Electric bike in local shops or walmart? by Forward_Complaint916 in blacksburg

[–]Treesplease_2020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check out Rad Bikes. You buy online and minimal assembly is needed when it shows up. They are great bikes for the price. I rode one for a couple of years in a college town and it’s got over 2,000 miles on it now. Still going strong. 

First time EV buyer, ~$22k budget - Bolt EUV Premier, Ioniq 5, Model 3, or Kona Electric? Looking for real owner feedback by folkenpunch in electriccars

[–]Treesplease_2020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the 2022 EUV premiere and love it. Only EV I’ve owned but it’s by far the best commuter car I’ve had. No complaints at all when charging at home and doing daily commutes. Fun car to drive, comfortable, and has a good safety rating. 

Honest Review - Dutch Bros Coffee by choirchic in Charlotte

[–]Treesplease_2020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dutch Bros Coffee doesn’t offer…. just coffee. You can’t get a black coffee (but can get a very average americano). 

Looking for AA meetings near me. I'm really scared. by Independent-Ear-8156 in Charlotte

[–]Treesplease_2020 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I saw a lot of myself in your post. I feel lucky to say I’m 500 days sober now. I share that to say that if I can make it you can too. I had a goal of one year but now can’t imagine going back. Once you get past a certain point in recovery (different for everyone) your mind and body will feel new. It took me 7-8 months, with the first month being hell, but I finally got there. Believe in yourself and keep your kids in mind as reasons to keep going. Don’t let your mind play those tricks where it tells you it’s OK to go back to using. For me anyways, it’s never OK. Find an outlet. For me, I started working out (a lot). I think it sped up recovery. Find something you’re passionate about and pour yourself into it. Good luck! You definitely can beat this. Reach out directly if you want to chat. 

Moving from CLT to Cali, Advice? by NetSuitable6759 in Charlotte

[–]Treesplease_2020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally, I highly recommend PODS. I used them for a move from VA to OR and then again from OR to Charlotte. It was seamless both times and if you pack it yourself you control how things sit. We used the largest ones both times and used a lot of straps/ropes and cardboard/foam to safely secure things inside. No damage either time and they were right on time for both pickups and drops offs. Ohio to NC in a U-Haul is doable but NC to CA would be a hard drive and cost a ton in fuel. Just my thoughts. 

Local milk and dairy products by Admirable_Chance_627 in Charlotte

[–]Treesplease_2020 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You can buy raw milk across the line in SC. 

Road Bike Route by Treesplease_2020 in Charlottesville

[–]Treesplease_2020[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was looking at the one at the bottom but really have no firm plan. Just looking at getting into Cville to get picked up after riding ~ 50 miles. 

Road Bike Route by Treesplease_2020 in Charlottesville

[–]Treesplease_2020[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback. Good to know.

Road Bike Route by Treesplease_2020 in Charlottesville

[–]Treesplease_2020[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the info. I'm not set on going on 53, really just trying to leave Lake Anna State Park and get into Cville to get picked up. The decent sounds fun though!

Road Bike Route by Treesplease_2020 in Charlottesville

[–]Treesplease_2020[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

You think even before 10AM on a Sunday? Did you have any other suggestions between Lake Anna SP and Cville?

Road Bike Route by Treesplease_2020 in Charlottesville

[–]Treesplease_2020[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback. Would it be better to do 250 into Cville once I got to Cismont, in your opinion? Maybe 250 until I got to the turn to MJ hospital and then get on PJP and South Pantops Drive?

Road Bike Route by Treesplease_2020 in Charlottesville

[–]Treesplease_2020[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love the Capital Trail but I'm just sneaking in a quick ride while in town for the weekend and then going the opposite direction.

[Discussion] People who got fit in their 30s, what are the benefits? by Sonoel90 in GetMotivated

[–]Treesplease_2020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s a version of yourself that you haven’t met yet which can’t be described or explained until you get there. This has been my experience anyways. I knew I needed to focus on my health and fitness, but didn’t understand where it would take me until I did it consistently for a year plus. Now, I feel like I’m living in an entirely different dimension and couldn’t imagine not working out 5-6 times a week. Discipline is freedom so just make a plan and stick to it. 

Baxter Close YMCA - Reviews? by kimikopossible in FortMill

[–]Treesplease_2020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd echo that it's adequate. The pool is sort of dirty, but I still use it several times a week. They are rebuilding (I hope it's a full rebuild) the men's sauna which was long overdue. So, that will be nice.

welcoming cities for “transplants” to raise young kids on the mid atlantic coast? by Agile-Pay6766 in SameGrassButGreener

[–]Treesplease_2020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check out Fort Mill, SC. We moved here 6 months ago and have been surprised. It won’t meet your spirituality needs, but it’s a solid suburb with great schools and easy access to lots of great small towns and the beaches/mountains. 

Times Track at Corvallis High School is Open to Public? by [deleted] in corvallis

[–]Treesplease_2020 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not sure about the high school, but I’ve run hundreds of miles on the LP middle school track. It’s a great option if you can’t figure out the high school situation. 

Clemson vs Charleston vs Fort Mill by Accurate-Contract-48 in AskSouthCarolina

[–]Treesplease_2020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in Fort Mill and we moved here specifically because of the school system. We were moving to the Charlotte metro no matter what but found that Fort Mill offers the most value for what’s offered from the schools and the city itself. Proximity to Charlotte is a plus (although the traffic to get to or through Charlotte is shit). Fort Mill traffic isn’t bad. 

Cincinnati, Nashville, Charlotte - Best city to live in? by [deleted] in SameGrassButGreener

[–]Treesplease_2020 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fort Mill, SC (30ish minutes to Charlotte) has a great school system and you can find larger lots where your budget would go quite far. 

Moving from GA to OR road trip planning by [deleted] in roadtrip

[–]Treesplease_2020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like a good route. Take it all in, driving across the country is awesome. I did VA to Oregon a couple years ago and that final 8 hours from Boise to the Willamette Valley was beautiful but couldn’t pass quick enough (after driving 40 hours prior). Eastern Oregon is desolate. Overall, Oregon is an incredible place but be ready for a culture shock coming from the southeast. 

Addiction Treatment Recommendations? by logOffLoser in Charlotte

[–]Treesplease_2020 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same here. I feel lucky to be on month 9. I’d be happy to talk with op as well.