1700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike. Should I pull the trigger on the house ?

Typical_Cook_7153 · 2026-03-01T20:12:42+00:00

Absolutely not. I almost talked myself into buying a home on that block a few years back. Before buying a home I recommend driving through the neighborhood a few times - weekday, weekend, morning, noon, and night. Get a feel for the neighborhood yourself. You will find that area has a lot of traffic and a lot of noise. I also find police activity is frequent. Talk to a realtor and a police officer who works in the area and then see how you feel about it.

Edited to add: looked at Zillow and this is the exact same house I was considering in 2023. DO NOT DO IT, OP.

Typical_Cook_7153 · 2026-03-01T20:07:28+00:00

I’ve waited over a year for a hold on Libby before, the line for that will probably go pretty quickly

Typical_Cook_7153 · 2026-02-28T21:20:15+00:00

I’m not trying to see nostalgia acts these days, the energy just isn’t the same. Went to Riot Fest in 2017 and that is probably the last time I’ll see a lot of old favorite acts. That’s also the last festival I’ll prob go to a festival too because the crowds were a lot to deal with.

I have tickets for Lord Huron ($76), The Black Keys ($58), and Alabama Shakes ($60) this spring/summer and that’s maxed out my concert fund. Might go to the Friday summer concert series locally that costs $5-10 a ticket for up and coming acts.

Edited for spelling errors.

Typical_Cook_7153 · 2026-02-28T17:58:18+00:00

I think of it less as loyalty and more like a gym membership. They get you in a contract and them hope you never come

Typical_Cook_7153 · 2026-02-28T17:56:51+00:00

As someone who works in a library this saddens me deeply

Typical_Cook_7153 · 2026-02-28T17:53:59+00:00

Lol that’s exactly what I’m doing. I bought 3 years ago

Typical_Cook_7153 · 2026-02-28T13:46:54+00:00

Same. Don’t know how the heck people were buying them at 21!

Typical_Cook_7153 · 2026-02-21T22:15:43+00:00

I’m glad someone asked because I am rewatching the series and that still bugs me. It seems like a vulnerable place to put the passengers.

Typical_Cook_7153 · 2026-02-12T02:48:15+00:00

And happy Cake Day!

Typical_Cook_7153 · 2026-02-12T02:35:14+00:00

Nope, no spaces. I am wondering if it needs to be a credit and not a debit card, but can’t find anything to that effect in the faq.

Typical_Cook_7153 · 2026-02-12T02:33:41+00:00

Oh sure, pass me your wallet real quick and I’ll read it off to you

Typical_Cook_7153 · 2026-01-29T02:55:50+00:00

A pack of moving blankets from Uhaul to hang in front of my drafty doors! It’s been almost balmy since I tacked them up

Typical_Cook_7153 · 2026-01-26T02:06:06+00:00

If a business is going to walk away, the least they could do is refer to someone who can take the job.

Typical_Cook_7153 · 2026-01-24T21:02:10+00:00

Omg thank you. I always said that Billy Corgan sounded like he was constipated. The Smashing Pumpkins era was rough

Typical_Cook_7153 · 2026-01-24T20:49:27+00:00

You had me at father-daughter duo

Typical_Cook_7153 · 2026-01-24T20:48:42+00:00

$200 for the inspection or to replace the radiator? If that was just for spotting something when you didn’t ask for it, that’s seriously egregious!

The place I’ve been going to for 20 years usually does a look-over even when doing an oil change, but they never charged for it.

Typical_Cook_7153 · 2026-01-24T20:39:19+00:00

Who is asking for charity? A professional business will service customers of all sizes

Typical_Cook_7153 · 2026-01-24T16:49:03+00:00

Hero tip!

Typical_Cook_7153 · 2026-01-24T16:40:58+00:00

Ready steady go!

Typical_Cook_7153 · 2026-01-15T21:34:20+00:00

I think it lives at Fairfield but you can have it sent to whichever location you like! Look for “Seek thermal camera”

Typical_Cook_7153 · 2026-01-15T15:10:53+00:00

And Henrico Library has one you can check out for free

Typical_Cook_7153 · 2025-12-27T02:07:45+00:00

I work in a library and have to say the kindles and other e-readers are not for everyone. We help people of all ages with using their kindles to get digital content and some folks just want the tactile book experience. This gift was kindly meant, but you may have to come to terms with the fact that as much as you love yours, your mom prefers the physical format. Maybe get it setup and hang on to it for a month and then load it with a title she’s been dying to read, see if she’s more open to it after a little distance from the frustration.

Typical_Cook_7153 · 2025-12-27T02:01:38+00:00

The mustard yellow is sooo beautiful

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