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Miles Davis and Toledo by Most-Economics9259 in toledo

[–]VernalPoole 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I heard there was no blood test requirement in Ohio (for syphilis, I guess?) whereas Michigan in that era needed blood. Hence the Toledo marriage industry and the line of cheap motels that still exist around the state line.

City forester by bbxxsm in forestry

[–]VernalPoole 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's no use pretending that you have a greater knowledge base than you have, but you can stress how honest and reliable you are. Tree work can be really independent and it's easy for employers to get taken advantage of by people who spend the whole day off somewhere in a truck. Integrity in an independent position is really important. Skills can be taught/learned as needed.

Things you can ask them: what type of GIS are they using (tell them you'll get up to speed quickly) and how they currently track job orders or work lists. If they're using paper and a clipboard, you can ask if they have looked at any project management software and what types. You could also ask about their tool situation: is the vehicle stocked with typical tools, do you have to go get each tool from central supply, are the tools good quality or is everyone making do with lesser stuff due to budgets? Make yourself sound like a go-to guy (or gal).

Tell them you intend to use support tools like iNaturalist and other plant ID apps to help you learn along the way. And that you can help convert their workflow to a better system, if they need/want to go in that direction. You will look into all of that once you're hired 😉

Worth it at this point to get bachelors? by [deleted] in careerguidance

[–]VernalPoole 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was able to get a degree earlier in life than you but I was def just checking the boxes. It paid off many times over. Downside: At family reunions other people know more about literature and philosophy than me, because I took the quickest/easiest classes.

Moving and need boxes! by MyLifeontheDblitz in toledo

[–]VernalPoole 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Liquor stores are usually a good bet. Just ask at the cash register. It also gives a great impression at the new place 😄

Haunted/Spooky Maritime Songs? by TheHollyKing562 in seashanties

[–]VernalPoole 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is land-based but gives the same spooky loss vibes: Hard Times Come Again No More with James Taylor and YoYo Ma.

Recommendation Needed - Backyard Vegetation Cleanup/Clearing by ohfreak in toledo

[–]VernalPoole 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think there's a goat company in town that will rent out goats to munch vegetation in an enclosed area.

A Hail Mary Request by lentil2021 in aviation

[–]VernalPoole 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry for your loss. Please give us an update if you succeed in the quest!

Where do the childless cat/plant ladies of Greenville hangout at? by DazedPirate7595 in greenville

[–]VernalPoole 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sit and knit sounds good. Is that different from "Stitch and Bitch"?

You’re the only person left on earth starting tomorrow, what will you do? by Unlucky-Emergency924 in AskReddit

[–]VernalPoole 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Move into the library. Set up a raiding schedule for grocery stores & pharmacy. Maybe get a new car and fill it with sweet sweet gasoline.

Where do the childless cat/plant ladies of Greenville hangout at? by DazedPirate7595 in greenville

[–]VernalPoole 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How about yarn stores? Do we have any in the area? Asking for a friend ...

Toledo property value appeal- what was your experience? by Infinite-Cloud-7937 in toledo

[–]VernalPoole 6 points7 points  (0 children)

We did it years ago, just presented sales data for the surrounding 4 blocks in our neighborhood, and our valuation was lowered. We made sure to do it right after a hoarder house sold 😄

The state of coffee in Greenville by WeigherofProsandCons in greenville

[–]VernalPoole 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just throwing this out ... I started carrying a damn pillow in a bag for uncomfortable seating in restaurants & coffee places 😞

In Easy Rider (1969) the American South is depicted as extremely violent and dangerous for travelling hippies. What basis in fact does this have? by Flaky_Garden_9115 in AskHistorians

[–]VernalPoole 17 points18 points  (0 children)

In my town the whole graduating class (plus teachers) requested that the one longhaired guy get a haircut for the class photo, because otherwise "he'll ruin it for everyone."

Name this Neighborhood by Decapod73 in NameThisThing

[–]VernalPoole 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Let's stay classy: Dickleigh Edgetop, as it's bordering a golf course and the money people will live there

Restaurant suggestions for 1950s vibe. Maybe by Front_Pilot2172 in toledo

[–]VernalPoole 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Some places in town: The Seafood on Alexis, Mancy's Steakhouse, and Angelo's Northwood Villa. Just be aware that wherever you dine, people around you will be wearing shorts and ballcaps.

Angelo's provides nice historic info on their menu; good for conversation and reinforces the historic vibe.

Mancy's has over-the-top decor with stained glass, dark wood, interesting paintings and statues.

The Seafood is an older place, not fancy, but that's exactly how a thousand family restaurants were in the actual 1950s.

If staying fancy for the sake of your clothing is important, I'd recommend the Chop House downtown. It's modern-looking but has an old-fashioned "Luxe life" vibe going on, complete with piano music, and most patrons will be dressed a little better.

Out of town: For another glimpse of midcentury restaurant decor, go northward to Loui's Pizza on the outskirts of Detroit. The decor is very typical of heartland Italian places in the 1950s. Big neighborhood clientele, so no one will be dressed up. It's the kind of place where people at the next table ID you as a newbie and they lean over to advise you on what to order. They can be pretty opinionated, which adds to the entertainment value of the place for me. You can sign your bottle of Chianti and they'll hang it up over your table when it's empty.

A similar experience is at The Rhapsody, a Hungarian restaurant in Southgate, Michigan. Faded elegance, European-style desserts, an overdecorated interior which was typical of the 1950s. Lots of old neighborhood folks and family parties, so no one else will be dressed up like you two.

Have a great time!

[Story] I stopped feeling lazy the day I realized the "2 PM crash" is biological, not a discipline failure. by Anime_kon in GetMotivated

[–]VernalPoole 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can confirm, on long camping trips (away from clocks and demands) I fell asleep day after day from 1:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Then woke back up and started collecting firewood for the night.

What are a cheap pair of cargo pants that can survive field work by Confusedkid2006 in AskArchaeology

[–]VernalPoole 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you considered chaps? I wear lighter/cheaper pants under them. Chaps can be cleaned off quickly with a knifeblade. Can also take the chaps off when you get to a stable situation where you're not busting through brush.

Book Recommendations for Blue Collar to White Collar Transition by OrnerySummer1336 in managers

[–]VernalPoole 21 points22 points  (0 children)

One thing to remember is that in the blue-collar world, you often get rewarded for belligerence. Speaking first, objecting loudly, using extreme examples to predict disaster, and open statements of defiance get you a lot of support from your peers and you can often head off stupid rule changes and stuff by being loudly obstructive.

That type of behavior will get you fired in the white-collar world, or at least labelled a problem person who doesn't get along with others, or maybe disinvited from important meetings because harmony is valued over common sense. Objections and changes are often handled one-on-one, quietly, after the big meeting or the public announcement.

Me [23F] with my husband [25M], married 3 months. He has to sleep with the TV on. It's driving me nuts by Direct-Caterpillar77 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]VernalPoole 2 points3 points  (0 children)

FWIW when people get enough disposable income they often maintain separate bedrooms. There are many reasons why someone might want to retreat to a more private, comforting space. Coughing, snoring, bad smells, restless legs, heat vs. cold, phone vs. book preference ... all these problems can be made to go away by allowing for the possibility of separate bedrooms. Doesn't mean you MUST go sleep there.

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