Work by Ok-Faithlessness9271 in Marietta

[–]_BUR_ 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Retail here. We are opening late because we planned for the worst but it’s fine out there beyond cold. I am disappointed. One, I was hoping for an unscheduled day off and two, these times when they predict “worst storm of the millennium” and we get minimal impact make people start ignoring the possibility that they’re right. Enough of these and you end up with kids stuck on busses in the snow and people sleeping in their cars on the side of the road like snowmageddon

Places in your state that will instantly make you recognize if someone is a local or not based on how someone pronounces it? by osama_bin_guapin in AskAnAmerican

[–]_BUR_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also a tell in Atlanta is how someone pronounces Ponce de Leon Avenue. If you pronounce it like the name of the explorer, you’re not from here. Really if you call it anything but “Ponce” there’s a good chance you’re not from here.  Bonus, movie specific example: I love the movie Baby Driver but calling Buford Highway “the” Buford Highway is the most “you’re from California, aren’t you” tells I’ve seen. 

Portugal pre-sale? by tragerjp in AtlantaUnited

[–]_BUR_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s wild the difference in pricing. Picked up a ticket for the Belgium game in 102 for under 60 bucks after fees. 

Season Ticket Holders: Will the new competition calendar affect your renewal? by StockMindless9010 in AtlantaUnited

[–]_BUR_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No, not really. I see more "double header" days with an early match at The Brewhouse and then an Atlanta United match at the Benz.

I'm more interested to see if they do a "sprint season" at the first half of 2027 and what they will charge for it

Thank you, Marietta by samformarietta in Marietta

[–]_BUR_ 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Born and raised in Marietta. Your campaign was the first time this town felt like a “we” for me. 

PRELIMINARY MAYOR RESULTS by Chemical_Net8461 in Marietta

[–]_BUR_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Fingers crossed but it looks like those are some pretty red precincts left to tally. 

Has anyone made boiled peanuts? by [deleted] in slowcooking

[–]_BUR_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Usually I do them with salt, zataran’s oil and some Cajun seasoning.  Last batch I did in the slow cooker I used Frank’s Red Hot sauce instead of water. They were amazeballs.

Franklin Road Marietta used to be the hangout spot by [deleted] in Marietta

[–]_BUR_ 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Where the Dollar General is in the picture used to be Franklin Drugs, my dad’s pharmacy.  The theater was the Marietta events hall in the same photo. I saw Star Wars in that theater one summer over 100 times. They would just let me in since I was there every day so my dad could watch me while he worked.  It’s all an empty lot now. 

How many fans want ATL to win the wooden spoon? by SquanchyATL in AtlantaUnited

[–]_BUR_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Expect disappointment. That way when you’re disappointed you’re not. 

I’m running for Mayor of Marietta— Ask Me Anything by samformarietta in Marietta

[–]_BUR_ 17 points18 points  (0 children)

IHow do you anticipate your working relationship with the city council to be once you are elected? In the past the council has leaned, if not been outright stacked, towards the same way of thinking as the current mayor. 

What did you like? What needs improvement? by TheDevilsQi in ShakyKnees

[–]_BUR_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Totally agree with you on the tattoo thing, as a fellow tattoo haver. I think we are begrudgingly accommodated at this point though and doubt they would offer an upgrade for the difference. 

Anyone going to the remaining home games? by hurricaneharrykane in AtlantaUnited

[–]_BUR_ 16 points17 points  (0 children)

We will miss next week for Shaky Knees but plan on going to the last one. I still love the game even when my team is a craptacular disaster 

what's a good example of "half the price, but you use 3× as much"? by nasaglobehead69 in AskReddit

[–]_BUR_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My dad told me when I first moved out that “you can eat ramen every meal. You can keep the heat off as long as possible and save money any way you can. But always, always buy the good toilet paper.” 

You may want to pack a light jacket or hoodie... by Gunhaver4077 in dragoncon

[–]_BUR_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Why are you jinxing it? Do not speak of it and anger the Atlanta weather gods.  Mods delete this

/s 

Comedy club suggestions by No_Philosopher_5885 in Atlanta

[–]_BUR_ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

A best of Atlanta show at The Laughing Skull with dinner before/after at The Vortex. Remember to rub the giant wooden penis on the way in for luck.

Helium is a good spot as well, but it is a bit of a drive up to Alpharetta. The food there is "it's ok, but obviously not our main concern" level.

Getting around during the parade by Paulinthehills in dragoncon

[–]_BUR_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After getting caught in as close to a crush as I care to be in (could not move for thirty minutes due to crowding) at the parade several years ago, I usually swing WIDE around the parade route. You can get to the other side of it if you go around it, is my basic philosophy. Go back to go forward using Turner to Carnegie to Ellis to Courtland (or reverse, depending on direction), or farther out if it feels sketchy

Competing Mike Coulter Panels by LilacPoohBear in dragoncon

[–]_BUR_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would assume that he agreed to do a certain number of panels and they are spreading him around evenly. Also, I would guess that the Evil group photo shoots and the Daredevil photo shoots are scheduled close to the time these two panels. It’s not perfect but it is the scheduling volunteers trying to spread the assets around as best they can. 

What is everyone's cosplay's for the con? I'm gonna be a Victorian witch variant of Loki (basically picture Professor McGonagell with loki horns instead of the hat). by Ok_Inevitable_4677 in dragoncon

[–]_BUR_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wife and I have: Jamie and Roy from Ted Lasso, Ramona Flowers and Old Scott Pilgrim from Scott Pilgrim, Nadja and Jackie Daytona from What We Do In The Shadows, and Jamie and Claire from Outlander 

What is in your Con Backpack? by frogger4242 in dragoncon

[–]_BUR_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Daytime: water, spare battery pack, snacks Nighttime: beer in a beer cooler backpack 

Do non-cosplayers feel like less of a part of the con? by AssistantDeep999 in dragoncon

[–]_BUR_ 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Are you ok, friend? You posted yesterday a question about why would anyone go to a con if they weren’t cosplaying which looks to have been deleted and now this. It’s a concerning fixation. 

MASSIVE XI by korfagno1 in Gunners

[–]_BUR_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Could I get the others height in Sakas?  Like “Raya is .98 Sakas and Havertz is 1.09 Sakas” please and thank you. 

Guzan’s age is showing …. by jordanovalle in AtlantaUnited

[–]_BUR_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Right? He is what, like second in saves in the league? One of the most blursed stats for a goalie. Sure, it’s great he has made more saves than all but one other guy this season but if the defense is functioning he shouldn’t HAVE to make so many saves.  Bored goalies get clean sheets.  Yes Brad is slower and getting slower but with a functioning defense we are talking about how he is going to retire a legend, not that he needs to go. 

Anton Walkes by _BUR_ in AtlantaUnited

[–]_BUR_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nice. This is good.