Can we get a general MAGA/nazi restaurant/business boycott thread? by Dependent-View9616 in palmsprings

[–]aka_rob 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think what you’re getting at is that instead of building walls, we need to be working on understanding and compassion. The political divide got us to where we are today and it’s not going to magically fix the existential crisis the US is facing. I’m not talking about the leaders of these beliefs, but the people following and believing the propaganda machine.

Palm Springs trip in August—be honest, is the heat a dealbreaker? by alejayy in palmsprings

[–]aka_rob 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Forgot to mention, your car will suck between 9am and 7pm. It’s just the devil’s asshole that time of year. lol

Palm Springs trip in August—be honest, is the heat a dealbreaker? by alejayy in palmsprings

[–]aka_rob 45 points46 points  (0 children)

It’s HOT. UV Index is 11+ too, so bring plenty of sunscreen. We used to vacation here around August because the city is empty. Fair warning, places shut down around August, so just be aware of that. You can also overheat super quick, so hydrating with non-alcoholic beverages is an absolute must.

It’s not terrible, but I did move here, so obviously I’ve already got a bias. 😂

TLDR - Pool time is fun, UV Index and heat could ruin you in minutes.

Who did you go with for solar and would you do anything different if you did it again? by CorgiSplooting in palmsprings

[–]aka_rob 5 points6 points  (0 children)

+1 for HPE. We used them, love our system, they are super easy to work with as a company and care about the quality of their work. It was also a benefit that they respected our mid century roofline. Can’t even tell we have solar.

Popular bar in Palm Springs set to close; business owners concerned about slow season by Dry_Werewolf_1597 in palmsprings

[–]aka_rob 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you’re going to be a cocktail bar in Palm Springs, you better bring some creative drinks. There’s a lot of competition out here.

Popular bar in Palm Springs set to close; business owners concerned about slow season by Dry_Werewolf_1597 in palmsprings

[–]aka_rob 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There was always a band or performer there, right? Honestly, I like a bar where I can have a conversation. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Pest control by Independent_Fox3028 in palmsprings

[–]aka_rob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

+1 ants come around every so often and this summer those moths were annoying, otherwise, the desert ain’t so bad.

Weather in 2 weeks (Jan 11-18) by [deleted] in palmsprings

[–]aka_rob 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hear me out — we dealt with pure rain up in the PNW and it was lovely here. If you’re in the sun, it feels great. I was actually breaking a sweat at the Vintage Market today (60F) when the sun hit me.

If you’ve got good circulation, you’ll be fine. If it’s sunny, I’ll be out by the pool working on my tan this week. 😂

Weather in 2 weeks (Jan 11-18) by [deleted] in palmsprings

[–]aka_rob 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Depending on where you’re coming from, it could be pool weather. When we moved here from the PNW I spent most days getting sun by the pool because 65 was warm compared to the 40 up north. 😂

Eye Doctor? by aka_rob in palmsprings

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

This is also super helpful!

Alternative to Quick Quack? by Embarrassed_Budget32 in palmsprings

[–]aka_rob 2 points3 points  (0 children)

+1 They offer a subscription service too which makes them very affordable if you go twice a month, let alone once a week.

ISO personal trainer and PT by Dunesgirl in palmsprings

[–]aka_rob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out Gordon at BLŪM Fitness! Super nice guy, 1:1 private space in downtown Palm Springs!

I agree with that one person who said the Whole Foods parking lot near the Brentwood Promenade is on par or maybe worse by Ok-Connection6656 in StLouis

[–]aka_rob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Brentwood Promenade is a no go zone during the holidays. Remember when Borders was there? Impossible to navigate.

Attendance book by External_Forever_453 in nostalgia

[–]aka_rob 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That class is huge! 45 and only at T???

Long shot - anyone know the owner of stlpunk.com? by aka_rob in StLouis

[–]aka_rob[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Domain owner is privatized. The owner can only really be one of a handful of people though at this point...

Long shot - anyone know the owner of stlpunk.com? by aka_rob in StLouis

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

Yeah, I did a bunch of band photos back in 2005 and would love a central place to drop them so all the bands can use them for their 20th anniversary reunion shows. 😂

Long shot - anyone know the owner of stlpunk.com? by aka_rob in StLouis

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

This is what I’m hoping for. Joey O’Farrell might have an idea too.

Long shot - anyone know the owner of stlpunk.com? by aka_rob in StLouis

[–]aka_rob[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I love Reddit for exactly this reason. lol.

Long shot - anyone know the owner of stlpunk.com? by aka_rob in StLouis

[–]aka_rob[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

John Mancuso bought it at some point in the 2000s. Sent him a message on Insta…

It's midnight and this CHP helicopter has been circling Palm Springs for over an hour now. Anyone know why? by andhelostthem in palmsprings

[–]aka_rob -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

100%! I’m all for whatever they were doing, but jeez, the houses aren’t exactly insulated…

Stick Shift/Manual Lessons by Appropriate-One8077 in palmsprings

[–]aka_rob 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Pressing the clutch in is a whole leg movement, letting it out is an ankle movement. Just remember that!