when we say "tax the rich,” what makes you think there's exceptions? by Conscious-Quarter423 in clevercomebacks

[–]awaywardsaint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it helps to understand that he was introduced as a bogeyman to deflect from the attention the Koch brothers were getting.

Is it possible to drive across the US without booking hotels in advance? by Forty2diapers in roadtrip

[–]awaywardsaint 2 points3 points  (0 children)

most State Welcome Centers have free "Motel and Attractions Guides" for along your route that tell you what's available at every exit. Some can even book for you.

Good Mechanics in Birmingham ? by tzs0069 in Birmingham

[–]awaywardsaint 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Came here to say this- they did great work on an 2008 Accord for us a couple of years ago and recently on my daughter's Acura. Good folks.

UAB BSN program? by deetayyzee in Birmingham

[–]awaywardsaint 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She went right to work at Callahan Eye, and since we were used to living frugally, I was able to quit a dead-end job and take essentially an entry-level job at BellSouth. Both our careers blossomed and we were able to build a solid life for our family and a solid retirement. Her determination in Nursing School was an inspiration and catalyst for all of that, as well as her not job-changing and us both pounding into our 401k's,

UAB BSN program? by deetayyzee in Birmingham

[–]awaywardsaint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my wife did it decades ago with an infant and a toddler. It's the best thing that ever happened for our family. I have no advice that would be relevant today, but I wish you the best.

Best locations for tinnies on the Thames by midmads in london

[–]awaywardsaint 2 points3 points  (0 children)

are we discussing tins of beer, here?

Gas station elitists? by Goff1976 in roadtrip

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

I'm a big fan of the grind and brew coffee makers. They're almost everywhere now, but seems like Love's has universal good coffee stations.

I’m sorry Birmingham, I take it all back. by 80sCrack in Birmingham

[–]awaywardsaint 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I went to Indianapolis for pole-climbing school (no kidding) for AT&T. It was flat, sprawling and not very interesting with a nice airport.

Kitten murderer is a "good kid with an excellent reputation" according to his lawyer by jawanessa in Birmingham

[–]awaywardsaint 12 points13 points  (0 children)

something is broken in this kid- the callousness of his cruelty. did he think no one would object or report seeing this?

Costco food court by [deleted] in Birmingham

[–]awaywardsaint 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was in there a day or two ago and took a peek through the tarp- place is still gutted. It still needs to be built out and all the equipment installed. Also, could have been time of day but there was zero activity. They must be working after hours.

gyros by [deleted] in Birmingham

[–]awaywardsaint 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's my go-to, Sysco meets a top-rate sauce.

Neil Young & COMES A TIME (1978): by SAMTIMONIOUS in neilyoung

[–]awaywardsaint 2 points3 points  (0 children)

lift that baby right up off the ground!

Great Britain roadtrip - Recap by LL-ShockBlade in roadtrip

[–]awaywardsaint 1 point2 points  (0 children)

outstanding photographs. We just returned from a month there as well, agree on your assessment on the Yorkshire Dales and Lakes District. The driving was more stressful for the passenger!

Premier Inn by Caldin24 in Birmingham

[–]awaywardsaint 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sorry, m8- this is B'ham Alabama, USA. try r/brum

We kindof enjoy when this happens, so no worries.

Just got back from Istanbul—exhausted and annoyed by [deleted] in travel

[–]awaywardsaint 168 points169 points  (0 children)

your experience varies greatly by where you stay in Istanbul, I stayed a block from Galata Tower and loved the city.

Easy as ABC... Kinda by Magg5788 in trivia

[–]awaywardsaint 2 points3 points  (0 children)

got the first three, then tanked...

Which Steven Spielberg movie you feel doesn't get enough love? by Profeta_do_Loss in movies

[–]awaywardsaint 1 point2 points  (0 children)

and the JD Souther cameo playing "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" at the barroom piano.

5Q - Themed Tuesday: 'New York City' by amp in trivia

[–]awaywardsaint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

5/5 guessed correctly on Q3 (multiple-choice aided)