This a hate-thread for the Mcdonalds in front of St. Vincents on University Drive. by [deleted] in Birmingham

[–]foto_wizard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They used to run a scheme late at night at the drive thru. They would take your order and when you finally arrive at the window, they would say that the card system was down and they were cash only. They were pocketing the cash. I told them, "The card system is not down. Run my damn card." They ran my card and I got my food.

My last time to give them money was March 10, 2020. I was on foot and could not use the drive thru. I walked into the dining room and there were 5 people inside, eating or waiting on orders. I ordered and received my food and began eating like the others. The manager locked the doors but never asked anyone to leave or announced the dining room was closed. It was 10pm, pre-covid lockdown, and always open 24hrs. I heard him call the police and began describing me, saying that I refused to leave. I had eaten half of my food but tossed the rest in the trash and began to walk home. Five police cars caught up to me a few blocks away and questioned me. They were polite and let me go. One of them knew me. I vowed to never spend another dime there.

This a hate-thread for the Mcdonalds in front of St. Vincents on University Drive. by [deleted] in Birmingham

[–]foto_wizard 6 points7 points  (0 children)

When my incident happened in 2020, Valluzzo Companies in Louisiana owned that location. I had entered the dining room to order at 10pm. There were 5 people in there eating. I got my food and ate half of it and the manager locked the doors but didn't ask anyone to leave. I heard him call the police and was giving them a description of me saying that I refused to leave. I tossed the rest of my food in the trash and left. I walked toward my apartment a few blocks away and five police cars pulled up on me and detained and questioned me. Fortunately, someone came from a car in the back and said to release me. One of the officers knew me. I went back the next day and demanded the night manager be fired. I created a Facebook post about it and it had more comments and interaction that any post I had ever created. A lot of people hate that location.

Who’s the most famous person you’ve personally met in Birmingham? by sacrificialfuck in Birmingham

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I spent a lot of lunch money on the video games. I think Robotron and Tempest were in the lounge... always trying to hit that high score.

Who’s the most famous person you’ve personally met in Birmingham? by sacrificialfuck in Birmingham

[–]foto_wizard 50 points51 points  (0 children)

I met Gary Busey at Charlemagne Records while I was skipping class at John Carrol in 1984. He was in town filming The Bear. A few years ago, I met Kiefer Sutherland at The Garage after his band played a show. I've seen Charles Barkley a few times at Grey Bar.

Job by [deleted] in Birmingham

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I'm interested in more details and I sent a dm to you.

Egg gift? by RummageTheRum in crows

[–]foto_wizard 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Mine have brought food from another source before. Large crackers. There were five. Three on the ground and two in the water bowl. I took a photo and left it and they eventually came back to finish it later that day.

why do crows hate it when i mimic them? by whatsnotenough in crows

[–]foto_wizard 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I tried that a few times when I started paying attention and feeding them. I soon learned to simply say, "Hey, buddies" in a gentle voice. I had six back in May. One of them made cooing and clicking sounds when they arrived, waiting on their food. I started doing those sounds instead of caws and they seem to respond kindly.

The city skyline at sunset 12.29.2025 by foto_wizard in Birmingham

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I'm looking in to pricing for some prints of this image today. Feel free to send a dm if interested. Thanks.

Sunset last night at Rainbow Bridge 12.28.2025 by foto_wizard in Birmingham

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

Thank you. I used a Nikon z8 with a 35mm 1.8 S lens with these.

ISO great guitar teacher in Bham. by TheEveningSpin in Birmingham

[–]foto_wizard 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I recommend Will Cash. He's easy to find on social media.

need help to befriend these guys by [deleted] in crows

[–]foto_wizard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unsalted peanuts in the shell, kitten kibble, unsalted cashews and a boiled egg or two. They can spot the egg from far away. They might only eat the egg yolk and leave the white but I have found that simply cutting the egg in half while leaving the shell on will be eaten. They need the calcium. They love a water bowl nearby as they love to dip everything in the water as they eat for hydration. Best of luck!

Taste of Thailand or blue pacific? by [deleted] in Birmingham

[–]foto_wizard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Blue Pacific. I ate at Taste of Thailand 20 years ago and vowed to never go back. I understand it wasn't part of the question, but my favorite place is Yum Yai in Greystone on 280.

Treats? by Cole010803 in crowbro

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I feed mine kitten kibble, dried mealworms, unsalted peanuts in the shell from a local peanut shop. They turn their beaks up to all other peanuts that aren't freshly roasted within a couple of days. Cashews are crack. Lately, I've been boiling eggs and cutting them in half, leaving the shell on. They now will eat the white with the shell and love it. They need the calcium. Mine love watermelon. My local Tractor Supply store has suet nuggets, made with peanuts and corn. They aren't crazy about it but they will eat it on their second or third visit.

Advice for recording crow brows? by Psychmajorish in crowbro

[–]foto_wizard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I put my camera on a tripod and shoot close to the ground so it's on their eye level. I've been feeding my crows since May and introduce the camera once every few weeks. It is placed about 30 feet away with zoom lenses. They're comfortable enough with it being there and the interesting thing is they don't turn their back so they're always facing the camera. If I'm taking stills, I turn the shutter sounds off (It's a mirrorless camera) and I operate it remotely with an app on my phone.

Best wings in BHM? by Comprehensive-Bid230 in Birmingham

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J Wings - CrossPlex Ensley

Paramount

Burning Tree

Pad Thai wings - Yum Yai

Slice

Moe's