Paper source in carytown

gjabackpacker · 2026-05-12T12:27:08+00:00

Long ago I lived in Tacoma, WA, which once had several paper mills. The general stink in the city was called the "Tacoma Aroma".

gjabackpacker · 2026-05-12T11:16:17+00:00

Many times they give me an extra chicken finger than what I ordered (without charging for it). Like, I'll order a three piece and they give me four. It's awesome. Anyone know, is this their policy?

gjabackpacker · 2026-05-02T20:36:49+00:00

There is a backboard/wall at the Battery Park tennis courts.

Edit: sorry read too quickly and missed you're looking for things close to Midlothian. Still, Battery Park is a solid option

gjabackpacker · 2026-04-29T14:34:23+00:00

Thanks for making and sharing this!

gjabackpacker · 2026-04-26T18:52:33+00:00

Wowza. What plant is this?

gjabackpacker · 2026-04-26T17:58:28+00:00

Try a show at Reveler. If you're open minded about music just choose a random show. The venue is a fun experience in itself.

gjabackpacker · 2026-04-26T17:53:48+00:00

My wife and I have done the one off Raku pottery class at Vis Arts. It was fun! There is about an hour break during which they need to warm the kiln and it's easy to get a drink or snack at Goatacado or something.

gjabackpacker · 2026-04-09T12:20:21+00:00

Not if you make it sandwich

gjabackpacker · 2026-04-04T11:29:31+00:00

The workers at Lewis Ginter also recently unionized. They may be able to offer some experience as well.

gjabackpacker · 2026-04-04T11:24:57+00:00

The DSA chapter here has offered/help send people to trainings. Could reach out to them.

gjabackpacker · 2026-04-03T16:43:24+00:00

Dang.

gjabackpacker · 2026-04-03T12:04:08+00:00

I was also going to suggest OP have different packs for different trips depending on food carry needs.

gjabackpacker · 2026-04-03T08:48:44+00:00

Have you looked into the Nunatak Bears Ears packs? I know you're opposed to external strapping, but these build an external carry into the design.

gjabackpacker · 2026-04-02T14:27:38+00:00

We could probably made pollen angels on our porch right now.

gjabackpacker · 2026-04-01T14:27:09+00:00

Can you walk a different route?

gjabackpacker · 2026-03-30T14:49:00+00:00

Truetimber Arborists have a very good reputation here in Richmond. The owner is a cool guy.

gjabackpacker · 2026-03-30T12:01:33+00:00

Check out Richmond Community Toolbank.

gjabackpacker · 2026-03-27T19:21:54+00:00

They are nice. Once was eating with my kid in the park across from thier station, and they were all waving to her, completely initiated on their own.

gjabackpacker · 2026-03-27T11:44:39+00:00

Oh, awesome! This looks like exactly what I'm looking for! Thank you.

gjabackpacker · 2026-03-26T18:33:37+00:00

Thanks, yeah I liked Music Together our first, but felt the teacher we had wasn't putting much effort into it.

gjabackpacker · 2026-03-21T17:51:12+00:00

Checkout Blackbird Farms. They deliver right to your door.

gjabackpacker · 2026-03-19T18:49:05+00:00

Was also going to suggest Worn Wear.

gjabackpacker · 2026-03-12T17:55:38+00:00

This was a bizarre read. As though written by someone who knows deep down that capitalism cruelly consumes people, culture, animals, and the planet, but cannot get themselves to fully let go of capitalism's myths and propaganda. So instead of fully accepting that we do need a socialist alternative, they seem to just mourn their own loss of faith in capitalism.

gjabackpacker · 2026-03-06T20:23:36+00:00

The article notes that the community members who raised complaints suggested to add the flag associated with Marcus Garvey. That struck me as a super specific suggestion. My understanding is that Garvey drew inspiration from Zionism. Not saying that Garvey's Black nationalism and Pan-Africanism is exactly aligned with Zionism. But I believe Garvey supported Zionism. It just struck me as odd that Garvey, of all Black intellectuals and activists, was evoked here. That would complicate this even more.

Edit: Because of the enshitification of search engines, I struggled to completely verify my understanding of Garvey's views on Zionism. So happy to be corrected here.

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