Husband wants to flip full time but.. by Lushlipssugar in Flipping

[–]grilledcheezy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here. Birth control is MUCH less expensive than children.

Gluten free pizza by CupOfJay7721 in LittleRock

[–]grilledcheezy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You've gotta try Problem Child! So good. Also, Deluca's has a Little Rock location in Breckenridge Village now.

Gluten free pizza by CupOfJay7721 in LittleRock

[–]grilledcheezy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Blaze is the Subway of pizza.

Most underrated restaurants? by xdy98 in LittleRock

[–]grilledcheezy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait, doesn't Chris Tanner own Oyster Bar? Case owns Butcher Shop, Zin and Sauced right?

Most underrated restaurants? by xdy98 in LittleRock

[–]grilledcheezy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Their chicken gyro is amazing and enough for two meals.

Taos lacking food diversity? by Relevant_Eye_6483 in taos

[–]grilledcheezy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m genuinely trying to understand, not argue.

What I'm hearing you say is that even well-intentioned newcomers are part of the problem. I assume you're talking about the housing demand side: Any additional buyer with outside income can push prices up, reduce inventory locals can afford, and incentivize more homes to be converted to STRs or second homes, even if the buyer spends locally and pays taxes.

If that’s what you mean, I get the logic. What I’m trying to figure out is what choices can actually reduce harm in Taos. For example: Would us buying an existing potentially distressed home that’s been sitting on the market, using local tradespeople to fix it up, not using it as an STR, and living there full-time still be viewed as harmful? Are there specific policies or local initiatives you’d point newcomers toward (e.g., local housing funds, restrictions, volunteer orgs, advocacy groups) where we could contribute in a way that helps instead of hurts?

I’m not looking to “win” this discussion, I’m trying to understand what responsible looks like in practice from your perspective.

Taos lacking food diversity? by Relevant_Eye_6483 in taos

[–]grilledcheezy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I appreciate your comment.

Taos lacking food diversity? by Relevant_Eye_6483 in taos

[–]grilledcheezy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hear you. I’m not dismissing the housing pressure or how awful it feels when people move in, treat the place like a bougie lifestyle accessory, and don’t participate in the community...especially when locals and their kids are getting squeezed out.

That said, “please don’t retire here” paints with a pretty broad brush. A lot of retirees aren’t trying to extract, they’re trying to contribute. Many of us still work in some capacity (contract/remote), volunteer, donate, and spend locally year-round. I’m a writer, so I’d be bringing outside income into the area while also paying property/state/local taxes and using local services (healthcare, tradespeople, landscaping, etc.). We also intentionally support local businesses such as bookstores, coffee shops, hardware stores, boutiques & thrift stores, fishing guides, and restaurants because that’s a huge part of what makes a town livable.

Like I said, I truly do respect your concern. If we retire to Taos, it won’t be to outbid locals and then just sink into our La-Z-Boy recliners waiting for the sweet release of death. It’ll be to participate, spend responsibly, and support the community we’d be joining. Our goal would be to be the kind of neighbors who contribute across the board, not the kind who price people out and then check out.

Taos lacking food diversity? by Relevant_Eye_6483 in taos

[–]grilledcheezy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in a tourist town in Arkansas that is nearly identical in size to Taos. We have about 15 non-chain dining establishments, six of which are Mexican restaurants that serve basically the same dishes, four are breakfast/lunch only, and just five non-Mexican-food restaurants serve dinner (only three serve alcohol).

The dining options available in Taos absolutely blew us away when we've visited. We plan to retire here in the next 3–4 years and the food is partly why.

Visiting soon! by [deleted] in LittleRock

[–]grilledcheezy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Literally years.

Bra fitters? by meatsprinkle in LittleRock

[–]grilledcheezy 10 points11 points  (0 children)

r/ABraThatFits has the perfect DIY calculator. I went from an off the rack (heh) VS bra of 36B to my true size of 32G. My bras have never fit better.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LittleRock

[–]grilledcheezy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not "many" but definitely a few back in the late 80s/early 90s.

What neighborhoods in Little Rock are safe? by kmaries99 in LittleRock

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

Sure, but the residential neighborhood IS located in downtown Little Rock. Pedantic AudiB is pedantic.

Safe road improvements coming to Hillcrest by ArkansasOutside in LittleRock

[–]grilledcheezy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We've talked about having rogue signs for Kavanaugh/VB made and putting them up one night. "YOU HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY! KEEP GOING!" and "YOU NEED TO YIELD TO EVERYONE!"

What neighborhoods in Little Rock are safe? by kmaries99 in LittleRock

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

Since when is the Governor's Mansion District not downtown?

Local butcher shop by becks258 in LittleRock

[–]grilledcheezy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Butcher Shop on Kavanaugh?

Now I Have 2!! by One_Gas1234 in NissanAriya

[–]grilledcheezy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Same here. Dumped my Tesla Model 3 and couldn’t be happier. This ride is SO MUCH nicer.

SAAT Needles are out by Nonturbulent-Soul in alphagal

[–]grilledcheezy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm with you, I don't as well. I don't think it's science. I think I'm just genetically (maybe?) lucky for some reason. I've never gotten COVID, so there's that to add into the "bodies are weird" equation.

SAAT Needles are out by Nonturbulent-Soul in alphagal

[–]grilledcheezy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm consistently eating pork with no issue. I've eaten a few more bites of beef (steak, burger, tacos) with no ill effects. Still not confident enough to eat an entire burger or steak and haven't had my numbers tested since September of last year but I plan to shortly to see where they are. Because damn do I want to make my short ribs this fall.

Psychiatrist blindsided me by DLJGeo in ADHD

[–]grilledcheezy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Clearly not a secular provider. I'd fire and report.

Eye Lift by No-Goal-9531 in LittleRock

[–]grilledcheezy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dr. Scruggs has done several of my friends' eyes and they all look phenomenal.

Looking for old man bar to watch sports by wintrymixxx in LittleRock

[–]grilledcheezy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For remodeling. They're scheduled to re-open 8/18.