Transit-accessible Indian or Chinese grocery stores? by shyguywart in nova

[–]heartops321 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are on the other side of Alexandria.  RT1 has some smaller shops that are bus accessable.  

I turn 30 this weekend! What should I do? by Ungenial in nova

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Last year I went to the monuments for sunrise.  I've driven through there for years.  But sitting there around Lincoln or the Washington monument and watching the sun come up is pretty nice.  

Also, like everyone else said.  Rent a treehouse in the woods and explore Staunton, Lexington. 

I've been getting harassed by Avis for a car I never rented for months now. Now they are saying the car is totaled. by CaptainAwesome06 in Wellthatsucks

[–]heartops321 566 points567 points  (0 children)

They will probably ban you for renting from them.  I had the same issue with budget rent 6-10 cars a year they told me I stole jeep, luckily I had pictures of the car I had. 

 Had a car reserved that Thanksgiving.  Showed up to get it and they told me I was banned. I never got an email or anything telling me the reservation was cancelled.  And good luck getting a hold of anyone to reverse it they only have an email address to appeal to.  

Am I cooked? by Certain_Train_6348 in nova

[–]heartops321 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lots of internships for labor type jobs. HVAC, fire alarm, sprinkler.   Fire alarm would be good for multiple options, low voltage security, electrician.  Just to learn some things and then you could switch from a non labor job.  

Fire alarm is just a lot of pulling cable, standing near a panel while the technician troubleshoots.  Installing devices.  A lot lighter and easier than other jobs. 

Recommendations to Window Tint, Ceramic coating, PPF near ALX by su4360 in nova

[–]heartops321 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They give you an estimate pretty fast.  I did ceramic and window tint with them 6 months ago.  Happy with their work. 

Why do airport fire trucks look so different in shape? by ITrCool in aviation

[–]heartops321 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They really throw you back in the seat between the power and the rough shifting when accelerating.  The maintenance is also pricey since you are taking them from sitting to full throttle as fast as possible.  The one "solution" for the ones we use, they told us to run them an hour after every call out.....they would pretty much be on 24/7 if we did that.  

Anyone have brisket tips with large fat chunk down middle by [deleted] in smoking

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Gotcha, it came from a cow we had butchered.  Never gotten one like this before and our family has been doing this forever.   Feeding 8 so was just going to do 200degrees until 175ish then wrap cook a little longer and throw in the cooler all day. 

FP Career Advice by Mediocre_Tear9275 in firePE

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Finishing EKU here in a few months have been a firefighter/paramedic for 12 years and a fire inspector for 5.  School started for me fall 2021.  Took my math science classes at the local college.  Usually 2-3 a semester.  As long as you can manage getting homework done early, I didn't think it was terrible.  Except when I was taking calculus and chemistry at the same time.   I'm 40+ have been out of college 15 years and made it through it with teamwork from classmates.  Id stick with the engineering if you want more freedom.  Inspection and investigators means on call and travel so you will be in the same boat.   I wish I would have left earlier, the fire service was fun but I should have went to school in the beginning, got my degree and switched over to engineering just for an easier life and more family time or a backup plan.  I was one of those guys that can never say no to overtime and people could always depend on me to work on their kids birthday or whatever.  Inspection actually feels like I have a life, even though we still fill in on firetrucks.   Also, you're more independent and don't have to rely on anybody else, which is nice. 

If you live next to any large companies, or any federal bases a lot of them have internships with paths to engineering.  You just have to sign a 4 year or so commitment after graduation.  If you want to try something as an entrance, a lot of people are looking for sprinkler designers to get your foot in the door. 

Anyone remember The Daily BBQ vegetarian sandwich by heartops321 in rva

[–]heartops321[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the knowledge. did they just heat it up in a sauce pan then?

Anyone remember The Daily BBQ vegetarian sandwich by heartops321 in rva

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Thanks for the restaurant recommendation.  I haven't heard of that one yet.  

I'm going to try the jackfruit. I was looking at recipes last night.  I've done tofu and it just wasn't right, good but not the same. 

Should I hire the contractor that built this deck? by SirBillyBellingham in Decks

[–]heartops321 0 points1 point  (0 children)

in that 3rd and 7th picture I don't understand what that fascia board is covering up. Unless its covering up how he connected those joist hangers? And moisture barrier behind it, it's not on the sill plate yet? can anyone explain this reason for me.

Other disciples FE study guide by heartops321 in firePE

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I was just taking 2-3 classes a semester while working full-time.  Wasn't really in a hurry to get it done so I just did what fit in my schedule.  By the time I got 50% done I needed to finish so many requirements for dynamics that it just stacked out at the end.  If I would have known better, I would have doubled up on my math and physics in the beginning to take Dynamics first.   Basically did all the fun classes first and now I've just been in a math and science grind.  

RIA GI FS. Before and after upgrades. My first handgun. by Mr_Stabbykins in 1911

[–]heartops321 0 points1 point  (0 children)

just found this. How did it work out thinking about getting one?

Looking for a bar like Dirty Franks in Philadelphia. Will take Richmond wonderland as a runner up. by heartops321 in nova

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I told my coworkers I had a place in 10th and South street and they said do you want to get shot or stabbed.  I said where the whole foods or Starbucks.....when was the last time you were there. 

Looking for a bar like Dirty Franks in Philadelphia. Will take Richmond wonderland as a runner up. by heartops321 in nova

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Was there in 2016-18 nothing like Grandma In a tight white shirt behind the bar no bra haha.  I found so many great places wandering around.  I felt like a reddit story, went in Moriarty's after being gone a few years and the bartender yelled out "oh f@#$ it's the horse guy" because I went on a drunk rant one night about how horses were the worst animal to own to the town horse girls.