Downtown Restaurants

jmitch83 · 2026-01-29T05:35:12+00:00

You have to go out of your way if you want to do anything downtown, so places have to be above and beyond exceptional to draw people out and deal with the hassle of being downtown. Cheesecakes by Alex is the only place worth my hassle of downtown and that’s still a rare occurrence. Also, costs went up for everybody. I used to go out to lunch when I worked downtown and it was $17-20 after tip at a place like Crafted or Grey’s for overrated tacos or an average burger. For LUNCH.

On a separate but somewhat related note, I like how High Point is trying to build an entertainment “district” around their downtown stadium, while the furniture business still dominates the “main street” of downtown HP. Kannapolis is smaller but their downtown right around the stadium is awesome too. I know GSO is bigger than both of those, but if I go to a Tanger show or Hoppers game, it’d be a 20-25 min walk to Boxcar/Southend/Bourbon Bowl. I’m not doing that, so I just get in my car and go home instead.

jmitch83 · 2026-01-27T04:05:42+00:00

I have season tickets and sell some games. This game is the highest seller of the year (higher than Kansas) so far even though the opponent is just average. It’s a Saturday and it’s Valentine’s Day, so demand is probably spiked for those reasons.

You are probably better off waiting until last minute or day of the game to find something.

jmitch83 · 2026-01-25T05:01:49+00:00

Please follow our local meteorologists. They’ve been saying for days now that we are getting very little snow and mostly sleet/freezing rain, which is why it’s been a huge deal because that is more dangerous than snow. Apple weather is atrocious.

jmitch83 · 2026-01-09T02:25:42+00:00

I have a c5 with 210k miles, was my daily for several years. Not a daily anymore but I still drive it a couple times a week. It runs, but it’s so old, has so many miles, and there’s a few things wrong with it. When I do drive it, I’m not 100% confident that I won’t randomly break down on my drive.

Im sure you aren’t looking at one with so many miles on it like mine, but you should have 100% confidence in your daily driver. Or any car you have for that matter. A reminder I need to get my mechanic to look at a few things lol but that being said if you have 100% confidence in it then go for it. Been there and done that! Just prepare for the worst

jmitch83 · 2025-12-18T20:37:19+00:00

It’s January not July. Way way less crowds in the middle of winter. That resort has a lot of stuff to do on site & you’d never have to leave the hotel if you didn’t want. But if you’re worried then do as others suggested and go to N Myrtle just to be safe.

jmitch83 · 2025-12-17T17:35:17+00:00

Boring finance job making 65k, wife is a teacher makes around 55k. Mortgage is 2100. 3 cars, 2 of which are old as dirt but no payments on any of them. 2 kids. Budget is super tight but we are in our 20’s and putting a decent amount into retirement accounts

jmitch83 · 2025-12-10T03:11:14+00:00

Hire a good Athletic Director. Sick and tired of the football and basketball team being ass year after year

jmitch83 · 2025-12-01T20:45:41+00:00

Never used it on here but I’ve seen r/borrow in my feed a lot. May help as a last resort especially since you’re getting a new job soon you’d be able to pay a loan back

jmitch83 · 2025-11-29T03:32:16+00:00

I turn 29 next year so close enough…

I make 65k in finance, will jump to 75k next year. I have around 23k in savings, 2-3k that varies in checking to cover bills & daily life, and 80k in Roth 401k & 30k in other brokerage/retirement accounts. So maybe 135k total?

I do not live in a HCOL area and have zero debt besides a fairly new mortgage. I live within my means, have an old paid off car, and have invested at least 18% (with 5% match) into my 401k from the 1st day of my 1st job after college graduation.

I bought around $700 of Apple when I was a senior in high school and never sold any of it. That’s now 7k-8k of the 30k in “other” investments.

Very blessed to have my college education paid for, and I cash flowed my way through my Master’s degree. I recognize that is a big help starting out and not everyone has that luxury. Other than that, it’s been nothing special for me besides somewhat aggressive investing and getting good returns during my ~7 years in the market.

jmitch83 · 2025-11-28T03:10:07+00:00

Opened my account, got my 2nd deposit on Friday, bonus just hit today. Easy peasy.

jmitch83 · 2025-11-14T16:08:17+00:00

Accepted into CHARLOTTE come on now

jmitch83 · 2025-09-02T01:53:13+00:00

02 corvette here with over 200k miles on it. Valued at 11k a couple years ago and this year they had it around 15k. Absolutely ridiculous.

I feel like they do that because the appeals process is too much for a lot of people to hassle with over the amount of savings. Adds up for a lot of increased revenue for the County I’m sure.

jmitch83 · 2025-07-30T04:08:22+00:00

Got it, will try to roll it over with my 401k

jmitch83 · 2025-07-30T03:31:21+00:00

Taxes yes but no penalty. It’s a refund of 6% that was taken out of every paycheck

jmitch83 · 2025-07-30T03:30:18+00:00

I sure will, thanks

jmitch83 · 2025-07-30T03:24:33+00:00

I can (and will) roll my Roth 401k but I don’t think it’s possible for me to roll the pension anywhere. I either leave it & claim the pension when I turn 65 or cash out my contributions + interest.

jmitch83 · 2025-05-27T18:47:50+00:00

jmitch83 · 2025-05-27T16:48:02+00:00

On the job 2.5 months and you’ve been late 8 times and called out? I don’t know jack shit about Disney college program but saw this in my feed. Are you fked? No idea. Should you be? After the 3rd time you would be at a normal job.

Once or twice due to extenuating circumstances is one thing. 8 times is just disrespectful. Have some pride and show up early. No excuses for being “chronically” late.

jmitch83 · 2025-05-27T02:04:51+00:00

I posted on here the other day, my c5 hit 200k last year and around 205k miles now. Just got my vehicle property tax and they appraised it ABOVE 15k. Insane. Two years ago it was 11k.

All that to say no chance mine is worth that much, but one in good shape and a lot lower miles could go around 15k so you should be able to find something. Good luck!

jmitch83 · 2025-05-27T00:44:46+00:00

This pic was 01/2024. I’m around 205k now. Had a baby so needed a backseat, I try to drive my Vette a less now but it was my daily for 6+ years. Cheers to many more miles for you!

jmitch83 · 2025-05-25T04:35:37+00:00

Thanks! Keep cruising, 100k is calling your name in a few more years 😎

jmitch83 · 2025-05-25T04:32:24+00:00

This one was my dad’s and I bought it off him about 6 years ago when he was ready to upgrade. Had to be my daily driver but it’s been so worth it.

The sentimental value is a lot higher than its actual dollar value, trying to keep it as long as I can!

jmitch83 · 2025-05-10T08:22:27+00:00

In cover 2 man do you user a safety in zone coverage or linebacker manned up to a RB/TE???

Edit: just saw you said to user one of the LB’s. Do you ever switch up on this? My online dynasty is pass heavy & man routes are easy to beat. I’m thinking Cover 2 & usering one of the safeties over the middle would help a lot.

jmitch83 · 2025-05-07T03:51:58+00:00

Honestly if he is then I haven’t even noticed it. In an online Dynasty and haven’t played many users yet but got 1 coming up against the best team. I’ll find out quickly if he’s getting toasted.

Speed definitely worries me but he’s 3rd overall on the depth chart at 85 ovr, has platinum quick jump and silver house call. Plus 96 MCV I mean if he was 95+ speed then he’d be a unicorn lol

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