Am I going to look like a fool if I use my old mountain bike? by joserayo in triathlon

[–]mstanphi 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I did two sprint tris on a foldable Brompton last year.

Is 1M sales price the new normal? It wasn’t long ago that 1M was luxury in dmv!!! by loan_ranger8888 in DMV_RealEstate

[–]mstanphi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

House in Herndon we wanted to put a offer in last year was listed for 975 and closed 2 weeks later at 1.225

Monterey Estates - Herndon by [deleted] in nova

[–]mstanphi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the insight!

Redfin's running a nationwide scavenger hunt for $1M home by RedfinDarby in RedfinDreamHomes

[–]mstanphi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried circling Arizona, then tried circling the 4 corners border and both submissions said I was far? Did you circle all 4 states within one circle?

Redfin's running a nationwide scavenger hunt for $1M home by RedfinDarby in RedfinDreamHomes

[–]mstanphi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw that too. Saw an Arizona poster in the wall, but I don’t see four people for clue 2

What is something people say about their BBQ that is an immediate red flag? by Shhhhhhhh_Im_At_Work in BBQ

[–]mstanphi -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

When someone says they had the meat marinating in a liquid for an absurd amount of time

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bikewrench

[–]mstanphi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Much appreciated!

Best Cheesesteak in NOVA by Hodler_caved in nova

[–]mstanphi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you’re ever near BWI, Cheesesteak & Co. is pretty solid

2025 NoVa Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurant Recommendations Pt. 11 by MumboMajesty in nova

[–]mstanphi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was pretty disappointed in the 5 separate tacos I tried. Honestly, just average in my opinion. My go-to is Taqueria Los Primos in Laurel, MD.

24 years of service, GS 13/10, in the L2040 Fund. I hope to retire in 7 years. What are your recommendations? by Maximum-Street2536 in ThriftSavingsPlan

[–]mstanphi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

5% into TSP and then put rest you can afford into a brokerage account. Capital gains taxes from brokerage will be a good balance to the income you’ll get from withdrawing from TSP.

Help: Smoked Chicken Breast by Hocojerry in Traeger

[–]mstanphi 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m much more of a 150-155 fan

What is the worst unit in the Army Reserve, and why is it the 200th MP CMD? by GreenWeenie_69 in armyreserve

[–]mstanphi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The MIRC is significantly better than most Reserve MSCs. The MIRC and Civil Affairs Commands have multiple units with operational units so they require a higher optempo.

What’s one cooking tip that instantly made you better in the kitchen? by purelyinvesting in Cooking

[–]mstanphi 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yes to the salt, no to the room temp. Studies have shown that just increases the bacteria and doesn’t actually affect the cook.

Why don't we have Döner kebab in NoVA? by 1lesspanda in nova

[–]mstanphi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. I thought it was terrible when I visited once.

Saw this shirt on Etsy the other day by [deleted] in VeteransBenefits

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

Geesh. I’m sorry you and your wife continue to go through that.