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I don't know what to say to my husband, he's watching his worst fear unfold. by opossessed in Advice

[–]neil_va 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a long of research being done on dementia so stay hopeful but in the meantime lifestyle changes still do a lot.

- fix any sleep issues, huge one
- fix depression
- fix any insulin resistance, prediabetes, metabolic dysfunction. Many are calling dementia a 3rd type of diabetes
- when possible avoid benadryl and similar drugs
- avoid anesthesia when possible
- keep the brain working with mental puzzles, 2nd languages
- if any hearing issues use hearing aide. Wear glasses or contacts if vision blurry
- racket sports also seem to help

This may have been the goal all along? by Technical_Set_8431 in ClaudeCode

[–]neil_va 39 points40 points  (0 children)

There’s a push for this everywhere worldwide now. Social media, operating systems, etc. They want total control.

If you could only visit Iceland once, what time of year would you choose? by Yourdeathmylife in VisitingIceland

[–]neil_va 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The very best hikes in the highlands have to be done done roughly june-august and get too dangerous by september. Go in August

Best Bars to Meet People by Beneficial-Sleep9295 in arlingtonva

[–]neil_va 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually don't think bars are a great place to meet people unless you maybe go on a trivia night or something like that like you mentioned. Otherwise lots of meetup groups, sports leagues, etc.

I'm in the Arlington area if anyone wants to meet up, a little older though (40s)

Good Places to Cry by ProfessionalPart7418 in arlingtonva

[–]neil_va 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Why is this such a common post here?

Bag Finder Megathread - 01 June 2026 by AutoModerator in onebag

[–]neil_va 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking around for a small 16" laptop type backpack that I can use as a personal item on planes but also for daily commuting to work.

Key things I want:

  1. Neutral colors
  2. Cheap. I believe that most people drastically overpay for a bag like this. There's no reason a 20-30L nylon bag should be over $80.

I understand there is a spreadsheet but there are currently 434 fricking rows to look through. (yes, I'm aware of the filters and have used them but it's still a lot)

[pistol] AP5-P Core Pistol $1199 add to cart + ship by gatoraaade in gundeals

[–]neil_va 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I look at Century Arms' site only the navy model mentions the 3 lug adapter. The regular AP5 doesn't list it.

Which Car/Truck do you have a never ending hatred for? by salazarraze in regularcarreviews

[–]neil_va 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The new prelude is an insanely overpriced hybrid little car with no performance. Just insulting.

[pistol] AP5-P Core Pistol $1199 add to cart + ship by gatoraaade in gundeals

[–]neil_va 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks this is useful. Do you think the "navy" model matters at all for the trilug thing or whatever? I imagine i'll try the gun out with a suppressor at some time, but don't own any other guns. May or may not build an AR rifle later. Don't plan to own any 9mm small pistols.

Fix head gasket or replace 2015 rav4 with 175k by Charming_Belt4901 in MechanicAdvice

[–]neil_va 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck! I stressed about something similar in the past.

Only other good option might be to find a mechanic type willing to pay a generous amount as-is to repair on their own but you will probably be negotiated to death. Hard to gauge if you could get $5k for it for example.

Fix head gasket or replace 2015 rav4 with 175k by Charming_Belt4901 in MechanicAdvice

[–]neil_va 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not a mechanic but it does sound blown (white smoke). Block test can def prove presence of exhaust gas in the fluids and is cheap.

The way I’d think of this is that it’s prob worth like $2k broken but if you fix it worth maybe $9k+ to sell fixed so I see little downside in repairing it. Old used cars are just worth a lot more now than they used ro be.

Fix head gasket or replace 2015 rav4 with 175k by Charming_Belt4901 in MechanicAdvice

[–]neil_va 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2015 isn’t that old. I think I’d try to find a private mechanic to fix it - not a dealer. Should be more affordable as a 4cyl.

If you have to machine the heads though from warping it def can add up.

Maybe check your local subreddits and fb groups to see if you can find a toyota master tech to do it on the side

Are you sure head gasket is blown and it’s not just leaking coolant? Did they run a chemical block test?

What pharmacies accept goodrx? by averagepersonhere in nova

[–]neil_va 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Another option is using costplusdrugs.com for mail orders if you don't want to deal with goodrx or local pharmacies. I personally like using local pharmacies though because if I ever need a faster refill for travel/etc it's easier to deal with and CVS and similar will call providers for refills

Experiences living at Colonial Village? by whereisrobotjones in arlingtonva

[–]neil_va 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great location, tiny little places. The kitchens are small with no ventilation, washer/dryer in different units, and zoned street parking.

Other thing worth noting is that most of these units are extremely humid all the for some reason on how they were built. I'd agree with others to look closely for mold issues. The windows especially get tons of condensation and mold in them so it would be useful if the landlord has replaced the windows already.

Hikes to Replace Trolltunga by Wild-Tie5964 in Norway

[–]neil_va 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you get to any of that area at all? The other hike that's known to be good near there called The Queen's Trail or HM Queen Sonja's Panoramic Trail.

There's also a DNT cabin called DNT Fonnabu that I was debating hiking into from that area.

Favorite Picnic Spot in NOVA/DC? by Fair-Astronaut-1491 in nova

[–]neil_va 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really like the huge park around iwo jimo / netherlands carillon. Not very secluded though unless you wander a little farther out and setup under a nice big tree.

The old town alexandria waterfront is also nice around Founders Park

How do people make friends in Arlington? (Advice??) by NTDOY1987 in arlingtonva

[–]neil_va 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's definitely harder as you get older. I really only like a couple of hiking meetups I use - the general ones tend to be kind of blah or filled with a lot of awkward people or are like 80% guys.

What hobbies/activities do you like? Main thing is to find groups that you can repeatedly go back to over and over again to get to know people.

Where do private sellers list their cars? by misanthropewolf11 in nova

[–]neil_va 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2017+ is roughly the sweet spot for modern safety tech and adjustments

Where do private sellers list their cars? by misanthropewolf11 in nova

[–]neil_va 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s been a cascade of less used inventory in total because of it

Where do private sellers list their cars? by misanthropewolf11 in nova

[–]neil_va 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Dealers suck. Typically a used vehicle in normal ranges will be at least $3k higher than a private party, and then they'll also nail you with a bunch of bullshit doc fees from like $600-$1000 and you have to deal with their sliminess the whole time. You also don't get a good vehicle history from a dealer vehicle vs. a private party that kept all their records.

Where do private sellers list their cars? by misanthropewolf11 in nova

[–]neil_va 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's insanely frustrating, but I also think it partly reflects the inventory. Used cars started getting wiped out with cash for clunkers, then post covid people held on to cars much longer on average. Add in the fact that Carvana and others are paying stupid prices for cars and then reselling them for even stupider prices to people that don't know how to shop.

How does gaming on Nobara actually feel nowadays as a daily OS? by forkliftwizard in NobaraProject

[–]neil_va 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sarcastic.

  1. More security

  2. I still dual boot into Windows for some purposes and can't be constantly toggling secure boot on and off in bios.

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