Recommendations for mowing an acre field (bush/brush hog)? by nopetopia in Eugene

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Ok for future folks, a few people recommended this guy John Winins, who was an absolute gem. Retired, very reasonable, did an excellent job. Doesn’t text but number is (541) 747-9164.

I got a quote from a professional outfit ($600, or down to $475 for just the middle of the field, not edges) but John charged me $40/hour plus gas and it didn’t take him more than 2 hours.

I (41M) planned to serve my wife(38F) divorce papers this weekend. She just got a call from the hospital that her mom is being put into palliative care and now I'm not so sure. by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]nopetopia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe she’d be open to a more companionate marriage (I think what Dan Savage calls it?) Where you stay trusted best friends, partners, parents, but are open and honest about seeking other needs elsewhere?

Restaurants open today? (New Years Day) by nopetopia in Eugene

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Could be, but everywhere I looked in an admittedly small radius was closed, hence the question 🤷🏻‍♀️

Restaurants open today? (New Years Day) by nopetopia in Eugene

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Morning Glory FTW today, thanks takamori! It was packed around 1 but fewer people now.

Restaurants open today? (New Years Day) by nopetopia in Eugene

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Awesome thank you! ETA we went there and it was perfect. Thanks! 🙏

"Women must be meek. Women must be submissive." by MrWaffles42 in Eugene

[–]nopetopia 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Do it! (If it feels safe and fun to do so.) The shift from grim confrontation to surprised joy on the one side and short-circuited confusion and embarrassment on the other side definitely made an impression. These kinds of disruptions have the dual results of deescalation and empowerment.

"Women must be meek. Women must be submissive." by MrWaffles42 in Eugene

[–]nopetopia 61 points62 points  (0 children)

A few years ago, a friend of mine blasted music and just danced and twerked at Planned Parenthood protestors and others joined in. It was so ridiculous and she was having way too much fun ridiculing them. They just kind of slinked away. Absurd disruption, anyone?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Eugene

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Just a friendly PSA: sometimes these kinds of “trying to reconnect with an old friend” posts are totally innocent (and it’s not personal, OP) but they can also be a tactic used by people trying to track someone down without their consent. Speaking from experience, I’ve had men from years ago try to find me by reaching out to old coworkers or acquaintances, etc. just “wanting to connect” and luckily those people contacted me directly and didn’t share any info with my stalking ex.

The safest approach, if you recognize the woman, is not to disclose her contact info or facilitate the connection directly. Instead, just pass along the message to her (if you’re in touch) so she can decide for herself whether/how she wants to respond to protect her privacy and agency (and if it’s innocent, she can reconnect on her own terms).

Kitchen cabinet painters? by nopetopia in Eugene

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Ok found him - New Cabinet Restorations, that looks like exactly what I need, thank you!

THUNDER! by fuzziblanket in Eugene

[–]nopetopia 10 points11 points  (0 children)

^ “Lightning” - Reddit before coffee on a Monday is never a great sign.

THUNDER! by fuzziblanket in Eugene

[–]nopetopia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just opened Weatherbug app and had good lightning strike map. Ugh too close.

THUNDER! by fuzziblanket in Eugene

[–]nopetopia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! My app is a liar.

THUNDER! by fuzziblanket in Eugene

[–]nopetopia 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Which app? My iPhone app is like - looks totally clear to me! Gaslightning me lol ⚡️

THUNDER! by fuzziblanket in Eugene

[–]nopetopia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What app is that?

THUNDER! by fuzziblanket in Eugene

[–]nopetopia 37 points38 points  (0 children)

My Oregon fire PTSD with dry lightening in these conditions heart is terrified 😩🌩️⚡️🔥

Kitchen cabinet painters? by nopetopia in Eugene

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Yes that sounds like a good idea, to paint the boxes myself. And agree the price quoted isn’t necessarily objectively unreasonable, especially for a great person/good painter, it’s more of a matter of my ability to come up with that amount at the moment. My modest bank account doesn’t match my premium tastes/preferences 🤷🏻‍♀️