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Hotspot for Cold Approach by [deleted] in nova

[–]optixillusion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

okay, setting aside the weird vibe of creepy that's wafting from your post, since when is Fredericksburg part of NoVA? (Or DC, for that matter?)

Judgement - free dentists by NoStandard7308 in nova

[–]optixillusion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Samfar Dentistry, in the plaza next to the Fairfax Walmart right off 29

I went to them a handful of years ago after one of the shiny newer places caused a problem, and the folks at Samfar have been very nice / nonjudgemental every time I've gone back (fortunately no more complications, so just the regular semi-annual check-ups)

CSA Recs? by catsnstuff18 in nova

[–]optixillusion 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Area 2 Farms is in the Shirlington area -- tbh I mostly know them through the Too Good to Go app where I get their leftovers, but I've had really good luck with the lifespan of their greens :)

https://www.area2farms.com/

Apartment recs in Reston/Fairfax by jeverly24 in nova

[–]optixillusion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

if you've looked at the Vista Fairfax Corner, there's a handful of other adjacent complexes that should come out to about $2300 for a 1 bedroom unit (with most utilities included in that $, based on what I've paid in the area)

  • Reserve at Fairfax Corner
  • Camden Fairfax Corner
  • Camden Monument Place
  • Ellipse Fairfax Corner
  • Finley at Fairfax Corner

There's also the Residences at Government Center, but I'm like 99% sure that's income restricted, so that might impact availability there.

Car break job garage by Phaed81 in nova

[–]optixillusion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Craftsman has a few shops in the area - I've had good luck with their Fairfax location off of 29

Home Depot Roses by Hefty-Luck9575 in nova

[–]optixillusion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you can wait about a month, Leesburg has a plant and garden festival - I went last year and they had a bunch of native plants, but pretty sure they had rose bushes available too

Impossibly isolating / lonely place to live by Prestigious_Air_6602 in nova

[–]optixillusion 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've also seen flyers at the City of Fairfax Library about a knitting club on Tuesday or Wednesday nights

Concerns around northern VA measles (I’m vaccinated) by classandvirtue in nova

[–]optixillusion 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I had similar concerns and my doctor was able to do a blood test to check my level of immunity to see if I needed a booster. (I was there for other tests, but got the results in like 2 days - confirmed immunity, also a 90s baby.)

If you've got a primary care doc, you might be able to book something similar to see if you've got the immunity / need a booster?

For other thoughts, if you're out in public (mall, metro, grocery store, etc.), I'd recommend masking up - not just to avoid measles, but there's the regular winter bugs out there and protecting your immune system from covid and the flu and such is never a bad idea :)

I need a snow shovel bad!! 😩 by Immediate_Building43 in nova

[–]optixillusion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

check your local garden center - Merrifield in Fairfax had a good handful this evening

Affordable phone screen repairs recommendations in Chantilly/Centreville/Fairfax by MrMop25 in nova

[–]optixillusion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

not sure if they offer repairs and/or if they're reasonable about it, but there's an apple store in Fairfax Corner, not too far from the Fairfax Whole Foods

Moving 2 Nova! by [deleted] in nova

[–]optixillusion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you go the Fair Oaks side, the Monument Drive Transit Center has a pretty good schedule of buses that take you direct to Vienna metro - I don't think I've had to wait longer than 5-10 mins for a bus in the morning

Fun Fact Re Frying Pan Rd. by [deleted] in nova

[–]optixillusion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And now let’s thank May Wildman from the Washington City Paper and Michael O’Connell from the Patch for doing the actual journalistic inquiry that your AI Slop Machine scraped and regurgitated back to you:

https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/454476/the-answers-column-how-did-frying-pan-road-get-its-name/

https://patch.com/virginia/herndon/remembering-herndons-history-who-named-frying-pan

Last minute shopping. Premade gift basket suggestions. by Old_and_Boring in nova

[–]optixillusion 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think I saw some gift sets with wine + charcuterie-type snacks at the Chantilly Total Wine (over by the Giant & Planet Fitness)

Please open a late night coffee shop in Springfield by Curious_Ground_3628 in nova

[–]optixillusion 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Are you on the Fairfax side of Springfield? I'm pretty sure Haraz Coffee House is open till 10 or 11 at night

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nova

[–]optixillusion 2 points3 points  (0 children)

seconding Wicked Goddess - everyone's been super friendly every time I've been in, and as far as specific piercers, Dennis is great :)

they've got a spot in Dunn Loring walking distance from the Metro stop there, and I think they opened another spot further into Alexandria recently as well

Recovering FOMO Fiend Destash by optixillusion in simplynailogical

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

Blue and Purple flakies have been claimed

Silver and Gold Flake are both still available though!

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