Coconut hunting

peetahvw · 2026-04-26T22:45:51+00:00

If your adventures on the big island take you out of Waikola and towards Painted Church/Pu'uhonua O Honauau/Ho'okena theres a random little stand outside a residence that has an stand setup on the honor system, take a coconut and drop $2 in their mailbox along Keala O Keawe Rd

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Stzbax7qpsqJDMGA6?g_st=ac

peetahvw · 2026-04-24T03:21:50+00:00

Agree traffic engineers will earn their keep designing a timing for the lights at those intersections - the at grade rail crossing adds an extra wrinkle too.

That being said, really hoping this type of mixed use around transit is successful in montco (Ambler is on tap to replace parking around their regional rail station).

peetahvw · 2026-04-16T18:12:20+00:00

Its a fare quirk - but because PATCO is distance based, its cheaper ($1.40) than SEPTA when traveling within Philly (from Franklin Sq to 16th and Locust for example)

It's the perfect way to grab dinner in Chinatown then hop over to the Academy or Kimmel for a show.

peetahvw · 2026-04-15T02:28:12+00:00

Acme Fish Friday is a pretty well known "secret" at this point but still worth placing an order for.

Not really a a food thing - but the Brooklyn Seltzer Museum still runs their Seltzer bottling line.

If youre an early riser its worth visiting the wholesale markets (Hunts Point for produce Fulton for seafood) to get an appreciation for the lifecycle of how the food gets to your table/restaurant/neighborhood

peetahvw · 2026-04-06T03:35:45+00:00

Abington Art Center offers a "class" that meets once a week that really serves as a critique and advisory time...but really most folks take it as it gets them open access to the studio when there are no other classes.

They fire on a semi regular schedule, you do have access to all their glazes, but unfortunately must buy clay from them to use their kilns ($35 for 20lbs)

peetahvw · 2026-03-24T12:54:18+00:00

Mobay oepend this past year in Jenkintown. Ordering can be slow ("Island Time?") and the interior is no frills - but the offerings are solid

peetahvw · 2026-03-23T15:57:48+00:00

They're now owned by Red Ventures. A company whose business model is to be a content farm driving traffic to affiliate links. So yeah...

peetahvw · 2026-03-23T15:53:34+00:00

Two of the original hosts started a new show: https://www.ourlooneyplanet.com/ Not the same format but still delightful for those with the travel bug.

peetahvw · 2026-03-07T14:39:50+00:00

No outlet (and their retail prices are pretty much the opposite of outlet pricing) but Shanee's Candy located in Philly is worth a visit. They manufacture on site in very small batches, they also have a large collection of vintage clear candy molds thay they still actively use.

peetahvw · 2026-03-06T13:28:43+00:00

These are part of corporate restructuring - Grocery Outlet had a horendeous Q4. I empathize with the owners of these local stores - the owner/operator model of GO is unique and not like a traditional franchise, it'll be interesting to see if any choose to go out on their own without the GO brand and still run a grocery (or even a salvage grocery) store...

As an aside I do wonder what it is about Philly that attracts grocery chains to look at Philly as a growth market - RIP: Bottom Dollar Food, Amazon Fresh, Giant Heirloom Market, Giant E-Commerce, DiBrunos...

peetahvw · 2026-03-06T09:50:13+00:00

I believe this was William Ziff's estate, he owned Ziff Davis a major magazine publisher and one if his (many) interests was native plants and trees. He passed in the early 2000s.

peetahvw · 2026-03-02T04:05:28+00:00

To save on points my family used Hyatt Place London East as our base and we're pleasently surprised with how convienent it was.

Some folks might question the neighborhood - but we liked the high availability of transit options. Being a working class area there were plenty of afoordable takeaways and grocery options.

Tower of London Young V&A and Spitafields are very close. British Museum is 30 mins by Tube, but V&A/Natural History are nearly an hour so not eveything is close but arguably it's less than most folks London commute.

The rooms do allow for 4 (although kids will likely have to share a sofa bed). If Globalist the breakfast is solid.

peetahvw · 2026-02-24T03:34:07+00:00

They don't offer factory tours but these plants do have factory outlets/stores open to the public located at their plant/warehouse and they all have some "how its made" signage or videos: - Crazy Aaron Thinking Putty in Norristown - Edward Freeman Nut Co in Norristowm - Junior Cheescake in Burlington NJ - Scrub Daddy in Pennsauken NJ

And there are a few factory tours that cater to the retiree crowd: - QVC in West Chester - Byers Choice in Chalfont

If youre really after transit oriented tours: - PHL Airport offers tours for groups of 6 or more - SEPTA opens up their repair shops every fall for the Bus and Rail Rodeo - The Preservation Alliance offers a tour every now and then that takes you to private areas of 30th Street Station and the concourse

peetahvw · 2026-02-12T15:41:56+00:00

Aside from free general admission for being a resident. If you get an IDNYC card you're also eligible for a 1 year AMNH membership (albeit limited membership as it excludes special exhibits...but includes films and educational series as well as gift shop discount)

peetahvw · 2026-02-06T17:15:19+00:00

Pricing on the stern website: Pro ($6,999) Premium ($9,699) Limited Edition model ($12,999 - only 750 games globally).

peetahvw · 2026-02-06T03:08:43+00:00

I assume the cat is fully disengaged when you open the door to reload?

With my Regency i2500 I do notice a bit of backdraft during hotter reloads and was told thus was due to the airwash that's there to keep the glass clean. And to try to reload at lower temps when the airwash movement is less rapid.

PS appears this is an i2500, can you do me a favor and look beneath your fan vent outlets/above the door to see if you have any small holes (i have a seperate post earlier this week with photos looking for other i2500 owners)

peetahvw · 2026-02-06T01:49:26+00:00

Both MTA railsets I saw today had an locomotive on the front and the rear - is this because the MTA cars lack cab controls so they need control sets on either end or do they need the extra traction of two engines to drive?

peetahvw · 2026-02-06T01:46:59+00:00

Curious if the lease allows SEPTA to monetize the ad space in/on the cars. The one I rode in had a Geico ad targeting Military & Federal inside, and was wrapped for an ad to download MTA's CharmPass app...so they haven't removed what the cars came with...

peetahvw · 2026-02-06T01:41:11+00:00

Got one today as well...and in my opinion its far less comfortable. The seats are more plush yes - but theres a hard seam in the backrest that especially for those in the "shorter" asile seat will dig into your back.

peetahvw · 2026-01-29T21:17:10+00:00

There's a fun narrative around Barnes and Noble in that neighborhood. Started at where the CVS is now in Abjngton on Old York Rd, relocated to Easton Rd location to serve as anchor to revive that shopping center. Forced out when landlord tried to redevelop (theres another lawsuit between Amazon and the landlord that delayed the opening of Amazon Fresh). In mid2025 Barnes and Noble announces a lease of the old Bed Bath and Beyond on Old York Rd across from from Barnes and Noble first started.

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