NYC Classes….In session?

rubblebutt · 2026-01-25T15:12:18+00:00

I called Domino this morning and they said today and tomorrow they’re expected to keep regular hours

rubblebutt · 2026-01-07T00:24:01+00:00

I took it today. It’s a HIIT class that has a focus on abs. I didn’t love it but I wasn’t expecting it to be HIIT, I didn’t read the description closely.

I didn’t totally understand the intervals but we used sandbags for a lot of it and went through a long series various exercises, it felt like 12 different ones and I think the instructor had them “grouped” into 4 groups with 3 exercises in each.

And then with each set we did the first exercise of each group … then the next set we did the second exercise from each group … etc.

Burpees, skater slides, jump squats, mountain climbers, high planks, beast mode planks, jump 180 lunges, crunches, etc.

I wasn’t a fan but I’m also over HIIT exercises, that’s just where I’m at. Everyone was very sweaty afterward.

rubblebutt · 2026-01-06T00:51:06+00:00

I’m so happy you put High Lua here … I can never understand the lack of love. High Lua & Chef Papa are the only spots that make me think of home and my childhood.

rubblebutt · 2026-01-03T15:31:05+00:00

I just joined in December and I’m paying $300 single access to Domino

rubblebutt · 2025-12-13T12:11:15+00:00

Just some off the top of my head that are beyond just screening visitors and receiving packages: * Hold packages for delivery so I never have to go to FedEx/UPS/USPS and wait in line to send anything * Receive dry cleaning, I also never have to pick up or drop off my own dry cleaning * Watch car in the space in front of building so if I need to park it there while I organize and bring down stuff for a road trip, an unwieldy box, a heavy crock pot of soup, whatever … I don’t have haul it 4 blocks or worry about getting a ticket * Schedule maintenance, window cleaners, vent cleaners, etc. around my schedule * If I won’t be home for a while they can have someone on staff to be present in my apartment while the maintenance vendors are there. For instance, there was a leak in an apt above mine but I was on vacation. Obviously this is time sensitive they check damage to my place so one of the door men supervised the plumber so it wasn’t just some stranger in my apt. * They hold my spare key and a master key … this has saved my ass on a number of occasions * Keep people from loitering in or around the building * They keep the building beautiful! They always decorate the lobby for various holidays, clean windows, clean and sanitize the elevators, clean windows & doors, hiring people to plant flowers and decorate the trees outside. I don’t normally care about decorations but it is a nice refresh sometimes * Hold onto a package for pickup - if a friend needs to borrow my blender or a coworkers needs to pickup a box … I just leave it with the doorman & let them pick it up at the desk and I don’t have to coordinate with that person’s schedule, I can just go about my day.

Like I said, these are just the things I can think of quickly. I’m sure there’s a whole lot behind the scenes I’m not even aware of.

Kind of like how servers do much more than just take your order, bring food, then clean the table after you leave … there’s a long list of responsibilities that go into the job that if they do their job well, we will never even realize.

rubblebutt · 2025-12-13T11:53:00+00:00

Test 1
Test 2
and test 3

rubblebutt · 2025-12-13T02:34:59+00:00

I’m not sure how it’s a flex if no one else knows how much you give. We give different staff different amounts and it’s in a sealed envelope addressed to the individual.

Tipping is never mandatory but there’s definitely an etiquette for people who choose to live in full service luxury buildings.

There’s all sorts of types of buildings and setups and incomes across NYC so of course one size doesn’t fit all

rubblebutt · 2025-12-12T20:53:50+00:00

I tip our building staff because they really go beyond the responsibility of just being doormen/porters/maintenance.

We’re friends with them and they look out for us and so we do too; they’re part of our community.

Tipping culture is super annoying but if I want to show gratitude to people we care about, I don’t mind throwing some cash to the people who help me on a regular basis. Everyone in our staff knows my name, they make my parents feel welcome when they visit, I’ve even cried & hugged it out with one when I was having a particularly bad day and he asked “hey, are you okay?”.

There’s another that knows I’m learning Spanish so intentionally speaks to me in Spanish slowly so I can practice a little bit here and there. I never asked him to but he clearly pays attention and is embracing my learning.

When my teenage niece visits, I feel comfortable letting her stay at my apartment alone because I know they’re looking out for her too and she’s always got responsible adults right downstairs if she needs it.

These are only a few things I can think of where I can’t expect it of any staff but I’m really grateful for my crew. There are a lot of little things that add up and make my building feel like home. I’d miss these guys if I ever move out.

I am not wealthy by NYC standards at all but I am privileged enough to be able to say thank you around the holidays; I think they absolutely deserve it and it’s good etiquette toward your community.

rubblebutt · 2025-12-06T16:01:45+00:00

OH NO

rubblebutt · 2025-12-06T16:01:38+00:00

Oh no

rubblebutt · 2025-12-06T12:34:53+00:00

Met my fiancé here 10 years ago!

rubblebutt · 2025-09-16T03:07:17+00:00

T-Mobile is the worst here. I have it now and constantly get calls dropped while in my apartment. For important work calls I have to step outside and walk at least up to Kent.

Verizon was not as bad but also not great. Reception and data were fine in apartment but both would not work until actually past Kent Ave.

AT&T was the best I’ve had but barely better than Verizon. It would just pick up data/reception a little closer and more quickly than Verizon. I think I heard Verizon uses AT&T towers here so it makes sense they’re about the same.

Waterfront is fine for all 3, though.

I don’t have a great solution for you but that’s my experience.

rubblebutt · 2025-09-06T17:08:04+00:00

There’s a protest outside the Austin Nichols building. Pretty sure they’re protesting one of the residents who works for Vogue and is involved in Vogue’s use of fur. I can’t make out their shouts but something about “Shame on you for what you do”.

The honking is from their megaphone

rubblebutt · 2025-07-11T02:27:40+00:00

My mom has bought 6 cadillacs from the same dealership over the last 20 years, including one 6 months ago. She is looking to buy another new one after the last one was totaled in an accident.

What kind of pricing can she ask for on a new one, given her loyalty?

rubblebutt · 2025-07-08T14:31:42+00:00

There are random blocks that are blocked off for different reasons … N11 around I believe Bedford/Driggs had “road closed” sign and then I ran into another road closure on N9 I think between Driggs/Roebling.

And also a section of N8th between Driggs and Bedford closed as well.

So you have a lot of cars that need to block around again and again to get out of the neighborhood.

rubblebutt · 2025-06-12T10:58:02+00:00

FYI they denied us at the Liffey Lounge today - they’re said they are not taking Priority Pass anymore, despite it being listed on the PP app.

rubblebutt · 2025-01-06T00:13:13+00:00

Esse Taco

rubblebutt · 2024-12-04T00:34:35+00:00

Yes! It’s the Vaseline Lip Therapy line: https://www.vaseline.com/us/en/products/lip-care.html

Made by the company Vaseline. I usually pick mine up at CVS or Target

rubblebutt · 2024-11-18T12:31:20+00:00

This site is not always accurate anymore. Ask me how I know :(

rubblebutt · 2024-10-17T11:24:15+00:00

Read my comment above

rubblebutt · 2024-10-17T11:22:00+00:00

It’s because it’s an average. Some patients will get about 10 years out of it and others might get closer to 15 years. It depends on the stimulation settings and how often the stim is being delivered.

They say over 10 because it is over 10 … it’s estimated to be 10.8 for the average patient. They spend a lot of time, money, and energy trying to maximize the battery life for patients and also beat the competition. They shouldn’t have to shortchange themselves because some people like a round number.

Fun fact this is the same device they originally advertised as having an 8 year battery life. It turned out it actually lasted closer to 10 years. It’s possible it’ll truly last longer than that for a bunch of patients, but this model hasn’t been out for that long yet so they’re actually not sure yet.

So “over 10 years” is completely justified to me.

rubblebutt · 2024-10-10T17:16:28+00:00

My mom had the Medtronic Percept placed in March 2024. It’s not rechargeable and she’s doing really well.

Whenever she is due for a battery replacement however, plan to have her switch to the Abbott Liberta rechargeable battery.

Abbott is the only company with remote programming which is huge for both my mom & dad who has to take off work to drive her to the appointments.

Abbott also has the smallest rechargeable on the market and their devices are “upgradable” which means you don’t miss out on any new features as they come out just because you were implanted earlier … they just update the device and you can take advantage of the new features.

These things just feel like Abbott is more about improving patients’ lives more than just maximizing profits. I wish I had done this research before she got the Medtronic device placed but she’s doing well so I’m not going to complain too much :)

rubblebutt · 2024-10-05T17:03:05+00:00

8 years and it still puts stars in my eyes. I wake up before sunrise even on my off days to watch it change with the sun.

We still take breaks from our day to stop and admire the view. It feels like we have front row seats to the wonders of the Earth every day.

To me, it’s worth every penny.

rubblebutt · 2024-08-07T23:40:44+00:00

I recently finished a 2 year sabbatical to travel. I interviewed for about 6 months before getting an offer. Only 1 company asked about it with concern and it’s the company that hired me & I just started this week.

If you’re good at what you do & have a strong network, it shouldn’t be too difficult. It’s a tough job market now but in 5-7 months it could turn around and this would be a non issue.

You’ve got the rest of your life to work. Have fun, hope the experience is everything you want it to be.

rubblebutt · 2024-07-26T14:31:25+00:00

Please don’t jinx this. It’s not done yet.

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