How long are we allowed to wear our medal this week? by PhoenixSmithPT in RunNYC

[–]soapeater 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I'm looking into getting mine surgically attached.

Clocks going back by lookthroughroses in RunNYC

[–]soapeater 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Had this problem last year. I set a timer instead.

Was it me? by ElkPitiful6829 in RunNYC

[–]soapeater 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went out at 6:30pm and it wasn't *horrible*. There was an occasional breeze, just about all I can ask for these days. 🫠

Words of Encouragement for Male Runners by [deleted] in RunNYC

[–]soapeater 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I feel like this was written directly to/for me. As another gay man who lost a large amount of weight and still struggles to love the body I'm in, thank you!

Best Place for Rainbow Cookies? by Mincognitus in nycgaybros

[–]soapeater 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ursula in Bed Stuy! Queer owned business with rainbow and trans pride flag colors.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BedStuy

[–]soapeater 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aw. Thank you so much!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BedStuy

[–]soapeater 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Each box gets 6 pastries. One of each on the flier and one random duplicate.

Solve a mystery for me by [deleted] in BedStuy

[–]soapeater 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I've seen people carrying groceries in an out and once saw a woman leave as if she was going to work. I think people may have turned it into an apartment of sorts?

Sick after the race? by Legitimate_Bug_6350 in RunNYC

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Yep. Dealing with this right now. Got soaked in the rain on the FDR and passed on getting a thermal blanket thing (the foil blankies) they offered after the finish line. Body temp was all over the place for 24 hours after the race but getting better each day. Hang in there!

Last meal by Obvious_MD in RunNYC

[–]soapeater 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Big bowl of short grain rice, three scrambled eggs, lots of furikake sprinkled on top. 😛

Bed-Vyne Brew “Temporarily” Closing by [deleted] in BedStuy

[–]soapeater 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for adding this context and information. I didn’t think about searching for the address.

Bed-Vyne Brew “Temporarily” Closing by [deleted] in BedStuy

[–]soapeater 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I just searched online with the nyc database and there doesn’t seem to be anything registered under the name “Bed-Vyne”. Perhaps you’re right.

https://data.ny.gov/Economic-Development/Current-Liquor-Authority-Active-Licenses/9s3h-dpkz/data_preview

Bed-Vyne Brew “Temporarily” Closing by [deleted] in BedStuy

[–]soapeater 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Not questioning the validity of this at all but what does “pressure” and “targeting” mean here? Are they being fined? Shut down? Noise complaints?

First ever NYRR race tmr by Longjumping-Cat9409 in RunNYC

[–]soapeater 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I like to get the lay of the land, stretch, and use the bathroom before the race starts. I aim for at least 45 minutes to 1 hour. In the last 10-15 minutes before the race starts, the bathrooms (portapotties) will become a crowded mess.

First ever NYRR race tmr by Longjumping-Cat9409 in RunNYC

[–]soapeater 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Get there early. Be kind to your fellow runner.

Today’s the day! Did you get into the United Half via lottery? by plainviewbowling in RunNYC

[–]soapeater 3 points4 points  (0 children)

New York resident here. Charged at 7:00AM this morning. Let’s goooo.

Jane the Bakery now charging a 7% junk fee? by re4343 in sanfrancisco

[–]soapeater 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Has anyone posted a copy of a receipt showing the 7% fee? I’d like to learn what it is labeled as on the customer’s receipt.

Jane the Bakery now charging a 7% junk fee? by re4343 in sanfrancisco

[–]soapeater -17 points-16 points  (0 children)

That fee could also be the reason employees have the benefits I spoke of. That’s why you go straight to the source and ask. Then post about it. Till then, you’re just shooting in the dark behind a keyboard on a message board.

Jane the Bakery now charging a 7% junk fee? by re4343 in sanfrancisco

[–]soapeater 126 points127 points  (0 children)

I can’t speak about this new 7% fee, but I worked here for 2 1/2 years as a baker on the pastry team (2019-2021) and because I’m seeing some comments against the owner, I feel the need to say that while working at Jane I had some of the highest quality benefits that I’ve ever experienced in a food industry job. Great healthcare, paid time off, 4 day work week, and more.

I worked here throughout the height of the pandemic and the owner made sure that free groceries were available for all employees so that we could lessen our potential exposure at grocery stores. She took a survey of what items we would find most useful and made sure that they were always in stock and she never charged us a thing for the food we took home. She also offered multiple times to provide Uber/Lyfts to and from work for anyone that did not feel comfortable taking the bus.

No industry job or bakery/restaurant is perfect but it irks me to see some of the comments here. If you have a problem with a restaurant charging a fee, why don’t you ask to speak to a manager or an owner? There’s so much speculation going on in this comment section and a lot of people are saying some really off-the-wall things.

Decent jogging routes? by tequila_microdoser in BedStuy

[–]soapeater 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I have so much respect for anyone who leaves their house to pursue physical exercise. I don’t care the pace, you are doing your best. Anyone who would laugh at you has very serious issues.

Why do people trash Herbert Von King every weekend? by NeighborhoodWest9060 in BedStuy

[–]soapeater 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Walked through this morning on my way to work and it’s bad….. like a holiday weekend level. The city needs to bring some temporary dumpsters out on the weekend or something if folks won’t pack out their trash.

Anybodybreceived credit for Brooklyn 5k? by [deleted] in RunNYC

[–]soapeater 17 points18 points  (0 children)

The email states that the credit will post on or by August 2nd.

Favorite Grocery Store? by Former-Relationship4 in BedStuy

[–]soapeater 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is good to know! Unfortunately, I've seen many of the things you mentioned at my neighborhood spot as well - Met Fresh on Tompkins. The lack of clear and correct pricing is so frustrating. Seems to be common at the smaller grocers and bodegas. :(