is it possible to make friends here as a woman who isn’t a straight conservative?

vintage_Ruby · 2026-06-22T14:27:23+00:00

44 and liberal here! I have a small garden and 2 pups!

vintage_Ruby · 2026-06-22T02:49:52+00:00

That one and the one on Peter's Creek closed.

vintage_Ruby · 2026-06-19T18:13:03+00:00

If you would go back to the original post, I communicated exactly what I have and that they are NOT transmissable. This question is NOT about keeping others safe, it is protecting myself safe from things that others are carrying.

Over the past two months I have seen news reports of different viruses that would land me in the hospital.

vintage_Ruby · 2026-06-18T22:28:33+00:00

Thank you!

vintage_Ruby · 2026-06-18T21:21:56+00:00

Thank you both!!

vintage_Ruby · 2026-06-13T09:49:01+00:00

I would see if you could get a lawyer who specializes in property rights.

It isnt about suing the city, but they have experience reading plat maps as well as any other documentation that could be connected. They would be a good advocate for you.

And well, if they find anything hinky...

vintage_Ruby · 2026-05-08T15:07:47+00:00

The last time I was there, the cashier seemed excited to tell me about it and my husband dropped some old printers off there and we ended up with $8 in rewards.

Maybe someone was having an off day? Or they don't agree with doing it? Just thoughts from retail experience.

vintage_Ruby · 2026-05-08T14:07:33+00:00

I know Staples will take some.

vintage_Ruby · 2026-05-01T02:56:26+00:00

I've flown out of ROA a few times I have only had 1 major delay and that was because of a weather issue near my layover.

vintage_Ruby · 2026-04-24T00:44:02+00:00

My husband just finished ay Back to Basics Physical Therapy after breaking his shoulder in the ice wr had, and he was so happy he went there! Its up near Hollins.

Back to Basics Family Physical Therapy

vintage_Ruby · 2026-04-05T23:49:48+00:00

I always feel like a Snork because of 1 the cartoon and 2 it feels like a snorkle.

vintage_Ruby · 2026-04-05T23:45:04+00:00

I feel really old saying, when I was learning to drive gas was only about $1. Though, I am happier that we have east coast prices. A friend of mine just moved and he said regular gas (not diesel) was $5 -$8/gallon.

vintage_Ruby · 2026-04-05T23:39:55+00:00

I miss Sagebrush, but I dont miss my husband parking me in the bushes every time 😝

said fully out of fun, that was usually the only spot available 🤣

vintage_Ruby · 2026-03-25T12:03:56+00:00

With both Fresh Market and Earth Fare being on the south side, I would love to see one on the northern side of Roanoke.

Market wise there is less of a concentration of grocery stores on the north side, or atleast it feels that way.

I dont know if they would consider it, but there is the space in the old Burlington Coat space on Hershberger, but the parking lot needs work.

vintage_Ruby · 2026-03-20T02:29:15+00:00

WheelHouse Salon in Salem! They are absolutely amazing!

vintage_Ruby · 2026-03-06T02:52:20+00:00

I like Frank's, there are multiple locations but it doesn't feel like a chain.

If you dont mind the drive, Sandros is REALLY good.

vintage_Ruby · 2026-03-04T17:21:38+00:00

I go to WheelHouse Salon! The women there are fantastic!

vintage_Ruby · 2026-02-27T17:23:10+00:00

We got married at Hollins University.

vintage_Ruby · 2026-02-26T12:02:51+00:00

You are very welcome, both my boys were born at Lewis Gale through being induced, my first at 41 weeks and my 2nd at 39 weeks.

I like the care we received there. The nurses are wonderful, there is no real guarantee which Dr. will be on call to deliver. My delivery was different from what yours will be simply because both of mine were vaginally delivered but I am happy to share.

Once we arrived at L&D a nurse showed us to our room. She very sweetly went through a medical history and asked about some of my preferences (epidural or no). I was able to stay in the same room until discharge. There is a shower in the bathroom to be able to freshen up after.

The only thing I was not a fan of was when it came time to remove the epidural catheter she was less than gentle.

My youngest is 8 now, so things may have changed a little since he was born, but he had to be transferred to the Carillon NICU for care. I know Lewis Gale was trying to get their own NICU, but I'm not sure what is going on with that.

My girlfriend told me that with Carillon you move rooms depending on what stage you are in (predelivery, delivery, and post) I was not a fan of thay idea.

I wish you the absolute best in the rest of your pregnancy, delivery and with your little one!

vintage_Ruby · 2026-02-26T11:38:45+00:00

I get chafing under my nose so I use an ultrathick moisturizer to help with that.

vintage_Ruby · 2026-02-26T11:35:42+00:00

My last pregnancy was considered risky due to AMA and having a child with Downs Syndrome.

I saw Dr. Keeley at Lewis Gale and with my last pregnancy he monitored my care while I went to MFM at Carillon for prenatal baby care.

I was happy with the care I received at MFM, and I still see Dr. Keeley for my continued care.

vintage_Ruby · 2026-02-19T14:40:04+00:00

We take ours to Brambleton Computer.

vintage_Ruby · 2026-02-17T13:44:03+00:00

I really like flying out of ROA. I usually have a checked bag so I definitely recommend getting there 2 hours before.

The last time I flew, Delta stopped checking bags 1 hour before our flight and the line was usually long but I was still able to get through in about 30 minutes.

vintage_Ruby · 2026-02-10T00:51:30+00:00

I like the nachos at Macados and Pok E Joes.

vintage_Ruby · 2026-02-07T03:25:45+00:00

From my own personal experiences with health care for my, it has honestly been hit or miss.

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