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TehKimmeh t1_j7p411n wrote

The puppy bowl!

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TheBoyLindsay t1_j7pajnz wrote

Did you see the Virginia dogs going to the Puppy Bowl? My favorite is June the Beagle pup.

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TehKimmeh t1_j7piz08 wrote

Oh my gosh!! Mind blown!! They are all so cute!!

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Icebergaheadchauncey t1_j7p40bz wrote

Why not go the crowd fund route and sell gift cards with a 1 year inactivation period? $50 today gets you a $50 gift card good starting 1 year from now.

I feel like people are far more willing to open their wallets in that scenario.

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njbrews OP t1_j7p7cvj wrote

I don’t know I’m not affiliated with them, just trying to spread the word

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ExtremeHobo t1_j7pk6cw wrote

It better get me more than $50 if I am taking risk in loaning them money

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coalmines t1_j7pnw04 wrote

Yummvees catered my wedding this year and I was almost in tears during it because of how many things they messed up. I had multiple conversations with the owner leading up to it about how I wanted everything to be set up and served and it’s like none of that got translated to the team who was actually there. Some of the food was not prepared the same way it was during the tasting as well because they didn’t arrive early enough to prep properly. Having to manage the caterer when I should have been enjoying one of the best days of my life is not what any bride wants. Sadly, it’s one of the things I think about the most when I remember that day. It upset me so much that I will never go back to the restaurant.

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ZephyrInfernum t1_j7qdtxb wrote

That's awful to hear. Typically, in these scenarios it's anyone's guess as to what the truth is. In this case though, it seems to be commonplace for this business to not plan ahead appropriately.

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GrayRVA t1_j7pejfw wrote

I need to take a time out from listening to the news. I can tell from just one podcast (NYT The Daily) that my heart hurts taking in the content. There is so little I can control in my environment but I do have the power to unsubscribe.

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Trouble__Bound t1_j7p8tyb wrote

favorite part of the super bowl is it kicks off the months of the year i dont have to listen to my sedentary coworkers talk about people they dont know playing a sport they dont play

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ImmobilizedbyCheese t1_j7piuo6 wrote

I used to be annoyed by that, but then I started playing. Lot more fun to be involved and not annoyed by it.

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PhoenixAshies t1_j7pmzty wrote

I retaliate (both socially and when my husband starts his bitching about the Broncos) by rapid-fire spewing NHL news and stats. Hockey is the superior sport anyway!

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docskreba t1_j7q9o6t wrote

I get the sentiment seeing your favorite place in trouble, but if a business can’t sustain itself on its you know, business, then it’s time to close down. From reading the GoFundMe, it seems the owner has trouble managing her expenses and these donations are just gonna delay the inevitable.

As for the Super Bowl, I just hope it’s a good game. Supposed to be the best two teams in the NFL (in theory), but there’s nothing worse than a blowout championship.

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TheCheeseDevil t1_j7qdeor wrote

I seem to remember reading that only 20% of restaurants make it past their 5th year... brutal business to be in.

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docskreba t1_j7qyict wrote

Yeah that shit is brutal. Especially with food prices being what they are. I also appreciate that good vegan food is hard to come by, but opening a place like that in Chesterfield is...a choice.

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zigg-e t1_j7p69fe wrote

The food. This year I think we are sourcing all the snacks from Trader Joe’s.

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momthom427 t1_j7paxt7 wrote

I’m hoping the new mystery grocery store on Broad will be a Trader Joe’s.

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RV-Yay t1_j7pgbpy wrote

Please let this be so, grocery gods.

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rivercitymo t1_j7pd4os wrote

Mystery grocery store?

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coconut_sorbet t1_j7ph981 wrote

Across from Target at Willow Lawn.

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rivercitymo t1_j7phlq3 wrote

Is this the Shake Shack development? They haven’t named the grocery store yet?

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coconut_sorbet t1_j7pjr00 wrote

Yup, that's the spot. Everything I can find still says "mystery grocery store".

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bigdawgwhatup t1_j7r7nr4 wrote

Really makes no sense that the closest one is Short Pump (without crossing the river). If we can support 2 Whole Foods we can definitely support 2 Trader Joe’s.

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ChuckBS t1_j7pj31n wrote

Football is just not my thing, so nothing really catches me for the Super Bowl.

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Jon_hamm_wallet t1_j7p616g wrote

Oh the snacks, for sure.

Any VCU Dental students in here looking for new patients? My last lady graduated.

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jodyhighrola t1_j7pinpr wrote

>What is your favorite part about the Super Bowl?

My favorite part is that I get to watch my team for the third time in my lifetime in the big game. Some aren't so lucky. GO BIRDS

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Luigiprimodonnna t1_j7pp2k2 wrote

In a great mood as Dark Brandon owned the republicans last night. I don't want to watch as the Chiefs don't deserve to be there. AFC champ game was rigged (Salty Bengals fan). But I will watch and probably bet a few bets. Favorite part is probably the food and gatherings.

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popeboyQ t1_j7pennb wrote

It used to be the booze, but now it's all about the grilled meats!

I'm not necessarily rooting for the Chiefs, but fuck the Eagles.

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TripawdCorgi t1_j7pfl8n wrote

Thanks for making this the daily. I'm friends with the owner and don't want to see Yummvees end like this, not after how successful it's been and the hard work they've put into both the restaurant and helping others. I mentioned it on the post earlier, but the RVA Vegans FB Group is working on organizing an event at the restaurant to help out. They'll post and promote the details on their FB/IG when they've worked it out with the owner.

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njbrews OP t1_j7pjxcj wrote

>RVA Vegans FB Group

Thank you for sharing! I love Yummvees so much. Trying to get the word out as much as I can. You feel the love every time you step foot in that place.

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ImmobilizedbyCheese t1_j7pjch9 wrote

Love the Superb Owl parties. It's like second Thanksgiving. Husband is going all out with food prep bc we rarely have people over anymore. I always root for bird team, and think the chiefs should change their name like Washington had to, so go birds!

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PhoenixAshies t1_j7pn8gt wrote

Why DIDN'T they have to change their name? I'm not a fooseball person (husband is), but this is a question that neither of us seems to have an answer for.

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ImmobilizedbyCheese t1_j7ppx8u wrote

Maybe bc Chief is a title and not a racial slur, but the whole tomahawk chop/war chant thing is cringe.

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coconut_sorbet t1_j7pq8yh wrote

There was an article about this kind of stuff yesterday, and the answer is basically "it's complicated" and "not the highest priority":

https://richmond.com/sports/professional/if-the-kansas-city-chiefs-can-do-the-chop-why-did-washington-have-to-rename/article_399b7516-a33a-11ed-8457-efacc9615608.html

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PhoenixAshies t1_j7q9es1 wrote

Thanks, this was an interesting read! I'll send this to the husband as well.

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ChaoticKeys t1_j7rt0ht wrote

I just heard of Yummvees this week. Will absolutely be taking my wife for her birthday

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VCUBNFO t1_j7pocye wrote

Watched the state of the union last night. Biden knocked it out of the park!

As someone just getting into mountain biking, any recommendations on trails to try?

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incorrigible_muffin t1_j7pssjl wrote

I am a fairly timid mountain biker, and in town I enjoy the poop loop and some parts of Forest Hill park (I'm not ashamed to walk whatever freaks me out). I've had some of my best days on the greens and blues on the Swift Creek trails at Pocahontas state park. I don't have the nerve to try North Bank or Buttermilk pretty much ever, and I'm okay with that.

If you're feeling super-adventurous, Snowshoe has some fun trails in the offseason, but that is neither close nor cheap nor accessible right now. Maybe something to work towards!

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Jupiter_Crush t1_j7qzmje wrote

Saying stuff like "That's like Wrestlemania for soccer, right?" to my coworkers.

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wagonboss t1_j7pawun wrote

My toddler decided he was ready to play at 4:45. I had a burst of energy, like being up in the middle of the night at work.

Now that I’ve relaxed, I’m ded

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Arcangelathanos t1_j7pl5mq wrote

My cousin used to through a huge Super Bowl party with three TVs going in the house and all the foods. Good times.

The husband hates football so these days it's just me doing something else on the laptop and looking up for interesting plays and the commercials.

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c53x12 t1_j7qazue wrote

Just opened the windows because it's warmer outside than it was in the house.

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Stitchmond t1_j7pj5s3 wrote

Best part about the Super Bowl is that football season is over and baseball starts next.

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boseyboseybop t1_j7pvtyh wrote

Since my team of choice is never going to be good enough to get to the Super Bowl again, my favorite part of the game is hanging out with my family. It’s not often that we can all get together, and the Super Bowl has just evolved into one of those occasions. I’m usually not too emotionally invested in the game, but it’s nice to have some snacks and bullshit around with my parents and my brother and whoever else stops by.

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raindeerpie t1_j7pzz0d wrote

definitely the food. everyone loves a good BBQ

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