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masonbrit t1_j06f0wo wrote

Just a random thought, anyone know what’s up with Chef Johnny? Haven’t seen him post around here for a while

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manyamile t1_j06fpd1 wrote

Omg it’s so beautiful right now. My entire downstairs is bathed in peaches and cream sunlight.

> what’s something phenomenal in your life

My new home. I’m so grateful to be here. Prior to this, I lived in a house for 20 years that was making everyone in my family unhealthy - physically and mentally. It’s been amazing to see the changes in everyone individually and as a family since we moved.

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Danger-Moose t1_j06ggog wrote

Replying to [deleted] (#927,349)

If you'd like to speak with the mods you can message us via modmail. In this case, the users posts were in the spam filter because they created a new account to post.

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Melodic_Apple_9504 t1_j06gtee wrote

My fiancé is home from a friends trip and now we get to snuggle in bed and watch stuff on the glowing box

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ZephyrInfernum t1_j06h5ry wrote

Replying to masonbrit (#927,327)

No idea who that is, but I'm chef jamee and I got your covered! What you need?

Edit: whoa, just saw the other posts about him. I would like to clarify that I do not, in fact, have you covered. Wow, some people are monsters

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ZephyrInfernum t1_j06hafc wrote

Someone is supposed to come look at my car this morning and take her off my hands. It's going to be bittersweet if they end up buying her.

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Wa_wa_ouija t1_j06hsvc wrote

Right now, probably my friends. They are so excellent and I don't know what I would do without them.

I had the absolute best day ever on Monday fly fishing out near Waynesboro. I can feel myself really getting the itch to just do that on all of my weekends off lol. Trying to not let my adhd brain kick in and remember "moderation" ....

Also have a Holiday party on Friday I'm very excited for! Having a good week.

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ChuckBS t1_j06i1bg wrote

It has been a whirlwind lately. I left my job of almost 3 years last Monday, went to NY to see family, now I’m home until my wife and I go to New Zealand next week. When I get back I start my new job. This is the first time in my adult life I’ve transitioned to another job in my field and mot been desperately trying to do so.

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TheCheeseDevil t1_j06iuzj wrote

> The 4th Congressional District Committee will hold an unassembled caucus Tuesday, December 20, 6am to 7pm at the following locations: ● Brunswick Conference Center - 100 Athletic Field Rd, Lawrenceville, Virginia 23868 ● Dogtown Dance Studio - 109 W 15th St, Richmond, VA 23224

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GrayRVA t1_j06lrlg wrote

>What’s something phenomenal in your life right now?

Contrast that prompt with the one in my sad sack journal. I can’t stop reading these prompts in the passive agressive tone that u/Tripawdcorgi nailed last week.

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SnarkMatter t1_j06lx99 wrote

I'm an RVA transplant, and if I'm honest, I've got a bit of a nomadic streak. But I'm proud to call this place home for now in large part due to the community I've found here.

Yesterday was a day. I found out I'm going to need surgery in the new year. I don't have family living locally which means I need someone to drive me to/from the procedure. I called a friend, who picked up immediately because they remembered that I had my consultation/appointment yesterday. I have a ride, and I know I'll be taken care of. That's phenomenal to me. Everyone deserves chosen family like that 💚.

Edits: (punctuation and clarity)

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JamesBhand-007 t1_j06nkgk wrote

Man what a beautiful sunrise! It provided a great backdrop to my workout.

Work is going absolutely swell right now. I know it's trendy now for people to act like they don't give a shit about work. I am not that person. I like working and I like being good at my job. Luckily, I've been blessed enough to have always had decent bosses and work-life balance.

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The_UnknownTA t1_j06qbwf wrote

Getting time off work allows me to do things I normally can't like cleaning my room (I'm almost done but it looks great with some new furniture) and cooking. I love Hispanic and Carib dishes! I'm looking forward to making Ponche de Creme for Christmas!

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TripawdCorgi t1_j06qqrs wrote

Replying to GrayRVA (#927,654)

I'm telling you, a passive aggressive writing prompt journal might be your next venture. I have a whole family I would gladly give those to, maybe by the end they'll figure it out.

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momthom427 t1_j06rij1 wrote

The phenomenal thing in my life is that after being separated, divorced, sending my two sons off to college, selling our family home, quitting my stable job, relocating to RVA, buying a tiny place of my own, starting a new job, and renovating my little place for over a year.. I am, for the first time in over two years, off work and happily puttering about my newly finished kitchen baking for my work team, new friends, and neighborhood pups I’ve come to know. So happy to welcome my kitchenaid mixer back into my life! And happy that though my life isn’t perfect, it sure feels like it compared to the last 7-8 years. I’m enormously grateful.

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TheCheeseDevil t1_j06swwi wrote

Replying to coconut_sorbet (#928,112)

You're right, their tweet was cut off! I despise twitter news releases.

>Brunswick Conference Center - 100 Athletic Field Rd, Lawrenceville, Virginia 23868 Dogtown Dance Studio - 109 W 15th St, Richmond, VA 23224 Diversity Richmond - 1407 Sherwood Ave, Richmond, VA 23220 IBEW Local 666 - 1390 E Nine Mile Rd, Highland Springs VA 23075 Tabernacle Baptist Church - 444 Halifax St, Petersburg, VA 23803

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Horror-Fisherman-575 t1_j06sz0d wrote

My ability to procrastinate is phenomenal.

Should be baking cookies but have spent two hours reading about sumo wrestling instead. Fascinating.

Now I want some chanko and a nap.

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Stitchmond t1_j06tc06 wrote

Today is the 320th anniversary of the revenge of the 47 ronin. Let their story of honor, loyalty, sacrifice, and persistence inspire you today.

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Chickenmoons t1_j06ti8z wrote

Replying to ChuckIT82 (#927,878)

That’s a good way to shorten the life of your HVAC system.

I use air purifiers in my house and the lowest MERV filter I can for my heat pump. Unless your system is specifically designed for air filtration higher MERV rated filters make your unit work harder than it’s designed to.

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momthom427 t1_j06txpj wrote

Replying to JamesBhand-007 (#928,066)

I do the same. I love 75% of my job which I can happily live with that percentage. My boss and my owner have high standards for our company, themselves, and for me. I respect that and it makes me want to do great work. I’m so grateful to work with solid people!

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ActuallyAMenace t1_j06vv3c wrote

I don’t drink because of anxiety, but really enjoy the flavors of wine. One of my coworkers got me a bottle of non alcoholic rose as a Christmas gift and I’m still touched days later. I’m sewing up a Christmas present for her today

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JosephFinn t1_j06wq82 wrote

It was interesting as a recent transplant from the Chicago area to wake up on December 14th and see my first frost of the year.

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ChuckIT82 t1_j06x52h wrote

Replying to Chickenmoons (#928,147)

no doubt, and i've read the risks involved with impeding airflow with a higher rated filter. but i appreciate the info :) always good to let others know the risks involved.

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gamerthrowaway_ t1_j06xygx wrote

So it was weird last night, I showed up at game night (at 6pm) and evidently someone came in at 5:30, asked (with some name that none of us recognized) if it was game night to the new bartender (who was new that week), evidently went off on them when they didn't have a clear answer, and stormed out.

I have no idea who that person was.

> What's something phenomenal in your life right now?

I like my job function, my coworkers (in both technical and functional areas), and I like my house and family. Really, life isn't bad for me and that's phenomenal considering everything that's going on...

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BlizzardLizard555 t1_j06yond wrote

My life's not going so great right now. That being said what's phenomenal is the support I have from my sister's here and the few friends I do have.

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ChuckIT82 t1_j070pf6 wrote

Replying to Chickenmoons (#928,400)

now that i'm reading - I probably should lower my merv from 12 to 10 - my 2.5 ton unit in a 1200SQ house - .60 on static pressure max fan speed - merv12 typically - lower than .27 (merv13) - so i end up a bit around .40 on max pressure - for my 14x30 sized return - i think im good-ish - if that makes sense....

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Chickenmoons t1_j071p44 wrote

Replying to ChuckIT82 (#928,555)

I had a more aggressive filter but the first time I had an HVAC technician come look at my system he was adamant I use a lower rated filter. His point was the filter is just designed to keep debris from getting into the machinery itself not out of the air.

So I’ve got several HEPA filters running throughout my house instead. Not exactly as easy a solution as buying a higher rated MERV filter but certainly cheaper than a new HVAC system!

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brat84 t1_j081dl1 wrote

My fiancé!

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richmondriverrat t1_j089ltc wrote

Adulting has been hard. Work, buying a car and dealing with the DMV, finding a place to live before school starts in the spring, figuring out finances for school.

I just need someone to hold me

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schmoopie76 t1_j08nd5f wrote

My son got into two colleges he really wants to go to. I am so proud, I was nervous he wouldn’t get in anywhere.

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modest_mckenzie t1_j09e5zp wrote

Replying to Danger-Moose (#932,298)

I wasn't being sarcastic.

You stated that because I don't have karma in the RVA subreddit that I will be auto removed from posting. This means I have to seek mod approval.

Your above comment implies that I will not be able to post anything now. Is that correct?

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PercyDovetonsils t1_j09sntq wrote

My wife had her wrist, that she broke Saturday night, surgically repaired today. She has screws and plates and stuff in it and it’s swollen, but she got a nerve block so she’s feeling no pain right now. It’s phenomenal to me that surgeons can actually do this. It’s also phenomenal that all of the staff were unfailingly nice to her. I could never be that nice all day.

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