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[deleted] t1_j1jvtfz wrote

Hi... I'm in.. Delaware? (Iykyk)

(Omw back to rva)

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Herownself t1_j1jwtnl wrote

I don't have covid, flu, strep throat or pneumonia visible on an xray, but I'm sick enough that the doc at Patient first gave me antibiotics and cough medicine. My whole body hurts, but yay vaccines!

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BurkeyTurger t1_j1jwyt3 wrote

Baking and baking. A little concerned about the Dominion email about conserving power usage but other than not doing laundry tonight that's about all I can cut out that'd be meaningful.

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WontArnett t1_j1jxt6y wrote

Baking a cake for myself, ordering Chinese tomorrow.

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molluskich t1_j1jymf5 wrote

We're binge watching drag race Canada vs the world with a bottle of prosecco. The presents are wrapped for tomorrow, in the morning we'll haul Boaty over to my mom's for Christmas day. Staying warm!

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adognamedgoat t1_j1jz3j5 wrote

Making pozole and watching the footballs. The Vikes won earlier, so I'm satisfied. SKOL! I just made an arbol salsa that will burn your eyebrows off. Santa loves salsa.

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incorrigible_muffin t1_j1jznun wrote

Pleasantly warm from gingerbread stouts, watching football until it's time to make a vat of pasta and find a dumb holiday movie to fall asleep to. My husband and I are on our own this year due to silly work schedules, and while we miss our collective family chaos, the quiet celebration is kind of nice too.

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SarahOnTheHill t1_j1k05d8 wrote

Watching The Third Day on HBO with a glass of Christmas Morning while the hubs is quarantined upstairs (I’m still negative) with the Eagles game.

Jealous though because we just adopted a new bunny from RACC last Saturday and he (the bun) is also upstairs watching the Eagles game.

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BlueXTC t1_j1k0lhh wrote

Back from overindulging at Maggianos. Melissa, the waitress, was absolutely fantastic. She made a good night together as a family even better. Props to Melissa.

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gaslitrainbow t1_j1k1d5f wrote

Popping a bottle of champagne (not celebrating, just because) and mentally preparing myself for multiple stops for Christmas tomorrow. Happy holidays yall!

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gamerthrowaway_ t1_j1k1tr7 wrote

Replying to BurkeyTurger (#1,045,899)

Appalachian Power sent their customers the same. The grid may just be taxed by the weather and holiday usage.

On the bright side, if push comes to shove, some can be assisted via other state groups, so at least we aren't Texas (which does not have such luxury).

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ReallTrolll t1_j1k21xg wrote

Eating Hibachi!!

for anyone wondering it's Sakura Japanese steak house on W Broad St.

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c53x12 t1_j1k2d4h wrote

Drinking. Eating. Football.

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Kelevracado4287 t1_j1k30t2 wrote

Not wearing pants and watching movies, doomscrolling, smoking weed, and playing Fallen Order.

Debating going out to a bar.

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Horror-Fisherman-575 t1_j1k31jx wrote

Sober and depressed (I can’t/don’t drink anymore). But eating lots of snacks and company is coming over.

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geneb0322 t1_j1k3sgv wrote

Today I finally got around to creating a recipe for Brunswick stew to use up some squirrel. It turned out really good.

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Mother-Ad-8142 t1_j1k4ngj wrote

Replying to geneb0322 (#1,046,487)

... to use up some squirrel.

You can't just slide that in there like that. Like legit squirrel? If so, what does it taste like? Is there a lot of meat on it? Where do you get squirrel? The trees?

We need answers.

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Asterion7 t1_j1k51m3 wrote

Chickens pot pie for the win.

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1960Carol t1_j1k5kj7 wrote

We lost power in North Chesterfield about four hours ago. It’s just a few houses in the ‘hood impacted and they claim it will be back tonight. We had to finish cooking our dinner on the outdoor grill. It’s starting to get cold. Luckily we have a a fireplace

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CopOnTheRun OP t1_j1k73si wrote

Replying to 1960Carol (#1,046,653)

Despite all their controversy recently, this is a place gas stoves have a leg up. Growing up my parents had a gas stove and I remember more than a couple occasions where we were still cooking despite the power being out.

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spillsomepaint t1_j1k77ox wrote

We just put our little one down for bed, it's the first Christmas Eve, at four years old, that she's ABOUT SANTA. Spent ten min putting out cookies, milk and iced tea out for Santa and a few carrots and a bowl of water for the reindeer.

Enjoying the wood stove, some homegrown, and a flan from my family's dinner earlier.

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InterstateExit t1_j1k7s4c wrote

Chilling tonight, cooking all the things tomorrow. The cold has put a temporary kibosh on plans today but tomorrow will be filled with Christmas cheer. Just finished the last Harry Potter movie and am moving on to something else now.

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BonMarzi2 t1_j1k7v9g wrote

Did most of my baking yesterday, so you're welcome Dominion. Had planned one more batch of cookies but I think we have plenty. May make them for new years. Heat is on gas so no concerns there. Cats are enjoying the hot radiators. Probably Christmas movies this evening.

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Johoku t1_j1k8a5m wrote

In the Richmond for Xmas for the first time in 33 years; spending it with four generations of family and about 200 pounds of boxers (dogs not athletes) who sit on me whenever possible

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80_PROOF t1_j1k8e0y wrote

Smoked a butt for the company that was supposed to be here but canceled, win/win situation. No heat pump usage today at all. Fireplace has kept this place hotter than usual. I have a raised pond outside, about 400 gallons, and just keep the pump on circulating that water. Starting to look pretty cool and the pipe which is totally exposed to the elements is flowing free and clear, can see the silhouette of the fish occasionally.

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geneb0322 t1_j1k9bzf wrote

Replying to Mother-Ad-8142 (#1,046,567)

I find the taste and texture to be very reminiscent of turkey or dark chicken. After I pick out the bones, there's about 3-4 ounces of meat on each squirrel. I get them from my yard or the woods behind my house. They are stupidly over-populated out here so the meat is a side effect of culling them so that they aren't so destructive.

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gracetw22 t1_j1kac9f wrote

Covid shot just absolutely knocked me on my ass. Haven’t been able to keep food down in 48 hours and feeling real grinchy about it all. Tried to make a dinner for everyone in the house but it smells like food so I can’t even go into the kitchen at this point.

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Krunchy_Granola t1_j1kanp2 wrote

Just made some dinner and am about to make Santa some herbal cookies. Sending my Chinese food order in now, for pick up tomorrow!

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HunterRoze t1_j1kawaq wrote

My oncall weekend so sitting in my office here waiting to see if I need to take over any problems.

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adognamedgoat t1_j1kbi9w wrote

Replying to TheRealHoytPlatter (#1,046,756)

I hope it turns out great! I usually prefer rojo just because I love the flavor of guajillos so much, but all pozole is delicious. I love how simple it is, but at the same time so many complex flavors and textures with all the accoutrements. We had tamales earlier, so we're feliz navidading it up like crazy over here!

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WeetWoo97 t1_j1kbnqk wrote

In Texas seeing my sister and niece and nephew. It’s COLD down here. It makes my heart hurt thinking about all of the unhoused who are unprepared for this cold.

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echoisacat t1_j1kcvfn wrote

Watching home alone in Rockport, Mass with the wife and dog! Merry Xmas from our airbinbuh

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RileyDL t1_j1kepmi wrote

Decorating cookies and yelling at the kid to get ready for bed.

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Richmond_Mondo t1_j1kgaf7 wrote

Just got the kids to bed after watching both Christmas episodes of Bluey (a favorite of our house). Wrapping the rest of the presents with my spouse while we watch old SNL skits. Keeping the ol’ thermostat at the recommended 68 degrees.

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DEFva99 t1_j1kh161 wrote

Feeling a bit blue, but trying to look forward to the new year with optimism. Watching Alice in Borderland on Netflix.

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crankfurry t1_j1kj5ra wrote

Had Wigilia (traditional Polish Xmas Eve dinner) then watched ‘8 Bit Christmas.’ Merry Xmas everyone!

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alex_bvb t1_j1kkgi0 wrote

My wife and I watched Klaus on Netflix and bawled our eyes out. Definitely recommended for a feel good Christmas movie.

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Gothmom85 t1_j1kkhcw wrote

Replying to spillsomepaint (#1,046,810)

Mine is 3. She's excited, but it wasn't until a well meaning grocery clerk at Kroger asked if she was setting out milk and cookies, did she get Really excited. So I wasn't planning to do that yet, but we made a batch of chocolate chip cookies before I headed to work tonight. I'm just glad to be off, tips were decent, and we got out on time. Dad and I are having a late dinner, cleaning up and watching RPDR, then being Santa and putting everything out by the tree. Edit: we also have some home grown we got as a gift!

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agnosticdeist t1_j1kktga wrote

Replying to spillsomepaint (#1,046,810)

Dude mine’s four and it took an extra 30 minutes to get her to bed bc she’s so excited. My better half and I brought in the power wheel we built a week ago and hid under the house. Playing Santa is so much more fun when the magic is in their eyes.

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nannynadine1 t1_j1kl20e wrote

Oh I'm so happy for you! It's quite an honor to get to experience the holidays through the eyes of your child! That's THE BEST!!! Enjoy and treasure every moment of it all! ✨️

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knownasformerly t1_j1kl9by wrote

Anyone know where I can find a Turboman action figure? Missed my sons karate recital and really need to make it up to him. All I can find is Booster.

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Top-Experience-8874 t1_j1koevf wrote

Making cinnamon buns , the cat is in his Xmas sweater curled up, and my partner is playing jingle bells on his guitar 🎸 it’s our first Xmas in Richmond and it’s cold but we’re cozy and happy 🎄

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GrayRVA t1_j1koxiy wrote

I’m just checking r/all and loving the response of people to the “news” about TikTok “spying.” Hilariously, there’s bipartisan support in congress to shut down TikTok and bipartisan yawning at the politicians’ outrage.

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yourMomsIndy t1_j1kp21z wrote

Thinking about going to midnight mass. Any suggestions?

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Charlesinrichmond t1_j1kqf8k wrote

I've thrown half a tree in the fireplace and gotten the living room up to 82°. Wife is happy

Some people brought homemade tamales over. So that makes me happy

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what-the-what24 t1_j1ksj6t wrote

Easy trip from RVA to Baltimore this evening thanks to light traffic while driving during holiday / Saturday dinner time. 8yo nephew is soundly asleep, cookies and carrots have been nibbled on, and gifts are placed under the tree. Looking forward to tomorrow morning!!!

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Inglonias t1_j1ktlgt wrote

I spent the day playing dwarf fortress to forget that my apartment has no running water. I'm hoping the problem just sort of takes care of itself, but... That's unlikely. At least there's a spare apartment I can use to shower and refill my gallon jug.

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coldblackmaple t1_j1kuxv8 wrote

Son got a stomach ache and threw up this afternoon, so our plans got canceled and we watched ultimate beastmaster for a while. Hoping that he feels better tomorrow. I’m absolutely loving this weather. Wish it would stay like this all winter!

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AlreadyShrugging t1_j1kw2fd wrote

We’re standing here, watching the fireworks someone is shooting off from our window. At the same time, the “Neighbors” app is blowing up: Is iT gUnShOtS?!??

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fluufhead t1_j1kw83u wrote

I'm down in central NC and surprised at how disruptive this cold weather has been. The utility was doing rolling blackouts this morning due to high demand and we had at least 2 households in the family without electricity for many hours.

I'm a little concerned about our house in Richmond. Mostly the water pipes but also if the power has gone out my poor cat would be so cold.

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geneb0322 t1_j1kwsdp wrote

Replying to fluufhead (#1,050,032)

My primary issue with them is that they eat most of the produce out of our garden (especially tomatoes; the second there's any red on them at all, they take them). They will also nest in the house if they can make a way in, though that has only happened once (to my knowledge) so far.

In moderation squirrels aren't bad at all. I am quite fond of them, actually. Around my house, though, their population was outrageous. To put it into perspective, I have taken around 50 just out of my yard over the last 2 years and there are still at least a dozen just directly around my house, without needing to even go into the woods or the other yards in the neighborhood. I am fine with this population, though, as they are no longer a nuisance so I only cull to keep the population in check anymore.

Edit: Sorry, forgot to answer your other questions. Yeah, I use a pellet gun to take them. They make a surprisingly gelatinous stock but I havent tasted it, honestly. I would expect it to be similar to chicken stock, though, judging by the smell and color. Turns to jello when you refrigerate it.

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geneb0322 t1_j1kxmzo wrote

Replying to fluufhead (#1,050,241)

Yep, that's exactly what they did with mine. Nothing would deter them so I decided to cull them. I have a personal guideline that I will use as much as I can from anything I kill so we began eating them. My wife was making leather from the skins as well but she stopped because there's just not that much we can do with it.

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Grizlatron t1_j1kz6ty wrote

Right now I'm patiently waiting for the figgy pudding to finish boiling so I can shower and go to bed. It's been a rough 2 days- lost power for a chunk of yesterday, pipes froze overnight, two relatives decided to skip Christmas because of the weather and hubby was in a minor car accident this afternoon. We gave up and decided to spend the night at my parents' house. But the presents are wrapped, the pudding is almost done and tomorrow will be a good day (it better be!)

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Charlesinrichmond t1_j1kzlpu wrote

Replying to fluufhead (#1,050,032)

Oh God squirrels are horribly destructive. I hate the f****** so much. They love to chew on things ideally the most expensive thing especially electrical wiring or Plumbing

They are like big furry termites

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YourBlackSailorScout t1_j1l20uk wrote

Came home from visiting family in a different city to my pipes burst in the kitchen. I was crying with my 10 month old, fire department was here for three hours and now I don’t feel like wrapping the rest of my baby’s gifts. And now my floors swollen.

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mgfreema t1_j1ld1iq wrote

Replying to Herownself (#1,045,879)

I just recovered from the same. Body aches. Mild fever. Cough. No strep, flu, covid, and clear chest X-rays. 5 day z pack on antibiotics and cough syrup with sideline. Knocked me for a loop. Hope you recover quickly!

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bored0327 t1_j1lku03 wrote

Replying to Horror-Fisherman-575 (#1,046,419)

Hang in there. I've been sober 10 months and yea it sucks at the holidays. Alot of people dont understand how difficult it is on a daily basis when it is merchandised basically everywhere you look. Stay strong for you and enjoy the holidays as best you can.

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t6t6t6t t1_j1nly8z wrote

I'm not gonna lie. I'm just sad. I'm happy for everyone else but truly... just sad.

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