billstrash

billstrash t1_j4nat1m wrote

I did a drive-through one time for work - we were considering buying a whole real estate portfolio of Section 8 housing in one contiguous neighborhood. At 11am on a Tuesday there were hundreds of people outside on lawn chairs drinking beer. Also, the brains of the operation was a Widener graduate (college in Chester) who wanted to do right for the city. I forget why we didn't go for it, but it was at the time when the soccer team was approved but not yet building. One friend we dealt with has an office in Chester but he was right on the water and nobody ever crossed over 95 to the side where people lived. There was one grocery store (now zero I think) in the city. It's just sad what happens when people have no no incentive to work. I can't see it coming back any time soon.

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billstrash t1_j4kx6qn wrote

People are fucked up now. There's person, a relative ffs, who asked a favor. Just do it. Not much more thought needed. Hide your diamonds and rolexes. Otherwise, make them feel as welcome into your home as humanly possible. Quit being a selfish fuck. Go out of your way to make it a great 5-6 hours for them. And then start to approach life with a more positive approach. You need it.

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billstrash t1_j3rr589 wrote

Distance yourself from people that use the word trigger in a sentence not involving paint sprayers or guns.

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billstrash t1_ixznb73 wrote

Personally, I think it's a mistake. Sure, it's fun and all, but paying the City Wage tax and then having to deal with the awful parking and snow situation would piss me off. I can understand wanting to live in the city and have a cool neighborhood, but Manayunk is rough living (I think crime is fine there btw, not my issue). At the very least get closer to the Wissahickon stop. But, I think you'd be better off in Fairmount or out in Conshy (or some lively burb).

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