Pvdsuccess
Pvdsuccess t1_je8ijpy wrote
I used to do the same rat race but found a solution.
- Book amtrak from providence weeks in advance. The tickets are cheap, like less than an MBTA ticket. You can cancel right up to last minute. $$ goes back into your account. No stops.
- Park in the Providence mall. If you are on east side, ride your bike, etc. That's what I did when the weather was nice.
- I also took the MBTA in and amtrack back, etc. Just getting home fast was great.
The Amtrack trains don't run all the time, but if you can time your work and it right, you can save hours. The downside is the cost of the garage in Prov vs. free in Pawt. But what's your sanity worth?
Pvdsuccess t1_je4fuhv wrote
Reply to Bill Murray, Jane Curtin, Dan Aykroyd, Gilda Radner, John Belushi and Laraine Newman on SNL ~ November 12, 1977 by gregornot
When SNL was great. People actually got together to watch it.
Pvdsuccess t1_je31edw wrote
No, even with cash deals are limited.
Pvdsuccess t1_jdxuhtv wrote
Reply to Hey guys, had a walking/ hiking question. by bunnybates
We go to big river all the time. Many of the trails are wide or actually old roads so tick exposure is low. Look up carrs pond. Parking lot on Hopkins hill road. Trail on right in parking lot brings you to the pond.
Pvdsuccess t1_jdxqb6x wrote
If your in or around Providence you can take the high speed to Newport and them take the Block Island ferry to the Block. Seems long time wise but no hassles and if it's a nice day it's a nice way to go.
Pvdsuccess t1_jdmk88z wrote
Reply to Help— does anyone remember the movie theater in providence, Smith Hill area I think, that served food to your seat? Ty!! by Party-Expression7024
There was one on chalkstone Ave. Served pizza, etc. Right up after VA and Roger Williams hospital. Not sure of the name. Walked by it a few weeks back.
Pvdsuccess t1_jdfm7kn wrote
They are trying to answer this. Phones died. You're in a loop.
Pvdsuccess t1_jcvafqf wrote
RI schools are key. Most that can afford it move to the areas with the best schools.
Based on what you said, EG sounds like it covers the others along with the school part. You can hike in big river, bike, etc. Be at the marina area, too. It's all close. The western part sounds like it will fill the bill for land too.
Pvdsuccess t1_jb0k563 wrote
Reply to A Painting I made of the canal in Providence by ep2992
Nice.
Pvdsuccess t1_j9zcyub wrote
Reply to In push to counter misinformation, R.I. to launch public conversations to foster media literacy by rhodyjourno
And who will watch them??
Pvdsuccess t1_j8xd9w6 wrote
Reply to comment by brogaant in Anyone know about buying land in RI? by [deleted]
It's all about zoning. Each city will have a bunch of info on their website. One acre is going to be difficult. Think 5 or more. Great that you're thinking about. Best of luck.
Pvdsuccess t1_j8qt607 wrote
Reply to Anyone near Miriam hear that sound? by craftyxena73
Well, it's into the morning, and it's still happening. Just a surreal sound.
Pvdsuccess t1_j8cszja wrote
Reply to Why does Rhode Island College have such a negative reputation? Is it that bad? by PinkSwallowLove
I went to RIC for a couple of years for the basics and then transferred to URI for Marine studies. Saved a ton, and URI had to accept my class credits. The math classes are actually better at RIC too.
As for the rep, the comment a degree is a degree is true with the exception of, say, Harvard. Once you're in the workplace and prove yourself, nobody cares.
Pvdsuccess t1_j8cryom wrote
I did the same from Providence. Parked in the mall and walked over. The garage there sucks. I found that taking the commuter in the morning and Amtrak at night was best. In the morning, if you miss one (traffic, etc), there will be another one rather quick. With amtrack, you've got one shot, so to speak. Also, with Amtrack, you can book a few weeks ahead and save big bucks, cancel if you have to, and they add your fare back to your account. Used to take the 5:30 home.
Pvdsuccess t1_j873i9r wrote
Reply to comment by Chance_Bad_7437 in Fisher on College Hill: keep your cats in by RandomChurn
I agree, but cool to see a mink too.
Pvdsuccess t1_j7vjiu5 wrote
It was so cheap when I was a kid. You stopped by the bakery and got some along with some spinach pies. We were vegan before our time.
Pvdsuccess t1_j7tttpi wrote
Reply to Recommendations for TV antenna by bardown87
There is also an app called freetv. Pinpoints were you are via GPS and will show you all the local towers and the digital channels they broadcast. Rather than guessing, it helps pick a spot to set it up in your house.
Pvdsuccess t1_j7rxvjq wrote
Reply to comment by iandavid in Commute from Boston by chocosunn
Also, I found that if I booked like 3 weeks in advance on amtrak, the daily tickets are really cheap, and u can cancel. And get a refund towards another ticket. MBTA to work, Amtrak to get home fast.
Pvdsuccess t1_j7riw9e wrote
Reply to comment by Pvdsuccess in We used to have a lot more streetcars by kayakhomeless
The oldest street traversing downtown Providence, Weybosset Street curves along its length, intersecting with Westminster at the northeast end. The origins of Weybosset date back to the Pequot Indian Trail, which originally traversed the southern edge of Weybosset Hill
Pvdsuccess t1_j7qmugk wrote
Reply to comment by sandsonik in We used to have a lot more streetcars by kayakhomeless
Look it up, used to be a peninsula there, etc. Like early 1700s. I was told that by guy at historical society but who knows where it's derived from.
Pvdsuccess t1_j7qixgi wrote
Reply to We used to have a lot more streetcars by kayakhomeless
Way back, it was a cow pasture, stock yard. To move the cows, they said " Wey Bossy". An English thing. Now you know we're it came from.
Pvdsuccess t1_j6tczli wrote
Reply to Back when my grandparents were kids 👦 they used to have to walk to school in this 🎒 10 miles uphill both ways 🏫 barefoot in the snow 🦶 #401wx 🥶 by WeatherInRI
We walked 2 Mike's no matter what the weather. So 4 miles a day.
Pvdsuccess t1_j6maou4 wrote
Otters are so cool. Most people have no idea RI has them.
Pvdsuccess t1_j6ggv7c wrote
Reply to comment by Limepink22 in Looking for a pine forest by Limepink22
Most of it
Pvdsuccess t1_jeef8w5 wrote
Reply to The Worm Moon of March rising over Beavertail Lighthouse, last year. by Jesse_Coker
That's a good one.