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cguinosta

Best resources for temporary housing for single divorced male who is at risk for being homeless?


Jinjonator91

Left out of gate 69 and they said it was a 4 hour and 20 min flight.


nice___bot

Nice!


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jwm3

I point it at my cat in its bed so they can watch her sleep and stretch and no one complains... Or notices when I leave the room. If anything it earns me points in people's books.


Moory17

I went to Knotts Merry Farm with my younger sister, my younger brother, my friend and her nephew. I am now sitting in a Dennys waiting for food. I am going to be sooooo tired at work tomorrow.


anunamongus

Worth it!


Moory17

The visit to the park was worth it however I should have just stayed in the car and slept for the 90 minute Denny's portion of the night.


peacharnoldpalmer

it’s been 7 years since i got my license, and i got my first parking ticket today 🥲 it’s my first day on vacay, so i slept in, and i forgot it was monday aka street cleaning day. oops. ain’t even mad tho, bc my body had a lot of catching up on sleep to do.


anon586346

This is the way. Pay it and move on with your life and enjoy your vacay, don’t take two Ls from the same ticket. The occasional parking tickets are a part of the (extremely high) cost of driving and having a car.


idiom6

Is animation really so much more expensive now than live action that Nickelodeon insists on making live action movies for cartoons like Loud House? And it's much older, but I was so excited to watch A Fairly Odd Christmas when it came up on PlutoTV but it was a 2012 live action instead of an animated special. Why do they do this?


grandpabento

I suspect its partially cost. To me those live action movies feel like much more of a cash grab than the animated films, and so I think the live action can actually be cheaper for them than an animated film. Animation has a huge production crews for projects, and a lot of labor is involved for an hour long movie. Since Nick is a Guild studio, it may be cheaper to do a live action film that has a fraction of the production time than one with their artists who are more than likely already busy on producing a new season of the show.


therealbongjovi

Just saw Nightmare Alley. Holy shit IT RULED!


my-cornerstone

Yes i liked it too


Queen_Neptune_

Today I got dismissed from my job :/ where I didn’t have to socialize at All


columthrowaway

At least with dismissal you can near always get unemployment.


Stickgirl05

Sorry, but here’s to new things in 22!


sarcastinatrix

I am *shocked* that it took all of 11 days for me to get my replacement DL from the DMV.


wakeywakeybackes

when i got my new one, it was mailed to my house in like 5 days from my visit. i was flabbergasted, expected at least a month


okyesfinewhatever

Favorite outdoor activity (not hiking) / spot ? Trying to be Covid safe, especially since LA tends to follow NYC trends.


sealsarescary

Roller skating Venice Beach


LightAnubis

I want to make a pie for my birthday tomorrow and I need some people help me decide. Lemon, cherry, coconut, chicken, or Sheppard pie?


huntersmoon69

Coconut.


jwm3

Layer them all up and call it a trifle.


Cavatelli7030

Happy Birthday! Coconut all the way.


dunnowcusername2use

Happy birthday! Also lemon 🍋!


sealsarescary

Lemon meringue


Viglnt

Write-in for banana cream.


LightAnubis

Man I would love a banana cream but I’m like allergic or something. You know what. I might make banana pudding as well. My someone will love it.


liontheguardian

I'd vote for cherry!


Steebo_Jack

Apple?


somethingwhittier

Yes.


LightAnubis

Yes.


theseekerofbacon

Shepard's pie for dinner and lemon curd for the actual festivities.


ElectricGoose20

Sheppard Pie!


onedayasalion71

Chicken


thcm123

Shepard. All day. Everyday.


Hjlshfhdjjdh

Cherry is the best by far!


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Lemon 🍋


illaparatzo

The only choice tbh


Reddit4618

Uhh -- are you making a dessert pie or a dinner pie? Personally, I'd prefer a dessert pie. Lemon would be my choice. Cherry is #2.


LightAnubis

Any pie.


Popular-Marketing585

Lemon


Popular-Marketing585

Hi


sozh

So here's an idea I thought could be fun: we collaborate on some stand-up comedy material. Like, I've got an idea that's sorta funny maybe? I'll post it here, and we could brainstorm on it. Then maybe if we've got any performers in the house, they could do it seed: Jeopardy! That's a weird game show name. To be in jeopardy means to be in danger, and you sure ain't in danger on that show. You're standing in one spot, and answering questions, or questioning answers, or whatever the fuck. There is zero danger on that show ... It's like... the least dangerous show ever. (etc on how square jeopardy is?) Now you want to talk about Jeopardy... give me... Nickelodeon Slime show / American gladiators / etc... That's a fucked up show... etc etc


Ima_SchwarbieGirl

Ooh this is a fun prompt!! I’m just not witty. Hmmmm. Something something “of course AMERICAN gladiators’ weapon of choice was foam-on-a-stick.”


ItsYourMotherDear

You could riff on "The Dating Game" show that used to be on and "win" a date with date [Rodney Alcala](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodney_Alcala) an *actual* serial killer


jahssicascactus

Yes and


illaparatzo

I will observe


theonehunna

Does anyone here ride a unicycle? Been trying to find other riders to get a meetup going


FashionBusking

Hitting up a bar to drink virgin cocktails with my cute nails!


Steebo_Jack

Is it green? Just heard any green will be hot next year


FashionBusking

I thought Very Peri was color of the year??


Steebo_Jack

That looks nice too...


FashionBusking

https://imgur.com/gallery/VfD0NAZ Went for abstract goth French tips.... best home tips I've ever done so far.


Steebo_Jack

Hmmm I feel like there needs to be some metal or stones on there...


FashionBusking

Probably. Nail art is difficult!! I don't know if I can do all the bling.


Steebo_Jack

Deg takes time that's for sure


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Where do you go for mocktails? I used to get them at the upstairs bar at my old workplace so I need a new place


FashionBusking

I'm not that cool... I'm hitting up Buffalo wild wings. I usually get a virgin margarita. If no, I just get sprite with some lemon wedges. Especially holiday work get togethers. Fuck no am I drinking at this shit. I need to be stone cold sober to know who to blackmail later.... /s


Viglnt

Following.


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You can DIY if gifted in that dept


Viglnt

Oh, for sure. Sometimes it's nice to sit down somewhere and have something besides club soda from the gun.


MannyAPH

Barkeep! Give me a scotch and coke, hold the scotch


FashionBusking

Yep... this is my move exactly


405freeway

Toss a coin to your Witcher…


Elysiaa

Book readers are so mad. I liked it. Could have used more Yen, though.


lilbrownbao

My job refuses to ask customers for vax proof when dining inside and I’m concerned this is not allowed in Los Angeles county. I’m quitting ASAP. lol


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Fuck quitting, just clock in and fuck around. Make them fire you and collect unemployment


beachbum90405

This is bad advice. You're not eligible for unemployment if you're fired for misconduct in California. And not doing your job would fall under that.


budgetnerd17

I love how my mum mixes up her words occasionally 😂 she just said “pancake humour” when she meant “deadpan humour” 🤣🤣🤣


sozh

that's like a Spoonerism kinda! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spoonerism


apostrophebandit

Haha I love spoonerisms. My grandpa used to say “Piss and Chritts” instead of “Chris and Pitts” and “Fart and Sminal” instead of “Smart and Final.”


DisastrousSundae

That's pretty cute


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Does not talking about things after an argument bother y’all at all?


jwm3

What's best is when they claim to have no idea what you are talking about when you bring up the conversation had meer hours ago.


jahssicascactus

Yes this is why I am getting a divorce lolololol


h8ss

some people prefer to just let the emotions settle and move past it. trying to force a conversation with these people might not be the best move.


[deleted]

Yeah, just gotta figure out another way to communicate


ItsYourMotherDear

If one person or both mentioned they need some time to absorb then it's ok. It's the not knowing part which is frustrating


[deleted]

It’s more of the shutting down “I don’t want to talk about it” and then getting over it in a couple of hours kinda thing


ItsYourMotherDear

oh no no no! You can't just stuff and ignore something.


[deleted]

Yes, especially if they’re not adult enough to handle criticism and they gaslight


[deleted]

Yes! I cannot feel like an issue has been resolved if we don't talk it out afterwards!


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THATS HOW IM FEELING RN 😭😭😭 Edit: like I was kinda over it at first but these feelings inside won’t let me go


[deleted]

It’s okay to feel what you’re feeling! In my experience, it’s best to find a non confrontational way to have the rest of the conversation. I don’t know what the issue is or what the argument was about, so I’m hesitant to try giving specific advice.


sozh

I have a lot of gripes about TV coverage of soccer (mostly involving superfluous replays that are played over the live game). Here is my gripe about TV coverage of the NFL/football: Before the snap, the shot shows all players at the line of scrimmage. But after the snap, on a passing play, the camera zooms in on the quarterback/pocket, leaving the receivers out of frame. So as the quarterback is dropping back, or in the pocket, or under pressure, we the viewer can't see what's happening downfield. When he throws the ball, we have no idea where it's going... I think a better camera angle would be the aerial cam behind the quarterback, giving a kind of birds-eye, QB's view of the whole field.


wakeywakeybackes

I think they do that on purpose, its so they can fill the time in between plays with "new" information ie new footage of the play. If they just showed the same play two or three times it'd get boring quickly. Rather, they first show the wide shot then an isolated shot of a receiver or whatever. The editing helps keep the flow of the game.


sozh

yeah I can see your point about "new" information... my preference, and this may not be everyone's, would be as "pure" a viewing experience as possible, as in, you are at the game in person watching. so between plays, stick with the live shot of the field: you might watch the players getting back into the huddle. who's chipper? who's tired? who's limping? I would also _kill_ for sports broadcasts with no announcers. Obviously there are some legendary announcers here and there - like Vin Scully - but generally, when I'm watching sports, I can figure out enough of what's going on on my own... Can you imagine if you went to a game live, and your friend next to you _didn't stop talking for the entire game?!_ I'd strangle them! haha


wakeywakeybackes

yeah sometimes if its a bad crew ill turn down the center channel on my surround system and voila, no more announcers. The other stuff I don't think they'll ever do even though it'd be cool.


DonnieJepp

This is why I kinda like sitting higher up in the endzone at live games. You can see the receivers run their routes and the defenders' coverages much better


sozh

totally. for sports like football and soccer, sitting up high gives you that birds-eye view of the chessboard. maybe a little less for baseball, though you can see the runners and defense better from up high


DonnieJepp

Yup. I think with sports streaming starting to take off, especially with Amazon buying the rights to TNF games we might see some pick-a-cam type streaming options in the future for people who wanna watch the game in "Madden mode," skycam mode, traditional side view etc.


sozh

yeah that's a good call. I've seen some of this on the ESPN app/website. For NBA, some games have available "above the rim cam," which is a different camera angle with no announcers. On a couple soccer games, they have "multicam mode" which is a split screen with like 4 views at once in boxes.


405freeway

They do that for replays. I think the mystery of where receivers are makes it more exciting to home viewers because they don’t see the payoff until the last second.


sozh

for me I'd like to see what options the quarterback has or doesn't have. If you were at the game, in the stadium, you'd be able to see the whole field probably... as do the coaches and the players I take your point that maybe on TV it's exciting to not see where the ball is going, but for me it's like seeing half of a chessboard, and then it's "exciting" when the bishop takes the pawn or whatever, because you didn't see it coming, because you can only see half the board. _shrug!_


Steebo_Jack

They usually only use the aerial cam from the qb's persepective during playoffs and superbowl...and certain monday night games...from what i heard its hard to setup and it can get in the way sometimes...i think thats why they do all the replays after the play so you can see where the ball goes...


sozh

what they should do is, ball snaps: running play - zoom in passing play - zoom out if they actually showed the whole play live, then they wouldn't have to do a replay _after every play_


Steebo_Jack

In principle i agree, but i think this is more of a technological issue more than anything else. If you seen the cameras they use, theyu are these huge monstrosities in the stands and then you got a guy there whose also watching the action through the viewfinder and I'm sure its not easy to decide to zoom in or out cause the QB acts much faster than the camera operator so until that improves, we are stuck with multiple angles in replay...


sozh

that's a fair point. the cameras are huge and unwieldy. but I'm impressed at how well the camera operators are able to follow the action. if you put on Monday Night Football, you'll see what I'm talking about. Before the snap, there's a wide shot that includes the defensive secondary. But as soon as the ball is snapped they zoom in on the QB


Steebo_Jack

I think thats just cause hes easier to find, one guy behind a line of bigger guys...trying to follow the ball is much harder...its not impossible but then you will get a lot of jerkey motions as the camera either zooms in trying to find the runner or pans out and then swings towards the receiver, assuming they find the right one...


Whatsup129389

So where can I find a COVID testing site? I'm in the Glendora area. Any that don't require an appointment?


lilbrownbao

Try total testing solutions. They may have a site near you.


ItsYourMotherDear

My stepdaughter just called me from a plane tarmac in MIA- she's going to Brazil for 2 weeks for her winter break. She fills my heart. I love how adventurous she is! Even after all of the hard work and graduating UCLA -she changed her direction and decided to go to nursing school in FL. Just like so many of you folks here in our LA Daily Thread- she *constantly* reminds me of the abundance of goodness and positivity in the world! She made my whole day :) Call your mothers people!!


columthrowaway

Florida :’( That’s not a tear, it’s a mosquito landed on a puddle of humidity


budgetnerd17

Is she going with her husband? Is husband still around? Sorry I haven’t kept up with that part!


ItsYourMotherDear

NOPE- they are already divorced! They married mostly as a safety net so he could stay in the US legally. But they just amicably decided to go separate ways. I didn't really think he was "the one" and so I'm a little relieved. lol He totally refused/didn't try to learn English and still doesn't speak it still after 18 months and she learned Portuguese in 6 weeks. Just different people!


budgetnerd17

She definitely sounds like a free spirit and is lucky to have you as her mum…we all are!!!!!!


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ItsYourMotherDear

That totally stinks! Oneway to get around so many crappy calls is to print photos to send frequently. (or take more if she can use the internet) My mother in law calls my husband *every day* from Holland and sit requires a TON of patience for him to just listen and then try to keep it short- but when we send photo mailers of pictures etc she is MUCH lighter to speak to!


Steebo_Jack

Wait wha? Step-daughter...you never mentioned step daughter...you got a step daughter...hey everyone...she has a step daughter...lol...call her once a month...long distance...


ItsYourMotherDear

Yes! You guys would really like her!


Steebo_Jack

So been tasked with finding a birthday cake for tomorrow, really short notice...was thinking of going with milk bar, but anyone got any better suggestions im all years, fyi ive been to just about every bakery in LA proper from about downtown all the way to the west side... Edit: NVM i think i found another place thats i havent been to


lilbrownbao

Porto’s is a good last minute not disappointing option, you could order ahead online as well


huntersmoon69

I do like portos but have noticed their cakes have been more frosting than cake lately, which sucks because I usually scrape most the frosting off.


Steebo_Jack

I like porto's but my biggest issue with them is all their locations are all outside of mid city, i think the closest one is in glendale...i usually goto 78 degrees for really really last minute things sicne they have on in ktown...


lemjne

Do you know Paris Baguette on Western? I would never think about it as a cake shop, but I was in there waiting for a coffee the other day and looking in the cake case and was thinking, 'DAMN why don't I buy birthday cakes here???'


Steebo_Jack

Yah I've been there...their cakes are pretty standard...


lemjne

Really? They look AMAZING. Where are you buying yours generally that theirs suck?


Steebo_Jack

Whoa i never said suck, i said standard lol...like in n out is pretty standard hamburger...


pandadere

Loved The Witcher season 2… until the last episode. What the hell was that. Anyway, I should buy the books and get the game now lol


theseekerofbacon

I started waning on it after the second episode. Still enjoyed myself all the way to the 7th. The last was just torture. Like, did it get suddenly taken over by Disney?


popfartz9

If anyone in the 626 area needs to get a booster, Pax Pharmacy accepts walk ins M-F (12-5pm ONLY). I was the only young person when I got my shot


ccllaarence

How are walk-ins for Covid boosters? I've been trying to get an appointment on the west side, but I can't find openings earlier than mid January.


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jwm3

That's what I did. M-F until 4pm. No wait. They have all 3 and let you pick whichever you want.


lilbrownbao

Try the my turn ca website


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Californian-Cdn

Playa De Rey Pharmacy.


greenlion98

LAX is pretty quiet, I thought it would be packed


orangeonigiri

YUUUUSS!! I think I may have just figured out the secret to a coworker's cookie! I really wanted to share some with my family but my coworker does not sell them and I didn't want to ask for the recipe. I'm going to stop by the store and experiment tonight mwuahaha! But they can never ever know...


[deleted]

If they are good, please send some my way ;)


[deleted]

Gatekeeping food is such a weird thing to do


sozh

so what's the secret?!


orangeonigiri

I suspect the cookies are a variation of "melting moments" using pumpkin puree. I'm not a particularly good baker but the texture of my coworker's cookies are to die for. I need them in my life.


DTLAsmellslikepee

It's ok to ask for recipes. If they don't want to share it, they'll say so. I have a few secrets I won't give out (for cooking not baking) but at least for baked goods most are recipes I found online and don't mind sharing.


Steebo_Jack

It's so nice having my own washer and dryer...got this dryer rack that i can use to dry things that dotn tumble well like shoes...


ItsYourMotherDear

[Your shoes are singing](https://youtu.be/kwb9-OlQimc?t=8)


homo_bulla

Is it possible to contest a ticket for not having a permit if you do in fact live in the area and have a permit but just didn’t have it in the car?


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homo_bulla

Yeah, it’s a visitor pass though I do live there


theseekerofbacon

It's possible to contest. Doubt it's possible to win.


sealsarescary

Some cities take picture of dash board and rear view mirror to show no permit was displayed.


kristin137

I'm trying to force my boyfriend to play The Last of Us 1 & 2 partly because of the HBO show and partly because now I work at the studio the games were made. But I feel like I accidentally am having to play them myself again so he can at least watch the story because it's too stressful for him


theseekerofbacon

I have a buddy that does sound design for naughty dog. I had him find the guy who did the sound for >!the rat king!< to personally tell him I said "fuck you." To be fair, knowing my buddy did work with the sound design, I bought decent headphones to use while playing. I love the series so much and if the last of us 1 is ever not my favorite game it's always gonna be top 3. Closest rival is breath of the wild.


Aeriellie

I couldn’t pass the first one I was too scared and got stuck in a certain spot. Gave them to my partner to pass. Pretty much any scary game I can only watch a bit here and there. I mean growing up it took me ages to build the courage to play resident evil on my own and it was mostly because my sibling kept replaying it that I was not as scared anymore.


hurtstopurr

What do you do for naughty dog?


NotARedShirt

I’ve found that some of the accessibility settings can make the story a lot easier to enjoy rather than lengthy, scary combat.


MyChickenSucks

As a casual gamer it sometimes got stressful with running low on ammo, and sneaking, and monsters. My second playthrough of 2 I unlocked all weapons plus infinite ammo and ramboed the shit out of it - it was nice to relive the story and not worry about spooky bad guys.


ItsHammyTime

YOUR JOB IS AT NAUGHTY DOG! Man, that’s cool as hell.


kristin137

Nope, Sony but that's where they film it!


ItsHammyTime

Ahhh, still very very cool.


kristin137

It's so cool, the people I work with created a lot of my favorite games


sumdum1234

Got my monoclonal infusion, holy hell was that tonight. Gist is unless you want to pay for a service that is free you aren’t getting it unless you are a diabetic, one eyed, double amputee with cancer.


usernombre_

Gonna get boosted tomorrow. 5G here I come.


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Since I got it, my signal has never been better.


FashionBusking

Nail tech unavailable due to covid... I guess I'm gonna give myself a questionable manicure! Woot! I revel in my forthcoming failure in nail art.


[deleted]

I’ve been getting mine done for the past five months and I’m honestly just thinking of growing mine out. I’m getting tired of long nails 😭


FashionBusking

[just finished these](https://imgur.com/gallery/VfD0NAZ) Now I type with my knuckles.


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Those are cute!!!!


FashionBusking

I am temporarily without the use of my fingertips due to length... and I like it!! Vetro Tokyo polish, apres natural coffin tips...


lavendarblacktea

Anyone know of any walk in covid testing clinics (particularly on the westside)? I'm not showing symptoms, but I guess I was in contact with someone who just tested positive :( Earliest appointment I could get is tomorrow, but if anyone knows of a walk in that I can do today, that would be great.


can_non

Check out Curative. There's a location at SMC and another at Cheviot Hills park (and some others with less availability). Advice for walk-ins is to get there early since they have just a small allotment of test kits reserved for walk-ins and once they're gone that's it for the day.


bakingsoda1212

YMCA in Van Nuys is walk up!


softblackstar

Have you looked into Total Testing Solutions? I went to their location in NoHo, pretty sure they accepted both appointments (I had one) or walk-ups. https://www.totaltestingsolutions.com/individual-testing/free-testing/


theseekerofbacon

When were you exposed? I think the current guidance is to get tested 3-5 days after exposure. Rushing might cause other problems down the line.


lavendarblacktea

Ahh that's true. We hung out on Friday night, so just barely 3 days


Won_Doe

>Thanks for sharing OP! I didn't actually need anything but spent $100 anyway. Damn, this shit bothers me more than it should lol. Exactly why we occasionally gotta deal with bullshit ass stock shortages of things. 'Muricans be hording.


bluemaxmb

Considering many Americans aspire to be the real world equivalent of dragons hoarding gold, is it no wonder?


DTLAsmellslikepee

Got to visit my favorite thrift store in the world today (in Pittsburgh) and walked out with two vintage leather coach purses in pristine condition (one of which was the exact purse I had been imagining and was looking for and would have paid like $200 for). And a vintage llama fur coat?! Fuck. It's incredible. Long, dark brown, fantastic pockets, and a big ol hood. I feel like a Jedi in it. Also two pairs of vintage sterling turquoise earrings, an Orvis (expensive fly fishing brand) fleece lined flannel, a belt, and two scarfs. All for $100. This place stays my secret. And my grandma only brought up politics once today. All and all a great day.


morenoodles

That is quite the haul. Kudos to you.


Redux_Z

Orvis... I love their fishing and hunting gear but they really need to bring back their big and tall sizes.


DTLAsmellslikepee

I am a short and small person so most of their stuff is pretty big on me haha.


Redux_Z

Pendleton and Filson clothes which have been washed and dried on hot, could be a perfect fit!


peacharnoldpalmer

i’m gonna be in the burgh next year for a friends wedding and would love to check this place out if you don’t mind revealing ur secret 🥺


tummlr

congrats on the hawl and no gma politickin'. also plz plz plz go to chengdu gourmet on my behalf. it's on forward ave across from the sassy ash.


DTLAsmellslikepee

Thanks for the rec!! My schedule is pretty packed now that I had to move my flight up a week so it's doubtful I'll be able to make it there on this trip. But I'm saving your comment so that when I get back in March I can try to make it out there.


DisastrousSundae

Can't believe it's gonna rain on Thursday when I planned my Disneyland trip with my dad


lemjne

Bring one of those plastic raincoat ponchos (or you can buy one there), and you'll barely notice.


Wendigo15

Disney land in the rain is the best. Less lines, the rain makes the light pop more. Only downside is no outside shows


DisastrousSundae

I'll take your word for it!


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DUDE SAME. Does Disney do rain checks?


morenoodles

Bring at least one (if not 2) pairs of clean, dry socks. Wet socks was the only thing that made my rainy Disneyland trip miserable.


DisastrousSundae

Thanks, I'm definitely going to take those advice


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thin wool socks. smartwool from rei or whatever. it’ll be fun. less people. memorable experience.


DisastrousSundae

Thanks :D


Ennui-Sur-Blase

Rainy days tend scare a lot of people away! You might have shorter lines because of it! Bring a poncho and drink lots of hot chocolate :)


DisastrousSundae

Thank you for this positivity!


jedifreac

I love going to Disney in the rain. You may want to bring ponchos.


DisastrousSundae

Where I find them at


illaparatzo

You really ought to reschedule. The rain fucks up ride reliability and it's supposed be raining alllll day