Reddit, what did you do to my boy, Jim?

I wandered into the "clock shop on Patterson," and ended up speaking with the owner, Jim, for a while. Clockworks is the shop name. During our conversation, Jim kept bringing up a Reddit post. It upset him.

I dug deeper and it turns out the reddit post was about a customer interaction he had with a "wallnoodle." They were puzzled by Jim's style of business and asked others to share their experiences. As is with reddit it led to stories from more people talking about Jim. 

Jim KNOWS clocks. 

Jim KNOWS watches.

Jim does not know the Internet.

It didn't seem fair that there's a conversation about Jim where Jim can't respond. So, here's a video where Jim responds. In his own words. We went through every comment and he responded to each one.

Jim wants to review everything before I post it so this video is only a response to that specific interaction. I'll edit the rest of the responses, follow-up with Jim, and post the each later for you all to feel included.

My thoughts: If you've ever met Jim, you know he is a genuine person with a passion for his craft. The post seemed pretty one-sided, except for one beautiful Redditor. If anybody has any good stories about Jim, I'd be more than happy to read him back your replies. Better yet, visit his shop and tell him in person.

TIL that quite a few garages in Richmond do not have security cameras. This is phenomenal news for thieves and vandals. But this is also news that residents should be aware of. This particular one is on South Colonial Ave (behind the Byrd Theater). There are security cameras all over Carytown (ring cameras, businesses, etc.) but in the parking garages, most of them have none.

Apparently I missed the memo this was going into effect. There's no other option to add money to her account online, except with a card. So dumb.

"Parents can avoid fees by delivering a check or cash directly to the School District."

This is a combo post for me to complain, but also a heads up to any other parents who have their account on auto pay (which is how I found out about the fee) and want to avoid it.

I'm gonna find somewhere/someone to submit a request to at least have an ACH option online.

came home from work and found this girl meowing and asking for pets! has a gray flea collar. first time i've seen her! this is southside down hull st.

Get cozy this fall with Skip the Small Talk - it’s a chill, sincere event focused on connection! We will be at Triple Crossing (Fulton).

It’s a guided conversation event—think speed-friending vibes, but calmer and more intentional. 

You rotate through short conversations with prompts that skip past surface-level small talk. It’s structured enough to make it easy, but relaxed enough to feel natural.

Most people come alone. The crowd tends to be thoughtful, open, and just… normal humans who want more community.

Here’s the link if you’re curious:

• Tues, 11/2 - https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/skip-the-small-talk-night-at-triple-crossing-fulton-monday-november-2-2026 

They're looking for a business to take over their existing lease. Sad day for Northside 😭 Can't say I'm too surprised though, compared to Spotty Dog or Scoops I always felt the service and execution was lacking.

Save the date and help us spread the word.

Grab a new book and be a local hero! All sales go directly towards library programming and most items are $1-$3, we accept cards and will have cute ripple swag. We hope to see you there!

The property in question, at 5706 York Rd. (Libbie and Gove) currently offers $950 for a two-bedroom apartment... 

Center Creek Homes has sought to buy the property in order to build eight high-end townhouses that would be marketed for over $1 million each.

Any buyer would have the option to include a small accessory dwelling unit in the footprint.

Initially, the developer said including the ADUs could help incorporate some affordability into the plans, although CEO Dan Magder last week conceded “it may have been a little too cute” to characterize them that way.

My understanding from the various designs that balance cars/bikes/pedestrians in many of these situations, not just a major bridge reconstruction, is emergency vehicle transport systems of speed is a key factor/constraint in design. Am I wrong to assume that emergency vehicle transport systems of speed will be affected as the Mayo Bridge is reconstructed? I'm curious how these emergency transport systems function during long-term construction. Definitely not trying to reduce emergency response time, but genuinely concerned if long term master plans of emergency response is a variable in this decades-long project with regards to having a physical barrier between people and giant machines. Basically asking how often fire trucks and ambulances need to go around traffic across rivers in the age of 2030-2040 vs how often people might get hit by a machine while biking, skating or walking across the bridge. The advantage people in cars have is a built-in protection layer. I wish people not in cars had that layer. anD not trying to be a smartass but fire trucks and ambulances can be redesigned to suit the needs of the where people are. We are discussing a bridge for the 2030's.

City offices are closed right now, but I’m angry about this and want to know what you all think before I call tomorrow. This is on west Moore street, where public street parking is already tight. I’m sure that businesses like the Veil (which is right next to it) would love to have their own reserved spots, and I’m sure they have way more customers. So why the hell would Pinnacle Financial services get special treatment in this way? I’m looking forward to finding out whether this is legal or they are just being selfish jerks and trying to take something that isn’t theirs

Hello all,

I am recovering from an ectopic pregnancy and I am just curious to see if any folks have any recommendations for obgyn's that have helped them through an ectopic pregnancy, took time to check in about symptoms and explained potential symptoms?

With my current obgyn, I feel so left in the dark about what is going on.

I would also love recommendations for fertility specialists. Im currently set up with shady grove, but the process to get set up has been kinda all over the place and ive been on hold for vcu fertility specialists for such a long time, neither option seems promising.

Edit: thanks for all the recommendations. It's tricky as calling vwc and vpfw there's a wait list for some of the doctors recommended. I might consider trying to meet schedule with one of the doctors recommended (earliest availability is Jan 2027). Maybe there is the option to call back to see if any openings have become available. Or I might schedule at vwc with a doctor and see if once im pregnant again 🤞🏿ill be able to switch over.

Idk! It's all just a lot.

My sisters cat has been found! I took down the last post so it doesn't clog up anyone searching for their own babies. She had been hiding in the sewer around the apartments. After a week missing, she's safe and sound back at home :)

Send me a PM with their description and or a pic and I will return them to you!

I don’t know why anyone buys stuff from this event. Do proceeds go to a charity or something? I went today hoping to find some good deals on christmas for my toddler and I was pretty shocked at their prices:

-a play kitchen for 155$ (people give these away for free in Buy Nothing Groups and you can find them in good condition very cheap from FB marketplace. The one priced at 155$ is 190$ not on sale at target right now.
-a used stuffed animal for 15$
-an 18 month used North Face coat for 50$
-board books for 3$ (get them brand new at TJ max for 5$)
-5 foam blocks (for climbing) for 75$ (brand new is 90$ at target)

Just putting this out there so maybe someone else can save some gas! I was pretty irritated that I added an hour commute to my trip home from work for that.

Hey all, I’m helping put together RVAs alternative Halloween event, a booze-free party with Kava, Kratom, THC being the beverages of choice.

100% of ticket sales go to Smol Haos Toilet Project, a volunteer led RVA based charity, who works to improve women’s health and education equity through sanitation. So get your

TICKETS HERE!

There will be costume contests with prizes, cheap eats (Vegan Options all day!), and RVAs best DJs spinning for the cause.

See ya Thursday.

So, per Axios, home buyers are gaining leverage in the Greater Richmond area. While that's generally true, it's probably too blunt an assessment, since the focus is zip code specific, not neighborhood-level specific. The most desirable City markets continue to be seller's markets. And the map is impossible to read. But interesting data.

What's your experience with the RVA housing market?

Did anyone else hear/feel that?

Did not seem like a quake...

Edit to add: heard southside near Westover Hills.

Edit #2 - 10:39 pm: ...more booms 💥

Good morning,
Our family doctor recommended that we have our adhd teen meet with an executive function coach. Any recommendations in rva?