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Help me relax, hivemind!

sickinthehead — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:46:40 -0800

I am in Chapel Hill, NC and want to rent a house/cabin somewhere this weekend? Where should I go? I don't want more than a 3 hour drive if possible, and I haven't been to either the mountains or the beach in the year that I've lived here. While the mountains may be beautiful at this time of year, I think the beach on a warm sunny fall weekend also sounds like a nice idea.

The problems:

- I don't know what towns I should be looking in.

- I want to bring my dog.

- I don't know where to look for rentals. I poked around on craigslist, but I want to know if there is some other site that is good for this.

- I want to spend about 125/night.

So Metafilter, where should I go this weekend?

Help me find a dayhike for kids in the white mountains.

Thrillhouse — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:28:13 -0800

Looking for dayhikes in the North Conway area of NH. We're not avid hikers and it will be just me and two 8 year olds. We're all in excellent shape.
We've done Monadnock and something similar to that would be preferable. I liked the well marked (read: Glaringly obvious) trails.

Something maybe 2-3 miles each way with a bunch of different stuff to look at along the way (need to keep the kids interested).

Looked at Zealand but it's just too far from where we're staying. It wouldn't work out well, mostly because we sort of need the trailhead to be relatively local- within a 20-30 minute drive from N. Conway.

Any ideas?
Also, any thoughts on what we should bring with us for a day hike this time of year? I don't want to forget anything. :)

THanks!!

Where can I find a fabric with a large cobalt rose print on black background?

Ekidnagrrl17 — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:54:10 -0800

I am trying to find a fabric that matches the famous dress in the Auction scene in Hitchcock's North by Northwest I am looking for fabric in a large print roses in cobalt blue on a black background

Is it technologically feasible to shoot down a North Korean rocket/ ICBM?

crazyray — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 23:15:48 -0800

Could the US or Japan shoot down the missile that North Korea is planning on launching next week? In recent news reports such as this one, and this one, it is clear that the US is not planning on shooting down the missile North Korea is firing for the somewhat dubious stated purpose of a satellite launch.

My question is a bit more direct: Regardless of intent, are the US ships in the area, specifically the ones with Aegis systems, actually capable of shooting down and destroying a multi-stage rocket? In other words, regardless of whether we decided to do so, is it even technically feasible to do so?

Pizza Bella, pizza bellissimo

unSane — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 20:01:40 -0800

What pizzas were on the menu at Pizza Bella in Crouch End, London, during the 1990s? I lived in Crouch End, London for most of the 1990s. During that time I ate hundreds of delivery pizzas from Pizza Bella. They were the best pizzas I ever ate, and had some inventive combinations of ingredients... gorgonzola and anchovies... egg and spinach. Now I would like to make my own versions but I can't for the life of me remember the exact menu. I know there was one called the 'Alba', a good four seasons, a fishy one, a Florentine. But what were they?

(I think Pizza Bella still exists but is under new management and the menu may have changed... in any case I can't find it online).

Any help/memories most welcome. The ones I really miss are the Alba and the one with the egg, but I can't remember what they were!

ISO data

greta simone — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:03:17 -0800

Google-fu masters: I need some stats, STAT. I have been looking for two days for this set of specific data. I've been to all the usual government and research foundation sites, but I can't seem to find what I need. Self-admittedly, I have terrible google-fu. If anyone feels like going on a treasure hunt for me, I'd give you a virtual high five.

I'm looking for a North Carolina county-by-county breakdown of the following information (data from 2005 or later only please):
--Domestic violence (insubstantiated and substantiated)
--Substance abuse
--Single parent households
--Court ordered child support
--High school graduation rate of males
--Incarceration rate of males
--Fertility rates of unmarried women
--Martial, separation, and divorce rates

I have been able to find loads of other data that I need, but it seems that data on issues related to these subjects just slightly misses the mark. I also understand that data might not be available for a lot of this stuff as well.

Thanks for any help you can give.

Go north young man.

Newbornstranger — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:49:35 -0800

How far north can I drive in Canada? A friend and I are looking to go on a northward-bound road trip, looking to see the great white north. We'd be leaving from southern Ontario. What's the northernmost place we could realistically drive to?

After a bit of google mapping, I've discovered Flin Flon Manitoba and also Goose Bay, Newfoundland. Am I missing anything obvious?

Americas Bank

mcarthey — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 06:14:22 -0800

I'm looking for a recommendation on a bank that I could access from both South and North America. I'll be travelling to Peru in a few days and would like to open a bank account that I can access from both my home in North America and my family's home in South America. I don't necessarily need to have a branch location in N.A. but I need to have the ability to make deposits. It would be helpful to have a branch in S.A., though.
The home in S.A. is near Chile at the southern end of Peru, if it helps.
I looked into CitiBank, but they only list a few branches in Lima.
Thanks for any suggestions!

Post & Beam in Asheville, NC

Glendale — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:01:16 -0800

Looking for a Post & Beam construction job in Asheville, NC. Any suggestions? I have an excellent resume, great references, and pretty darn good cover letter. Unfortunately, I'll only be in Asheville from January-September 2009. I'm looking to work an entry-level position to gain experience. I've been working carpentry and remodeling for a few years now, and before that was doing high-end residential house painting.

Lying/stretching the truth about the amount of time I'll be with the company isn't an option for me. I'm looking to work with/for happy, down to earth folks that appreciate good hard work and an appreciation for detail and quality labor. Do you know any businesses (big or small) that fit this mold?

Moving to Raleigh, Need Apartment Suggestions!

my_impermanence — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:35:45 -0800

What districts/streets/apartment buildings do you suggest I check out on my mini-vacation to Raleigh, North Carolina. I plan on moving there in the near future and I want to find a place that's in the middle of the action. Hi there. My girlfriend and I are planning on moving to Raleigh, NC this spring when she gets done with her Masters of Architecture. We are both 23 years old. We’re looking to move to Raleigh for a few reasons:

•We’re sick of Ohio
•I can’t find work in Ohio (I graduated 7 months ago with a degree in marketing)
•Raleigh is within driving distance from home (9 hrs)
•It’s supposed to be a great city to live and work
•We need a little more excitement (but a city like New York or Chicago would probably be too overwhelming) I grew up with a cornfield in my backyard, and she grew up in the burbs.

I’ve done quite a bit of research on Raleigh and the surrounding communities so not much input is needed regarding the character of those places. My main question resides on what area/district street/apartment complex would be right for me? I wish to live INSIDE the belt line.

1)I want to be able to literally walk out of my apartment and grab a bite to eat or go to a nice music bar. In other words, I’d like to find a spot that’s SAFE but in the middle of everything Raleigh has to offer. So far Glenwood South sounds about ideal.
2)We don’t have a lot of money now, but we’re willing to pay the extra cash to live in the downtown area if it fits our budget (preferably 1 bedrooms under $800).

We’re going to take a mini vacation to Raleigh in a few weeks here, so any suggestions as to apartments or areas that you would recommend living at/near would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

PS. I found a lot of affordable apartments located at 740 Small Wood Dr. They include Wedgewood, Raleigh Apartments, and Glenwood Gradens... are these worth checking out?

Will I go bonkers in Raleigh?

pazazygeek — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 16:41:29 -0800

What are you knowin' about North Carolina? I am a big city girl with a potential life-changing job opportunity in NC (triangle area) and I'm flying out next week for an interview and to check out the area. What should I look for? I'll be honest, the idea of moving to North Carolina is making me feel funny in my tummy, and not necessarily in the good way. I am a 31 year old single professional lady in a creative industry. While I am very focused on my career, I am also focused on living my life to the fullest. I like having a lot of friends, I am a musician, and a verrrryyyyy wide variety of interests.

I also struggle with feeling bored, isolated and lonely if I'm too far away from the bright lights of the city. I live alone in Los Angeles (I grew up here), in an arty neighborhood, but sometimes feel disconnected and isolated just because of the car culture in this city. I lived previously in Boston and flowered and blossomed like I had never imagined I could when I was there -- I loved the vibrance of a dense, small city.

I have a tendency to get very depressed, holed up in my own head, anxiously mentally screaming at myself, when I spend too much time alone. On the other side, I get antsy, frustrated and unpleasant if not given enough alone time to do all of the weird things I like to do when I'm alone (try on all of my clothes; shadowbox in my living room; write songs; play video games in my unmentionables; listen to Slayer at high volume; sing into my hairbrush in front of a mirror, whatever) -- so roommates are kind of right out.

I am single but I do like to date, and I'm open to the idea of a long term relationship. I won't die if I spend the next few years single, but I'd rather not.

As far as interests go, I am a big fan of music, live and otherwise, particularly punk rock, alt country, etc, but have a really varied taste in music. I like going to art galleries, I like fun/divey bars, I loooove Karaoke with a good group. I love boxing; I'm training with a private trainer now, rather passionately. I also like Yoga and Pilates a lot. I am not particularly outdoorsy, but I think I could get into it. I'm politically active and like to spend time volunteering, either for political endeavors or just to help out my community (homeless shelters, old folks homes, etc).

I would say I'm absolutely at my happiest when I can spend a lot of time alone amongst strangers, or in a group of friends. I make friends easily, but have only ever lived in cities. If I had it my way, I'd be looking at a job opportunity in a dense city like Boston, Chicago or NYC, someplace with solid public transportation and a large variety of people. I love to walk around my neighborhood with a place in mind to wind up. I love meandering around listening to my iPod and waving and smiling at people. Can I do that in NC?

The job is in the Triangle area, in a suburb between Raleigh and Durham. To narrow it down, here are some questions I have:

1.) What sorts of areas should I check out when I am in town? I will be there from Monday to Wednesday.

2.) Could I live in a more "exciting" part of town, like Chapel Hill (I've heard it's cool) and still easily commute to a job in the suburbs?

3.) I am very worried about going absolutely crazy with a slower pace of life. I don't know if this is rational or not -- can you suggest things I should do that are sort of like "everyday triangle life" that might help me get an idea?

I want to drive from North America to South America

Scientifik — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:24:53 -0800

I'd like to drive from Texas to Tierra Del Fuego. How do I pull this off? Ok So I've traveled quite a bit internationally, Europe, Asia, South America etc.... I figured I would like to try something different and drive from either Texas or California down to Tiera Del Fuego in Chile, sell the truck I drove and fly back to the US. I would plan for the trip to take a few months. Any MeFi-ites done this or know any good resources for a trip like this?

In My Mind I'm Going to [North or South?] Carolina

kirkaracha — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:54:46 -0800

Does "Carolina" used by itself mean North Carolina, South Carolina, or both? In "Chattanooga Choo Choo," "Nothing could be finer/Than to have your ham an' eggs in Carolina." James Taylor sings "In my mind I'm going to Carolina" (I know he grew up in North Carolina). The Carolina Panthers play in Charlotte but officially represent both states.

So what does "Carolina" mean? I've usually heard "the Carolinas" used to refer to the two states together.

Where Can I Find Gelato

theichibun — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:29:32 -0800

Looking for a place that has gelato in or near Charlotte, NC. And a restaurant for real food to go with it. For my birthday dinner/lunch some friends want to take me out to eat. I've never had gelato and they think that's just crazy and want to take care of that. Only problem is that we don't know where to get it in or near Charlotte, NC.

So, where's a good place to get gelato in Charlotte? And if you're feeling very nice or informative, where's a good restaurant for us to get real food. Bonus points if they're within walking distance of each other, and even more bonus points if they're the same place. I'm not a stickler for a type of food, and really like trying new places.

Get me to Chapel Hill from NYC!

greta simone — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:33:52 -0800

How to get to Chapel Hill from NYC? Hey y'all. So I'm riding up to NYC from Chapel Hill, NC around the first of August, with a friend who is moving there. I was hoping to hang around for a few days and see friends, but I'm struggling with the best way to get back. I have always flown round-trip when visiting NY, when airline prices were more reasonable. Presently, I have very little money, so I'm trying to come up with the most economical way to take a one-way trip back to CH from NYC. I have looked at one way flights and Amtrak. While those options aren't super-expensive, I am looking for alternative ideas that I might not have considered.
A few things:
Please do not suggest taking a bus. I have my reasons for not wanting to take a bus.
As long as I can get to the general Chapel Hill area (Greensboro to Raleigh), I could have someone pick me up at the end.

Mostly, I'm just looking for secrets that others may have discovered when making this trek. Is there a website to find a good rideshare? I have looked at craigslist already, but haven't found much, and I'm not sure I would trust anyone from craigslist. Is there a place to find discounted Amtrak deals? Do you or any of your friends want to drive me?

I'm just trying to save a couple of bucks.
Thanks!

Inexpensive romantic dinner in North End Boston

jk252b — Fri, 30 May 2008 08:57:54 -0800

BostonNorthEndDinnerFilter: Quick! Where should we eat tonight. My girlfriend and I are staying at the B&B in Constitution Harbor tonight for a little romantic getaway (that is, getting away about a mile from our Cambridge home). We want to have dinner in the North End but since we're graduate students, have little cash to spend especially after the B&B price.

We basically only know the expensive places from before we were students, so I'm wondering what some of the reasonably priced restaurants are in the North End that are still nice for a romantic dinner (ie, not full of kids or loud drunk college students). A meal of about $50 for the two of us, including wine, would be good.

We're checking in to the B&B around 3:00 today, so the quicker the response the better!!

Greensboro to Cape Fear

jammy — Thu, 29 May 2008 19:18:41 -0800

NorthCarolinaFilter: A friend is traveling between Greensboro and Cape Fear and back again - They would love to hear some ideas on what to see? what to do? Especially interested in any recommendations of the historical variety (museums, tours, etc.).

Alternatively, suggestions or tips on interesting ecological or sustainability projects in this region would also be welcome - also, social justice projects.

Thanks!

How do I get married in a few days?

Anonymous — Sat, 17 May 2008 13:08:35 -0800

Where might my fiancé and I marry in South or North Carolina in the next few days? Okay, so, we need to get married by or on Monday, maybe Tuesday but really Monday. We'd ideally like to be married at South of the Border but it looks like there's a one-day waiting period in South Carolina that doesn't exist in North Carolina.

Show Me the Way

cloeburner — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:25:30 -0800

What are some ways to tell the direction [North, East, South, West] you are headed? And more generally, what are some cool nature tricks you've learned through the years? I know of ones such as looking at where the moss is growing or where the sun is relative to the time of day, but there must be tons of direcitonal tips that I do not know. It would be great to hear of them, even ones that only apply to certain localities.

Additionally, nature tricks would be great to know as I set out into the great expanse. I know neat things like making whistles out of acorn tops and other semi-useful miscellany, but the more you know the better!

Perhaps a zine could come of all this information.

5 Day Honeymoon On the Blue Ridge Parkway

raikkohamilonso — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 03:05:02 -0800

5 Day Honeymoon on Blue Ridge Parkway: What to See, Where To Stay? Going next week. We want this to be leisurely - probably no hiking, etc... Also, we don't want to be in a constant "we've got to hurry so we can get to the Next Destination" sort of deal.

Starting on the south end and going up.

* What are definite things to see/make effort to go to?
* Best places/affordable places to stay?
* Best places to eat?
* Places off of the parkway to go to?
* Destinations nearby in Virginia?

Thanks

NY Philharmonic concert in N.Korea. Where to listen?

priorpark17 — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 23:59:23 -0800

New York Philharmonic perform today Tuesday a in Pyongyang. How can I listen? Is it streamed? URGENT

Anyone know if the old gods protect anyone outside Europe?

Deep Dish — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:49:25 -0800

I came across a reference to the "Pillars of Hercules" and a notion that the old European pagan gods had never intended their followers to live beyond the Pillars of Hercules (so roughly, nowhere west of Spain, south of North Africa, and I am unclear on other boundaries). Does anyone know a source which expands on this notion? I am more interested in the spiritual implication of living outside the pillars, as I got the impression the gods would not protect anyone outside this territory. I may have seen this in a political piece which referenced the Monroe Doctrine or Manifest Destiny. Anybody know where I could read about this idea or study it in depth?

Vis a Vis Living in the Triangle

spitbull — Wed, 09 May 2007 10:05:28 -0800

North Carolinian MeFites: Please fill me in on the treasures of the Raleigh-Durham area in preparation for a visit . . . So I'm going to the Triangle area of North Carolina for a week in late May-early June, and hoping to check into some things that might make living there worthwhile (not just touristy stuff).

I am especially interested in a) live music scenes; b) explorable natural wonders within a 2-hour drive or so of RDU; c) the visual arts scene in the area; d) great places to eat, especially Southern food; e) ways to experience the local climate of cultural tolerance and/or conflict honestly on a brief visit (especially post-Duke-lacrosse-scandal, I'd love to see places or events where town/gown, black/white/Latino, and rich/poor interact every day). If there's something you hate about living there, that's helpful too. Muchas gracias, y'all.

portland to minn

sacho — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 20:58:53 -0800

i'm driving from portland, or to washington, dc via minneapolis, mn. i'm a little bit worried about that first leg. i'm completely unfamiliar with that stretch of land. it just looks so big. and empty. and big. i'm driving by myself. so i'm also a bit weary of that. i've never done a big trip like this so i'm not sure how long i'll be able to go at a time - i'm guessing 8 hours. is that reasonable? assuming so, where should i stop? i don't need to do any siteseeing, really. really just looking to get through there as quickly and cheaply (and safely!) as possible.

Best place to grab Metro North in CT?

clango — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 14:00:57 -0800

Popping down to NYC to visit the missus, probably taking the Metro North line into Grand Central from somewhere in Connecticut. I usually park and ride from New Haven, but would love to find a slightly smaller and more humane station further down the line. Suggestions?