She keeps reminding me that there weren't any mice before I moved in. I just remembered that the people who lived here before me had cats.
Sometimes a thing gets broke, can't be fixed.
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Hil R. - Oct 18, 2012 1:45:08 pm PDT #21495 of 30001
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
askye - Oct 18, 2012 1:46:46 pm PDT #21496 of 30001
Thrive to spite them
The cats probably kept the mice at bay.
You're not a bad person. Mice happen. They get into tiny cracks and go where it's warm and where they can smell food.
Calli - Oct 18, 2012 1:48:33 pm PDT #21497 of 30001
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
If you're not allergic, cats might help. I'm kind of a slob, but Leifur keeps the invading wildlife down pretty effectively. Also, you're in no way a disgusting person, Hil.
Hil R. - Oct 18, 2012 1:52:17 pm PDT #21498 of 30001
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
I am allergic to cats.
And, thanks, everyone. I'm starting to feel a little better.
Connie Neil - Oct 18, 2012 1:54:37 pm PDT #21499 of 30001
brillig
A terrier type dog? They were bred as rat catchers, I believe.
edit: Would a ferret trip your phobias?
Hil R. - Oct 18, 2012 2:04:49 pm PDT #21500 of 30001
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
edit: Would a ferret trip your phobias?
Yes.
I've thought about getting a dog before. I guess I'm thinking about it some more.
sj - Oct 18, 2012 2:20:41 pm PDT #21501 of 30001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Frankly, your landlady is being a bitch. I would be thinking about moving. She has invaded your space to a ridiculous degree, and now she's lecturing you? Please.
Hil, I agree with Flea; your landlady is way out of line.
The Teacup household is feeling better but not enough to actually considering cooking real food tonight, so we ended up getting pizza delivered.
Hil R. - Oct 18, 2012 2:53:26 pm PDT #21502 of 30001
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
Moving really isn't much of an option.
This is just not a great day. Physically not doing great, and in addition to this mouse stuff, there was a whole bunch of other irritating stuff at work that I really shouldn't have to deal with, because my students are 18 and not 6, but sometimes they act like they're 6.
smonster - Oct 18, 2012 2:58:13 pm PDT #21503 of 30001
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
Hil, sorry she's such a bitca. It's not you.
Zenkitty - Oct 18, 2012 3:27:07 pm PDT #21504 of 30001
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
FFS, Hil, she actually shook her finger at you? That wouldn't be appropriate even if it were somehow your fault that there are mice, which it isn't. The mice are coming in because it's warm inside and they can smell food - even food that isn't sitting around waiting for them. Also, you might mention the previous tenant's cats the next time you see her.
Also also, there are little things you can plug into the wall that emit ultrasonic noise that chases away rodents but don't bother people (or non-rodent pets). If I were your landlady, I would buy two or three of them for the apartment. I cannot personally verify that they work, but it might be worth a try. Me, I would try those before I got a dog that I wasn't otherwise considering obtaining. Less commitment!