But? There's always a but. When this is over, can we have a big 'but' moratorium?

Fred ,'Smile Time'


Goodbye and Good Riddance: Hey, at least you didn't get a Peloton. (2019)  

Take stock, reflect, butch, moan, vent. We are all here for it.


quester - Dec 16, 2019 4:11:07 pm PST #48 of 140
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.

good god, Toddson! apt ~ma!


-t - Dec 16, 2019 4:23:19 pm PST #49 of 140
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

That is terrible, Toddson! I hope you find a much better and yet affordable living space than you expect.


Beverly - Dec 16, 2019 6:37:38 pm PST #50 of 140
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.

Oh Toddson, how awful. I'm so sorry, and I hope something wonderful turns up, just made for you.


Laura - Dec 17, 2019 5:13:55 am PST #51 of 140
Our wings are not tired.

Todd, your apartment sounds like much in DC. I hope you have a much better 2020.


SailAweigh - Dec 18, 2019 6:37:06 am PST #52 of 140
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb

Toddson, contact the building inspector. They can fine the landlord for not doing repairs. Not sure if there is a time limit on that, though. Depends on your city code, I suspect. You might also be able to withhold rent until it's fixed. I went through something like that in Ann Arbor years ago and the building inspector gave really good advice.


meara - Dec 18, 2019 6:42:47 am PST #53 of 140

Yeah and DC has pretty strong renters laws—there ought to be some folks out there who can help you at least know what all your rights are. Especially if you're considered a senior (I don't know how old you are but sometimes that designation starts at random ages for different things!)


Toddson - Dec 18, 2019 7:35:08 am PST #54 of 140
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"

They fixed the leak, pulled down the plaster that was in the process of coming down and painters arrive Friday. So they're doing all right. Thanks for the support.


-t - Dec 18, 2019 7:39:54 am PST #55 of 140
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Glad to hear that, Toddson!


msbelle - Dec 21, 2019 12:29:59 pm PST #56 of 140
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb

I've started getting cards - not sure if part of the exchange (I did not sign up) or not, but Thank you dcp and Calli.

I love us.

I am sending out things sporadically. I had things for some of you that I am taking the holiday card situation and me moving as impetus to finally mail them out.


quester - Dec 21, 2019 4:17:22 pm PST #57 of 140
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.

One of my cards came back :-)