The stupid guy from the stupid company that installed sprinkler lines 20 years ago directly in front of the stupid downstairs HVAC unit, which led to a delay in getting that fixed, which probably led to us having to completely replace the HVAC before we could close on the goddamn sale of our Dallas house, tried to bill us a week ago. We pushed back, and he was like, "I never agreed to work for free!" Then you shouldn't have put a pipe in front of the fucking HVAC. We sicced our realtor on him.
But? There's always a but. When this is over, can we have a big 'but' moratorium?
Fred ,'Smile Time'
Natter 78: I might need to watch some Buffy for inspiration
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Dana - Jun 16, 2025 4:01:35 pm PDT #7770 of 8261
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Laura - Jun 16, 2025 4:50:49 pm PDT #7771 of 8261
Our wings are not tired.
Buying houses, selling houses, maintaining houses, and renovating houses, all so much work. The first dozen years of married life, I rented, and it was easy peasy light and breezy. Granted, the homes I bought increased in value considerably, so that part was worthwhile. Still, I understand the arguments on both sides.
Matt the Bruins fan - Jun 16, 2025 5:09:54 pm PDT #7772 of 8261
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Happy birthday, askye!
I had the "oh damn, this cheap-ass flooring isn't going to last five years" realization over the weekend when I spotted some cracked panels. We'll see how adept I can get at only stepping on the load bearing planks. I want blinds and a front porch banister before I have to re-floor the whole house.
P.M. Marc - Jun 16, 2025 5:23:29 pm PDT #7773 of 8261
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
Rugs, Matt. Just throw down rugs.
Laura - Jun 17, 2025 3:33:09 am PDT #7774 of 8261
Our wings are not tired.
Today we celebrate the birth of Cass! Happiest of happy days, and may this year be filled with the best of the best.
-t - Jun 17, 2025 8:11:29 am PDT #7775 of 8261
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Happy Cass Day!
-t - Jun 17, 2025 8:13:47 am PDT #7776 of 8261
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
I got a cold brew with raspberry pearls on my way into work this morning because raspberry is delicious. And it was quite tasty, but they totally look like I've got salmon roe in my drink.
lisah - Jun 17, 2025 9:38:18 am PDT #7777 of 8261
Punishingly Intricate
Happy birthday, Cass!!!
DavidS - Jun 17, 2025 9:44:11 am PDT #7778 of 8261
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Happy Cass Day!
I got a cold brew with raspberry pearls on my way into work this morning because raspberry is delicious. And it was quite tasty, but they totally look like I've got salmon roe in my drink.
Intriguing? Offputting? One of those.
DavidS - Jun 17, 2025 9:52:53 am PDT #7779 of 8261
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Cereal (literally Raisin Bran with blueberries, stawberries and cinnamon)...
Glorious blue sky this morning. Have to take Matilda off to an early doctor appointment in a bit then deal with onerous tasks. But I'm already planning on some lazy indulgences today.