SabrinaP
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Jun 26, 2014 12:16:22 GMT
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Post by SabrinaP on Jul 2, 2020 3:55:19 GMT
This is definitely a 1st world problem vent, but it’s driving me batty! My stupid couch throw pillows are feather filled. The feathers are constantly popping out and getting all over the floor. I can vacuum and 2 seconds later feathers on the floor. I’m so tired of picking them up. I know I can toss the pillows, but then I would have none on the couch. It’s not the time to go browsing stores for throw pillows so I’ll just vent instead! Can you take the covers off the pillows and buy new pillow inserts? Yes they do zip and I’ve been meaning to look for some inserts on Amazon! Thanks for the Reminder!
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smginaz Suzy
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Jun 26, 2014 17:27:30 GMT
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Post by smginaz Suzy on Jul 2, 2020 6:32:48 GMT
My inlaws are in their 70s and my MIL has advanced Parkison's. They have homes in south FL and the Hamptons, and have been in their Florida home. They are planning to fly up to the Hamptons next week. Which -- I would rather them not fly, or drag their germs around, but I get why you would go from FL to NY right now. BUT. My BIL is a dentist and his wife works on occasion very part time. He has been closed for months and her casual job has dried up. They have two kids around 12/14 who usually go to camp for the summer, but camp is closed. He is reopening his dental practice. His wife has type one diabetes. They are planning to have the wife go out to the Hamptons much of the summer with the kids and the inlaws and have the husband (who works in PA) drive out there on weekends from the dental practice. I am really o.O about everything in this situation, but my mouth is completely buttoned shut because they are not my parents. They might want to check out the State of NY quarantine policy: linky
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RedSquirrelUK
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Location: The UK's beautiful West Country
Aug 2, 2014 13:03:45 GMT
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Jul 2, 2020 9:56:09 GMT
We're supposed to be on vacation in Greece this week and next, but it was cancelled due to Covid. We kept this week of annual leave and cancelled next week. Wrong way round - it has rained every day this week so far. DH is being productive but pernickety, shouty and crabby, my chest is not good so I'm not being particularly productive, and generally this is a sucky vacation so far.
Pretty small in the great scheme of things, but...
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RedSquirrelUK
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Location: The UK's beautiful West Country
Aug 2, 2014 13:03:45 GMT
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Jul 2, 2020 10:01:59 GMT
This is definitely a 1st world problem vent, but it’s driving me batty! My stupid couch throw pillows are feather filled. The feathers are constantly popping out and getting all over the floor. I can vacuum and 2 seconds later feathers on the floor. I’m so tired of picking them up. I know I can toss the pillows, but then I would have none on the couch. It’s not the time to go browsing stores for throw pillows so I’ll just vent instead! I'd be making inserts for the feathers. Have you got any old pillowcases that you can just put the feathers into, sew (or even just fold the edges over) and then just put the whole thing back into the pretty cover?
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Post by Basket1lady on Jul 2, 2020 10:32:55 GMT
I feel bad complaining about this when so many have lost jobs and have other issues due to Covid, but I’m just so sad that we can’t travel.
We moved to Belgium 8 months ago and were traveling at least twice a month for the last 6 months. DH was supposed to fly to Wyoming to take care of his father when he has his hip replacement surgery, but can’t take 6 weeks off to quarantine on both ends. I didn’t go on the Norway trip, we didn’t go on our Naples, UK, Czechoslovakia, Berlin, or Amsterdam trips. We missed our Cursed Child tickets, our trip to Scotland in September has been canceled, and we are concerned to leave Belgium’s borders because of the ban on US travel. Our 30th anniversary was Tuesday and we stayed home. I was supposed to be in Paris for that, but the DoD isn’t allowing active duty personnel to travel to France yet. And my parents trip here in October has been canceled.
I’m almost positive that we won’t fly home for Christmas as planned. And we probably won’t have the kids fly over to us.
My big European adventure stinks!
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Post by hop2 on Jul 2, 2020 11:24:26 GMT
I went for bloodwork this morning at the outpatient hospital clinic. Masks are required by all. No exceptions. The tech comes out to get the person in front of me with mask dangling from one ear. Comes out to get me next and had the mask on but under her nose. She was extremely offended when i asked her to please put it on correctly as I have autoimmune problems. Can’t wait to get the “how was your experience?” survey they always send. i had a similar issue at a medical lab. You’d think medical Professionals would know better
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2020 11:25:12 GMT
We went out to dinner recently. While we were sat away from people, we were also in a spot that had a view of the very busy drink pick up and wait station. We saw pretty much every wait staff there. Only the manager, the guy who brought out our food and two waitresses were wearing masks correctly. Our waiter and several others weren't wearing them over their noses. One guy was wearing his as a chin strap, never pulled it up. Counter and register was never wiped down.
Part of me wants to contact them and tell them what I saw. The other part wants to leave a review that basically tattles on them.
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Dallie
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Feb 25, 2020 16:33:25 GMT
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Post by Dallie on Jul 2, 2020 11:25:19 GMT
Coworker has remarkably sensitive hearing and misoophonia -- neither of which she will acknowledge. She thinks she is normal. She cannot bear to hear phone ring tones or beeps of any kind dr someone chewing...Even from two rooms away. To accommodate her, our phones have to be off, so I have missed critical phone calls from my doctor. She flipped out because she heard someone chewing their lunch in their own office with the door c!osed. I am sick of accommodating this. Get a white noise machine or n oise cancelling earphones!
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Dallie
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Feb 25, 2020 16:33:25 GMT
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Post by Dallie on Jul 2, 2020 11:27:13 GMT
I went for bloodwork this morning at the outpatient hospital clinic. Masks are required by all. No exceptions. The tech comes out to get the person in front of me with mask dangling from one ear. Comes out to get me next and had the mask on but under her nose. She was extremely offended when i asked her to please put it on correctly as I have autoimmune problems. Can’t wait to get the “how was your experience?” survey they always send. i had a similar issue at a medical lab. You’d think medical Professionals would know better I had this happen last month. I normally do not do those surveys, but I did that time! Every patient in the clinic had a mask on,but not the healthcare workers.
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Post by hop2 on Jul 2, 2020 11:34:46 GMT
I went for bloodwork this morning at the outpatient hospital clinic. Masks are required by all. No exceptions. The tech comes out to get the person in front of me with mask dangling from one ear. Comes out to get me next and had the mask on but under her nose. She was extremely offended when i asked her to please put it on correctly as I have autoimmune problems. Can’t wait to get the “how was your experience?” survey they always send. i had a similar issue at a medical lab. You’d think medical Professionals would know better
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Dallie
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Feb 25, 2020 16:33:25 GMT
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Post by Dallie on Jul 2, 2020 11:47:51 GMT
I went for bloodwork this morning at the outpatient hospital clinic. Masks are required by all. No exceptions. The tech comes out to get the person in front of me with mask dangling from one ear. Comes out to get me next and had the mask on but under her nose. She was extremely offended when i asked her to please put it on correctly as I have autoimmune problems. Can’t wait to get the “how was your experience?” survey they always send. i had a similar issue at a medical lab. You’d think medical Professionals would know better The big news here right after the bars reopened was a group of 16 healthcare workers who went to a bar. No masks no SD. All tested positive and 14 staff eventually tested positive. The origin case told the news they should have known and done better, but they wanted to party once the bars reopened. Between that and the lab experience, I am not sanguine about going in for any medical work.
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luckyexwife
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Jun 25, 2014 21:21:08 GMT
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Post by luckyexwife on Jul 2, 2020 11:56:13 GMT
My ex is being mean and cruel to me. I've stopped talking to him, except when necessary to talk about the kids, but he can't even be civil then. It's like a switch has flipped in his brain, he has never been like this before. I just don't say anything, and that makes him mad too. Everything is falling apart for me, and his yelling and cruel remarks don't help at all.
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Post by mikklynn on Jul 2, 2020 12:39:12 GMT
My ex is being mean and cruel to me. I've stopped talking to him, except when necessary to talk about the kids, but he can't even be civil then. It's like a switch has flipped in his brain, he has never been like this before. I just don't say anything, and that makes him mad too. Everything is falling apart for me, and his yelling and cruel remarks don't help at all. I'm sorry. No one needs that kind of stress. Thank goodness he is an EX.
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Post by mlynn on Jul 3, 2020 0:04:00 GMT
Mine vent is deals and coupons that are only available if I use the app on my phone. My phone is older, and it won't let me download certain apps. Not enough strength or room or whatever is needed to support the app. Therefore, I miss out on a money off coupon. I don't plan to upgrade my phone, until it is necessary due to lack of performing and functioning properly. I wish the coupons would be offered for online use, as well. If you are shopping at Fred Meyer, tell the cashier you do not have a cell phone and they will give you the discount anyway. But you have to tell them what the deals are.
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Post by pjaye on Jul 3, 2020 0:23:13 GMT
I want everyone to stop asking me for money. I know people are doing it tough - but I'm still earning the same amount. Yesterday o ordered Uber Eats - doing my bit to keep local restaurants going, tap on 'checkout and the first thing that pops up "tip restaurant $3", I click 'skip' then the total is there and it says "add tip", I remove that, then I pay..."tip driver" I tipped as much as they wanted me to, my meal would now be twice the price. Then I'm watching TV and an Uber Eats ad comes on with Kim Kardashian. If they can afford to have her in their ad, then they should make a little less profit and pay the restaurants and drivers more.
I get emails daily - from zoos, the arts, animal shelters, comedians, musicians and etc etc etc....as my mother always said "I'm not made of money!"
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Post by papersilly on Jul 3, 2020 3:48:36 GMT
People who refuse to wear masks because they say there is no scientific proof it helps curb the virus. I'm so tired of hearing " show me the research".
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Post by theroadlesstraveledp on Jul 3, 2020 6:50:11 GMT
Another enough with the fireworks post. My poor dogs! Finally got my doxie to settle down.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Jul 3, 2020 12:18:47 GMT
My ex is being mean and cruel to me. I've stopped talking to him, except when necessary to talk about the kids, but he can't even be civil then. It's like a switch has flipped in his brain, he has never been like this before. I just don't say anything, and that makes him mad too. Everything is falling apart for me, and his yelling and cruel remarks don't help at all. I’m sorry. Stay strong. Try to avoid and ignore him as much as possible.
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Post by mom2rjcr on Jul 3, 2020 19:37:12 GMT
My vet's office called yesterday and left a message telling that MaGregor was ready to be picked up. For a moment, I was like...he's okay! No, they were calling to let me know that his ashes were ready to be picked up. I don't know how else they could have worded it, but damn! It sounded like when you need to go pick up your dog from the groomer. God, I miss my dog!
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QueenoftheSloths
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Jun 26, 2014 0:29:24 GMT
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Post by QueenoftheSloths on Jul 3, 2020 21:13:25 GMT
My vet's office called yesterday and left a message telling that MaGregor was ready to be picked up. For a moment, I was like...he's okay! No, they were calling to let me know that his ashes were ready to be picked up. I don't know how else they could have worded it, but damn! It sounded like when you need to go pick up your dog from the groomer. God, I miss my dog! Oh, that would hurt. My sister used to groom at a vet's office ad she said many people never picked up the ashes because it was "too sad". To me, it is immeasurably sadder to think of those pets spending eternity in a closet at the vet's office. I have always wanted to pick up the ashes ASAP so that they were home with us again.
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Post by stormycat on Jul 3, 2020 21:15:04 GMT
I’m tired of people yelling to me about masks and my son. Yes I know we are ordered to wear them and I do. But FFS, children under 2 are exempt and those with medical conditions as well. I’m totally ok with someone saying something nicely, I nicely reply my son has medical conditions that make it unsafe for him. I’ll even state what they are. For the record he had Epilepsy and he hyperventilates with it on abd triggers a seizure. He is also Visually Impaired and uses a cane, the mask interferes with what vision he has.
I’ve actually had people yell at me and say they hoped he gets the virus and dies. Or that he doesn’t need his cane and it shouldn’t be an issue. He is not mobile without it, I would never dream of telling someone who uses a wheelchair, of you don’t need it. The cashier or receipt checker is not my child’s physician, I’m going to go with their medical advice. Oh abd o hate that they say these things right in front of him, just because he can’t see doesn’t mean he can’t hear or understand things.
I get that we need to wear them, but again it’s not possible for everyone to wear one. I’m tired of being yelled at, especially by people that most times aren’t wearing theirs correctly to begin with
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breetheflea
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Jul 20, 2014 21:57:23 GMT
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Post by breetheflea on Jul 3, 2020 21:17:59 GMT
It's a state law to wear a mask at any indoor public place as of last week. Apparently Lowe's is it's own universe because there was no one checking at the door, and I probably saw 10 people (and to two maskless men joking about Ebola) not wearing masks, or carrying masks, not even just wearing them the wrong way and one store employee with the mask under her nose, helping a male shopper with no mask and they were not standing six feet apart. to At least Home Depot has someone posted at the store entrance (and only one entrance to get into the store). I think I will shop at Home Depot from now on...
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Post by cecilia on Jul 3, 2020 23:16:40 GMT
First vent: my cousin is calling me at 1:30 AM and it is pissing me off. I assume he has drunk himself to the point of almost passing out. Only time he calls and he likes to tell me what a worthless piece of crap I am. (I won't air all the dirty laundry but ffs at least I am trying to get my life together. He isn't).
Second vent: I am sick and tired of other family members telling me how I need to feel and think about things that happen to me and not them.
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Post by mikklynn on Jul 4, 2020 0:48:05 GMT
I’m tired of people yelling to me about masks and my son. Yes I know we are ordered to wear them and I do. But FFS, children under 2 are exempt and those with medical conditions as well. I’m totally ok with someone saying something nicely, I nicely reply my son has medical conditions that make it unsafe for him. I’ll even state what they are. For the record he had Epilepsy and he hyperventilates with it on abd triggers a seizure. He is also Visually Impaired and uses a cane, the mask interferes with what vision he has. I’ve actually had people yell at me and say they hoped he gets the virus and dies. Or that he doesn’t need his cane and it shouldn’t be an issue. He is not mobile without it, I would never dream of telling someone who uses a wheelchair, of you don’t need it. The cashier or receipt checker is not my child’s physician, I’m going to go with their medical advice. Oh abd o hate that they say these things right in front of him, just because he can’t see doesn’t mean he can’t hear or understand things. I get that we need to wear them, but again it’s not possible for everyone to wear one. I’m tired of being yelled at, especially by people that most times aren’t wearing theirs correctly to begin with OMG. I'm so sorry. People are nuts.
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Post by mikklynn on Jul 4, 2020 0:49:17 GMT
First vent: my cousin is calling me at 1:30 AM and it is pissing me off. I assume he has drunk himself to the point of almost passing out. Only time he calls and he likes to tell me what a worthless piece of crap I am. (I won't air all the dirty laundry but ffs at least I am trying to get my life together. He isn't). Second vent: I am sick and tired of other family members telling me how I need to feel and think about things that happen to me and not them. You don't need people like that in your life. You deserve so much better. Don't forget that.
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Post by janamke on Jul 4, 2020 1:04:00 GMT
Non mask wearers. It elicits RAGE.
My family and their insistence on holding parties. Party #1 - My niece graduated this past spring. She doesn't care one way or another about a party but her mother has insisted. Just received the invite. "Only" 250 people invited, mostly outside unless of course it rains. Bathroom facilities are in the house. REALLY? I flat out told her we aren't going. But my dad and step-mom, who have been SO GOOD during this pandemic at staying home and staying safe, feel very pressured to go to this damn party. I'm livid. Utter nonsense.
Party #2 - My FIL passed away several years ago, the memorial fund established along with a lot of donations has helped to build a sports building at a local Boy Scout camp where he was an active volunteer. My mother in law and brother in law are insisting that the dedication ceremony happen THIS summer. The camp has said no food, no drink, masks are required (but not enforceable). I don't get it. WHY this summer? FIL has been gone for 3 years, the building is built, it's not going anywhere. Why not wait a year or two? Ugh.
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QueenoftheSloths
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Jun 26, 2014 0:29:24 GMT
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Post by QueenoftheSloths on Jul 4, 2020 1:10:13 GMT
Non mask wearers. It elicits RAGE. My family and their insistence on holding parties. Party #1 - My niece graduated this past spring. She doesn't care one way or another about a party but her mother has insisted. Just received the invite. "Only" 250 people invited, mostly outside unless of course it rains. Bathroom facilities are in the house. REALLY? I flat out told her we aren't going. But my dad and step-mom, who have been SO GOOD during this pandemic at staying home and staying safe, feel very pressured to go to this damn party. I'm livid. Utter nonsense. Party #2 - My FIL passed away several years ago, the memorial fund established along with a lot of donations has helped to build a sports building at a local Boy Scout camp where he was an active volunteer. My mother in law and brother in law are insisting that the dedication ceremony happen THIS summer. The camp has said no food, no drink, masks are required (but not enforceable). I don't get it. WHY this summer? FIL has been gone for 3 years, the building is built, it's not going anywhere. Why not wait a year or two? Ugh. Is MIL worried she won't live to see the ceremony if it is delayed?
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Post by janamke on Jul 4, 2020 1:39:16 GMT
Non mask wearers. It elicits RAGE. My family and their insistence on holding parties. Party #1 - My niece graduated this past spring. She doesn't care one way or another about a party but her mother has insisted. Just received the invite. "Only" 250 people invited, mostly outside unless of course it rains. Bathroom facilities are in the house. REALLY? I flat out told her we aren't going. But my dad and step-mom, who have been SO GOOD during this pandemic at staying home and staying safe, feel very pressured to go to this damn party. I'm livid. Utter nonsense. Party #2 - My FIL passed away several years ago, the memorial fund established along with a lot of donations has helped to build a sports building at a local Boy Scout camp where he was an active volunteer. My mother in law and brother in law are insisting that the dedication ceremony happen THIS summer. The camp has said no food, no drink, masks are required (but not enforceable). I don't get it. WHY this summer? FIL has been gone for 3 years, the building is built, it's not going anywhere. Why not wait a year or two? Ugh. Is MIL worried she won't live to see the ceremony if it is delayed? No, she's healthy as can be. It's closure for her. She hasn't ever really recovered from his death and I believe she thinks this will help? I doubt it will, but she's convinced the it is. I tried to convince her that doing it right when it is safe, is far better than this half thrown together event will end up being.
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Gravity
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Jun 27, 2014 0:29:55 GMT
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Post by Gravity on Jul 4, 2020 1:49:14 GMT
First vent: my cousin is calling me at 1:30 AM and it is pissing me off. I assume he has drunk himself to the point of almost passing out. Only time he calls and he likes to tell me what a worthless piece of crap I am. (I won't air all the dirty laundry but ffs at least I am trying to get my life together. He isn't). Second vent: I am sick and tired of other family members telling me how I need to feel and think about things that happen to me and not them. I am so sorry you are being treated poorly by your relatives. Block your cousin so he can’t call you. You don’t have to put up with this treatment just because he is related to you. You are an amazing woman and deserve to be treated with love and respect.
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