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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Mar 23, 2016 3:50:56 GMT
It's 2016, so it's really not cool to ask for the man of the house when trying to sell something. Especially if the name you keep asking for is actually the wife with a gender neutral first name! We quit using a certain tree service 2 years ago and found a better service. Monday one of their salesmen showed up at the door wanting to look things over - and obviously try to sell me services. He first asked for "T", my first name. I said yes and told him we no longer used them. Then he said he thought this was the "S" (last name) home, to which I answered that it still was. So then the idiot proceeded to ask if "T.S." was here and could he talk to him. He got a very frosty response that I was "T.S." and as I had previously told him, we no longer used their services. Even if I had been thinking about it, him asking for the 'man' of the house nixed that!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2016 3:52:09 GMT
My husband does the same thing. And then gets huffy when I tell him "no Rx until you in." She requires him to come in ONCE a year. He grumbles that its a "money grab" :::: insert rolling eyes :::: That's my ex. He won't see a doctor. When I tell him DS has to be seen twice a year for his ADHD meds, he gets bitchy and calls it a money grab. I'm like, dude, I don't even ask you to pay the co pay or anything, so stfu! I pay that because I get so tired of hearing him whine. My vent? Stupid neighbors got a small inflatable pool last summer. Used it once. Left it out. Now, after being out all winter, it's ruined. There's standing water, a bunch of leaves, and a trash can in it. Today, there's a mosquito in my house. The standing water is a breeding ground for mosquitoes and it'll sit there until may at least. Landlord won't do anything about it. I would be stabbing that thing.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2016 3:56:07 GMT
Actually every county now has a mosquito control board. It is under county health dept. except here, it is it's own entity.
They will take care of that pool and fine the owners.
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Nanner
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Post by Nanner on Mar 23, 2016 11:51:19 GMT
I'm tired of feeling crappy. I've not been feeling like myself since June. I don't like my doctor. I have a meet and green with a new doctor at the end of next month, so will get to the bottom of this whole thing now.
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Post by blue tulip on Mar 23, 2016 12:08:02 GMT
My vent? Stupid neighbors got a small inflatable pool last summer. Used it once. Left it out. Now, after being out all winter, it's ruined. There's standing water, a bunch of leaves, and a trash can in it. Today, there's a mosquito in my house. The standing water is a breeding ground for mosquitoes and it'll sit there until may at least. Landlord won't do anything about it. inflatable pool.. it would be a shame if it was punctured during some night and all the water ran out...
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Mar 23, 2016 12:14:06 GMT
I thought I had daughters, but I actually have five-toed sloths. I'm sorry you are frustrated with them, but I got a giggle out of your description.
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Post by mikklynn on Mar 23, 2016 12:39:24 GMT
I told DH his doctor would not renew his prescription without seeing him. I was right. My husband does the same thing. And then gets huffy when I tell him "no Rx until you in." She requires him to come in ONCE a year. He grumbles that its a "money grab" :::: insert rolling eyes :::: My late FIL said the same thing! He also complained that they don't "doctor" anymore, they just give you pills! I asked him what he wanted - leeches?
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Post by mikklynn on Mar 23, 2016 12:40:18 GMT
It's 2016, so it's really not cool to ask for the man of the house when trying to sell something. Especially if the name you keep asking for is actually the wife with a gender neutral first name! We quit using a certain tree service 2 years ago and found a better service. Monday one of their salesmen showed up at the door wanting to look things over - and obviously try to sell me services. He first asked for "T", my first name. I said yes and told him we no longer used them. Then he said he thought this was the "S" (last name) home, to which I answered that it still was. So then the idiot proceeded to ask if "T.S." was here and could he talk to him. He got a very frosty response that I was "T.S." and as I had previously told him, we no longer used their services. Even if I had been thinking about it, him asking for the 'man' of the house nixed that! Oh, dear Lord! I would never use someone that did that.
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Post by whipea on Mar 23, 2016 13:24:10 GMT
My birthday was Monday and not so D/H forgot. It was a big one too, 60. I have no family and if it wasn't for the fact I work in a fantastic place there would have been zero acknowledgment. When I mentioned what work did for me he said sorry and that he did remember later in the day. He added he did not think it was a big deal since I worked that evening. Huh? There has been no talk of "let's do something this weekend" or anything, just seems he blew it off.
Not too out of character even though he is generous and easy going but not the kind to plan anything. He usually asks what I want to do and we will do what I plan. His claim is "I am not good at thinking of these things". Still bummed that he has not mentioned or asked about planning anything, guess we will have to have a little talk. Argh.
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Post by julieb on Mar 23, 2016 13:32:41 GMT
DD and future SIL please make the last few decisions you need to for your wedding. It is 6 months away. I don't want tears and a phone call when you can't get a singer because they are booked already. Also - bridesmaid dresses might be nice too.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2016 14:01:49 GMT
inflatable pool.. it would be a shame if it was punctured during some night and all the water ran out... Here's the thing. It's ruined. It's flat. There's no air in the ring. There's enough water in it to cover the mess of leaves that's in it. It's probably only an inch of water but it's enough to create a nasty breeding ground, especially since the pool has been in their backyard since June.
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Post by freebird on Mar 23, 2016 14:19:14 GMT
You are a grown damned adult. Do these things yourself. And the vaguebooking to get attention? Lame. Grow up. I laughed at this because you kinda peavagued a bit in this post. LOL
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Post by freebird on Mar 23, 2016 14:22:58 GMT
inflatable pool.. it would be a shame if it was punctured during some night and all the water ran out... Here's the thing. It's ruined. It's flat. There's no air in the ring. There's enough water in it to cover the mess of leaves that's in it. It's probably only an inch of water but it's enough to create a nasty breeding ground, especially since the pool has been in their backyard since June. Throw one of those mosquito pod things into it.
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Post by freebird on Mar 23, 2016 14:25:32 GMT
OK here's my vent.
Dear family member I thought I was close to: Your relative is a bitch. You established that a long time ago. I get "making peace" and all. But when the next blowup happens and you vent to me about it, didn't you think I might be a little saddened that your relative threatened to tell the world about your boob job... the one you didn't even tell me about? You go under major surgery and tell the person you think is a total bitch, but not me? the person that's been there for you for so many years? I totally see where I stand now.
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Post by Anita on Mar 23, 2016 14:25:35 GMT
MRI clinic, please call to set up my MRI. Bone scan clinic, please call to set up my bone scan. I'd like to move forward and walk normally again someday!
Seller's realtor, get your shit together and do your job.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Mar 23, 2016 14:25:52 GMT
To my ex-husband, seriously, if you can't just be loving and supportive of your son right now, then just leave him and me the hell alone. I don't want to talk to you. I don't care to listen to you vent. I'm not your sounding board. You acted like a jerk to your son and now he doesn't want to see you. Just give him time to deal with the depression and don't add to it. Seriously, next time you call me, I'm going to hang up on you.
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Post by jbelle on Mar 23, 2016 14:56:21 GMT
My son wants to order a pink class b shirt for boy scouts. The option to do so is on the order form but a bunch of troop people are having a hissy fit about it. Who cares if he has a pink troop shirt?! I posted this on Facebook and the pissed off troop members are making it known! Just a quesion, what was the purpose of you posting this on facebook? Boy Scouts is designed to allow the boys to make decisions about what they do with their lives, not their mom, dads nor scout leaders. If your son posted this on facebook, that would have been more appropriate, but for so many reasons, I wouldn't have even encouraged that. My son's troop wear purple and only purple class b shirts, it's their troop color. If he wanted another color, we would have purchased the troop color and the color of his choice. Well since you posted this on facebook, you got what you wanted, now what about your son? Will this t shirt thing continue to be blow out of proportion or will he be able to go on and enjoy his troop?
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Post by mikklynn on Mar 23, 2016 15:05:32 GMT
My birthday was Monday and not so D/H forgot. It was a big one too, 60. I have no family and if it wasn't for the fact I work in a fantastic place there would have been zero acknowledgment. When I mentioned what work did for me he said sorry and that he did remember later in the day. He added he did not think it was a big deal since I worked that evening. Huh? There has been no talk of "let's do something this weekend" or anything, just seems he blew it off. Not too out of character even though he is generous and easy going but not the kind to plan anything. He usually asks what I want to do and we will do what I plan. His claim is "I am not good at thinking of these things". Still bummed that he has not mentioned or asked about planning anything, guess we will have to have a little talk. Argh. Happy Birthday! I am sorry your DH disappointed you - that stinks.
My DH is clueless about doing things just for me, too. He's a great guy and I know he loves me, but clueless at times. I validate your disappointment.
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Post by Chips on Mar 23, 2016 16:30:07 GMT
My son wants to order a pink class b shirt for boy scouts. The option to do so is on the order form but a bunch of troop people are having a hissy fit about it. Who cares if he has a pink troop shirt?! I posted this on Facebook and the pissed off troop members are making it known! Just a quesion, what was the purpose of you posting this on facebook? Boy Scouts is designed to allow the boys to make decisions about what they do with their lives, not their mom, dads nor scout leaders. If your son posted this on facebook, that would have been more appropriate, but for so many reasons, I wouldn't have even encouraged that. My son's troop wear purple and only purple class b shirts, it's their troop color. If he wanted another color, we would have purchased the troop color and the color of his choice. Well since you posted this on facebook, you got what you wanted, now what about your son? Will this t shirt thing continue to be blow out of proportion or will he be able to go on and enjoy his troop? Can you let me know if you saw this on Facebook? If you did you'd see plenty of people supported my son being able to order the pink shirt. The support was over whelming and I am thankful that people supported me. I completely uderstand what your saying about Boy Scouts being for boys. If the boys objected to this I would understand but this was an angry leader who is only involved to further her future with Boy Scouts of America. The option to order this shirt is on the form. This Troop changes Class B shirts all of the time so there is no Troop color. I am not sure what your reading into or implying by saying "since you posted this on facebook, you got what you wanted". So, thanks for venting on my vent post! Hope your feeling better! I know I felt better yesterday when many people came forward and supported my son and I.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2016 16:41:18 GMT
My birthday was Monday and not so D/H forgot. It was a big one too, 60. I have no family and if it wasn't for the fact I work in a fantastic place there would have been zero acknowledgment. When I mentioned what work did for me he said sorry and that he did remember later in the day. He added he did not think it was a big deal since I worked that evening. Huh? There has been no talk of "let's do something this weekend" or anything, just seems he blew it off. Not too out of character even though he is generous and easy going but not the kind to plan anything. He usually asks what I want to do and we will do what I plan. His claim is "I am not good at thinking of these things". Still bummed that he has not mentioned or asked about planning anything, guess we will have to have a little talk. Argh. Surprise party may be in the works?
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Post by stampinbetsy on Mar 23, 2016 16:53:56 GMT
My birthday was Monday and not so D/H forgot. It was a big one too, 60. I have no family and if it wasn't for the fact I work in a fantastic place there would have been zero acknowledgment. When I mentioned what work did for me he said sorry and that he did remember later in the day. He added he did not think it was a big deal since I worked that evening. Huh? There has been no talk of "let's do something this weekend" or anything, just seems he blew it off. Not too out of character even though he is generous and easy going but not the kind to plan anything. He usually asks what I want to do and we will do what I plan. His claim is "I am not good at thinking of these things". Still bummed that he has not mentioned or asked about planning anything, guess we will have to have a little talk. Argh. Happy Birthday! I am sorry your DH disappointed you - that stinks.
My DH is clueless about doing things just for me, too. He's a great guy and I know he loves me, but clueless at times. I validate your disappointment.
Are we all sharing a husband? Mine has gotten so bad about special days that I want to scream. He didn't do anything at Christmas ( although, to be fair, half the time I buy my own present), and then in January, he told me he thought a $300 Lego set would be a great present for his birthday in April. I said, "so you never do anything for me but want me to buy expensive legoes for you?". I think that kind of made him think because I actually got flowers for Valentine's day. He bought them that morning at the grocery store, but it's the thought that counts.
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Post by tincin on Mar 23, 2016 17:08:20 GMT
It's court, people. It's not a "come as you are, if you're able". I am so frustrated with people telling me "oh, I can't make that court appearance; I have to work; or "my kids are home"; or "I can only come after 4:00" or "I really prefer it be on April ____. Um, hello, the courts don't run on your schedule. You want court intervention, you want the court to give you relief, you be there when they tell you to. The few times I have been in court I have been offended, not just by people's casual attire but by their casual attitudes. It is appalling to see people in their sleep pants, workout clothes, ripped jeans and flip flops in court. It is also disheartening to hear "yup," "nope," and curse words in court. Sad really.
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Post by Miss Lerins Momma on Mar 23, 2016 17:29:27 GMT
Mine is to my mom... Don't call me three days in a row to ask me to do you a favor (the same favor), & not ask one iota about your grand children or pregnant daughter and then when I do the favor, not only NOT say thank you, but ask for another favor. Ugh. Aggravated today.
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Post by tiffanytwisted on Mar 23, 2016 17:36:20 GMT
Gravity , I will now have that Meghan Trainor song in my head for the rest of the night. myboysnme , always better to be safe than sorry. I say stay home and binge watch some shows. Mine is more of a whine as well. Will TV show writers please stop showing people's Smartphone texts? I can't ever read what they're showing and then I'm missing part of the plot. Just stick to dialogue for us old folks whose eyes are going. Thank you. Watching NCIS:NOLA by chance? Actually no, lol. But that just goes to show you how many shows they do this on!!
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Post by deekaye on Mar 23, 2016 18:20:31 GMT
You are a grown damned adult. Do these things yourself. And the vaguebooking to get attention? Lame. Grow up. Yeah, what she said!!!
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Post by Bobomommy on Mar 23, 2016 18:38:25 GMT
My last son is aging out of social security death benefits for his dad. This means that our family "income" will be reduced by a little over $15,000 a year. My salary only covers mortgage, insurance, property taxes, car insurance, and food. The social security keeps the electricity, gas, phone, and water on.
I had to inform my employer that I'm looking elsewhere because the public schools require a recommendation from your current supervisor before they will consider your application. All of a sudden my assistant principal can't find anything positive to say to me. If I don't get a job in the public school I plan to sign my contract with the private school where I work and live off savings for another year. They know this is the plan and yet I'm suddenly not doing anything right after years of being a "great employee?"
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2016 18:58:05 GMT
I babysit my niece's 17 month old daughter. After months of her bringing her on days I wasn't expecting her, not bringing her on days I am expecting her, bringing her at lunch time right in the middle of me feeding the other kids I care for without any warning so I can be prepared with enough food, bringing her or picking her up during nap time and being just loud enough to wake up all the kids I have finally had enough. I told her how much I love her daughter and enjoy the time I get with her but I need a schedule. I need to know when she is coming so I can prepare. I have other kids in my care and disturbing their schedule just isn't fair.
She works for her mom and comes and goes pretty much as she pleases. It is just unfair for anyone to expect her to keep a regular schedule since she is taking care of a baby and expecting another one. Her life is hectic and busy. She doesn't know how her mom expects her to be to work before noon because by the time she gets up and gets showered, gets her baby up and feeds and bathes her, it is just too hard to get to work before noon or one. How can anyone say those things and not realize how spoiled they are? Millions of moms have kids, pregnancies, husbands and jobs that require them to be at work on time every single day or get fired. She doesn't see outside her own spoiled existence.
Since I told her I need to know the days and approximate times she will be bringing her baby to me, I get a strong vibe she has been talking about me to the family. I haven't asked them. This is my husband's family and I don't want to stoop to her level and talk about the situation to them. The all know how much I love her child and have seen me bend over backwards for her since she was born. I will keep my head up and keep the drama to myself but I am done being walked all over. If she wants me to continue watching her child, she has to respect me and my schedule.
Man, that felt good to get out!!
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Post by brandy327 on Mar 23, 2016 19:48:35 GMT
You are a grown damned adult. Do these things yourself. And the vaguebooking to get attention? Lame. Grow up. I laughed at this because you kinda peavagued a bit in this post. LOL LOLOL Most of these vents are peavagued though. You know the vaguebooking is bad when you have friends sending you messages asking if you've seen the latest post that is obviously about my family.
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Post by whipea on Mar 24, 2016 0:29:54 GMT
Happy Birthday! I am sorry your DH disappointed you - that stinks.
My DH is clueless about doing things just for me, too. He's a great guy and I know he loves me, but clueless at times. I validate your disappointment.
Are we all sharing a husband? Mine has gotten so bad about special days that I want to scream. He didn't do anything at Christmas ( although, to be fair, half the time I buy my own present), and then in January, he told me he thought a $300 Lego set would be a great present for his birthday in April. I said, "so you never do anything for me but want me to buy expensive legoes for you?". I think that kind of made him think because I actually got flowers for Valentine's day. He bought them that morning at the grocery store, but it's the thought that counts. Sorry, but glad I have company in this department. He is really a good person but is terrible at events. For Christmas I give him a list and he shocks me every time by herring just about everything no matter how absurd without question. I learned not to put things that are ridiculous as a joke since he blindly buys whatever is on the list.
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Post by whipea on Mar 24, 2016 0:34:31 GMT
My birthday was Monday and not so D/H forgot. It was a big one too, 60. I have no family and if it wasn't for the fact I work in a fantastic place there would have been zero acknowledgment. When I mentioned what work did for me he said sorry and that he did remember later in the day. He added he did not think it was a big deal since I worked that evening. Huh? There has been no talk of "let's do something this weekend" or anything, just seems he blew it off. Not too out of character even though he is generous and easy going but not the kind to plan anything. He usually asks what I want to do and we will do what I plan. His claim is "I am not good at thinking of these things". Still bummed that he has not mentioned or asked about planning anything, guess we will have to have a little talk. Argh. Surprise party may be in the works? No, but nice thought. He has issues organizing to go grocery shopping.
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