All Purpose Rant Away Thread - 3.2.1 GO!

[Lyssia510]

Why is it that the closer it gets to bedtime the louder the kids get?

[bargain_hunter_lola]

Was getting ready to take DD to school, so went to the washroom...and the toilet was leaking! Had to wait 3 hours for a plumber, but he fixed it in minutes (all he had to do was change the hose). And he looked at my leaking shower (which has been leaking since we moved in) and the only way to fix that is to remove the whole wall...
Well, oh well to that. o.o

It's too bad we don't live close! I could borrow your stroller and DH could fix your plumbing (he's a pipe fitter and steam fitter). lol.

[vesper]

I never personally met our organizations main boss. But He is a schmuck!

[GoddessDigi]

It's too bad we don't live close! I could borrow your stroller and DH could fix your plumbing (he's a pipe fitter and steam fitter). lol.

lol That would be a good trade... But at least I still don't pay for it. :p (Apartment living has it's perks!)

[Natalka]

I never personally met our organizations main boss. But He is a schmuck!

Wow, you are so far away, but I'm glad you remembered where to find us!

[bargain_hunter_lola]

One of the things we really liked about our house when we first saw it was the private big yard. It's a double city corner lot in an older neighbourhood (so the lot is huge for the city).

We only have 2 neighbours/houses connecting to our property. Both properties have their houses situated so that NO windows face into our yard. This was a huge perk for us as we like being outside a lot and I'm BIG on privacy (before this we lived in the country).

Our one neighbour is currently (yes in the middle of winter) building an addition. I've been hoping it's a garage or at least they choose to put the windows in the same direction as all their other windows (ie, not right into our yard). No such luck.

They put in 2 HUGE windows that directly look into our backyard. Not only that but the addition is only about 10 feet from the fence (small chain link fence). So now they can sit in their new rec room and have unobstructed and very close views of our yard (kids play area, pool, garden, trampoline, etc).

We've spent the last 2 years and a lot of money re-doing the yard and now I won't be able to really enjoy it.

Looks like we'll be installing a 6 feet wooden privacy fence as soon as Spring hits.

Thanks but I don't need someone watching me bend over and tend to the garden or play in the pool with my kids. Hope you enjoy the unobstructed view of my fence.

[Linda Evans]

lola....have you considered planting a row of tall trees like ceder ? its alot cheaper than a fence. we have the same problem but i dont really mind, i dont spend that much time in the yard.

[bargain_hunter_lola]

We've had so many strollers over the years and I've gotten rid of all of them because at 3 & 6 my kids don't need them. Now we have an upcoming trip to Disney and I know it's too much walking for little legs so we NEED a stroller.

I went and got rid of all ours (we had a double, a sit n' stand, a single and then an older clunky sit n' stand) for fairly cheap on kijiji and now I can't find a decently priced stroller for our trip.

Don't want to spend a lot as it'll only be used for the 1 week and then it'll sit in storage like the rest did. All kijiji has (and has had for the past 1-2 months) are $150+ stroller. For that price I can just buy one when I get there and it'll be BRAND NEW!

The parks rent double strollers for $31 US a day. We'd need 3 days ($92 US). Plus then we wouldn't have it for other days (shopping, going through airports). Plus the wait at the park to rent one... We'll be booking it to the back of the park to see Elsa and Anna. lol

I did research renting one via an outside company but again the cost is the same as if I just ordered one through WM.com (although admittedly not the same quality) and had it delivered to store for pick up. I'm leaning toward this option if I can't find a decent used one before we leave. That way I can possibly sell it when we get home to recoup some money.

We absolutely need a stroller. I can barely walk the parks without being exhausted. lol. And of course little legs cannot keep up or could risk getting lost in the crowd (my 6 year old is 41 inches tall and weighs 40lbs - pretty much the same as our 3 year old). Plus of course the added bonus of having something to hold bags and drinks etc.

I just wish I kept ONE stroller just in case. lol. We rarely used them and they just collected dust but the moment you sell it is the moment you need it. lol

Happy Update:

I finally found a stroller and it's a really nice one (better than our last double stroller that I bought brand new).

$80 for a very gently used Peg Perego Aria Twin Stroller. I'm VERY happy with it. It'll be perfect because it folds down SUPER small and both kids fit perfectly in it.

[coupon girl]

-went to doctors yesterday -I have strep-throat-so darn painfull(on meds) -cant believe how sick I have been this winter -ugggggh

[torontogal12]

Our department at work has 6 people. Three of us are sick (including me)

[Lyssia510]

Roundabouts filled with so much snow that you can't see what's coming until the car is right in front of you and a$$holes behind you leaning on their horn because you aren't zipping through it. Sorry not going to risk my life and my children's life by whipping through the worst roundabout in the city(that has at least one accident a day, when there's no snow blocking your view) when I can't see what's coming.

[vesper]

I have this on again off again girlfriend. She breaks things off, then months later comes back. She is very introverted and eccentric so I have to be very patient with her.

anyway, she just found out that I am in town so she came over to say hi, it was a nice visit I was very pleased, sad/happy it's ended late last summer but happy we are civil and get along..... BUT

Then as she leaves, she gives me a framed picture of herself that I took of her on a beach we visited last year.

Why would she do that???? Now I am frikin confused again and my head feels like one of those empty oil barrels rolling down a hill.

I can't tell if she is the best thing ever, or worst. On the other hand, with my odd job.... maybe she feels the same about me?

[salady]

oops wrong thread

[torontogal12]

Then as she leaves, she gives me a framed picture of herself that I took of her on a beach we visited last year.

Why would she do that???? Now I am frikin confused again and my head feels like one of those empty oil barrels rolling down a hill.

Whatever it means, it doesn't mean you have to pursue it if you think she's bad news

[toronto166]

I have this on again off again girlfriend. She breaks things off, then months later comes back. She is very introverted and eccentric so I have to be very patient with her.

anyway, she just found out that I am in town so she came over to say hi, it was a nice visit I was very pleased, sad/happy it's ended late last summer but happy we are civil and get along..... BUT

Then as she leaves, she gives me a framed picture of herself that I took of her on a beach we visited last year.

Why would she do that???? Now I am frikin confused again and my head feels like one of those empty oil barrels rolling down a hill.

I can't tell if she is the best thing ever, or worst. On the other hand, with my odd job.... maybe she feels the same about me?

I'm a firm believer that an ex is an ex for a reason. Good luck.