Thursday rants...

[gogreengowhite]

What do you need to rant about?

Here's mine...

I just cleaned out moldy smelly coffee from the area under the water dispenser. Who still does not know that a free standing Culligan water tank does not have a drain???

[ddi741]

If the people down the street don't start bringing their dogs inside at night, I am going to knock on their door at 3am and bark at them.
They are allowed inside but have 24 hr access to their yard so any time of night they might be outside barking away. I can't imagine that the people who live right next to them have not complained.

[Roc A Bee]

It's going to be 101 degrees this weekend. I'm not ready for he heat!

[steph96]

The rain will not stop. I'm tired of all the mud and flooding.

[bostonmichelle]

I just want to give someone money to install a new above ground pool. Is it that hard to call me back??

[konapoppy]

I am delivering a training today and tomorrow for the first time and I am so nervous. I just want it to be over.

[raangoli]

I think my plantar fasciitis is back. This makes me want to kick things, which really doesn't help the situation.

[macmars45]

Last night H and I came home to water leaking out of our wall by the baseboard. Ugh. Plumber comes today. We just bought this townhouse 2 months ago. Maybe someday I'll stop bleeding money.  I think H finally gets why I want us to increase our savings as fast as possible. *sigh*

Also I think our townhouse is next to the only owner that loves BBQ and is terrible horrible at it. So I have to close my windows or my whole house smells like burnt BBQ. Last night he was at it from 5:30pm-8:30pm. It's going to be a long ass hot summer when I have to close my windows during the only cool part of the day that I'm home & not asleep and I have no AC because obviously it never gets hot in Seattle /sarcasm and according to the HOA we're not allowed to get AC units.

[ddi741]

May 28, 2015 8:34:00 GMT -5 bostonmichelle said:

I just want to give someone money to install a new above ground pool. Is it that hard to call me back??

The last few months as we were chasing contractors to give us a quote on something, my H said, "I swear, I could call them and tell them there is a $100 taped to the front door and all they have to do is show up to get it and they still wouldn't bother".

I just don't understand contractors now.  No one calls back, no one shows up on time for quotes. We had two who wanted to give quotes via text based on pictures we sent them.  

[ddi741]

May 28, 2015 9:42:33 GMT -5 scm1011 said:

I work in such an old boys club, and the sexist comments are so out of control sometimes. Today I'm in the kitchen and one of the older guys outside of my department asked a question about my research. When I was done explaining he turned to another guy in the kitchen and said "Ain't she something? I love a smart woman." I know he was trying to be complimentary, but 

That comment wouldn't bother me.  I think he was just complimenting you.  He was impressed with your knowledge. 

[ddi741]

scm1011,
I really think he was just saying that he was impressed. You explained your research well vs someone who wouldn't be able to do that.

[mbcdefg]

May 28, 2015 9:50:36 GMT -5 scm1011 said:

May 28, 2015 9:44:59 GMT -5 ddi741 said:

That comment wouldn't bother me.  I think he was just complimenting you.  He was impressed with your knowledge. 

Hmmm, I guess I took it as he was impressed by my knowledge given I was a woman, but perhaps I'm being too sensitive. Since the other guy in the kitchen snorted and immediately looked wide-eyed at me I felt like he took it the same way.

I don't think he was being condescending, but that was definitely not the right way to phrase it. 

[crashgizmo]

May 28, 2015 8:36:31 GMT -5 raangoli said:

I think my plantar fasciitis is back. This makes me want to kick things, which really doesn't help the situation.

I have PF as well, and have for many years (damn me being a cocktail waitress who wore shitty shoes for like 8 years straight). 

I've done the cortisone shots and wearing the boot, but that absolute best solution for me is rolling a water bottle 1/2 full of frozen water under my foot 20 minutes a day. I just keep it in the freezer and pull it out while I'm watching TV. Also, Vionic shoes have been a godsend. The docs were considering surgery a few years ago but things have turned around so much thanks to those things. 

[crashgizmo]

My ILs are still here. We went to a comedy club last night and my MIL couldn't grasp the concept of the 2 drink minimum rule (the tickets were free.) "But I'm not thirsty!" "I know, but just order a soda." "But I don't want a soda." "Fine, order a glass of wine and I'll slam it down when I'm done with mine."

I love them dearly, but there is great fodder for a blog with some of the comments.

[raangoli]

May 28, 2015 10:34:17 GMT -5 crashgizmo said:

May 28, 2015 8:36:31 GMT -5 raangoli said:

I think my plantar fasciitis is back. This makes me want to kick things, which really doesn't help the situation.

I have PF as well, and have for many years (damn me being a cocktail waitress who wore shitty shoes for like 8 years straight). 

I've done the cortisone shots and wearing the boot, but that absolute best solution for me is rolling a water bottle 1/2 full of frozen water under my foot 20 minutes a day. I just keep it in the freezer and pull it out while I'm watching TV. Also, Vionic shoes have been a godsend. The docs were considering surgery a few years ago but things have turned around so much thanks to those things. 

I am sorry you have to deal with the pain as well. I've tried everything as well - the boot, the shots, the water ball rolling, and even (cold) laser therapy with the chiro. I know it stems mostly from my tight hamstrings and calves, so I even go get a massage. But usually, I just sit at my desk all day with my shoes off, rolling my foot on this:



Edit: I haven't bought the Vionic shoes because they aren't my jam, but I do wear orthotics in regular (flat) shoes.

[rubytue]

May 28, 2015 10:34:17 GMT -5 crashgizmo said:

May 28, 2015 8:36:31 GMT -5 raangoli said:

I think my plantar fasciitis is back. This makes me want to kick things, which really doesn't help the situation.

I have PF as well, and have for many years (damn me being a cocktail waitress who wore shitty shoes for like 8 years straight). 

I've done the cortisone shots and wearing the boot, but that absolute best solution for me is rolling a water bottle 1/2 full of frozen water under my foot 20 minutes a day. I just keep it in the freezer and pull it out while I'm watching TV. Also, Vionic shoes have been a godsend. The docs were considering surgery a few years ago but things have turned around so much thanks to those things. 

Big fat ditto to Vionic shoes! I even have two pairs of Vionic flip flops. I can run around for days in those.

[monsterz]

It is a gorgeous day here and I would love to relax by the pool but can't because Jr is grounded for the day.

[irene adler]

I hate, hate, hate it when I make the mistake of venting to someone and I am told that I should just do the same. Examples--frustration over a CW who comes in late (why don't you just come in late!) or dh spending money on something frivolous (why don't you buy something frivolous too!?)

NO. TWO WRONGS DO NOT MAKE A RIGHT. DOUBLING DOWN ON THE TIME/MONEY/WHATEVER IN QUESTION DOES NOT MAKE IT OK.

[irene adler]

Stan, that is terrible. I'm so sorry.

[crashgizmo]

May 28, 2015 10:53:44 GMT -5 raangoli said:

May 28, 2015 10:34:17 GMT -5 crashgizmo said:

I have PF as well, and have for many years (damn me being a cocktail waitress who wore shitty shoes for like 8 years straight). 

I've done the cortisone shots and wearing the boot, but that absolute best solution for me is rolling a water bottle 1/2 full of frozen water under my foot 20 minutes a day. I just keep it in the freezer and pull it out while I'm watching TV. Also, Vionic shoes have been a godsend. The docs were considering surgery a few years ago but things have turned around so much thanks to those things. 

I am sorry you have to deal with the pain as well. I've tried everything as well - the boot, the shots, the water ball rolling, and even (cold) laser therapy with the chiro. I know it stems mostly from my tight hamstrings and calves, so I even go get a massage. But usually, I just sit at my desk all day with my shoes off, rolling my foot on this:



Edit: I haven't bought the Vionic shoes because they aren't my jam, but I do wear orthotics in regular (flat) shoes.

Have they talked to you about the surgery? My mom had it in both feet after nothing else worked and has never regretted it. I know there are some potential issues with it though. 

[raangoli]

crashgizmo - The podiatrist did mention that as a fringe option, but I would really rather not. It did get better for a few months and that was glorious. I am hopeful that if I throw everything at it again, it will get better again.

Stan - I am sorry. There are no words to describe how angry and disappointed I am for you to have to go through everything all over again.

[gogreengowhite]

Stan I'm sending you love and strength. That is horrible! I'm so sorry!

[explorer2001]

May 28, 2015 11:01:25 GMT -5 Stan said:

PDQ

How awful! How irresponsible of the person who messed up! How difficult for you to have to go through all of it again! Please know I support you. Feel free to pm if I can do anything even if it is just providing a safe place to vent. Hugs.

I had to repeatedly relive the abuse my exH put me through so many times with courts, my family, social circles, and therapy; that I just couldn't make myself go through the extra stuff with church and eventually left that religion over it. I know its not the same, but I empathize.

[LoveTrains]

May 28, 2015 8:34:00 GMT -5 bostonmichelle said:

I just want to give someone money to install a new above ground pool. Is it that hard to call me back??

pool party at your house again?!

[bostonmichelle]

May 28, 2015 11:55:16 GMT -5 LoveTrains said:

May 28, 2015 8:34:00 GMT -5 bostonmichelle said:

I just want to give someone money to install a new above ground pool. Is it that hard to call me back??

pool party at your house again?!

Absolutely. I'm thinking August GTG? As long as I get a pool installed! If not, just a bbq works as well.

[steph96]

My husband's grandmother is going crazy with the "forgive Josh Duggar and bring back 19 kids and counting" bullshit. She has never made such an effort to defend anything else, but this is her hill to die on. It's so gross. I didn't like her before and now I really don't like her.

[crashgizmo]

Stan, I'm so sorry. I can't imagine how hard that must be.

[LoveTrains]

Wow Stan I am so sorry. That really sucks. We are here for you!

[kathybela]

May 28, 2015 8:55:28 GMT -5 macmars45 said:

Last night H and I came home to water leaking out of our wall by the baseboard. Ugh. Plumber comes today. We just bought this townhouse 2 months ago. Maybe someday I'll stop bleeding money.  I think H finally gets why I want us to increase our savings as fast as possible. *sigh*

Also I think our townhouse is next to the only owner that loves BBQ and is terrible horrible at it. So I have to close my windows or my whole house smells like burnt BBQ. Last night he was at it from 5:30pm-8:30pm. It's going to be a long ass hot summer when I have to close my windows during the only cool part of the day that I'm home & not asleep and I have no AC because obviously it never gets hot in Seattle /sarcasm and according to the HOA we're not allowed to get AC units.

Will your HOA allow you to have a portable air conditioner like this? They can be a god-send and are easy to set up. Not the most attractive in the house but there is nothing hanging out the window

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