Post by UnderProtest on Apr 26, 2016 14:37:44 GMT -5
So we are moving back to the States this summer and need to start thinking about buying two cars. One car will be mine and will need to transport two kids still in carseats and will need to be snow ready. The other one will basically be a commuter car for my husband (short commute- 20 minutes or so) but also decent in the snow. We want to keep it reasonable as we are also buying a house, but not beaters. Any suggestions? Good or bad experiences with certified and used cars? Thanks!
Post by UnderProtest on Apr 22, 2016 3:33:21 GMT -5
Yeah, since you had already sent a check, you don't have as much stance to not pay now. Although I do agree that you should take the stop payment fee out of the amount since her daughter lost the original check. And I would have serious trouble keeping my mouth shut when future planning is done.
Post by UnderProtest on Apr 22, 2016 3:30:50 GMT -5
Ha, ha, ha. Funny question. We are buying and the inspection report was 134 pages long. Most items are stupid little things, but one is a fire door between the house and garage. They refused to pay for it even though it was required per code. Their agent is paying for it. The cost is literally .001 of the purchase price and they refused to pay for it. The repairs they ARE paying for are .0017 of the purchase price (and are structural). They are CRAZY. They were also trying to get us to take a broken hot tub.
Post by UnderProtest on Apr 21, 2016 10:52:12 GMT -5
@marshmallows, it does make sense. But you are going to give your daughter a MUCH better childhood than you had. You don't need to feel sorry for her as she has amazing parents who are going to do everything in their power to keep her happy and safe. If she doesn't know the lack of grandparents is to be mourned, she won't mourn. Don't teach her to be sad about something that neither one of you have control over.
Post by UnderProtest on Apr 21, 2016 10:38:17 GMT -5
My situation is slightly different as we are more estranged by geographical location than anything else. But what we have done is "adopt" grandparents in the cities we have lived in. To me it doesn't matter if someone is blood related, it is how much they love my kids. My kids get a wonderful grandparent experience without the guilt trips and hang ups of my in laws or parents. Sorry you are in this situation though. It is rough to think that family doesn't/can't care.
Post by UnderProtest on Apr 20, 2016 15:28:30 GMT -5
So apparently Property Brothers is looking for a house to renovate. You have to have a 100k budget and they will pay you up to 20k of it. Uhmmm, yeah, not worth it.
Post by UnderProtest on Apr 20, 2016 13:16:48 GMT -5
I would probably insist on the correct front door. There is a reason you picked it and a reason the builder is offering those other items as an alternative. Either the wet bar or the pergola is simple to add after you move in.....the front door, not so much.
Post by UnderProtest on Apr 20, 2016 12:02:11 GMT -5
Well, other than actually move into this house....I've got a whole to do list.
Replace ALL carpeting upstairs (before we move in) Get I-beams installed to shore up termite damaged wood beams Replace ALL downstairs flooring (ugly terra cotta looking tile and black marble/granite tile- oh yeah, intermixed with each other) Replace kitchen Replace master bathroom Repaint the entire interior of the house
Uhm, I'm sure the list is longer, but I'm drinking and can't think of them. Only the carpeting and I-beams are being done before we move in.
What made you like the X5? We have started looking at cars and this was on the list, but I've never loved the looks of them before.
It was the most fun to drive, by far (apart from the Tesla, but I hated the interior). I drove the Q7 and thought it seemed huge, and the X5 drives like a BMW. I also got a diesel, so I'm getting incredible gas mileage (about 27mpg) and I only have to fill my tank up once every few weeks.
Thanks! Did you look at the Q5 at all? I'm a fan of German cars, but don't really want anything too big (despite having to haul around two kids and all their crap). Just wondering your thoughts on size comparison.
Post by UnderProtest on Apr 14, 2016 12:15:11 GMT -5
I've had the same issue. None of the people who promised to visit have and barely any of them could make time for me when I was visiting my old city (not a spur of the moment trip by any means). I've really struggled with it.
Post by UnderProtest on Apr 14, 2016 9:36:11 GMT -5
Oh, and to answer the question, I haven't purchased anything awesome lately outside of food. Had the tasting menu at the Oblix and some amazing cheesesteaks (with cheese sauce- a very rare find over here).
Lest you think it's all high-brow glamour over here, I squeezed myself onto the tube this morning (pushy American on board!) and hugged a guy's knee (he was on an elevated seat) for several stops.
Not my pic but you get the idea.
And why did you do that to yourself?
I had to take the Tube Monday evening at rush hour. If I had to do that on a regular basis, I would have serious anxiety and/or rage.
Ugh. Sorry you have so much leftover. For the vegetarian option we should have suggested potatoes or candy (which I swear is a good group there).
The vegetarian issue is one that actually worked out well! I ordered meatless sausages, cooked them in the oven, and then the Philly cheesesteak guys put them on buns with cheese and onions.
Post by UnderProtest on Apr 7, 2016 9:10:52 GMT -5
So I have three hours to get my grocery order in and I need help rounding out the menu. We are having 20ish guests including some kids (no clue on ages) at 3pm on Saturday. No one will bring any food.
So far, we have
Philly Cheesesteaks (catered in, they were supposed to have fries too, but their fry machine is indisposed)
Chips Pretzels Veggies and ranch dip
Brownies Rice Krispy treats
Beer Wine Juice Water
I need some kind of side that is SUPER easy and something to feed the one vegetarian. Please help!
Update- So I made two huge bowls of pasta salad and another massive bowl of green salad. Two people had a helping of pasta salad and one person had green salad. But the cheesesteaks and the chips were gone along with the beer and wine. I give up on figuring out food in this country.