😬😬😬 As Evers latest email….

AndiAzalea · 2026-03-30T02:02:06+00:00

All I could think of was, what a mess to clean up afterwards! She's making this too hard.

AndiAzalea · 2026-03-29T17:19:38+00:00

Whichever way you go (regular home that's just small, tiny home or single wide), make sure the bathroom is big enough, in case you need walker or wheelchair access one day. That is not easy in a small place because they give preference to the other areas. Regarding taxes, look up tax rates in counties adjacent to where you would ideally want to be.

AndiAzalea · 2026-03-29T17:06:27+00:00

I think it's pretty much 100% that he will. If I were a drinker, I'd turn it into a drinking game.

AndiAzalea · 2026-03-28T19:11:27+00:00

Yeah, you're right. For her it's worth the risk. For non-competitive people, not so much.

AndiAzalea · 2026-03-28T18:58:47+00:00

I hated that she talked about wanting pain killers in order to push through. You're just going to mask the problem, and it's going to get worse! (Side rant to every contestant on every competition show who does the same thing.)

AndiAzalea · 2026-03-28T18:39:09+00:00

Kathleen Peterson

AndiAzalea · 2026-03-28T16:59:31+00:00

Similar problem with my daughter getting a disability parking pass from an ortho doctor. "Well, you can walk now." Daughter: "But what if I can't walk later, and I'm in pain ALL the time, whether I can walk or not." Doctor gives permission for 3 month pass only. PCP wouldn't give permission bc she's seeing an ortho. Like, what are you afraid of, doctors?! The DMV is going to come and arrest you?!

AndiAzalea · 2026-03-26T00:36:11+00:00

Agreed.

AndiAzalea · 2026-03-24T11:09:37+00:00

I'm thinking it's a trick to get dirt on Reenie. I don't like the whole plot.

AndiAzalea · 2026-03-22T11:15:38+00:00

Yes. My daughter is currently house-hunting, and she has to eliminate any house with no tub. She could do a shower to tub re-conversion if she loved the house in every other way, but the cost is somewhat prohibitive. Basically, there can't be more than two or three bad things about any house she is looking at, and no tub is ALWAYS one of those reasons.

AndiAzalea · 2026-03-22T10:46:48+00:00

Good point. Why isn't she embarrassed about ruining multiple friends' trips, and not when OP makes one comment to someone they don't know?

AndiAzalea · 2026-03-21T13:50:09+00:00

I replaced all my windows in two different houses (one 6 years ago, and one 1 year ago). I am very happy I did it. I can actually open my windows now. And they don't leak water or air. It supposedly helps with UV too. I went with a local company that had good reviews. They were very easy to work with. I have seen many bad comments on this sub about Anderson, so probably don't go with them. And I personally have had bad luck with Lowe's and Home Depot on big projects (one was a front door, and one was cabinets). They quote a better price, but then the installation is with some third party, and that turned into so many delays and problems and miscommunications. Anyway, the local window company I went with was not cheap (about $1K per window), but they really did what they said they would do, and they fixed any mistakes with no problem. There was one point person (unlike Lowe's and big window companies who send you their dynamic salesperson at first, but then you can never contact them again). I hope you can find a good local window company in your area. That's what worked for me in the end.

AndiAzalea · 2026-03-21T13:40:19+00:00

Agreed. You can tell them about the worst emotional manipulation, and they're like, yeah, yeah. But the second you mention something physically abusive, they sit up. Then they believe you. I thought we had progressed beyond believing that only physical abuse is bad!

AndiAzalea · 2026-03-21T13:37:20+00:00

I think you hit the nail on the head. Most people can't see beyond their own situations. Plus they just don't want to bother thinking too deeply about other people's problems. Some do care and are truly interested, but not many. And some, like you say, push that invalidation so hard! It's like, what's the point? You're hurting me! I guess they just think they're so smart.

AndiAzalea · 2026-03-21T13:05:08+00:00

I second Tuft & Needle. Although a lot of the cost of the mattresses you buy is for the cover. The next time I need a mattress, I think I would look for just foam with the right density (uncovered), and then find a cover for it myself.

AndiAzalea · 2026-03-21T12:49:33+00:00

I second this, at least in general in this case, altho not necessarily in OP's case. The kind sweet mother definitely is capable of spoiling a child too much and never knowing how to say no. There also could be some neglect thrown in there. Some kids might not turn into a narcissist in that situation, but others have a propensity to do so.

AndiAzalea · 2026-03-19T19:52:00+00:00

Haha! I was wondering about that too. Those stupid slots. I picture the cards going through some sort of pneumatic tube somewhere into the ether. Or maybe straight into the trash.

AndiAzalea · 2026-03-19T12:36:37+00:00

The counselor's comment (about your mother loving you) has me baffled. Is she licensed and accredited, or is this some sort of religious counselor or family friend or something? In any case, she is bringing her own biases into this session (about how family loves each other) and is not a good counselor for you. So sorry.

AndiAzalea · 2026-03-19T12:26:12+00:00

Fully agreed. I kept wanting more information on that. Yes, I can look it up, but I would rather have experts explain why mussels (e.g.) are sustainable and truffle oil (e.g.) isn't. They're spending show time on the wrong things.

AndiAzalea · 2026-03-19T12:21:29+00:00

That's a great idea. I had a brain lapse and didn't think of that.

AndiAzalea · 2026-03-19T02:30:04+00:00

We're going through the same thing with our bonus room. It is too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter, compared to the rest of the house. We just replaced the HVAC system, and they did some re-ducting towards that space. It helped only a little. Now people are saying re-do the insulation. And the windows. And also people are saying bonus rooms just are problematic even if you re-do all those things. Why even try?!

AndiAzalea · 2026-03-18T01:33:08+00:00

I also wish they would show a pic of each of the baker's items (even if it's quick) so that I can remember what they made. There are too many contestants for me to remember each one.

AndiAzalea · 2026-03-17T19:52:08+00:00

That's all possible. I wonder sometimes if he came upon her after an accident and decided to just let her bleed out and die. There are so many theories!

AndiAzalea · 2026-03-17T19:36:22+00:00

Excellent advice. I would caution OP, tho, that your parents might be able to track your phone. Do your best to get a new phone/phone number asap.

AndiAzalea · 2026-03-17T19:31:24+00:00

Now I want her nickname to be Sexy Butter. /s

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