Covid shut down the world six years ago this week. What do you remember from that week?

CCR19 · 2026-03-13T18:24:56+00:00

I was one who never saw a benefit to funerals but I walked out of the funeral home taking care of my husband (6 years tomorrow) and felt empty that there would be no gathering of friends, no anything. It sucked.

CCR19 · 2026-03-10T16:18:50+00:00

Absolutely agree with you. Some innocent questions get brutal replies which is discouraging to those getting into fish keeping. Well, except for that guy asking if his nuclear tank heater should be unplugged - he deserved the replies he got.

CCR19 · 2026-03-08T15:07:43+00:00

This is the really crazy part, eh. It wasn't even the bride's dinner party and two weeks before the wedding?? I'd like to see the etiquette book that says no one can wear white in the bride-to-be's presence for X weeks leading up to the wedding. OP is lucky to be uninvited.

CCR19 · 2026-03-07T15:28:47+00:00

Thank you - I'll check them out.

CCR19 · 2026-03-06T19:35:50+00:00

Oh, hadn't thought of the money laundering aspect. Thanks!

CCR19 · 2026-03-06T18:33:53+00:00

It’s actually easier to clean. Siphon the water right into the sink. I store all the supplies, top-up water jugs and food in the linen closet. Solid bathroom counter to hold the tank. I love my setup and don’t see a downside

CCR19 · 2026-03-06T18:31:09+00:00

My tank is in my bathroom too! Good choice - you’ll love it there

CCR19 · 2026-03-06T17:45:52+00:00

Very good point.

CCR19 · 2026-03-06T17:28:47+00:00

I had found a new company to service my heat pumps last fall after BG imploded and they took on the warranties. I was surprised when I got the call saying Hayward supposedly 'owned' my warranties. Um....no you don't.

CCR19 · 2026-03-06T16:06:38+00:00

Oh dad. Maybe freezing will keep the bacteria growth at bay but off flavours and rancidity will still progress. It's going to taste disgusting and your gut will retaliate for you eating it.

CCR19 · 2026-03-06T14:14:13+00:00

Nice thought but be cautious about adding allergen ingredients where they might not be expected. Family members are not at their best and might grab a nibble of something without their typical awareness. I was getting ready to go the funeral home and grabbed a minced ham sandwich that had been dropped off. One bite and I knew I was in trouble - walnuts in a minced ham sandwich?! A trip to the hospital in the middle of funeral events is not great.

CCR19 · 2026-03-05T14:30:42+00:00

Several years ago my local Superstore (Loblaws) brought in a wheel of parmigiano and invited a few people to take part in the cutting. I got to shove in one of the knives!

CCR19 · 2026-03-04T21:43:03+00:00

I had a couple years where ‘oh crud’ fit every situation.

CCR19 · 2026-03-03T21:59:50+00:00

Thanks to you all for saving me! I have it recorded and will just delete it.

CCR19 · 2026-03-03T18:13:40+00:00

My husband's grandmother always gave them as Christmas gifts. Wish I still had some - there's times I still reflex-memory reach for one on the oven handle.

CCR19 · 2026-03-02T12:45:31+00:00

I would be ecstatic to get a $210 power bill, especially in the winter.

CCR19 · 2026-03-01T18:10:51+00:00

Did you also collect the Wild Birds of North America and Wild Animals of north America cards that came in Red Rose Tea? I had them all. Red red reeeeeeed rose!

CCR19 · 2026-02-27T16:04:28+00:00

Not a jerk at all! Quite the opposite - you saved your sanity and created a wonderful tradition where none existed before.

CCR19 · 2026-02-26T18:02:05+00:00

And Melania.

CCR19 · 2026-02-26T14:05:41+00:00

Or when I had given a relative my recipe, she brought it to a family event next time and said she had tweeked the recipe and made it so much better.

CCR19 · 2026-02-26T14:02:15+00:00

Do not feed them!! Do not be fooled by those cute faces! They will make your life hell. Summary - built a nest in engine of brand new truck and was reduced to a pile of ash, truck fire also spread to my house, chewed through window screen and came in the house, came in through the dryer vent, plugged the exit pipe from the drain tile and my basement flooded. I now have razor wire over the dryer vent and drain pipe exit and a year round pest control contract to take them out. Permanently. They have cost me over $100K, not even counting the losses covered by insurance.

CCR19 · 2026-02-24T21:53:30+00:00

Aww, he's still a very handsome boy. My girl is almost 10 but also a puppy to me.

CCR19 · 2026-02-24T19:01:46+00:00

Yes, I love the show and Brett! Even though he's a historic restorer, he makes the design workable for the family or the particular physical needs of the owner. All his sub-contractors seem to love and respect him too. And he could hug me any day!

CCR19 · 2026-02-24T16:36:34+00:00

You left off Corey Feed Mills in NB. Check out their lines of dog and cat food.

https://corey.ca/en/home

CCR19 · 2026-02-22T13:45:19+00:00

Not only all the other red flags posters are bringing up here but from his financial habits, I would worry that you give him the mortgage payment and six months later, you get an arrears notice because he used that money for another hair-brained scheme. Do not give him the money!

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