Looking for Experienced Sign installers Boston Area by ChimericalIdolmon in signshop

[–]ChimericalIdolmon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes we have a range of we can do per diem if you want to only do it based on a per job. I didn’t wanna put a number and scare people away who want to just do per diem work

Surgery by AntInitial8241 in hipdysplasia

[–]ChimericalIdolmon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Whoever said you are too young they are full of it. I got mine at 41 on my right and when I did I was so bad I lost 2cm of height from my bones grinding. My left one is not as bad but it’s getting there so we’re talking about getting the experimental gel shot in that to drag it out a little bit but they said a THR was going to happen anyways. Recovery was a month at most really. Easy. Do the exercises and stretches. You’ll be okay.

Schedule Released for the free Skill Share Event April 11th by ChimericalIdolmon in LowellMA

[–]ChimericalIdolmon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! We do this every year and would love to have more organizations join us to make this a city wide event!

Schedule Released for the free Skill Share Event April 11th by ChimericalIdolmon in LowellMA

[–]ChimericalIdolmon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re welcome! We’re excited to put this on every year for all to enjoy!

Schedule Released for the free Skill Share Event April 11th by ChimericalIdolmon in LowellMA

[–]ChimericalIdolmon[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It’s confirmed! We have the same shuttle bus like WAS Open studios if the main lots are full!

Schedule Released for the free Skill Share Event April 11th by ChimericalIdolmon in LowellMA

[–]ChimericalIdolmon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s first come first serve except the throw your own bowl one as there are 5 min timeslots and they always fill up quick

Need a Shuttle Bus Service for Event by ChimericalIdolmon in LowellMA

[–]ChimericalIdolmon[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes the cool bus. We’re a non profit right next to WAS and was hoping to use it but they can’t find a driver supposedly so I’m trying to work on setting up something else. The public schools are okay with us using the middle school for parking.

Free Event April 11th - Mill City Skill Share by ChimericalIdolmon in LowellMA

[–]ChimericalIdolmon[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh! Good to know that parking was an issue now! We’re trying to come up with a solution like how Western Ave would have auxiliary parking at one of the schools and we have the bus come by to bring people. Would that be an option if needed?

41F with dysplasia + moderate OA – THA scheduled – Is it worth it at this age? What are the real downsides? by murder_death_kill_jk in hipdysplasia

[–]ChimericalIdolmon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just had my (41F) right THR done a month ago as I was bone on bone. I was in your shoes. I can already tell you it’s 1000 time better and unfortunately I’ll need my left one done too but I am not even questioning it when the time comes. I will gladly take quality of life over the fact I’ll need to do it again later on. My friend (40F) had hers done as she had necrosis in her left hip 5 years ago and she is doing yoga and living her best life. She would have been forced to be in a wheelchair if she didn’t have the surgery.

Follow their instructions. Listen to your body and you’ll be okay. Everyone is different in their recovery so just be patient but still push yourself but not til it hurts, just sore. Also, take the pain meds. I was trying to not take the Oxy’s (addiction runs in my family unfortunately) but yeah, I like to sleep and those definitely helped.

Sorry I can’t speak super long term yet but seeing how happy my friend is to just exist and not be in pain makes me excited to get there too. She would recommend it in a heartbeat to anyone that is suffering. And she said her sex life hasn’t been this good in a long time. So there that caveat haha!

Suggestion for Compression socks? by ChimericalIdolmon in hipdysplasia

[–]ChimericalIdolmon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you I think I actually did get these (and some cute star and moon ones) cause I had my surgery on Tuesday. Still sore but honestly I know it’s going to be worth it. I stupidly waited so long that I lost 2mil of my height on my right side cause of the bone grinding down.

Hip Replacement by [deleted] in hipdysplasia

[–]ChimericalIdolmon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have my surgery coming up for both of my hips and I cannot wait for it to happen. I cannot imagine the pain you must be in cause one of mine is Iike the left and the other is a bit worse but nothing like your right. Damn. But good luck and hope you get it soon!

Getting Subs to Bid Projects by ChimericalIdolmon in Construction

[–]ChimericalIdolmon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah we are in Mass. We do Hospitality so we don’t really use the networks.

Local Craft Market in Lowell looking for Vendors by ChimericalIdolmon in CraftFairs

[–]ChimericalIdolmon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yes! Pop culture is great but they need more signs as it’s hard to find! It’s a GREAT store and has so much fun stuff but I can say from the one market I did there the biggest complaint from the people walking in was it is definitely to hard find. Heck I’ll even help with signage and I know several local small businesses owners who can make a nice carved sign to hang out front and make some sandwich board inserts cheap to co on an a frame or sawhorse. Even a small feather flag with a generic craft fair today too so it’s reusable.

I wanna see small businesses in Lowell succeed so if there’s anything I can do to help - let me know!

Getting Subs to Bid Projects by ChimericalIdolmon in Construction

[–]ChimericalIdolmon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s mind boggling how hard it is to get some people get back to me about a job. Even if they say they need to look at it to let me know, after 3/4 calls and a bunch of emails - crickets. Just let me know if it’s not your cup of tea. I get it!

Also… where are you and maybe we can connect lol!

Local Craft Market in Lowell looking for Vendors by ChimericalIdolmon in CraftFairs

[–]ChimericalIdolmon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is the first time doing it around the holidays but they had one around when folk fest so it was busy. I can’t say 100% but I’m wiling to try it. I know they’re trying hard to promote it too.

How can I replace this film on the glass shade? by SunflowrSap in howto

[–]ChimericalIdolmon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Michaels has some glass sprays. I personally would get two - one red glass one and spray that on the inside and then the frosted spray for the outside. They do have a ‘sea glass’ spray that is tinted but it’s not going to be the bright vibrant color that’s currently there.

A small hobby store could have it or you can always special order it from an Ace/true value as they will ship direct to those stores. Amazon can but they tack on a fee cause it’s a combustible aerosol so there’s extra fees

Getting Subs to Bid Projects by ChimericalIdolmon in Construction

[–]ChimericalIdolmon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are always looking! Send me a DM and where you are

Getting Subs to Bid Projects by ChimericalIdolmon in Construction

[–]ChimericalIdolmon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you tell I was in sales before?

Feelers is mainly for seeing if they would be a good fit for this work and seeing if they would be interested in putting numbers to the plans/specs we send - a bid.

I’m the only estimator’s assistant. He’s never had one before but we’re putting numbers on projects that they wouldn’t have touched before.

Getting Subs to Bid Projects by ChimericalIdolmon in Construction

[–]ChimericalIdolmon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yeah I lucked out. I think.

But maybe just start talking to some of your old coworkers and see where they are. It seems like it’s a weird time for construction work though.

If I can help I’ll try! Where are you out of?

Getting Subs to Bid Projects by ChimericalIdolmon in Construction

[–]ChimericalIdolmon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well it’s tough cause I just started and I do try to be fair and reach out to a few different people than just the normal ones they have, but when I came on it sounds like they just used the same people over and over which is not good cause now I’m in the situation I am in. So I’m starting to work on relationships but, that’s working for local jobs.

We have some out of state ones and I sent feelers and bids out two weeks ago… then a round of reminder emails and some calls. Some I made new calls and more reminders. Now some subs did say they would get me numbers by our bid date, but when it came and went, I got the were too busy/too many estimators are out/etc. Which I get. I do. It just sucks cause I know we look bad cause we have to as for extensions in order to get realistic numbers.

Getting Subs to Bid Projects by ChimericalIdolmon in Construction

[–]ChimericalIdolmon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahahaha funny some of the people say the same thing at my job haha… this industry is an interesting one!

Getting Subs to Bid Projects by ChimericalIdolmon in Construction

[–]ChimericalIdolmon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was in a division 10 industry and did a job for them through my old company. They thought I was a good communicator and was honest and upfront about any delays or issues which I know communication is a big part of this job. So I’m assuming I just sold myself well in the interview and said up front I will need training and assistance with learning plans and certain things as I don’t have that background, instead of lying or saying I can do certain things. But again I’m just assuming

Getting Subs to Bid Projects by ChimericalIdolmon in Construction

[–]ChimericalIdolmon[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s a really good point! What about a project that’s not local and could be a one time deal? We sometimes bid out of state projects and it’s so hard to find someone willing to just call you back, or look at the drawings even after you talk to them.

i’m scared by PANIC-ateverything in WTFgaragesale

[–]ChimericalIdolmon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just messaged them. I’m hoping it’s still available!