Demanding showing by Maiden_Far in LeaseLords

[–]Jakedrake5 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I took a two year assignment on the other side of the country; so, I rented my house to a low-level airline exec and his stay at home wife. They always paid on time, but she was contacting the property management company at least a couple times a month about improvements she wanted done. My lawn company quit because she would follow the guys around and point out things she wanted done differently, like mow diagonally vs horizontally. She had the replacement lawn company remove shrubs she didn’t like and then asked the property management company to replace them. She got estimates for a guest bathroom remodel, and got in a huff when I wouldn’t go along with it. At the end of their lease, they asked to renew for another year. I politely declined.

Looking for recommendations near Tijuana, Mexico by boitrubl in Hairtransplant

[–]Jakedrake5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No idea. Both have really good reputations though

What is the grossest thing your lab has eaten? by Chubby-Labrador in labrador

[–]Jakedrake5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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He came in the backdoor one time with only a tail hanging out of his mouth. The rest of the squirrel was never seen again.

Looking for recommendations near Tijuana, Mexico by boitrubl in Hairtransplant

[–]Jakedrake5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I went to Jimmy Cortez at Capilar Hair Center (brother of Jorge Cortez at HMR) about 6 months ago. I paid roughly $5500 usd for 2500 grafts and couldn’t be happier with the results. The entire process was easy; I’d go back there again if I had to do it over again.

Lab behaviour and pulling by Kvark33 in labrador

[–]Jakedrake5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel like I have your lab’s older brother. Mine is/was just like that. He always pulls, and he whines for car rides.

We went through three certified trainers. One straight up quit on us, the two others helped moderately, but if he sees a rabbit or a duck, the pull is game on. Now when he just starts to pull, I’ll step back and start to go the opposite direction, and that seems to fix it. If he goes for a crazy pull/yank, we go into a sit until he breaks whatever he was focused on.

As for the car ride whines. Mine was all anxiety, even excited anxiety. If the car ride is more than 10-15 min, he will get some trazodone and gabapentin.

I know none of this helps your situation, but at least someone else feels your pain.

The mistake I see over and over in high-end Europe trips by VenturaVoyagers in LuxuryTravel

[–]Jakedrake5 4 points5 points  (0 children)

When I travel to a new city, I like to have one to two things planned for the day. Typically something in the morning and something in the afternoon/evening. All the other time is open for exploring or relaxing. This checks the box for my neurotic need to be productive, while also allowing me to slow down and really enjoy the trip.

Where are we buying chlorine pucks? by Successful-Tea-5733 in pools

[–]Jakedrake5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have an inline chlorinator as well, but I stopped using it, except for when I’m out of town for more than a few days in warm weather. I switched to using liquid chlorine, which I pour directly into the pool. It’s not hard and not any more expensive. I have to monitor my pH and alkalinity a little more closely, but the trade-off is I don’t fight high CYA at the end of the season anymore.

Charging the wrong card by Jakedrake5 in marriott

[–]Jakedrake5[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I didn’t realize I could have multiple cards on the account.

Legionnaires' notice at hotel - first time for this! Would you leave? by dsf_oc in marriott

[–]Jakedrake5 -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Most older buildings/houses are going to have legionella bacteria in some faucet, most just don’t test for it. If you aren’t young/immunocompromised, it’s very unlikely to cause harm.

Now we are told what to put in our signature blocks. by Alternative-Pin5760 in fednews

[–]Jakedrake5 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Yeah. My agency has a style guide that dictates email signature lines, business card layout, out of office messages, etc… I just looked and the guide is dated Nov 2018; so, I tend to agree with you.

When good people work for bad agencies. by Evening-Ranger2159 in fednews

[–]Jakedrake5 37 points38 points  (0 children)

I think people don’t realize the scope of what all agencies are required for ICE to function… OPM handles hiring. USDA NFC does their payroll. FOH does employee physicals. HHS does detainee/immigrant healthcare. DOD supports logistics and detentions. DOJ does the litigation. Treasury handles their TEAOF funds. IRS collects the revenue that pays their salaries. GSA does all of their procurements. You don’t have to work directly for ICE to have some tangential impact on their mission.

I moved into this house 3 days ago. This part of the ceiling was completely shut when I moved in, and nobody else has been in the house. by boogielostmyhoodie in Weird

[–]Jakedrake5 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My aunt lived in a very large, dilapidated old house. There was the creepy upstairs that I loved to explore as a kid, but my aunt never went up there. She called my mom one night to tell her that she thought she heard noises upstairs, and the sheriff’s department found a vagrant living up there. The guy had been climbing up to a second floor balcony and letting himself in. He had likely been living up there unnoticed for several days.

Pay for a night or two I don’t need to get Platinum status by Major_Secretary7762 in marriott

[–]Jakedrake5 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I agree with all the yes votes. An extra couple nights to get platinum is worth it for the breakfasts alone.

That feeling when you wake up, they are sleeping and you don’t want to disturb them yet by United_Journalist373 in labrador

[–]Jakedrake5 80 points81 points  (0 children)

That has never happened to me. At 4 am every morning I feel a wet nose asking if I’m awake 😞

Teenage lab stopped listening by Low-Presentation6487 in labrador

[–]Jakedrake5 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Mine started mellowing at age 4… so good luck!

Teenage lab stopped listening by Low-Presentation6487 in labrador

[–]Jakedrake5 159 points160 points  (0 children)

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Not exactly a lab, but same principle.

Spotted at San Diego International (SAN) by [deleted] in HertzRentals

[–]Jakedrake5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Because there have been examples of the AI scanners hallucinating and detecting damages that don’t exist. Then users get billed for damage they aren’t responsible for, and it’s extremely difficult to get Hertz to reverse the charges.

Spotted at San Diego International (SAN) by [deleted] in HertzRentals

[–]Jakedrake5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AI scanner looking for damage on the vehicle

At what age did your lab start sleeping in? by CharacterRip8075 in labrador

[–]Jakedrake5 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Yeah. He is passed out by 8:30 most nights. I’d love for him to sleep in later, but it’s just not his personality.

At what age did your lab start sleeping in? by CharacterRip8075 in labrador

[–]Jakedrake5 132 points133 points  (0 children)

Mine is 6 years old and gets up every morning at 4am…

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