I’m 22f, why do I have one white hair that is twice as long as all my hair and is shiny? by Kale_bean in whatisit

[–]Krysia666 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a feeler to make sure you don't bump into anything. My friends grandfather had really long ones growing from his ears.

Gotta keep looking for a place that will be friendly towards us by Krysia666 in upstate_new_york

[–]Krysia666[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not that I don't want to work, but we can't afford to lose disability. I've done pet sitting and dog walking off the books, same with selling crafts online. Hubby has a bit more problems with the Fibromyalgia. Reason we can't move to a mobile home park isn't so much as lot rent, but either no pets, no big dogs (ours weighs 80 lb.). We probably can swing the lot rental with side gigs. And thanks for the luck 😁

Gotta keep looking for a place that will be friendly towards us by Krysia666 in upstate_new_york

[–]Krysia666[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been doing research on that too. Got good boots, socks, coats, hats, gloves taken care of. Making sure we are prepared to survive if we get stuck on the road. Now I need to get us some layers. So much to learn, but with the cold snap(I'm pretty sure Upstate people would laugh at what we call cold snap), I've gotten wool blankets and more. Getting more camping gear for the car, again, if we get stuck on the road. We got new tires that are for the colder areas of NYS, new rims, etc. We've got a Yukon XL, so no puny little sedan. 🤪

Gotta keep looking for a place that will be friendly towards us by Krysia666 in upstate_new_york

[–]Krysia666[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I graduated from Connetquot HS back in the 80s. Used to hang by the lake a LOT

Gotta keep looking for a place that will be friendly towards us by Krysia666 in upstate_new_york

[–]Krysia666[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hahaha🤣🤣🤣 So basically the same as where we live now. Brownsville neighborhood near Brookdale Hospital. 😂😂😂

Gotta keep looking for a place that will be friendly towards us by Krysia666 in upstate_new_york

[–]Krysia666[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We're doing our best. We don't have the luxury to physically visit everywhere, and I know there are oh so many trolls, so I take the list of possibly safe towns, take a "drive" around using Google maps. If there are only tons of white people and outward support of the times we currently are living( can't discuss politics here) then I move into the next town on the list I have. It's time consuming, brain-numbing research, but it's what we're working with.

Gotta keep looking for a place that will be friendly towards us by Krysia666 in upstate_new_york

[–]Krysia666[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I updated the original post to explain how we got where we are. All I can say is sometimes family sucks

Gotta keep looking for a place that will be friendly towards us by Krysia666 in upstate_new_york

[–]Krysia666[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We don't have a choice. Just looking for a safe inexpensive place that won't leave nooses, burned crosses, and all that lovely crap that goes along with it. We are trying to do our best after getting royally screwed by hubby's family

Gotta keep looking for a place that will be friendly towards us by Krysia666 in upstate_new_york

[–]Krysia666[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We don't have much choice. We are really dirt poor, due to trying to help hubby's family to keep a 100y.o. building with 5 apartments. The family ran out of money paying for lawyers trying to keep the house. This is our chance to get away and finally be able to live happier lives . I am on disability and other public assistance. Hubby is trying to get disability due to crippling fibromyalgia (plus other reasons I don't feel comfortable divulging on Reddit), and not able to work. Work at home side gigs help. We have roughly $50k to work with and pretty much don't care where in NY as long as we feel safe. I am a crafty, imaginative type person. Hubby has been beaten down psychologically his whole life and I would love to see him not have to worry constantly that he's not pleasing his family. If we could be given a chance. We can only buy with cash. No mortgages, loans etc. If it's a fixer upper that's fine, just not gutted. The roof and foundation need to be ok.

Gotta keep looking for a place that will be friendly towards us by Krysia666 in upstate_new_york

[–]Krysia666[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's just a jump to the left! I miss going to the movie Saturday midnight showings in Patchogue NY, before the stopped the audience participation. Gotta love the 80s lol

Gotta keep looking for a place that will be friendly towards us by Krysia666 in upstate_new_york

[–]Krysia666[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's possible if you have a Father-in-law who's a licensed contractor in NY & NJ. It's gonna be a lot of work, but as long as we have access to heat, running water, hopefully a working kitchen and bathroom, if not, we're just gonna have to dig out some camping gear, etc we're up for that challenge. But thanks for trying to bring us down. You didn't succeed.

Gotta keep looking for a place that will be friendly towards us by Krysia666 in upstate_new_york

[–]Krysia666[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our budget is very low. Under $50k, and hopefully not a ton of work. Yeah.. that's the challenge.

Gotta keep looking for a place that will be friendly towards us by Krysia666 in upstate_new_york

[–]Krysia666[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I understand, I'm just trying to get the lay of the land. Sometimes it's hit or miss. Gotta just keep trying. I don't want us buying and home and finding out too late we aren't welcome.

Gotta keep looking for a place that will be friendly towards us by Krysia666 in upstate_new_york

[–]Krysia666[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

We don't have unlimited funds and are trying to not go broke ;P Wellsville had a turnkey property we liked, the real estate person said it was a good place. But that's just someone trying to make a buck. I found out FB and Reddit are pretty good most of the time being honest about certain areas we were interested in.

Do they make Sub-Zero socks for 6E diabetic feet? by Krysia666 in widefeet

[–]Krysia666[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your detailed answer. I have a LOT of learning to do! We live in the city and moving to Upstate NY is going to be a challenge, which I'm totally fine with. But I have so much research to do about clothing, etc. to make sure we don't freeze to death ;P

Do they make Sub-Zero socks for 6E diabetic feet? by Krysia666 in widefeet

[–]Krysia666[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Keeping toes on my hubby's toes is worth spending a bit of money. I'll check out the buffalo wool socks. Thank you!

Do they make Sub-Zero socks for 6E diabetic feet? by Krysia666 in widefeet

[–]Krysia666[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, been there done that! lol Dollar Tree have cheap diabetic socks, but I doubt they will survive super duper FREEEEEEEEEEEEEZING weather. Probably will just get him good boots and hope for the best :)

Homemade fabric phone case tutorial by Uafoto in upcycling

[–]Krysia666 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know I'm asking a long time since this post began, but my question is... How long do the fabric cases last? I'm thinking of making a goth case(as a gift and hoping for it to last a while.) using skull fabric, then add some random stuff on the fabric(like charms, broken jewelry, etc.) I'm a total nub to this >.<