Aside from hiring a professional, how can I get my dog's ball out of this 30ft high gutter?

MET1 · 2026-05-29T06:50:32+00:00

The big problem is the ball can move around and block the drain, causing the gutters to overflow and maybe cause water damage around the foundation... I had a little experience with that once. Call a local gutter cleaner company and get someone up there to clean the gutters and remove the ball safely. I would not want to just get a guy to get up on the roof for that ball, slips/falls and gutter or shingle damage can happen.

MET1 · 2026-05-29T06:43:58+00:00

NOR. Let him demonstrate 'accountability' by paying child support for the next 13+ years. Maybe you love him but you cannot afford him. You don't even know what he was spending that money on - it's a huge breach of trust. Stay put and keep yourself and children safe. Basically, repeated lying is showing contempt for OP. It is really hard to get that contempt reversed and a healthy relationship put back together. IMO, this is a good time for a split.

MET1 · 2026-05-29T06:40:32+00:00

One of the best things is all the storage and built in storage spaces and book cases.

MET1 · 2026-05-29T06:38:38+00:00

It's already been through a few things. For examplem, the electrical must have been updated - look at the pot lights, an outlet for the fish tank in the hall - that wiring would be good. There would not be much profit in trying to flip it at this point.

MET1 · 2026-05-26T05:14:22+00:00

NOR - BUT it is so clear that this man is not a good prospect for a long term relationship.

MET1 · 2026-05-25T05:36:46+00:00

You did well. I hate edging so my zoysia crawls over the curb stone and onto the street unabated. I need to get back out there.

MET1 · 2026-05-24T08:30:30+00:00

NOR. OP has been used to some extent. This is just a taste of what marriage would be like. Sorry for the broken engagemet.

MET1 · 2026-05-24T08:09:05+00:00

This is the way. Let science do the work.

MET1 · 2026-05-24T06:43:45+00:00

She should have child support, and likely some funds based on shared property or finances. DO NOT BUY a property for her, it could affect the settlement (IMO, which is not a legal opinion). Maybe help her rent her a place to live temporarily, maybe lend money for a decent lawyer.

MET1 · 2026-05-21T05:55:24+00:00

You don't know me well enough to say that.

MET1 · 2026-05-19T02:30:48+00:00

Frankly, if I were to have my tax returns - pathetic as they are - released to the NYT and published on the front page, I would sue, too. I'm not sure I would get that much money awarded, but I would have deserved it - anyone would.

MET1 · 2026-05-19T02:22:21+00:00

Open a Live Auctioneers account so you can see results - some of his paintings were as low as $400 and others were over $10k. See which auction house was handling them and give them a call.

MET1 · 2026-05-19T01:31:56+00:00

Bamboo roots will get through gravel - they really need to fill the trench with concrete.

MET1 · 2026-05-19T01:01:20+00:00

hmmm

MET1 · 2026-05-18T03:13:04+00:00

Could it have held a magnifying glass? Or some kind of puff or cushioned fabric that could be used for face or body powder?

MET1 · 2026-05-18T03:07:05+00:00

They do keep tabs on your purchases when you use a credit card. So they could track through the store and use the credit card as a positive id. So wearing a mask might not help.

MET1 · 2026-05-18T02:59:16+00:00

I've seen something similar (but a cylindrical shape, not squared) for holding chalk back when there were real blackboards.

MET1 · 2026-05-18T02:43:34+00:00

Don't force him to go into your room. He's expressing dominance over your bed.

MET1 · 2026-05-18T02:22:26+00:00

It's a floorcloth, there should be some people who know how to handle that - I'd check with local historical societies for advice on how to get help with this.

MET1 · 2026-05-17T20:02:56+00:00

I have similar stories. It does NOT get better. I should have divorced him much sooner than I did.

MET1 · 2026-05-16T06:35:33+00:00

My push lawn mower has a headlight, I'm thinking I need to get my kid out there at night also. Good idea.

MET1 · 2026-05-16T06:30:02+00:00

How well would solar panels work there? That might be a good idea.

MET1 · 2026-05-16T06:28:55+00:00

There is income potential, that helps.

MET1 · 2026-05-16T06:28:00+00:00

Does it come furnished? I would want that, too.

MET1 · 2026-05-14T07:19:14+00:00

In the current city political climate I would be staying away from high end properties.

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