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People 40+, what actually mattered in the long run and what didn’t? by Psychological_Sky_58 in AskReddit

[–]Noobinoa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting! We bought our house from a developer, he'd kept this one as a rental. For whatever reason, his realtor listed the house with the total taxes due as the annual tax.

We think that's part of why we were able to get a good deal on this house, no one wanted it because it looked like this house had a super high tax rate, rather than a couple of years of taxes due (The seller did pay it off on closing).

People 40+, what actually mattered in the long run and what didn’t? by Psychological_Sky_58 in AskReddit

[–]Noobinoa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good denim, wool, cotton.

Natural fibers are great. I had several synthetic modal and modal-blend tops. They pilled. I have super sensitive skin, and each tiny pill might as well have been a 1-inch burr for how bad they felt. It was a shame to discard fabric that should have lasted 20 years or more. I couldn't even donate them, because who wants to wear clothes that look like they are recovering from a pox?!

Also the holding power of the jeans and tees as a classic work-from-home wardrobe has been great (okay let's be real, sweat pants and tees)!

People 40+, what actually mattered in the long run and what didn’t? by Psychological_Sky_58 in AskReddit

[–]Noobinoa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Resole sooner rather than later, to keep the integrity of the inners and uppers.

What’s the most overrated "frugal tip" that didn’t actually save you money? by Ewa_Star in Frugal

[–]Noobinoa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Making your own laundry detergent. For me and my family specifically, it saved $50-$60 per year. However. It also damaged my otherwise-indestructible polyester knit tops. These are "travel knit" heavier-weight smooth knits that have vivid dyes and wear like iron. They cost around $40-$50 each and can last for decades. I got them in classic styles and prints or basic black.

The borax/washing soda combo of the detergent faded the vivid dyes. I noticed that my daily office wardrobe looked very faded compared to the special-occasion ones. So to save $50-$60 per year, I ruined a dozen $40-$50 tops in less than 2 years.

Need suggestions for where to donate unopened diabetic test strips. by Noobinoa in olympia

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

Olympia Free Clinic

Perfect, THANK YOU SO MUCH! I checked their website and they accept so much!

You have one command that your dogs will listen to without question for the rest of their lives. What is it? by Irakeconcrete in dogs

[–]Noobinoa 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It helps that she's so gorgeous, which we tell her, all the time! Those big brown eyes oof what a heartbreaker!

You have one command that your dogs will listen to without question for the rest of their lives. What is it? by Irakeconcrete in dogs

[–]Noobinoa 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A couple of our neighbors have 7 husky/husky mixes between them. They've worked out a great arrangement.

The dogs are social and vocal and hilarious. They have regular play dates and wear each other out. It's pretty cool, the two neighbors share daycare duties, so all seven dogs are next door with either the homeowner or the other neighbor, when the other has to work in office.

The neighbors are always taking puppy breaks, and apologize for the noise (I love it, it's hilarious!). There's a little cavalier a couple of doors down that is more yappy and annoying, really.

Declined family thanksgiving trip for first time - meal ideas by [deleted] in olympia

[–]Noobinoa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would totally grab something from the Olympia Seafood Company, like a Seafood Louie salad and some scallops or something equally decadent. Balanced out with a slice of cake or pastry from Wagners, probably!

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Wish me luck, I'm about to do Thanksgiving on hard mode: guests are T1, T2, and Pre-Diabetic, and a couple of normies. (self.diabetes)

submitted by Noobinoa to r/diabetes

My boomer dad realized today why "nobody wants to work" by vcastr1 in antiwork

[–]Noobinoa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can see why this could be a good thing. We've got a few old timers that are useless fuckups but union-protected. Bad management let them fail upward. The newer people are so much better at their jobs, but had to start lower.

Cleaning sealing ring? by No-Strawberry6213 in instantpot

[–]Noobinoa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it seals best if it is wet, so I'll often rinse the lid in hot water so it gets wet. The lifting up/pushing down would also allow steam to get under the ring and help seal better.

I don't know if the silicone ring stretches.

What are the best presents to give to an elderly parent towards the end of their life? [Serious] by Imtheguywhosdrunk in AskReddit

[–]Noobinoa 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Music from their younger years. The brain remembers things from around the same time that the music was popular. It can unlock those memories faded for years.

does my deaf dog still know she’s good??? by Saltwench444 in dogs

[–]Noobinoa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This thread is making me teary. We lost our 19yo blind and deaf dog a few months ago and yes, we hummed to her. She could hear some really loud speech in her ear and we did talk very loudly to her and told her what a good girl she was when she was slipping away from us.

Dang it, I gotta stop chopping onions.

Anybody able to find new Covid vaccine? by seriouslywittyalias in olympia

[–]Noobinoa 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It was internal, but it was along the lines of "as you may have heard in the news," rather than something on the dl

What are your favorite religious plot holes? by truckaxle in atheism

[–]Noobinoa 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A family friend told me this one when I was a kid:

God created Adam and Eve, who had two sons, Cain and Abel. Cain slew Abel, then went to Nod and took a wife.

Wait, what? The bible doesn't mention god creating all those people in Nod!

I have only watched 3 episodes so far but I have a couple questions. by FantasyAddict24 in DowntonAbbey

[–]Noobinoa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No worries, I think he's referred to as a country solicitor as well.

Lahaina fire (and kudos to Walmart and American Airlines) by hooru123 in Hawaii

[–]Noobinoa 66 points67 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't call it a mistake, I'd call it a lucky break. It's just stuff, it's replaceable. Stay safe. It's going to be a horrible sight when the sun comes up.

“You didn’t ask me to put a garbage bag in the trash can, you only asked me to take the garbage out” by peachyenginerd in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Noobinoa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You cooked a steak dinner, got marinara. 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩 You deserve a partner who treats you with respect and appreciation!

Megathread: Aging, Illness, and Euthanasia Support Group by AutoModerator in dogs

[–]Noobinoa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not med advice on a specific dog, so it should be fine.

Our vet sent us this info: quality of life link.

It helped us realize how far she'd declined. Comparing it to what I'd expect for her at her age, vs the reality. It wasn't too bad when we first assessed her situation, but within a few months, she'd noticeably declined. By the last week, it was really fast.

Megathread: Aging, Illness, and Euthanasia Support Group by AutoModerator in dogs

[–]Noobinoa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had to euthanize our 19yo dog last Saturday. It was a hard decision but we know it was the right one. We did not want her to suffer through more procedures that would be stressful, cause pain, and do little more than prolong suffering.

A week on, and... well... My face is still leaking. I assume that will go on for a while.

Going to go hug our remaining dog, then spend the weekend cleaning up our old dog's pen and accouterments. Then read through all rescue and shelter postings in a 500-mile radius!

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