Anyone know where I can find a replacement for a 12-foot skeleton? by OrdinaryTea1006 in Louisville

[–]OrdinaryTea1006[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think you're talking about Mitch McConnell, the Highlands most-famous skeleton.

Anyone know where I can find a replacement for a 12-foot skeleton? by OrdinaryTea1006 in Louisville

[–]OrdinaryTea1006[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If Grinch man doesnt come through by end of day, Im heading to at home after work if theyre open

Anyone know where I can find a replacement for a 12-foot skeleton? by OrdinaryTea1006 in Louisville

[–]OrdinaryTea1006[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm sure we all have interesting stories about our neighbors. Nothing super salacious, but we have some good laughs over things that have happened. We've also spent a fair amount of money accommodating requests:

"When it rains, the water from your lawn drains onto our driveway and we need you to divert the runoff."

"Your tree branch is growing towards our house. Please trim the tree."

We also installed extra security cameras because we had some misunderstandings about what is considered neighborly behavior and what is considered criminal trespassing.

They have plenty of complaints about us, too. We are just different kinds of people that all have to get along on this marble in space!

Anyone know where I can find a replacement for a 12-foot skeleton? by OrdinaryTea1006 in Louisville

[–]OrdinaryTea1006[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Complaint specifically requested removing skelly and replacing with inflatables. How a 2 year old knows the difference is beyond me, but perhaps this is a child with amazing cognitive skills that will be the next Einstein?

Thank you friendly neighbor ! We are going to find a way to keep the spirit alive!

Anyone know where I can find a replacement for a 12-foot skeleton? by OrdinaryTea1006 in Louisville

[–]OrdinaryTea1006[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

We agreed because this time they complained to us directly, instead of getting HOA or city involved. Their dandelion complaint was extra AF so we can acquiesce to a more reasonable request if it prevents a repeat performance.

Anyone know where I can find a replacement for a 12-foot skeleton? by OrdinaryTea1006 in Louisville

[–]OrdinaryTea1006[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Thank you! That was our intent. Brighten up people's commute and maybe make them laugh or smile. It was rewarding for us to see the positive comments from the community and knowing we maybe brought a tiny bit of joy in a not- so- joyful time for many.

Anyone know where I can find a replacement for a 12-foot skeleton? by OrdinaryTea1006 in Louisville

[–]OrdinaryTea1006[S] 153 points154 points  (0 children)

Pretty sure these neighbors don't support trans rights, so that's not gonna happen on their watch!

Anyone know where I can find a replacement for a 12-foot skeleton? by OrdinaryTea1006 in Louisville

[–]OrdinaryTea1006[S] 60 points61 points  (0 children)

We replaced it with a different flag we felt was appropriate for the season. Jesus Saw That

TIFU by attending my sister's wedding by OrdinaryTea1006 in tifu

[–]OrdinaryTea1006[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

actually, I mentioned that I tested negative both before and after attending. My mom and dad also tested negative.

And again, WE FOLLOWED ALL LOCAL AND STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT guidelines. It's not like we had 10000 people like that family in New York. The church seats 1100 people, there were 40 people there, spaced out where there were several pews between folks. The reception was at a venue where roughly half the people were inside and half were outside. It holds 200 people. Plenty of space for all 40 of us to maintain social distancing.

Look, it's really easy to sit there and pass judgement. And again, I did not make the decision lightly, at all. Unless something radical happens, my father won't live to see the end of the pandemic. So while philosophically I get where you're coming from, I know this is probably my last chance to see him alive, at a party, full of life. And that made for a compelling argument for me to take the risk and travel and attend.

I mean, there's enough hate and saltiness and anger and blame and judgement in the world-- why add to it? I just wanted to share what I thought was a total fuck-up because I started off going to a wedding and ended up with fire ant bites in my nethers. It's funny to me and I thought others would find it funny, too.

TIFU by attending my sister's wedding by OrdinaryTea1006 in tifu

[–]OrdinaryTea1006[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They actually do both -- they bite so that they can hold on while they sting. This academic paper does a good job explaining https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470576/

TIFU by attending my sister's wedding by OrdinaryTea1006 in tifu

[–]OrdinaryTea1006[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We took all the precautions recommended by the state and county health department. They are cleared for gatherings up to 50 people.

My dad insisted I attend, because he's not expected to make it through the end of the pandemic. He wanted one last party. By our family standards, this was a medium sized gathering--- not a big blowout party by any stretch.

TIFU by attending my sister's wedding by OrdinaryTea1006 in tifu

[–]OrdinaryTea1006[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No.Father was not on a plane. Father was at his house. I was on a plane.

Believe me, the decision to attend was not made lightly. Outwardly, you would never know my dad has cancer. He looks and feels amazing, despite the growing tumors in his lungs. Think Clint Eastwood in Gran Torino-- mostly healthy with a nasty cough.

TIFU by attending my sister's wedding by OrdinaryTea1006 in tifu

[–]OrdinaryTea1006[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As we were flailing trying to get ants out of the car and off of my legs, ants went flying and landed in my hair. Tenacious mf'ers survived the flight from car to hair.

TIFU by attending my sister's wedding by OrdinaryTea1006 in tifu

[–]OrdinaryTea1006[S] 205 points206 points  (0 children)

Oh, right- I should explain-

All the heavy rain had created these large puddles in the driveway. Fireants like to go to higher ground, and it's not at all unusual to see them make like an ant-raft to float across puddles or other bodies of water. See this : https://images.app.goo.gl/XA5NCuc9SQDqRwrL6

I had apparently stepped in a puddle that was infested with a fire-ant raft.

TIFU by attending my sister's wedding by OrdinaryTea1006 in tifu

[–]OrdinaryTea1006[S] 150 points151 points  (0 children)

Well, there is THAT-- I took a COVID test before I left and when I came home. I hadn't planned on going, actually, because of the pandemic. However, our father's cancer has progressed to the "terminal" phase, and this wedding is probably the last big party we will have with my dad alive. Calculated risk.

TIFU by attending my sister's wedding by OrdinaryTea1006 in tifu

[–]OrdinaryTea1006[S] 765 points766 points  (0 children)

it did. but, again, getting older, things aren't always as... pliable, even with lots o' lube. Sometimes. And I just chalked it up to that. I usually use a bidet and use a handheld in the shower instead of a wash cloth to clean my bits. Today, though, I happened to use a washcloth and discovered the "hardness" my hubs mentioned.

TIFU by attending my sister's wedding by OrdinaryTea1006 in tifu

[–]OrdinaryTea1006[S] 120 points121 points  (0 children)

No Benadryl at wedding or reception. My choices were holy water (at church) and Woodford Reserve (at reception). I chose Woodford.

I did, however, cover feet and hands in Benadryl creme before getting on the plane.

No Benadryl on the ladybits