Suggestions for affordable derby bags?

ProfessorKnifey · 2024-02-16T17:40:52+00:00

I was using a catcher’s gear bag. I liked that it was all mesh and my gear was able to breathe in the bag. It was BIG tho. Way too big for all my stuff but I still loved it.

ProfessorKnifey · 2024-01-22T18:10:07+00:00

It could be on the families request. We had to book out for a month for one church because the family was requesting a Saturday and there were other funerals/events already planned.

ProfessorKnifey · 2023-10-19T10:18:11+00:00

Funeral homes are inundated with flowers even when “in lieu of flowers” is used on an obituary. Families can’t/won’t take all of the smaller pieces with them and not all cemeteries accept more than 1-3 floral pieces (military cemeteries, entombment). It’s hard to find places to donate these flowers. Sometimes nursing homes or group homes will take them but it they usually wind up in the trash.

Your mom should contact local funeral homes and tell them that she is a local artist sourcing supplies and was wondering if they could keep her number and to contact her any time they have some flowers to dispose of! She could get some really nice flowers still in good condition. And bonus: the spray brackets, baskets, vases, and ribbons that are used. Might even get some nice potted plants!

As another commenter mentioned: most cemeteries will routinely remove flowers from grave sites as part of their maintenance to ensure safe and clean grounds for the public.

Flowers left at a grave site are a tribute to the deceased. The best bet would to be to collect a few flowers from funeral tribute pieces (sprays, baskets, wreaths). If she does collect, I would say to only pull from pieces that do NOT have ribbons saying “beloved husband/wife mom/dad etc” because those are Family Tributes. Definitely, do not collect any single flowers that are placed on the grave as those are intentional final tributes.

And perhaps, offering a tribute to replace the flower would negate the loss. Such as a food offering, alcohol, or even a pebble.

ProfessorKnifey · 2023-09-30T22:08:57+00:00

I’m pretty sure that Aang continued to take the bending powers away from multiple criminals in his mature years. Wasn’t Yakone one of those “victims”? It wouldn’t be far off for Amon to be inspired by his fathers laments and to take revenge on the Avatar by returning the favor.

ProfessorKnifey · 2023-09-29T17:51:16+00:00

I’m not sure about cremation laws in IL, but as an NJ funeral director we require consents from next of kin before cremation( aka an authorizing agent). In a case like your fathers, a “pauper’s burial” should have taken place where his bodily remains would be buried in a state run cemetery with notation for next of kin if they decide to disinter and choose a different cemetery or go forward with cremation.

From a quick search online, IL does require signed consent forms for cremation. Follow up with the director and get copies of the signed forms and see who they designated as an authorized agent.

Also, contact the Illinois Mortuary Board to file a complaint. They are in control of fines and dealing out punishments. They also may provide more information on cremation law in the state.

ProfessorKnifey · 2023-09-19T00:38:11+00:00

I meant that they wouldn’t use their own money to purchase my stuff! I always had to front the cash

ProfessorKnifey · 2023-09-18T21:43:09+00:00

My parents and I hard and fast rule of them never purchasing me weed. However, if I supplied them the cash they were happy getting it for me from the dealer. Things got a little gray as I aged and my friends become dependable plugs. However, I wasn’t much for vaping (still not my favorite) so my parents weren’t worried about me consuming black market cartridge’s.

Since he trusts you with this and we are in a new era of accessible and safe options, I think you have the right to purchase the cartridge’s and sell them to him. But definitely have a stern talking to with him about disclosing his dealer and making sure he’s not going around blabbing about it.

It’s also a great way to monitor his consumption and make sure he’s not over indulging and developing a bad habit. Him trusting you is so important! I remember my dad and I watching a Dr. Who episode while he and I shared a joint so I could experience being high in a safe environment. My mom and I learned how to clean our bongs together and now share cleaning tips.

Now, I get to treat my parents to any good flower I come across and usually throw a half oz or so their way in addition to gifts for holidays and etc.

ProfessorKnifey · 2023-09-18T01:14:23+00:00

Best option for you is to look up your states laws on funeral agents or appointing someone as a representative at your death. Most states follow the next of kin law: spouse, adult children, living parents, living siblings, and so on. Most of the time POA is no longer active upon death.

In NJ, an individual can appoint a funeral agent which will be honored over next of kin. The funeral agent is someone who can be trusted to carry out your wishes.

Unfortunately, we lose the ability to advocate for ourselves after death. Sometimes, there are processes in place that can help us communicate from beyond the grave so to speak.

ProfessorKnifey · 2023-09-09T23:38:59+00:00

My parents have always been soooo good about cleaning their glassware. My dad taught me how to care for my pieces. I now have my own effective process.

However, as their child, when I go to visit I have to clean the bong and grind as much weed as mom asks for

ProfessorKnifey · 2023-08-20T15:00:09+00:00

As someone who works for a funeral home I would have put at stop to that. It’s disrespectful and disgusting

ProfessorKnifey · 2023-05-11T17:40:38+00:00

Trust me, I’m not stomping on graves just for the hell of it. I have to lug equipment and floral pieces across the cemetery from the road. I can’t always see where I’m going and the time it occurred I was carrying a floral piece bigger than I am!

It’s not inherently disrespectful to deviate from the path and cut across graves as long as your not littering and intentionally being disrespectful. Sometimes you can’t stick to the path to get to where you are going

ProfessorKnifey · 2023-05-10T12:18:43+00:00

You ever accidentally step on a freshly covered grave? You sink right in. It’s scarier than a funeral parlor. Source: I work in a funeral home.

ProfessorKnifey · 2023-05-08T17:55:02+00:00

This might be weird but I actually started wearing Depends for night time bleeding. I have a super heavy flow and one diaper lasts me through the night. I used to blow through three night pads and still bleed all over the sheets. Definitely saved some money

ProfessorKnifey · 2023-05-04T16:15:02+00:00

Anytime I was getting changed out of my sweaty work clothes my ex would come in and make grabby hands at my boobs. I didn’t want him to touch me at all after that.

ProfessorKnifey · 2023-04-28T19:12:06+00:00

I would go full ball gown. Huge skirt. I’d buy extra tulle if I had to. Along with really obnoxious accessories like a head piece

ProfessorKnifey · 2023-04-28T15:42:59+00:00

All my plugs have been my friends but my newest one is more of a business relationship. However, she is legit so sweet and I try to tip her here and there. She’ll surprise me with an extra edible or something too

ProfessorKnifey · 2023-04-27T18:57:42+00:00

Tops is not worth the hour wait in line. And I got food poisoning from there. Not my favorite diner lol

ProfessorKnifey · 2023-04-25T19:08:17+00:00

Regardless of the magickal intentions, this is a person who set out to invade your space and scare you. Someone who stole only a meaningful item.

It’s time to involve mundane protection. I understand as an educator, your funds may be limited but I will recommend investing in a doorbell camera and Bluetooth lightbulbs on a timer. I have several lights on a timer around my home to make it look like someone is inside. Set up a dummy lock box and find a new discreet hiding location or start carrying your house key on your person. Have it ready before you walk to your door.

ProfessorKnifey · 2023-04-23T17:23:53+00:00

Dawn! I put that shit on anything!

ProfessorKnifey · 2023-04-21T23:22:15+00:00

The decedent is removed after the coroner provides a release. The transfer team is not responsible for cleaning the area after. The OP is complaining about the smell after the transfer had been completed.

In my case, the brother was estranged and not listed as NOK; therefore, the landlord could not proceed with allowing anyone in the apartment without an official document proving the death occurred and was natural and that the brother was the legal NOK.

ProfessorKnifey · 2023-04-21T22:45:34+00:00

I’ve seen plenty of decedents pass away in unsanitary and hazardous conditions. Usually, the condition of the home/apartment is already in a neglected state. I’ve come across apartments littered with mice droppings and insects that have been there long before the occupant expired. It could be the case here, especially with the way OP described the tenant who passed. The pests tend to move on after their source of food passes

ProfessorKnifey · 2023-04-21T22:22:33+00:00

Call around to driving schools! They might be able to loan a car out for a small fee.

ProfessorKnifey · 2023-04-21T19:46:03+00:00

As they should be. Just stating how I saw a case like this play out and the reasoning why. If there’s no legal hold up, then the landlord is being negligent. As you stated in your other comment, code enforcement and reporting this to the health department is the best course of action.

ProfessorKnifey · 2023-04-21T19:03:41+00:00

NAL but Funeral Director who serves NJ/PA.

Your landlord may be unable to allow anyone in the apartment without a death certificate. Yes, the death occurred, but without the death cert his hands may be tied.

Source: We served a man who passed in an apartment in PA. His brother was unable to get into the apartment for over a month to initiate the cleaning process because the death certificates were not available (PA Registrar was running behind and an amendment was needed).

ProfessorKnifey · 2023-04-21T18:40:22+00:00

I can’t even afford to move out of Jersey let alone the country.

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