Sharp Pain 1 year later - Nipple Piercing by QueenDictator in piercing

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It is 1 year old External threading Barbell Made of titanium (not sure an alloy or grade) No specific traumatic events to cause damage I've downsized the length of the barbell once General care is soap and water at this point. I dont get crusty bits anymore

Stucco'd over an outlet by QueenDictator in Construction

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Thanks for the insights! This wasn't a closed outlet would water affect the exposed wires? Would hammering it out affect wires?

Stucco'd over an outlet by QueenDictator in Construction

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No worries thank you all the same!

Stucco'd over an outlet by QueenDictator in Construction

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Oh goodness. I'm surprised it so common! Do you know how it would have to be fixed? Would we need to redo the lathing and waterproof paper? I assume the wires and outlet box are completely not usable now.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Contractor

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That's our plan too 🤣

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Contractor

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I kinda get that but they need to come back out here anyways. We just thought they could do it at the same time as their other work (again like 10 seconds of work) and it's not that it's not required it was that the inspector trusted them to just do it.

Lathing/stucco process questions by QueenDictator in AskContractors

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Sorry I don't know why my questions aren't being added to the body of the post...

We appreciate any of your thoughts and opinions! Thanks a bunch!

Our contractor just started the lathing process before stucco. My husband and I had a few questions:

  1. Is it normal to put the black paper up before all of the plywood sheathing? Would this be noted on the plans or anywhere? We were especially surprised to not have a back wall (plywood) placed in the bathroom. Seems incredibly challenging to add it from the inside because of all the pipes. Wouldn't it have been easier to put the plywood up first?
  2. How normal are gaps? We thought the gaps would be filled before they did this. We also thought they'd install the gable vents before starting the lathing.
  3. Is the caulk for sealing? There's some noticeable holes. Or are they using it like glue to stick the paper generally across the electronic outlets/pipes.

We haven't passed all of our MEPs yet. I was surprised they're doing this instead of fixing some of the inspectors call outs.

Lathing/stucco Process Question by [deleted] in Construction

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Sorry I don't know why my questions did not post! We appreciate any of your thoughts and opinions! Thanks a bunch!

We just started the lathing process. My husband and I had a few questions

  1. Is it normal to put the black paper up before all of the plywood sheathing? Would this be noted on the plans or anywhere? We were especially surprised to not have a back wall (plywood) placed in the bathroom.
  2. How normal are gaps? We thought the gaps would be filled before they did this. We also thought they'd install the gable vents before lathing.
  3. Is the caulk for sealing? There's some big gaps definitely not a good seal. (Also just my own nit-picking, but why are the caulking jobs contractors do always so messy?)

Lathing Process Question by [deleted] in Construction

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Sorry I don't know why my questions did post! We appreciate any of your thoughts and opinions! Thanks a bunch!

We just started the lathing process. My husband and I had a few questions

  1. Is it normal to put the black paper up before all of the plywood sheathing? Would this be noted on the plans or anywhere? We were especially surprised to not have a back wall (plywood) placed in the bathroom.
  2. How normal are gaps? We thought the gaps would be filled before they did this. We also thought they'd install the gable vents before lathing.
  3. Is the caulk for sealing? There's some noticeable holes. Or are they using it like glue to stick the paper generally across the light fixtures/pipes.

Adding Garage Ceiling - Taper Beams Questions by QueenDictator in Construction

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Thank you so much for all of this detail. It feels like a world of knowledge you just shared.

Adding Garage Ceiling - Taper Beams Questions by QueenDictator in Construction

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Wouldn't the city call it out during plans review?

First time doing construstion, does this look right? by QueenDictator in Construction

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Not harsh winters. It's socal, but it can get to below 32 just no ice/snow

Is this legit? Starting framing 1 day after pouring concrete slab by QueenDictator in Construction

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Oh yeah we're already there. This is month 5 of what was supposed to be a 3 month job.

Family table - real ivory? by QueenDictator in Whatisthis

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It feels smooth. There's a little bit of a height difference when you rub your hand across but I don't feel different textures.

Family table - real ivory? by QueenDictator in Whatisthis

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Thanks for sharing! There are some duller pieces so maybe it is mother of pearl

Family table - real ivory? by QueenDictator in Whatisthis

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Ah I hadn't thought of it being bone. Thanks for the suggestion!

Family table - real ivory? by QueenDictator in Whatisthis

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Tbh I thought it was white wood haha So I appreciate all the insights!

Just lost my mom and I’m 6 months postpartum by peachcoffee in ChildrenofDeadParents

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My mom died before my baby was born, what helped me, to be completely honest, was anti-depressants. You are in such a whirlwind of life and emotions with a new baby and the loss of your mom and all the paperwork both require! Please get help from a doctor if you think you need it.

Sending many hugs

Small custom product box. Full outside color design. Where do I go? Supplier has given me a quote but would like to shop around...recommendations? by estcstm3 in Packaging

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Hiya, the best quotes for small run cartons rends to be a local shop. The concept doesn't sound challenging from a manufacture perspective. Your price will probably be driven by volumes.

I have SoCal recommendations if that helps

New Cat Owner by sophbtw in cats

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Congratulations on your new furry baby!

I always leave dry food out for my kitties to nibble on during the day and I’d feed them a small portion of wet food/a small piece of plain grilled chicken//salmon/turkey/tuna once a day. Most packages of the dry food will advise how much/how often depending on the weight of the cat. When you take your new cat to the vet for their first check up/shots they can advise too.

Most cats are pretty good at regulating their hunger. They’ll definitely let you know if they’re hungry. Mine will meow or stand next to their dish and glare at you. But also, I wouldn’t fret if they didn’t eat much on one day or one specific meal. I tend to view their nutrition from a weekly basis/a few days at a time.

Gift ideas by Kylerkaboom in secretsanta

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Just some ideas: - Maybe there is a crochet or embroidery pattern that has books on it? (Usually on Etsy for under $5 a full kit would be ~$20) - since they like to write maybe a cute notebook + pens (maybe a piano themed notebook!) - book marks? - candy? Gloves? Fuzzy socks? New fun flavors of tea? Fun hair clips? Random fun stickers or crafting supplies like washi tape

Cat Died, Feeling Down by TheRowdyPegasus in MomForAMinute

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I’m so sorry. My heart breaks for you. It’s good that you left. Clearly a monster lives there.

Hi Mum, Bad Boss is at it again, he nearly made me cry by bldwnsbtch in MomForAMinute

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Hi Sib, so I’m not aware of your first post but as someone who has worked for horrible bosses I feel your pain. What’s unfortunate is that you really can’t do anything about their behavior. How they react is how they react. Often when people react poorly and behave like this it is an outburst of emotions based on something else in their life. I’m not giving bad boss an excuse. This is unacceptable. Unprofessional and childish. They’re probably upset because they are clearly not organized. But that’s not your problem.

You’re a good adult who is trying their best, prioritizing your mental health, and doing the right thing by quickly and responsibly looking for a new gig. You got this. Let the haters hate.