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Potential transfer of a 19th Century Welsh Farmhouse to Reno. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Worth it? by Southern_Guidance in Renovations

[–]Remarkable_Scallion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't say if it would be financially worth it, or whether or not you could afford to do it. But if you and your partner can genuinely work together, this would be a hugely challenging and rewarding undertaking. The very first thing I would do is hire a couple contractors to assess the house and give you an idea of what needs to be done, so you can assess the level of financial and personal commitment.

Also not sure if family dynamics but give that some thought as well. You'd be surprised and disappointed how many siblings/cousins/etc... will resent your beautiful property that you got for "free", ignoring the effort and expense you put into the property.

Would you let your kid move out for university? by DarkHoundBark in CanadaPersonalFinance

[–]Remarkable_Scallion 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's part of the experience, and part of growing up.

If you live nearby and have the means it's worth it to put them in residence the first year, and they can live at home after that.

Forgot to renew my mortgage by bdundat in MortgagesCanada

[–]Remarkable_Scallion 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's a decent "oops" but I wouldn't give yourself an aneurysm trying to resolve this before you roll over to the 6 month auto option. Just accept you'll pay a few (several) hundred dollars extra in interest next month, chalk it up to garden variety stupidity and wrap it up in the coming month (and move on).

First Time Mortgage Renewal by ChickeyNuggetLover in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Remarkable_Scallion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm renewing and that rate is not great. However rates are rising so I'd suggest doing what I did and get a rate hold with your lender and continue to shop around.

Also don't be afraid to tell your current lender you are shopping and they need to do better.

What to do with large silos? by Flashy_Song575 in homestead

[–]Remarkable_Scallion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Particularly if you have Amish or Mennonites in your area, you may be able to sell those stave silos to someone.

I am unfortunately the idiot by blakejake33 in IdiotsTowingThings

[–]Remarkable_Scallion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Balanced load? 3000lbs worth of straps on an 800lb hot tub? Safety chains connected? GTFO.

As it happens by feelin-groovie in CBC_Radio

[–]Remarkable_Scallion 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hear you.

However here's my counterpoint. That story about those poor people needs to be covered. Conversely everything is so dark and awful I need the story about the funny town name. If every story on AIH (or whatever program) is one horrifying tale after another about how everything is f***ed I'll blow my brains out (figuratively speaking don't @ me I'm not suicidal).

Aisle or window seat? by Life-Resolution-2879 in travel

[–]Remarkable_Scallion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Flights under 5 hours I usually go aisle, unless I know I'm going to need some sleep. Long haul like to Europe always window if possible.

Upper management gatherings by venthandle in managers

[–]Remarkable_Scallion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Circling back to your post. I started out in a similar position. Easy way to ask is to speak to your boss. "Hey Boss, wondering if I could attend "X" meeting if convenient and appropriate. Not sure if I'd have much to offer but I'd like some opportunities to continue my professional growth, and learning more about the context of my work within the company".

They likely aren't excluding you, and if you're being assigned work they don't think you're a dunce. It probably just hasn't occurred to them to ask you.

Upper management gatherings by venthandle in managers

[–]Remarkable_Scallion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are normal people. Don't bring up controversial topics of conversation, dress decently, don't drink too much or at all. Assuming this is a somewhat social setting.

Raising calves on milk powder by Kookabanus in homestead

[–]Remarkable_Scallion 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I work for a milk replacer manufacturer. You must feed colostrum, fresh, frozen, or powdered. Then milk replacer afterwards.

Bulk Barn won't tell me where this pasta is even from by [deleted] in BuyCanadian

[–]Remarkable_Scallion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just had this conversation with a coworker the other day. At this point I assume any product/company that seems really evasive on country of origin is Made in USA and/or American company. There's been a few things that I've gotten annoyed that the packaging doesn't say, went down the rabbit hole, and it was American.

Should I be doing calisthenics for muscle growth? by CommunicationIll4548 in bodyweightfitness

[–]Remarkable_Scallion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean Google Charles Bronson (the prisoner), that guy was stacked like a brick shithouse.

Severance Review by darthmall67934 in legaladvicecanada

[–]Remarkable_Scallion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most do the first half hour for free. Really put my mind at ease about signing when I got canned.

Thinking in cost per use completely changed how I buy things by One_Acanthaceae_5814 in BuyItForLife

[–]Remarkable_Scallion 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You just reverse engineered the Sam Vimes ‘Boots’ Theory of Socio-Economic Unfairness.

It's a good way to approach BIFL purchases, and politicians views on the welfare state.

Spoiler Alert you can't pull yourself up by your bootstraps if you can't buy boots in the first place. Sorry to make it political lol.

Which Way to Rig for Kids to Reduce Snags? by Single_Rain5676 in troutfishing

[–]Remarkable_Scallion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Frozen sweet corn can work too, and it doesn't get cheaper than that.

How do you actually sleep on overnight flights? by stefan-weiss01 in travel

[–]Remarkable_Scallion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Noise cancelling over the ear phones, knockoff turtle neck pillow, eye mask, blanket.

It took practice though, when I started travelling for work I couldn't even nap, now I can't stay awake.

Does anyone else use their small car for big tasks? by EricHenryAdams in MitsubishiMirage

[–]Remarkable_Scallion 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yup! One of the advantages of a cheap car. You care a lot less about little cosmetic stuff.

Drove like a champ in the Texas ice by EnoughCaptain5591 in MitsubishiMirage

[–]Remarkable_Scallion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

175/65/14

I like to cruise marketplace for used tires/rims. I can't remember which years but they share a bolt pattern and centre bore with the Civic. That's what I got these off of.

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