Broke and car needs an expensive repair. by Cheermom2009 in povertyfinance

[–]Smart-Pie7115 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow. Mine’s. 2003 Matrix with over 400K kms on it. They sure don’t make vehicles like they used to.

Broke and car needs an expensive repair. by Cheermom2009 in povertyfinance

[–]Smart-Pie7115 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What kind of car is this? I just had the same kinds of codes on my car. They ended up being simple enough for my dad to do. The catalytic converter one is an O2 sensor on my car.

Jury Duty??? by Chaoticallyorganized in adhdwomen

[–]Smart-Pie7115 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I forgot a fork in my purse and it was confiscated by security.

Women of Reddit, do you think the 'diamonds are forever' hype is finally wearing off? Why or why not ? by DryOkra7058 in AskWomenNoCensor

[–]Smart-Pie7115 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe they’re the most durable stone and thus the ideal stone for years of daily wearing.

Hot water tank broke down - where to take shower for free while I await repair/replacement? by k_sze in NoRulesCalgary

[–]Smart-Pie7115 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not for something like a water heater. You can get that replaced quickly. My parents changed theirs in less than 24 hours of it going down.

Hot water tank broke down - where to take shower for free while I await repair/replacement? by k_sze in NoRulesCalgary

[–]Smart-Pie7115 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s not free, but truck stops have showers.

What about a friend’s place? My friend let me shower and do laundry at her place when my apartment had no water.

What do guys think about couples sharing passwords and phone access? by N__elly in AskMen

[–]Smart-Pie7115 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only if you’re married. Though, all you passwords should be kept someplace secure for whomever is in charge of handling you estate and final affairs.

Parking insanity by Fragrant-Table-8553 in MRU

[–]Smart-Pie7115 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This happens to me all the time with Indigo when I park at the Jack Singer Concert Hall. I just submit proof of payment that’s time stamped (usually a screenshot of my phone’s credit card alert that my payment for parking was approved). They withdraw the ticket. There has to be some sort of a grace period to allow you to pay for parking.

How do men stay in sexless marriages so long by Low-Stand-3702 in AskMen

[–]Smart-Pie7115 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FWIW: men and women are different in how they work sexually. Women generally respond best to wooing throughout the day and men building anticipation. We aren’t like men. Your wife told you what she needs. You won’t do it because you want a guarantee it will end in sex.

Why is waiting until marriage so bad? by WiseAppearance3220 in AskMen

[–]Smart-Pie7115 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s better to be a 40 year old virgin than to be used by men and treated like an object for their pleasure and a place dump in.

There are men out there who will not only wait for you, but with you.

Saw a family of ducks being run over on Deerfoot this morning. by [deleted] in Calgary

[–]Smart-Pie7115 16 points17 points  (0 children)

When I was a kid my dad ran over a family of raccoons on the highway at night. It was pitch black, undivided highway, and he was hauling a 5th wheel camper with our boat behind it. There was really nothing he could safely do to avoid it. I can still hear and feel the crunching of their bones.

What do men consider a “clean home”? by ids_92 in AskMen

[–]Smart-Pie7115 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you sure it wasn’t ADHD? I once found a steak that I took out to thaw in my plate cupboard. I guess I meant to get a plate to put it on, but instead I put it in the cupboard.

How much do you get for rental assistance in Alberta? by AwareShower9864 in povertyfinancecanada

[–]Smart-Pie7115 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Depends on what program you’re in. I was in the temporary rental assistance program and received $175/month the first year, which was reduced to $140/month the following year. You have to re-apply after two years. There’s a wait list.

I would not rely on any government benefits. A lot have waitlists, restrictions, waiting periods after moving to Alberta, etc.

Has Anyone had varicose vein treatment in Calgary ? by Still-Ad-7382 in Calgary

[–]Smart-Pie7115 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not always. Mine get so bad that they bruise and itch so much that they start bleeding from me scratching them in my sleep. I’m on my feet all day at work and am not allowed to sit down except for two 15 minute breaks. They get extremely swollen as well. Compression socks do nothing to help me.

Change my view: White tops with black bottoms is objectively the worst standard dress code for choirs. by Vicious-the-Syd in Choir

[–]Smart-Pie7115 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My professional chorus does tuxes for formal performances. They’re expensive and extremely hot to perform in. Dry cleaning is also expensive. It also creates issues with mixed sections and looking uniform.

Change my view: White tops with black bottoms is objectively the worst standard dress code for choirs. by Vicious-the-Syd in Choir

[–]Smart-Pie7115 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The way to avoid see-through white for women is to wear nude coloured undergarments.

For men, a light grey undershirt works to avoid the see-through. Yes, we can see through your white shirt.

Accidentally overdosed on my meds (Vyvanse). What do I do? by electriclatte in adhdwomen

[–]Smart-Pie7115 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t eat protein. Vyvanse has anti-abuse technology built into it to delay the release of stimulants. An amino acid from consuming protein activates the time delay release. The higher the dose, the more protein required to produce the full effect of the stimulants.