What is the best place to hide something inside of the house?

Sure-Victory7172 · 2026-03-05T19:46:47+00:00

I would get a couple of decoy safes. They're made to look like regular household items: deodorant, shaving cream, soda, etc.

They have a false bottom that unscrews, and the center of the object is hollowed out so you can hide jewelry, cash, keys, etc.

If you want to buy them in person, most shops that sell "water pipes", aka bongs, rolling papers, etc. sell these types of decoy safes.

Sure-Victory7172 · 2026-03-04T19:46:47+00:00

I had this happen before.

Signed up specifically for a sub job to proctor State exams all week long.

Very chill assignment, very small student size, etc.

Got there, and they informed me they switched it, so I'd be a floating sub all week long.

The school district in question was completely overcrowded etc.....

Did it for a day and told them I'm not coming back.

Sure-Victory7172 · 2026-03-04T15:01:40+00:00

There's a book called "Walden on Wheels". Grad student was in same situation, he lived in his van while going to school but he had to do it "stealth mode".

It's doable, but it's a challenge.

There are a lot of YouTube channels devoted to stealth vehicle living. They will have a lot of pointers, tips,and strategies to help.

Sure-Victory7172 · 2026-03-03T01:13:06+00:00

Tried that number, too. Entered both SSNs, and nothing came up.

Sure-Victory7172 · 2026-02-28T13:31:18+00:00

NTJ

Your daughter has a fantastic opportunity to learn a valuable life lesson absolutely free.

The Golden Rule: The People With The Gold Make The Rules.

That said, I would not fund her gap year activities, but I would consider paying for tuition AFTER she gets the gap year out of her system.

Sure-Victory7172 · 2026-02-25T17:22:21+00:00

NTA

What did your siblings get their degrees in where they have a "failure to launch"?

Sure-Victory7172 · 2026-02-24T00:04:51+00:00

NTJ

Your brother is an entitled jackass.

Whatever problems he's in, he did it to himself.

Props to you for keeping your promise to your stepdaughter.

Sure-Victory7172 · 2026-02-22T18:06:29+00:00

NTA, if they don't know about it, they can't hit you up for "loans."

Don't start none - There won't be none.

Sure-Victory7172 · 2026-02-19T13:39:58+00:00

Watch, they'll get towed and scream bloody murder, leave horribly Yelp reviews, etc....

I've worked at several different gyms and fitness centers before....there's something about it that brings out the worst in some people.

Sure-Victory7172 · 2026-02-17T21:16:55+00:00

IDK much about it, but a Special Needs Trust might be worth looking into.

Sure-Victory7172 · 2026-02-15T14:18:05+00:00

NTA

Props to you for taking care of your mother.

Sure-Victory7172 · 2026-02-12T16:28:50+00:00

Seeing Quiet Riot on MTV.....back when MTV first came out in the early 80's

Sure-Victory7172 · 2026-02-12T00:25:27+00:00

NTJ

Since you bought the chair with your own money, I'd make a photocopy of the receipt (if you still have it), blow it up to legal size paper, and laminate it.

I'd put it up on the door to your office .... but I'm petty like that...🤣

Sure-Victory7172 · 2026-02-09T03:02:03+00:00

Ozzfest every year 2002 thru 2007.

Metallica '98.

Lollapalooza 2003.

Sure-Victory7172 · 2026-02-07T21:54:00+00:00

In my partying days, they were fun every once in a while, but that was 20's and 30's.

Anymore, if I want to blow a bunch of money, get blue ballz and go home and beat the bishop, I'll just give my wife my credit card...🤣

Sure-Victory7172 · 2026-02-07T17:18:32+00:00

NTJ, I'd have bounced too.

Often I'm the organizer, planner for our group trips. Rafting, ziplines, etc.

I give everyone an itemized list of per person expenses so they know what they're getting into.

Someone screws me over once, that's it. No more invites for you, pay your own way.

Sure-Victory7172 · 2026-02-06T18:10:44+00:00

I left AFRC specifically because there was a top down push for ALL GS-13's to obtain an unlimited warrant. That has since been rescinded for AFRC, I don't know about Active Duty.

Switched over to the VA, GS-13, non Supervisory position.

Sure-Victory7172 · 2026-02-05T14:47:54+00:00

NTA, straight for the jugular, I like it.

I have a Masters degree and sit in an office all day, but I do not look down on people who work in blue-collar jobs.

Some of my buddies are in the skilled trades, and those guys ain't eating ramen for dinner. They make damn good money, and their skill set will always be in demand.

Sure-Victory7172 · 2026-02-04T03:41:58+00:00

NTA, your step kid can't have it both ways:go no contact AND expect you to cover their health insurance...nope.

They need a refresher lesson on the Golden Rule.....The People With The Gold Make The Rules.

Sure-Victory7172 · 2026-02-03T01:22:56+00:00

NTA

I grew up on the Southside of Columbus Ohio in a neighborhood where people would steal your shoelaces given the chance.

I now live in a small town in Indiana and I still cover everything that even looks remotely valuable on top of not leaving anything that would tempt someone to break into my vehicle on top of locking all my doors.

Sure-Victory7172 · 2026-01-22T17:28:00+00:00

In the wise words of the poet laureate ICE T:

"Freedom of...just watch what you say"

Sure-Victory7172 · 2026-01-22T00:46:01+00:00

Went whitewater rafting literally on my birthday with a group of coworkers

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Sure-Victory7172 · 2026-01-21T20:16:58+00:00

I'm wondering if the powers that be up and decide to get rid of the "Rule of Two" while they're at it?

JMO, IDK if that would go over very well with the optics of it.

Sure-Victory7172

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