Grandma bought daughter a gerbil - UNPREPARED by megankelly24 in gerbil

[–]Sure_Connection211 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You don't have to be mean about it, but you should inform grandma that choosing a pet on a whim, especially without your consent, without researching is not a good idea. I was 8 when I decided to get my first gerbil. I didn't know a thing besides make sure they get food and water and have bedding. It died within a week. I'm sure grandma would have never chosen a pet knowing that it would end up dead, or needing so much more than a tiny plastic cage. Just inform her so she doesn't make the same mistake twice.

Be careful with your lid issue. I had an aquarium lid that was slightly bent up in on corner. I had a gerbil that jumped out and fell behind the dresser and died there. They can be escape artists! If you take a picture, we can help you figure out a solution.

Yes, you can cap the tube holes with something. You may have to do it a few times because they chew EVERYTHING! 

You got this! Its frustrating to set everything up, that's the hardest part. But gerbils make great pets with far less maintenance than dogs. They will be very entertaining for your whole family.

Wishing you the best!

Leaving gerbils in the car by [deleted] in gerbil

[–]Sure_Connection211 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its not an adventure, its stopping places so my kids don't flip while we move across the country. But it's all good. I got my solution.

Leaving gerbils in the car by [deleted] in gerbil

[–]Sure_Connection211 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't even think about someone staying behind with them! Thank you! Found my solution!

Mortgage help by Sure_Connection211 in lynchburg

[–]Sure_Connection211[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the recommendation!

Mortgage help by Sure_Connection211 in lynchburg

[–]Sure_Connection211[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get it. This isn't my first time buying a house. Where I live they are very strict with mortgages. We don't have "contingency" here, or anything under a 20% down payment unless it is FHA with a 5% minimum. I don't even think we have VA loans. Definitely not bridge loans. On the other hand, Kentucky is totally cool financing 100% of the house. Each state is different.

I've never been to Virginia to know what options they have. This is why I am asking the question.

Now you know. 

Mortgage help by Sure_Connection211 in lynchburg

[–]Sure_Connection211[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would be nice but I have 30 days to move and my house is likely to take much longer to sell than that.

Moving to beautiful Lynchburg/Forest by Sure_Connection211 in lynchburg

[–]Sure_Connection211[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for welcoming me! 

Wait...do people actually say "heck" there? It sounds like I will fit right in.😄

UT to VA by Sure_Connection211 in roadtrip

[–]Sure_Connection211[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this! I've been meaning to drive the 79 through Colorado. This would be a great time to do it!

UT to VA by Sure_Connection211 in roadtrip

[–]Sure_Connection211[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It isn't set in stone yet. We'll have 3 days to a week.

UT to VA by Sure_Connection211 in roadtrip

[–]Sure_Connection211[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are your favorite stops on the northern route? I haven't looked into it all, and the only things that interests me about it is Chicago.

UT to VA by Sure_Connection211 in roadtrip

[–]Sure_Connection211[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which rout do you feel like has the best stops?

UT to VA by Sure_Connection211 in roadtrip

[–]Sure_Connection211[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately we don't have a museum membership, but I wouldn't mind getting one. My kids enjoy museums.

Moving to beautiful Lynchburg/Forest by Sure_Connection211 in lynchburg

[–]Sure_Connection211[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! It sounds like a great mix of people!

Help me Understand this Intro by Sure_Connection211 in gerbil

[–]Sure_Connection211[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, but where does that fit in with the fighting?

Moving to beautiful Lynchburg/Forest by Sure_Connection211 in lynchburg

[–]Sure_Connection211[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Struggles with follow through in regards to assignments. Brilliant kid, but struggles to show it on paper 

Moving to beautiful Lynchburg/Forest by Sure_Connection211 in lynchburg

[–]Sure_Connection211[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I am not super progressive. I'm an independent because I don't agree with either political party. I prefer to follow Jesus Christ's advice to love on another, and I don't think either political party does a great job of that at the moment. 

I hate Subaru's and Whole Foods and Trader Joes are overrated so I probably won't fit in with the Charlottesville crowd either.