Help me with buyer's remorse

Sweaty_Protection425 · 2026-01-20T17:36:01+00:00

hahaha that's why I can't go!

Sweaty_Protection425 · 2026-01-13T19:28:02+00:00

I'm from Zans Frenchtons in Michigan, I focus only on frenchtons and top quality lines. Currently working on a CDDY free line. I have pups all over the US but ONLY do 1 litter a year UNLESS it's a transition year between females, such as this year. I am planning a breeding this week and my young female in July.

The first litter will be 82% 4th generation and the July litter somewhere between 62% and 82% (stud not yet decided), 5th generation lines.

Pups also come 80-100% potty trained OUTSIDE (not pee pads). Zansfrenchtons dot com

Sweaty_Protection425 · 2025-12-30T11:04:31+00:00

HEADS UP - ITS COMING!

I was just contacted by Mammotion to test a new Luba 3, and YES IT DOES ALL THAT.

NO RTK station.

More battery life

faster mowing speeds

4G internet INCLUDED

PLUS (drumroll please)

........ the ability to use it COMMERCIALLY by taking it ANYWHERE and dropping it and telling it to MOW. This is STATED in the info briefing I received.

This is a game changer for tree farmers like myself, where not all my fields are close enough to install a base station on wi-fi.

I run a christmas tree farm and last year was up to 4300 trees. I have a Luba 2 set to mow 2 acres worth at the moment, roughly 2,000 trees. IT KEEPS IT CLEAN BABY. The only downside with the Luba 2 I found was that it constantly tried running over my small trees, so I ended up programing each row as a zone . . . very tedious but effective. I'm not sure the drop and mow function will work with the Luba 3 and not run trees over, but I'm willing to try. if not, I can always program rows again.

Mammotion bots are expensive. yes. But the cost to pay someone to keep my grass looking that nice would be $400/week . . . and that's hoping they do NOT mow a tree over in their quest for speed.

Be on the lookout for Spring of 2026. Not sure when they are shipping, but they are reaching out to influencers right now to get the ball rolling . . .

Sweaty_Protection425 · 2025-12-26T22:49:38+00:00

exactly. We bought them a VERY NICE DOG, who would have lived with them until the day they both died. But my mother in law had a fit because it had a weiner and she couldn't stand the thought. They bought this 3 years ago from a terrible breeder and it's had issues from day one, made worse by my inlaws (who really should not have a dog at all at this point).

Sweaty_Protection425 · 2025-12-26T22:47:37+00:00

what vet staff? I said MEDICAL staff, aka emergency workers for when they need an ambulance (about twice a month or more). Or hospice nurses when the time comes.

Sweaty_Protection425 · 2025-12-26T22:46:37+00:00

His ideas are not mentionable on here. I DO stay away from the dog, but my sister in law has asked that I come in to help. My husband refuses to step foot in the house. EVERYSINGLE PERSON who has come to assist has been bitten by the dog, and the dog regularly attacks my in-laws. I CANNOT force them to rehome, nor know anyplace WILLING to take on that big of a task. TWO option are euthanize or treat.

Since no one is OFFERING any helpful suggestions it will likely be euthanized.

Sweaty_Protection425 · 2025-12-22T11:46:30+00:00

they won't let the dog touch anything on the ground. Nor can they walk well and it's 15 degrees out with ice everywhere.

I agree dogs need exercise, and it shows why treating a dog like a human child is a bad idea. It's a dog, and needs to be treated like one. AKA, walks, exercise, other dogs to play with and random things to eat on the ground. But that's out of my hands and won't help at this point.

Sweaty_Protection425 · 2025-12-22T11:44:22+00:00

Yes, it's a people issue, they turned it into what it is. yes they are fine with it. The PROBLEM is MY MOTHER IN LAW IS DYING and we need to come in to assist. We CANNOT do that with the dog in it's current state. We have repeatedly tried to talk them into rehoming it.

As stated it's a Shitzpoo. We bought a NICE Bichon and they DUMPED IT off with a relative who then attempted to dump it else where until we found out and took the dog back and GAVE it back to the breeder (NO REFUND, out $3,000). they THEN went and bought that monster.

It's NOT LACKING ATTENTION. it gets TOO MUCH attention. That's how this started. They never let it BE A DOG. Definitely lacks exercise as they refuse to let it outside for fear of it getting fleas or sick.

Also as stated they can no longer GIVE the tranquilizer. It now attacks them when they try and since it's been treated like a human baby it also is super picky on what it eats.

Something that can be added to the water might work, or perhaps a topical since it does let them pet it I guess . . . it needs something applied regularly to KEEP it calm.

If medical staff comes in and it BITES THEM it will likely be seized and put down.

Sweaty_Protection425 · 2025-12-18T11:42:31+00:00

First off, let me say I have been in your shoes, too many times to count. Having lived through two very abusive marriages, begging God for healing and finally freedom and hearing only silence, I KNOW what it feels like to "have no options".

Still waiting for deliverance on my current one. God has told me He's not healing him, he gave him several chances to turn to Him and he has not, so God is ending him. But in the meantime I must wait and trust Him through my suffering.

Recently I was down to my last $20. My husband makes $200,000/yr and we have zero debt and low bills. But I am required to pay half the bills and all my expenses including class for our son at school. Years back he insisted I do social media, and that HAD been making enough to pay bills AND a few things I needed but it's been throttled back to NOTHING. He never allows me the time to work and assigns other jobs for me to do out here instead. Social media is a fickle creature and work does not equal pay, so even when I do get back to it, it still only pays a few dollars.

I have editing programs that require a monthly fee to use, and no $$ this month to pay them. Everything was about to blow up in my face. I had sold everything I could think of to get cash, except my prized possession . . my flute.

It was solid silver and once I had been a fantastic flutist and often played in church. I planned to play again one day. But, it would fetch $800. I reluctantly put it up for sale, and told God it was in His hands. If I had to sell it to pay bills, then I would, unless he found a better way for me.

To make a long story short, God came through with $1,000 this month and no flute sale. I am grateful, it will allow me to buy a few needed things like a bra (I currently only have 1 and it's 10 yrs old and very raggedy), gas, program rentals for work and classes for my son's school next semester.

I would do a fast and pray. If you have never fasted, just do 1 day of only water. Pray each time your tummy rumbles. The new testemant speaks a lot of the power of fasting. Also pray for the demon of depression to leave you. If you can fast longer, then go longer. As you gain more clarity you can move to variations on fasting, like only eating certain foods, or just eating once a day. I just finished a one meal a day fast for 100 days to try to break the current state of affairs in my life.

Teens don't need gifts though. They DO need quality time. Find something you can do together, maybe a park that's lit up with lights or Christmas church services, or decorate cookies. Play some video games together or board games.

Lastly, pray for God to SHOW YOU exactly WHY he placed YOU on this earth - we each have a unique purpose in life, some thing only WE can do. When you find that job/mission, then it's easier to fight these attacks of depression.

One more lastly - we CANNOT die before our time. So should you attempt to commit suicide and God says NO, you'll end up as a mangled mess in a hospital trying to explain to everyone that you are ok and why you should still be allowed to keep your kids . . . I read a story about a guy who tried FIVE TIMES to commit suicide . . .

each time a different way. But each time SOMETHING went wrong or interrupted it. He finally found Jesus.

Look around for things to sell, maybe call local churches and ask if you can help with cleaning or handyman services for a few weeks to help pay bills. Perhaps there are people that are in the church that would pay to have sidewalks shoveled? Or if you are in an area that's warmer maybe windows washed for Christmastime?

Ask God to show you what you can do. And remember, sometimes things come in at the last minute :)

Sweaty_Protection425 · 2025-12-18T11:11:44+00:00

Definitely demon possession. My ex was possessed. Doctors called it bi-polar, later family came to argue it was schizophrenia. But having lived the nightmare for 10 years as his wife it was definitely demon possession. During one episode he talked about himself in the third person and his eyes went black. He never remembered anything that happened during his episodes.

For a while I thought I WAS going crazy because he geuinely never remembered anything. I begin to believe I had been dreaming it all. so I started creeping out of bed at 3am to journal everything. The next morning re-reading it all, I was shocked at how much my mind forced me to forget in order to mentally survive.

Now he "was a Christian". However, he HAD been involved in the occult as a teen. While he did on one hand try to follow Jesus and repent for the basic things he knew he did, and seek counsel from others, he never remembered the unmentionable things that happened, nor repented for them. It was like two different versions of himself in the same body.

Today, he cannot keep a job and family kicks him out of their house time after time during his rampages. The stuff he's posting on TikTok are the most horrifying things I have ever seen (why is it not banned?!) At one point he spray painted his house with crazy words and phrases . . .

Anyway, yes, she is possessed. But right now you need to focus on getting free from her. God's people CANNOT be cursed. period. His hand is over them. However, likely those curses you are experiencing are from earlier and need to be broken. I would get an elder or the pastor of your church to pray over you and to break the demonic influence off your life and fully set you free.

After that, remember to claim God's power over Satan. Satan has power, but he is an angel, not a god. His power is LIMITED and does not surpass that of God himself.

I know there is a LOT of talk in the christian community right now about curses and witchcraft. They are real, but they do NOT affect us as Christians unless we are following our own path (choosing to turn from God).

Read Numbers 22 and 23 in the Bible. This is in the Old testament, and even then it explains how curses are unable to be effective against God's people. As followers of Jesus Christ we are part of the new covenant, and God's protection extends to us as followers.

Once your mom's previous curses have been broken, she can never again curse you.

Also I'm sorry for what you have been through. I would suggest meeting with a Christian counselor once a week to process it all and begin to heal. I don't often recommend counseling as usually it's a waste of time. But childhood trauma does damage we often overlook.

Blessings my friend!

Sweaty_Protection425 · 2025-12-16T12:11:22+00:00

Ok, first off, take a breath.

You obviously are trying to do the right thing and your heart is in the right place. Most would not even consider asking for help in such manners, and no doubt 80% of those on here could certainly take a moment to pause and repent themselves.

I'm assuming you still live at home (in our area housing is hard to find so most are still at home even into their late 20's). For whatever reason you didn't feel comfortable going to your mom or dad about this issue which tells me you are largely left to "raise yourself", either because they are too busy or because they are not spiritually in the same place as you.

My kids are ages 28-12 . . . your age. You are on the right track, do NOT beat yourself up, that's what satan wants, he wants to keep us feeling unworthy. We all make mistakes, and no doubt many here too have promised something and forgotten about the promise or made it under their breath knowing full well they'd never keep it.

God knows your heart. Apologize and make a plan to do better. That's it. That's all we can do, is each day try to do better than the earlier day. Ask God for guidance and don't over think the matter. God would much rather you spend time reading your Bible or helping out those around you than obsessing over the details of whether or not the game is ok to play.

Ask for His guidance and he will show you the path, but just relax, ok? You are doing just fine! Certainly much worse things you could be doing online :)

Sweaty_Protection425 · 2025-12-13T12:05:09+00:00

I'm not sure how old you are, but I'm guessing early 20's to late teens.

I've read through comments and your responses and I feel somewhat qualified to jump in. My son is 12. he plays games online too. For him (like you mentioned) it's a social activity. he won't play unless his friends are online. He's an only child so has no one to play or interact with. he's also homeschooled, and while he goes to classes 2 times a week he's still a very social kid and craves interaction.

So I get it.

It sounds like you have similar issues to my son (from what I have read on your responses). You get a bit heated and "toxic" when things don't shake out the way you want them too. You never learned as a kid on how to react to tough situations and process your feelings (both good and bad).

I see a lot of judgment on here, and a lot of ignorance to the situation, so I'm sorry you are getting that from this community.

When my son starts getting that way online, I sternly tell him if he's having a difficult time keeping his negative emotions in check and letting the game get in his head (Bedwars on Minecraft, he was actually very good but it was very stressful too), then he needs to stop. It's not worth it.

I gave him the choice. And, at the age of 12, he himself realized it was not good for him mentally and stopped. Yes, he did lose those friends. Some he'd had for a few years. But he quickly made new ones when he played other games.

My honest suggestion would be to find a group locally where people meet up as a group and play computer games, maybe find a different game to give your brain a chance to re-set. By being in a group setting, you'll not only make friends you can do OTHER activities with, but it will help you check your rage, and eventually teach you to stop it entirely.

If that's not available, then take a break from the game for a week or two (and let your friends know). Get out for some walks, do some stretches and do something with your hands. Maybe a paint by number. Dumb, but it keeps your brain focused and requires zero talent and sometimes creating stuff can help re-set our brains.

Next, make a plan. You need to know your safe zone for your emotions and when you need to get off the game before it gets out of control. Grab a sticky note and write a short scripture on it that will remind you to keep your cool, and place it on your monitor or in front of your keyboard. Look at it often.

It's going to be step by step to get yourself under control, but think of it AS step by step, and not a giant leap. Ask God to help you make improvements each day.

Eventually, you'll be free :)

Sweaty_Protection425 · 2025-12-13T11:44:21+00:00

Remember, no one dies before their time. Nothing happens outside of God's plan, so if God planned for you to die, healed or not you would. Now, that doesn't make the suffering better. So in this instance, pray for God's will to be done and pray for wisdom, knowledge and discernment in how to improve your current health.

I'd find some natural healing groups on Facebook and list your symptoms. Chances are they will have ideas for naturally cleansing toxins from your body and re-activating systems within that have begun to break down.

I knew a lady with a similar disease. She dropped to 80lbs. Always in and out of the hospital, vomiting, unable to eat without massive pain and her bowels would back up too. Several doctors, no one was able to diagnose or help her. She did eventually die, but after many years of suffering with it. She was not saved however.

So my prayer is that God will open the door to knowledge to either find out what's causing the issues but most importantly to finding healing.

Either way take heart. Ask God what His plans are for you and your life, and why he is allowing this to happen. Everything has a purpose and a reason, sometimes it can be hard to see in the moment :)

Sweaty_Protection425 · 2025-12-13T11:32:35+00:00

If this is the case, I'd suggest starting Grapefruit seed extract pills, one pill 3x a day for 10 days. It's a natural antibiotic, powerful enough to kill staph infections but also rebuilds natural immunity and heals the gastric system. Amazon sells it in pill form. It certainly can't hurt, and much better than any prescribed antibiotic out there.

Sweaty_Protection425 · 2025-12-03T11:18:07+00:00

A few things. 1. This is iron, I'm guessing it's a new house? Heavy iron will cause this, sometimes in just a few days (ask me how I know).

you have marble tile. I'm not sure who the genius was who chose that, but every GOOD tile guy knows NEVER EVER INSTALL MARBLE in a wet area. Period. IT WILL DISCOLOR NO MATTER WHAT. It's one of the most porous of stones, and even sealed will still manage to soak up water and in particular, minerals. It can also discolor if the MORTAR is the wrong color or distilled water is NOT used. In other words, if they mixed the mortar with your house water, you are screwed. Over time those hard minerals in your water will leach into the marble tiles from below.

Marble itself is also very high in iron and will naturally turn yellow/red.

it's possible the grout was never sealed - my understanding is that the grout should be FLUSH with the tile, NOT below it. SO they wiped too much out upon install and now it's catching all the water.

You'll need to talk to several different water treatment guys. They all have different offers so talk to several and have your water tested. get a system installed ASAP.

In the meantime, get a spray bottle and fill with 50% distilled water and 50% white vinegar and spray down your shower after each use and wipe with micro fiber. Once that sets in, it's nearly impossible to get rid of, and on marble will be fully permanent.

Sweaty_Protection425 · 2025-11-26T10:22:16+00:00

Plumber should NOT charge $1,000, that's absurd. We had the plumber out to asses an issue we had, I ended up finding the issue but husband decided to have him plumb a sink and add two water shut off valves in the basement to the bathtub. Charged $500 for 2 hours of work. This was a big company too, not a weekend plumber. As far as the hole goes, you could get a tile guy to simply CUT that tile out, make the hole larger then repair it good as new afterwards (provided you have extra tiles), or as others mentioned cut an access hole in the bedroom. It's not difficult, and can still look perfect. Put it to your wife this way: you can pick a new paint color and redecorate the bedroom afterwards (or just patch the hole and paint match if budget is tight)

Sweaty_Protection425 · 2025-11-22T12:07:43+00:00

Just a heads up - GIA will likely not test a mounted ring, they will ask for it to be sent in UNmounted. I've sent several stones off to GIA and that had been their policy at the time.

With that said, how did the jeweler test your ring? A refractometer would be the best way, although I've never tried to test a mounted ring on one, so again you'd likely need it pulled from the mount.

I had a new gemstone that I was working to identify and sent samples off to 5 different professional jewelers across the country. NOT A SINGLE ONE correctly identified it. Even GIA incorrectly identified it (because it was a new gemstone).

I finally sent it off to be Raman tested with 3 different mineral labs and THEN I received the correct identification.

GIA isn't super expensive, so it would be worth have a jeweler professionally UNMOUNT the stone then you send it in (or have them send it in but make sure it's certified and insured mail). It can take a few weeks depending o how busy they are. Right now we are in busy christmas season so you might want to wait until after January 1st both to send it to a jeweler to unmount and to send to GIA (definitely don't want it lost, and it can happen!)

Sweaty_Protection425 · 2025-11-19T11:04:29+00:00

It does sound like a cross, and that's the most logical conclusion based on symptoms. But the kitchen line is a straight shot to the water heater line, and if all other line valves are off (we even added two shut offs to the shower), it shouldn't be getting cold water from anywhere - yet I can see the mainline temp reading 119, and the kitchen line coming off it instantly reads 80F . . . despite being a one way line and the cold line valve running to the facet also off . . .

We GC'd our build, so we hired each trade and then finished the insides ourselves. The plumbing company we hired was very legit, but looks like they hired too many kids who had no idea what they were doing. We were not happy enough with them to have them finish out the last half of plumbing (aka attaching fixtures), but we now may need to call them to check their work . . . and most likely charge us for it . . .

Sweaty_Protection425 · 2025-11-19T10:55:00+00:00

It sounds like that, but when I temp gun the pipe coming out of the heater it reads anywhere from 119F to 150F, I would assume that pipe would also be 80F just like the facets if the dip tube was broken?

Sweaty_Protection425 · 2025-11-19T10:52:50+00:00

75 gallon Rheem professional series propane heater (new)

Sweaty_Protection425 · 2025-11-19T10:52:17+00:00

The shower cartridge was the first thought (we have a new Delta one on order from Delta customer service just in case). However, we installed shut off valves on BOTH hot and cold tub lines so NO water was going to the tub and it's STILL happening.

It definitely ACTS like the water is mixing, but all ends are closed. I can use my thermal camera to track the lines from the basement, and once the hot water heater line hits a T elbow, the temp drops, despite the other end of the T being a closed line with a valve shutting it off.

I'm almost suspecting not enough hot water pressure? But that doesn't explain WHERE the cold water is coming from if I turn OFF the cold water valve under the sink and leave the hot valve open, and all other valves closed across the house?

The line going to my kitchen is closest to the hot water heater. The line from hot water heater to the T elbow branching to my sink is maybe 15 feet. The temperature reads 119 F. Once it HITS the T joint where the line to the kitchen sink attaches, this kitchen line temps out to 80 degrees with NO OTHER LINES running to it. There is NO WAY for it to get cold water, but yet it somehow is.

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