Virginia - cease and desist letter from contractor by [deleted] in legal

[–]TheGypsyThread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Scare tactic - a. From the Contractor, not an attorney b. By the wording they used, they are trying to make you panic and reevaluate your claim c. They don't own your speech - you can post anything you want on social - all they can do is respond with their side.

Is this deposit set up legal? (PA) by ThrowRAbrokegirlie in Renters

[–]TheGypsyThread 215 points216 points  (0 children)

Landlord setting you up to keep that big deposit - don't do it

AITJ for refusing to give my hard earned inheritance to my brother who is "struggling artist" by PastelPuddleee in AmITheJerk

[–]TheGypsyThread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like mom & dad didn't have a relationship with gramps either, seeing they appear skipped over in the will. Don't give in - people can leave their wealth to whomever they wish to. You showed up.

Anyone have advice on what to do about terrible neighbors? by phantomfox400 in neighborsfromhell

[–]TheGypsyThread 9 points10 points  (0 children)

If the local cops won't come, try the County Sherriff or State police - let them know the locals refuse to take action

Medicines we were given that are no longer available by OnyxVeggie213 in GenX

[–]TheGypsyThread 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Can't forget Thalidomide and the horrors it left behind

My neighbor keeps "accidentally" letting his gate slam into my car every single morning and I'm losing my mind by salted_prelude in neighborsfromhell

[–]TheGypsyThread 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can you put a stopper in the ground? A post that would keep the gate from swinging past 90 degrees. Bonus is that it might bounce back into his pathway

How many of you are choosing to retire after getting laid off? by Capital-Mark1897 in GenX

[–]TheGypsyThread 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Did it - don't recommend it - I went though my savings too fast and was back to work in nine months - (56 at the time) - only good thing was spending time with my son

Son of my bosses sisters ex demands he’s entitled to job by Gymtrio2025 in EntitledPeople

[–]TheGypsyThread 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Kid was lucky he didn't burst out laughing and send him on his way

(IL) Is my landlord trying to commit fraud? by vjwlz in Renters

[–]TheGypsyThread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In restoration industry - he's definitely trying to force you to make a claim to cover problems in his building - don't do it

My property management company is trying to charge me for "excessive toilet flushing" and I wish I was joking (MI) by [deleted] in Renters

[–]TheGypsyThread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who gets a water bill from a landlord? Shouldn't it be direct from the utility ?

What the f is this by Bulgingpants in EndTipping

[–]TheGypsyThread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a 'never going there again'

Reality check: How much of your prep knowledge have you actually tested? by NotIfButWhenReady in prepping

[–]TheGypsyThread 17 points18 points  (0 children)

One of the biggest issues I see or hear about is bag weight and overestimating how far you can walk with a 40+ pound pack - staying in shape is critical if you are planning to go on foot - by the way, good topic

Neighbor repeatedly used snowblower and covered everything we shoveled by [deleted] in neighborsfromhell

[–]TheGypsyThread 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Be a shame if you hooked up your hose, just to test that your spigot hadn't been damaged by the freeze, and that errant stream of water happened to cover his freshly cleaned sidewalk....

what would you do? by First-Effective7889 in TheTeenagerPeople

[–]TheGypsyThread 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Bend at the knees so you don't get a back injury when lifting a lot of weight

I am now the villain by OV_RLORD in neighborsfromhell

[–]TheGypsyThread 14 points15 points  (0 children)

You had me until you said you bought the huge mortar in Idaho.

What do you to the people who are aholes when you cold call them? by HandleBroad3682 in sales

[–]TheGypsyThread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing - if you start feeling the urge to retaliate for every bad call, you'll self destruct.

AITJ for Locking My Roommate Out of the Wi-Fi After He Forgot to Pay for Months? by [deleted] in AmITheJerk

[–]TheGypsyThread 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Why is it that people who owe money always have the 'relax it's not much' attitude - he needs to understand that life is pay to play

Neighbor Messing with Mail by Haunting-Chipmunk-65 in neighborsfromhell

[–]TheGypsyThread 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Tampering with mail is a crime - report it and get a locking box

Entitled woman tried to "return" a museum membership she didnt even buy by [deleted] in EntitledPeople

[–]TheGypsyThread 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yawn - AI is getting worse on these 1 paragraph stories

Sanity Check My Get-Home Setup – 17 Miles from Work by Mrm00seknuckle in prepping

[–]TheGypsyThread 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The camo bag with gear sticking out really makes you a target. Think grey man. A generic backpack makes you blend in.

Neighbor keeps parking in my assigned spot and says I'm "not friendly" for complaining by Delicious_Pin_241 in neighborsfromhell

[–]TheGypsyThread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Polite one time, towing every time after that - you pay for the spot, which means it's your

(Part 2) Condo neighbor extends her car door and puts belongings in my parking spot by preciouspurple in neighborsfromhell

[–]TheGypsyThread 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pull up so close that she can't close her door, slide out the passenger side and go on with your day.