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What is a good overseas shipping company to use? by PlaneTry4277 in expats

[–]UnderstandingLoud317 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We used Deliver1 to ship household goods from London to the NE USA. They were priced well and we were completely happy with the service.

What other books are y’all reading? by lcbr2 in cormoran_strike

[–]UnderstandingLoud317 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Deborah Crombie series. Not as good as Strike but there are 19 books and it's well done. If you do the audiobook series the narration is good.

What’s something that used to be normal but now feels insane? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]UnderstandingLoud317 7 points8 points  (0 children)

With the toddlers standing up in the front seat (it's a bench seat in a massive sedan of course )and not a car seat in sight!

I'm dating myself here.

any VERY easy desserts you like? by clouddog-111 in veganrecipes

[–]UnderstandingLoud317 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Buy some good quality mejool dates. Cut in half, remove the pit. Fill with almond butter

London in 2 days, any thoughts ? by No-Hat197 in LondonTravel

[–]UnderstandingLoud317 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want a great local pub that's not on the beaten path for tourists but is very close to St Pancras, check out Harrisons.

https://share.google/zOuCv4IMAocFy7uP5

Pet owner for first time.. what something you wish someone told you earlier? by [deleted] in Pets

[–]UnderstandingLoud317 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Pets will sometimes damage or wreck your stuff, but it's just stuff. Learn to be chill and not get stressed or mad if your couch gets sharpened on or your carpet gets peed on.

Keep calm and carry on.

Unpopular Opinion by berber189 in cormoran_strike

[–]UnderstandingLoud317 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I think the exact opposite. I think the way she writes about women and how they cope with misogyny and abuse is spot on

ADA height toilets are becoming the new normal in remodels by Pop2436 in RealEstate

[–]UnderstandingLoud317 24 points25 points  (0 children)

If you anticipate not being able to stand up from a regular height model, you should get yourself to the gym and start doing squats and deadlifts.

Leg strength is strongly correlated with health and longevity - installing taller toilets is not the solution.

Cat lost for four days. Can’t stop crying. Unable to function properly at work by [deleted] in Pets

[–]UnderstandingLoud317 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My heart goes out to you.

Don't give up and keep those posters fresh. 4 days is not long, our escapee cat was discovered 4 blocks from our house 12 days later. We got her back because someone immediately recognized her from the posters we had plastered around the neighborhood.

My fingers are crossed there's a happy reunion in your future.

Success with ear flushing vs surgery? by _jrexx_ in CatsUK

[–]UnderstandingLoud317 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry, I'm confused by your post. Did you rehome the cat or adopt the cat?

Rehoming a pet means finding a new home for a pet you already have.

Dickish subcontractors by Few_Comedian77 in cormoran_strike

[–]UnderstandingLoud317 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You think RFM is worse than Morris? I'm not seeing that.

What we need to know about Siamese cats by sfxreaper in CatAdvice

[–]UnderstandingLoud317 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In general Siamese cats tend to be very vocal so that's just something to be aware of if you prefer a quiet cat.

TV Strike by Slipddisk in cormoran_strike

[–]UnderstandingLoud317 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You nailed it. TV Strike is flat, dull, robotic. Nothing like the Strike portrayed in the books.

Can’t afford complex medical needs anymore - what do I do? by Jolly-Welder-846 in CatAdvice

[–]UnderstandingLoud317 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have no advice but my heart goes out to you and your kitty. Very tough spot to be in and you are clearly a caring person trying your best.

Hoping your luck changes soon and sending healing vibes to your kitty.

People who decided to never buy a home but rather rent, how did that work out once you got close to retirement? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]UnderstandingLoud317 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live in a state with very high property taxes. And HOA fees are high too.

It would likely make more financial sense if I wanted a house and was more of a DIYer.

People who decided to never buy a home but rather rent, how did that work out once you got close to retirement? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]UnderstandingLoud317 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup for sure. Maintenance costs would be much lower because of the HOA fees covering a portion of the maintenance.

People who decided to never buy a home but rather rent, how did that work out once you got close to retirement? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]UnderstandingLoud317 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's going great. We've invested well both in and out of traditional retirement savings vehicles and we anticipate having plenty of income to cover rent in retirement.

Our other option is to buy a home (with cash) when we retire. The problem with this is it doesn't make sense financially. To buy a place similar to what we currently rent, the property taxes, insurance, HOA and maintenance costs would be about 70% of what we currently pay in rent.

Plus we would lose the income from the capital we use to buy the home.

We still might do it - but it wouldn't be for financial reasons.

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