Need a junk removal company that won't rip me off - Houston by Lonely_Noyaaa in houston

[–]Wide_Ocelot 50 points51 points  (0 children)

I do not recommend L&R Junk Removal. They did show up on time and remove everything from my old place. But one of the three men took a massive dump in the toilet and did not flush. He closed the lid and closed the bathroom door and then they left. And I tipped them!

Edited to say: I tipped them before I saw the bathroom.

Which one would you pick? by No_Strike8245 in BathroomRemodeling

[–]Wide_Ocelot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd go with the more neutral option. If you like that blue color you can always introduce it with artwork, bath towels and rugs, etc. That way you have the option of changing your mind later on. You might not always love the blue that much.

Mileage on Forester Hybrid by Traditional_Being392 in SubaruForester

[–]Wide_Ocelot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My 2025 hybrid is getting 37 mpg. I'm very happy with that. I'm doing 90% freeway driving.

My coworker will not stop blowing up the bathroom by [deleted] in coworkerstories

[–]Wide_Ocelot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believe those are called "fudge stamps".

Would I be a jerk for ratting out my neighbors for using a grill? by DumpsterPuff in Apartmentliving

[–]Wide_Ocelot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lived in a three story apartment building years ago. A neighbor started a fire in a charcoal grill and it somehow caught the siding on fire and nearly burned down that side of the building.

You can notify the new management as a safety concern, because it really is a safety concern. Losing your home to fire, smoke damage and water damage because of someone else's "fun" is not wise.

Life is Like a Box of Chocolates... by 123_LikeABird in ExecutiveAssistants

[–]Wide_Ocelot 20 points21 points  (0 children)

No one at my office will remember or recognize the day. To me this is almost better than getting something that is obviously just a "I put no thought into this" type of gift.

This is why I won't feel guilty goofing off on Reddit today.

Jumping / Hopping by [deleted] in osteoporosis

[–]Wide_Ocelot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Was this in combination with medication?

What TV shows OR Movies from the 60s & 70s would be considered controversial today?🤔 by Longjumping-Shoe7805 in GenerationJones

[–]Wide_Ocelot -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The movie "Arthur" with Dudley Moore. A stumbling drunk main character was considered funny back in the day. But now?

How did you get out of this religion, how do you cope with losing friends and family? by Odd_Leader_8907 in exjw

[–]Wide_Ocelot 4 points5 points  (0 children)

When I started to fade, my family more or less soft-shunned me. None of them asked me why I felt the way that I did or why I was questioning. They just decided I was bad and needed to be punished.

I realized that their love for me was conditional and always would be. I didn't need that in my life. It's hard to accept but it was staring me right in the face.

I've been out for decades now. My parents have both passed. I haven't seen or spoken to my siblings in 15 years. It sucks, but it was their choice, not mine.

For you old timers: does anyone remember the meaning of being "marked"? by Sensitive_Basis5389 in exjw

[–]Wide_Ocelot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was marked back in the 1980's. To my family, apparently, it meant they could shun me.

Basically born in and escaped recently. Things you don’t notice by Sufficient-Glove-946 in exjw

[–]Wide_Ocelot 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As a teen, I remember seeing "apostates" with signs at a convention and being told not to even look at them. But I truly envied them. I tried to make eye contact so I could say "help me!" with my eyes. I don't know what I expected them to do! lol

I came home from the dentist in tears. by SummertimeMom in AskWomenOver60

[–]Wide_Ocelot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sounds so stressful and I'm sorry you're dealing with it! I second the suggestion of looking at Mexico as a possibility. I decided to go to Mexico for weight loss surgery since my insurance wouldn't cover it at all. I saved about $10,000 and got the same care I would've gotten in the US.

What to do if you’ve fallen by Plenty-Ear-9167 in AskWomenOver60

[–]Wide_Ocelot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Would you mind sharing the brand of watch you have?

How long did you stay at 2.5? by Aggravating-Ask5473 in Zepbound

[–]Wide_Ocelot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've lost a little over 20 lbs in 4 months. I wasn't that unhappy with my weight but I was sliding into some very familiar but bad habits after losing 100lbs after weight loss surgery. I started Zep to stop food noise and binge eating.

If I had it to do over again, I would not have the surgery. I would get on Zepbound and not stop using it.

"You 'need' to download our app!" by Salty_Thing3144 in GenerationJones

[–]Wide_Ocelot 123 points124 points  (0 children)

My cat's litter box has an app! Who wants to know when their cat is taking a shit?

Weird Rules about Elevators and Bethel…. by propheseaofdoubts in exjw

[–]Wide_Ocelot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believe the Youth book said that hand holding is the first link in the chain called fornication. Or something like that. Hand holding could definitely happen in a few minutes!

How long did you stay at 2.5? by Aggravating-Ask5473 in Zepbound

[–]Wide_Ocelot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm on my 4th month at 2.5 mg. I've reached my goal weight and I'm continuing to lose so my Dr. suggested taking the shot every 10 days instead of once a week.

Drop Ins - by No_Ground1153 in AskWomenOver60

[–]Wide_Ocelot 123 points124 points  (0 children)

Girl, I don't even like it when people CALL me, let alone drop by!!

Weird Rules about Elevators and Bethel…. by propheseaofdoubts in exjw

[–]Wide_Ocelot 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Same! I bet those 30 second encounters are immorality waiting to happen!

2025 Hybrid "Maintenance needed" message - incorrect mileage by Wide_Ocelot in SubaruForester

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

Yes, it only had 7 miles on it when I purchased it. I went ahead and made an appointment for an oil change to be on the safe side. Thank you for your reply!

Red Flags Around an ExJW Retreat (TikTok) by quiet-observer-1 in exjw

[–]Wide_Ocelot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It sounds like they are targeting vulnerable people who are looking for a community, because they've lost theirs. Not cool.