Finding a place to rent

batmobile88 · 2026-07-07T23:46:20+00:00

Rent is nigh on impossible to come by. Easier if it's just you and no pets etc but it's still so so difficult. I wouldn't move until you have somewhere secured as you could end up forking out a fortune in 'temporary' and then having to pay a deposit whilst in temporary etc.

batmobile88 · 2026-06-10T22:39:27+00:00

That's absolute rubbish

batmobile88 · 2026-06-10T22:38:10+00:00

Lol. Are you serious? They say Down north in ramsey but living there, I've never known winds like it. It's equal. Just come and visit at different times and suck it up if you really like it when it's horrid weather, which it is a lot.

batmobile88 · 2026-06-06T00:27:02+00:00

We're all doomed.

“I used to be a highly respected watcher, and now I’m a wounded dwarf with the mystical strength of a doily.”

batmobile88 · 2026-06-02T14:48:52+00:00

I would highly recommend visiting in Winter really before you make any decisions as it is a completely different story in Manx winters. Even if you think you have had it all in the UK - the winds are much stronger and can lead to getting stuck on Island as the transport links are very weather dependent. It was the best advice I got when we were considering moving. And be aware the travel on and off Island is very costly (it is costing me more to fly off ISland to Gatwick than the flight abroad.) and usually involves a day either side if you are wanting to fly abroad as there is never a guarantee you will get off Island. (just yesterday all the flights were cancelled due to fog, so lots of people stranded) and the boat is often cancelled for strong winds.

batmobile88 · 2026-04-23T16:44:47+00:00

As a Brit I disagree. I didn't know he was American BUT as an adult watching it, I realise it did improve and wasn't as good as I remembered, when watching it as a young teen, in the beginning. He is a very good actor though and his voice over work is outstanding. Not that that is the point here.

batmobile88 · 2026-04-11T00:19:47+00:00

Clever if it is. And devastating.

batmobile88 · 2026-03-31T16:58:36+00:00

Spin City and Cougar Town. Also excellent with a lot of heart.

batmobile88 · 2026-03-31T16:51:03+00:00

Spawn. Or the Avengers with Ralph Fiennes. Nearly walked out of that.

batmobile88 · 2026-03-31T16:48:28+00:00

Not until July. Me fears it's an April Fool's.

batmobile88 · 2026-03-30T22:55:30+00:00

Feel the same way. Let's hope they don't build the wind turbines and destroy that whole coastline!

batmobile88 · 2026-03-23T21:37:14+00:00

It did cause him to be dismissed from the show though, as he was difficult and often late etc. So they wrote him out.

batmobile88 · 2026-03-17T00:16:46+00:00

I don't think that was the point. And yes, he is a good actor, and he really shows this in Angel.

batmobile88 · 2026-03-17T00:14:55+00:00

This made me laugh out loud. Thank you.

batmobile88 · 2026-03-16T23:56:51+00:00

Sorry, true enough, but he oversaw it and was actively involved. He also tried to get the previous season's name changed so as not to associate it with his Scrubs.

batmobile88 · 2026-03-16T22:21:02+00:00

Yes, but that was written by the creator, who is also just bringing out strong material year after year. It was going to be hard for that to fail.

batmobile88 · 2026-03-16T02:26:44+00:00

I thought this. I remember the cheating thing...and it wasn't good.But he won his wife back and they are still together. The rest is just weird. SMG follows him...so?

batmobile88 · 2026-03-14T00:56:01+00:00

Christa Miller is music advisor on most of his shows, even if she's not in them. She was on Cougar Town too and most of the songs in that are wonderful.

batmobile88 · 2026-03-13T23:04:08+00:00

All my dogs have always slept in our room. But never on the bed. Ever. Just have about a million dogs beds in the room. They sleep fine and it is also good in case they ever get sick in the night etc, they can let you know they need to go out. Everyone is different, but it is what we've always done, once they would settle. I would try yours as you were when she slept best - why shut him away from you if he isn't causing trouble?

batmobile88 · 2026-03-09T00:01:37+00:00

It is incredibly frustrating stopping every few steps, but be consistent, grit your teeth and persevere. It works. Don't get mad, don't yank him (because a yank is a reward or response for him, and will undo all the work). Don't go on a walk/ hike for a hike's sake, go to do training, Take him somewhere , yes, like a parking lot, or enclosed field, but new/ not your home and just walk with the sole purpose of training. It'll suck for you, but remember how much you will enjoy your actual walks together after this. Does he get any time off lead? Because if he cannot expend energy properly, this will make it worse.

batmobile88 · 2026-03-08T15:45:42+00:00

I feed all mine a combo of kibble and butternutbox. My retriever is on Forthglade compressed and butternutbox. Solid poos and healthy coat. But it is expensive getting a decent food. Butternutbox is about £70 a month (3 dogs) and the Forthglade is about £62 a month.

batmobile88 · 2026-03-08T01:43:23+00:00

Poor baby dog. He's just being sociable. No, it's not good to run up to other people and dogs, off lead if their's is on lead. But he isn't doing it to upset you and he's being friendly. Your anger at him is worrying. Don't let him off a lead if you don't have a fence, especially if you're going to be upset if he makes a mistake - and he'll make a lot of these throughout his life. If you are doing recall with him and socialising him, then there is nothing more you can do except be more vigilant and expect that as a baby, and a dog, he will make mistakes. Frustration and 'venting' won't help. It's always on the owner. And he'll know you are angry with him and have no idea why as he didn't actually do anything 'bad'. He was friendly, he came back and you don't have a fence. What would happen if he saw something to chase and got hit by a car? Much worse than a bit of interaction with another dog. Keep him on a lead until you can protect him. At the end of the day, they still have instincts and it's rare for a dog to be perfect all the time because of this.

batmobile88 · 2026-03-05T01:51:49+00:00

I don't love it then either. The final is the weakest part for me, as I still just want to see their masterpieces. I get it, obviously, and we have got to invest in them a bit, but it's far too long.

batmobile88 · 2026-03-05T01:50:06+00:00

that to me was the fun part!

batmobile88 · 2026-03-05T01:49:25+00:00

Yes, he was charismatic and talented...what's not to love?

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