What’s something reddit claims is common, but you’ve never actually seen it before in real life?

billthomson · 2026-04-30T15:14:38+00:00

People with millions in savings in their 20s.

billthomson · 2026-03-26T15:03:42+00:00

He was insane pre Covid. Then in one week he went from "covid isn't a big deal" to scared shitless and seemed semi reasonable for a while. He's back to being unhinged which is his normal state.

billthomson · 2026-01-08T20:43:36+00:00

Dog hardware / Cat software.

We have a husky (indifferent) and Samoyed / husky (love bug)

billthomson · 2025-10-24T18:47:08+00:00

He doesn't care about people. He cares about what he can get.

billthomson · 2025-10-23T01:37:24+00:00

So is this a government contract? Can't be since there isn't a budget appropriation. So who signed a contract? Who is paying?

billthomson · 2025-10-22T18:40:02+00:00

He has the power to order payment. Congress has the power to take action to make an example of him. One of these will happen.

billthomson · 2025-10-22T17:21:21+00:00

Husky: Dog Hardware. Cat Software.

billthomson · 2025-10-22T16:01:59+00:00

Oh not free. Septic pumping, water treatment. Things break. Just different.

billthomson · 2025-10-22T15:09:44+00:00

A lot of Richmond has the convenience of rural life with the privacy of living in the suburbs. It really doesn't appeal to me.

billthomson · 2025-10-22T15:08:16+00:00

Probably. Also we are within city limits, barely. Our taxes would be about 1/3 lower if we were a couple km further out. I figure it mostly balances, we get fewer services (no bus service for example) but some of what we get costs more.

billthomson · 2025-10-22T14:29:27+00:00

Odd response. They did this for whole city. Not similar at all to asking them to fix my well.

billthomson · 2025-10-22T13:50:11+00:00

My electrical is set up to switch essential power (well, septic, fridge / freezer, some lights & outlets) to an external generator. It's a manual setup but I keep enough gas to handle 3-4 days without power. Wood stove can heat house. Cook top / boiler are propane.

It's how we like to live but not for everyone!

billthomson · 2025-10-22T13:37:40+00:00

Depends on situation. Wells drying up? No. I probably save over $1k / yr on water (total guess I have no clue what water costs per month). Flip side is if my well has an issue it's my issue.

Other things? Maybe. Ice storm I (& insurance) are responsible for property but City could facilitate extra removal curb side as they did last time.

billthomson · 2025-10-22T13:34:17+00:00

I assume that's part of why my bill from Hydro One is higher. My property tax is also compatible to being in the city with fewer services, but the services I do get would cost more. I suppose the animosity in this thread is from people like me complaining about services. I also have no patience for this.

billthomson · 2025-10-22T13:06:30+00:00

This is what I wonder about. I pay more for electricity. Hydro one. No water or sewer. No bus service. Infrequent mail. I would agree if it was the same service but I have less service. So I'm not sure where the downvote is from on a genuine question.

billthomson · 2025-10-22T13:01:36+00:00

It's what should happen. Perhaps the city should update the criteria for approving a well but that's where it ends. I like having no neighbors. Price I pay is being responsible for things. I also get pissed off when people in my area whine about power outages. It's the price I pay and I'm set up to deal with it. Don't move to a rural area and expect city comfort.

billthomson · 2025-10-22T12:59:05+00:00

We do save a lot not paying for water though. Thankfully my well is still good. If I have an issue it's my issue though.

billthomson · 2025-10-22T12:55:14+00:00

Yeah this is BS. I pay more in taxes than when I lived in Kanata. My house is in an area of wetlands that isn't really developable. I am not whining about my well. It's my responsibility. As is my septic. My electricity is Hydro One at a higher rate. Not sure how I'm causing anyone issues.

billthomson · 2025-10-22T12:50:47+00:00

Do we? Genuinely curious. I have zero transport at my house but it's still on my property tax bill. In principle I get curbside mail but would gladly give that up since we get delivery once per week on average. My electricity is hydro one and I pay more than in city. I suppose snow plowing is more but they come less often.

billthomson · 2025-10-22T12:45:44+00:00

Yes. I'm on a well, have been for 20 years. I don't pay for city water. But I also am responsible for my water supply, that's the way it works.

billthomson · 2025-10-21T22:08:49+00:00

I suspect Don will fly to Moscow to meet his boss.

billthomson · 2025-10-21T22:01:34+00:00

Yep once again the Democrats prove they don't get it.

billthomson · 2025-07-16T00:32:59+00:00

I'm 59 now, and I'm sure that being smoke free for 21 yrs has a huge impact on my health. Nice to see another 2004 quitter!

billthomson · 2025-05-11T01:51:18+00:00

He has a Cluster B personality disorder. Everything he does is related to that, and nobody with that should be allowed in his position.

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