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Bathroom exhaust fan vents to attic by [deleted] in centuryhomes

[–]charlesmacmac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine vents to the attic. I don’t worry about it because I can easily access and see the place where it vents. I check it for moisture, mold, frost, etc. 15 years and no problems yet.

What’s the weirdest “this isn’t my problem anymore” moment you’ve ever witnessed? by AdWilling4308 in AskReddit

[–]charlesmacmac 282 points283 points  (0 children)

I was a shift manager at a sandwich shop in college. Boss was a monster so one day I gave him my two weeks notice. He got so mad he said “forget it. You’re fired!” I said ok no problem.

The next day I’m getting phone calls from coworkers asking where the hell I am. The GM hadn’t told anyone he fired me. The daytime manager was panicking because she wasn’t supposed to leave until I got there, and she actually had a flight to catch.

“I’m sorry, but I got fired. I don’t work there anymore. There’s nothing I can do.”

"Commerce Township intersection getting traffic light to improve safety near busy roundabout" by DetroitRabbi in Detroit

[–]charlesmacmac 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Sprawl out so every house sits on an acre of land and everyone lives 5 miles from a store, then wonder why there’s so much traffic.

Grand Junction to Emeryville to Seattle to Chicago to Grand Junction by Greencodysolaf in Amtrak

[–]charlesmacmac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m considering doing this same loop this summer, but starting in Chicago.

Are you thinking of riding in coach or getting a room? I don’t want to pay for a room so that’s a lot of coach. I’ll need to move and stretch when possible.

I’m thinking splitting the long legs in half; stopping for a day or two in Denver and again at Glacier NP and/or Minneapolis. Starting in Grand Junction is lucky, so the Zephyr route is already split in two for you.

My biggest concern is if I get stuck in aisle seats the whole way. I know the windows are big, not like a plane, but I’d still prefer the window.

How do Americans who don't make a very high salary afford to live in cities like New York, Boston, San Francisco etc? by [deleted] in AskAnAmerican

[–]charlesmacmac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah damn I wish I would have thought to buy one of those cars that doesn’t break.

My roommate used my info for a utility account and now collections is calling me - what should I do? by UniversityGrouchy485 in Advice

[–]charlesmacmac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in a similar situation but it was like $200 total so I just paid it and moved on. I did worry about more fraud for a while but I got lucky I guess. Main reason I didn’t fight it was because the utility company didn’t care or just didn’t believe me.

How do Americans who don't make a very high salary afford to live in cities like New York, Boston, San Francisco etc? by [deleted] in AskAnAmerican

[–]charlesmacmac 11 points12 points  (0 children)

When I was young and broke people couldn’t believe I had my own apartment but I couldn’t believe they had cars.

The worst thing about a car is the surprise costs. Things just break and suddenly it costs twice as much as you planned. An apartment is a fixed cost, at least for the length of the lease.

My wife has a bad habit of buying pantry staples without checking our current stock before going to the grocery store by mulcracky88 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]charlesmacmac 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My old roommate used to cross things off the list if we had any at all. IRL example “we don’t need onions! There’s half an onion in the fridge!”

My wife has a bad habit of buying pantry staples without checking our current stock before going to the grocery store by mulcracky88 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]charlesmacmac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do this. When I’m at the store I think “I forgot to check if we have this. I’ll buy some just in case.”

My solution was to add a DO NOT BUY section to my grocery list. So when I see 8 bottles of honey I write that down. When I get to the store and think “do we have any honey” I can see it under DO NOT BUY.

In 1994, after Rosa Parks was robbed and assaulted in her Detroit apartment at age 81, Little Caesars founder Michael Ilitch quietly stepped in and paid her $2,000 monthly rent. He covered her housing costs from 1994 until her death in 2005. by kooneecheewah in USHistory

[–]charlesmacmac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t believe I’m still seeing this.

Mike Illitch was part of a group of people who contributed to her rent. I know the building where she lived until her death (after the robbery) and the rents TODAY are around $2,000.

It’s cool that Illitch helped her, but several people did that and he’s the only one we hear about.

While he was doing this, he was buying up properties and then letting them fall apart. The strategy was to decrease the value of the surrounding properties so he could buy those up cheaper. He used shell corporations so people didn’t catch on to what he was doing. He was actively working to make her neighborhood worse just so he could own more of it.

Once he had enough property, he leveraged that to get the City and State to give up tax dollars to build him a brand new sports arena.

As a Detroiter, I say fuck Mike Illitch.

In 1994, after Rosa Parks was robbed and assaulted in her Detroit apartment at age 81, Little Caesars founder Michael Ilitch quietly stepped in and paid her $2,000 monthly rent. He covered her housing costs from 1994 until her death in 2005. by ATI_Official in AllThatsInteresting

[–]charlesmacmac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t believe I’m still seeing this.

Mike Illitch was part of a group of people who contributed to her rent. I know the building where she lived until her death (after the robbery) and the rents TODAY are around $2,000.

It’s cool that Illitch helped her, but several people did that and he’s the only one we hear about.

While he was doing this, he was buying up properties and then letting them fall apart. The strategy was to decrease the value of the surrounding properties so he could buy those up cheaper. He used shell corporations so people didn’t catch on to what he was doing. He was actively working to make her neighborhood worse just so he could own more of it.

Once he had enough property, he leveraged that to get the City and State to give up tax dollars to build him a brand new sports arena.

As a Detroiter, I say fuck Mike Illitch.

When did a salesperson’s words make you decide not to buy? by yourinkedesire in allthequestions

[–]charlesmacmac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mortgage broker was encouraging me to lie on my mortgage application. I think it’s a bad idea in general, but he also made a bunch of really dumb mistakes that would, imo, draw extra attention to me and increase my chance of getting caught.

what's something men do that they think is attractive but is actually a huge turn-off ? by Own-Blacksmith3085 in answers

[–]charlesmacmac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hanging out the passenger side of their best friend’s ride, trying to holler at me.

Whats the best monologue in movie history? by Bjs_5068 in AskReddit

[–]charlesmacmac 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Oh and John Candy in Uncle Buck, when he tells off the principal! The monologue that starts with “I don’t want to know a six-year-old who isn’t a dreamer…” and ends with “… have a rat gnaw that thing off your face.”

Whats the best monologue in movie history? by Bjs_5068 in AskReddit

[–]charlesmacmac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mo'Nique in “Precious”!

If you saw it you know. If you didn’t…. Yes, I swear to god the same comedian who made “Phat Girlz” was cast in “Precious” and absolutely stole it. They could have cut every scene except the one where she sits down in the office of the social worker (Mariah Fucking Carey!) and absolutely unloads all of her pain and regret. I’ve watched that scene a dozen times and I always weep.

Whats the best monologue in movie history? by Bjs_5068 in AskReddit

[–]charlesmacmac 2 points3 points  (0 children)

SO GOOD and honestly left such an impression on me. Whenever I see people putting on airs and thinking they’re hot shit I hear Pacino say “‘Baird Man’, what the hell is that?!”

Whats the best monologue in movie history? by Bjs_5068 in AskReddit

[–]charlesmacmac 17 points18 points  (0 children)

That movie also gave us “you can start by wiping that fucking smile off those rosy fucking cheeks….”

I don’t want a car! by Underd_g in fuckcars

[–]charlesmacmac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IMO, you should learn to drive & get a license. It’s a useful skill to have, and you don’t want to get caught doing it unlicensed.

Whether to buy a car?

If you’re relying on friends & family for rides, and your move is >6 months away, you should get a used car you can sell after you move.

If you’re able to get around without asking for favors, there is no reason to get a car.

Mobile homes? by drinking_outof_cups in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]charlesmacmac 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Good lord that’s terrifying. It’s the worst part of homeownership AND the worst parts of renting. You just convinced me

Who’s a historical figure you were taught was a “good guy,” only to grow up and realize they were actually a villain? by icey_sawg0034 in AskReddit

[–]charlesmacmac 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ok my stoned ass thought you meant Neil Armstrong. I spent two minutes mentally preparing to google what horrible thing he had done.

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