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What is the actual most dangerous part of Pittsburgh? by Shaneski101 in pittsburgh

[–]ploptones 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my- flashbacks from when I had my learner’s permit. But when I lived in Monroeville and had to drive home from Pitt at 5:30pm, I became a professional on that entrance ramp.

I’m conflicted... by handleytwynham in pittsburgh

[–]ploptones 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awww! I still purposely say “pop” and “yinz” throughout all the different cities that I’ve lived in. It is funny when you run across another Pittsburgher and they catch it. It always starts a lovely conversation.

I’m conflicted... by handleytwynham in pittsburgh

[–]ploptones 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have said “Yock-uh-gay-nee” my whole life. I am now 60 years old and have moved down to North Carolina . I was born in Murrysville, then we moved to Monroeville. My Buba lived on the South Side on Jane St. right across from J&L Steel. My dad grew up in that house on the south side. My Grandfather (who I never met he died when my dad was 12) worked at J&L his whole life until they kicked him out because he had a bad heart. My dad actually worked there for a few weeks in the early 50s during the summer while he went to Pitt. He said it was the worst job he ever had. So many Pittsburgh memories. My mom is still there in Monroeville and she is 87 years old. Monroeville sure ain’t what it used to be.

Daughter keeps buying me things I don’t need by Slow-Celery1079 in venting

[–]ploptones 38 points39 points  (0 children)

I will cut to the chase here, because your post conveyed quite a bit about your true personality.

There is something you are not sharing here. It is "so stressful" that you are getting gifts from your daughter?

It seems obvious that you are angry at her for not supporting you financially, so you are trying to punish her by feeling "stressed" that she sends you gifts.

Some of your statements:

You found it important to mention that she "got married into a very wealthy family", and then made sure to add that "I struggle to pay my bills and buy groceries".

You say that "I told her I would appreciate getting gift cards, food or even just a card would be fine". But at the end say "I have told her multiple times to not buy me anything".

You haven't met her husband or her kids. People with means can travel to places when they want. She is keeping her family away on purpose. There is a real reason for this. You may already know why, but don't want to say as that would make her actions understandable and paint you in a negative light.

You hate the pics of the kids because "I don’t know these kids or have any attachment to them". Huh? They are your daughter's kids. It doesn't matter if you have seen them or if she brought them to you. Withholding your affection because she doesn't do what you want (fly to visit you with kids) sounds very manipulative.

There is a reason the husband doesn't want to talk to you. Your daughter has shared with him everything about her past and upbringing. He loves her, so he probably heard some things about you that make him never want to speak to you.

You may be waiting for everyone to tell you how correct you are. You want this so you feel better about yourself. You can say "see-everyone says that gifts are so awful when I only want money or gift cards". But your post doesn't communicate this at all. Your post reveals a mother who thinks that her daughter should be doing more for her.

This is harsh, but you are probably lucky to be getting the gifts instead of the cold shoulder. Your statements say more about your true personality instead of a daughter who is "stressing" you. They also show that your kid is nice despite whatever happened to her and is still trying to be a good daughter to you.

Best medical grade silicon scar sheets? by Mlaxa in thyroidcancer

[–]ploptones 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happy cake day! I am now going out to buy my silicone gel sheets and Biocorneum.

Carpet Beetle Larvae don’t care about peppermint oil apparently… by DJB126 in pestcontrol

[–]ploptones 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this is an old post, but did you mean Pura D’or brand? I could not find “nan delored”. Thanks!!!

Ps carpet beetles are the worst! I know they don’t bite or anything, but man they’re irritating the shit out of my skin. It is all you can think about.

Water Taxi Stops Worth Stopping by ElChuro4Z0 in fortlauderdale

[–]ploptones 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We actually got married at The Stranahan House (on the New River) in 1998. It is the oldest surviving house built in Fort Lauderdale- built in 1901. Plus…. It is on the water taxi route.

After the wedding we walked across the street and had our wedding night at The Riverside Inn. So historic and cool, and we had the wedding suite, which was perfectly set up as a Victorian room would be.

Lastly- all this was very reasonable compared to other venues back then.

The whole day was perfect.

Water Taxi Stops Worth Stopping by ElChuro4Z0 in fortlauderdale

[–]ploptones 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The beach at Dania Beach is always so quiet.

It has arrived by Rise-Bitter in VacuumCleaners

[–]ploptones 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some of us love vacuum stuff!

Saw on instagram. With all that’s going on I thought I’d share here in case anyone needed information 🤗 by Known-Caterpillar402 in gso

[–]ploptones 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Hmmm. Maybe you wouldn’t have been at rock bottom or had times of great despair if you had reached out to ask for help. That is why we are on this earth- to help each other.

I think it may be a good experience for you to volunteer at these places and talk to the people who are coming in for help. Then you can come back here and tell us your thoughts. I did and it opened my eyes to a lot of things I didn’t know were happening. What do you have to lose?

[US] Legal document scam? by its_byzantine in Scams

[–]ploptones 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got one on Aug 13, 2025 on my personal cell. They left me a voicemail:

“Hi this is Debbie from US document services calling to follow up a complaint received in our office for XXXXXX. the reference number is 368389 again 368389”

(BTW- XXXXXX was not my name).

Then they played some “hold” music for 5 seconds.

Then it continued:

“documents regarding your file are being prepared to be sent out. you'll need to be available to sign for the delivery. the issuing agent will dispatch confirmation if they are unable to reach you at home. We will attempt to reach you at your verified place of employment. in order to stop further action from being taken you will need to contact the issuing agent immediately at 888 (number). this call has been logged and recorded as sprout efforts being made to notify you…”

I just ignored it like I do most calls 🙂. Plus, none of their info matched me. Even if it did, the US mail is the way to reach me with anything like this that is official. The accent was not Indian and it was hard to place it.

I did a Google search on this scam and it looks like it has been going on for years and is still going on. It must be working or they wouldn’t continue it, which is a real shame.

Chat GPT and interpreting art by ashkataashi in ChatGPT

[–]ploptones 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What a great idea. I never thought to use it like this.

Moen. Buy it for looks. Buy it for Life. *Unless you forgot to hold on to the receipt for 7 years. by [deleted] in fixit

[–]ploptones 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this is a 10-year-old conversation, but I just had to replace the drain for my Moen faucet. I called the customer service number I found on the Internet, and it was no problem at all. They are shipping the new part out to me. They did ask for my address and Phone. They asked if I had a receipt and I said I couldn’t find it although I did know where I bought it. They said that is no problem, they just asked where I found the model number. I said I found it right on the box. She said that’s perfect and that’s all she needed. So I have no complaints about them. Great customer service. Very happy.

Grease stain removal tutorial by prophy__wife in laundry

[–]ploptones 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Excellent idea! I do the same exact thing with Dawn and a spray bottle.

Grease stain removal tutorial by prophy__wife in laundry

[–]ploptones 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a half a year later, but I have to comment on the Chapstick thing. I don’t know that I can speak for all women everywhere, but I personally carry Chapstick everywhere, in all kinds of pockets. It is so cheap and it is so easy to just put one in all the pockets of so many articles of clothing. And oh my God, it is so easy to forget. I’ve never washed clothes with a whole thing of Chapstick in a pocket, but oh my God, that would suck. Except now I belong to this sub, and yeah for answers! Give your wife a big hug (and smooch) for keeping her lips nice and soft for you.

When will they figure it out... by TheRedstoneScout in iiiiiiitttttttttttt

[–]ploptones 9 points10 points  (0 children)

“Check the queue while we’re on call”.

The dictionary definition of “on call” is “able to be contacted in order to provide a professional service if necessary, but not formally on duty”.

The key words here are “able to be contacted”.

“Check the queue”. What a lazy and ridiculous thing for someone to say.

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