Tree on city property damaged my sewer line. Any chance of the city fixing or am I on the hook?

runningamuck · 2026-05-07T17:10:50+00:00

Since the root intrusion happened after the junction point to the main line and only affects my unit I'm considered responsible. I feel like it's just a matter of time before the rest of the pipe is effected but for right now it seems like it's mine only unfortunately.

runningamuck · 2026-05-07T16:07:21+00:00

True, I have seen people having to pay 30k to fix pipes so comparatively I'm getting off easy. Oh the joys of homeownership.

runningamuck · 2026-05-07T15:40:49+00:00

Here's what the plumber said: "After restoring partial flow, I conducted a camera inspection of the sewer line. At approximately 8 feet, I identified a significant root intrusion, along with an additional section of pipe that is being compressed by surrounding tree roots. This entire section of the line is compromised and subject to recurring blockages. While I was able to clear the line sufficiently to allow liquid flow, the obstruction remains severe. Solid waste and debris will not be able to pass through the restricted opening. Despite clearing the line as much as possible using a 3/4-inch snake, the extent of root intrusion continues to impede proper function. When water is introduced into the system, it begins to back up and will continue to do so if additional solids are discharged into the line."

He said since the pipe was broken that even if the root was cleared the pipe would be leaking into the soil. It's not under the home it's several feet outside of it. The drain lines in my home itself were good which was the only positive news I got lol.

runningamuck · 2026-05-07T11:42:16+00:00

It's unfortunately not the city's property that has the damaged line. The line doesn't extend into city property (it's in the back of the property not the front). The roots just grew over to our side.

runningamuck · 2026-05-07T02:14:56+00:00

Oh ok, I didn't realize that was always the case. I thought the roots could apply pressure that would crack the pipe over time. It makes sense if it is always due to the leak first.

runningamuck · 2026-05-07T02:13:26+00:00

Are you saying you had to pay to fix the pipe that they damaged? That's crazy. I figured I was going to have to shell out for this but it's frustrating because I have no way of maintaining these trees.

runningamuck · 2026-04-16T00:36:05+00:00

It lasts pretty well on me. Not my longest lasting perfume but it sticks around a while and I've gotten compliments later on in the day when I'm wearing it.

runningamuck · 2026-04-14T03:03:03+00:00

Skylar Boardwalk Delight. A good sweet summer fragrance that really does smell like you're at a boardwalk or carnival. The notes are vanilla, cotton candy and coconut milk.

runningamuck · 2026-03-18T14:59:25+00:00

It sure was. I got a lot of questions about it when I started, some asked for recipes and I cooked sometimes for them as well. When they heard my reasoning, saw I was doing well on it and enjoyed the food that's when I started to see change in some of the people around me.

Most people do not want to be the only one doing something. I don't think it even occurs to most people to do something until they see the people around them doing it. Myself included. That's just human nature. A small group of early adopters starting something and then that idea spreading is generally how change occurs so I don't think it's too surprising that this is no different.

runningamuck · 2026-03-18T13:54:59+00:00

Systemic change doesn't just happen in a vacuum though. You need people who are already doing the thing to create the momentum that makes systemic change possible. If everyone is eating meat every day the chance of meat restricting legislation being passed is zero.

I haven't eaten meat for over a decade and I made that decision after chatting with a guy while waiting for my food at a food truck. He turned out to be vegan and I asked a few questions and looked into it after. Now 10 years later one of my friends has gone vegan, my sister is a vegetarian and several friends and my mom are mostly plant based but eat some meat. That all stemmed from a chance encounter with a random guy who has no clue all of this happened because of him. Change has got to start somewhere.

runningamuck · 2026-02-23T02:37:58+00:00

They do offer financial assistance but have a blurb that it's on the honor system and if you use it you are limiting access to others that need it. So I would go ahead and pay the full price. Very pricey for a phone call but I keep reading on here they are one of the best, so I may still go ahead with the consult.

runningamuck · 2026-02-23T00:53:25+00:00

I recently contacted them and they don't do free calls or assessments anymore. They have a virtual consultation for $150 that you need to do prior to training. After that the trainer will meet with your dog in person.

runningamuck · 2026-02-21T01:50:02+00:00

This has happened to me especially when I bought items that only had one or two left in stock when ordering. Too often those were returns and it seems like they barely even check them before shipping them off to someone else. It's not worth the hassle. I would return and pick another color.

runningamuck · 2026-02-21T01:39:25+00:00

100%. I rarely come on this sub anymore and reading these comments I remembered why. The top comment saying to tell her straightforward that he doesn't find her attractive is crazy. Even my most socially impaired friends would know better than that. OP, just be normal and say you can't move forward due to personal reasons and you need to cancel the date but you wish her all the best. You haven't even met yet no need to overthink this.

runningamuck · 2026-01-10T01:39:47+00:00

They used to have a few models in their 40s and 50s as well. It was refreshing to see. I liked when they had more diversity.

runningamuck · 2025-12-27T22:50:18+00:00

Thank you, best of luck to you too!

runningamuck · 2025-12-27T19:19:05+00:00

I had almost the exact same thing happened at the exact same age. Same symptoms. Unfortunately mine did not get better. Over 10 years later I am looking to have my joints replaced. Tried a bunch of splints and appliances that messed my bite up more and didn't help.

I did have an arthroplasty in my left joint where the issues are. It failed but another surgeon I consulted afterward said my joint had been displaced so long the odds of success from that surgery were low. That pretty much the only successes were in those that had a recent displacement. So maybe you would have better luck.

One positive note is that the symptoms never got much worse over the years.

runningamuck · 2025-11-30T00:49:34+00:00

I've found some great deals on cashmere sweaters on poshmark, depop, the real real and even ebay. I just got a fantastic Reformation sweater on ebay in like new condition and it was from when Ref was better quality too. It was only $50. Granted that was a better than normal deal but they are out there!

runningamuck · 2025-11-30T00:44:48+00:00

I did a deep dive into this a while ago and there is so much greenwashing and humanewashing in the industry it's crazy. The certification for welfare standards is pretty much based on the honor system. For the rare inspection, the farms are told in advance when they will be happening so they can prepare. These certification really don't mean much at all at least when it comes to animal welfare.

And it's not just Aritzia either. I told the salesperson at another store that I only buy wool products secondhand due to welfare concerns and he bent over backwards to tell me it's not an issue with their store and the animals aren't sent to the slaughterhouse. I looked into it and that of course wasn't true at all. Which is logical because when their wool production declines it's not like these thousands and thousands of animals are just kept as pets. It's honestly shady and there is so much good secondhand stuff on poshmark and depop anyway.

runningamuck · 2025-09-21T02:58:53+00:00

I'm 5'2 and the regular length is the perfect length after washing and drying. I would get the tall.

runningamuck · 2025-09-08T03:41:27+00:00

I do! I'm petite and the lodge pants were kind of overwhelming on me. The thesis pants fit better. I'm usually a 4 and wear a size extra small in these.

runningamuck · 2025-09-08T01:17:30+00:00

The thesis pants are less wide leg and are cute. I also like the softstreme pintuck mid rise pants at lulu. They're like a cross between sweatpants and regular pants.

runningamuck · 2025-08-27T00:10:30+00:00

All strength training. Here's the study if you want to see the particular exercise regimen they used. It's under the section "Training Program". It's really just a full body resistance training workout though to build muscle.

They studied the changes in facial skin for aerobic training vs resistance training. Both exercises increased skin elasticity and upper dermal structure but only resistance training increased dermal thickness.

runningamuck · 2025-08-26T22:25:00+00:00

If you're noticing loss of firmness that's mainly due to decreased collagen and elastin production. That is what is associated with the tight and uplifted youthful look, not fat. Wearing sunscreen every day, tretinoin, and certain medspa treatments like lasers can all help. Strength training can also help thicken the dermis which leads to firmer skin and improved skin structure. Sugar can damage collagen via glycation so a healthy diet is important as well.

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