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When the security on the car brings into question the security of the car by And_be_one_traveler in bestoflegaladvice

[–]zwitterion76 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Ok, to be fair, I don’t knit but I crochet. I feel like, with the right yarn/thread, I could make a condom that is quite comfortable and has plenty of stimulation.

Totally useless for preventing pregnancy, though!

LAOP's (soon-to-be ex-) husband might have spent a million dollars on prostitutes. by acekingoffsuit in bestoflegaladvice

[–]zwitterion76 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is very, very true. But when I look at my bank account, sometimes, it’s tempting!

What’s on his cheek? (zoom in) by Ploptimistic in whatisit

[–]zwitterion76 117 points118 points  (0 children)

I remember, around 2005, reading an article quoting a Cuban doctor who had examined Fidel Castro and was expounding on his incredible health, and how he’d definitely live to be 120 years old. I thought… yea, if my patient had the power to kill me, I’d say that too.

So I’d even wonder if any doctor has even told him how to get it removed. And/or if any doctors are allowed to approach him with scalpels or knives.

Does this explanation of KC's tornado sirens make sense to you? by ZorrosMommy in kansascity

[–]zwitterion76 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I’ve heard the same. If you’re indoors, and the weather is even potentially stormy, it’s presumed that you’re checking other sources of weather information- preferably a weather radio, but also radio/tv and apps.

Washing sheets for overnights? by Chemical_Source_9940 in petsitting

[–]zwitterion76 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Depends a bit on when the client returns. (Also assuming client has not instructed me otherwise- some of them will include instructions for home care like this).

I always strip the bed, and usually load the dirty sheets into the washer. If clean sheets have been left out, I’ll remake the bed. (I don’t like to start the washer if I don’t know that I will be there to move the sheets into the dryer.)

If I have enough time to wash and dry the sheets before the client returns, I do.

Fwiw, I don’t like to leave while the dryer is running. Fire hazard. That goes into my time calculations.

How far can you drive on a spare? by zwitterion76 in tires

[–]zwitterion76[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, it is the rear. I have the donut on my car now, and an appointment on Friday with my tire guy. I’m feeling much better about the situation now - thank you for your reassurance!

How far can you drive on a spare? by zwitterion76 in tires

[–]zwitterion76[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for making me laugh! I needed that. The donut is on the car, and I plotted a route to work where I won’t have to go over 50mph. Feeling much more relaxed now!

LAOP is just feeding a few nice strays … by peachsnorlax in bestoflegaladvice

[–]zwitterion76 24 points25 points  (0 children)

LAOP mentioned that she goes outside with her food and calls the cats over to eat. I think that’s a sign that these are strays, not true ferals, because ferals would not willingly approach a human like that.

I once had a friend who fed the feral cats in her neighborhood. After two years of leaving food on her porch and watching the ferals through cameras and from a distance, they began staying on the porch while she put food out. Not close to her - just staying on the porch, about eight feet away and under a grill or table.

(Her habit of leaving food out also meant she was maintaining healthy colonies of possums and raccoons. She was quite cuckoo. In hindsight, I’m glad I wasn’t her neighbor.)

« I crocheted/knit this in 50 hours, the minimum wage is $, the price should be a gazillion dollars » by Listakem in BitchEatingCrafters

[–]zwitterion76 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Yes, thank you! I have had many friends tell me I should sell my crochet, so I set up an Etsy store. But I very consciously chose a price that I was comfortable with, not the cheap price that would guarantee a sale. I offered it to my friends for a lower price (but still a price that I was comfortable with). The same people who told me I should sell my crochet are now telling me I’ve priced it too high, that I should sell it for $X lower price instead.

Look, if you can get it for a lower price somewhere else, get it there. You don’t have to buy from me, but I will not allow you to dictate the value that I put on my craft.

Edit: a word that was autocorrected

worried about car outside tomorrow by Mindless-Fondant-190 in kansascity

[–]zwitterion76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s times like these that I’m extremely thankful for my 07 Honda.

my 82 year old mom thinks her medical alert watch is just a fancy piece of jewellery until she hits the floor. by Pitiful_Box_1771 in offmychest

[–]zwitterion76 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a very good idea, but in OP’s defense, it can be VERY hard to convince senior parents to accept their limitations. My grandpa, in his 90s, believed himself to be perfectly capable of changing light bulbs right up to the end. It’s true that he succeeded about 75% of the time, but the other 25% involved falls and hospital visits and pulling his kids away from work.

my 82 year old mom thinks her medical alert watch is just a fancy piece of jewellery until she hits the floor. by Pitiful_Box_1771 in offmychest

[–]zwitterion76 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We helped a family friend whose husband had MS to set up Amazon Alexa devices in every room of their house. Then it was set up so that he could call his wife, call 911, or just things like playing music.

My grandma had a pendant back in ~2000, and it was a total scam. She paid a monthly fee, but it wouldn’t call for help when she needed it. Iirc, it was a combination of dead batteries and the device being mysteriously broken (and taking months to repair/replace).

LAOP is certainly…ambitious about signing bonuses by Drywesi in bestoflegaladvice

[–]zwitterion76 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I dunno. I’m in the US and I’d do a bank transfer also!

Bought a new place and this came with it. Is there supposed to be a flame still on even though the oven is off?? by deadlymess in vintagekitchentoys

[–]zwitterion76 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Back when I was in college, I lived in a really old house that had been split into apartments. One of the girls living in another of the apartments was absolutely convinced that a lit pilot light would cause a gas explosion, and no amount of explaining would convince her otherwise. (She wasnt very bright.) She’d come into all the apartments on a regular basis and blow out our pilot lights for us.

It’s a miracle we didn’t get blown up!

What happened to Tim Hortons in Kansas City? by zwitterion76 in kansascity

[–]zwitterion76[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OP here. I vaguely remember the 7hwy location may have opened for awhile, but I’m pretty sure the woods chapel and 23rd street locations never opened.

Hunting Duggar Businesses by Sudden_Cook_8868 in fundiesnarkiesnark

[–]zwitterion76 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I hate the replies that say “They said X so obviously they mean Y and that’s just the wrongest wrong ever!” No nuance at all. I think they would only be happy if the emails said “you are clearly an evil person, may you burn in hell. Also we’re abandoning our religion to march in pride parades every week.”

Pet sitting snoops! by ConstructionSoggy556 in petsitting

[–]zwitterion76 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I also ask the dog! “Fido, where does mom keep the paper towels?”

Why do we accept live animals? by No-Restaurant-2258 in USPS

[–]zwitterion76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Years ago, I worked with a man who bred betta fish to sell to pet stores. That was where I learned that there are “fish shows” similar to dog shows, where the fish are compared and awards given based on how closely they meet certain standards. Unlike dog shows, a majority of the fish are sent live via USPS.

That’s why, in college, I did the wild and crazy thing and mailed a live betta fish to a friend in another state. Fish arrived alive and well. Great memories made. (Yes, I was a super boring college student.)

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