The Vent and Rant Thread - Page 1396

wyndslash · 07-30-2012, 08:38 AM

prof crash - i figured that

snake: that's true. i'm weaning off the bad stuff myself. stuffing myself with unhealthy food leaves me feeling pretty icky physically.

in fact, if i'm going to eat the good stuff, i'm going for better quality yogurts, cheeses, and stuff like that

pshrynk · 07-30-2012, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SneakySnake

The fat farm I go to is a shop that has a takeaway with a big fat fryer and choclates and and and the boss gives me lots of treats!

I always get home fatter.

Food these days I think may be too processed etc etc. I am pretty sure when we ate meat and three veges every day most did not get too fat. Even though there was lots of fat in the food. Also the French seem to eat lots of cheese and butter, but don't seem to be so fat. Maybe it is what we don't eat enough of? like vegetables. I seem to remember a study on English children showed a large proportion the only vege they ate was potato and then commonly in chips.

It's the processed stuff. Companies spend an enormous amount of research money on finding things that will increase your consumption. Then they add a B vitamin to the vat and tell you how nutritious it all is. And don't get me started on high fructose corn syrup.

Freeshadow · 07-30-2012, 12:46 PM

Agree with pshrynk.
Ma suffered overacidation. We switched to locally made food where possible (vegs poultry bread etc.) lotta more expensive but tastes loke the old times and we re healthier than ever.

covingtoncat73 · 07-30-2012, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SneakySnake

The fat farm I go to is a shop that has a takeaway with a big fat fryer and choclates and and and the boss gives me lots of treats!

I always get home fatter.

Food these days I think may be too processed etc etc. I am pretty sure when we ate meat and three veges every day most did not get too fat. Even though there was lots of fat in the food. Also the French seem to eat lots of cheese and butter, but don't seem to be so fat. Maybe it is what we don't eat enough of? like vegetables. I seem to remember a study on English children showed a large proportion the only vege they ate was potato and then commonly in chips.

I hope you feel better soon, Sneaky. I'm glad your finger is better. I have been off my diet and my thyroid meds and it is telling. I need to get back on track.

covingtoncat73 · 07-30-2012, 01:57 PM

Crap. I got an email from my mom's tenant that the AC is acting weird at her place. I already had to deal with a major plumbing thing over there and a couple of little things at my places (which added up and I still need to get the annual servicing of my AC and I want to get the carpets cleand). I know I can deduct that from my rent (I rent from Mom as well) but, honesty, this is all just a good lesson in why I will never, ever buy a house.

Rumpelteazer · 08-04-2012, 06:15 PM

I've been house sitting for friends for two weeks now and there is this squeeking/beeping sound I can't locate which is driving my crazy. At first I thought it was my notebook or cooler, but that wasn't it. Neither is it the clock, tv, speakers, LED lights, hifi system or a toy. It's mainly heard between the full hour and half past with the loudest squeeks around a quarter past, but sometimes it isn't heard for a couple of hours. I've been house sitting in this house ever since they've bought it three years ago and never heard the sound.

I'm now thinking it's something at the neighbours' place. It's so annoying not knowing what it is.

HomeInMyShoes · 08-07-2012, 12:01 PM

Smoke detector? Those make me go crazy when the batteries start dying.

Rumpelteazer · 08-07-2012, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by HomeInMyShoes

Smoke detector? Those make me go crazy when the batteries start dying.

Nope, had that last year and they beep every 90 seconds or so. It's just another hour to go before I go home so I'm not really caring anymore, the only thing I care about is sleeping in my own bed again. Still, I am intrigued by the mystery.

poohbear_nc · 08-07-2012, 07:44 PM

A sad night in our neighborhood tonight. The neighborhood is laid out like a large circle, with spokes leading to cul-de-sacs. Everyone walks after dinner - and half own dogs, which are mostly on leash or too old to break out of a walk. A couple of folk have untrained dogs that are notorious for escaping from the house and running through the streets. Neighbors are used to them and catch them to return them.

Tonight, one of these escapee dogs, Raven, who lives with a disabled lady that uses a scooter to walk her, escaped and was hit by a mini-van and killed. I can't count the number of times I had captured & returned Raven to her mom. She was just an overgrown pup with too much energy, and her mom was not physically able to train her - her kids gave her Raven for company.

A very sad situation ....

ProfCrash · 08-07-2012, 08:26 PM

That is awful. Hopefully she gets a new dog but one that is more sedate and suited to her abilities. People really need to think about the needs of the human and make sure the dog matches those needs.

poohbear_nc · 08-07-2012, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProfCrash

That is awful. Hopefully she gets a new dog but one that is more sedate and suited to her abilities. People really need to think about the needs of the human and make sure the dog matches those needs.

Yeah ... people just don't think ahead of "bringing the cute puppy home to mom for company" .... sigh ... we're all saddened tonight

WT Sharpe · 08-07-2012, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

A sad night in our neighborhood tonight. The neighborhood is laid out like a large circle, with spokes leading to cul-de-sacs. Everyone walks after dinner - and half own dogs, which are mostly on leash or too old to break out of a walk. A couple of folk have untrained dogs that are notorious for escaping from the house and running through the streets. Neighbors are used to them and catch them to return them.

Tonight, one of these escapee dogs, Raven, who lives with a disabled lady that uses a scooter to walk her, escaped and was hit by a mini-van and killed. I can't count the number of times I had captured & returned Raven to her mom. She was just an overgrown pup with too much energy, and her mom was not physically able to train her - her kids gave her Raven for company.

A very sad situation ....

That is sad. Crystal's also an escape artist. She actually climbs the fence sometimes when she's let outside to do her business. I always fear one day she'll encounter a similar fate or be caught by animal control.

ProfCrash · 08-07-2012, 11:24 PM

We had to put Ina new fence and move the wood pile twice because Caya jumped the fence into the neighbors yard. The good news is that the yards have fences and she was safe.

WT Sharpe · 08-07-2012, 11:27 PM

I've thought of putting in a higher fence, but don't have the budget for it at present. She doesn't run much on me, but frequently takes off when the wife lets her out.

Norton used to fly out the front door whenever he got the chance, but he's mellowed a bit.

Stitchawl · 08-08-2012, 01:33 AM

We realized that we couldn't afford to completely 'fence' in our veranda, enough to keep in a determined cat, so instead, we 'netted' it in. We used the very fine netting farmers used to keep birds out of their crops. So thin that we almost don't see it, but Felicity does... And as it's not rigid, she can't climb it. We put up a could of bamboo garden poles at the ends and in the middle of the veranda, and hung the netting on them. We used a double layer around the bottom 2 feet and made sure to have planters holding down the edges so Felicity can get under. She has spent countless hours staring at the net, pacing and poking around the base trying to find a weak spot, but eventually gave up, found a couple of higher shelves and branches to hang out in, and has accepted her confinement. Total cost... about $10.

Stitchawl

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07-30-2012, 08:38 AM	#20926
wyndslash Wizard Posts: 2,951 Karma: 3000001 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kindle 3 wifi, Kindle Fire	prof crash - i figured that snake: that's true. i'm weaning off the bad stuff myself. stuffing myself with unhealthy food leaves me feeling pretty icky physically. in fact, if i'm going to eat the good stuff, i'm going for better quality yogurts, cheeses, and stuff like that

07-30-2012, 12:46 PM	#20928
Freeshadow temp. out of service Posts: 2,818 Karma: 24285242 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Duisburg (DE) Device: PB 623	Agree with pshrynk. Ma suffered overacidation. We switched to locally made food where possible (vegs poultry bread etc.) lotta more expensive but tastes loke the old times and we re healthier than ever.

07-30-2012, 01:57 PM	#20930
covingtoncat73 Wizard Posts: 2,745 Karma: 83407757 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Lenovo Duet Chromebook, Moto e	Crap. I got an email from my mom's tenant that the AC is acting weird at her place. I already had to deal with a major plumbing thing over there and a couple of little things at my places (which added up and I still need to get the annual servicing of my AC and I want to get the carpets cleand). I know I can deduct that from my rent (I rent from Mom as well) but, honesty, this is all just a good lesson in why I will never, ever buy a house.

08-04-2012, 06:15 PM	#20931
Rumpelteazer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,513 Karma: 27926918 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition	I've been house sitting for friends for two weeks now and there is this squeeking/beeping sound I can't locate which is driving my crazy. At first I thought it was my notebook or cooler, but that wasn't it. Neither is it the clock, tv, speakers, LED lights, hifi system or a toy. It's mainly heard between the full hour and half past with the loudest squeeks around a quarter past, but sometimes it isn't heard for a couple of hours. I've been house sitting in this house ever since they've bought it three years ago and never heard the sound. I'm now thinking it's something at the neighbours' place. It's so annoying not knowing what it is.

08-07-2012, 12:01 PM	#20932
HomeInMyShoes Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,226 Karma: 67780237 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: none	Smoke detector? Those make me go crazy when the batteries start dying.

08-07-2012, 07:44 PM	#20934
poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 65,769 Karma: 136440589 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	A sad night in our neighborhood tonight. The neighborhood is laid out like a large circle, with spokes leading to cul-de-sacs. Everyone walks after dinner - and half own dogs, which are mostly on leash or too old to break out of a walk. A couple of folk have untrained dogs that are notorious for escaping from the house and running through the streets. Neighbors are used to them and catch them to return them. Tonight, one of these escapee dogs, Raven, who lives with a disabled lady that uses a scooter to walk her, escaped and was hit by a mini-van and killed. I can't count the number of times I had captured & returned Raven to her mom. She was just an overgrown pup with too much energy, and her mom was not physically able to train her - her kids gave her Raven for company. A very sad situation ....

08-07-2012, 08:26 PM	#20935
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	That is awful. Hopefully she gets a new dog but one that is more sedate and suited to her abilities. People really need to think about the needs of the human and make sure the dog matches those needs.

08-07-2012, 11:24 PM	#20938
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	We had to put Ina new fence and move the wood pile twice because Caya jumped the fence into the neighbors yard. The good news is that the yards have fences and she was safe.

08-07-2012, 11:27 PM	#20939
WT Sharpe Bah, humbug! Posts: 39,072 Karma: 157049943 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chesapeake, VA, USA Device: Kindle Oasis, iPad Pro, & a Samsung Galaxy S9.	I've thought of putting in a higher fence, but don't have the budget for it at present. She doesn't run much on me, but frequently takes off when the wife lets her out. Norton used to fly out the front door whenever he got the chance, but he's mellowed a bit.

08-08-2012, 01:33 AM	#20940
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	We realized that we couldn't afford to completely 'fence' in our veranda, enough to keep in a determined cat, so instead, we 'netted' it in. We used the very fine netting farmers used to keep birds out of their crops. So thin that we almost don't see it, but Felicity does... And as it's not rigid, she can't climb it. We put up a could of bamboo garden poles at the ends and in the middle of the veranda, and hung the netting on them. We used a double layer around the bottom 2 feet and made sure to have planters holding down the edges so Felicity can get under. She has spent countless hours staring at the net, pacing and poking around the base trying to find a weak spot, but eventually gave up, found a couple of higher shelves and branches to hang out in, and has accepted her confinement. Total cost... about $10. Stitchawl