The Vent and Rant Thread - Page 2424

ownedbycats · 06-30-2023, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by issybird

Shouldn't that be "cheese"?

I've wondered if the cheese powder is actually cheese - I know it does have MSG (the 'Chinese restaurant' salt that people claim causes headaches). It does taste good, though

CRussel · 06-30-2023, 12:37 PM

Read the ingredients. "Cheese" (or even cheeze) is probably the most appropriate designation, because cheese is not a significant element in them.

CRussel · 06-30-2023, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

AQI = 115, showers later today may help

AQI, using the US scale, 2. Yes, a single digit. Was 0 last night. All that smoke seems to be staying away from here, allowing me to leave the house wide open.

poohbear_nc · 06-30-2023, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRussel

AQI, using the US scale, 2. Yes, a single digit. Was 0 last night. All that smoke seems to be staying away from here, allowing me to leave the house wide open.

My aching head can't believe your figure

Memo to self: stop accepting deliveries from Canada

CRussel · 06-30-2023, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

My aching head can't believe your figure

Memo to self: stop accepting deliveries from Canada

Yup. Early afternoon and the AQI is up to 4. (Again, that's the US scale. The Canadian AQI index is currently 1. )

ownedbycats · 06-30-2023, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

My aching head can't believe your figure

Memo to self: stop accepting deliveries from Canada

Ah, sorry. The deliveries are already in transit

cromag · 06-30-2023, 10:24 PM

Yeah, the winds shifted to the north apparently. Our AQI was 158 and the sun was noticeably dim in the orange-ish sky. The trees at the far end of my back yard were pretty indistinct in the haze.

Rumpelteazer · 07-01-2023, 02:34 AM

Ever since one of the restaurants around the corner from us was taken over we've been having problems with them. Right next to them is an exit from our house, basically an alleyway which was closed off with a door and had a roof added. In there we keep our bicycles and various other stuff. On either side of the door is a restaurant.

The one on the right only has little space between our door and theirs. A couple of years ago they put two big tubs with a small tree in each in the in between space. Since then not only have the trees grown outwards, branches sticking out in front of our door, but they also moved the tubs closer towards our door. Making you have to duck underneath the branches when exiting. Yes, it's tempting to take the pruning shears and lop of the in the way branches, but I don't want to cause drama. We've pushed back the tubs several times now.

On the left side is the outdoor seating area of another restaurant. The previous owner kept a good eye on it that his customers wouldn't block our door. But the new owner hasn't. He often puts the tables on the boundary (there are discs on the ground indicating where he is allowed to put his outdoor seating) in such a way that when nobody is sitting at the tables they aren't in front of the door, but when the chairs are pulled out people are sitting in front of the door. Regularly they put their chairs and tables in front of it. When you ask them not to do that anymore, when the chef/manager comes into our store. You either get a vague mumbling or we're told to just move their furniture. After Covid it has been getting worse. And the last couple of weeks they have been blatantly putting their seating right in front of our door.

So yesterday, after I saw that their wheelie bins were blocking the door *again* (they always blame the binmen) I finally had it and put in a complaint with the council. For both restaurants. That they are blocking an emergency exit and that they know that this is an emergency exit. Now, I'm not expecting much; our current council loves the "horeca" (HOtels, REstaurants and CAfés). I should hear within 5 business day, so if that doesn't happen I'll call them.

Personally I think the restaurant with the tables and chairs are just butthurt when we didn't accept his offer to buy our building. And if he thinks we're difficult he'll will soon know we weren't. In September the builders from the new owner will start on the ground floor and basement, and that exit is a good place now only to store materials and tools, but also to use to remove rubble and trash (any skips they'll use will be placed right across from the door). And builders won't ask nicely if they will please move their furniture. The plan is also to make that door the entrance to the apartments that will be build upstairs. So even after the renovations they won't get that space back. And the new owner is a very nice man, but a hard business man. He most likely got contacts within the council and he'll have lawyers he won't mind using of any of the two restaurants misbehave. It's a shame I won't be there for most of it to play out.

badgoodDeb · 07-02-2023, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Rumpelteazer

…. It's a shame I won't be there for most of it to play out.

That *is* quite a shame, cuz we would have enjoyed hearing about the drama!

CRussel · 07-03-2023, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badgoodDeb

That *is* quite a shame, cuz we would have enjoyed hearing about the drama!

What she said!

Rumpelteazer · 07-03-2023, 03:11 AM

Small update:
my father walked by the restaurant on Friday evening and according to him the chef/manager looked at him angry. Mind you, that's the C/M usual disposition and my father did storm in on Wednesday to tell them off about blocking our door.

Yesterday, when I took out my bike one of the employees was cleaning the windows (the tables and chairs weren't out yet) and she noticed me having to avoid the tree branches on the other side of our door (or rather in front of it). We had a nice little chat. So if the council contacted them not all employees know about it, yet.

The council has until Friday to react to my notification. So we'll wait and see if they react at all and if they do what it will be.

tempest@de · 07-03-2023, 10:40 AM

I wish my council also had a time limit to answer complains, not to mention to do something about them.

neil_swann80 · 07-04-2023, 08:15 AM

New neighbour has an Alsatian which seems to bark from 4pm to 7pm in the garden constantly. Took a walk by the neighbours place to see the owner in the garden with the barking dog seemingly oblivious to the barking.

I've had dogs (spaniels), love dogs... but irresponsible and inconsiderate dog owners grind my gears.

Now I'm going to have to introduce myself to my neighbour merely to lodge a complaint.

Rumpelteazer · 07-04-2023, 04:48 PM

There's an alarm going of somewhere nearby. It's a quick beeping. I often hear it, but usually no more than twice during the evening and it beep for a short period of time.

Now it's going off for a long time, with short breaks once in a while. It isn't even loud, but it's one of the sounds that once you hear it you can't ignore it.

Due to the predicted stormy weather I was going to wear my earplugs tonight, so it won't be much of a problem. But hopefully they'll fix it tomorrow.

Rumpelteazer · 07-04-2023, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tempest@de

I wish my council also had a time limit to answer complains, not to mention to do something about them.

The fact that they promise to answer you within 5 business day doesn't mean that will actually happen. So far I haven't heard back, and when they don't answer me by Monday I'm going to call them. The restaurant is closed on Monday and Tuesday, so I didn't check. I'll check the situation tomorrow afternoon when I'm done working and when I get back from the cinema later that night.

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06-30-2023, 12:37 PM	#36347
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,298 Karma: 80074820 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), iPad Air M3	Read the ingredients. "Cheese" (or even cheeze) is probably the most appropriate designation, because cheese is not a significant element in them.

06-30-2023, 10:24 PM	#36352
cromag Surfin the alpha waves ~~ Posts: 26,507 Karma: 459765791 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Device: Jetbook Lite & Mini, Nook STR, Kobo, Hanvon N516, Kindle 2, Androids	Yeah, the winds shifted to the north apparently. Our AQI was 158 and the sun was noticeably dim in the orange-ish sky. The trees at the far end of my back yard were pretty indistinct in the haze.

07-01-2023, 02:34 AM	#36353
Rumpelteazer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,353 Karma: 27919658 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition	Ever since one of the restaurants around the corner from us was taken over we've been having problems with them. Right next to them is an exit from our house, basically an alleyway which was closed off with a door and had a roof added. In there we keep our bicycles and various other stuff. On either side of the door is a restaurant. The one on the right only has little space between our door and theirs. A couple of years ago they put two big tubs with a small tree in each in the in between space. Since then not only have the trees grown outwards, branches sticking out in front of our door, but they also moved the tubs closer towards our door. Making you have to duck underneath the branches when exiting. Yes, it's tempting to take the pruning shears and lop of the in the way branches, but I don't want to cause drama. We've pushed back the tubs several times now. On the left side is the outdoor seating area of another restaurant. The previous owner kept a good eye on it that his customers wouldn't block our door. But the new owner hasn't. He often puts the tables on the boundary (there are discs on the ground indicating where he is allowed to put his outdoor seating) in such a way that when nobody is sitting at the tables they aren't in front of the door, but when the chairs are pulled out people are sitting in front of the door. Regularly they put their chairs and tables in front of it. When you ask them not to do that anymore, when the chef/manager comes into our store. You either get a vague mumbling or we're told to just move their furniture. After Covid it has been getting worse. And the last couple of weeks they have been blatantly putting their seating right in front of our door. So yesterday, after I saw that their wheelie bins were blocking the door again (they always blame the binmen) I finally had it and put in a complaint with the council. For both restaurants. That they are blocking an emergency exit and that they know that this is an emergency exit. Now, I'm not expecting much; our current council loves the "horeca" (HOtels, REstaurants and CAfés). I should hear within 5 business day, so if that doesn't happen I'll call them. Personally I think the restaurant with the tables and chairs are just butthurt when we didn't accept his offer to buy our building. And if he thinks we're difficult he'll will soon know we weren't. In September the builders from the new owner will start on the ground floor and basement, and that exit is a good place now only to store materials and tools, but also to use to remove rubble and trash (any skips they'll use will be placed right across from the door). And builders won't ask nicely if they will please move their furniture. The plan is also to make that door the entrance to the apartments that will be build upstairs. So even after the renovations they won't get that space back. And the new owner is a very nice man, but a hard business man. He most likely got contacts within the council and he'll have lawyers he won't mind using of any of the two restaurants misbehave. It's a shame I won't be there for most of it to play out.

07-03-2023, 03:11 AM	#36356
Rumpelteazer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,353 Karma: 27919658 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition	Small update: my father walked by the restaurant on Friday evening and according to him the chef/manager looked at him angry. Mind you, that's the C/M usual disposition and my father did storm in on Wednesday to tell them off about blocking our door. Yesterday, when I took out my bike one of the employees was cleaning the windows (the tables and chairs weren't out yet) and she noticed me having to avoid the tree branches on the other side of our door (or rather in front of it). We had a nice little chat. So if the council contacted them not all employees know about it, yet. The council has until Friday to react to my notification. So we'll wait and see if they react at all and if they do what it will be.

07-03-2023, 10:40 AM	#36357
tempest@de Fanatic Posts: 529 Karma: 4503161 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Portugal Device: Kobo Glo, kindle	I wish my council also had a time limit to answer complains, not to mention to do something about them.

07-04-2023, 08:15 AM	#36358
neil_swann80 0000000000101010 Posts: 5,896 Karma: 12981955 Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: An island off the coast of Ireland Device: PB632 [HD3]	New neighbour has an Alsatian which seems to bark from 4pm to 7pm in the garden constantly. Took a walk by the neighbours place to see the owner in the garden with the barking dog seemingly oblivious to the barking. I've had dogs (spaniels), love dogs... but irresponsible and inconsiderate dog owners grind my gears. Now I'm going to have to introduce myself to my neighbour merely to lodge a complaint.

07-04-2023, 04:48 PM	#36359
Rumpelteazer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,353 Karma: 27919658 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition	There's an alarm going of somewhere nearby. It's a quick beeping. I often hear it, but usually no more than twice during the evening and it beep for a short period of time. Now it's going off for a long time, with short breaks once in a while. It isn't even loud, but it's one of the sounds that once you hear it you can't ignore it. Due to the predicted stormy weather I was going to wear my earplugs tonight, so it won't be much of a problem. But hopefully they'll fix it tomorrow.