The Vent and Rant Thread

[ShortNCuddlyAm]

Originally Posted by Laz116

The sad thing is that those other houses were built just 5 years ago. So it being close to other houses is really none of my or the trees doing.

And I do think it's a shame to cut down a tree that might be up to 50 years old. But it can't be helped, I suppose.

Well, in that case I really think that if it has to be cut down, the people it's affecting should pay for it (or the stupid developers who built houses that close to mature trees without thinking).

And I agree, it would be a shame to cut it down.

[Laz116]

Originally Posted by yvanleterrible

That's a shame, it's a beautiful tree. You should check with the city if you have to cut it down. Could it be trimmed instead?
Some cities will require a permit to cut a tree down.

Chestnut is not really a usable wood.
And I would really shop around for a better price, that company is abusive.

I don't have to cut it down, but it at least needs to be trimmed quite severely, and the gardener didn't think it would be a sound option in the long run aesthetically or economically.

About the price: Workmen are really expensive here. Expect to pay around 75-90 $ per hour.

[yvanleterrible]

Originally Posted by Laz116

I don't have to cut it down, but it at least needs to be trimmed quite severely, and the gardener didn't think it would be a sound option in the long run aesthetically or economically.

About the price: Workmen are really expensive here. Expect to pay around 75-90 $ per hour.

Is Danish a difficult language to learn?

[Laz116]

Originally Posted by yvanleterrible

Is Danish a difficult language to learn?

Very!

You have to take into account, that our taxes are at 55% (63% of the last earned dollar, if you earn a lot) plus a VAT on consumer goods at 25%.

So the minimum wage is actually around 18$... and you can hardly make a living of that.

But it is a problem: Instead of working overtime doing more operations, it's more profitable for the doctor to go home and work on his veranda or whatever (instead of hiring a professional).

I myself have suddenly learned to put up drywalls etc. after I have bought my own house. And I am definitely not a handyman.

It is a bit of a national sport, however, to get the work done without receipt. But I don't have the stomach for being a part of tax evasion.

[yvanleterrible]

Originally Posted by Laz116

Very!

You have to take into account, that our taxes are at 55% (63% of the last earned dollar, if you earn a lot) plus a VAT on consumer goods at 25%.

So the minimum wage is actually around 18$... and you can hardly make a living of that.

But it is a problem: Instead of working overtime doing more operations, it's more profitable for the doctor to go home and work on his veranda or whatever (instead of hiring a professional).

I myself have suddenly learned to put up drywalls etc. after I have bought my own house. And I am definitely not a handyman.

It is a bit of a national sport, however, to get the work done without receipt. But I don't have the stomach for being a part of tax evasion.

That would still be more than three times what I earn...

[kazbates]

Kniiiiife!!

hehe. . .I am a Bates after all and Norman is a relative. Seriously!!

[Laz116]

Originally Posted by yvanleterrible

That would still be more than three times what I earn...

I'm just trying to say that everything is expensive here, so it's only natural that the wages are higher.

If we are talking buying power, I actually think the Americans and maybe also you Canadians are a bit ahead of us.

I suppose the cheapest car from new in your country doesn't cost 18.000 US $

We have A LOT of added taxes on stuff deemed unhealthy to use in large quantities. A litre (not a gallon) of gasoline is about 1.8 $. for example.

[yvanleterrible]

Spatulaaaa!

[Laz116]

Originally Posted by yvanleterrible

Spatulaaaa!

Yes.

Another rant: God and I have had a long lasting battle: everytime I am out in the open he lets the rain pour. It has become a test of wills. It became a test of egoes.

After I got a car I'd thought I'd won.

But then the other day, I had to take the bike to work. The skies were grey, raindrops were waiting to fall. But I got to work just in time before the skies opened up. I rose my fist, shaking it knowingly at the heavens: "I got you this time" I thought.

Three hours later they called from my daycare-center that my son was ill and I had to fetch him. At that very minute it started raining cats and dogs, and I had no option other than to accept it and get on my bike to fetch my kid.

I was simply outsmarted by God.



But I swear I won't let him win another round.

[nomesque]

Originally Posted by Laz116

Yes.

Another rant: God and I have had a long lasting battle: everytime I am out in the open he lets the rain pour. It has become a test of wills. It became a test of egoes.

Set up shop as a droughtbreaker? Some parts of Australia would welcome you with open arms.

[Laz116]

Originally Posted by nomesque

Set up shop as a droughtbreaker? Some parts of Australia would welcome you with open arms.

Not to mention the Sahara.

I see business opportunities.

[Greg Anos]

Originally Posted by Laz116

Yes.

Another rant: God and I have had a long lasting battle: everytime I am out in the open he lets the rain pour. It has become a test of wills. It became a test of egoes.

After I got a car I'd thought I'd won.

But then the other day, I had to take the bike to work. The skies were grey, raindrops were waiting to fall. But I got to work just in time before the skies opened up. I rose my fist, shaking it knowingly at the heavens: "I got you this time" I thought.

Three hours later they called from my daycare-center that my son was ill and I had to fetch him. At that very minute it started raining cats and dogs, and I had no option other than to accept it and get on my bike to fetch my kid.

I was simply outsmarted by God.



But I swear I won't let him win another round.

If you can delivery rain, Texas would like your number......

[Sweetpea]

Originally Posted by Laz116

Yes.

Another rant: God and I have had a long lasting battle: everytime I am out in the open he lets the rain pour. It has become a test of wills. It became a test of egoes.

After I got a car I'd thought I'd won.

But then the other day, I had to take the bike to work. The skies were grey, raindrops were waiting to fall. But I got to work just in time before the skies opened up. I rose my fist, shaking it knowingly at the heavens: "I got you this time" I thought.

Three hours later they called from my daycare-center that my son was ill and I had to fetch him. At that very minute it started raining cats and dogs, and I had no option other than to accept it and get on my bike to fetch my kid.

I was simply outsmarted by God.



But I swear I won't let him win another round.

You sure you aren't the raingod?

[Laz116]

Originally Posted by Sweetpea

You sure you aren't the raingod?

"Dear ÜberGod

I'd like to be transferred to another department of deities. All this rain stuff is really getting to me.

Basically anything would be better. I hear that Shiva is needing another hand. But I'm not picky. I could be the God of clean dishes, or the God of bad sitcoms.

Looking forward to hearing your answer on Sunday."

[ShortNCuddlyAm]

Originally Posted by Sweetpea

You sure you aren't the raingod?

Do we know if Laz drives a truck?