Where'm I gonna live? - Page 32

DanaC · 02-09-2015, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Clodfobble

Moving companies are definitely the way to go. I can't believe it took me as many years as it did to realize not just the value of moving companies, but the fact that you could buy boxes for almost no money, instead of trying to harass the grocery store every day for mismatched produce boxes before they broke them down for recycling.

So true! lol.

Funny how some things are the same on both sides of the pond.

Undertoad · 02-13-2015, 06:36 PM

It's done; or really the 95% of it that matters is done.

J was such a huge help, you can't believe it, I can't believe it...

And right before the cold snap, where it might not go above freezing for the next 10 days or so. These were the worst of times, in past winters. Now, I left the tank with almost no oil and the thermostat set for 40 F (4 C), and I think it will run out on Sunday night. Let the bugger freeze.

I still have like 5 carloads of stuff to get out. And I should go tonight. Hell maybe I will. This last bit is going to be a huge pain in the ass. But now I've figured out that I had to move, and gotten moved, in less than a month. That counts for something.

And it's a huge improvement. When the -4 F (-20 C) and 50 MPH winds hit Sunday night, I'll be in a place with gas heat and a new roof. No more whining, I have officially rejoined the middle class.

infinite monkey · 02-13-2015, 06:57 PM

Yay! And J rocks!

limey · 02-14-2015, 01:50 AM

So good to hear this. X

Sent by thought transference

DanaC · 02-14-2015, 05:56 AM

Awesome stuff.

Clodfobble · 02-14-2015, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Undertoad

But now I've figured out that I had to move, and gotten moved, in less than a month. That counts for something.

That counts for a lot. Shit only gets done in this world by people who can make themselves show up. The fact that it was eating you up inside just makes it more impressive, because you came through with flying colors.

Griff · 02-14-2015, 08:05 AM

Awesome man! congrats.

orthodoc · 02-14-2015, 06:56 PM

Fantastic! This storm and cold snap is/going to be a bugger. Very glad you'll be snug in a house with real heat.

Nirvana · 02-14-2015, 09:09 PM

The sigh of relief is one of the best sounds on the planet!

glatt · 02-15-2015, 07:15 AM

I actually thought of you as the wind woke me up last night, rustling our house. Glad you are in a real structure today.

Gravdigr · 02-15-2015, 12:32 PM

Yesterday morning I thought one of the dogs up the street was howling, but, the dogs around here only howl to sirens, and I could hear no siren.

"Twas the wind, and nothing more."

xoxoxoBruce · 02-17-2015, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Undertoad

It's done; or really the 95% of it that matters is done.

So the movers performed as expected?

Uh, make that as hoped?

Undertoad · 02-17-2015, 07:30 AM

They did, in fact the amount I asked them to do was so small that I accidentally left myself an additional week of work! Only 4% left now... but the job is put off for a while, as the snow melts. For once I ain't going down that driveway.

classicman · 02-18-2015, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Undertoad

I have officially rejoined the middle class.

Sweeeet!

It been a long time coming.

Undertoad · 03-03-2015, 08:28 AM

So far, so good...

There are downsides to living right next to the Mall though, and that is sirens are as lively as they are in the city. With three major highways coming together in this one spot, there are helicopters too. And a ton of traffic just rolls down my street because it's a short cut for some people on some routes.

Which is why it's cheaper. No family can live here. There are no sidewalks. Nobody should be walking anywhere past the end of the driveway. The big, dangerous road is 200 feet away and it's big, loud and very dangerous.

Still! Went back to the old place last night, where I still have about three carloads of crap to haul out. With no heat and no light, the place was miserable. And then I heard the sound of water... it was a pipe joint, failing in the freeze and putting an inch of water into one side of the basement. I was able to get down there and turn off the incoming water at the first valve into the property.

~ they should give me a medal ~

02-14-2015, 01:50 AM	#469
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	So good to hear this. X Sent by thought transference __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

02-14-2015, 08:05 AM	#472
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Awesome man! congrats. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

02-14-2015, 06:56 PM	#473
orthodoc Not Suspicious, Merely Canadian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,774	Fantastic! This storm and cold snap is/going to be a bugger. Very glad you'll be snug in a house with real heat. __________________ The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated. - Ghandi

02-14-2015, 09:09 PM	#474
Nirvana Back in 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3,684	The sigh of relief is one of the best sounds on the planet! __________________ Speaking simply... do not confuse this with having a simple mind.

02-15-2015, 12:32 PM	#476
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Yesterday morning I thought one of the dogs up the street was howling, but, the dogs around here only howl to sirens, and I could hear no siren. "Twas the wind, and nothing more." __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

02-13-2015, 06:36 PM	#467
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	It's done; or really the 95% of it that matters is done. J was such a huge help, you can't believe it, I can't believe it... And right before the cold snap, where it might not go above freezing for the next 10 days or so. These were the worst of times, in past winters. Now, I left the tank with almost no oil and the thermostat set for 40 F (4 C), and I think it will run out on Sunday night. Let the bugger freeze. I still have like 5 carloads of stuff to get out. And I should go tonight. Hell maybe I will. This last bit is going to be a huge pain in the ass. But now I've figured out that I had to move, and gotten moved, in less than a month. That counts for something. And it's a huge improvement. When the -4 F (-20 C) and 50 MPH winds hit Sunday night, I'll be in a place with gas heat and a new roof. No more whining, I have officially rejoined the middle class.

02-13-2015, 06:57 PM	#468
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	Yay! And J rocks!

02-15-2015, 07:15 AM	#475
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I actually thought of you as the wind woke me up last night, rustling our house. Glad you are in a real structure today.

02-17-2015, 07:30 AM	#478
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	They did, in fact the amount I asked them to do was so small that I accidentally left myself an additional week of work! Only 4% left now... but the job is put off for a while, as the snow melts. For once I ain't going down that driveway.

03-03-2015, 08:28 AM	#480
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	So far, so good... There are downsides to living right next to the Mall though, and that is sirens are as lively as they are in the city. With three major highways coming together in this one spot, there are helicopters too. And a ton of traffic just rolls down my street because it's a short cut for some people on some routes. Which is why it's cheaper. No family can live here. There are no sidewalks. Nobody should be walking anywhere past the end of the driveway. The big, dangerous road is 200 feet away and it's big, loud and very dangerous. Still! Went back to the old place last night, where I still have about three carloads of crap to haul out. With no heat and no light, the place was miserable. And then I heard the sound of water... it was a pipe joint, failing in the freeze and putting an inch of water into one side of the basement. I was able to get down there and turn off the incoming water at the first valve into the property. ~ they should give me a medal ~

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