Kinda OT: what to do under new deck?
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Comments (4)It sounds like they have *already* taken things from your yard, and that they have gotten comfortable with that type of crime. Even used, theft of a small riding lawnmower probably crosses over into felony territory all by itself. I'd start with going by the apprasial district / tax office and see if they have older pictures of your house, the other forclosure, and that of the looter that might show the shrubs disappearing from one property and showing up at another. The foreclosing bank would certainly be interested in knowing about this as well. Then file a report with the local law enforcement office stating what you saw, providing the pictures showing the shift of property if they are available. Be sure to take some pictures of your place on a regular basis, and if you can take some shots of them planting the stolen plants, even better. I could understand snagging cuttings of an heriloom rose in an under-groomed old cemetary, or digging up a few of a survivng patch of bulbs at a fully abandoned (no livable structure) old homesite to preserve the genetic stock, but not ripping out entire plantings that are part of an improved property currently on the market withthe planting as part of its "curb appeal"....See MoreOne word to tattoo on your body - Kinda OT
Comments (73)There was always a way to rebel when one was at that age. I think though, that it's getting harder when there's so much more "anything goes" these days. It seems every time the rebels go to extremes, the extremes become more mainstream or at least familiar enough to no longer be shocking. Back when I was growing up, a rebel only needed to grow his hair long...the longer, the more rebellious. I recall what a todo was created when the "mop head" Beatles first came on the scene. I mean their hair was actually quite short and they wore suits and ties for goodness sake! I'm not sure what kids will do next to rebel...I mean tats are common, pants can't go any lower...they even make suspenders to keep the pants from falling completely down, skirts and shorts have already been shorter than short, make-up has already gone totally goth with black eyes and lips, hair has already been every color of the rainbow and gelled to the sky, earlobes have been stretched, tongues have been split, genitalia have been pierced and ringed. I honestly don't know what's next. I remember back in the hippy days, my FIL, a prof, who was very matter of fact with his students, would comment on their long hair and baggy bell bottoms and say, "You know, if you want to get attention, you don't have to go through all that effort....you could just walk around with your fly open." (Please don't misinterpret...I'm not suggesting all tats are a statement of rebellion.)...See MoreOT, kinda: recommendations for bunk beds?
Comments (27)Walkin- I am in central NM. The consignment shop, I believe, was called Furniture on Consignment. It is off of I-25 in Albuquerque. You could call and see if they have any bunks and ask to have them forward you pictures to gauge if you like them. If you decide to make a trip to Albq, places to check would be: 1. American Home. I think that this is the largest furniture dealer in NM (not saying much but they have a large kids section). 2. Unpainted Furniture - I haven't been there in a while but there prices are reasonable. 3. Simply Stickley - Stickley is pretty good quality and thus not cheap but they just opened a showroom in Albq. I think that I saw bunks on their site under Stickley Starters. 4. Amish Connection - Once I saw bunks in their showroom. I don't remember seeing them there recently but they also have catalogs and they may have different wood options if you desire that. As far as making the bed, I make 9 yo DS change his own sheets on the top bunk. I think I have seen him crawling under the mattress flipped up to do it, but I just look the other way. Since the bottom bunk is perpendicular, it is on casters and I just pull it out to change the sheets for the 3yo. HTH...See MoreUm...is there something in the air or the water? kinda OT
Comments (151)I too have been on this forum for several years and at times more active than at other times. There are some wonderfully talented people on this site who are so giving of their time and talents it can almost be hard to believe. When those threads about layout and such are posted, I do not respond because I know that I have nothing to offer especially compared to the expertise that others have here. At other times though, I have often thought when typing a post "Have I included too much of my personal thoughts into this and made it about me?" So I hope that I am not one of those all about me posters. I do know the question in the OP comes up around once a year at least. I actually saw one earlier today when looking for another old post. So I guess one could say that the overall mood here ebbs and flows like the tide or like the waters of the sea, genteel at one moment and stormy at another. It could have something to do with the moon or seasons perhaps? As far as the appliance forum, I have to say I have learned a great deal from there. So much so that when I was seriously looking at appliances I more often than not knew more than the salesperson, and when I would start asking questions that displayed their ineptitude most were ready to lose me as a customer no matter the cost. I cannot say however that I have swam in those waters by posting, and I certainly don't know enough to offer any valuable information over what's being given already. Marcolo, You sir are the cock of the walk. Shannon A wonky louisianan with a rooster....See Moreclaudia_sandgrower
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