What are you doing today?

Alli said:
That depends. This morning I told my husband I was going to send him on a 2 week cruise and I’d have us moved by the time he got home. He is so change-averse that he’s making himself crazy. We close in 6 days though.
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Good luck with it. A friend of mine moved recently. They exchanged and completed contracts all on the same day. Pretty stressful.
 
Well since I can't reply in that other thread, just a quick reply here to say I never said I was leaving over an added click.

I am not the erudite political conversationalist many here are so I've never felt fully comfortable here. I'm quite in awe of many of you who are. It has encouraged me to pay more attention and hopefully, I've learned something along the way. But when a member (not @Eric ) makes made me feel stupid AF, it wasn't what I needed right now. So perhaps it's time to pull back a bit.

Anyway, today will partly be spent going through my freezer and cleaning out anything I can. My refrigerator's thermostat and damper are shot, causing everything in my refrigerator side to freeze. It's ruining $$$ of food, not to mention putting my Humira biologic medication at risk of remaining viable. If I have to replace frozen, unusable Humira, that could set me back $6K I don't have. I doubt my health insurance would want to cover a replacement dose.

As much as I'm not looking forward to spending upwards of $700 to fix the refrigerator, trying to find a new one that would fit in my counter depth enclosed space would be far worse. I am likely looking at losing my house in 4 months or so, so buying a new, large appliance doesn't make sense. No appliances will be coming with me wherever I end up.

Anyway, if you made it this far into my ramble of a post, thanks. Many of you here, through your posts, have provided a much needed laugh that's been highly appreciated, Between the pandemic loss of work eating up all my savings, losing my boy Lab during lockdown while sheltering in place alone, finding out I had a major heart problem, getting Covid and trying to pay off two hand/wrist surgeries, it's been a hell of a couple years.

Apologies in advance if this has been over sharing or I sound like one of those MR types who tell every health problem they've ever had in every other post. Normally, I don't share this much.
 
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shadow puppet said:
Well since I can't reply in that other thread, just a quick reply here to say I never said I was leaving over an added click.

I am not the erudite political conversationalist many here are so I've never felt fully comfortable here. I'm quite in awe of many of you who are. It has encouraged me to pay more attention and hopefully, I've learned something along the way. But when a member (not @Eric ) makes made me feel stupid AF, it wasn't what I needed right now. So perhaps it's time to pull back a bit.

Anyway, today will partly be spent going through my freezer and cleaning out anything I can. My refrigerator's thermostat and damper are shot, causing everything in my refrigerator side to freeze. It's ruining $$$ of food, not to mention putting my Humira biologic medication at risk of remaining viable. If I have to replace frozen, unusable Humira, that could set me back $6K I don't have. I doubt my health insurance would want to cover a replacement dose.

As much as I'm not looking forward to spending upwards of $700 to fix the refrigerator, trying to find a new one that would fit in my counter depth enclosed space would be far worse. I am likely looking at losing my house in 4 months or so, so buying a new, large appliance doesn't make sense. No appliances will be coming with me wherever I end up.

Anyway, if you made it this far into my ramble of a post, thanks. Many of you here, through your posts, have provided a much needed laugh that's been highly appreciated, Between the pandemic loss of work eating up all my savings, losing my boy Lab during lockdown while sheltering in place alone, finding out I had a major heart problem, getting Covid and trying to pay off two hand/wrist surgeries, it's been a hell of a couple years.

Apologies in advance if this has been over sharing or I sound like one of those MR types who tell every health problem they've ever had in every other post. Normally, I don't share this much.
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I’ve enjoyed your posts. I hope that you will find a better living situation soon.

Maybe you can get an inexpensive mini-fridge as a stopgap for the next couple months?

I look forward to your return here whenever that may be.
 
Apple fanboy said:
About £36k with the options. Got to keep it below the £40k for free road tax. Audi’s are nice. But I noticed the don’t have all the same options on the same model as the VW. In other words you have to pay extra.
Still might go the nearly new route. Can’t decide.
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My Audi is a 2015 model and I’ve had it off a relative. They’ve had it from new and it’s only done 27k miles. Drove it down to Wales today and it’s still got the new car smell and feels brand new to drive. I’ll probably run this into the ground as it’s got great mpg and is a 2.0 diesel. It’s got enough of the extras on it I need to be honest, but yeah, typical VAG where everything is extra.

So are the nearly new i3’s not far off £36k? I suppose if they are, a new one with full warranty is a good option. Is the boot big enough for trips away?
 
shadow puppet said:
Well since I can't reply in that other thread, just a quick reply here to say I never said I was leaving over an added click.

I am not the erudite political conversationalist many here are so I've never felt fully comfortable here. I'm quite in awe of many of you who are. It has encouraged me to pay more attention and hopefully, I've learned something along the way. But when a member (not @Eric ) makes made me feel stupid AF, it wasn't what I needed right now. So perhaps it's time to pull back a bit.

Anyway, today will partly be spent going through my freezer and cleaning out anything I can. My refrigerator's thermostat and damper are shot, causing everything in my refrigerator side to freeze. It's ruining $$$ of food, not to mention putting my Humira biologic medication at risk of remaining viable. If I have to replace frozen, unusable Humira, that could set me back $6K I don't have. I doubt my health insurance would want to cover a replacement dose.

As much as I'm not looking forward to spending upwards of $700 to fix the refrigerator, trying to find a new one that would fit in my counter depth enclosed space would be far worse. I am likely looking at losing my house in 4 months or so, so buying a new, large appliance doesn't make sense. No appliances will be coming with me wherever I end up.

Anyway, if you made it this far into my ramble of a post, thanks. Many of you here, through your posts, have provided a much needed laugh that's been highly appreciated, Between the pandemic loss of work eating up all my savings, losing my boy Lab during lockdown while sheltering in place alone, finding out I had a major heart problem, getting Covid and trying to pay off two hand/wrist surgeries, it's been a hell of a couple years.

Apologies in advance if this has been over sharing or I sound like one of those MR types who tell every health problem they've ever had in every other post. Normally, I don't share this much.
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Agree with @SuperMatt and I have always enjoyed your posts and your presence here has added to the site. Moreover, I would be very sorry should you decide not to remain with us.

And I truly hope that conditions - personal, professional, psychological and health concerns - will all improve soon for you.
 
shadow puppet said:
Well since I can't reply in that other thread, just a quick reply here to say I never said I was leaving over an added click.

I am not the erudite political conversationalist many here are so I've never felt fully comfortable here. I'm quite in awe of many of you who are. It has encouraged me to pay more attention and hopefully, I've learned something along the way. But when a member (not @Eric ) makes made me feel stupid AF, it wasn't what I needed right now. So perhaps it's time to pull back a bit.

Anyway, today will partly be spent going through my freezer and cleaning out anything I can. My refrigerator's thermostat and damper are shot, causing everything in my refrigerator side to freeze. It's ruining $$$ of food, not to mention putting my Humira biologic medication at risk of remaining viable. If I have to replace frozen, unusable Humira, that could set me back $6K I don't have. I doubt my health insurance would want to cover a replacement dose.

As much as I'm not looking forward to spending upwards of $700 to fix the refrigerator, trying to find a new one that would fit in my counter depth enclosed space would be far worse. I am likely looking at losing my house in 4 months or so, so buying a new, large appliance doesn't make sense. No appliances will be coming with me wherever I end up.

Anyway, if you made it this far into my ramble of a post, thanks. Many of you here, through your posts, have provided a much needed laugh that's been highly appreciated, Between the pandemic loss of work eating up all my savings, losing my boy Lab during lockdown while sheltering in place alone, finding out I had a major heart problem, getting Covid and trying to pay off two hand/wrist surgeries, it's been a hell of a couple years.

Apologies in advance if this has been over sharing or I sound like one of those MR types who tell every health problem they've ever had in every other post. Normally, I don't share this much.
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Hey @shadow puppet , I echo @SuperMatt . I enjoy having you around a lot. We had a similar situation this summer, we went away for 5 weeks, came back with flies and larvae crawling everywhere coming from a dead fridge. Check your home insurance as there's a chance they'd cover the fridge or the humira. Biologics are still disgustingly expensive.:(

Oh also, my honest opinion is politics is the art of bullshitting, and we all are absolutely full of shit about it. I definitely am.
 
The-Real-Deal82 said:
My Audi is a 2015 model and I’ve had it off a relative. They’ve had it from new and it’s only done 27k miles. Drove it down to Wales today and it’s still got the new car smell and feels brand new to drive. I’ll probably run this into the ground as it’s got great mpg and is a 2.0 diesel. It’s got enough of the extras on it I need to be honest, but yeah, typical VAG where everything is extra.

So are the nearly new i3’s not far off £36k? I suppose if they are, a new one with full warranty is a good option. Is the boot big enough for trips away?
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Well any trips I go on are just for me. Mrs AFB doesn’t travel. The rear seats fold down if you need the extra space.
It is about £5K cheaper. But they are offering 2.9% on a new car. About 10% on a second hand one. So over the period you are no real better off. I also guess because it’s my first EV, I like the idea of a full 8 years warranty on the battery.

27k on a diesel is pretty low mileage. I know what you mean by the new car smell. Just wait until you get the kids in there with a yogurt or some French fries!

Anyway enjoy.

Currently watching MOTD. It’s Saturday night after all.
 
Did 43 miles today. It started about 44 degrees got to about 47 but then it rained lightly but ended up dropping to a low of 36. I had tights and my rain coat on but my waterproof lobster claw gloves don't really work that low for me. Plus with the rain after I made a couple of stops my hands were frozen with 12 miles to go. My tights are not waterproof and I didn't think to bring my rain pants. All the rain ran down into my shoes and that would happen with my rain pants too.
Crossed several bridges lots of climbing almost 3000 feet. Lots of steep climbs and descents the countryside seems to be those rollers when I ride out that way. I rode 33 miles to get my wife one of these. They were out of the eclairs but their flowerless chocolate cake is killer. I don't get to eat any my body hates carbs so I had to stop for a protein drink and a energy drink and a couple of hot dogs without buns at 7-11. My wife better appreciate that for a chocolate cake and a fantastic croissant.but did well on a workout burned 1200 calories or more as I was so cold.
Ok on to the pics. Saw these primitive blue tree. Then this field or small hill across from the Oregon national guards. It must be an old place they used to use for playing army I guess as the area is only 3000 feet by 1700 feet with houses on the other side. Got a pic of a duck right after he pooped. It was like what's the white I the water then figured it out. A frozen small waterfall but it was 47 degrees in that area at 2pm. Some sandy river pics.
Got to love the rich city that has cattail art instead of real plants.

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shadow puppet said:
Well since I can't reply in that other thread, just a quick reply here to say I never said I was leaving over an added click.

I am not the erudite political conversationalist many here are so I've never felt fully comfortable here. I'm quite in awe of many of you who are. It has encouraged me to pay more attention and hopefully, I've learned something along the way. But when a member (not @Eric ) makes made me feel stupid AF, it wasn't what I needed right now. So perhaps it's time to pull back a bit.

Anyway, today will partly be spent going through my freezer and cleaning out anything I can. My refrigerator's thermostat and damper are shot, causing everything in my refrigerator side to freeze. It's ruining $$$ of food, not to mention putting my Humira biologic medication at risk of remaining viable. If I have to replace frozen, unusable Humira, that could set me back $6K I don't have. I doubt my health insurance would want to cover a replacement dose.

As much as I'm not looking forward to spending upwards of $700 to fix the refrigerator, trying to find a new one that would fit in my counter depth enclosed space would be far worse. I am likely looking at losing my house in 4 months or so, so buying a new, large appliance doesn't make sense. No appliances will be coming with me wherever I end up.

Anyway, if you made it this far into my ramble of a post, thanks. Many of you here, through your posts, have provided a much needed laugh that's been highly appreciated, Between the pandemic loss of work eating up all my savings, losing my boy Lab during lockdown while sheltering in place alone, finding out I had a major heart problem, getting Covid and trying to pay off two hand/wrist surgeries, it's been a hell of a couple years.

Apologies in advance if this has been over sharing or I sound like one of those MR types who tell every health problem they've ever had in every other post. Normally, I don't share this much.
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Thank you for sharing and I hope your situation improves.
 
Herdfan said:
Ouch! We can get under 5% on a used car over here (with good credit of course).
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That was just from BMW. I could shop around. But as it’s my first EV have decided to go new and get a warranty that’s longer for peace of mind. Yes I’ll lose on depreciation, but you always lose owning a car. Lease, HP, older cars. You get stung one way or another.
 
shadow puppet said:
Anyway, if you made it this far into my ramble of a post, thanks. Many of you here, through your posts, have provided a much needed laugh that's been highly appreciated, Between the pandemic loss of work eating up all my savings, losing my boy Lab during lockdown while sheltering in place alone, finding out I had a major heart problem, getting Covid and trying to pay off two hand/wrist surgeries, it's been a hell of a couple years.
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I hope we continue to see you here, and more importantly, I sincerely hope things work out for you in the longer term. Sometimes life just piles it on, we had a rough streak with a number of family losses, of course Covid, health related things, other life complexities, all I can say is the good eventually outweighed the bad, and the universe did course correct for us after a while.
 
shadow puppet said:
Normally, I don't share this much.
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You'll certainly be missed if you hang back for awhile. Still, sometimes taking a break for a bit is what's needed, and you have to let that play out for you however it does. Come back refreshed and I hope your situation with the fridge can be resolved without breaking the bank... I'm waiting for my so far still trusty but all too taken-for-granted '97 Amana to resign without notice one of these days and give me a case of replacement sticker shock that I definitely haven't wanted to budget for.
 
Decent Brother phoned - just as I was about to sit down to a dinner (roasted pork belly, and potatoes slowly sautéed according to a delicious French recipe I was given by my French hosts many years ago) and said: "You have thirty minutes to talk about Ukraine."

Talk on a topic about which I am passionate, or consume a dinner I have spent several hours (on and off) preparing?

A cruel dilemma.
 
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Apple fanboy said:
Yes I’ll lose on depreciation, but you always lose owning a car. Lease, HP, older cars.
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I wouldn't say you "lose", it's an expense that provides utility, convenience, possibly entertainment, potentially a necessity. I look at it more like a consumable than some kind of investment (which it's not).
 
DT said:
I wouldn't say you "lose", it's an expense that provides utility, convenience, possibly entertainment, potentially a necessity. I look at it more like a consumable than some kind of investment (which it's not).
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Yes unfortunately you are right. The alternative is public transport. That isn't an option for either of us for many different reasons. I'm not planning to give up car ownership anytime soon. But having one car instead of two should help offset the costs somewhat.
 
@Apple fanboy: You would have loved the crackling (given your love of pork scratchings) on my (roasted) belly of pork this evening; though I say so myself, I don't think I have ever produced one as crisp, crackling and tasty.
 
Apple fanboy said:
Yes unfortunately you are right. The alternative is public transport. That isn't an option for either of us for many different reasons. I'm not planning to give up car ownership anytime soon. But having one car instead of two should help offset the costs somewhat.
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Sounds like you have a pretty solid plan, heck, I'm excited to see the new ride :D
 
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