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CinnamonSugar said:
Plz help me understand. @katlupe…How can y’all be evicted for standing up for safety; wouldn’t your building (given the population it serves) be *required* to provide a working elevator ??

Was there a clause in your renter agreement saying “ if I make a fuss I’ll be evicted”? (I’m really not trying to be snide or sarcastic)
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I think it's just a fear. I have it too. It's one of the reasons I want out of this apartment. I have some things that could use repair here but I don't want to ask for them.
 

Georgiagranny said:
Where's @Mizmo today? Has anybody seen her?
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I am here. Had a bit of an over active day yesterday so a little on the droopy side today but just had a nap and I am ready for any scones that you have made.lick lips.gif

Oh but I have discovered a new bakery .
It is tucked way in back of our local Dutch Shop and oh my they have the most wonderful raisin buns.
I had one at lunch and it was so light in texture but choc a bloc with raisins.
However, I am still a scone fan and next time I am in there I will ask if they ever do the scone thing.
 
Pepper said:
No. It's kind of blinding, isn't it, even though I don't look directly at it.
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Is there not 2 settings on it for brightness.
You’re not supposed to look at the light, look down, read or do whatever for the minutes suggested to use.
I had one for many years…..but only in the last 5 or 6 years……I did not find it helpful anymore.
Everyone reacts different to the SAD light.
Hope you get good results.
 

I've just spent the last hour taking down the Fireplace decorations.. they filled 2 Big storage boxes, so now I"ve got to find space for the boxes.. I think rather than put them in the loft where I'll find it very difficult to do on my own.. I'll make some space in the triple wardrobe in the spare room..

Despite it only being the fireplace which was decorated everything looks quite bare... but still it all looks lovely and clear again...

It's 11.30pm.. ex husband hasn't read the text I sent around 7pm.. so that's a concern. If he's in hospital he'll be asleep now, so hopefully I'll hear something in the morning .. .
 
Jules said:
Does everyone up there use a block heater?
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Block heaters are a must in many parts of Canada.
Jules…..does it get cold enough where you are, to need to plug your vehicle in.

In the 6 years that I have owned my current vehicle…..I’ve only plugged in once…..on most vehicles now, the temps have be at a certain minus degree before the block heater cuts in.
I have an insulated garage….. not heated…..which helps a lot.
 
I have set up everything for dog baths, I try to do it when they aren't looking. If they see what is coming they run, couple of them fit under the bed.

I must be a regular 007 spy, not one of them has noticed. I have to pick the one that needs it the most, as the other two will not be so inclined once they see him go in the bath.

I just do not get it, once it is over, they feel so much better but still they get upset every time. I have a house full of tempermental teenagers!! Wish me luck, at the least I hope to get the two littles done tonight.
 
RadishRose said:
Thinking more about elevators and disabled people in high-rises.... if there is a fire, they can't use elevators, so how do they get out in that situation?
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If there is a fire you are not supposed to use the elevator. There is a sign right on it that says in case of fire do not use elevator to use the stairs.
 
Jules said:
@katlupe Contact the department of Aging by phone and email so there’s a paper trail of when this started. Ask for some assistance. With fellow tenants put together a logical list of things that may help. Things like them supplying temporary walkers on the first floor so there’d be something to use once you make your way down. Workers who come twice a day or more to do things like trash removal. If you can’t access the laundry, they could pay for laundry pickup and cleaning. Good luck.
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Others in the building have called various agencies already.
 
Pepper said:
Fear keeps people in line and using these tactics against vulnerable people is to be despised and in some cases might be illegal. If people are not organized together that's what happens. Divide & conquer.

I don't blame you for not wanting to stick your neck out, kat. Just very worried about you on the stairs.
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Well, I did not test going down the stairs yet. My friend and her husband used the elevator several times today. Some people are still using. My friend picked up some food for Rabbit for me while they were out. I notice that most of the men are still using it. I will use it on the day of my dental appointment because Sonny is coming up to my apartment and will go back down with me on the elevator.
 
Thought I'd change the spark plugs in my Suzuki today. (148,000 miles, so probably due). How long could 6 plugs take? (I figured 1/2 hour as I've slowed a bit). Well. 4 hours, much cussing, and one broken bolt later and finally, they're all in. Gues this is why I love old, simple cars. :mad:
Think I'll make a run at this small block chevy motor I saw advertised today... Should be a piece of cake to rebuild. :D :D

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Yawn🥱 Got Hulu, Roku, Netflix...and there's "nothing" to watch. Acorn and Britbox don't even have anything that looks interesting. Whatever happened to good, old-fashioned humor? The Brits have an incredible sense of humor, and I can't even find anything on either of those.

Deliver me from anything rated PG, "action" stories, "thrillers", sci-fi.

Is it me?
 
Goooooodddd grief. Lots and lots.

1. Rented a new storage place. $22 a month

2. Refilled 3 of 5 tanks propane. Just In Case!

3. Put about 1/4 of van in unit, finish most by Saturday. Going to be hitting free site for shelves or hangers and such.

4. Transferred gym membership. Near storage.

5. Told another resident to "Forget about owning me $30 for propane. But buy a good tarp for the trailer". It's an old beater, but still very livable and it was free.
 
MickaC said:
Block heaters are a must in many parts of Canada.
Jules…..does it get cold enough where you are, to need to plug your vehicle in.

In the 6 years that I have owned my current vehicle…..I’ve only plugged in once…..on most vehicles now, the temps have be at a certain minus degree before the block heater cuts in.
I have an insulated garage….. not heated…..which helps a lot.
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In previous towns all vehicles came equipped with a block heater. Not here. We had a time set to turn it on in the middle of the night.

Like you, we park in garage. It’s rare to see a block heater. I don’t miss it.
 
Quick trip to the drug store to get the sales. Too icy to walk again, so hung around the house doing small jobs. Polished leather furniture. Cleaned the liquor cabinet. It’s seldom opened, only for company or for cooking. Will be frustrated if someone comes over and wants some Sambuca, because that went down the drain after 19 years. Bridge game today. Started a new TV series. Checked outside and it’s snowing again.
 
Today, I shopped & brought take out to a friend who has Covid & doesn't drive due to Cerebral Palsy. (Yes, she's vaccinated; she had to get vaccinated before flying to Colorado a few months ago). We chatted while she ate.
Since I just got over Covid, maybe I'm immune.....I don't know.
 
Today, Friday, I was supposed to spend the day with my grandson. My dil has been sick for over a week. This Tuesday she was diagnosed with the flu and put on Tamiflu. Yesterday, she went back to work. She was feeling very weak. Then her stomach began to give her great pain. She had to go home at 2pm. In great pain she went to one of those Urgent Medical Places. They told her it might be appendicitis. She and her mom went to the nearest emergency room at around 4pm. Her dad watched my grandson.

Twelve hours later she is STILL waiting to be seen! I awoke at 3am to this text message. Naturally, my day is canceled. I'm really worried about her!

So, I'll probably spend the day here making a pest of myself, and waiting for news. Thanks for being here, people. You are my support group. Thanks.
 

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