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11/11/2009 19:03 #50274
Taps for Veteran's/Remembrance Day11/09/2009 18:51 #50260
I have gas!The nightmare is finally over. I cooked spaghetti and heated the wonderful sauce that (e:dcoffee) and (e:mtornow) brought over for me. Thanks guys it was delicious!
11/09/2009 12:18 #50256
Is this nightmare finally over?I haven't had cooking gas since I moved into my new apartment. When National Fuel came to turn it on, I smelled gas after they left and so they had to come back and shut off my gas at the meter because they said the leak was somewhere between my apartment and the meter inside the walls. Obviously, I was pretty upset considering I knew it would be major work in order to get the gas on. I thought great, they have to tear somebody's wall out in order for me to get my cooking gas. I called the landlord/owner of the building and became pretty pissed off that he suggested that I should have just left a message on the maintenance voicemail line that is checked daily.
Then my first Saturday after moving in two maintenance men came without any prior warning. When I complained about no prior notice they said "Do you want your gas turned on or not?" Anyways we started off on the wrong foot and it ended with me being screamed at by one of them. I wouldn't say I deserved to be screamed at but I did provoke him a bit and didn't handle it as best I could have. In the end I apologized for my responsibility in the altercation and they left letting me know that the problem was fixed.
So that Monday I called National Fuel to have them come turn it back on. They were happy to send somebody that day to have the service connected. When they came they tested the air for gas and said the leak was still there and they would not turn it on until the gas was fixed. They personally told the landlord that the leak was in between the walls between my apartment and the basement (I'm on the second floor).
The next Saturday the maintenance guys came again and again told me that the problem was solved. They did not go into the apartment below me. Everyone kept on telling me that National Fuel was wrong and that the problem was at the meter and it's their responsibility.
National Fuel again comes on Monday and still will not leave the gas on because of the leak. Meanwhile National Fuel is getting bitchy with me because they are sick of rushing someone to my house to turn it back on when the owner isn't addressing the problem which they were advised in writing of.
This time I called the owner and let him know that National Fuel is pissed off and that they want him to hire a certified plumber to fix it. Maintenance men should not in my opinion be addressing gas lines or servicing elevators. He agreed and told me to expect someone on Friday between the hours of 8am and 9am. I waited until 11am and then called the landlord to let him know that nobody showed up. I left a voicemail. Then at 11:30 somebody calls me to say that somebody called in sick and they would be there on Monday (today) to fix the problem. I let her know it would have been nice if somebody called me earlier to let me know as I had arranged my whole day around them coming and missed a work meeting.
Today is Monday. They are supposed to be here between 8am and 9am. It is 9:05 and I am on the phone asking them if they are still coming. Yes, they are running behind. So finally they get here and I have to take a personal day AGAIN to be home for somebody to come and fix the gas line. The guy lets me know that the problem is not at the meter like my landlord insisted and that they would need to get in the apartment below me to address the problem. Thankfully, the woman below me is home and reluctantly permits the intrusion into her home when she has had no idea what has been going on because nobody called to let her know that they would need to be there.
So now they are ripping out her walls and addressing the gas line and I am really hoping that it is going to be fixed and I can finally use my stove. It has been 3 weeks and two days since I have moved in. Problems happen but the worst part about all of this has been the way that this issue has been dealt with by the owner. I am a reasonable person and am well aware that living in older buildings can be problematic but seriously think this issue should have been handled differently.
I am sitting here hoping that the guy will come back and give me good news. I think he is going to fix it. He knows what he is doing.
Then my first Saturday after moving in two maintenance men came without any prior warning. When I complained about no prior notice they said "Do you want your gas turned on or not?" Anyways we started off on the wrong foot and it ended with me being screamed at by one of them. I wouldn't say I deserved to be screamed at but I did provoke him a bit and didn't handle it as best I could have. In the end I apologized for my responsibility in the altercation and they left letting me know that the problem was fixed.
So that Monday I called National Fuel to have them come turn it back on. They were happy to send somebody that day to have the service connected. When they came they tested the air for gas and said the leak was still there and they would not turn it on until the gas was fixed. They personally told the landlord that the leak was in between the walls between my apartment and the basement (I'm on the second floor).
The next Saturday the maintenance guys came again and again told me that the problem was solved. They did not go into the apartment below me. Everyone kept on telling me that National Fuel was wrong and that the problem was at the meter and it's their responsibility.
National Fuel again comes on Monday and still will not leave the gas on because of the leak. Meanwhile National Fuel is getting bitchy with me because they are sick of rushing someone to my house to turn it back on when the owner isn't addressing the problem which they were advised in writing of.
This time I called the owner and let him know that National Fuel is pissed off and that they want him to hire a certified plumber to fix it. Maintenance men should not in my opinion be addressing gas lines or servicing elevators. He agreed and told me to expect someone on Friday between the hours of 8am and 9am. I waited until 11am and then called the landlord to let him know that nobody showed up. I left a voicemail. Then at 11:30 somebody calls me to say that somebody called in sick and they would be there on Monday (today) to fix the problem. I let her know it would have been nice if somebody called me earlier to let me know as I had arranged my whole day around them coming and missed a work meeting.
Today is Monday. They are supposed to be here between 8am and 9am. It is 9:05 and I am on the phone asking them if they are still coming. Yes, they are running behind. So finally they get here and I have to take a personal day AGAIN to be home for somebody to come and fix the gas line. The guy lets me know that the problem is not at the meter like my landlord insisted and that they would need to get in the apartment below me to address the problem. Thankfully, the woman below me is home and reluctantly permits the intrusion into her home when she has had no idea what has been going on because nobody called to let her know that they would need to be there.
So now they are ripping out her walls and addressing the gas line and I am really hoping that it is going to be fixed and I can finally use my stove. It has been 3 weeks and two days since I have moved in. Problems happen but the worst part about all of this has been the way that this issue has been dealt with by the owner. I am a reasonable person and am well aware that living in older buildings can be problematic but seriously think this issue should have been handled differently.
I am sitting here hoping that the guy will come back and give me good news. I think he is going to fix it. He knows what he is doing.
jenks - 11/09/09 15:32
ugh, what a hassle! fingers crossed that it's finally fixed for good.
ugh, what a hassle! fingers crossed that it's finally fixed for good.
11/08/2009 08:58 #50251
CreeptasticFrom the Buffalo News...
So either this woman is crazy or somebody is really entering her apartment and wearing her robe. If someone is really breaking and wearing, I feel so bad for her. Everybody thinks she is a nut job, but I'm not so sure. Maybe it is her landlord or somebody that used to live there or something. I'm assuming the police believe her if they are "investigating" and it appeared in the Buffalo News.
On that note, I covered up my peep hole with electrical tape. I don't want anyone knowing whether my light is on or if I look at them through the peep hole. This all came about when I got a knock on the door and when I looked through and asked who it was the person backed up right away and said sorry I was looking for my son. After that situation I haven't really felt too secure in my apartment. It felt like they were checking to see if I was home or something. First off, how did he even get into the building, and second who doesn't know which apartment their son is in? Does he want to steal my stuff or just get his stank cologne on my robe? Am I paranoid? Maybe, but at the same time I found my instincts are often right. My renters insurance went up when I moved here so I suspect that this place may have a history. It might be based on zip code rather than the building itself. I plan to call and find out why.
Police are investigating the suspicions of a Bidwell Parkway woman who believes a man has been secretly visiting her apartment and wearing her nightclothes.
Police said the woman suspects four such visits over the last two weeks -the most recent Tuesday, when she discovered a coffee cup missing, and Wednesday, when she found her closet door opened, clothing on hangers moved and a bathrobe smelling of men's cologne.
So either this woman is crazy or somebody is really entering her apartment and wearing her robe. If someone is really breaking and wearing, I feel so bad for her. Everybody thinks she is a nut job, but I'm not so sure. Maybe it is her landlord or somebody that used to live there or something. I'm assuming the police believe her if they are "investigating" and it appeared in the Buffalo News.
On that note, I covered up my peep hole with electrical tape. I don't want anyone knowing whether my light is on or if I look at them through the peep hole. This all came about when I got a knock on the door and when I looked through and asked who it was the person backed up right away and said sorry I was looking for my son. After that situation I haven't really felt too secure in my apartment. It felt like they were checking to see if I was home or something. First off, how did he even get into the building, and second who doesn't know which apartment their son is in? Does he want to steal my stuff or just get his stank cologne on my robe? Am I paranoid? Maybe, but at the same time I found my instincts are often right. My renters insurance went up when I moved here so I suspect that this place may have a history. It might be based on zip code rather than the building itself. I plan to call and find out why.
libertad - 11/08/09 11:31
Yes lilho, I moved. I had to get a warmer and cheaper place. That old apartment was nice in a lot of ways but I'm so happy to be out of there. I can't believe your Aunt did not call the police!
Yes lilho, I moved. I had to get a warmer and cheaper place. That old apartment was nice in a lot of ways but I'm so happy to be out of there. I can't believe your Aunt did not call the police!
libertad - 11/08/09 11:28
I should add that Mike thinks it's weird that I use 14222 for weather.com and to find things that are closest to me. It isn't because I am a snob it is because it is easier to type because three numbers are the same.
I should add that Mike thinks it's weird that I use 14222 for weather.com and to find things that are closest to me. It isn't because I am a snob it is because it is easier to type because three numbers are the same.
lilho - 11/08/09 11:27
first of all, what is 14222? and secondly, i thought you lived in that house dave? did you move? also, my aunt had a similar situation, this homeless guy has found a way into her apartment, and he was hanging out there while she was at work. then she woke up in the middle of the night and he was there. she freaked out and has to move, but she never called the police.
first of all, what is 14222? and secondly, i thought you lived in that house dave? did you move? also, my aunt had a similar situation, this homeless guy has found a way into her apartment, and he was hanging out there while she was at work. then she woke up in the middle of the night and he was there. she freaked out and has to move, but she never called the police.
libertad - 11/08/09 11:23
No. I am not 14222 anymore! It could have been an accident Peter like you said but it seemed very suspicious to me so I am being a little bit cautious anyways since this is a new place.
No. I am not 14222 anymore! It could have been an accident Peter like you said but it seemed very suspicious to me so I am being a little bit cautious anyways since this is a new place.
metalpeter - 11/08/09 10:44
In Terms of the 1st case it could be the landlord or someone who might have keys so they can fix stuff when someone isn't home. In any event very odd. In your case I don't know. Maybe the person went to the wrong door or was meeting someone in there for something and wasn't really sure where they where at, who knows. Better to be safe though and air on the side of caution.
In Terms of the 1st case it could be the landlord or someone who might have keys so they can fix stuff when someone isn't home. In any event very odd. In your case I don't know. Maybe the person went to the wrong door or was meeting someone in there for something and wasn't really sure where they where at, who knows. Better to be safe though and air on the side of caution.
mike - 11/08/09 10:29
yeah you ain't 14222 no more...not matter how much you wanna try and pretend..haha
yeah you ain't 14222 no more...not matter how much you wanna try and pretend..haha
11/04/2009 21:05 #50218
Wisdom teefTo remove or not to remove?...that is the question.
My dentist wants them removed. They don't bother me, but they are impacted. His argument is to remove them now before they become problematic, while I have dental insurance and while I am young.
I don't want to have surgery in my mouth. It really just seems awful and since they don't bother me it seems stupid but at the same time what the dentist says makes sense.
Although I haven't called MetLife or Independent Health, I don't think that I will get more than 50% coverage. I don't have any money so that is a problem.
So where do I go if I do decide to get them removed? My dentist wants me to see Frank T. Sindoni who practices in Williamsville but I do not drive so that is also a problem. Buffalo Oral Surgery is on Linwood but I did not get a recommendation for them so that bothers me. Does anyone have any experience with any oral surgeons particularly in the city of Buffalo?
P.S. Dr. Katz, my dentist, moved to Williamsville. Anyone know a good dentist in Buffalo?
My dentist wants them removed. They don't bother me, but they are impacted. His argument is to remove them now before they become problematic, while I have dental insurance and while I am young.
I don't want to have surgery in my mouth. It really just seems awful and since they don't bother me it seems stupid but at the same time what the dentist says makes sense.
Although I haven't called MetLife or Independent Health, I don't think that I will get more than 50% coverage. I don't have any money so that is a problem.
So where do I go if I do decide to get them removed? My dentist wants me to see Frank T. Sindoni who practices in Williamsville but I do not drive so that is also a problem. Buffalo Oral Surgery is on Linwood but I did not get a recommendation for them so that bothers me. Does anyone have any experience with any oral surgeons particularly in the city of Buffalo?
P.S. Dr. Katz, my dentist, moved to Williamsville. Anyone know a good dentist in Buffalo?
theecarey - 11/06/09 18:12
I wont get into the details of my surgery, but I had mine done a few years ago (I was 30)- this was always something I have put on the back burner since I was a teenager. Younger is better- it can take some time to heal and recover in general. Not everyone has to have them out, it truly depends on how the tooth is growing and what kind of problems it may/will cause. The procedure is quick, overall- (one of mine was extremely tough to get out).
You can be put under or just get some numbing shots (I did that, but I also mentally prepared for it in advance and had an amazingly gentle and all around awesome oral surgeon, Dr. Ben Oppenheimer- if you call him, tell him, "tough tooth" sent you).
Have soft foods on hand and give yourself more time to recuperate than what you might expect..recovery time varies so much. If I had a reliable car, I'd provide a ride; but I definitely don't. Good luck! :)
I wont get into the details of my surgery, but I had mine done a few years ago (I was 30)- this was always something I have put on the back burner since I was a teenager. Younger is better- it can take some time to heal and recover in general. Not everyone has to have them out, it truly depends on how the tooth is growing and what kind of problems it may/will cause. The procedure is quick, overall- (one of mine was extremely tough to get out).
You can be put under or just get some numbing shots (I did that, but I also mentally prepared for it in advance and had an amazingly gentle and all around awesome oral surgeon, Dr. Ben Oppenheimer- if you call him, tell him, "tough tooth" sent you).
Have soft foods on hand and give yourself more time to recuperate than what you might expect..recovery time varies so much. If I had a reliable car, I'd provide a ride; but I definitely don't. Good luck! :)
jenks - 11/06/09 15:35
good luck! I had so many teeth pulled when I had my braces, that I had room and my wisdom teeth are fine. But I think I'd agree with the argument to do it now- if you trust your dentist's call that they will likely need to come out SOMEday- might as well do it while you're young (and insured).
good luck! I had so many teeth pulled when I had my braces, that I had room and my wisdom teeth are fine. But I think I'd agree with the argument to do it now- if you trust your dentist's call that they will likely need to come out SOMEday- might as well do it while you're young (and insured).
libertad - 11/06/09 11:53
Mike will take me. He better. It would be nice to not have to be in the car for so long though and just get right home so I can get in bed. I still gotta call insurance.
Mike will take me. He better. It would be nice to not have to be in the car for so long though and just get right home so I can get in bed. I still gotta call insurance.
jim - 11/06/09 11:43
Also, yeah, you'll need a ride. They won't actually do the operation on you unless there's someone to take you home, they check with you about your arrangements before they start..
Also, yeah, you'll need a ride. They won't actually do the operation on you unless there's someone to take you home, they check with you about your arrangements before they start..
jim - 11/06/09 11:38
My wisdom teeth were total traitors, they were coming in sideways instead of up. Well, the lower ones came in sideways. The top ones were actually embedded in my sinus cavity. Eventually it caused all my lower jaw's teeth to get crooked and jammed together, totally undoing 4 years worth of braces. Went from fine one year to jacked up the next.
Despite how completely messed up mine were, and how much more severe the resulting removal operation was (the top ones being removed left temporary channels between my mouth and my sinuses), it was still actually pretty quick to have it done & to recover.
So considering my easy recovery, I'd say not to worry and just get it done so it's not hanging over you.
My wisdom teeth were total traitors, they were coming in sideways instead of up. Well, the lower ones came in sideways. The top ones were actually embedded in my sinus cavity. Eventually it caused all my lower jaw's teeth to get crooked and jammed together, totally undoing 4 years worth of braces. Went from fine one year to jacked up the next.
Despite how completely messed up mine were, and how much more severe the resulting removal operation was (the top ones being removed left temporary channels between my mouth and my sinuses), it was still actually pretty quick to have it done & to recover.
So considering my easy recovery, I'd say not to worry and just get it done so it's not hanging over you.
libertad - 11/06/09 10:53
He said mine should be removed because they were probably going to be problematic when I get older. In the x-rays they looked pretty messed up. It seems like I probably should get it done, after all (e:matthew) told me that the insurance paid for all of it so chances are mine will too. I'll call them right now to find out. So far I am leaning towards (e:dcoffee)'s recommendation for 117 Linwood. I hate going to the burbs if I don't really need to.
I really need to find a good dentist/hygienist in the area now. It just doesn't make any sense that there are not a lot of choices in the city for dentists and primary care physicians. It must be cheaper in the burbs for them, or maybe it is just people have better insurance out there, or maybe its both reasons.
He said mine should be removed because they were probably going to be problematic when I get older. In the x-rays they looked pretty messed up. It seems like I probably should get it done, after all (e:matthew) told me that the insurance paid for all of it so chances are mine will too. I'll call them right now to find out. So far I am leaning towards (e:dcoffee)'s recommendation for 117 Linwood. I hate going to the burbs if I don't really need to.
I really need to find a good dentist/hygienist in the area now. It just doesn't make any sense that there are not a lot of choices in the city for dentists and primary care physicians. It must be cheaper in the burbs for them, or maybe it is just people have better insurance out there, or maybe its both reasons.
oda - 11/05/09 18:53
mine were taken out when i was 18. i've always missed them, wondered why they were taken from me. i didn't know enough back then to question it. but still, i don't understand why they'd be taken from me, someone whose wisdom teeth were not bothering them. maybe you can find out why they want to do this to you before you go ahead and decide to go through with it (and pay megabucks). people have always had wisdom teeth; it is new that we get them removed.
if you do it, the surgery is not bad at all, you don't need to worry about that. good luck making your decision!
mine were taken out when i was 18. i've always missed them, wondered why they were taken from me. i didn't know enough back then to question it. but still, i don't understand why they'd be taken from me, someone whose wisdom teeth were not bothering them. maybe you can find out why they want to do this to you before you go ahead and decide to go through with it (and pay megabucks). people have always had wisdom teeth; it is new that we get them removed.
if you do it, the surgery is not bad at all, you don't need to worry about that. good luck making your decision!
matthew - 11/05/09 11:08
I had all four of mine taken out a year ago. I'm so glad I did. My mouth feels much healthier. The surgery only took 15 mins total. They healed nicely too. I recomend it.
I had all four of mine taken out a year ago. I'm so glad I did. My mouth feels much healthier. The surgery only took 15 mins total. They healed nicely too. I recomend it.
janelle - 11/05/09 07:11
I'd get them done now under the theory that the younger you are the less complications there will be in recovery.
I had them done when I was sixteen. My surgeon knocked me out entirely so I have no idea what the surgery was like. I was probably home for about three days afterwards. Lots of soup and smooth things for a while and then back to normal.
Good luck with finding an oral surgery clinic. Maybe someone can help you with rides to appointments (and I'll even offer me and Drew) because I think it's important to find a really good one. You're not going to be able to take yourself the day of surgery anyway. You'll have to have someone take you home.
I'd get them done now under the theory that the younger you are the less complications there will be in recovery.
I had them done when I was sixteen. My surgeon knocked me out entirely so I have no idea what the surgery was like. I was probably home for about three days afterwards. Lots of soup and smooth things for a while and then back to normal.
Good luck with finding an oral surgery clinic. Maybe someone can help you with rides to appointments (and I'll even offer me and Drew) because I think it's important to find a really good one. You're not going to be able to take yourself the day of surgery anyway. You'll have to have someone take you home.
uncutsaniflush - 11/04/09 22:08
First of all, there are multiple types of impacted wisdom teeth. Some are more serious than others. see :::link::: for a decent (imho) overview of impacted wisdom teeth and extractions. Hopefully, your dentist discussed what kind of impacted wisdom you have.
Anecdotal evidence: when I was 19, our family dentist told me that I should get all 4 wisdom teeth removed to avoid future problems. When I refused, he told me that I will be "begging him to remove them in a year or two". I got one side removed about 20 years later (because of an abcess on one of them) and still have the other two.
That being said, if memory serves, in general terms, younger is better when it comes to wisdom teeth extraction because the body can recover better.
I hope that helps.
First of all, there are multiple types of impacted wisdom teeth. Some are more serious than others. see :::link::: for a decent (imho) overview of impacted wisdom teeth and extractions. Hopefully, your dentist discussed what kind of impacted wisdom you have.
Anecdotal evidence: when I was 19, our family dentist told me that I should get all 4 wisdom teeth removed to avoid future problems. When I refused, he told me that I will be "begging him to remove them in a year or two". I got one side removed about 20 years later (because of an abcess on one of them) and still have the other two.
That being said, if memory serves, in general terms, younger is better when it comes to wisdom teeth extraction because the body can recover better.
I hope that helps.
dcoffee - 11/04/09 21:53
First I have a great dental surgery guy to recommend, Dr Schulenberg, 117 Linwood Ave, Buffalo, NY (716) 882-6333‎
he took one of my wisdom teeth out, it was cracked in half, and part of it fell out. He was a pro, and he even called at like 8pm that night after I could talk again, to see if I had any worries.
As for getting your teeth out, I don't know, I got one of my wisdom teeth out, and 4 other teeth a long time ago.
First I have a great dental surgery guy to recommend, Dr Schulenberg, 117 Linwood Ave, Buffalo, NY (716) 882-6333‎
he took one of my wisdom teeth out, it was cracked in half, and part of it fell out. He was a pro, and he even called at like 8pm that night after I could talk again, to see if I had any worries.
As for getting your teeth out, I don't know, I got one of my wisdom teeth out, and 4 other teeth a long time ago.
woohoo - hot food!
Just read the previous post, wow you went through a lot, glad it is working now.
yay! i am sorry for the troubles, but happy it's all hooked up now... and you can cook with gas! woo hoo!
I just caught up with your prior post. I am SO glad the insanity is over with; that must have been incredible frustrating for you.
If I had the sense of humor if a 12 year old I would tell you that I too have gas.
Congrats on being able to cook with gas!! That's a lot of crap you had to endure just to have what is rightfully yours - a stove that works.