I know this doesn't seem like much but a lot of time and thought and dollars went into these windows. I'm so happy to finally have them, they let in light, keep out the cold wind, squirrelly mice and terrifying killers.
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01/30/2015 18:58 #59802
New glass block windows!Category:
01/29/2015 19:07 #59798
our back yardCategory:
it's so pretty, I'm so torn about selling the tree.
tinypliny - 01/31/15 02:27
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He caught the same disease that was killing the chestnut trees.
From: :::link:::
:::link:::
He caught the same disease that was killing the chestnut trees.
From: :::link:::
joe - 01/30/15 19:40
Do you think you're going to replace it with a different kind of tree?
Do you think you're going to replace it with a different kind of tree?
libertad - 01/30/15 09:35
The squirrels might actually be the final straw, little bastards ate a hole in the side of the house to get into the attic. When I told the neighbors that we were thinking of getting rid of it they were so happy, you should have seen her face light up! She hates it because she can't grow anything in her yard cause the roots poison most plants. Even if we remove it the roots will still be there for probably years to come.
It's a very beautiful tree and I do have a deep family connection to black walnut trees. so it's not an easy decision. If we decide to sell it at least it will still have lasting beauty in the form of furniture and bowls, cutting boards etc. I also can use the money to pay for all the thousands of dollars of work that needs to be done over the summer.
The squirrels might actually be the final straw, little bastards ate a hole in the side of the house to get into the attic. When I told the neighbors that we were thinking of getting rid of it they were so happy, you should have seen her face light up! She hates it because she can't grow anything in her yard cause the roots poison most plants. Even if we remove it the roots will still be there for probably years to come.
It's a very beautiful tree and I do have a deep family connection to black walnut trees. so it's not an easy decision. If we decide to sell it at least it will still have lasting beauty in the form of furniture and bowls, cutting boards etc. I also can use the money to pay for all the thousands of dollars of work that needs to be done over the summer.
joe - 01/30/15 02:02
Keep the tree, adopt a pack of squirrels.
Keep the tree, adopt a pack of squirrels.
YesThatCasey - 01/29/15 23:25
I swear to god....
I swear to god....
01/26/2015 18:21 #59795
water billCategory:
I'm surprised our first bill averages out to 45/mo. what are all these penalties on the bill? what did I do wrong that I need to be penalized? I've never paid directly for water before and I wonder how our usage compares, I don't think I use a lot of water.
libertad - 01/29/15 14:43
I guess I assumed water was really cheap because just about every apartment I had there were leaky faucets or toilets and even though I reported it nobody ever fixed the leaks.
And yes Janelle, we were warned by previous owner that she caught the next door neighbor filling their pool with her water, thankfully those people moved out shortly after we moved in.
I guess I assumed water was really cheap because just about every apartment I had there were leaky faucets or toilets and even though I reported it nobody ever fixed the leaks.
And yes Janelle, we were warned by previous owner that she caught the next door neighbor filling their pool with her water, thankfully those people moved out shortly after we moved in.
tinypliny - 01/28/15 02:00
I pay close to 25 bucks for a month for water and sewage and I am just one person in a flat. So yes, 45 looks cheap.
I pay close to 25 bucks for a month for water and sewage and I am just one person in a flat. So yes, 45 looks cheap.
janelle - 01/27/15 21:23
That definitely looks right for two people. We pay around $225 every quarter for a family of five. It is a shock, right, to find out how much water costs! It will be higher in the summer if you water your lawn and garden a bit or wash your cars. And in your neighborhood watch out for neighbors trying to hook up to your outside spigot. And keep an eye on yout usage trend. If it gets really out of whack you have a leak somewhere. We discovered a leak in a pipe that ran from the house to the garage and the wasted water doubled our bill.
That definitely looks right for two people. We pay around $225 every quarter for a family of five. It is a shock, right, to find out how much water costs! It will be higher in the summer if you water your lawn and garden a bit or wash your cars. And in your neighborhood watch out for neighbors trying to hook up to your outside spigot. And keep an eye on yout usage trend. If it gets really out of whack you have a leak somewhere. We discovered a leak in a pipe that ran from the house to the garage and the wasted water doubled our bill.
uchina - 01/27/15 21:06
you took ALL the showers.
you took ALL the showers.
libertad - 01/27/15 17:51
I called them and they said it was something about the first bill but the credits I received equals the penalties so there really isn't am extra charge. I guess are well below average water use, they told me 1000 cubic feet per person.
I called them and they said it was something about the first bill but the credits I received equals the penalties so there really isn't am extra charge. I guess are well below average water use, they told me 1000 cubic feet per person.
ExBuffalonian - 01/27/15 07:22
I have no idea what those penalties are for, but if it helps, the total amount seems plausible. It's amazingly similar to our last water bill...in Baltimore. $125.70 for the quarter, or $41.90 per month.
I have no idea what those penalties are for, but if it helps, the total amount seems plausible. It's amazingly similar to our last water bill...in Baltimore. $125.70 for the quarter, or $41.90 per month.
paul - 01/26/15 23:19
I have no idea what that means.
I have no idea what that means.
01/23/2015 20:49 #59781
Happy birthday Paul!Happy belated birthday Pauly! Haha, that's my bro's name! I'm sorry I didn't come out to celebrate with all the friends, I hope nobody thinks its cause I don't love them!
paul - 01/23/15 22:38
Thank you! See you sunday. Hope you are feeling better.
Thank you! See you sunday. Hope you are feeling better.
01/08/2015 18:51 #59728
Dying to make a willYeah, So I was going to have a will drawn up tomorrow but we're supposed to get all this snow right when I have to go the stupid burbs and all over the city. I'm canceling my appointment, wouldn't that be crazy if I died going to get my will?
In case you are wondering, it's going to (e:Mike). I'm being buried in a pine box right away without embalming...I like forest lawn if they are still doing the green burial.
In case you are wondering, it's going to (e:Mike). I'm being buried in a pine box right away without embalming...I like forest lawn if they are still doing the green burial.
And let's not forget, Poltergeists.
So this is how they were getting in.
They are beautiful. :-)