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The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread
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Songbird76
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I was going to say with the way her tribe eats, she better have a LOT of rats.Oh wait, you mean ratatouille and not rat. Had me scared for a minute.
FutureCEO
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I should have done shopping this weekend due to the sales and coupons but the malls would be packed so I didn't go. And I try not to go shopping during peak hours. Which leaves today being Armistice/Vererans Day out.
Though I did see something wierd yesterday. This table of 6 at a restaurant was sat at a table. After ordering drinks, moved to another table ( they knew the person sitting down).
Though I did see something wierd yesterday. This table of 6 at a restaurant was sat at a table. After ordering drinks, moved to another table ( they knew the person sitting down).
SteveBrickNJ
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@MinnieM123 , btw, I slow down on curves. The speed I quoted for you is on the straight sections of the multi lane highways....which I-81 had a large percentage that was straight ahead easy driving!
Rista1313
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Forgive me while I vent a little.
What a horrible weekend... (week really) Hubby's back and developed new issues and he has to get an MRI and xrays... only we are still waiting for the hospital to call with a time... it's usually super quick... so I'm not sure what's taking so long. Gotta call today and find out.
Saturday our electric decided to die in the whole upstairs and part of my kitchen downstairs. (basically one circuit) So we have been without power part of the weekend... the two saving graces are the heat and appliances are on different circuits, and our internet is out because of this, so luckily... the one thing comcast does do right is allow you to connect to any xfinity wifi... luckily the neighbors connection is close enough that most of the time we can still watch tv.
This could be a very costly adventure because we have OLD old wiring... and we definitely need a new box... maybe the entire house rewired. Can I cry now?
Needless to say, no trips for us for awhile!
And... it's snowing like crazy this morning.
Sigh!
What a horrible weekend... (week really) Hubby's back and developed new issues and he has to get an MRI and xrays... only we are still waiting for the hospital to call with a time... it's usually super quick... so I'm not sure what's taking so long. Gotta call today and find out.
Saturday our electric decided to die in the whole upstairs and part of my kitchen downstairs. (basically one circuit) So we have been without power part of the weekend... the two saving graces are the heat and appliances are on different circuits, and our internet is out because of this, so luckily... the one thing comcast does do right is allow you to connect to any xfinity wifi... luckily the neighbors connection is close enough that most of the time we can still watch tv.
This could be a very costly adventure because we have OLD old wiring... and we definitely need a new box... maybe the entire house rewired. Can I cry now?
Needless to say, no trips for us for awhile!
And... it's snowing like crazy this morning.
Sigh!
MinnieM123
Premium Member
@MinnieM123 , btw, I slow down on curves. The speed I quoted for you is on the straight sections of the multi lane highways....which I-81 had a large percentage that was straight ahead easy driving!
Thanks for the additional input, Steve. I know you meant no harm. Speed is a very sensitive subject to me, due to accidents and deaths on the highways in particular, from excessive speeds.
MinnieM123
Premium Member
Oh, that sounds awful! I hope your hubby will be o.k. Back issues can be tricky.
And that's bizarre about the electric going out?! Ugh. Hoping it won't be any major type of fix, and you'll get the power back without a big bill. Good grief --right before the holidays, too!
I sure hope your day improves very soon.
SteveBrickNJ
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Yes...three different times in the last 10 years I drove from NJ to Orlando and back. I'd always stop in NC or SC and get a good nights sleep before continuing. Well anyway....each of those multi state I-95 trips I would get stuck in a back up of cars, and when I finally got to the front...well the tragic reason for the back up was that some maniac had crashed into the concrete divider or gone off the road due to overly aggressive driving. I hate the people who weave in and out of the lanes at 85mph....squeezing themselves into small gaps just to get ahead. I always leave a safe gap between myself and the car in front of me....and I'm not a weaver either
Rista1313
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Thanks... unfortunately my house is very old, so I'm pretty positive it's going to be a major cashectomy!
DryerLintFan
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This is awful. I'm so sorry. Hopefully it's not as bad as you're expecting. I'm sure with wiring that old it will be much safer once completely redone, but I've seen enough house shows to know that's really expensive.
Tony the Tigger
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So much information.
Yes, unless you have another system in the house, you can attach the turntable to that and play out of those speakers (for example, a home entertainment system.)
Or she can just use headphones until she gets speakers for her bday!
MySmallWorldof4
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MySmallWorldof4
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Oh that is horrible. I feel for you. If only Mr. Boomer lived closer. I bet he could have helped you out. Question. You are the insurance person. Would this be covered under your homeowners?
MySmallWorldof4
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I hope not. Right before the holidays too.
I hope your dh will get the xrays and MRI soon, and the results will provide answers.
Rista1313
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It would not. It's basic wear and tear of your home.
MySmallWorldof4
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I wonder if a home warranty like American Home Shield would cover such a thing.
Rista1313
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I'm not really familiar with those home warranties, I'm guessing the house needs to be newer to get a home warranty?
Cesar R M
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On the good side, you will have insurance that the new wiring will work and be up to standards.
who knows if the old wiring was chewed or is already expired/damaged beyond safety.
MySmallWorldof4
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Actually it doesn't. Our home warranty covered our AC system that went out during the summer. That saved us about $8k. We did need to pay for the coolant though for it, but it wasn't 8k. Here is wording from my American Home Shield contract.
3. ELECTRICAL
COVERED: All components and parts, including Direct Current (D.C.) wiring, lighting fixtures, and built-in exhaust/vent/attic fans, except:
NOT COVERED: Audio/video/computer/intercom/alarm or security wiring or cable – Telephone wiring – Circuit overload – Face plates.
I know this info is after the fact, so not really helpful to you, but maybe it is worth looking into for future issues. They cover all our appliances as well. You do of course have to wait for a contracted person to come out and check the issue first. Then they contact AHS. Then AHS decides what they will cover. So it can take a few days for something to happen. That is the only problem. I happily waited for our AC to get fixed.
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