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December 19, 2007 at 11:04 AM #11262
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December 19, 2007 at 11:24 AM #120603
HLS
ParticipantAre you kidding ? it’s in the GARAGE!!
What did the LL do wrong ?Where I live, there are spiders, mice, rats, bats, coyotes, snakes, ants, hummingbirds, orioles, hawks and an occasional mountain lion in the ‘hood
The species were all here before the house was built.Only the critters with good taste (or an education) want to live in an upscale community.
I’ve been a landlord for about 25 years. I would tell you to get some traps. The mice were probably in the area before you moved in.
Do you realize how much your landlord is probably losing every month by renting to you ?
I’m a better landlord than most, but won’t put up with “demanding” tenants.If you want to hire an exterminator, they will set traps or spray and when the critters return they will charge you to do it again.
If you OWNED the house, do you think that a mouse wouldn’t appear ? You going to complain to the lender and demand they get rid of it or you are outta there ?
OMG
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December 19, 2007 at 12:06 PM #120619
Anonymous
Guest“OMG” huh?..
OMG my ass. Yeah, you’ve been a landlord for 25 years…I bet. As a landlord, you just don’t want to get up off the money and do it yourself…therein lies your sympathy with my landlord.
A decent landlord would have an exterminator come out.
I am a woman. I don’t like things with whiskers and pointy, long tails. Understand. Thank God my son is 6 feet (only 15 years old too); I guess I did something right. Anyway, the only way I’ll go in the garage now is if he’s with me.
I can’t abide greedy, stingy landlords. One reason why I’m sick of renting.
If I owned property and rented it out, I would do something if one of my renters had a problem like this. It’s the decent thing to do.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:13 PM #120624
akbarpunjabi
ParticipantThis topic is insane! Did you not begin posting here a few weeks ago and admit that you have not been paying the rent for the past few months and also that you couldnt even afford to pay the rent you owed because you spent it all and have no savings or job or child support or alimony or whatever.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:20 PM #120639
Anonymous
Guestakbarpunjabi: “This topic is insane! Did you not begin posting here a few weeks ago and admit that you have not been paying the rent for the past few months and also that you couldnt even afford to pay the rent you owed because you spent it all and have no savings or job or child support or alimony or whatever.”
This is incorrect and besides the point. I am paying my rent. I do have a job, just not in my field yet and I do receive alimony and child support even though my ex tried to get it lowered.
I did stop paying him for a few months, but we have set up a payment arrangement. Don’t act like the owner isn’t responsible for that, he let his home go into foreclosure without telling me. I was harassed for months by phone calls from his mother demanding I send HER the money instead. That alone is worth me withholding rent.
But, again we have payment arrangements in place; before that I paid my rent on time for over 2 years, therefore it’s a non-issue in terms of his responsibility to make sure the dwelling I am renting is pest-free.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:20 PM #120773
Anonymous
Guestakbarpunjabi: “This topic is insane! Did you not begin posting here a few weeks ago and admit that you have not been paying the rent for the past few months and also that you couldnt even afford to pay the rent you owed because you spent it all and have no savings or job or child support or alimony or whatever.”
This is incorrect and besides the point. I am paying my rent. I do have a job, just not in my field yet and I do receive alimony and child support even though my ex tried to get it lowered.
I did stop paying him for a few months, but we have set up a payment arrangement. Don’t act like the owner isn’t responsible for that, he let his home go into foreclosure without telling me. I was harassed for months by phone calls from his mother demanding I send HER the money instead. That alone is worth me withholding rent.
But, again we have payment arrangements in place; before that I paid my rent on time for over 2 years, therefore it’s a non-issue in terms of his responsibility to make sure the dwelling I am renting is pest-free.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:20 PM #120808
Anonymous
Guestakbarpunjabi: “This topic is insane! Did you not begin posting here a few weeks ago and admit that you have not been paying the rent for the past few months and also that you couldnt even afford to pay the rent you owed because you spent it all and have no savings or job or child support or alimony or whatever.”
This is incorrect and besides the point. I am paying my rent. I do have a job, just not in my field yet and I do receive alimony and child support even though my ex tried to get it lowered.
I did stop paying him for a few months, but we have set up a payment arrangement. Don’t act like the owner isn’t responsible for that, he let his home go into foreclosure without telling me. I was harassed for months by phone calls from his mother demanding I send HER the money instead. That alone is worth me withholding rent.
But, again we have payment arrangements in place; before that I paid my rent on time for over 2 years, therefore it’s a non-issue in terms of his responsibility to make sure the dwelling I am renting is pest-free.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:20 PM #120853
Anonymous
Guestakbarpunjabi: “This topic is insane! Did you not begin posting here a few weeks ago and admit that you have not been paying the rent for the past few months and also that you couldnt even afford to pay the rent you owed because you spent it all and have no savings or job or child support or alimony or whatever.”
This is incorrect and besides the point. I am paying my rent. I do have a job, just not in my field yet and I do receive alimony and child support even though my ex tried to get it lowered.
I did stop paying him for a few months, but we have set up a payment arrangement. Don’t act like the owner isn’t responsible for that, he let his home go into foreclosure without telling me. I was harassed for months by phone calls from his mother demanding I send HER the money instead. That alone is worth me withholding rent.
But, again we have payment arrangements in place; before that I paid my rent on time for over 2 years, therefore it’s a non-issue in terms of his responsibility to make sure the dwelling I am renting is pest-free.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:20 PM #120874
Anonymous
Guestakbarpunjabi: “This topic is insane! Did you not begin posting here a few weeks ago and admit that you have not been paying the rent for the past few months and also that you couldnt even afford to pay the rent you owed because you spent it all and have no savings or job or child support or alimony or whatever.”
This is incorrect and besides the point. I am paying my rent. I do have a job, just not in my field yet and I do receive alimony and child support even though my ex tried to get it lowered.
I did stop paying him for a few months, but we have set up a payment arrangement. Don’t act like the owner isn’t responsible for that, he let his home go into foreclosure without telling me. I was harassed for months by phone calls from his mother demanding I send HER the money instead. That alone is worth me withholding rent.
But, again we have payment arrangements in place; before that I paid my rent on time for over 2 years, therefore it’s a non-issue in terms of his responsibility to make sure the dwelling I am renting is pest-free.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:13 PM #120758
akbarpunjabi
ParticipantThis topic is insane! Did you not begin posting here a few weeks ago and admit that you have not been paying the rent for the past few months and also that you couldnt even afford to pay the rent you owed because you spent it all and have no savings or job or child support or alimony or whatever.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:13 PM #120790
akbarpunjabi
ParticipantThis topic is insane! Did you not begin posting here a few weeks ago and admit that you have not been paying the rent for the past few months and also that you couldnt even afford to pay the rent you owed because you spent it all and have no savings or job or child support or alimony or whatever.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:13 PM #120838
akbarpunjabi
ParticipantThis topic is insane! Did you not begin posting here a few weeks ago and admit that you have not been paying the rent for the past few months and also that you couldnt even afford to pay the rent you owed because you spent it all and have no savings or job or child support or alimony or whatever.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:13 PM #120859
akbarpunjabi
ParticipantThis topic is insane! Did you not begin posting here a few weeks ago and admit that you have not been paying the rent for the past few months and also that you couldnt even afford to pay the rent you owed because you spent it all and have no savings or job or child support or alimony or whatever.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:06 PM #120751
Anonymous
Guest“OMG” huh?..
OMG my ass. Yeah, you’ve been a landlord for 25 years…I bet. As a landlord, you just don’t want to get up off the money and do it yourself…therein lies your sympathy with my landlord.
A decent landlord would have an exterminator come out.
I am a woman. I don’t like things with whiskers and pointy, long tails. Understand. Thank God my son is 6 feet (only 15 years old too); I guess I did something right. Anyway, the only way I’ll go in the garage now is if he’s with me.
I can’t abide greedy, stingy landlords. One reason why I’m sick of renting.
If I owned property and rented it out, I would do something if one of my renters had a problem like this. It’s the decent thing to do.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:06 PM #120785
Anonymous
Guest“OMG” huh?..
OMG my ass. Yeah, you’ve been a landlord for 25 years…I bet. As a landlord, you just don’t want to get up off the money and do it yourself…therein lies your sympathy with my landlord.
A decent landlord would have an exterminator come out.
I am a woman. I don’t like things with whiskers and pointy, long tails. Understand. Thank God my son is 6 feet (only 15 years old too); I guess I did something right. Anyway, the only way I’ll go in the garage now is if he’s with me.
I can’t abide greedy, stingy landlords. One reason why I’m sick of renting.
If I owned property and rented it out, I would do something if one of my renters had a problem like this. It’s the decent thing to do.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:06 PM #120833
Anonymous
Guest“OMG” huh?..
OMG my ass. Yeah, you’ve been a landlord for 25 years…I bet. As a landlord, you just don’t want to get up off the money and do it yourself…therein lies your sympathy with my landlord.
A decent landlord would have an exterminator come out.
I am a woman. I don’t like things with whiskers and pointy, long tails. Understand. Thank God my son is 6 feet (only 15 years old too); I guess I did something right. Anyway, the only way I’ll go in the garage now is if he’s with me.
I can’t abide greedy, stingy landlords. One reason why I’m sick of renting.
If I owned property and rented it out, I would do something if one of my renters had a problem like this. It’s the decent thing to do.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:06 PM #120854
Anonymous
Guest“OMG” huh?..
OMG my ass. Yeah, you’ve been a landlord for 25 years…I bet. As a landlord, you just don’t want to get up off the money and do it yourself…therein lies your sympathy with my landlord.
A decent landlord would have an exterminator come out.
I am a woman. I don’t like things with whiskers and pointy, long tails. Understand. Thank God my son is 6 feet (only 15 years old too); I guess I did something right. Anyway, the only way I’ll go in the garage now is if he’s with me.
I can’t abide greedy, stingy landlords. One reason why I’m sick of renting.
If I owned property and rented it out, I would do something if one of my renters had a problem like this. It’s the decent thing to do.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:14 PM #120634
Anonymous
GuestHLS: “If you want to hire an exterminator, they will set traps or spray and when the critters return they will charge you to do it again.”
Ok…then let my landlord dig in his pocket and pay them again. If it’s a two-step process to get rid of the mice so be it. I deserve to live somewhere pest-free.
HLS: “If you OWNED the house, do you think that a mouse wouldn’t appear ? You going to complain to the lender and demand they get rid of it or you are outta there ?”
If I OWNED the house, I would be responsible for paying for the exterminators myself. Since I don’t, I was asking if the “OWNER” is responsible to fix this problem.
And I have no idea why a mouse appeared. Like I said, I don’t eat or keep an unkempt garage. The nice neighbors across the street have a messy somewhat dirty garage and they keep it open often. Her husband does furniture refinishing in there and her children play in there. I don’t think there are problems with rodents in her garage. If there were, I don’t think she would let her children play in there.
That’s why I mentioned the posibility of my garage containing a hole in the foundation somewhere. If so, are you telling me it’s my responsibility to fix that too? Wouldn’t a decent owner hire someone to come out and check for that since there is a problem??
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December 19, 2007 at 12:19 PM #120644
akbarpunjabi
ParticipantYou have got to be the tenant from hell. Good luck buying a house soon as you mentioned in an earlier post. I still cant see how you plan to purchase anything with no job, no money, and probably poor credit as well.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:21 PM #120649
patientlywaiting
ParticipantFor those of you dreaming of becoming landlords and getting rich, here’s the wake up call.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:21 PM #120783
patientlywaiting
ParticipantFor those of you dreaming of becoming landlords and getting rich, here’s the wake up call.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:21 PM #120818
patientlywaiting
ParticipantFor those of you dreaming of becoming landlords and getting rich, here’s the wake up call.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:21 PM #120863
patientlywaiting
ParticipantFor those of you dreaming of becoming landlords and getting rich, here’s the wake up call.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:21 PM #120884
patientlywaiting
ParticipantFor those of you dreaming of becoming landlords and getting rich, here’s the wake up call.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:23 PM #120664
Anonymous
Guestakbarpunjabi: “You have got to be the tenant from hell. Good luck buying a house soon as you mentioned in an earlier post. I still cant see how you plan to purchase anything with no job, no money, and probably poor credit as well.”
You’re a troll obviously. Also, you must be God too since you can predict the future and know my financial history as well.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:27 PM #120678
scaredyclassic
Participantwe had rats in the ceiling. they had got throught he roof. I set some traps and caught 3. There was still at least one when we moved. I billed the owner for the traps (less than 10 dollars). This person isn’t being that unreasonable. The owner should want to get the varmints out of the house not because he particularly cares about the renter but because of all the damage the varmints can do to the house. I dont think i was the tenant from hell for charging for the traps. I footed the bill for the bait. Bleu Cheese. Recommend it highly. Also, check out the website, http://www.ratkiller.com. good times…
Drink Heavily.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:36 PM #120698
Anonymous
GuestPublicdefender, thanks. I don’t think I’m being unreasonable either. With the rodents running around, I’m scared to use my garage. I’m a woman. We don’t like rodents. Remember? 😉
Anyway, I have already tried the traps. I’d like to see an exterminator come out. I talked to one company and they said they use “boxes” and come out until the mice are gone.
That’s what I’d like to see. If the owner cannot afford it, he cannot afford the property. We are not talking about thousands of dollars here. It all comes down to greed, doesn’t it? I could see if I kept a dirty, filthy garage, but I don’t. So, I don’t see how I caused the problem. -
December 19, 2007 at 12:36 PM #120831
Anonymous
GuestPublicdefender, thanks. I don’t think I’m being unreasonable either. With the rodents running around, I’m scared to use my garage. I’m a woman. We don’t like rodents. Remember? 😉
Anyway, I have already tried the traps. I’d like to see an exterminator come out. I talked to one company and they said they use “boxes” and come out until the mice are gone.
That’s what I’d like to see. If the owner cannot afford it, he cannot afford the property. We are not talking about thousands of dollars here. It all comes down to greed, doesn’t it? I could see if I kept a dirty, filthy garage, but I don’t. So, I don’t see how I caused the problem. -
December 19, 2007 at 12:36 PM #120868
Anonymous
GuestPublicdefender, thanks. I don’t think I’m being unreasonable either. With the rodents running around, I’m scared to use my garage. I’m a woman. We don’t like rodents. Remember? 😉
Anyway, I have already tried the traps. I’d like to see an exterminator come out. I talked to one company and they said they use “boxes” and come out until the mice are gone.
That’s what I’d like to see. If the owner cannot afford it, he cannot afford the property. We are not talking about thousands of dollars here. It all comes down to greed, doesn’t it? I could see if I kept a dirty, filthy garage, but I don’t. So, I don’t see how I caused the problem. -
December 19, 2007 at 12:36 PM #120913
Anonymous
GuestPublicdefender, thanks. I don’t think I’m being unreasonable either. With the rodents running around, I’m scared to use my garage. I’m a woman. We don’t like rodents. Remember? 😉
Anyway, I have already tried the traps. I’d like to see an exterminator come out. I talked to one company and they said they use “boxes” and come out until the mice are gone.
That’s what I’d like to see. If the owner cannot afford it, he cannot afford the property. We are not talking about thousands of dollars here. It all comes down to greed, doesn’t it? I could see if I kept a dirty, filthy garage, but I don’t. So, I don’t see how I caused the problem. -
December 19, 2007 at 12:36 PM #120934
Anonymous
GuestPublicdefender, thanks. I don’t think I’m being unreasonable either. With the rodents running around, I’m scared to use my garage. I’m a woman. We don’t like rodents. Remember? 😉
Anyway, I have already tried the traps. I’d like to see an exterminator come out. I talked to one company and they said they use “boxes” and come out until the mice are gone.
That’s what I’d like to see. If the owner cannot afford it, he cannot afford the property. We are not talking about thousands of dollars here. It all comes down to greed, doesn’t it? I could see if I kept a dirty, filthy garage, but I don’t. So, I don’t see how I caused the problem. -
December 19, 2007 at 12:27 PM #120810
scaredyclassic
Participantwe had rats in the ceiling. they had got throught he roof. I set some traps and caught 3. There was still at least one when we moved. I billed the owner for the traps (less than 10 dollars). This person isn’t being that unreasonable. The owner should want to get the varmints out of the house not because he particularly cares about the renter but because of all the damage the varmints can do to the house. I dont think i was the tenant from hell for charging for the traps. I footed the bill for the bait. Bleu Cheese. Recommend it highly. Also, check out the website, http://www.ratkiller.com. good times…
Drink Heavily.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:27 PM #120848
scaredyclassic
Participantwe had rats in the ceiling. they had got throught he roof. I set some traps and caught 3. There was still at least one when we moved. I billed the owner for the traps (less than 10 dollars). This person isn’t being that unreasonable. The owner should want to get the varmints out of the house not because he particularly cares about the renter but because of all the damage the varmints can do to the house. I dont think i was the tenant from hell for charging for the traps. I footed the bill for the bait. Bleu Cheese. Recommend it highly. Also, check out the website, http://www.ratkiller.com. good times…
Drink Heavily.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:27 PM #120893
scaredyclassic
Participantwe had rats in the ceiling. they had got throught he roof. I set some traps and caught 3. There was still at least one when we moved. I billed the owner for the traps (less than 10 dollars). This person isn’t being that unreasonable. The owner should want to get the varmints out of the house not because he particularly cares about the renter but because of all the damage the varmints can do to the house. I dont think i was the tenant from hell for charging for the traps. I footed the bill for the bait. Bleu Cheese. Recommend it highly. Also, check out the website, http://www.ratkiller.com. good times…
Drink Heavily.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:27 PM #120914
scaredyclassic
Participantwe had rats in the ceiling. they had got throught he roof. I set some traps and caught 3. There was still at least one when we moved. I billed the owner for the traps (less than 10 dollars). This person isn’t being that unreasonable. The owner should want to get the varmints out of the house not because he particularly cares about the renter but because of all the damage the varmints can do to the house. I dont think i was the tenant from hell for charging for the traps. I footed the bill for the bait. Bleu Cheese. Recommend it highly. Also, check out the website, http://www.ratkiller.com. good times…
Drink Heavily.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:23 PM #120795
Anonymous
Guestakbarpunjabi: “You have got to be the tenant from hell. Good luck buying a house soon as you mentioned in an earlier post. I still cant see how you plan to purchase anything with no job, no money, and probably poor credit as well.”
You’re a troll obviously. Also, you must be God too since you can predict the future and know my financial history as well.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:23 PM #120832
Anonymous
Guestakbarpunjabi: “You have got to be the tenant from hell. Good luck buying a house soon as you mentioned in an earlier post. I still cant see how you plan to purchase anything with no job, no money, and probably poor credit as well.”
You’re a troll obviously. Also, you must be God too since you can predict the future and know my financial history as well.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:23 PM #120878
Anonymous
Guestakbarpunjabi: “You have got to be the tenant from hell. Good luck buying a house soon as you mentioned in an earlier post. I still cant see how you plan to purchase anything with no job, no money, and probably poor credit as well.”
You’re a troll obviously. Also, you must be God too since you can predict the future and know my financial history as well.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:23 PM #120899
Anonymous
Guestakbarpunjabi: “You have got to be the tenant from hell. Good luck buying a house soon as you mentioned in an earlier post. I still cant see how you plan to purchase anything with no job, no money, and probably poor credit as well.”
You’re a troll obviously. Also, you must be God too since you can predict the future and know my financial history as well.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:19 PM #120778
akbarpunjabi
ParticipantYou have got to be the tenant from hell. Good luck buying a house soon as you mentioned in an earlier post. I still cant see how you plan to purchase anything with no job, no money, and probably poor credit as well.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:19 PM #120813
akbarpunjabi
ParticipantYou have got to be the tenant from hell. Good luck buying a house soon as you mentioned in an earlier post. I still cant see how you plan to purchase anything with no job, no money, and probably poor credit as well.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:19 PM #120857
akbarpunjabi
ParticipantYou have got to be the tenant from hell. Good luck buying a house soon as you mentioned in an earlier post. I still cant see how you plan to purchase anything with no job, no money, and probably poor credit as well.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:19 PM #120879
akbarpunjabi
ParticipantYou have got to be the tenant from hell. Good luck buying a house soon as you mentioned in an earlier post. I still cant see how you plan to purchase anything with no job, no money, and probably poor credit as well.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:22 PM #120654
Navydoc
ParticipantI can’t believe you’re honestly asking this question. Do you want the landlord to wipe your ass for you too? Ok, that one was probably over the top, but my point is the landlord isn’t responsible for any little imperfection in your home. Just like you would feel ill-used if you left a spot in the oven when you left and he kept your security deposit.
I used to rent a place in Lemon grove when I was a resident. During my four years there I trapped 38 mice in my kitchen, and would never have dreamed of calling the landlord thinking it was HIS responsibility.
Marion, it’s not my habit to flame post anyone, but I get a sense from your postings that you are a particularly entitled person.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:25 PM #120674
Anonymous
GuestNavydoc: “I used to rent a place in Lemon grove when I was a resident. During my four years there I trapped 38 mice in my kitchen, and would never have dreamed of calling the landlord thinking it was HIS responsibility.
Marion, it’s not my habit to flame post anyone, but I get a sense from your postings that you are a particularly entitled person.”
Ok, from now on just call me Princess.
C’mon. 38 mice?! Maybe I am entitled because I believe people shouldn’t live like that.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:25 PM #120806
Anonymous
GuestNavydoc: “I used to rent a place in Lemon grove when I was a resident. During my four years there I trapped 38 mice in my kitchen, and would never have dreamed of calling the landlord thinking it was HIS responsibility.
Marion, it’s not my habit to flame post anyone, but I get a sense from your postings that you are a particularly entitled person.”
Ok, from now on just call me Princess.
C’mon. 38 mice?! Maybe I am entitled because I believe people shouldn’t live like that.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:25 PM #120843
Anonymous
GuestNavydoc: “I used to rent a place in Lemon grove when I was a resident. During my four years there I trapped 38 mice in my kitchen, and would never have dreamed of calling the landlord thinking it was HIS responsibility.
Marion, it’s not my habit to flame post anyone, but I get a sense from your postings that you are a particularly entitled person.”
Ok, from now on just call me Princess.
C’mon. 38 mice?! Maybe I am entitled because I believe people shouldn’t live like that.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:25 PM #120888
Anonymous
GuestNavydoc: “I used to rent a place in Lemon grove when I was a resident. During my four years there I trapped 38 mice in my kitchen, and would never have dreamed of calling the landlord thinking it was HIS responsibility.
Marion, it’s not my habit to flame post anyone, but I get a sense from your postings that you are a particularly entitled person.”
Ok, from now on just call me Princess.
C’mon. 38 mice?! Maybe I am entitled because I believe people shouldn’t live like that.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:25 PM #120909
Anonymous
GuestNavydoc: “I used to rent a place in Lemon grove when I was a resident. During my four years there I trapped 38 mice in my kitchen, and would never have dreamed of calling the landlord thinking it was HIS responsibility.
Marion, it’s not my habit to flame post anyone, but I get a sense from your postings that you are a particularly entitled person.”
Ok, from now on just call me Princess.
C’mon. 38 mice?! Maybe I am entitled because I believe people shouldn’t live like that.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:22 PM #120787
Navydoc
ParticipantI can’t believe you’re honestly asking this question. Do you want the landlord to wipe your ass for you too? Ok, that one was probably over the top, but my point is the landlord isn’t responsible for any little imperfection in your home. Just like you would feel ill-used if you left a spot in the oven when you left and he kept your security deposit.
I used to rent a place in Lemon grove when I was a resident. During my four years there I trapped 38 mice in my kitchen, and would never have dreamed of calling the landlord thinking it was HIS responsibility.
Marion, it’s not my habit to flame post anyone, but I get a sense from your postings that you are a particularly entitled person.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:22 PM #120823
Navydoc
ParticipantI can’t believe you’re honestly asking this question. Do you want the landlord to wipe your ass for you too? Ok, that one was probably over the top, but my point is the landlord isn’t responsible for any little imperfection in your home. Just like you would feel ill-used if you left a spot in the oven when you left and he kept your security deposit.
I used to rent a place in Lemon grove when I was a resident. During my four years there I trapped 38 mice in my kitchen, and would never have dreamed of calling the landlord thinking it was HIS responsibility.
Marion, it’s not my habit to flame post anyone, but I get a sense from your postings that you are a particularly entitled person.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:22 PM #120867
Navydoc
ParticipantI can’t believe you’re honestly asking this question. Do you want the landlord to wipe your ass for you too? Ok, that one was probably over the top, but my point is the landlord isn’t responsible for any little imperfection in your home. Just like you would feel ill-used if you left a spot in the oven when you left and he kept your security deposit.
I used to rent a place in Lemon grove when I was a resident. During my four years there I trapped 38 mice in my kitchen, and would never have dreamed of calling the landlord thinking it was HIS responsibility.
Marion, it’s not my habit to flame post anyone, but I get a sense from your postings that you are a particularly entitled person.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:22 PM #120889
Navydoc
ParticipantI can’t believe you’re honestly asking this question. Do you want the landlord to wipe your ass for you too? Ok, that one was probably over the top, but my point is the landlord isn’t responsible for any little imperfection in your home. Just like you would feel ill-used if you left a spot in the oven when you left and he kept your security deposit.
I used to rent a place in Lemon grove when I was a resident. During my four years there I trapped 38 mice in my kitchen, and would never have dreamed of calling the landlord thinking it was HIS responsibility.
Marion, it’s not my habit to flame post anyone, but I get a sense from your postings that you are a particularly entitled person.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:23 PM #120659
no_such_reality
ParticipantYou’ve left the doors open too long.
Set some traps and get rid of them.
Or call the landlord again, he’ll have an exterminator come and then bill you when the exterminator says to keep the doors closed.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:23 PM #120792
no_such_reality
ParticipantYou’ve left the doors open too long.
Set some traps and get rid of them.
Or call the landlord again, he’ll have an exterminator come and then bill you when the exterminator says to keep the doors closed.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:23 PM #120828
no_such_reality
ParticipantYou’ve left the doors open too long.
Set some traps and get rid of them.
Or call the landlord again, he’ll have an exterminator come and then bill you when the exterminator says to keep the doors closed.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:23 PM #120872
no_such_reality
ParticipantYou’ve left the doors open too long.
Set some traps and get rid of them.
Or call the landlord again, he’ll have an exterminator come and then bill you when the exterminator says to keep the doors closed.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:23 PM #120894
no_such_reality
ParticipantYou’ve left the doors open too long.
Set some traps and get rid of them.
Or call the landlord again, he’ll have an exterminator come and then bill you when the exterminator says to keep the doors closed.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:25 PM #120669
surveyor
ParticipantOne mouse does not an infestation make…
If an infestation degrades your rental to the degree that it makes living there a hazard, then perhaps your landlord should call an exterminator and he will take care of the problem.
Otherwise, it is a maintenance problem that is borne by the tenant. Put out a few mouse traps and have your son check them.
I’m a nicer landlord than most and I would probably go and place a few traps for you, but even I would roll my eyes up at such a request.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:32 PM #120683
Anonymous
Guestsurveyor: “One mouse does not an infestation make…”
Surveyor, it’s more than one mice. It’s a whole family. I’m sure of that. They have left droppings all over my belongings in the garage. I have personally seen more than one.
“If an infestation degrades your rental to the degree that it makes living there a hazard, then perhaps your landlord should call an exterminator and he will take care of the problem.
Otherwise, it is a maintenance problem that is borne by the tenant. Put out a few mouse traps and have your son check them.”
Ok, that’s what I asked in my post. In light of the fact that I keep my place clean with no food in the garage, what could I have done to cause this surveyor? I would like to know what I did to draw the mice.
“I’m a nicer landlord than most and I would probably go and place a few traps for you, but even I would roll my eyes up at such a request.”
You know what, I’m thinking this site was a bad place to ask because those of you who are landlords care first and foremost about your bottomline: How much you can PROFIT. Translation: you’re GREEDY.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:34 PM #120693
taz
ParticipantA mouse in the garage – how AWFUL for you! The next thing you know, there’ll be a fly in the kitchen and maybe even a skunk in the back yard! Better move to a more “upscale” neighborhood…
Oh, except that I get mice in my laundry room in Mission Hills from time to time…no food out there either, I think it’s just shelter from the rain/elements. Go figure, little critters like/enjoy that, too.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:49 PM #120713
Anonymous
GuestTaz: “A mouse in the garage – how AWFUL for you! The next thing you know, there’ll be a fly in the kitchen and maybe even a skunk in the back yard! Better move to a more “upscale” neighborhood…
Oh, except that I get mice in my laundry room in Mission Hills from time to time…no food out there either, I think it’s just shelter from the rain/elements. Go figure, little critters like/enjoy that, too.”
Taz, dearest…Perhaps you like the little critters in your garage. You all can dance around and then you can have a tea party together and serve them cheese and crackers…Yum!
I, however, don’t like mice in my garage. As I have already made an attempt to get rid of them, I think it now rests on the landlord.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:58 PM #120728
surveyor
Participantrealestate.findlaw
Here’s what it says from Find Law:
“Landlords Must Fix Major Problems
Your landlord is responsible for keeping your unit in a habitable, or livable, condition. The landlord must keep the structure of the building sound, including stairways, floors, and roofs; keep electrical, heating, and plumbing systems operating safely; supply hot and cold water in reasonable amounts; and exterminate infestations of pests such as cockroaches.
Keep in mind, however, that if a problem is the result of your own carelessness — such as a vermin infestation caused by your poor housekeeping — the repair bill will properly be forwarded to you. If you don’t pay it, the amount may be taken out of your security deposit.”
So the question is, is a small family of mice in a garage considered a major problem that degrades the habitability of the rental unit. MOST LANDLORDS / PROPERTY MANAGERS WOULD SAY NO. As a minor problem, it would be your responsibility to fix it.
Now if you disagree with that, you can tell your landlord and stress to him that you have kept the place clean, you don’t eat out there, but you are worried that this might grow into something bigger. Maybe it will spread to the kitchen or something (where it would be definitely the landlord’s problem). You can also mention to him that you have placed traps out there and that the mice still seem to be there. Still, considering what problems you’ve been having with the landlord and the paying the rent to the mother and whatnot, I can’t imagine that he’d be that enthused to go there and fix the problem right away. Still, if you phrase the argument this way (and maybe send it to them in writing), you will at least have recourse.
Let me tell you something about landlords – they work very hard and actually do not make a lot of money. They have no problem making MAJOR repairs that cost a lot. It’s the hassle that they don’t like. If it’s a minor problem that can be easily taken care of, they don’t like being called in to do it. It ranks really low on their priority list. But if they see you trying and doing something about it, then they’ll respect you for it and treat you well (at least the good landlords will).
As for being greedy landlords, for every greedy landlord out there, I can name at least 10 who have been screwed over by their tenants. =shrug= But landlords don’t get to complain because they own property.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:58 PM #120860
surveyor
Participantrealestate.findlaw
Here’s what it says from Find Law:
“Landlords Must Fix Major Problems
Your landlord is responsible for keeping your unit in a habitable, or livable, condition. The landlord must keep the structure of the building sound, including stairways, floors, and roofs; keep electrical, heating, and plumbing systems operating safely; supply hot and cold water in reasonable amounts; and exterminate infestations of pests such as cockroaches.
Keep in mind, however, that if a problem is the result of your own carelessness — such as a vermin infestation caused by your poor housekeeping — the repair bill will properly be forwarded to you. If you don’t pay it, the amount may be taken out of your security deposit.”
So the question is, is a small family of mice in a garage considered a major problem that degrades the habitability of the rental unit. MOST LANDLORDS / PROPERTY MANAGERS WOULD SAY NO. As a minor problem, it would be your responsibility to fix it.
Now if you disagree with that, you can tell your landlord and stress to him that you have kept the place clean, you don’t eat out there, but you are worried that this might grow into something bigger. Maybe it will spread to the kitchen or something (where it would be definitely the landlord’s problem). You can also mention to him that you have placed traps out there and that the mice still seem to be there. Still, considering what problems you’ve been having with the landlord and the paying the rent to the mother and whatnot, I can’t imagine that he’d be that enthused to go there and fix the problem right away. Still, if you phrase the argument this way (and maybe send it to them in writing), you will at least have recourse.
Let me tell you something about landlords – they work very hard and actually do not make a lot of money. They have no problem making MAJOR repairs that cost a lot. It’s the hassle that they don’t like. If it’s a minor problem that can be easily taken care of, they don’t like being called in to do it. It ranks really low on their priority list. But if they see you trying and doing something about it, then they’ll respect you for it and treat you well (at least the good landlords will).
As for being greedy landlords, for every greedy landlord out there, I can name at least 10 who have been screwed over by their tenants. =shrug= But landlords don’t get to complain because they own property.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:58 PM #120896
surveyor
Participantrealestate.findlaw
Here’s what it says from Find Law:
“Landlords Must Fix Major Problems
Your landlord is responsible for keeping your unit in a habitable, or livable, condition. The landlord must keep the structure of the building sound, including stairways, floors, and roofs; keep electrical, heating, and plumbing systems operating safely; supply hot and cold water in reasonable amounts; and exterminate infestations of pests such as cockroaches.
Keep in mind, however, that if a problem is the result of your own carelessness — such as a vermin infestation caused by your poor housekeeping — the repair bill will properly be forwarded to you. If you don’t pay it, the amount may be taken out of your security deposit.”
So the question is, is a small family of mice in a garage considered a major problem that degrades the habitability of the rental unit. MOST LANDLORDS / PROPERTY MANAGERS WOULD SAY NO. As a minor problem, it would be your responsibility to fix it.
Now if you disagree with that, you can tell your landlord and stress to him that you have kept the place clean, you don’t eat out there, but you are worried that this might grow into something bigger. Maybe it will spread to the kitchen or something (where it would be definitely the landlord’s problem). You can also mention to him that you have placed traps out there and that the mice still seem to be there. Still, considering what problems you’ve been having with the landlord and the paying the rent to the mother and whatnot, I can’t imagine that he’d be that enthused to go there and fix the problem right away. Still, if you phrase the argument this way (and maybe send it to them in writing), you will at least have recourse.
Let me tell you something about landlords – they work very hard and actually do not make a lot of money. They have no problem making MAJOR repairs that cost a lot. It’s the hassle that they don’t like. If it’s a minor problem that can be easily taken care of, they don’t like being called in to do it. It ranks really low on their priority list. But if they see you trying and doing something about it, then they’ll respect you for it and treat you well (at least the good landlords will).
As for being greedy landlords, for every greedy landlord out there, I can name at least 10 who have been screwed over by their tenants. =shrug= But landlords don’t get to complain because they own property.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:58 PM #120943
surveyor
Participantrealestate.findlaw
Here’s what it says from Find Law:
“Landlords Must Fix Major Problems
Your landlord is responsible for keeping your unit in a habitable, or livable, condition. The landlord must keep the structure of the building sound, including stairways, floors, and roofs; keep electrical, heating, and plumbing systems operating safely; supply hot and cold water in reasonable amounts; and exterminate infestations of pests such as cockroaches.
Keep in mind, however, that if a problem is the result of your own carelessness — such as a vermin infestation caused by your poor housekeeping — the repair bill will properly be forwarded to you. If you don’t pay it, the amount may be taken out of your security deposit.”
So the question is, is a small family of mice in a garage considered a major problem that degrades the habitability of the rental unit. MOST LANDLORDS / PROPERTY MANAGERS WOULD SAY NO. As a minor problem, it would be your responsibility to fix it.
Now if you disagree with that, you can tell your landlord and stress to him that you have kept the place clean, you don’t eat out there, but you are worried that this might grow into something bigger. Maybe it will spread to the kitchen or something (where it would be definitely the landlord’s problem). You can also mention to him that you have placed traps out there and that the mice still seem to be there. Still, considering what problems you’ve been having with the landlord and the paying the rent to the mother and whatnot, I can’t imagine that he’d be that enthused to go there and fix the problem right away. Still, if you phrase the argument this way (and maybe send it to them in writing), you will at least have recourse.
Let me tell you something about landlords – they work very hard and actually do not make a lot of money. They have no problem making MAJOR repairs that cost a lot. It’s the hassle that they don’t like. If it’s a minor problem that can be easily taken care of, they don’t like being called in to do it. It ranks really low on their priority list. But if they see you trying and doing something about it, then they’ll respect you for it and treat you well (at least the good landlords will).
As for being greedy landlords, for every greedy landlord out there, I can name at least 10 who have been screwed over by their tenants. =shrug= But landlords don’t get to complain because they own property.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:58 PM #120964
surveyor
Participantrealestate.findlaw
Here’s what it says from Find Law:
“Landlords Must Fix Major Problems
Your landlord is responsible for keeping your unit in a habitable, or livable, condition. The landlord must keep the structure of the building sound, including stairways, floors, and roofs; keep electrical, heating, and plumbing systems operating safely; supply hot and cold water in reasonable amounts; and exterminate infestations of pests such as cockroaches.
Keep in mind, however, that if a problem is the result of your own carelessness — such as a vermin infestation caused by your poor housekeeping — the repair bill will properly be forwarded to you. If you don’t pay it, the amount may be taken out of your security deposit.”
So the question is, is a small family of mice in a garage considered a major problem that degrades the habitability of the rental unit. MOST LANDLORDS / PROPERTY MANAGERS WOULD SAY NO. As a minor problem, it would be your responsibility to fix it.
Now if you disagree with that, you can tell your landlord and stress to him that you have kept the place clean, you don’t eat out there, but you are worried that this might grow into something bigger. Maybe it will spread to the kitchen or something (where it would be definitely the landlord’s problem). You can also mention to him that you have placed traps out there and that the mice still seem to be there. Still, considering what problems you’ve been having with the landlord and the paying the rent to the mother and whatnot, I can’t imagine that he’d be that enthused to go there and fix the problem right away. Still, if you phrase the argument this way (and maybe send it to them in writing), you will at least have recourse.
Let me tell you something about landlords – they work very hard and actually do not make a lot of money. They have no problem making MAJOR repairs that cost a lot. It’s the hassle that they don’t like. If it’s a minor problem that can be easily taken care of, they don’t like being called in to do it. It ranks really low on their priority list. But if they see you trying and doing something about it, then they’ll respect you for it and treat you well (at least the good landlords will).
As for being greedy landlords, for every greedy landlord out there, I can name at least 10 who have been screwed over by their tenants. =shrug= But landlords don’t get to complain because they own property.
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December 19, 2007 at 1:00 PM #120734
(former)FormerSanDiegan
ParticipantOk, that’s what I asked in my post. In light of the fact that I keep my place clean with no food in the garage, what could I have done to cause this surveyor? I would like to know what I did to draw the mice
The mistake you made was to have a warm place away from the elements. Mice typically move indoors during the winter. It’s not a food thing.
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December 19, 2007 at 1:09 PM #120748
blue_sky
ParticipantFrom http://fairhousingoc.org/landlord.html
Q. Is a landlord obligated to make repairs in a rental unit?
A. The California Civil Code, section 1941, makes a landlord responsible for maintaining a rental unit in livable condition, unless the tenant caused the damage.
Q. What is a livable (tenantable) condition?
A. A rental unity is NOT livable if it substantially lacks any of the following:
– Roof, walls and windows that do not leak
– Working plumbing or gas facilities
– Water supply of hot and cold running water connected to a sewage disposal system
– Heating system that works
– Electrical lighting and wiring in working order
– Building and grounds kept clean, sanitary, and free from garbage, rodents, and vermin
– Adequate number of garbage cans or dumpsters in good repair
– Floors, stairways and railing in good repair
While I’m not sure your mice are enough to get over the hurdle of ‘substantially lacking’, you could drop ‘Section 1941 violation’ in your next conversation and see what happens.
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December 19, 2007 at 1:46 PM #120755
drunkle
Participantyou should try to take care of it yourself first. simply because the landlord may decide to raise your rent in exchange for fixing the problem.
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December 19, 2007 at 1:46 PM #120891
drunkle
Participantyou should try to take care of it yourself first. simply because the landlord may decide to raise your rent in exchange for fixing the problem.
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December 19, 2007 at 1:46 PM #120926
drunkle
Participantyou should try to take care of it yourself first. simply because the landlord may decide to raise your rent in exchange for fixing the problem.
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December 19, 2007 at 1:46 PM #120973
drunkle
Participantyou should try to take care of it yourself first. simply because the landlord may decide to raise your rent in exchange for fixing the problem.
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December 19, 2007 at 1:46 PM #120995
drunkle
Participantyou should try to take care of it yourself first. simply because the landlord may decide to raise your rent in exchange for fixing the problem.
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December 19, 2007 at 2:13 PM #120760
pbnative
ParticipantSeems obvious… call an exterminator! Usually the evaluation is free. They’ll tell you what you can do to prevent/fix the problem, and you can take that info to your landlord if you think there is something specific he is responsible for.
Or, get a homicidal cat.
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December 19, 2007 at 3:06 PM #120788
Bugs
ParticipantThere’s no such thing as a property that is immune from the occasional pest. Urban – suburban – rural, we live in and share our environment with critters, bugs and thingies of all types. They can wiggle through the smallest of openings, too. There’s no such thing as a house that is secure from the local critters.
If a wasp flew into your home you wouldn’t haul the landlord out to get it, would you? I hope not.
Buy some traps, set them out in likely hidey places – like where you’re seeing the droppings, and double down on your efforts to deny them a food source. This will all be over in the next week, two at the most.
Your other alternative is to be nicer to the men in your life – maybe you can get one of them to do it for you in exchange for……cookies. Yeah, cookies. Men will do most anything for a woman who puts out cookies.
BTW, it’s not too early for your 15-year old to learn how to be the man of his house. He’d probably work for cookies, too.
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December 19, 2007 at 3:17 PM #120796
(former)FormerSanDiegan
ParticipantBTW, it’s not too early for your 15-year old to learn how to be the man of his house. He’d probably work for cookies, too.
Wait, there’s a 15-year old in the house. That explains it. Everyone knows that mice are attracted to pot. The kid probably has a stash somewhere in the garage.
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December 19, 2007 at 3:41 PM #120825
sdrealtor
ParticipantI was wondering why the mice keep knocking on my door looking for cookies and slurpees.
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December 19, 2007 at 9:00 PM #121139
Anonymous
Guestsdrealtor: “I was wondering why the mice keep knocking on my door looking for cookies and slurpees.”
Sd, since I love to bake homemade cookies you may be on to something…
I could dress up as Minnie Mouse, and take a platter of freshly baked cookies to the mice. It would go something like this:
Marion: “excuse me. excuse me. Mr. Mouse, I’m scared of you, so would you kindly take your family and leave if I give you these nice cookies?”
I wonder if they like gingerbread…
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December 19, 2007 at 9:04 PM #121144
Allan from Fallbrook
Participantmarion: Uh, I think SDR was implying your lad might be partaking of the wacky tobacky. Being 15 and all, there is a distinct possibility he is… And, quality reefer does attract the rodents, both the two and four legged varieties.
Not that I would know from first-hand experience, but one hears stories.
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December 19, 2007 at 9:16 PM #121159
Anonymous
GuestAllen, no way in hell would my son be smoking pot. He’s an innocent one. Of that, I’m sure. The day he ever did, I’d probably jump off a building. We don’t tolerate that in my family.
Novice, thanks for the paperbag tip. I can use that if I use the traps that pop ’em in half.
well, someone tell me if they bleed from the stomach if you use poison. That would be a horrible sight.
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December 19, 2007 at 9:24 PM #121169
novice1027
ParticipantThey bleed from everywhere. The poison is Coumadin a blood thinner given to people. When they eat the poison they are in search of water, so you will always find them close to a water source. Sound like an expert? I am, I had an awful winter experience some years back, and at one point they were jumping out of my toaster and my stove in the middle of the daylight. My house is very clean has nothing to do with that. Once they come in from the elements, they are your new roommates! YIKES, I have poison traps in every square inch of my house downstairs and garage.
Usually they just curl up and die in a corner,but sometimes you have the unfortunate experience of seeing them in their death throws, still better than screaming for dear life.
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December 20, 2007 at 8:04 AM #121298
EconProf
ParticipantBobS
Somehow I doubt many male tenants would complain to their landlords about mice in the garage. They would deal with it themselves.
Marion, you are hurting your gender in the rental marketplace. Landlords have to make objective and subjective calls all the time in deciding on tenants…and your whining has been noted by a lot of owners. -
December 20, 2007 at 8:32 AM #121318
NotCranky
ParticipantMarion, I have a few extra rattle snakes around my property . I am sure one would take care of your problem.No bleeding mice.
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December 20, 2007 at 11:05 AM #121433
Anonymous
Guestrustico: “Marion, I have a few extra rattle snakes around my property . I am sure one would take care of your problem.No bleeding mice.”
Oh, geez. Mice AND snakes. (rolling eyes…) What a nice garage I’d have then.
🙂
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December 20, 2007 at 12:27 PM #121493
cooperthedog
ParticipantOK, this post is completely inane…
If you want your rat/mouse problem solved in a bloodless & humane manner, buy a ratzapper (ratzapper.com).
I also had a problem in the garage, and this device was great. It is a plastic chamber about the size of a loaf of bread, with a metal plate in the back. Put some dog food in, rat walks inside, steps on plate and is electrocuted almost instantly. There is a light on the top which will blink if tripped, so you can just look in the garage periodically to see if it worked. Disposal of dead rat is clean and simple, just pick up the device and empty into the trash. You will never have to touch a rodent, so you could take care of this yourself, while your son is “blazing” through his homework…
Another note, coumadin (warafin) was originally developed as rat poison. It is given in low doses to humans as a blood thinner – so if you ever have to take it to bust up a blood clot, you can indirectly thank a rat!
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December 20, 2007 at 2:30 PM #121622
Anonymous
Guestpbnative, you’re right on both counts buddy: I don’t wanna know you, Buddy. Also, you might wanna lay off the cheap, arm-chair psychoanalysis. It sounds pretty silly.
Cats smell horrible and they’re revengeful creatures. I’ve always preferred “man’s best friend”.
Cooper, the contraption you speak of sounds interesting. It sounds like a clean, no-nonsense method of getting rid of these disgusting creatures. Why the dog food though? I always thought mice would prefer something like peanut butter.
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December 20, 2007 at 2:35 PM #121627
CMcG
ParticipantSince you don’t like cats, consider a rat terrier dog. They were bred to kill rodents, I believe.
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December 20, 2007 at 2:35 PM #121771
CMcG
ParticipantSince you don’t like cats, consider a rat terrier dog. They were bred to kill rodents, I believe.
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December 20, 2007 at 2:35 PM #121797
CMcG
ParticipantSince you don’t like cats, consider a rat terrier dog. They were bred to kill rodents, I believe.
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December 20, 2007 at 2:35 PM #121849
CMcG
ParticipantSince you don’t like cats, consider a rat terrier dog. They were bred to kill rodents, I believe.
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December 20, 2007 at 2:35 PM #121871
CMcG
ParticipantSince you don’t like cats, consider a rat terrier dog. They were bred to kill rodents, I believe.
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December 20, 2007 at 2:38 PM #121638
taz
ParticipantI’ve always found cats to be excellent judges of character…
Even though Persians aren’t known for their hunting skills, my two still manage to ensure that I have never had any mice or other rodent problems in my house.
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December 20, 2007 at 3:11 PM #121663
Anonymous
GuestActually, dogs are much better judges of character. Hands down.
Cats, well…They’re lazy, sneaky, and again, tend to smell bad.
However, they are excellent for overweight women who are too lazy to walk a dog…
My neighbor has a couple just for that reason.
I like the exercise a dog provides, even though I get plenty of that.
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December 20, 2007 at 3:15 PM #121667
cr
Participantfunniest thread ever.
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December 20, 2007 at 3:27 PM #121693
taz
Participantif they weren’t sleeping, my cats would be really offended…
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December 20, 2007 at 3:31 PM #121703
Anonymous
GuestTaz, dearest. I just knew you had cats…
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December 20, 2007 at 4:08 PM #121733
taz
Participantand marion, “dearest,” it doesn’t surprise me at all that you don’t like cats…
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December 20, 2007 at 5:52 PM #121778
Anonymous
GuestSubmitted by taz on December 20, 2007 – 5:08pm.
“and marion, “dearest,” it doesn’t surprise me at all that you don’t like cats…”
Taz, yeah, you’re reclining on the couch scraping the bottom of the half-gallon of ice cream, your waist is growing thicker and thicker…your husband comes in and shoots you a stern look, but the cat will not bother you at all. Most importantly, said cat won’t bother your ice cream.
So, yeah, CATS. What’s not to love?…
You don’t have to walk him, you don’t have to give him a bath, you don’t have to exercise him, just easy, easy, easy…
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December 21, 2007 at 9:14 AM #122007
taz
Participantmarion you are SO predictable…arguing your point by attacking me and claiming I’m fat…
but as usual you only embarrass yourself…’cause I don’t like ice cream but I do like to RUN and I’m pretty sure I’d beat you to the finish line in the slim chance I run into to you at any local road races…
it’s been fun marion, but goodbye, i’m done wasting my time w/you…
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December 21, 2007 at 11:57 AM #122057
Anonymous
GuestTaz, your jealousy is unacceptable.
If you don’t like being attacked, don’t attack other people. I’m sure you’re super fit and a top-notch runner and yes, you absolutely hate ice cream and love cats. Thank God you won’t be wasting anymore time posting to me.
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December 21, 2007 at 1:35 PM #122145
EJ
Participant[img_assist|nid=5912|title=limecat rulz|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=466|height=392]
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December 21, 2007 at 1:57 PM #122159
Anonymous
GuestHaha, with the limecat.
update: My son caught one of the little critters last night; we used a traditional trap and baited it with peanut butter. It’s cool to have a 15-year-old son. 🙂
We have 3 more traps set. If we catch anymore, I’m calling the owner.
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December 21, 2007 at 1:57 PM #122307
Anonymous
GuestHaha, with the limecat.
update: My son caught one of the little critters last night; we used a traditional trap and baited it with peanut butter. It’s cool to have a 15-year-old son. 🙂
We have 3 more traps set. If we catch anymore, I’m calling the owner.
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December 21, 2007 at 1:57 PM #122329
Anonymous
GuestHaha, with the limecat.
update: My son caught one of the little critters last night; we used a traditional trap and baited it with peanut butter. It’s cool to have a 15-year-old son. 🙂
We have 3 more traps set. If we catch anymore, I’m calling the owner.
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December 21, 2007 at 1:57 PM #122384
Anonymous
GuestHaha, with the limecat.
update: My son caught one of the little critters last night; we used a traditional trap and baited it with peanut butter. It’s cool to have a 15-year-old son. 🙂
We have 3 more traps set. If we catch anymore, I’m calling the owner.
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December 21, 2007 at 1:57 PM #122407
Anonymous
GuestHaha, with the limecat.
update: My son caught one of the little critters last night; we used a traditional trap and baited it with peanut butter. It’s cool to have a 15-year-old son. 🙂
We have 3 more traps set. If we catch anymore, I’m calling the owner.
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December 21, 2007 at 1:35 PM #122293
EJ
Participant[img_assist|nid=5912|title=limecat rulz|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=466|height=392]
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December 21, 2007 at 1:35 PM #122314
EJ
Participant[img_assist|nid=5912|title=limecat rulz|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=466|height=392]
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December 21, 2007 at 1:35 PM #122369
EJ
Participant[img_assist|nid=5912|title=limecat rulz|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=466|height=392]
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December 21, 2007 at 1:35 PM #122392
EJ
Participant[img_assist|nid=5912|title=limecat rulz|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=466|height=392]
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December 21, 2007 at 11:57 AM #122201
Anonymous
GuestTaz, your jealousy is unacceptable.
If you don’t like being attacked, don’t attack other people. I’m sure you’re super fit and a top-notch runner and yes, you absolutely hate ice cream and love cats. Thank God you won’t be wasting anymore time posting to me.
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December 21, 2007 at 11:57 AM #122225
Anonymous
GuestTaz, your jealousy is unacceptable.
If you don’t like being attacked, don’t attack other people. I’m sure you’re super fit and a top-notch runner and yes, you absolutely hate ice cream and love cats. Thank God you won’t be wasting anymore time posting to me.
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December 21, 2007 at 11:57 AM #122281
Anonymous
GuestTaz, your jealousy is unacceptable.
If you don’t like being attacked, don’t attack other people. I’m sure you’re super fit and a top-notch runner and yes, you absolutely hate ice cream and love cats. Thank God you won’t be wasting anymore time posting to me.
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December 21, 2007 at 11:57 AM #122303
Anonymous
GuestTaz, your jealousy is unacceptable.
If you don’t like being attacked, don’t attack other people. I’m sure you’re super fit and a top-notch runner and yes, you absolutely hate ice cream and love cats. Thank God you won’t be wasting anymore time posting to me.
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December 21, 2007 at 3:43 PM #122290
cooperthedog
ParticipantMarion –
Since we are anthropomorphizing cats and dogs, one could make the argument that cats are generally “b!tches” and that they don’t interact well with their kind, yet you are getting into some catfights with the other ladies on this board, but you are a dog (person)…
So, Marion, which is it – are you a b!tch or a dog?
Sorry – I couldn’t resist, but your recent posts have taken on a mean spirit…
Also, if you’re looking to utilize this forum as a dating service, just cut to the chase and list your bio vs. dropping the (not so) subtle hints of being in shape, loving exercise, having soft skin, etc.
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December 21, 2007 at 4:12 PM #122306
Anonymous
Guestcooperthedog: “So, Marion, which is it – are you a b!tch or a dog?”
Cooper, I would ask that about your significant other, but I already know the answer.
She’s a bitch.
P.S. so is the woman who gave birth to you.
You’re filth.
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December 21, 2007 at 4:15 PM #122339
cooperthedog
ParticipantMarion –
Judging from your well crafted and witty response, I think I really hit pay dirt!
Hopefully you will take a moment and reflect on how YOU feel when being personally attacked, and refrain from doing so to others in the future.
In addition, I AM a dog – “cooperthedog” to be exact – so my significant other would naturally be a b!tch, as well as any woman who raised me… and, since I’m a dog, and by your own “logic”, such a good judge of character, I can say your recent behaviour is lacking…
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December 21, 2007 at 4:25 PM #122346
Anonymous
GuestCooperdog, you left off the fact that I was attacked first, buddy.
About your significant other and mother being bitches, Well, you just confirmed it…
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December 21, 2007 at 4:44 PM #122359
CBad
ParticipantThere are only two step-sisters and Cinderella truly enjoyed the company of mice.
I don’t have a cat or a dog (but like both) and I don’t eat ice cream. You’re really desperately barking up the wrong tree on this one. There’s no doubt in my mind that I easily underweigh you because as you so frequently share your entire personal life with this board, we all know you are a size 6. I was under a size 6 full term pregnant with twins.
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December 21, 2007 at 4:49 PM #122364
Anonymous
GuestCBad, like I told taz: Your jealously is unacceptable.
Yes, yes, you too wear a size 6 too. I understand. Anything else you’d like to post in comparison to me?
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December 21, 2007 at 4:50 PM #122370
CBad
ParticipantI guess you can’t read.
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December 21, 2007 at 5:12 PM #122400
Anonymous
GuestCBad: “I guess you can’t read.”
Yes, yes, we know. You’re under a size 6; you don’t like ice cream or cats.
Right.
Ya wanna tell me why the fact that I happen to wear a size 6 gets under your skin, dear? Or why you’ve brought that information up on a totally unrelated thread?
🙂
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December 21, 2007 at 5:15 PM #122410
Enorah
ParticipantHoly S***
LOL
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December 21, 2007 at 5:18 PM #122415
CBad
ParticipantIt’s unrelated? Why did I bring it up? Because you are accusing all of the women on the board of being fat cat lovers. You’re the one obsessed with weight.
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December 21, 2007 at 5:21 PM #122420
Enorah
ParticipantI’ll admit it. I am fat and I have a cat that I love.
Thus endeth the meeting of fat cat lovers anonymous. I would like to thank everyone for their participation, whether you are fat or not, whether you have a cat or not.
OMG
LOL
Please make it stop.
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December 21, 2007 at 5:21 PM #122568
Enorah
ParticipantI’ll admit it. I am fat and I have a cat that I love.
Thus endeth the meeting of fat cat lovers anonymous. I would like to thank everyone for their participation, whether you are fat or not, whether you have a cat or not.
OMG
LOL
Please make it stop.
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December 21, 2007 at 5:21 PM #122592
Enorah
ParticipantI’ll admit it. I am fat and I have a cat that I love.
Thus endeth the meeting of fat cat lovers anonymous. I would like to thank everyone for their participation, whether you are fat or not, whether you have a cat or not.
OMG
LOL
Please make it stop.
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December 21, 2007 at 5:21 PM #122644
Enorah
ParticipantI’ll admit it. I am fat and I have a cat that I love.
Thus endeth the meeting of fat cat lovers anonymous. I would like to thank everyone for their participation, whether you are fat or not, whether you have a cat or not.
OMG
LOL
Please make it stop.
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December 21, 2007 at 5:21 PM #122668
Enorah
ParticipantI’ll admit it. I am fat and I have a cat that I love.
Thus endeth the meeting of fat cat lovers anonymous. I would like to thank everyone for their participation, whether you are fat or not, whether you have a cat or not.
OMG
LOL
Please make it stop.
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December 21, 2007 at 5:22 PM #122425
Anonymous
GuestCBad, no, I’m not obsessed with weight, I’ve been this size my entire life and have never had to diet. I’m not lazy either and I would say that helps too.
May I ask why you felt the need to “inform” the board that you are less than a size 6?
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December 21, 2007 at 5:22 PM #122572
Anonymous
GuestCBad, no, I’m not obsessed with weight, I’ve been this size my entire life and have never had to diet. I’m not lazy either and I would say that helps too.
May I ask why you felt the need to “inform” the board that you are less than a size 6?
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December 21, 2007 at 5:22 PM #122595
Anonymous
GuestCBad, no, I’m not obsessed with weight, I’ve been this size my entire life and have never had to diet. I’m not lazy either and I would say that helps too.
May I ask why you felt the need to “inform” the board that you are less than a size 6?
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December 21, 2007 at 5:22 PM #122650
Anonymous
GuestCBad, no, I’m not obsessed with weight, I’ve been this size my entire life and have never had to diet. I’m not lazy either and I would say that helps too.
May I ask why you felt the need to “inform” the board that you are less than a size 6?
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December 21, 2007 at 5:22 PM #122671
Anonymous
GuestCBad, no, I’m not obsessed with weight, I’ve been this size my entire life and have never had to diet. I’m not lazy either and I would say that helps too.
May I ask why you felt the need to “inform” the board that you are less than a size 6?
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December 21, 2007 at 5:18 PM #122562
CBad
ParticipantIt’s unrelated? Why did I bring it up? Because you are accusing all of the women on the board of being fat cat lovers. You’re the one obsessed with weight.
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December 21, 2007 at 5:18 PM #122587
CBad
ParticipantIt’s unrelated? Why did I bring it up? Because you are accusing all of the women on the board of being fat cat lovers. You’re the one obsessed with weight.
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December 21, 2007 at 5:18 PM #122641
CBad
ParticipantIt’s unrelated? Why did I bring it up? Because you are accusing all of the women on the board of being fat cat lovers. You’re the one obsessed with weight.
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December 21, 2007 at 5:18 PM #122663
CBad
ParticipantIt’s unrelated? Why did I bring it up? Because you are accusing all of the women on the board of being fat cat lovers. You’re the one obsessed with weight.
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December 21, 2007 at 5:15 PM #122557
Enorah
ParticipantHoly S***
LOL
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December 21, 2007 at 5:15 PM #122582
Enorah
ParticipantHoly S***
LOL
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December 21, 2007 at 5:15 PM #122637
Enorah
ParticipantHoly S***
LOL
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December 21, 2007 at 5:15 PM #122658
Enorah
ParticipantHoly S***
LOL
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December 21, 2007 at 5:12 PM #122546
Anonymous
GuestCBad: “I guess you can’t read.”
Yes, yes, we know. You’re under a size 6; you don’t like ice cream or cats.
Right.
Ya wanna tell me why the fact that I happen to wear a size 6 gets under your skin, dear? Or why you’ve brought that information up on a totally unrelated thread?
🙂
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December 21, 2007 at 5:12 PM #122570
Anonymous
GuestCBad: “I guess you can’t read.”
Yes, yes, we know. You’re under a size 6; you don’t like ice cream or cats.
Right.
Ya wanna tell me why the fact that I happen to wear a size 6 gets under your skin, dear? Or why you’ve brought that information up on a totally unrelated thread?
🙂
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December 21, 2007 at 5:12 PM #122626
Anonymous
GuestCBad: “I guess you can’t read.”
Yes, yes, we know. You’re under a size 6; you don’t like ice cream or cats.
Right.
Ya wanna tell me why the fact that I happen to wear a size 6 gets under your skin, dear? Or why you’ve brought that information up on a totally unrelated thread?
🙂
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December 21, 2007 at 5:12 PM #122647
Anonymous
GuestCBad: “I guess you can’t read.”
Yes, yes, we know. You’re under a size 6; you don’t like ice cream or cats.
Right.
Ya wanna tell me why the fact that I happen to wear a size 6 gets under your skin, dear? Or why you’ve brought that information up on a totally unrelated thread?
🙂
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December 21, 2007 at 4:50 PM #122517
CBad
ParticipantI guess you can’t read.
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December 21, 2007 at 4:50 PM #122540
CBad
ParticipantI guess you can’t read.
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December 21, 2007 at 4:50 PM #122596
CBad
ParticipantI guess you can’t read.
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December 21, 2007 at 4:50 PM #122617
CBad
ParticipantI guess you can’t read.
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December 21, 2007 at 4:49 PM #122511
Anonymous
GuestCBad, like I told taz: Your jealously is unacceptable.
Yes, yes, you too wear a size 6 too. I understand. Anything else you’d like to post in comparison to me?
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December 21, 2007 at 4:49 PM #122534
Anonymous
GuestCBad, like I told taz: Your jealously is unacceptable.
Yes, yes, you too wear a size 6 too. I understand. Anything else you’d like to post in comparison to me?
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December 21, 2007 at 4:49 PM #122591
Anonymous
GuestCBad, like I told taz: Your jealously is unacceptable.
Yes, yes, you too wear a size 6 too. I understand. Anything else you’d like to post in comparison to me?
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December 21, 2007 at 4:49 PM #122613
Anonymous
GuestCBad, like I told taz: Your jealously is unacceptable.
Yes, yes, you too wear a size 6 too. I understand. Anything else you’d like to post in comparison to me?
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December 21, 2007 at 4:56 PM #122374
Anonymous
GuestSubmitted by CBad on December 21, 2007 – 5:44pm.
“There are only two step-sisters and Cinderella truly enjoyed the company of mice.”
Ahhh yes, that’s true. I think I’ll take the liberty of calling this a tale of “two” Cinderella’s. I don’t enjoy the company of mice and my stepsisters are coming out of the woodwork…
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December 21, 2007 at 4:56 PM #122521
Anonymous
GuestSubmitted by CBad on December 21, 2007 – 5:44pm.
“There are only two step-sisters and Cinderella truly enjoyed the company of mice.”
Ahhh yes, that’s true. I think I’ll take the liberty of calling this a tale of “two” Cinderella’s. I don’t enjoy the company of mice and my stepsisters are coming out of the woodwork…
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December 21, 2007 at 4:56 PM #122545
Anonymous
GuestSubmitted by CBad on December 21, 2007 – 5:44pm.
“There are only two step-sisters and Cinderella truly enjoyed the company of mice.”
Ahhh yes, that’s true. I think I’ll take the liberty of calling this a tale of “two” Cinderella’s. I don’t enjoy the company of mice and my stepsisters are coming out of the woodwork…
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December 21, 2007 at 4:56 PM #122599
Anonymous
GuestSubmitted by CBad on December 21, 2007 – 5:44pm.
“There are only two step-sisters and Cinderella truly enjoyed the company of mice.”
Ahhh yes, that’s true. I think I’ll take the liberty of calling this a tale of “two” Cinderella’s. I don’t enjoy the company of mice and my stepsisters are coming out of the woodwork…
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December 21, 2007 at 4:56 PM #122621
Anonymous
GuestSubmitted by CBad on December 21, 2007 – 5:44pm.
“There are only two step-sisters and Cinderella truly enjoyed the company of mice.”
Ahhh yes, that’s true. I think I’ll take the liberty of calling this a tale of “two” Cinderella’s. I don’t enjoy the company of mice and my stepsisters are coming out of the woodwork…
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December 21, 2007 at 4:44 PM #122507
CBad
ParticipantThere are only two step-sisters and Cinderella truly enjoyed the company of mice.
I don’t have a cat or a dog (but like both) and I don’t eat ice cream. You’re really desperately barking up the wrong tree on this one. There’s no doubt in my mind that I easily underweigh you because as you so frequently share your entire personal life with this board, we all know you are a size 6. I was under a size 6 full term pregnant with twins.
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December 21, 2007 at 4:44 PM #122529
CBad
ParticipantThere are only two step-sisters and Cinderella truly enjoyed the company of mice.
I don’t have a cat or a dog (but like both) and I don’t eat ice cream. You’re really desperately barking up the wrong tree on this one. There’s no doubt in my mind that I easily underweigh you because as you so frequently share your entire personal life with this board, we all know you are a size 6. I was under a size 6 full term pregnant with twins.
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December 21, 2007 at 4:44 PM #122588
CBad
ParticipantThere are only two step-sisters and Cinderella truly enjoyed the company of mice.
I don’t have a cat or a dog (but like both) and I don’t eat ice cream. You’re really desperately barking up the wrong tree on this one. There’s no doubt in my mind that I easily underweigh you because as you so frequently share your entire personal life with this board, we all know you are a size 6. I was under a size 6 full term pregnant with twins.
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December 21, 2007 at 4:44 PM #122608
CBad
ParticipantThere are only two step-sisters and Cinderella truly enjoyed the company of mice.
I don’t have a cat or a dog (but like both) and I don’t eat ice cream. You’re really desperately barking up the wrong tree on this one. There’s no doubt in my mind that I easily underweigh you because as you so frequently share your entire personal life with this board, we all know you are a size 6. I was under a size 6 full term pregnant with twins.
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December 21, 2007 at 4:25 PM #122493
Anonymous
GuestCooperdog, you left off the fact that I was attacked first, buddy.
About your significant other and mother being bitches, Well, you just confirmed it…
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December 21, 2007 at 4:25 PM #122514
Anonymous
GuestCooperdog, you left off the fact that I was attacked first, buddy.
About your significant other and mother being bitches, Well, you just confirmed it…
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December 21, 2007 at 4:25 PM #122571
Anonymous
GuestCooperdog, you left off the fact that I was attacked first, buddy.
About your significant other and mother being bitches, Well, you just confirmed it…
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December 21, 2007 at 4:25 PM #122593
Anonymous
GuestCooperdog, you left off the fact that I was attacked first, buddy.
About your significant other and mother being bitches, Well, you just confirmed it…
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December 21, 2007 at 4:41 PM #122354
Anonymous
Guestcooperthedog: “Judging from your well crafted and witty response, I think I really hit pay dirt!”
I wouldn’t be so sure about that…all my responses are witty.
cooperthedog: “In addition, I AM a dog – “cooperthedog” to be exact – so my significant other would naturally be a b!tch, as well as any woman who raised me… and, since I’m a dog, and by your own “logic”, such a good judge of character, I can say your recent behaviour is lacking…”
Since you have admitted that your own mother is a dog, tell me…when you were growing up, did you hear moaning or “barking” behind closed doors?…
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December 21, 2007 at 4:55 PM #122381
Bugs
ParticipantI think it’s safe to say that this thread has long passed the point where any socially redeeming responses have been added. If I were the king of this board I’d lock this thread and I’d send a couple of you to your respective corners for some alone time.
Fortunately (for me), I’m not king of this board and nobody cares what I think.
Marion, I am hopeful that the next thread you start has something to do with the theme of this forum (Econo-Almanac). Please show the rest of us the courtesy of excluding us from the intimate details of your personal life. We’re already suffering from TMI.
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December 21, 2007 at 5:06 PM #122386
Anonymous
GuestBugs, I agree with what you’re saying, but I posted that information weeks ago when I first found this site. You would have to think about why some posters choose to bring that info up now in a totally unrelated thread.
It’s sad, but if a woman wears a size 6 or below, she can’t post that kind of information on a board with women who may not be as fortunate…The claws will come out every time. Unfortunate but true. It beats me why some women have such a difficult time keeping the weight off it this is what all this jealousy is about. However, my size 6 dress size has been mentioned much too often on here for me to think otherwise.
I’ve never had the “hand-to-mouth” disease and I can sit up and eat chocolate cake every day and never gain weight. To a lot of women on here, that info is gonna sting.
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December 21, 2007 at 5:09 PM #122390
CBad
ParticipantIf I wore a size 6, I’d get my FA to Jenny Craig.
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December 21, 2007 at 5:18 PM #122404
Anonymous
GuestCbad: “If I wore a size 6, I’d get my FA to Jenny Craig.”
CBad, how long have you been on the program? You know, diets don’t work. You’d need a change in eating habits and lifestyle to effectively lose and keep the weight off. I’m well read, so that I know.
Instead of throwing your money away on Jenny Craig, you’re gonna have to bite the bullet and throw out the ice cream I’m afraid…
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December 21, 2007 at 5:18 PM #122550
Anonymous
GuestCbad: “If I wore a size 6, I’d get my FA to Jenny Craig.”
CBad, how long have you been on the program? You know, diets don’t work. You’d need a change in eating habits and lifestyle to effectively lose and keep the weight off. I’m well read, so that I know.
Instead of throwing your money away on Jenny Craig, you’re gonna have to bite the bullet and throw out the ice cream I’m afraid…
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December 21, 2007 at 5:18 PM #122577
Anonymous
GuestCbad: “If I wore a size 6, I’d get my FA to Jenny Craig.”
CBad, how long have you been on the program? You know, diets don’t work. You’d need a change in eating habits and lifestyle to effectively lose and keep the weight off. I’m well read, so that I know.
Instead of throwing your money away on Jenny Craig, you’re gonna have to bite the bullet and throw out the ice cream I’m afraid…
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December 21, 2007 at 5:18 PM #122632
Anonymous
GuestCbad: “If I wore a size 6, I’d get my FA to Jenny Craig.”
CBad, how long have you been on the program? You know, diets don’t work. You’d need a change in eating habits and lifestyle to effectively lose and keep the weight off. I’m well read, so that I know.
Instead of throwing your money away on Jenny Craig, you’re gonna have to bite the bullet and throw out the ice cream I’m afraid…
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December 21, 2007 at 5:18 PM #122653
Anonymous
GuestCbad: “If I wore a size 6, I’d get my FA to Jenny Craig.”
CBad, how long have you been on the program? You know, diets don’t work. You’d need a change in eating habits and lifestyle to effectively lose and keep the weight off. I’m well read, so that I know.
Instead of throwing your money away on Jenny Craig, you’re gonna have to bite the bullet and throw out the ice cream I’m afraid…
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December 21, 2007 at 5:09 PM #122536
CBad
ParticipantIf I wore a size 6, I’d get my FA to Jenny Craig.
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December 21, 2007 at 5:09 PM #122561
CBad
ParticipantIf I wore a size 6, I’d get my FA to Jenny Craig.
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December 21, 2007 at 5:09 PM #122616
CBad
ParticipantIf I wore a size 6, I’d get my FA to Jenny Craig.
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December 21, 2007 at 5:09 PM #122635
CBad
ParticipantIf I wore a size 6, I’d get my FA to Jenny Craig.
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December 21, 2007 at 5:25 PM #122430
Bugs
ParticipantMarion,
Just so you know, Rich has already banned one “provocative” regular who crossed the line of decorum one time too many. I will agree with you that there’s been an embarrasing display of piling on, but I’ve been around here long enough to know that these people are not vicious by nature.
You have invited the initial derision via the comments you make and the enthusiasm you display in disagreeing with others. You have been an active participant in the escalation of hostilities that has ensued. Even now you are attempting to get the last word in with me, and I haven’t been swapping insults with you.
Surely you have more productive ways to use your time and energy than to swap insults with strangers on an internet forum. In your place I would just walk away and let it go. If someone else comes back to take another potshot at you then your refusal to entertain further hostilities will just leave them hanging.
Sooner or later someone has to be the adult. JMO.
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December 21, 2007 at 5:25 PM #122576
Bugs
ParticipantMarion,
Just so you know, Rich has already banned one “provocative” regular who crossed the line of decorum one time too many. I will agree with you that there’s been an embarrasing display of piling on, but I’ve been around here long enough to know that these people are not vicious by nature.
You have invited the initial derision via the comments you make and the enthusiasm you display in disagreeing with others. You have been an active participant in the escalation of hostilities that has ensued. Even now you are attempting to get the last word in with me, and I haven’t been swapping insults with you.
Surely you have more productive ways to use your time and energy than to swap insults with strangers on an internet forum. In your place I would just walk away and let it go. If someone else comes back to take another potshot at you then your refusal to entertain further hostilities will just leave them hanging.
Sooner or later someone has to be the adult. JMO.
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December 21, 2007 at 5:25 PM #122600
Bugs
ParticipantMarion,
Just so you know, Rich has already banned one “provocative” regular who crossed the line of decorum one time too many. I will agree with you that there’s been an embarrasing display of piling on, but I’ve been around here long enough to know that these people are not vicious by nature.
You have invited the initial derision via the comments you make and the enthusiasm you display in disagreeing with others. You have been an active participant in the escalation of hostilities that has ensued. Even now you are attempting to get the last word in with me, and I haven’t been swapping insults with you.
Surely you have more productive ways to use your time and energy than to swap insults with strangers on an internet forum. In your place I would just walk away and let it go. If someone else comes back to take another potshot at you then your refusal to entertain further hostilities will just leave them hanging.
Sooner or later someone has to be the adult. JMO.
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December 21, 2007 at 5:25 PM #122655
Bugs
ParticipantMarion,
Just so you know, Rich has already banned one “provocative” regular who crossed the line of decorum one time too many. I will agree with you that there’s been an embarrasing display of piling on, but I’ve been around here long enough to know that these people are not vicious by nature.
You have invited the initial derision via the comments you make and the enthusiasm you display in disagreeing with others. You have been an active participant in the escalation of hostilities that has ensued. Even now you are attempting to get the last word in with me, and I haven’t been swapping insults with you.
Surely you have more productive ways to use your time and energy than to swap insults with strangers on an internet forum. In your place I would just walk away and let it go. If someone else comes back to take another potshot at you then your refusal to entertain further hostilities will just leave them hanging.
Sooner or later someone has to be the adult. JMO.
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December 21, 2007 at 5:25 PM #122678
Bugs
ParticipantMarion,
Just so you know, Rich has already banned one “provocative” regular who crossed the line of decorum one time too many. I will agree with you that there’s been an embarrasing display of piling on, but I’ve been around here long enough to know that these people are not vicious by nature.
You have invited the initial derision via the comments you make and the enthusiasm you display in disagreeing with others. You have been an active participant in the escalation of hostilities that has ensued. Even now you are attempting to get the last word in with me, and I haven’t been swapping insults with you.
Surely you have more productive ways to use your time and energy than to swap insults with strangers on an internet forum. In your place I would just walk away and let it go. If someone else comes back to take another potshot at you then your refusal to entertain further hostilities will just leave them hanging.
Sooner or later someone has to be the adult. JMO.
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December 21, 2007 at 5:06 PM #122531
Anonymous
GuestBugs, I agree with what you’re saying, but I posted that information weeks ago when I first found this site. You would have to think about why some posters choose to bring that info up now in a totally unrelated thread.
It’s sad, but if a woman wears a size 6 or below, she can’t post that kind of information on a board with women who may not be as fortunate…The claws will come out every time. Unfortunate but true. It beats me why some women have such a difficult time keeping the weight off it this is what all this jealousy is about. However, my size 6 dress size has been mentioned much too often on here for me to think otherwise.
I’ve never had the “hand-to-mouth” disease and I can sit up and eat chocolate cake every day and never gain weight. To a lot of women on here, that info is gonna sting.
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December 21, 2007 at 5:06 PM #122556
Anonymous
GuestBugs, I agree with what you’re saying, but I posted that information weeks ago when I first found this site. You would have to think about why some posters choose to bring that info up now in a totally unrelated thread.
It’s sad, but if a woman wears a size 6 or below, she can’t post that kind of information on a board with women who may not be as fortunate…The claws will come out every time. Unfortunate but true. It beats me why some women have such a difficult time keeping the weight off it this is what all this jealousy is about. However, my size 6 dress size has been mentioned much too often on here for me to think otherwise.
I’ve never had the “hand-to-mouth” disease and I can sit up and eat chocolate cake every day and never gain weight. To a lot of women on here, that info is gonna sting.
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December 21, 2007 at 5:06 PM #122611
Anonymous
GuestBugs, I agree with what you’re saying, but I posted that information weeks ago when I first found this site. You would have to think about why some posters choose to bring that info up now in a totally unrelated thread.
It’s sad, but if a woman wears a size 6 or below, she can’t post that kind of information on a board with women who may not be as fortunate…The claws will come out every time. Unfortunate but true. It beats me why some women have such a difficult time keeping the weight off it this is what all this jealousy is about. However, my size 6 dress size has been mentioned much too often on here for me to think otherwise.
I’ve never had the “hand-to-mouth” disease and I can sit up and eat chocolate cake every day and never gain weight. To a lot of women on here, that info is gonna sting.
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December 21, 2007 at 5:06 PM #122630
Anonymous
GuestBugs, I agree with what you’re saying, but I posted that information weeks ago when I first found this site. You would have to think about why some posters choose to bring that info up now in a totally unrelated thread.
It’s sad, but if a woman wears a size 6 or below, she can’t post that kind of information on a board with women who may not be as fortunate…The claws will come out every time. Unfortunate but true. It beats me why some women have such a difficult time keeping the weight off it this is what all this jealousy is about. However, my size 6 dress size has been mentioned much too often on here for me to think otherwise.
I’ve never had the “hand-to-mouth” disease and I can sit up and eat chocolate cake every day and never gain weight. To a lot of women on here, that info is gonna sting.
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December 21, 2007 at 4:55 PM #122527
Bugs
ParticipantI think it’s safe to say that this thread has long passed the point where any socially redeeming responses have been added. If I were the king of this board I’d lock this thread and I’d send a couple of you to your respective corners for some alone time.
Fortunately (for me), I’m not king of this board and nobody cares what I think.
Marion, I am hopeful that the next thread you start has something to do with the theme of this forum (Econo-Almanac). Please show the rest of us the courtesy of excluding us from the intimate details of your personal life. We’re already suffering from TMI.
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December 21, 2007 at 4:55 PM #122551
Bugs
ParticipantI think it’s safe to say that this thread has long passed the point where any socially redeeming responses have been added. If I were the king of this board I’d lock this thread and I’d send a couple of you to your respective corners for some alone time.
Fortunately (for me), I’m not king of this board and nobody cares what I think.
Marion, I am hopeful that the next thread you start has something to do with the theme of this forum (Econo-Almanac). Please show the rest of us the courtesy of excluding us from the intimate details of your personal life. We’re already suffering from TMI.
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December 21, 2007 at 4:55 PM #122605
Bugs
ParticipantI think it’s safe to say that this thread has long passed the point where any socially redeeming responses have been added. If I were the king of this board I’d lock this thread and I’d send a couple of you to your respective corners for some alone time.
Fortunately (for me), I’m not king of this board and nobody cares what I think.
Marion, I am hopeful that the next thread you start has something to do with the theme of this forum (Econo-Almanac). Please show the rest of us the courtesy of excluding us from the intimate details of your personal life. We’re already suffering from TMI.
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December 21, 2007 at 4:55 PM #122627
Bugs
ParticipantI think it’s safe to say that this thread has long passed the point where any socially redeeming responses have been added. If I were the king of this board I’d lock this thread and I’d send a couple of you to your respective corners for some alone time.
Fortunately (for me), I’m not king of this board and nobody cares what I think.
Marion, I am hopeful that the next thread you start has something to do with the theme of this forum (Econo-Almanac). Please show the rest of us the courtesy of excluding us from the intimate details of your personal life. We’re already suffering from TMI.
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December 21, 2007 at 4:41 PM #122502
Anonymous
Guestcooperthedog: “Judging from your well crafted and witty response, I think I really hit pay dirt!”
I wouldn’t be so sure about that…all my responses are witty.
cooperthedog: “In addition, I AM a dog – “cooperthedog” to be exact – so my significant other would naturally be a b!tch, as well as any woman who raised me… and, since I’m a dog, and by your own “logic”, such a good judge of character, I can say your recent behaviour is lacking…”
Since you have admitted that your own mother is a dog, tell me…when you were growing up, did you hear moaning or “barking” behind closed doors?…
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December 21, 2007 at 4:41 PM #122524
Anonymous
Guestcooperthedog: “Judging from your well crafted and witty response, I think I really hit pay dirt!”
I wouldn’t be so sure about that…all my responses are witty.
cooperthedog: “In addition, I AM a dog – “cooperthedog” to be exact – so my significant other would naturally be a b!tch, as well as any woman who raised me… and, since I’m a dog, and by your own “logic”, such a good judge of character, I can say your recent behaviour is lacking…”
Since you have admitted that your own mother is a dog, tell me…when you were growing up, did you hear moaning or “barking” behind closed doors?…
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December 21, 2007 at 4:41 PM #122583
Anonymous
Guestcooperthedog: “Judging from your well crafted and witty response, I think I really hit pay dirt!”
I wouldn’t be so sure about that…all my responses are witty.
cooperthedog: “In addition, I AM a dog – “cooperthedog” to be exact – so my significant other would naturally be a b!tch, as well as any woman who raised me… and, since I’m a dog, and by your own “logic”, such a good judge of character, I can say your recent behaviour is lacking…”
Since you have admitted that your own mother is a dog, tell me…when you were growing up, did you hear moaning or “barking” behind closed doors?…
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December 21, 2007 at 4:41 PM #122603
Anonymous
Guestcooperthedog: “Judging from your well crafted and witty response, I think I really hit pay dirt!”
I wouldn’t be so sure about that…all my responses are witty.
cooperthedog: “In addition, I AM a dog – “cooperthedog” to be exact – so my significant other would naturally be a b!tch, as well as any woman who raised me… and, since I’m a dog, and by your own “logic”, such a good judge of character, I can say your recent behaviour is lacking…”
Since you have admitted that your own mother is a dog, tell me…when you were growing up, did you hear moaning or “barking” behind closed doors?…
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December 21, 2007 at 4:15 PM #122488
cooperthedog
ParticipantMarion –
Judging from your well crafted and witty response, I think I really hit pay dirt!
Hopefully you will take a moment and reflect on how YOU feel when being personally attacked, and refrain from doing so to others in the future.
In addition, I AM a dog – “cooperthedog” to be exact – so my significant other would naturally be a b!tch, as well as any woman who raised me… and, since I’m a dog, and by your own “logic”, such a good judge of character, I can say your recent behaviour is lacking…
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December 21, 2007 at 4:15 PM #122509
cooperthedog
ParticipantMarion –
Judging from your well crafted and witty response, I think I really hit pay dirt!
Hopefully you will take a moment and reflect on how YOU feel when being personally attacked, and refrain from doing so to others in the future.
In addition, I AM a dog – “cooperthedog” to be exact – so my significant other would naturally be a b!tch, as well as any woman who raised me… and, since I’m a dog, and by your own “logic”, such a good judge of character, I can say your recent behaviour is lacking…
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December 21, 2007 at 4:15 PM #122565
cooperthedog
ParticipantMarion –
Judging from your well crafted and witty response, I think I really hit pay dirt!
Hopefully you will take a moment and reflect on how YOU feel when being personally attacked, and refrain from doing so to others in the future.
In addition, I AM a dog – “cooperthedog” to be exact – so my significant other would naturally be a b!tch, as well as any woman who raised me… and, since I’m a dog, and by your own “logic”, such a good judge of character, I can say your recent behaviour is lacking…
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December 21, 2007 at 4:15 PM #122586
cooperthedog
ParticipantMarion –
Judging from your well crafted and witty response, I think I really hit pay dirt!
Hopefully you will take a moment and reflect on how YOU feel when being personally attacked, and refrain from doing so to others in the future.
In addition, I AM a dog – “cooperthedog” to be exact – so my significant other would naturally be a b!tch, as well as any woman who raised me… and, since I’m a dog, and by your own “logic”, such a good judge of character, I can say your recent behaviour is lacking…
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December 21, 2007 at 4:12 PM #122452
Anonymous
Guestcooperthedog: “So, Marion, which is it – are you a b!tch or a dog?”
Cooper, I would ask that about your significant other, but I already know the answer.
She’s a bitch.
P.S. so is the woman who gave birth to you.
You’re filth.
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December 21, 2007 at 4:12 PM #122475
Anonymous
Guestcooperthedog: “So, Marion, which is it – are you a b!tch or a dog?”
Cooper, I would ask that about your significant other, but I already know the answer.
She’s a bitch.
P.S. so is the woman who gave birth to you.
You’re filth.
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December 21, 2007 at 4:12 PM #122532
Anonymous
Guestcooperthedog: “So, Marion, which is it – are you a b!tch or a dog?”
Cooper, I would ask that about your significant other, but I already know the answer.
She’s a bitch.
P.S. so is the woman who gave birth to you.
You’re filth.
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December 21, 2007 at 4:12 PM #122553
Anonymous
Guestcooperthedog: “So, Marion, which is it – are you a b!tch or a dog?”
Cooper, I would ask that about your significant other, but I already know the answer.
She’s a bitch.
P.S. so is the woman who gave birth to you.
You’re filth.
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December 21, 2007 at 3:43 PM #122437
cooperthedog
ParticipantMarion –
Since we are anthropomorphizing cats and dogs, one could make the argument that cats are generally “b!tches” and that they don’t interact well with their kind, yet you are getting into some catfights with the other ladies on this board, but you are a dog (person)…
So, Marion, which is it – are you a b!tch or a dog?
Sorry – I couldn’t resist, but your recent posts have taken on a mean spirit…
Also, if you’re looking to utilize this forum as a dating service, just cut to the chase and list your bio vs. dropping the (not so) subtle hints of being in shape, loving exercise, having soft skin, etc.
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December 21, 2007 at 3:43 PM #122459
cooperthedog
ParticipantMarion –
Since we are anthropomorphizing cats and dogs, one could make the argument that cats are generally “b!tches” and that they don’t interact well with their kind, yet you are getting into some catfights with the other ladies on this board, but you are a dog (person)…
So, Marion, which is it – are you a b!tch or a dog?
Sorry – I couldn’t resist, but your recent posts have taken on a mean spirit…
Also, if you’re looking to utilize this forum as a dating service, just cut to the chase and list your bio vs. dropping the (not so) subtle hints of being in shape, loving exercise, having soft skin, etc.
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December 21, 2007 at 3:43 PM #122516
cooperthedog
ParticipantMarion –
Since we are anthropomorphizing cats and dogs, one could make the argument that cats are generally “b!tches” and that they don’t interact well with their kind, yet you are getting into some catfights with the other ladies on this board, but you are a dog (person)…
So, Marion, which is it – are you a b!tch or a dog?
Sorry – I couldn’t resist, but your recent posts have taken on a mean spirit…
Also, if you’re looking to utilize this forum as a dating service, just cut to the chase and list your bio vs. dropping the (not so) subtle hints of being in shape, loving exercise, having soft skin, etc.
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December 21, 2007 at 3:43 PM #122538
cooperthedog
ParticipantMarion –
Since we are anthropomorphizing cats and dogs, one could make the argument that cats are generally “b!tches” and that they don’t interact well with their kind, yet you are getting into some catfights with the other ladies on this board, but you are a dog (person)…
So, Marion, which is it – are you a b!tch or a dog?
Sorry – I couldn’t resist, but your recent posts have taken on a mean spirit…
Also, if you’re looking to utilize this forum as a dating service, just cut to the chase and list your bio vs. dropping the (not so) subtle hints of being in shape, loving exercise, having soft skin, etc.
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December 21, 2007 at 9:14 AM #122152
taz
Participantmarion you are SO predictable…arguing your point by attacking me and claiming I’m fat…
but as usual you only embarrass yourself…’cause I don’t like ice cream but I do like to RUN and I’m pretty sure I’d beat you to the finish line in the slim chance I run into to you at any local road races…
it’s been fun marion, but goodbye, i’m done wasting my time w/you…
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December 21, 2007 at 9:14 AM #122176
taz
Participantmarion you are SO predictable…arguing your point by attacking me and claiming I’m fat…
but as usual you only embarrass yourself…’cause I don’t like ice cream but I do like to RUN and I’m pretty sure I’d beat you to the finish line in the slim chance I run into to you at any local road races…
it’s been fun marion, but goodbye, i’m done wasting my time w/you…
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December 21, 2007 at 9:14 AM #122231
taz
Participantmarion you are SO predictable…arguing your point by attacking me and claiming I’m fat…
but as usual you only embarrass yourself…’cause I don’t like ice cream but I do like to RUN and I’m pretty sure I’d beat you to the finish line in the slim chance I run into to you at any local road races…
it’s been fun marion, but goodbye, i’m done wasting my time w/you…
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December 21, 2007 at 9:14 AM #122250
taz
Participantmarion you are SO predictable…arguing your point by attacking me and claiming I’m fat…
but as usual you only embarrass yourself…’cause I don’t like ice cream but I do like to RUN and I’m pretty sure I’d beat you to the finish line in the slim chance I run into to you at any local road races…
it’s been fun marion, but goodbye, i’m done wasting my time w/you…
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December 20, 2007 at 5:52 PM #121922
Anonymous
GuestSubmitted by taz on December 20, 2007 – 5:08pm.
“and marion, “dearest,” it doesn’t surprise me at all that you don’t like cats…”
Taz, yeah, you’re reclining on the couch scraping the bottom of the half-gallon of ice cream, your waist is growing thicker and thicker…your husband comes in and shoots you a stern look, but the cat will not bother you at all. Most importantly, said cat won’t bother your ice cream.
So, yeah, CATS. What’s not to love?…
You don’t have to walk him, you don’t have to give him a bath, you don’t have to exercise him, just easy, easy, easy…
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December 20, 2007 at 5:52 PM #121946
Anonymous
GuestSubmitted by taz on December 20, 2007 – 5:08pm.
“and marion, “dearest,” it doesn’t surprise me at all that you don’t like cats…”
Taz, yeah, you’re reclining on the couch scraping the bottom of the half-gallon of ice cream, your waist is growing thicker and thicker…your husband comes in and shoots you a stern look, but the cat will not bother you at all. Most importantly, said cat won’t bother your ice cream.
So, yeah, CATS. What’s not to love?…
You don’t have to walk him, you don’t have to give him a bath, you don’t have to exercise him, just easy, easy, easy…
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December 20, 2007 at 5:52 PM #121999
Anonymous
GuestSubmitted by taz on December 20, 2007 – 5:08pm.
“and marion, “dearest,” it doesn’t surprise me at all that you don’t like cats…”
Taz, yeah, you’re reclining on the couch scraping the bottom of the half-gallon of ice cream, your waist is growing thicker and thicker…your husband comes in and shoots you a stern look, but the cat will not bother you at all. Most importantly, said cat won’t bother your ice cream.
So, yeah, CATS. What’s not to love?…
You don’t have to walk him, you don’t have to give him a bath, you don’t have to exercise him, just easy, easy, easy…
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December 20, 2007 at 5:52 PM #122023
Anonymous
GuestSubmitted by taz on December 20, 2007 – 5:08pm.
“and marion, “dearest,” it doesn’t surprise me at all that you don’t like cats…”
Taz, yeah, you’re reclining on the couch scraping the bottom of the half-gallon of ice cream, your waist is growing thicker and thicker…your husband comes in and shoots you a stern look, but the cat will not bother you at all. Most importantly, said cat won’t bother your ice cream.
So, yeah, CATS. What’s not to love?…
You don’t have to walk him, you don’t have to give him a bath, you don’t have to exercise him, just easy, easy, easy…
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December 20, 2007 at 4:08 PM #121876
taz
Participantand marion, “dearest,” it doesn’t surprise me at all that you don’t like cats…
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December 20, 2007 at 4:08 PM #121903
taz
Participantand marion, “dearest,” it doesn’t surprise me at all that you don’t like cats…
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December 20, 2007 at 4:08 PM #121954
taz
Participantand marion, “dearest,” it doesn’t surprise me at all that you don’t like cats…
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December 20, 2007 at 4:08 PM #121975
taz
Participantand marion, “dearest,” it doesn’t surprise me at all that you don’t like cats…
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December 20, 2007 at 3:31 PM #121845
Anonymous
GuestTaz, dearest. I just knew you had cats…
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December 20, 2007 at 3:31 PM #121872
Anonymous
GuestTaz, dearest. I just knew you had cats…
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December 20, 2007 at 3:31 PM #121924
Anonymous
GuestTaz, dearest. I just knew you had cats…
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December 20, 2007 at 3:31 PM #121945
Anonymous
GuestTaz, dearest. I just knew you had cats…
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December 20, 2007 at 3:36 PM #121708
pbnative
Participantif they weren’t sleeping, my cats would be really offended…
LOL and still grinning… -
December 20, 2007 at 3:36 PM #121850
pbnative
Participantif they weren’t sleeping, my cats would be really offended…
LOL and still grinning… -
December 20, 2007 at 3:36 PM #121877
pbnative
Participantif they weren’t sleeping, my cats would be really offended…
LOL and still grinning… -
December 20, 2007 at 3:36 PM #121929
pbnative
Participantif they weren’t sleeping, my cats would be really offended…
LOL and still grinning… -
December 20, 2007 at 3:36 PM #121950
pbnative
Participantif they weren’t sleeping, my cats would be really offended…
LOL and still grinning… -
December 20, 2007 at 3:44 PM #121718
sd_bear
ParticipantI’m with you taz. My cat wakes up when I come home just long enough for me to rub her belly before she goes for another 23 hour nap.
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December 20, 2007 at 3:52 PM #121728
Anonymous
Guest“I’m with you taz. My cat wakes up when I come home just long enough for me to rub her belly before she goes for another 23 hour nap.”
Yeah, and Cats are good when you want to keep popping the bon-bons in your mouth too. They’ll just leave you alone. Dogs won’t let you do that, they’d want to eat some.
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December 20, 2007 at 3:52 PM #121870
Anonymous
Guest“I’m with you taz. My cat wakes up when I come home just long enough for me to rub her belly before she goes for another 23 hour nap.”
Yeah, and Cats are good when you want to keep popping the bon-bons in your mouth too. They’ll just leave you alone. Dogs won’t let you do that, they’d want to eat some.
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December 20, 2007 at 3:52 PM #121898
Anonymous
Guest“I’m with you taz. My cat wakes up when I come home just long enough for me to rub her belly before she goes for another 23 hour nap.”
Yeah, and Cats are good when you want to keep popping the bon-bons in your mouth too. They’ll just leave you alone. Dogs won’t let you do that, they’d want to eat some.
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December 20, 2007 at 3:52 PM #121949
Anonymous
Guest“I’m with you taz. My cat wakes up when I come home just long enough for me to rub her belly before she goes for another 23 hour nap.”
Yeah, and Cats are good when you want to keep popping the bon-bons in your mouth too. They’ll just leave you alone. Dogs won’t let you do that, they’d want to eat some.
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December 20, 2007 at 3:52 PM #121970
Anonymous
Guest“I’m with you taz. My cat wakes up when I come home just long enough for me to rub her belly before she goes for another 23 hour nap.”
Yeah, and Cats are good when you want to keep popping the bon-bons in your mouth too. They’ll just leave you alone. Dogs won’t let you do that, they’d want to eat some.
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December 20, 2007 at 3:44 PM #121860
sd_bear
ParticipantI’m with you taz. My cat wakes up when I come home just long enough for me to rub her belly before she goes for another 23 hour nap.
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December 20, 2007 at 3:44 PM #121887
sd_bear
ParticipantI’m with you taz. My cat wakes up when I come home just long enough for me to rub her belly before she goes for another 23 hour nap.
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December 20, 2007 at 3:44 PM #121939
sd_bear
ParticipantI’m with you taz. My cat wakes up when I come home just long enough for me to rub her belly before she goes for another 23 hour nap.
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December 20, 2007 at 3:44 PM #121960
sd_bear
ParticipantI’m with you taz. My cat wakes up when I come home just long enough for me to rub her belly before she goes for another 23 hour nap.
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December 20, 2007 at 3:27 PM #121836
taz
Participantif they weren’t sleeping, my cats would be really offended…
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December 20, 2007 at 3:27 PM #121862
taz
Participantif they weren’t sleeping, my cats would be really offended…
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December 20, 2007 at 3:27 PM #121914
taz
Participantif they weren’t sleeping, my cats would be really offended…
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December 20, 2007 at 3:27 PM #121935
taz
Participantif they weren’t sleeping, my cats would be really offended…
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December 20, 2007 at 3:15 PM #121810
cr
Participantfunniest thread ever.
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December 20, 2007 at 3:15 PM #121837
cr
Participantfunniest thread ever.
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December 20, 2007 at 3:15 PM #121889
cr
Participantfunniest thread ever.
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December 20, 2007 at 3:15 PM #121910
cr
Participantfunniest thread ever.
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December 20, 2007 at 3:11 PM #121805
Anonymous
GuestActually, dogs are much better judges of character. Hands down.
Cats, well…They’re lazy, sneaky, and again, tend to smell bad.
However, they are excellent for overweight women who are too lazy to walk a dog…
My neighbor has a couple just for that reason.
I like the exercise a dog provides, even though I get plenty of that.
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December 20, 2007 at 3:11 PM #121832
Anonymous
GuestActually, dogs are much better judges of character. Hands down.
Cats, well…They’re lazy, sneaky, and again, tend to smell bad.
However, they are excellent for overweight women who are too lazy to walk a dog…
My neighbor has a couple just for that reason.
I like the exercise a dog provides, even though I get plenty of that.
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December 20, 2007 at 3:11 PM #121884
Anonymous
GuestActually, dogs are much better judges of character. Hands down.
Cats, well…They’re lazy, sneaky, and again, tend to smell bad.
However, they are excellent for overweight women who are too lazy to walk a dog…
My neighbor has a couple just for that reason.
I like the exercise a dog provides, even though I get plenty of that.
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December 20, 2007 at 3:11 PM #121905
Anonymous
GuestActually, dogs are much better judges of character. Hands down.
Cats, well…They’re lazy, sneaky, and again, tend to smell bad.
However, they are excellent for overweight women who are too lazy to walk a dog…
My neighbor has a couple just for that reason.
I like the exercise a dog provides, even though I get plenty of that.
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December 20, 2007 at 2:38 PM #121781
taz
ParticipantI’ve always found cats to be excellent judges of character…
Even though Persians aren’t known for their hunting skills, my two still manage to ensure that I have never had any mice or other rodent problems in my house.
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December 20, 2007 at 2:38 PM #121807
taz
ParticipantI’ve always found cats to be excellent judges of character…
Even though Persians aren’t known for their hunting skills, my two still manage to ensure that I have never had any mice or other rodent problems in my house.
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December 20, 2007 at 2:38 PM #121859
taz
ParticipantI’ve always found cats to be excellent judges of character…
Even though Persians aren’t known for their hunting skills, my two still manage to ensure that I have never had any mice or other rodent problems in my house.
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December 20, 2007 at 2:38 PM #121880
taz
ParticipantI’ve always found cats to be excellent judges of character…
Even though Persians aren’t known for their hunting skills, my two still manage to ensure that I have never had any mice or other rodent problems in my house.
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December 20, 2007 at 2:30 PM #121765
Anonymous
Guestpbnative, you’re right on both counts buddy: I don’t wanna know you, Buddy. Also, you might wanna lay off the cheap, arm-chair psychoanalysis. It sounds pretty silly.
Cats smell horrible and they’re revengeful creatures. I’ve always preferred “man’s best friend”.
Cooper, the contraption you speak of sounds interesting. It sounds like a clean, no-nonsense method of getting rid of these disgusting creatures. Why the dog food though? I always thought mice would prefer something like peanut butter.
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December 20, 2007 at 2:30 PM #121792
Anonymous
Guestpbnative, you’re right on both counts buddy: I don’t wanna know you, Buddy. Also, you might wanna lay off the cheap, arm-chair psychoanalysis. It sounds pretty silly.
Cats smell horrible and they’re revengeful creatures. I’ve always preferred “man’s best friend”.
Cooper, the contraption you speak of sounds interesting. It sounds like a clean, no-nonsense method of getting rid of these disgusting creatures. Why the dog food though? I always thought mice would prefer something like peanut butter.
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December 20, 2007 at 2:30 PM #121844
Anonymous
Guestpbnative, you’re right on both counts buddy: I don’t wanna know you, Buddy. Also, you might wanna lay off the cheap, arm-chair psychoanalysis. It sounds pretty silly.
Cats smell horrible and they’re revengeful creatures. I’ve always preferred “man’s best friend”.
Cooper, the contraption you speak of sounds interesting. It sounds like a clean, no-nonsense method of getting rid of these disgusting creatures. Why the dog food though? I always thought mice would prefer something like peanut butter.
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December 20, 2007 at 2:30 PM #121866
Anonymous
Guestpbnative, you’re right on both counts buddy: I don’t wanna know you, Buddy. Also, you might wanna lay off the cheap, arm-chair psychoanalysis. It sounds pretty silly.
Cats smell horrible and they’re revengeful creatures. I’ve always preferred “man’s best friend”.
Cooper, the contraption you speak of sounds interesting. It sounds like a clean, no-nonsense method of getting rid of these disgusting creatures. Why the dog food though? I always thought mice would prefer something like peanut butter.
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December 20, 2007 at 12:27 PM #121636
cooperthedog
ParticipantOK, this post is completely inane…
If you want your rat/mouse problem solved in a bloodless & humane manner, buy a ratzapper (ratzapper.com).
I also had a problem in the garage, and this device was great. It is a plastic chamber about the size of a loaf of bread, with a metal plate in the back. Put some dog food in, rat walks inside, steps on plate and is electrocuted almost instantly. There is a light on the top which will blink if tripped, so you can just look in the garage periodically to see if it worked. Disposal of dead rat is clean and simple, just pick up the device and empty into the trash. You will never have to touch a rodent, so you could take care of this yourself, while your son is “blazing” through his homework…
Another note, coumadin (warafin) was originally developed as rat poison. It is given in low doses to humans as a blood thinner – so if you ever have to take it to bust up a blood clot, you can indirectly thank a rat!
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December 20, 2007 at 12:27 PM #121662
cooperthedog
ParticipantOK, this post is completely inane…
If you want your rat/mouse problem solved in a bloodless & humane manner, buy a ratzapper (ratzapper.com).
I also had a problem in the garage, and this device was great. It is a plastic chamber about the size of a loaf of bread, with a metal plate in the back. Put some dog food in, rat walks inside, steps on plate and is electrocuted almost instantly. There is a light on the top which will blink if tripped, so you can just look in the garage periodically to see if it worked. Disposal of dead rat is clean and simple, just pick up the device and empty into the trash. You will never have to touch a rodent, so you could take care of this yourself, while your son is “blazing” through his homework…
Another note, coumadin (warafin) was originally developed as rat poison. It is given in low doses to humans as a blood thinner – so if you ever have to take it to bust up a blood clot, you can indirectly thank a rat!
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December 20, 2007 at 12:27 PM #121714
cooperthedog
ParticipantOK, this post is completely inane…
If you want your rat/mouse problem solved in a bloodless & humane manner, buy a ratzapper (ratzapper.com).
I also had a problem in the garage, and this device was great. It is a plastic chamber about the size of a loaf of bread, with a metal plate in the back. Put some dog food in, rat walks inside, steps on plate and is electrocuted almost instantly. There is a light on the top which will blink if tripped, so you can just look in the garage periodically to see if it worked. Disposal of dead rat is clean and simple, just pick up the device and empty into the trash. You will never have to touch a rodent, so you could take care of this yourself, while your son is “blazing” through his homework…
Another note, coumadin (warafin) was originally developed as rat poison. It is given in low doses to humans as a blood thinner – so if you ever have to take it to bust up a blood clot, you can indirectly thank a rat!
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December 20, 2007 at 12:27 PM #121735
cooperthedog
ParticipantOK, this post is completely inane…
If you want your rat/mouse problem solved in a bloodless & humane manner, buy a ratzapper (ratzapper.com).
I also had a problem in the garage, and this device was great. It is a plastic chamber about the size of a loaf of bread, with a metal plate in the back. Put some dog food in, rat walks inside, steps on plate and is electrocuted almost instantly. There is a light on the top which will blink if tripped, so you can just look in the garage periodically to see if it worked. Disposal of dead rat is clean and simple, just pick up the device and empty into the trash. You will never have to touch a rodent, so you could take care of this yourself, while your son is “blazing” through his homework…
Another note, coumadin (warafin) was originally developed as rat poison. It is given in low doses to humans as a blood thinner – so if you ever have to take it to bust up a blood clot, you can indirectly thank a rat!
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December 20, 2007 at 11:05 AM #121576
Anonymous
Guestrustico: “Marion, I have a few extra rattle snakes around my property . I am sure one would take care of your problem.No bleeding mice.”
Oh, geez. Mice AND snakes. (rolling eyes…) What a nice garage I’d have then.
🙂
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December 20, 2007 at 11:05 AM #121603
Anonymous
Guestrustico: “Marion, I have a few extra rattle snakes around my property . I am sure one would take care of your problem.No bleeding mice.”
Oh, geez. Mice AND snakes. (rolling eyes…) What a nice garage I’d have then.
🙂
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December 20, 2007 at 11:05 AM #121654
Anonymous
Guestrustico: “Marion, I have a few extra rattle snakes around my property . I am sure one would take care of your problem.No bleeding mice.”
Oh, geez. Mice AND snakes. (rolling eyes…) What a nice garage I’d have then.
🙂
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December 20, 2007 at 11:05 AM #121676
Anonymous
Guestrustico: “Marion, I have a few extra rattle snakes around my property . I am sure one would take care of your problem.No bleeding mice.”
Oh, geez. Mice AND snakes. (rolling eyes…) What a nice garage I’d have then.
🙂
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December 20, 2007 at 8:32 AM #121461
NotCranky
ParticipantMarion, I have a few extra rattle snakes around my property . I am sure one would take care of your problem.No bleeding mice.
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December 20, 2007 at 8:32 AM #121487
NotCranky
ParticipantMarion, I have a few extra rattle snakes around my property . I am sure one would take care of your problem.No bleeding mice.
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December 20, 2007 at 8:32 AM #121539
NotCranky
ParticipantMarion, I have a few extra rattle snakes around my property . I am sure one would take care of your problem.No bleeding mice.
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December 20, 2007 at 8:32 AM #121560
NotCranky
ParticipantMarion, I have a few extra rattle snakes around my property . I am sure one would take care of your problem.No bleeding mice.
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December 20, 2007 at 8:04 AM #121440
EconProf
ParticipantBobS
Somehow I doubt many male tenants would complain to their landlords about mice in the garage. They would deal with it themselves.
Marion, you are hurting your gender in the rental marketplace. Landlords have to make objective and subjective calls all the time in deciding on tenants…and your whining has been noted by a lot of owners. -
December 20, 2007 at 8:04 AM #121467
EconProf
ParticipantBobS
Somehow I doubt many male tenants would complain to their landlords about mice in the garage. They would deal with it themselves.
Marion, you are hurting your gender in the rental marketplace. Landlords have to make objective and subjective calls all the time in deciding on tenants…and your whining has been noted by a lot of owners. -
December 20, 2007 at 8:04 AM #121519
EconProf
ParticipantBobS
Somehow I doubt many male tenants would complain to their landlords about mice in the garage. They would deal with it themselves.
Marion, you are hurting your gender in the rental marketplace. Landlords have to make objective and subjective calls all the time in deciding on tenants…and your whining has been noted by a lot of owners. -
December 20, 2007 at 8:04 AM #121540
EconProf
ParticipantBobS
Somehow I doubt many male tenants would complain to their landlords about mice in the garage. They would deal with it themselves.
Marion, you are hurting your gender in the rental marketplace. Landlords have to make objective and subjective calls all the time in deciding on tenants…and your whining has been noted by a lot of owners. -
December 19, 2007 at 9:24 PM #121307
novice1027
ParticipantThey bleed from everywhere. The poison is Coumadin a blood thinner given to people. When they eat the poison they are in search of water, so you will always find them close to a water source. Sound like an expert? I am, I had an awful winter experience some years back, and at one point they were jumping out of my toaster and my stove in the middle of the daylight. My house is very clean has nothing to do with that. Once they come in from the elements, they are your new roommates! YIKES, I have poison traps in every square inch of my house downstairs and garage.
Usually they just curl up and die in a corner,but sometimes you have the unfortunate experience of seeing them in their death throws, still better than screaming for dear life.
Now that I think about it, I have more rodents stories than one would care to mention, I could possibly start a new thread, lol!! -
December 19, 2007 at 9:24 PM #121339
novice1027
ParticipantThey bleed from everywhere. The poison is Coumadin a blood thinner given to people. When they eat the poison they are in search of water, so you will always find them close to a water source. Sound like an expert? I am, I had an awful winter experience some years back, and at one point they were jumping out of my toaster and my stove in the middle of the daylight. My house is very clean has nothing to do with that. Once they come in from the elements, they are your new roommates! YIKES, I have poison traps in every square inch of my house downstairs and garage.
Usually they just curl up and die in a corner,but sometimes you have the unfortunate experience of seeing them in their death throws, still better than screaming for dear life.
Now that I think about it, I have more rodents stories than one would care to mention, I could possibly start a new thread, lol!! -
December 19, 2007 at 9:24 PM #121388
novice1027
ParticipantThey bleed from everywhere. The poison is Coumadin a blood thinner given to people. When they eat the poison they are in search of water, so you will always find them close to a water source. Sound like an expert? I am, I had an awful winter experience some years back, and at one point they were jumping out of my toaster and my stove in the middle of the daylight. My house is very clean has nothing to do with that. Once they come in from the elements, they are your new roommates! YIKES, I have poison traps in every square inch of my house downstairs and garage.
Usually they just curl up and die in a corner,but sometimes you have the unfortunate experience of seeing them in their death throws, still better than screaming for dear life.
Now that I think about it, I have more rodents stories than one would care to mention, I could possibly start a new thread, lol!! -
December 19, 2007 at 9:24 PM #121411
novice1027
ParticipantThey bleed from everywhere. The poison is Coumadin a blood thinner given to people. When they eat the poison they are in search of water, so you will always find them close to a water source. Sound like an expert? I am, I had an awful winter experience some years back, and at one point they were jumping out of my toaster and my stove in the middle of the daylight. My house is very clean has nothing to do with that. Once they come in from the elements, they are your new roommates! YIKES, I have poison traps in every square inch of my house downstairs and garage.
Usually they just curl up and die in a corner,but sometimes you have the unfortunate experience of seeing them in their death throws, still better than screaming for dear life.
Now that I think about it, I have more rodents stories than one would care to mention, I could possibly start a new thread, lol!! -
December 19, 2007 at 9:16 PM #121297
Anonymous
GuestAllen, no way in hell would my son be smoking pot. He’s an innocent one. Of that, I’m sure. The day he ever did, I’d probably jump off a building. We don’t tolerate that in my family.
Novice, thanks for the paperbag tip. I can use that if I use the traps that pop ’em in half.
well, someone tell me if they bleed from the stomach if you use poison. That would be a horrible sight.
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December 19, 2007 at 9:16 PM #121330
Anonymous
GuestAllen, no way in hell would my son be smoking pot. He’s an innocent one. Of that, I’m sure. The day he ever did, I’d probably jump off a building. We don’t tolerate that in my family.
Novice, thanks for the paperbag tip. I can use that if I use the traps that pop ’em in half.
well, someone tell me if they bleed from the stomach if you use poison. That would be a horrible sight.
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December 19, 2007 at 9:16 PM #121379
Anonymous
GuestAllen, no way in hell would my son be smoking pot. He’s an innocent one. Of that, I’m sure. The day he ever did, I’d probably jump off a building. We don’t tolerate that in my family.
Novice, thanks for the paperbag tip. I can use that if I use the traps that pop ’em in half.
well, someone tell me if they bleed from the stomach if you use poison. That would be a horrible sight.
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December 19, 2007 at 9:16 PM #121401
Anonymous
GuestAllen, no way in hell would my son be smoking pot. He’s an innocent one. Of that, I’m sure. The day he ever did, I’d probably jump off a building. We don’t tolerate that in my family.
Novice, thanks for the paperbag tip. I can use that if I use the traps that pop ’em in half.
well, someone tell me if they bleed from the stomach if you use poison. That would be a horrible sight.
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December 19, 2007 at 9:04 PM #121282
Allan from Fallbrook
Participantmarion: Uh, I think SDR was implying your lad might be partaking of the wacky tobacky. Being 15 and all, there is a distinct possibility he is… And, quality reefer does attract the rodents, both the two and four legged varieties.
Not that I would know from first-hand experience, but one hears stories.
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December 19, 2007 at 9:04 PM #121315
Allan from Fallbrook
Participantmarion: Uh, I think SDR was implying your lad might be partaking of the wacky tobacky. Being 15 and all, there is a distinct possibility he is… And, quality reefer does attract the rodents, both the two and four legged varieties.
Not that I would know from first-hand experience, but one hears stories.
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December 19, 2007 at 9:04 PM #121362
Allan from Fallbrook
Participantmarion: Uh, I think SDR was implying your lad might be partaking of the wacky tobacky. Being 15 and all, there is a distinct possibility he is… And, quality reefer does attract the rodents, both the two and four legged varieties.
Not that I would know from first-hand experience, but one hears stories.
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December 19, 2007 at 9:04 PM #121386
Allan from Fallbrook
Participantmarion: Uh, I think SDR was implying your lad might be partaking of the wacky tobacky. Being 15 and all, there is a distinct possibility he is… And, quality reefer does attract the rodents, both the two and four legged varieties.
Not that I would know from first-hand experience, but one hears stories.
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December 19, 2007 at 9:00 PM #121277
Anonymous
Guestsdrealtor: “I was wondering why the mice keep knocking on my door looking for cookies and slurpees.”
Sd, since I love to bake homemade cookies you may be on to something…
I could dress up as Minnie Mouse, and take a platter of freshly baked cookies to the mice. It would go something like this:
Marion: “excuse me. excuse me. Mr. Mouse, I’m scared of you, so would you kindly take your family and leave if I give you these nice cookies?”
I wonder if they like gingerbread…
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December 19, 2007 at 9:00 PM #121310
Anonymous
Guestsdrealtor: “I was wondering why the mice keep knocking on my door looking for cookies and slurpees.”
Sd, since I love to bake homemade cookies you may be on to something…
I could dress up as Minnie Mouse, and take a platter of freshly baked cookies to the mice. It would go something like this:
Marion: “excuse me. excuse me. Mr. Mouse, I’m scared of you, so would you kindly take your family and leave if I give you these nice cookies?”
I wonder if they like gingerbread…
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December 19, 2007 at 9:00 PM #121358
Anonymous
Guestsdrealtor: “I was wondering why the mice keep knocking on my door looking for cookies and slurpees.”
Sd, since I love to bake homemade cookies you may be on to something…
I could dress up as Minnie Mouse, and take a platter of freshly baked cookies to the mice. It would go something like this:
Marion: “excuse me. excuse me. Mr. Mouse, I’m scared of you, so would you kindly take your family and leave if I give you these nice cookies?”
I wonder if they like gingerbread…
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December 19, 2007 at 9:00 PM #121381
Anonymous
Guestsdrealtor: “I was wondering why the mice keep knocking on my door looking for cookies and slurpees.”
Sd, since I love to bake homemade cookies you may be on to something…
I could dress up as Minnie Mouse, and take a platter of freshly baked cookies to the mice. It would go something like this:
Marion: “excuse me. excuse me. Mr. Mouse, I’m scared of you, so would you kindly take your family and leave if I give you these nice cookies?”
I wonder if they like gingerbread…
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December 19, 2007 at 3:41 PM #120962
sdrealtor
ParticipantI was wondering why the mice keep knocking on my door looking for cookies and slurpees.
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December 19, 2007 at 3:41 PM #120994
sdrealtor
ParticipantI was wondering why the mice keep knocking on my door looking for cookies and slurpees.
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December 19, 2007 at 3:41 PM #121043
sdrealtor
ParticipantI was wondering why the mice keep knocking on my door looking for cookies and slurpees.
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December 19, 2007 at 3:41 PM #121066
sdrealtor
ParticipantI was wondering why the mice keep knocking on my door looking for cookies and slurpees.
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December 19, 2007 at 3:47 PM #120830
eagleeye
ParticipantSubmitted by Navydoc on December 19, 2007 – 1:22pm.
I can’t believe you’re honestly asking this question. Do you want the landlord to wipe your ass for you too? Ok, that one was probably over the top, but my point is the landlord isn’t responsible for any little imperfection in your home. Just like you would feel ill-used if you left a spot in the oven when you left and he kept your security deposit.Navydoc your remarks were rude and unacceptable for someone posting as a Navy physician. I certainly hope you treat your patients with more respect. I’m curious, what is your specialty? I think the renter is expecting too much in this case too but what do your degrading comments do to help the situation?
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December 19, 2007 at 4:23 PM #120870
Navydoc
ParticipantYou’re right, it was rude and I try not to do that, but for some reason this post caught me as way too unrealistic. I have identified my specialty before, I’m an obstetrician, and I typically have a great deal of patience with women in pain.
As far as unacceptable, it is a (fairly) anonymous blog, unacceptable comments DO occaisionally occur in the spirit of the moment. I’ll behave.
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December 19, 2007 at 4:23 PM #121007
Navydoc
ParticipantYou’re right, it was rude and I try not to do that, but for some reason this post caught me as way too unrealistic. I have identified my specialty before, I’m an obstetrician, and I typically have a great deal of patience with women in pain.
As far as unacceptable, it is a (fairly) anonymous blog, unacceptable comments DO occaisionally occur in the spirit of the moment. I’ll behave.
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December 19, 2007 at 4:23 PM #121039
Navydoc
ParticipantYou’re right, it was rude and I try not to do that, but for some reason this post caught me as way too unrealistic. I have identified my specialty before, I’m an obstetrician, and I typically have a great deal of patience with women in pain.
As far as unacceptable, it is a (fairly) anonymous blog, unacceptable comments DO occaisionally occur in the spirit of the moment. I’ll behave.
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December 19, 2007 at 4:23 PM #121088
Navydoc
ParticipantYou’re right, it was rude and I try not to do that, but for some reason this post caught me as way too unrealistic. I have identified my specialty before, I’m an obstetrician, and I typically have a great deal of patience with women in pain.
As far as unacceptable, it is a (fairly) anonymous blog, unacceptable comments DO occaisionally occur in the spirit of the moment. I’ll behave.
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December 19, 2007 at 4:23 PM #121111
Navydoc
ParticipantYou’re right, it was rude and I try not to do that, but for some reason this post caught me as way too unrealistic. I have identified my specialty before, I’m an obstetrician, and I typically have a great deal of patience with women in pain.
As far as unacceptable, it is a (fairly) anonymous blog, unacceptable comments DO occaisionally occur in the spirit of the moment. I’ll behave.
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December 19, 2007 at 3:47 PM #120967
eagleeye
ParticipantSubmitted by Navydoc on December 19, 2007 – 1:22pm.
I can’t believe you’re honestly asking this question. Do you want the landlord to wipe your ass for you too? Ok, that one was probably over the top, but my point is the landlord isn’t responsible for any little imperfection in your home. Just like you would feel ill-used if you left a spot in the oven when you left and he kept your security deposit.Navydoc your remarks were rude and unacceptable for someone posting as a Navy physician. I certainly hope you treat your patients with more respect. I’m curious, what is your specialty? I think the renter is expecting too much in this case too but what do your degrading comments do to help the situation?
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December 19, 2007 at 3:47 PM #121000
eagleeye
ParticipantSubmitted by Navydoc on December 19, 2007 – 1:22pm.
I can’t believe you’re honestly asking this question. Do you want the landlord to wipe your ass for you too? Ok, that one was probably over the top, but my point is the landlord isn’t responsible for any little imperfection in your home. Just like you would feel ill-used if you left a spot in the oven when you left and he kept your security deposit.Navydoc your remarks were rude and unacceptable for someone posting as a Navy physician. I certainly hope you treat your patients with more respect. I’m curious, what is your specialty? I think the renter is expecting too much in this case too but what do your degrading comments do to help the situation?
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December 19, 2007 at 3:47 PM #121048
eagleeye
ParticipantSubmitted by Navydoc on December 19, 2007 – 1:22pm.
I can’t believe you’re honestly asking this question. Do you want the landlord to wipe your ass for you too? Ok, that one was probably over the top, but my point is the landlord isn’t responsible for any little imperfection in your home. Just like you would feel ill-used if you left a spot in the oven when you left and he kept your security deposit.Navydoc your remarks were rude and unacceptable for someone posting as a Navy physician. I certainly hope you treat your patients with more respect. I’m curious, what is your specialty? I think the renter is expecting too much in this case too but what do your degrading comments do to help the situation?
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December 19, 2007 at 3:47 PM #121071
eagleeye
ParticipantSubmitted by Navydoc on December 19, 2007 – 1:22pm.
I can’t believe you’re honestly asking this question. Do you want the landlord to wipe your ass for you too? Ok, that one was probably over the top, but my point is the landlord isn’t responsible for any little imperfection in your home. Just like you would feel ill-used if you left a spot in the oven when you left and he kept your security deposit.Navydoc your remarks were rude and unacceptable for someone posting as a Navy physician. I certainly hope you treat your patients with more respect. I’m curious, what is your specialty? I think the renter is expecting too much in this case too but what do your degrading comments do to help the situation?
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December 19, 2007 at 3:17 PM #120932
(former)FormerSanDiegan
ParticipantBTW, it’s not too early for your 15-year old to learn how to be the man of his house. He’d probably work for cookies, too.
Wait, there’s a 15-year old in the house. That explains it. Everyone knows that mice are attracted to pot. The kid probably has a stash somewhere in the garage.
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December 19, 2007 at 3:17 PM #120966
(former)FormerSanDiegan
ParticipantBTW, it’s not too early for your 15-year old to learn how to be the man of his house. He’d probably work for cookies, too.
Wait, there’s a 15-year old in the house. That explains it. Everyone knows that mice are attracted to pot. The kid probably has a stash somewhere in the garage.
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December 19, 2007 at 3:17 PM #121013
(former)FormerSanDiegan
ParticipantBTW, it’s not too early for your 15-year old to learn how to be the man of his house. He’d probably work for cookies, too.
Wait, there’s a 15-year old in the house. That explains it. Everyone knows that mice are attracted to pot. The kid probably has a stash somewhere in the garage.
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December 19, 2007 at 3:17 PM #121035
(former)FormerSanDiegan
ParticipantBTW, it’s not too early for your 15-year old to learn how to be the man of his house. He’d probably work for cookies, too.
Wait, there’s a 15-year old in the house. That explains it. Everyone knows that mice are attracted to pot. The kid probably has a stash somewhere in the garage.
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December 19, 2007 at 3:06 PM #120922
Bugs
ParticipantThere’s no such thing as a property that is immune from the occasional pest. Urban – suburban – rural, we live in and share our environment with critters, bugs and thingies of all types. They can wiggle through the smallest of openings, too. There’s no such thing as a house that is secure from the local critters.
If a wasp flew into your home you wouldn’t haul the landlord out to get it, would you? I hope not.
Buy some traps, set them out in likely hidey places – like where you’re seeing the droppings, and double down on your efforts to deny them a food source. This will all be over in the next week, two at the most.
Your other alternative is to be nicer to the men in your life – maybe you can get one of them to do it for you in exchange for……cookies. Yeah, cookies. Men will do most anything for a woman who puts out cookies.
BTW, it’s not too early for your 15-year old to learn how to be the man of his house. He’d probably work for cookies, too.
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December 19, 2007 at 3:06 PM #120955
Bugs
ParticipantThere’s no such thing as a property that is immune from the occasional pest. Urban – suburban – rural, we live in and share our environment with critters, bugs and thingies of all types. They can wiggle through the smallest of openings, too. There’s no such thing as a house that is secure from the local critters.
If a wasp flew into your home you wouldn’t haul the landlord out to get it, would you? I hope not.
Buy some traps, set them out in likely hidey places – like where you’re seeing the droppings, and double down on your efforts to deny them a food source. This will all be over in the next week, two at the most.
Your other alternative is to be nicer to the men in your life – maybe you can get one of them to do it for you in exchange for……cookies. Yeah, cookies. Men will do most anything for a woman who puts out cookies.
BTW, it’s not too early for your 15-year old to learn how to be the man of his house. He’d probably work for cookies, too.
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December 19, 2007 at 3:06 PM #121003
Bugs
ParticipantThere’s no such thing as a property that is immune from the occasional pest. Urban – suburban – rural, we live in and share our environment with critters, bugs and thingies of all types. They can wiggle through the smallest of openings, too. There’s no such thing as a house that is secure from the local critters.
If a wasp flew into your home you wouldn’t haul the landlord out to get it, would you? I hope not.
Buy some traps, set them out in likely hidey places – like where you’re seeing the droppings, and double down on your efforts to deny them a food source. This will all be over in the next week, two at the most.
Your other alternative is to be nicer to the men in your life – maybe you can get one of them to do it for you in exchange for……cookies. Yeah, cookies. Men will do most anything for a woman who puts out cookies.
BTW, it’s not too early for your 15-year old to learn how to be the man of his house. He’d probably work for cookies, too.
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December 19, 2007 at 3:06 PM #121026
Bugs
ParticipantThere’s no such thing as a property that is immune from the occasional pest. Urban – suburban – rural, we live in and share our environment with critters, bugs and thingies of all types. They can wiggle through the smallest of openings, too. There’s no such thing as a house that is secure from the local critters.
If a wasp flew into your home you wouldn’t haul the landlord out to get it, would you? I hope not.
Buy some traps, set them out in likely hidey places – like where you’re seeing the droppings, and double down on your efforts to deny them a food source. This will all be over in the next week, two at the most.
Your other alternative is to be nicer to the men in your life – maybe you can get one of them to do it for you in exchange for……cookies. Yeah, cookies. Men will do most anything for a woman who puts out cookies.
BTW, it’s not too early for your 15-year old to learn how to be the man of his house. He’d probably work for cookies, too.
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December 19, 2007 at 2:13 PM #120897
pbnative
ParticipantSeems obvious… call an exterminator! Usually the evaluation is free. They’ll tell you what you can do to prevent/fix the problem, and you can take that info to your landlord if you think there is something specific he is responsible for.
Or, get a homicidal cat.
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December 19, 2007 at 2:13 PM #120930
pbnative
ParticipantSeems obvious… call an exterminator! Usually the evaluation is free. They’ll tell you what you can do to prevent/fix the problem, and you can take that info to your landlord if you think there is something specific he is responsible for.
Or, get a homicidal cat.
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December 19, 2007 at 2:13 PM #120978
pbnative
ParticipantSeems obvious… call an exterminator! Usually the evaluation is free. They’ll tell you what you can do to prevent/fix the problem, and you can take that info to your landlord if you think there is something specific he is responsible for.
Or, get a homicidal cat.
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December 19, 2007 at 2:13 PM #120999
pbnative
ParticipantSeems obvious… call an exterminator! Usually the evaluation is free. They’ll tell you what you can do to prevent/fix the problem, and you can take that info to your landlord if you think there is something specific he is responsible for.
Or, get a homicidal cat.
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December 19, 2007 at 1:09 PM #120882
blue_sky
ParticipantFrom http://fairhousingoc.org/landlord.html
Q. Is a landlord obligated to make repairs in a rental unit?
A. The California Civil Code, section 1941, makes a landlord responsible for maintaining a rental unit in livable condition, unless the tenant caused the damage.
Q. What is a livable (tenantable) condition?
A. A rental unity is NOT livable if it substantially lacks any of the following:
– Roof, walls and windows that do not leak
– Working plumbing or gas facilities
– Water supply of hot and cold running water connected to a sewage disposal system
– Heating system that works
– Electrical lighting and wiring in working order
– Building and grounds kept clean, sanitary, and free from garbage, rodents, and vermin
– Adequate number of garbage cans or dumpsters in good repair
– Floors, stairways and railing in good repair
While I’m not sure your mice are enough to get over the hurdle of ‘substantially lacking’, you could drop ‘Section 1941 violation’ in your next conversation and see what happens.
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December 19, 2007 at 1:09 PM #120915
blue_sky
ParticipantFrom http://fairhousingoc.org/landlord.html
Q. Is a landlord obligated to make repairs in a rental unit?
A. The California Civil Code, section 1941, makes a landlord responsible for maintaining a rental unit in livable condition, unless the tenant caused the damage.
Q. What is a livable (tenantable) condition?
A. A rental unity is NOT livable if it substantially lacks any of the following:
– Roof, walls and windows that do not leak
– Working plumbing or gas facilities
– Water supply of hot and cold running water connected to a sewage disposal system
– Heating system that works
– Electrical lighting and wiring in working order
– Building and grounds kept clean, sanitary, and free from garbage, rodents, and vermin
– Adequate number of garbage cans or dumpsters in good repair
– Floors, stairways and railing in good repair
While I’m not sure your mice are enough to get over the hurdle of ‘substantially lacking’, you could drop ‘Section 1941 violation’ in your next conversation and see what happens.
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December 19, 2007 at 1:09 PM #120963
blue_sky
ParticipantFrom http://fairhousingoc.org/landlord.html
Q. Is a landlord obligated to make repairs in a rental unit?
A. The California Civil Code, section 1941, makes a landlord responsible for maintaining a rental unit in livable condition, unless the tenant caused the damage.
Q. What is a livable (tenantable) condition?
A. A rental unity is NOT livable if it substantially lacks any of the following:
– Roof, walls and windows that do not leak
– Working plumbing or gas facilities
– Water supply of hot and cold running water connected to a sewage disposal system
– Heating system that works
– Electrical lighting and wiring in working order
– Building and grounds kept clean, sanitary, and free from garbage, rodents, and vermin
– Adequate number of garbage cans or dumpsters in good repair
– Floors, stairways and railing in good repair
While I’m not sure your mice are enough to get over the hurdle of ‘substantially lacking’, you could drop ‘Section 1941 violation’ in your next conversation and see what happens.
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December 19, 2007 at 1:09 PM #120985
blue_sky
ParticipantFrom http://fairhousingoc.org/landlord.html
Q. Is a landlord obligated to make repairs in a rental unit?
A. The California Civil Code, section 1941, makes a landlord responsible for maintaining a rental unit in livable condition, unless the tenant caused the damage.
Q. What is a livable (tenantable) condition?
A. A rental unity is NOT livable if it substantially lacks any of the following:
– Roof, walls and windows that do not leak
– Working plumbing or gas facilities
– Water supply of hot and cold running water connected to a sewage disposal system
– Heating system that works
– Electrical lighting and wiring in working order
– Building and grounds kept clean, sanitary, and free from garbage, rodents, and vermin
– Adequate number of garbage cans or dumpsters in good repair
– Floors, stairways and railing in good repair
While I’m not sure your mice are enough to get over the hurdle of ‘substantially lacking’, you could drop ‘Section 1941 violation’ in your next conversation and see what happens.
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December 19, 2007 at 1:00 PM #120866
(former)FormerSanDiegan
ParticipantOk, that’s what I asked in my post. In light of the fact that I keep my place clean with no food in the garage, what could I have done to cause this surveyor? I would like to know what I did to draw the mice
The mistake you made was to have a warm place away from the elements. Mice typically move indoors during the winter. It’s not a food thing.
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December 19, 2007 at 1:00 PM #120901
(former)FormerSanDiegan
ParticipantOk, that’s what I asked in my post. In light of the fact that I keep my place clean with no food in the garage, what could I have done to cause this surveyor? I would like to know what I did to draw the mice
The mistake you made was to have a warm place away from the elements. Mice typically move indoors during the winter. It’s not a food thing.
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December 19, 2007 at 1:00 PM #120948
(former)FormerSanDiegan
ParticipantOk, that’s what I asked in my post. In light of the fact that I keep my place clean with no food in the garage, what could I have done to cause this surveyor? I would like to know what I did to draw the mice
The mistake you made was to have a warm place away from the elements. Mice typically move indoors during the winter. It’s not a food thing.
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December 19, 2007 at 1:00 PM #120969
(former)FormerSanDiegan
ParticipantOk, that’s what I asked in my post. In light of the fact that I keep my place clean with no food in the garage, what could I have done to cause this surveyor? I would like to know what I did to draw the mice
The mistake you made was to have a warm place away from the elements. Mice typically move indoors during the winter. It’s not a food thing.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:49 PM #120846
Anonymous
GuestTaz: “A mouse in the garage – how AWFUL for you! The next thing you know, there’ll be a fly in the kitchen and maybe even a skunk in the back yard! Better move to a more “upscale” neighborhood…
Oh, except that I get mice in my laundry room in Mission Hills from time to time…no food out there either, I think it’s just shelter from the rain/elements. Go figure, little critters like/enjoy that, too.”
Taz, dearest…Perhaps you like the little critters in your garage. You all can dance around and then you can have a tea party together and serve them cheese and crackers…Yum!
I, however, don’t like mice in my garage. As I have already made an attempt to get rid of them, I think it now rests on the landlord.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:49 PM #120881
Anonymous
GuestTaz: “A mouse in the garage – how AWFUL for you! The next thing you know, there’ll be a fly in the kitchen and maybe even a skunk in the back yard! Better move to a more “upscale” neighborhood…
Oh, except that I get mice in my laundry room in Mission Hills from time to time…no food out there either, I think it’s just shelter from the rain/elements. Go figure, little critters like/enjoy that, too.”
Taz, dearest…Perhaps you like the little critters in your garage. You all can dance around and then you can have a tea party together and serve them cheese and crackers…Yum!
I, however, don’t like mice in my garage. As I have already made an attempt to get rid of them, I think it now rests on the landlord.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:49 PM #120928
Anonymous
GuestTaz: “A mouse in the garage – how AWFUL for you! The next thing you know, there’ll be a fly in the kitchen and maybe even a skunk in the back yard! Better move to a more “upscale” neighborhood…
Oh, except that I get mice in my laundry room in Mission Hills from time to time…no food out there either, I think it’s just shelter from the rain/elements. Go figure, little critters like/enjoy that, too.”
Taz, dearest…Perhaps you like the little critters in your garage. You all can dance around and then you can have a tea party together and serve them cheese and crackers…Yum!
I, however, don’t like mice in my garage. As I have already made an attempt to get rid of them, I think it now rests on the landlord.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:49 PM #120949
Anonymous
GuestTaz: “A mouse in the garage – how AWFUL for you! The next thing you know, there’ll be a fly in the kitchen and maybe even a skunk in the back yard! Better move to a more “upscale” neighborhood…
Oh, except that I get mice in my laundry room in Mission Hills from time to time…no food out there either, I think it’s just shelter from the rain/elements. Go figure, little critters like/enjoy that, too.”
Taz, dearest…Perhaps you like the little critters in your garage. You all can dance around and then you can have a tea party together and serve them cheese and crackers…Yum!
I, however, don’t like mice in my garage. As I have already made an attempt to get rid of them, I think it now rests on the landlord.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:34 PM #120826
taz
ParticipantA mouse in the garage – how AWFUL for you! The next thing you know, there’ll be a fly in the kitchen and maybe even a skunk in the back yard! Better move to a more “upscale” neighborhood…
Oh, except that I get mice in my laundry room in Mission Hills from time to time…no food out there either, I think it’s just shelter from the rain/elements. Go figure, little critters like/enjoy that, too.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:34 PM #120862
taz
ParticipantA mouse in the garage – how AWFUL for you! The next thing you know, there’ll be a fly in the kitchen and maybe even a skunk in the back yard! Better move to a more “upscale” neighborhood…
Oh, except that I get mice in my laundry room in Mission Hills from time to time…no food out there either, I think it’s just shelter from the rain/elements. Go figure, little critters like/enjoy that, too.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:34 PM #120908
taz
ParticipantA mouse in the garage – how AWFUL for you! The next thing you know, there’ll be a fly in the kitchen and maybe even a skunk in the back yard! Better move to a more “upscale” neighborhood…
Oh, except that I get mice in my laundry room in Mission Hills from time to time…no food out there either, I think it’s just shelter from the rain/elements. Go figure, little critters like/enjoy that, too.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:34 PM #120929
taz
ParticipantA mouse in the garage – how AWFUL for you! The next thing you know, there’ll be a fly in the kitchen and maybe even a skunk in the back yard! Better move to a more “upscale” neighborhood…
Oh, except that I get mice in my laundry room in Mission Hills from time to time…no food out there either, I think it’s just shelter from the rain/elements. Go figure, little critters like/enjoy that, too.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:38 PM #120703
no_such_reality
ParticipantYou know what, I’m thinking this site was a bad place to ask because those of you who are landlords care first and foremost about your bottomline: How much you can PROFIT. Translation: you’re GREEDY
So you’re saying they should provide a place for you to rent, take all the risk of owning, the hassles of you calling, the paperwork for taxes, the maintenance issues, the advertising, credit check of clients, and expect to make nothing from it.
Yes, they should do it for free. And be thankyou you stoop to call them for a mouse.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:46 PM #120718
Anonymous
Guestno_such: “So you’re saying they should provide a place for you to rent, take all the risk of owning, the hassles of you calling, the paperwork for taxes, the maintenance issues, the advertising, credit check of clients, and expect to make nothing from it.
Yes, they should do it for free. And be thankyou you stoop to call them for a mouse.”
Well, no such, that’s what comes with the responsibility of being a landlord. If someone doesn’t want to assume such responsibility they shouldn’t be a landlord.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:46 PM #120851
Anonymous
Guestno_such: “So you’re saying they should provide a place for you to rent, take all the risk of owning, the hassles of you calling, the paperwork for taxes, the maintenance issues, the advertising, credit check of clients, and expect to make nothing from it.
Yes, they should do it for free. And be thankyou you stoop to call them for a mouse.”
Well, no such, that’s what comes with the responsibility of being a landlord. If someone doesn’t want to assume such responsibility they shouldn’t be a landlord.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:46 PM #120886
Anonymous
Guestno_such: “So you’re saying they should provide a place for you to rent, take all the risk of owning, the hassles of you calling, the paperwork for taxes, the maintenance issues, the advertising, credit check of clients, and expect to make nothing from it.
Yes, they should do it for free. And be thankyou you stoop to call them for a mouse.”
Well, no such, that’s what comes with the responsibility of being a landlord. If someone doesn’t want to assume such responsibility they shouldn’t be a landlord.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:46 PM #120933
Anonymous
Guestno_such: “So you’re saying they should provide a place for you to rent, take all the risk of owning, the hassles of you calling, the paperwork for taxes, the maintenance issues, the advertising, credit check of clients, and expect to make nothing from it.
Yes, they should do it for free. And be thankyou you stoop to call them for a mouse.”
Well, no such, that’s what comes with the responsibility of being a landlord. If someone doesn’t want to assume such responsibility they shouldn’t be a landlord.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:46 PM #120954
Anonymous
Guestno_such: “So you’re saying they should provide a place for you to rent, take all the risk of owning, the hassles of you calling, the paperwork for taxes, the maintenance issues, the advertising, credit check of clients, and expect to make nothing from it.
Yes, they should do it for free. And be thankyou you stoop to call them for a mouse.”
Well, no such, that’s what comes with the responsibility of being a landlord. If someone doesn’t want to assume such responsibility they shouldn’t be a landlord.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:38 PM #120835
no_such_reality
ParticipantYou know what, I’m thinking this site was a bad place to ask because those of you who are landlords care first and foremost about your bottomline: How much you can PROFIT. Translation: you’re GREEDY
So you’re saying they should provide a place for you to rent, take all the risk of owning, the hassles of you calling, the paperwork for taxes, the maintenance issues, the advertising, credit check of clients, and expect to make nothing from it.
Yes, they should do it for free. And be thankyou you stoop to call them for a mouse.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:38 PM #120873
no_such_reality
ParticipantYou know what, I’m thinking this site was a bad place to ask because those of you who are landlords care first and foremost about your bottomline: How much you can PROFIT. Translation: you’re GREEDY
So you’re saying they should provide a place for you to rent, take all the risk of owning, the hassles of you calling, the paperwork for taxes, the maintenance issues, the advertising, credit check of clients, and expect to make nothing from it.
Yes, they should do it for free. And be thankyou you stoop to call them for a mouse.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:38 PM #120918
no_such_reality
ParticipantYou know what, I’m thinking this site was a bad place to ask because those of you who are landlords care first and foremost about your bottomline: How much you can PROFIT. Translation: you’re GREEDY
So you’re saying they should provide a place for you to rent, take all the risk of owning, the hassles of you calling, the paperwork for taxes, the maintenance issues, the advertising, credit check of clients, and expect to make nothing from it.
Yes, they should do it for free. And be thankyou you stoop to call them for a mouse.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:38 PM #120939
no_such_reality
ParticipantYou know what, I’m thinking this site was a bad place to ask because those of you who are landlords care first and foremost about your bottomline: How much you can PROFIT. Translation: you’re GREEDY
So you’re saying they should provide a place for you to rent, take all the risk of owning, the hassles of you calling, the paperwork for taxes, the maintenance issues, the advertising, credit check of clients, and expect to make nothing from it.
Yes, they should do it for free. And be thankyou you stoop to call them for a mouse.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:32 PM #120816
Anonymous
Guestsurveyor: “One mouse does not an infestation make…”
Surveyor, it’s more than one mice. It’s a whole family. I’m sure of that. They have left droppings all over my belongings in the garage. I have personally seen more than one.
“If an infestation degrades your rental to the degree that it makes living there a hazard, then perhaps your landlord should call an exterminator and he will take care of the problem.
Otherwise, it is a maintenance problem that is borne by the tenant. Put out a few mouse traps and have your son check them.”
Ok, that’s what I asked in my post. In light of the fact that I keep my place clean with no food in the garage, what could I have done to cause this surveyor? I would like to know what I did to draw the mice.
“I’m a nicer landlord than most and I would probably go and place a few traps for you, but even I would roll my eyes up at such a request.”
You know what, I’m thinking this site was a bad place to ask because those of you who are landlords care first and foremost about your bottomline: How much you can PROFIT. Translation: you’re GREEDY.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:32 PM #120852
Anonymous
Guestsurveyor: “One mouse does not an infestation make…”
Surveyor, it’s more than one mice. It’s a whole family. I’m sure of that. They have left droppings all over my belongings in the garage. I have personally seen more than one.
“If an infestation degrades your rental to the degree that it makes living there a hazard, then perhaps your landlord should call an exterminator and he will take care of the problem.
Otherwise, it is a maintenance problem that is borne by the tenant. Put out a few mouse traps and have your son check them.”
Ok, that’s what I asked in my post. In light of the fact that I keep my place clean with no food in the garage, what could I have done to cause this surveyor? I would like to know what I did to draw the mice.
“I’m a nicer landlord than most and I would probably go and place a few traps for you, but even I would roll my eyes up at such a request.”
You know what, I’m thinking this site was a bad place to ask because those of you who are landlords care first and foremost about your bottomline: How much you can PROFIT. Translation: you’re GREEDY.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:32 PM #120898
Anonymous
Guestsurveyor: “One mouse does not an infestation make…”
Surveyor, it’s more than one mice. It’s a whole family. I’m sure of that. They have left droppings all over my belongings in the garage. I have personally seen more than one.
“If an infestation degrades your rental to the degree that it makes living there a hazard, then perhaps your landlord should call an exterminator and he will take care of the problem.
Otherwise, it is a maintenance problem that is borne by the tenant. Put out a few mouse traps and have your son check them.”
Ok, that’s what I asked in my post. In light of the fact that I keep my place clean with no food in the garage, what could I have done to cause this surveyor? I would like to know what I did to draw the mice.
“I’m a nicer landlord than most and I would probably go and place a few traps for you, but even I would roll my eyes up at such a request.”
You know what, I’m thinking this site was a bad place to ask because those of you who are landlords care first and foremost about your bottomline: How much you can PROFIT. Translation: you’re GREEDY.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:32 PM #120919
Anonymous
Guestsurveyor: “One mouse does not an infestation make…”
Surveyor, it’s more than one mice. It’s a whole family. I’m sure of that. They have left droppings all over my belongings in the garage. I have personally seen more than one.
“If an infestation degrades your rental to the degree that it makes living there a hazard, then perhaps your landlord should call an exterminator and he will take care of the problem.
Otherwise, it is a maintenance problem that is borne by the tenant. Put out a few mouse traps and have your son check them.”
Ok, that’s what I asked in my post. In light of the fact that I keep my place clean with no food in the garage, what could I have done to cause this surveyor? I would like to know what I did to draw the mice.
“I’m a nicer landlord than most and I would probably go and place a few traps for you, but even I would roll my eyes up at such a request.”
You know what, I’m thinking this site was a bad place to ask because those of you who are landlords care first and foremost about your bottomline: How much you can PROFIT. Translation: you’re GREEDY.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:25 PM #120801
surveyor
ParticipantOne mouse does not an infestation make…
If an infestation degrades your rental to the degree that it makes living there a hazard, then perhaps your landlord should call an exterminator and he will take care of the problem.
Otherwise, it is a maintenance problem that is borne by the tenant. Put out a few mouse traps and have your son check them.
I’m a nicer landlord than most and I would probably go and place a few traps for you, but even I would roll my eyes up at such a request.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:25 PM #120837
surveyor
ParticipantOne mouse does not an infestation make…
If an infestation degrades your rental to the degree that it makes living there a hazard, then perhaps your landlord should call an exterminator and he will take care of the problem.
Otherwise, it is a maintenance problem that is borne by the tenant. Put out a few mouse traps and have your son check them.
I’m a nicer landlord than most and I would probably go and place a few traps for you, but even I would roll my eyes up at such a request.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:25 PM #120883
surveyor
ParticipantOne mouse does not an infestation make…
If an infestation degrades your rental to the degree that it makes living there a hazard, then perhaps your landlord should call an exterminator and he will take care of the problem.
Otherwise, it is a maintenance problem that is borne by the tenant. Put out a few mouse traps and have your son check them.
I’m a nicer landlord than most and I would probably go and place a few traps for you, but even I would roll my eyes up at such a request.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:25 PM #120904
surveyor
ParticipantOne mouse does not an infestation make…
If an infestation degrades your rental to the degree that it makes living there a hazard, then perhaps your landlord should call an exterminator and he will take care of the problem.
Otherwise, it is a maintenance problem that is borne by the tenant. Put out a few mouse traps and have your son check them.
I’m a nicer landlord than most and I would probably go and place a few traps for you, but even I would roll my eyes up at such a request.
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December 19, 2007 at 12:14 PM #120768
Anonymous
GuestHLS: “If you want to hire an exterminator, they will set traps or spray and when the critters return they will charge you to do it again.”
Ok…then let my landlord dig in his pocket and pay them again. If it’s a two-step process to get rid of the mice so be it. I deserve to live somewhere pest-free.
HLS: “If you OWNED the house, do you think that a mouse wouldn’t appear ? You going to complain to the lender and demand they get rid of it or you are outta there ?”
If I OWNED the house, I would be responsible for paying for the exterminators myself. Since I don’t, I was asking if the “OWNER” is responsible to fix this problem.
And I have no idea why a mouse appeared. Like I said, I don’t eat or keep an unkempt garage. The nice neighbors across the street have a messy somewhat dirty garage and they keep it open often. Her husband does furniture refinishing in there and her children play in there. I don’t think there are problems with rodents in her garage. If there were, I don’t think she would let her children play in there.
That’s why I mentioned the posibility of my garage containing a hole in the foundation somewhere. If so, are you telling me it’s my responsibility to fix that too? Wouldn’t a decent owner hire someone to come out and check for that since there is a problem??
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December 19, 2007 at 12:14 PM #120802
Anonymous
GuestHLS: “If you want to hire an exterminator, they will set traps or spray and when the critters return they will charge you to do it again.”
Ok…then let my landlord dig in his pocket and pay them again. If it’s a two-step process to get rid of the mice so be it. I deserve to live somewhere pest-free.
HLS: “If you OWNED the house, do you think that a mouse wouldn’t appear ? You going to complain to the lender and demand they get rid of it or you are outta there ?”
If I OWNED the house, I would be responsible for paying for the exterminators myself. Since I don’t, I was asking if the “OWNER” is responsible to fix this problem.
And I have no idea why a mouse appeared. Like I said, I don’t eat or keep an unkempt garage. The nice neighbors across the street have a messy somewhat dirty garage and they keep it open often. Her husband does furniture refinishing in there and her children play in there. I don’t think there are problems with rodents in her garage. If there were, I don’t think she would let her children play in there.
That’s why I mentioned the posibility of my garage containing a hole in the foundation somewhere. If so, are you telling me it’s my responsibility to fix that too? Wouldn’t a decent owner hire someone to come out and check for that since there is a problem??
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December 19, 2007 at 12:14 PM #120847
Anonymous
GuestHLS: “If you want to hire an exterminator, they will set traps or spray and when the critters return they will charge you to do it again.”
Ok…then let my landlord dig in his pocket and pay them again. If it’s a two-step process to get rid of the mice so be it. I deserve to live somewhere pest-free.
HLS: “If you OWNED the house, do you think that a mouse wouldn’t appear ? You going to complain to the lender and demand they get rid of it or you are outta there ?”
If I OWNED the house, I would be responsible for paying for the exterminators myself. Since I don’t, I was asking if the “OWNER” is responsible to fix this problem.
And I have no idea why a mouse appeared. Like I said, I don’t eat or keep an unkempt garage. The nice neighbors across the street have a messy somewhat dirty garage and they keep it open often. Her husband does furniture refinishing in there and her children play in there. I don’t think there are problems with rodents in her garage. If there were, I don’t think she would let her children play in there.
That’s why I mentioned the posibility of my garage containing a hole in the foundation somewhere. If so, are you telling me it’s my responsibility to fix that too? Wouldn’t a decent owner hire someone to come out and check for that since there is a problem??
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December 19, 2007 at 12:14 PM #120869
Anonymous
GuestHLS: “If you want to hire an exterminator, they will set traps or spray and when the critters return they will charge you to do it again.”
Ok…then let my landlord dig in his pocket and pay them again. If it’s a two-step process to get rid of the mice so be it. I deserve to live somewhere pest-free.
HLS: “If you OWNED the house, do you think that a mouse wouldn’t appear ? You going to complain to the lender and demand they get rid of it or you are outta there ?”
If I OWNED the house, I would be responsible for paying for the exterminators myself. Since I don’t, I was asking if the “OWNER” is responsible to fix this problem.
And I have no idea why a mouse appeared. Like I said, I don’t eat or keep an unkempt garage. The nice neighbors across the street have a messy somewhat dirty garage and they keep it open often. Her husband does furniture refinishing in there and her children play in there. I don’t think there are problems with rodents in her garage. If there were, I don’t think she would let her children play in there.
That’s why I mentioned the posibility of my garage containing a hole in the foundation somewhere. If so, are you telling me it’s my responsibility to fix that too? Wouldn’t a decent owner hire someone to come out and check for that since there is a problem??
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December 19, 2007 at 11:24 AM #120735
HLS
ParticipantAre you kidding ? it’s in the GARAGE!!
What did the LL do wrong ?Where I live, there are spiders, mice, rats, bats, coyotes, snakes, ants, hummingbirds, orioles, hawks and an occasional mountain lion in the ‘hood
The species were all here before the house was built.Only the critters with good taste (or an education) want to live in an upscale community.
I’ve been a landlord for about 25 years. I would tell you to get some traps. The mice were probably in the area before you moved in.
Do you realize how much your landlord is probably losing every month by renting to you ?
I’m a better landlord than most, but won’t put up with “demanding” tenants.If you want to hire an exterminator, they will set traps or spray and when the critters return they will charge you to do it again.
If you OWNED the house, do you think that a mouse wouldn’t appear ? You going to complain to the lender and demand they get rid of it or you are outta there ?
OMG
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December 19, 2007 at 11:24 AM #120771
HLS
ParticipantAre you kidding ? it’s in the GARAGE!!
What did the LL do wrong ?Where I live, there are spiders, mice, rats, bats, coyotes, snakes, ants, hummingbirds, orioles, hawks and an occasional mountain lion in the ‘hood
The species were all here before the house was built.Only the critters with good taste (or an education) want to live in an upscale community.
I’ve been a landlord for about 25 years. I would tell you to get some traps. The mice were probably in the area before you moved in.
Do you realize how much your landlord is probably losing every month by renting to you ?
I’m a better landlord than most, but won’t put up with “demanding” tenants.If you want to hire an exterminator, they will set traps or spray and when the critters return they will charge you to do it again.
If you OWNED the house, do you think that a mouse wouldn’t appear ? You going to complain to the lender and demand they get rid of it or you are outta there ?
OMG
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December 19, 2007 at 11:24 AM #120817
HLS
ParticipantAre you kidding ? it’s in the GARAGE!!
What did the LL do wrong ?Where I live, there are spiders, mice, rats, bats, coyotes, snakes, ants, hummingbirds, orioles, hawks and an occasional mountain lion in the ‘hood
The species were all here before the house was built.Only the critters with good taste (or an education) want to live in an upscale community.
I’ve been a landlord for about 25 years. I would tell you to get some traps. The mice were probably in the area before you moved in.
Do you realize how much your landlord is probably losing every month by renting to you ?
I’m a better landlord than most, but won’t put up with “demanding” tenants.If you want to hire an exterminator, they will set traps or spray and when the critters return they will charge you to do it again.
If you OWNED the house, do you think that a mouse wouldn’t appear ? You going to complain to the lender and demand they get rid of it or you are outta there ?
OMG
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December 19, 2007 at 11:24 AM #120839
HLS
ParticipantAre you kidding ? it’s in the GARAGE!!
What did the LL do wrong ?Where I live, there are spiders, mice, rats, bats, coyotes, snakes, ants, hummingbirds, orioles, hawks and an occasional mountain lion in the ‘hood
The species were all here before the house was built.Only the critters with good taste (or an education) want to live in an upscale community.
I’ve been a landlord for about 25 years. I would tell you to get some traps. The mice were probably in the area before you moved in.
Do you realize how much your landlord is probably losing every month by renting to you ?
I’m a better landlord than most, but won’t put up with “demanding” tenants.If you want to hire an exterminator, they will set traps or spray and when the critters return they will charge you to do it again.
If you OWNED the house, do you think that a mouse wouldn’t appear ? You going to complain to the lender and demand they get rid of it or you are outta there ?
OMG
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December 19, 2007 at 11:46 AM #120599
lendingbubblecontinues
Participantnever mind
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December 19, 2007 at 11:46 AM #120731
lendingbubblecontinues
Participantnever mind
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December 19, 2007 at 11:46 AM #120766
lendingbubblecontinues
Participantnever mind
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December 19, 2007 at 11:46 AM #120812
lendingbubblecontinues
Participantnever mind
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December 19, 2007 at 11:46 AM #120834
lendingbubblecontinues
Participantnever mind
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December 19, 2007 at 4:40 PM #120890
Trojan4Life
ParticipantMarion,
You certainly are a lightning rod for conversation. Whether intentional or not (and I think not), your posts and comments get responses. Perhaps its the feminine advantage (or disadvantage as this board is dominated by males), but you take everything in stride and have thick skin (probably softer than most of ours).
I too was pretty put off by Navydoc’s comments. As an Air Force officer, I think all military officers try to carry ourselves a little more professionally than that. That stuff flies with the sailors and airmen when we’re out at sea or deployed, but we should probably leave it there too.
I had a mouse problem in a brand new house in Colorado a few years ago. Just kept trapping the little buggers (I was an owner then). I had two raccoons in my garage the other night eating our dog food…they scurried off when they saw me. In no hurry mind you, just kind of trotted away.
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December 19, 2007 at 5:18 PM #120956
Allan from Fallbrook
ParticipantTrojan4Life: Air Force officer? Man, I hope you weren’t a jet jock! You guys used to drop bombs on us all the time! Besides everyone knows that the Army officer corps is the backbone of this fine nation. Now that I have the propaganda out of the way, I’d like to get back to the rodent/vermin infestation issue.
When I was a kid, we had a big Rottie named Thor. Thor would routinely frag cats, squirrels, rabbits and other small, furry woodland creatures. I bring this up because I had the thankless task of cleaning up after he was done. Set some traps, and have Junior do cleanup after the traps have triggered. You don’t have to deal with the unsightly issue of dead vermin, and your 15 year old learns to cowboy up and be a man.
“From Valley Forge to Iraq, Rangers Have Led The Way” Hoo-ah.
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December 19, 2007 at 5:18 PM #121092
Allan from Fallbrook
ParticipantTrojan4Life: Air Force officer? Man, I hope you weren’t a jet jock! You guys used to drop bombs on us all the time! Besides everyone knows that the Army officer corps is the backbone of this fine nation. Now that I have the propaganda out of the way, I’d like to get back to the rodent/vermin infestation issue.
When I was a kid, we had a big Rottie named Thor. Thor would routinely frag cats, squirrels, rabbits and other small, furry woodland creatures. I bring this up because I had the thankless task of cleaning up after he was done. Set some traps, and have Junior do cleanup after the traps have triggered. You don’t have to deal with the unsightly issue of dead vermin, and your 15 year old learns to cowboy up and be a man.
“From Valley Forge to Iraq, Rangers Have Led The Way” Hoo-ah.
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December 19, 2007 at 5:18 PM #121125
Allan from Fallbrook
ParticipantTrojan4Life: Air Force officer? Man, I hope you weren’t a jet jock! You guys used to drop bombs on us all the time! Besides everyone knows that the Army officer corps is the backbone of this fine nation. Now that I have the propaganda out of the way, I’d like to get back to the rodent/vermin infestation issue.
When I was a kid, we had a big Rottie named Thor. Thor would routinely frag cats, squirrels, rabbits and other small, furry woodland creatures. I bring this up because I had the thankless task of cleaning up after he was done. Set some traps, and have Junior do cleanup after the traps have triggered. You don’t have to deal with the unsightly issue of dead vermin, and your 15 year old learns to cowboy up and be a man.
“From Valley Forge to Iraq, Rangers Have Led The Way” Hoo-ah.
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December 19, 2007 at 5:18 PM #121173
Allan from Fallbrook
ParticipantTrojan4Life: Air Force officer? Man, I hope you weren’t a jet jock! You guys used to drop bombs on us all the time! Besides everyone knows that the Army officer corps is the backbone of this fine nation. Now that I have the propaganda out of the way, I’d like to get back to the rodent/vermin infestation issue.
When I was a kid, we had a big Rottie named Thor. Thor would routinely frag cats, squirrels, rabbits and other small, furry woodland creatures. I bring this up because I had the thankless task of cleaning up after he was done. Set some traps, and have Junior do cleanup after the traps have triggered. You don’t have to deal with the unsightly issue of dead vermin, and your 15 year old learns to cowboy up and be a man.
“From Valley Forge to Iraq, Rangers Have Led The Way” Hoo-ah.
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December 19, 2007 at 5:18 PM #121196
Allan from Fallbrook
ParticipantTrojan4Life: Air Force officer? Man, I hope you weren’t a jet jock! You guys used to drop bombs on us all the time! Besides everyone knows that the Army officer corps is the backbone of this fine nation. Now that I have the propaganda out of the way, I’d like to get back to the rodent/vermin infestation issue.
When I was a kid, we had a big Rottie named Thor. Thor would routinely frag cats, squirrels, rabbits and other small, furry woodland creatures. I bring this up because I had the thankless task of cleaning up after he was done. Set some traps, and have Junior do cleanup after the traps have triggered. You don’t have to deal with the unsightly issue of dead vermin, and your 15 year old learns to cowboy up and be a man.
“From Valley Forge to Iraq, Rangers Have Led The Way” Hoo-ah.
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December 19, 2007 at 4:40 PM #121027
Trojan4Life
ParticipantMarion,
You certainly are a lightning rod for conversation. Whether intentional or not (and I think not), your posts and comments get responses. Perhaps its the feminine advantage (or disadvantage as this board is dominated by males), but you take everything in stride and have thick skin (probably softer than most of ours).
I too was pretty put off by Navydoc’s comments. As an Air Force officer, I think all military officers try to carry ourselves a little more professionally than that. That stuff flies with the sailors and airmen when we’re out at sea or deployed, but we should probably leave it there too.
I had a mouse problem in a brand new house in Colorado a few years ago. Just kept trapping the little buggers (I was an owner then). I had two raccoons in my garage the other night eating our dog food…they scurried off when they saw me. In no hurry mind you, just kind of trotted away.
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December 19, 2007 at 4:40 PM #121059
Trojan4Life
ParticipantMarion,
You certainly are a lightning rod for conversation. Whether intentional or not (and I think not), your posts and comments get responses. Perhaps its the feminine advantage (or disadvantage as this board is dominated by males), but you take everything in stride and have thick skin (probably softer than most of ours).
I too was pretty put off by Navydoc’s comments. As an Air Force officer, I think all military officers try to carry ourselves a little more professionally than that. That stuff flies with the sailors and airmen when we’re out at sea or deployed, but we should probably leave it there too.
I had a mouse problem in a brand new house in Colorado a few years ago. Just kept trapping the little buggers (I was an owner then). I had two raccoons in my garage the other night eating our dog food…they scurried off when they saw me. In no hurry mind you, just kind of trotted away.
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December 19, 2007 at 4:40 PM #121108
Trojan4Life
ParticipantMarion,
You certainly are a lightning rod for conversation. Whether intentional or not (and I think not), your posts and comments get responses. Perhaps its the feminine advantage (or disadvantage as this board is dominated by males), but you take everything in stride and have thick skin (probably softer than most of ours).
I too was pretty put off by Navydoc’s comments. As an Air Force officer, I think all military officers try to carry ourselves a little more professionally than that. That stuff flies with the sailors and airmen when we’re out at sea or deployed, but we should probably leave it there too.
I had a mouse problem in a brand new house in Colorado a few years ago. Just kept trapping the little buggers (I was an owner then). I had two raccoons in my garage the other night eating our dog food…they scurried off when they saw me. In no hurry mind you, just kind of trotted away.
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December 19, 2007 at 4:40 PM #121131
Trojan4Life
ParticipantMarion,
You certainly are a lightning rod for conversation. Whether intentional or not (and I think not), your posts and comments get responses. Perhaps its the feminine advantage (or disadvantage as this board is dominated by males), but you take everything in stride and have thick skin (probably softer than most of ours).
I too was pretty put off by Navydoc’s comments. As an Air Force officer, I think all military officers try to carry ourselves a little more professionally than that. That stuff flies with the sailors and airmen when we’re out at sea or deployed, but we should probably leave it there too.
I had a mouse problem in a brand new house in Colorado a few years ago. Just kept trapping the little buggers (I was an owner then). I had two raccoons in my garage the other night eating our dog food…they scurried off when they saw me. In no hurry mind you, just kind of trotted away.
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December 19, 2007 at 6:17 PM #120971
eccen in esc
Participanteccen in esc
marion, marion, first get some valerian
then get a tin cat from the hardware store – you can catch them live and have your son take them to the field. He probably likes rodents like most kids. Or get a cat to control the mice. If your neighbors are pack rats you could report the problem to the health dept. good luck
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December 19, 2007 at 7:02 PM #121021
paramount
ParticipantMarion – your a ninny…
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December 19, 2007 at 7:17 PM #121049
recordsclerk
ParticipantIf you don’t have pets or young children, you can use rat poisen/pellets. It works better then traps, but you might still have to remove the dead mice. Put the poisen or traps in places where you’ve seen mice droppings. If you see obvious holes in house that need to be sealed you can request that you landlord take care of the problem.
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December 19, 2007 at 7:25 PM #121060
Anonymous
GuestSubmitted by recordsclerk on December 19, 2007 – 8:17pm.
“If you don’t have pets or young children, you can use rat poisen/pellets. It works better then traps, but you might still have to remove the dead mice. Put the poisen or traps in places where you’ve seen mice droppings. If you see obvious holes in house that need to be sealed you can request that you landlord take care of the problem.”
Records clerk, thanks. One reason I wanted the owner to take care of the problem was so he could check for holes. I don’t see where that’s so unreasonable to so many who have replied.
Blue sky, thanks for that info. I’m going to take that to the owner.
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December 19, 2007 at 7:25 PM #121197
Anonymous
GuestSubmitted by recordsclerk on December 19, 2007 – 8:17pm.
“If you don’t have pets or young children, you can use rat poisen/pellets. It works better then traps, but you might still have to remove the dead mice. Put the poisen or traps in places where you’ve seen mice droppings. If you see obvious holes in house that need to be sealed you can request that you landlord take care of the problem.”
Records clerk, thanks. One reason I wanted the owner to take care of the problem was so he could check for holes. I don’t see where that’s so unreasonable to so many who have replied.
Blue sky, thanks for that info. I’m going to take that to the owner.
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December 19, 2007 at 7:25 PM #121230
Anonymous
GuestSubmitted by recordsclerk on December 19, 2007 – 8:17pm.
“If you don’t have pets or young children, you can use rat poisen/pellets. It works better then traps, but you might still have to remove the dead mice. Put the poisen or traps in places where you’ve seen mice droppings. If you see obvious holes in house that need to be sealed you can request that you landlord take care of the problem.”
Records clerk, thanks. One reason I wanted the owner to take care of the problem was so he could check for holes. I don’t see where that’s so unreasonable to so many who have replied.
Blue sky, thanks for that info. I’m going to take that to the owner.
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December 19, 2007 at 7:25 PM #121278
Anonymous
GuestSubmitted by recordsclerk on December 19, 2007 – 8:17pm.
“If you don’t have pets or young children, you can use rat poisen/pellets. It works better then traps, but you might still have to remove the dead mice. Put the poisen or traps in places where you’ve seen mice droppings. If you see obvious holes in house that need to be sealed you can request that you landlord take care of the problem.”
Records clerk, thanks. One reason I wanted the owner to take care of the problem was so he could check for holes. I don’t see where that’s so unreasonable to so many who have replied.
Blue sky, thanks for that info. I’m going to take that to the owner.
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December 19, 2007 at 7:25 PM #121301
Anonymous
GuestSubmitted by recordsclerk on December 19, 2007 – 8:17pm.
“If you don’t have pets or young children, you can use rat poisen/pellets. It works better then traps, but you might still have to remove the dead mice. Put the poisen or traps in places where you’ve seen mice droppings. If you see obvious holes in house that need to be sealed you can request that you landlord take care of the problem.”
Records clerk, thanks. One reason I wanted the owner to take care of the problem was so he could check for holes. I don’t see where that’s so unreasonable to so many who have replied.
Blue sky, thanks for that info. I’m going to take that to the owner.
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December 19, 2007 at 9:07 PM #121149
Anonymous
Guestrecordsclerk: “If you don’t have pets or young children, you can use rat poisen/pellets. It works better then traps, but you might still have to remove the dead mice. Put the poisen or traps in places where you’ve seen mice droppings. If you see obvious holes in house that need to be sealed you can request that you landlord take care of the problem.”
I could have my son set out some traps. As I said, we tried the ones that smash them in half, but maybe we didn’t put out enough of them. I thought they were gone. We used the peanut butter like the directions stated.
Now, I’m wondering about the poison traps. Someone said that it’s really nasty because the mice bleed from being poisoned. Is this true?
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December 19, 2007 at 9:07 PM #121287
Anonymous
Guestrecordsclerk: “If you don’t have pets or young children, you can use rat poisen/pellets. It works better then traps, but you might still have to remove the dead mice. Put the poisen or traps in places where you’ve seen mice droppings. If you see obvious holes in house that need to be sealed you can request that you landlord take care of the problem.”
I could have my son set out some traps. As I said, we tried the ones that smash them in half, but maybe we didn’t put out enough of them. I thought they were gone. We used the peanut butter like the directions stated.
Now, I’m wondering about the poison traps. Someone said that it’s really nasty because the mice bleed from being poisoned. Is this true?
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December 19, 2007 at 9:07 PM #121320
Anonymous
Guestrecordsclerk: “If you don’t have pets or young children, you can use rat poisen/pellets. It works better then traps, but you might still have to remove the dead mice. Put the poisen or traps in places where you’ve seen mice droppings. If you see obvious holes in house that need to be sealed you can request that you landlord take care of the problem.”
I could have my son set out some traps. As I said, we tried the ones that smash them in half, but maybe we didn’t put out enough of them. I thought they were gone. We used the peanut butter like the directions stated.
Now, I’m wondering about the poison traps. Someone said that it’s really nasty because the mice bleed from being poisoned. Is this true?
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December 19, 2007 at 9:07 PM #121367
Anonymous
Guestrecordsclerk: “If you don’t have pets or young children, you can use rat poisen/pellets. It works better then traps, but you might still have to remove the dead mice. Put the poisen or traps in places where you’ve seen mice droppings. If you see obvious holes in house that need to be sealed you can request that you landlord take care of the problem.”
I could have my son set out some traps. As I said, we tried the ones that smash them in half, but maybe we didn’t put out enough of them. I thought they were gone. We used the peanut butter like the directions stated.
Now, I’m wondering about the poison traps. Someone said that it’s really nasty because the mice bleed from being poisoned. Is this true?
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December 19, 2007 at 9:07 PM #121391
Anonymous
Guestrecordsclerk: “If you don’t have pets or young children, you can use rat poisen/pellets. It works better then traps, but you might still have to remove the dead mice. Put the poisen or traps in places where you’ve seen mice droppings. If you see obvious holes in house that need to be sealed you can request that you landlord take care of the problem.”
I could have my son set out some traps. As I said, we tried the ones that smash them in half, but maybe we didn’t put out enough of them. I thought they were gone. We used the peanut butter like the directions stated.
Now, I’m wondering about the poison traps. Someone said that it’s really nasty because the mice bleed from being poisoned. Is this true?
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December 19, 2007 at 7:17 PM #121187
recordsclerk
ParticipantIf you don’t have pets or young children, you can use rat poisen/pellets. It works better then traps, but you might still have to remove the dead mice. Put the poisen or traps in places where you’ve seen mice droppings. If you see obvious holes in house that need to be sealed you can request that you landlord take care of the problem.
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December 19, 2007 at 7:17 PM #121220
recordsclerk
ParticipantIf you don’t have pets or young children, you can use rat poisen/pellets. It works better then traps, but you might still have to remove the dead mice. Put the poisen or traps in places where you’ve seen mice droppings. If you see obvious holes in house that need to be sealed you can request that you landlord take care of the problem.
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December 19, 2007 at 7:17 PM #121268
recordsclerk
ParticipantIf you don’t have pets or young children, you can use rat poisen/pellets. It works better then traps, but you might still have to remove the dead mice. Put the poisen or traps in places where you’ve seen mice droppings. If you see obvious holes in house that need to be sealed you can request that you landlord take care of the problem.
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December 19, 2007 at 7:17 PM #121291
recordsclerk
ParticipantIf you don’t have pets or young children, you can use rat poisen/pellets. It works better then traps, but you might still have to remove the dead mice. Put the poisen or traps in places where you’ve seen mice droppings. If you see obvious holes in house that need to be sealed you can request that you landlord take care of the problem.
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December 19, 2007 at 7:17 PM #121054
Anonymous
Guestparamount, I’m a lot of things…
Anyway…
Trojan thanks for the comment, my skin is kinda soft I guess. 🙂
I can’t get cat. I HATE cats. I wonder if a dog would do the trick…won’t be getting a dog for awhile though.
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December 20, 2007 at 12:35 PM #121508
pbnative
ParticipantI can’t get cat. I HATE cats. I wonder if a dog would do the trick…
I’ve read marion’s other posts, and I’ve always thought ‘chic seems to have control issues.’ Completely separate of this, I have always thought that people who dislike cats have control issues. I’m feeling so… insightful! Luckily marion doesn’t know me and could not possibly care less what I think.
My rottie let possums and racoons come into the house, so I wouldn’t rely on getting a dog like Thor. Of course some cats aren’t hunters either. But I’ve always had cats and never had rodents in the house, even though there are plenty in the neighborhood (lots of growth around).
BTW, La Jolla is the definition of upscale, and is supposed to be rat-central. Lots of foliage for nesting, maybe? And gourmet trash?
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December 20, 2007 at 4:23 PM #121743
Anonymous
GuestBTW, La Jolla is the definition of upscale, and is supposed to be rat-central. Lots of foliage for nesting, maybe? And gourmet trash?
I’ve trapped 3 rats in my La Jolla Shores patio in the past 6 months. (By far the most prolific trapping season I’ve ever had) They were eating tomatoes right off the plants in my garden. I’ll bet they’ve found their way into the garage on occasion as well.
I’ve lived in SD area for over 10 years and never lived more than 7 blocks to the ocean- from Mission Beach to Encinitas and we’ve always seen the occasional rat or mouse nosing around the outside of the house, garden, under the deck… This year there seem to be more than usual, don’t know if there’s something with the weather or what….
We keep a clean place and only 1 time (8 yrs ago) have had one inside the house. I just chalk it up to the price of living in paradise and(to keep remotely on topic) my wife and I would never dream of calling the landlord for a rodent every few years…
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December 20, 2007 at 4:54 PM #121758
Anonymous
Guest92037, this situation is different. In this case, the owner should step up and take care of the problem.
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December 20, 2007 at 4:54 PM #121902
Anonymous
Guest92037, this situation is different. In this case, the owner should step up and take care of the problem.
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December 20, 2007 at 4:54 PM #121928
Anonymous
Guest92037, this situation is different. In this case, the owner should step up and take care of the problem.
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December 20, 2007 at 4:54 PM #121979
Anonymous
Guest92037, this situation is different. In this case, the owner should step up and take care of the problem.
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December 20, 2007 at 4:54 PM #122001
Anonymous
Guest92037, this situation is different. In this case, the owner should step up and take care of the problem.
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December 20, 2007 at 4:23 PM #121886
Anonymous
GuestBTW, La Jolla is the definition of upscale, and is supposed to be rat-central. Lots of foliage for nesting, maybe? And gourmet trash?
I’ve trapped 3 rats in my La Jolla Shores patio in the past 6 months. (By far the most prolific trapping season I’ve ever had) They were eating tomatoes right off the plants in my garden. I’ll bet they’ve found their way into the garage on occasion as well.
I’ve lived in SD area for over 10 years and never lived more than 7 blocks to the ocean- from Mission Beach to Encinitas and we’ve always seen the occasional rat or mouse nosing around the outside of the house, garden, under the deck… This year there seem to be more than usual, don’t know if there’s something with the weather or what….
We keep a clean place and only 1 time (8 yrs ago) have had one inside the house. I just chalk it up to the price of living in paradise and(to keep remotely on topic) my wife and I would never dream of calling the landlord for a rodent every few years…
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December 20, 2007 at 4:23 PM #121913
Anonymous
GuestBTW, La Jolla is the definition of upscale, and is supposed to be rat-central. Lots of foliage for nesting, maybe? And gourmet trash?
I’ve trapped 3 rats in my La Jolla Shores patio in the past 6 months. (By far the most prolific trapping season I’ve ever had) They were eating tomatoes right off the plants in my garden. I’ll bet they’ve found their way into the garage on occasion as well.
I’ve lived in SD area for over 10 years and never lived more than 7 blocks to the ocean- from Mission Beach to Encinitas and we’ve always seen the occasional rat or mouse nosing around the outside of the house, garden, under the deck… This year there seem to be more than usual, don’t know if there’s something with the weather or what….
We keep a clean place and only 1 time (8 yrs ago) have had one inside the house. I just chalk it up to the price of living in paradise and(to keep remotely on topic) my wife and I would never dream of calling the landlord for a rodent every few years…
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December 20, 2007 at 4:23 PM #121964
Anonymous
GuestBTW, La Jolla is the definition of upscale, and is supposed to be rat-central. Lots of foliage for nesting, maybe? And gourmet trash?
I’ve trapped 3 rats in my La Jolla Shores patio in the past 6 months. (By far the most prolific trapping season I’ve ever had) They were eating tomatoes right off the plants in my garden. I’ll bet they’ve found their way into the garage on occasion as well.
I’ve lived in SD area for over 10 years and never lived more than 7 blocks to the ocean- from Mission Beach to Encinitas and we’ve always seen the occasional rat or mouse nosing around the outside of the house, garden, under the deck… This year there seem to be more than usual, don’t know if there’s something with the weather or what….
We keep a clean place and only 1 time (8 yrs ago) have had one inside the house. I just chalk it up to the price of living in paradise and(to keep remotely on topic) my wife and I would never dream of calling the landlord for a rodent every few years…
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December 20, 2007 at 4:23 PM #121985
Anonymous
GuestBTW, La Jolla is the definition of upscale, and is supposed to be rat-central. Lots of foliage for nesting, maybe? And gourmet trash?
I’ve trapped 3 rats in my La Jolla Shores patio in the past 6 months. (By far the most prolific trapping season I’ve ever had) They were eating tomatoes right off the plants in my garden. I’ll bet they’ve found their way into the garage on occasion as well.
I’ve lived in SD area for over 10 years and never lived more than 7 blocks to the ocean- from Mission Beach to Encinitas and we’ve always seen the occasional rat or mouse nosing around the outside of the house, garden, under the deck… This year there seem to be more than usual, don’t know if there’s something with the weather or what….
We keep a clean place and only 1 time (8 yrs ago) have had one inside the house. I just chalk it up to the price of living in paradise and(to keep remotely on topic) my wife and I would never dream of calling the landlord for a rodent every few years…
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December 20, 2007 at 12:35 PM #121650
pbnative
ParticipantI can’t get cat. I HATE cats. I wonder if a dog would do the trick…
I’ve read marion’s other posts, and I’ve always thought ‘chic seems to have control issues.’ Completely separate of this, I have always thought that people who dislike cats have control issues. I’m feeling so… insightful! Luckily marion doesn’t know me and could not possibly care less what I think.
My rottie let possums and racoons come into the house, so I wouldn’t rely on getting a dog like Thor. Of course some cats aren’t hunters either. But I’ve always had cats and never had rodents in the house, even though there are plenty in the neighborhood (lots of growth around).
BTW, La Jolla is the definition of upscale, and is supposed to be rat-central. Lots of foliage for nesting, maybe? And gourmet trash?
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December 20, 2007 at 12:35 PM #121677
pbnative
ParticipantI can’t get cat. I HATE cats. I wonder if a dog would do the trick…
I’ve read marion’s other posts, and I’ve always thought ‘chic seems to have control issues.’ Completely separate of this, I have always thought that people who dislike cats have control issues. I’m feeling so… insightful! Luckily marion doesn’t know me and could not possibly care less what I think.
My rottie let possums and racoons come into the house, so I wouldn’t rely on getting a dog like Thor. Of course some cats aren’t hunters either. But I’ve always had cats and never had rodents in the house, even though there are plenty in the neighborhood (lots of growth around).
BTW, La Jolla is the definition of upscale, and is supposed to be rat-central. Lots of foliage for nesting, maybe? And gourmet trash?
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December 20, 2007 at 12:35 PM #121729
pbnative
ParticipantI can’t get cat. I HATE cats. I wonder if a dog would do the trick…
I’ve read marion’s other posts, and I’ve always thought ‘chic seems to have control issues.’ Completely separate of this, I have always thought that people who dislike cats have control issues. I’m feeling so… insightful! Luckily marion doesn’t know me and could not possibly care less what I think.
My rottie let possums and racoons come into the house, so I wouldn’t rely on getting a dog like Thor. Of course some cats aren’t hunters either. But I’ve always had cats and never had rodents in the house, even though there are plenty in the neighborhood (lots of growth around).
BTW, La Jolla is the definition of upscale, and is supposed to be rat-central. Lots of foliage for nesting, maybe? And gourmet trash?
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December 20, 2007 at 12:35 PM #121750
pbnative
ParticipantI can’t get cat. I HATE cats. I wonder if a dog would do the trick…
I’ve read marion’s other posts, and I’ve always thought ‘chic seems to have control issues.’ Completely separate of this, I have always thought that people who dislike cats have control issues. I’m feeling so… insightful! Luckily marion doesn’t know me and could not possibly care less what I think.
My rottie let possums and racoons come into the house, so I wouldn’t rely on getting a dog like Thor. Of course some cats aren’t hunters either. But I’ve always had cats and never had rodents in the house, even though there are plenty in the neighborhood (lots of growth around).
BTW, La Jolla is the definition of upscale, and is supposed to be rat-central. Lots of foliage for nesting, maybe? And gourmet trash?
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December 19, 2007 at 7:17 PM #121192
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Guestparamount, I’m a lot of things…
Anyway…
Trojan thanks for the comment, my skin is kinda soft I guess. 🙂
I can’t get cat. I HATE cats. I wonder if a dog would do the trick…won’t be getting a dog for awhile though.
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