These things always start out so nicely. A request for some neighborly advice on a plumbing matter.
"I am a new homeowner of two family. My tenant's toilet is 'running' and has cost excess in water bills despite multiple fixes. New stopper. Adjusted arm, shortened chain. It stops running, for weeks, two months at one point, but then it resumes. I am about to have my handy man replace the toilet (even though I've been told it is unnecessary unless there is a crack in the porcelain) bc it has dragged on so long has wasted water, is driving my tenants ( and me) nuts. Anyone have thoughts before I replace the entire thing?"
NAME REDACTED
Look at how helpful this lister is!
"I would see if you can figure out causing the 'running' rather than just
changing something that helps for a while.
Watch a flush or two with the tank cover off and see if you see
something moving wrong that keeps the stopper from sealing.
Is the tank dirty, and occasionally a piece of scum or debris holds the
seal open a bit?
Perhaps the piece the stopper seals to is worn and that needs replacing.
Changing the whole flushing mechanism is a lot cheaper than changing the
whole toilet, and unless the tank has some form of contaminant that is
wreaking the seal, should fix the problem."
NAME REDACTED
If only it stopped there.
This lister had some eloquence to share. I think he may be a plumber.
"Use. A plumber and not a handyman" (sic)
NAME REDACTED
Another helpful suggestion, this time from a handyman.
"You can call a plumber, but is it justifiable to pay close to $200 to have a toilet flapper replaced? The most common reason for a running toilet is the "rubber flapper" that is connected to the chain. You can pick one up at any hardware store for under $20 bucks, and maybe even under $10 bucks. Turn the water off at the toilet, flush it and replace the flapper. No handyman or plumber needed."
NAME REDACTED
To which our plumber friend responds:
"If your paying close to 200 as u suggest you have the wrong plumber a handy man is someone without a job" (sic)
NAME REDACTED
Not to be outdone, the handyman replies:
"A Handyman is a plumber, painter, carpenter, sheetrocker, landscaper, organizer, snow remover, furniture assembler, mover, telephone/cable/data installer,basement/attic/garage cleaner without the mask and gun."
NAME REDACTED
Who will win? My bet's on the handyman, but that's only because I like punctuation.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Fraud at Trader Joes!
I know that this is the kind of nerdy social injustice I should get worked up about, but there is too much math involved for me to care.
"Three weeks ago I was at Trader Joe's on Mass. Ave. and needed jelly. They
had various flavors but what caught my eye was the $2.52/lb unit pricing
for the Concord grape jelly. That was much better than for the apricot or
strawberry or whatever. However, on closer inspection, I noticed that the
jar was not the full 19 oz jar specified by the label. Being that type of
guy, I did a quick estimate and realized that there must have been a
substitution at some point of 17 oz jars for the 19 oz jars, but no one had
bothered to update the unit pricing on the sticker. (At $2.99/jar, the
unit pricing should have been $2.81/lb.)
I asked a floor clerk about this, we determined that indeed the labels had
old information, she spoke with a manager and she assured me that they
would be fixed. "Thank you, yes, we want to have proper labels."
A week later I visited the store and the labels had not changed. This time
I asked the manager up front to get a magic marker and walk with me to the
jelly section. We reviewed the situation and I thought the matter would be
resolved.
Another week goes by and the label still has not changed. My faith (?) in
Trader Joe's is drooping but still I want to believe. I review the
situation with a different manager-in-charge up front who promises to print
up a new label immediately.
Today I'm low on milk and they have a great price, so why not get some
exercise and bike over to check on the label? At first my worst suspicions
are confirmed because the unit pricing is not set to $2.81/lb, it's $2.34.
But then I notice that the price has been marked to $2.49/jar, a reduction
from last week's $2.99. I smiled.
I'm not upset for paying more before because that price was posted and it
was my decision to buy. But I was gratified to see that a change had been
made and that instead of up, up, up, the pricing could drop to be more
competitive.
As for unit pricing in the rest of the store, you'll have to check that for
yourself!"
NAME REDACTED
"Three weeks ago I was at Trader Joe's on Mass. Ave. and needed jelly. They
had various flavors but what caught my eye was the $2.52/lb unit pricing
for the Concord grape jelly. That was much better than for the apricot or
strawberry or whatever. However, on closer inspection, I noticed that the
jar was not the full 19 oz jar specified by the label. Being that type of
guy, I did a quick estimate and realized that there must have been a
substitution at some point of 17 oz jars for the 19 oz jars, but no one had
bothered to update the unit pricing on the sticker. (At $2.99/jar, the
unit pricing should have been $2.81/lb.)
I asked a floor clerk about this, we determined that indeed the labels had
old information, she spoke with a manager and she assured me that they
would be fixed. "Thank you, yes, we want to have proper labels."
A week later I visited the store and the labels had not changed. This time
I asked the manager up front to get a magic marker and walk with me to the
jelly section. We reviewed the situation and I thought the matter would be
resolved.
Another week goes by and the label still has not changed. My faith (?) in
Trader Joe's is drooping but still I want to believe. I review the
situation with a different manager-in-charge up front who promises to print
up a new label immediately.
Today I'm low on milk and they have a great price, so why not get some
exercise and bike over to check on the label? At first my worst suspicions
are confirmed because the unit pricing is not set to $2.81/lb, it's $2.34.
But then I notice that the price has been marked to $2.49/jar, a reduction
from last week's $2.99. I smiled.
I'm not upset for paying more before because that price was posted and it
was my decision to buy. But I was gratified to see that a change had been
made and that instead of up, up, up, the pricing could drop to be more
competitive.
As for unit pricing in the rest of the store, you'll have to check that for
yourself!"
NAME REDACTED
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Free used mayo!
"Yes, you read that correctly! Free mayonnaise to a good home.
This is sort of off-topic because this is a food-related post. It's
on-topic if your kid(s) love(s) tuna w/ mayo, turkey w/ mayo, etc.
In an attempt to be a little bit healthier, I purchased Spectrum Organics
canola mayo. Used a spoonful and decided that we are a Hellmann's family
at heart. It's a shame to throw it out since it's barely used and
expensive -- for mayo, that is.
Anyone want it? Expires 22-Sep-12."
NAME REDACTED
This is sort of off-topic because this is a food-related post. It's
on-topic if your kid(s) love(s) tuna w/ mayo, turkey w/ mayo, etc.
In an attempt to be a little bit healthier, I purchased Spectrum Organics
canola mayo. Used a spoonful and decided that we are a Hellmann's family
at heart. It's a shame to throw it out since it's barely used and
expensive -- for mayo, that is.
Anyone want it? Expires 22-Sep-12."
NAME REDACTED
Friday, February 17, 2012
This lady is my favorite!
This email best illustrates why I have my blog. I love this lady, which is good because it can be lonely being the pariah of Arlington.
"I'm so glad the list brought Sara's blog to my attention. I read every post,
laughing all the way, until I got to what looks like it might have been her
original post:
http://deararlingtonlist.blogspot.com/2011/12/old-dirty-vacuum-free.html#com
ment-form
It was mine! At first I was a little irked. I thought, hey, that was a
perfectly valid post! I started to write a response. It went like this:
"Hey! That was my post! And do you know how expensive vacuum cleaners are?
The thing worked, it was just dirty from sitting in the basement. Darn. I
loved reading this blog until I saw you were making fun of me."
Then I was going to write, "It seemed irresponsible to add something someone
could use to the waste stream, particularly something that wouldn't break
down."
And that's when I stopped. I realized, OMG, this is exactly why she makes
fun of us. Strangely, I realized I really didn't mind at all. I ended my
comment with:
"Now I'm going to need to read it every day to see how much attention I get!
<g>"
And then, wouldn't you know it, I couldn't get my comment to post. I figured
it I put it here instead, maybe she'd see it and add it for me. If she is
reading, my question is, why hasn't she put up my post about the fake,
breathing dog? Now *that* was worth a chuckle!"
Sorry I missed your fake breathing dog post- especially since I might have felt compelled to claim it!
"I'm so glad the list brought Sara's blog to my attention. I read every post,
laughing all the way, until I got to what looks like it might have been her
original post:
http://deararlingtonlist.blogspot.com/2011/12/old-dirty-vacuum-free.html#com
ment-form
It was mine! At first I was a little irked. I thought, hey, that was a
perfectly valid post! I started to write a response. It went like this:
"Hey! That was my post! And do you know how expensive vacuum cleaners are?
The thing worked, it was just dirty from sitting in the basement. Darn. I
loved reading this blog until I saw you were making fun of me."
Then I was going to write, "It seemed irresponsible to add something someone
could use to the waste stream, particularly something that wouldn't break
down."
And that's when I stopped. I realized, OMG, this is exactly why she makes
fun of us. Strangely, I realized I really didn't mind at all. I ended my
comment with:
"Now I'm going to need to read it every day to see how much attention I get!
<g>"
And then, wouldn't you know it, I couldn't get my comment to post. I figured
it I put it here instead, maybe she'd see it and add it for me. If she is
reading, my question is, why hasn't she put up my post about the fake,
breathing dog? Now *that* was worth a chuckle!"
Sorry I missed your fake breathing dog post- especially since I might have felt compelled to claim it!
Thursday, February 16, 2012
How earnest are you?
Well, it finally happened and the fine people of Arlington have discovered this blog.
There has been much said on the world famous list about the blog, everything from, "Alert google! We are being violated!" to "OMG! That blog is hilarious!". It is these disparate reactions which make the Arlington list the amazing creation it is- a place of reaction and consideration, humor and concern.
The blog was started at the urging of many friends and list members who would privately laugh at the often unselfconsciously hilarious posts. Emails offering free used greeting cards and concerns about outdoor cats making love in kale are pure comedy.
I spent many wonderful years in Arlington and the list was no small part of it. I will continue to post. I will continue to redact names. I will continue to laugh sometimes at posters, but more often with posters. There's no place like Arlington and the Arlington List is its finest creation.
There has been much said on the world famous list about the blog, everything from, "Alert google! We are being violated!" to "OMG! That blog is hilarious!". It is these disparate reactions which make the Arlington list the amazing creation it is- a place of reaction and consideration, humor and concern.
The blog was started at the urging of many friends and list members who would privately laugh at the often unselfconsciously hilarious posts. Emails offering free used greeting cards and concerns about outdoor cats making love in kale are pure comedy.
I spent many wonderful years in Arlington and the list was no small part of it. I will continue to post. I will continue to redact names. I will continue to laugh sometimes at posters, but more often with posters. There's no place like Arlington and the Arlington List is its finest creation.
Sew crafty.
I know. Horrible pun. Forgive me. The people of Arlington would.
"It's for a double bed. Color: off white/cream Style: tailored with a couple of pleats.
Let me know if there's any interest."
NAME REDACTED
And then a helpful suggestion of turning that dust ruffle into a window valance! How wonderful!
"If this makes Kathy's offer more attractive - it's very easy to turn
bedskirts or dust ruffles into small window valences:
http://www.string-or-nothing.com/2008/10/29/SIDETRIPINTOHOMESEWINGCAMOVALENCES.aspx"
NAME REDACTED
"It's for a double bed. Color: off white/cream Style: tailored with a couple of pleats.
Let me know if there's any interest."
NAME REDACTED
And then a helpful suggestion of turning that dust ruffle into a window valance! How wonderful!
"If this makes Kathy's offer more attractive - it's very easy to turn
bedskirts or dust ruffles into small window valences:
http://www.string-or-nothing.com/2008/10/29/SIDETRIPINTOHOMESEWINGCAMOVALENCES.aspx"
NAME REDACTED
From lightbulbs to guns in three easy steps
Sometimes the people of Arlington like to use the list to voice their concerns about things.
"Walking home at night is a frightful activity and I am reliant on my neighbors keeping their door lights on because the Town does not keep adequate lighting on Park Ave. My street, Oakland, has better lighting than Park Ave. I fear that I will trip and fall because of the trees roots encroaching the sidewalk that I cannot see the variation in depth. That is also a legal liability for Town if I fall. Further, I don't know the crime statistics but I am afraid I will be accosted. I am constantly vigilant and fearful EVERY NIGHT coming from work. I use the bus services, the few that there are. Again, if the streetlights that re in place are working I doubt I would have these issues. I have worried about this issue since I moved here in June and am so gald it is on the radar. :)"
NAME REDACTED
Some people offer helpful suggestions.
"Not arguing your point: but the new LED based flashlights are
small, safe, last a long time, and work wonders. I recently
purchased 12 LED flashlight that runs on AAA batteries, and
the light output is amazing. I think it was some $3 in
Rite-Aide.
Facts might help you with that worry. Check out that web
site I mentioned, or write an email to Chief Ryan and ask
about general safety issues. Nationally, violent crime rates
have been dropping for a long time:
http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/ucr/crime-in-the-u.s/2011/preliminary-annual-ucr-jan-jun-2011/data-tables/table-3
In the Northeast, the rates are largely dropping faster:
http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/ucr/crime-in-the-u.s/2011/preliminary-annual-ucr-jan-jun-2011/data-tables/table-2
It is not unusual to be afraid, but perhaps knowing the facts
can bring you some comfort. "
NAME REDACTED
It does not take long before the discussion goes a little awry.
"It's amusing that some people think the town has to light up every
sidewalk and road or risk being sued because it happens to be dark at
night.
I hiked down Mt. Katahdin and the last 90 minutes were in pitch black. I
had a head lamp. It's a good thing I did or I would have had to sue
Maine if I tripped and fell down the mountain."
NAME REDACTED
Then the fun starts!
"I've found that a Walther PPK in .380 caliber provides both security and
comfort in almost every environment. It is light weight and compact enough
to fit in a jacket pocket. Even with the safety off you can (with proper
instruction and some practice) keep your hand on the weapon with relative
safety. This is owing to the fact that when properly loaded the weapon's
trigger is set to double action for the first round. This helps to prevent
an accidental discharge that could happen under stressful conditions. For
each subsequent round the trigger is in single action mode. Of course rule
#3 of safe firearms handling is: Never put your finger on the trigger until
your sights are on your intended target."
NAME REDACTED
Not to be outdone-
"I prefer a .308 Marlin with 4x scope.
Helps bring in the whites of their eyes a bit quicker and addresses both coyote problems: the 4-legged variety and the Jesse James types when they ride up on their mules."
NAME REDACTED
And that my friends, is how we discuss things on the Arlington list.
"Walking home at night is a frightful activity and I am reliant on my neighbors keeping their door lights on because the Town does not keep adequate lighting on Park Ave. My street, Oakland, has better lighting than Park Ave. I fear that I will trip and fall because of the trees roots encroaching the sidewalk that I cannot see the variation in depth. That is also a legal liability for Town if I fall. Further, I don't know the crime statistics but I am afraid I will be accosted. I am constantly vigilant and fearful EVERY NIGHT coming from work. I use the bus services, the few that there are. Again, if the streetlights that re in place are working I doubt I would have these issues. I have worried about this issue since I moved here in June and am so gald it is on the radar. :)"
NAME REDACTED
Some people offer helpful suggestions.
"Not arguing your point: but the new LED based flashlights are
small, safe, last a long time, and work wonders. I recently
purchased 12 LED flashlight that runs on AAA batteries, and
the light output is amazing. I think it was some $3 in
Rite-Aide.
Facts might help you with that worry. Check out that web
site I mentioned, or write an email to Chief Ryan and ask
about general safety issues. Nationally, violent crime rates
have been dropping for a long time:
http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/ucr/crime-in-the-u.s/2011/preliminary-annual-ucr-jan-jun-2011/data-tables/table-3
In the Northeast, the rates are largely dropping faster:
http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/ucr/crime-in-the-u.s/2011/preliminary-annual-ucr-jan-jun-2011/data-tables/table-2
It is not unusual to be afraid, but perhaps knowing the facts
can bring you some comfort. "
NAME REDACTED
It does not take long before the discussion goes a little awry.
"It's amusing that some people think the town has to light up every
sidewalk and road or risk being sued because it happens to be dark at
night.
I hiked down Mt. Katahdin and the last 90 minutes were in pitch black. I
had a head lamp. It's a good thing I did or I would have had to sue
Maine if I tripped and fell down the mountain."
NAME REDACTED
Then the fun starts!
"I've found that a Walther PPK in .380 caliber provides both security and
comfort in almost every environment. It is light weight and compact enough
to fit in a jacket pocket. Even with the safety off you can (with proper
instruction and some practice) keep your hand on the weapon with relative
safety. This is owing to the fact that when properly loaded the weapon's
trigger is set to double action for the first round. This helps to prevent
an accidental discharge that could happen under stressful conditions. For
each subsequent round the trigger is in single action mode. Of course rule
#3 of safe firearms handling is: Never put your finger on the trigger until
your sights are on your intended target."
NAME REDACTED
Not to be outdone-
"I prefer a .308 Marlin with 4x scope.
Helps bring in the whites of their eyes a bit quicker and addresses both coyote problems: the 4-legged variety and the Jesse James types when they ride up on their mules."
NAME REDACTED
And that my friends, is how we discuss things on the Arlington list.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
The voices are in your head.
No seriously, you are the only one who can hear them.
"Is anyone else hearing this? I am home with my sick daughter and I am hearing what I think is the Three Stooges loud enough that I actually thought it was somehow coming from inside the house. In the vicinity of Forest Street near the Peirce school."
NAME REDACTED
"Is anyone else hearing this? I am home with my sick daughter and I am hearing what I think is the Three Stooges loud enough that I actually thought it was somehow coming from inside the house. In the vicinity of Forest Street near the Peirce school."
NAME REDACTED
Lock up the women and children!
Dear god! A coyote roams among us! No one is safe!
"Hello all,
Just wanted to let everyone know that I saw a Coyote roaming around the Winchester Country Club, on Hutchinson Road around 10:30 this morning. I called the Police to report it. Please keep your animals safe."
NAME REDACTED
"Hello all,
Just wanted to let everyone know that I saw a Coyote roaming around the Winchester Country Club, on Hutchinson Road around 10:30 this morning. I called the Police to report it. Please keep your animals safe."
NAME REDACTED
Saturday, February 4, 2012
I would eat them on the Arlinton list!
Now this chick is awesome, because she gets how silly her offering is.
"Sometimes it can be cathartic to confess one's mistakes in public. I
made a mistake recently.
At CVS I purchased "Eggies" - yes, the As Seen On TV, Hard Boil Eggs
WITHOUT The Shell, NEVER PEEL A Hard Boiled Egg Again "Eggies."
The box proclaims: So Fast! So Easy!
Hah!
Turns out, Peeling A Hard Boiled Egg is a breeze, a delight in fact,
when compared to the complicated procedure of using, and then cleaning
up, the aforementioned "Eggies." They have not made my life easier.
I will, in fact, be peeling hard-boiled eggs for the rest of my life.
By hand. Happily, from here on out, now that I have seen the
alternative.
The entire kit of 6 "Eggies" is yours if, after this
less-than-flattering message, you still want them. BONUS! Egg
Separator for Healthy Egg Whites included in the box. I will forward
the address of my porch to the first person-to-repeat-my-mistake, er,
that is to say ... responder ;)
Enjoy your weekend,"
NAME REDACTED
Of course, people had helpful suggestions for making hard boiled eggs, which I am pretty sure the original lister could have done without.
"I haven't seen Eggies on TV but I think I'll pass. However an easy way to peel hard boiled eggs is when you take them out of the hot water, light crack the shell and drop them into cold water. Wait a few minutes and the shell should easily pop off. If you peel them in the cold water, they are extremely easy to peel."
NAME REDACTED
"The biggest "trick" is not using very very fresh eggs.
Wait a couple days to a week with them raw in the fridge then they are far,
far easier to peel.
The membrane needs to release from the shell before it will release from
the albumen when it's boiled."
NAME REDACTED
"Your post is certainly not a recommendation for this product, and I have
never seen it advertised or "up close." Hard boiled eggs to me are not
too difficult, but when I have wanted a number of really nice, perfectly
peeled HB egg, and I'm busy cooking a bunch of other stuff (for me,
pretty much only for my Passover seder), I've bought peeled HB eggs at
Trader Joe's, for not much money. (I think about $2 for 6 eggs). Near
the salad stuff."
NAME REDACTED
"Sometimes it can be cathartic to confess one's mistakes in public. I
made a mistake recently.
At CVS I purchased "Eggies" - yes, the As Seen On TV, Hard Boil Eggs
WITHOUT The Shell, NEVER PEEL A Hard Boiled Egg Again "Eggies."
The box proclaims: So Fast! So Easy!
Hah!
Turns out, Peeling A Hard Boiled Egg is a breeze, a delight in fact,
when compared to the complicated procedure of using, and then cleaning
up, the aforementioned "Eggies." They have not made my life easier.
I will, in fact, be peeling hard-boiled eggs for the rest of my life.
By hand. Happily, from here on out, now that I have seen the
alternative.
The entire kit of 6 "Eggies" is yours if, after this
less-than-flattering message, you still want them. BONUS! Egg
Separator for Healthy Egg Whites included in the box. I will forward
the address of my porch to the first person-to-repeat-my-mistake, er,
that is to say ... responder ;)
Enjoy your weekend,"
NAME REDACTED
Of course, people had helpful suggestions for making hard boiled eggs, which I am pretty sure the original lister could have done without.
"I haven't seen Eggies on TV but I think I'll pass. However an easy way to peel hard boiled eggs is when you take them out of the hot water, light crack the shell and drop them into cold water. Wait a few minutes and the shell should easily pop off. If you peel them in the cold water, they are extremely easy to peel."
NAME REDACTED
"The biggest "trick" is not using very very fresh eggs.
Wait a couple days to a week with them raw in the fridge then they are far,
far easier to peel.
The membrane needs to release from the shell before it will release from
the albumen when it's boiled."
NAME REDACTED
"Your post is certainly not a recommendation for this product, and I have
never seen it advertised or "up close." Hard boiled eggs to me are not
too difficult, but when I have wanted a number of really nice, perfectly
peeled HB egg, and I'm busy cooking a bunch of other stuff (for me,
pretty much only for my Passover seder), I've bought peeled HB eggs at
Trader Joe's, for not much money. (I think about $2 for 6 eggs). Near
the salad stuff."
NAME REDACTED
I love the attention to detail- also, would you like a free rubber brain?
"The FREE STUFF store is still open in our driveway at ADDRESS REDACTED,
off Forest, on Turkey Hill in the Heights.
JUST ADDED
Small washboard
Embossed copper artwork from 1930s
Thermal mugs
Circuit breakers
Brown glass quart storage jugs
NEW STUFF:
[Cast iron frying pan] GONE
[Antique leather suitcase] GONE
Kids and adult luggage [Some left]
Tin cookie boxes - someone wants these, I vaguely remember
Sheets, towels, bathroom rug, bedspread, bed pillows [Some left]
[Antique carved marble medallions from South End fireplaces] GONE
Antique demountable ladder from a South End rowhouse
[Meat grinder] GONE
Other kitchenware
[Tin box of padlocks , key rings, pirate eye patch] GONE
Photo flashbulbs
Wrecking bar
I think the rubber brain (hand-size) is still out there.
Also still out there:
Three ring binders
Empty small box assortment
Slide rule
Kitchen cabinet two-level carousel (small)
Audio/video switches
Large box fan
More
Also still available: Original oil painting, about 2ft x 4ft,
atmospheric depiction of geese flying under a full moon, in blues,
white, black. Ring doorbell if you would like to see it when you come
by. (It might blow away if put outside, I think.)"
NAME REDACTED
off Forest, on Turkey Hill in the Heights.
JUST ADDED
Small washboard
Embossed copper artwork from 1930s
Thermal mugs
Circuit breakers
Brown glass quart storage jugs
NEW STUFF:
[Cast iron frying pan] GONE
[Antique leather suitcase] GONE
Kids and adult luggage [Some left]
Tin cookie boxes - someone wants these, I vaguely remember
Sheets, towels, bathroom rug, bedspread, bed pillows [Some left]
[Antique carved marble medallions from South End fireplaces] GONE
Antique demountable ladder from a South End rowhouse
[Meat grinder] GONE
Other kitchenware
[Tin box of padlocks , key rings, pirate eye patch] GONE
Photo flashbulbs
Wrecking bar
I think the rubber brain (hand-size) is still out there.
Also still out there:
Three ring binders
Empty small box assortment
Slide rule
Kitchen cabinet two-level carousel (small)
Audio/video switches
Large box fan
More
Also still available: Original oil painting, about 2ft x 4ft,
atmospheric depiction of geese flying under a full moon, in blues,
white, black. Ring doorbell if you would like to see it when you come
by. (It might blow away if put outside, I think.)"
NAME REDACTED
Remember those ugly and expensive windmill chairs?
They are now free on the curb- which is where they should have been in the first place.
"Free on Curb - 2 Comfortable Rock Maple Chairs"
"Cushions are in excellent condition. Wood needs sanding and restaining. Interesting windmill designs on front and sides. Pet-free and smoke-free home.
See picture on Craigslist:
http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/atq/2834655674.html
Free on curb at ADDRESS REDACTED, Arlington."
NAME REDACTED
"Free on Curb - 2 Comfortable Rock Maple Chairs"
"Cushions are in excellent condition. Wood needs sanding and restaining. Interesting windmill designs on front and sides. Pet-free and smoke-free home.
See picture on Craigslist:
http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/atq/2834655674.html
Free on curb at ADDRESS REDACTED, Arlington."
NAME REDACTED
Friday, February 3, 2012
The raccoon ate your baby.
Lock up the women and children! There are wild animals in Arlington!
"For the last couple of weeks, the Hounds from Hell have been reluctant to
walk too far from home during their 5 AM walk and I couldn't figure out
why. I think I may have the answer.
Last night, about 8 PM, I spotted two *very* large raccoons scurry across
my neighbors' driveway, into their back yard. When I say very large, I mean
easily over 25 lbs., probably closer to 30-35 lbs. These suckers were HUGE.
So, those of you with outdoor cats and small dogs, be aware. And "lockable"
garbage cans are a must."
OMG! This lister has seen raccoons too! I think that the fear of wild animals might have affected this persons ability to spell.
"I go to work early and walk my dog at 3am. A couple of morning's ago I heard the stragest noise coming from in front of my neighbor's house. I was as courious as I was scared but I had to know! Crept around the cornor and 3 BIG FAT RACOONS playing in the middle of Pleasent st."
Dear god! They are breeding!
"OMG, those coons can have some real parties! I believe they may be
courting right around now."
Those raccoons have been known to kill people!
"When I first moved to Arlington 23 years ago, I had never been encountered by a raccoon. (being a city girl, I only encountered domestic animals). Every night they would come by my back yard and I would go outside and hand feed them. Every year the mothers would return with their babies looking for my handouts. Then I came across a possum and did the same with them. One day I wad told not to feed them as they carried rabies. I was devastated as I really cared for them. Well just to be on the safe side, I leave them food in the center of my back yard and keep my distance from them. Not sure why I'm telling you this, but since we are on the subject of raccoons, I thought I would share my experience with you."
NAME REDACTED
Rabies- even cute animals can get it!
"Hi NAME REDACTED,
Sorry for your sadness.
I had a friend in Lincoln that felt as you did. Fed a mama and her
babies for a long time. Right up until they attacked, bit and scratched
her and she had to go through the rabies treatment.
Wild is wild. She never fed them again."
NAME REDACTED
And finally, "I barely escaped with my life!"
"I used to think they were really cute...until I spent a summer as a camp
counselor in the mountains of NYS. I got cornered by a big raccoon one day
in a cabin and I saw it's teeth up close and personal. Let me tell you,
those are some razor sharp teeth! And they can be v-e-r-y nasty."
"For the last couple of weeks, the Hounds from Hell have been reluctant to
walk too far from home during their 5 AM walk and I couldn't figure out
why. I think I may have the answer.
Last night, about 8 PM, I spotted two *very* large raccoons scurry across
my neighbors' driveway, into their back yard. When I say very large, I mean
easily over 25 lbs., probably closer to 30-35 lbs. These suckers were HUGE.
So, those of you with outdoor cats and small dogs, be aware. And "lockable"
garbage cans are a must."
OMG! This lister has seen raccoons too! I think that the fear of wild animals might have affected this persons ability to spell.
"I go to work early and walk my dog at 3am. A couple of morning's ago I heard the stragest noise coming from in front of my neighbor's house. I was as courious as I was scared but I had to know! Crept around the cornor and 3 BIG FAT RACOONS playing in the middle of Pleasent st."
Dear god! They are breeding!
"OMG, those coons can have some real parties! I believe they may be
courting right around now."
Those raccoons have been known to kill people!
"When I first moved to Arlington 23 years ago, I had never been encountered by a raccoon. (being a city girl, I only encountered domestic animals). Every night they would come by my back yard and I would go outside and hand feed them. Every year the mothers would return with their babies looking for my handouts. Then I came across a possum and did the same with them. One day I wad told not to feed them as they carried rabies. I was devastated as I really cared for them. Well just to be on the safe side, I leave them food in the center of my back yard and keep my distance from them. Not sure why I'm telling you this, but since we are on the subject of raccoons, I thought I would share my experience with you."
NAME REDACTED
Rabies- even cute animals can get it!
"Hi NAME REDACTED,
Sorry for your sadness.
I had a friend in Lincoln that felt as you did. Fed a mama and her
babies for a long time. Right up until they attacked, bit and scratched
her and she had to go through the rabies treatment.
Wild is wild. She never fed them again."
NAME REDACTED
And finally, "I barely escaped with my life!"
"I used to think they were really cute...until I spent a summer as a camp
counselor in the mountains of NYS. I got cornered by a big raccoon one day
in a cabin and I saw it's teeth up close and personal. Let me tell you,
those are some razor sharp teeth! And they can be v-e-r-y nasty."
It's called trash.
No, we do not want your old broken toilet. Thanks for thinking of us though!
"We are replacing our old toilet with a newer more efficient model. But
what do we do with our old one. It basically works but the lid is broken
and it needs new insides. It is vintage 1960s. Is there any place to donate
it? Should we just put it out with the trash?
Thanks"
NAME REDACTED
"We are replacing our old toilet with a newer more efficient model. But
what do we do with our old one. It basically works but the lid is broken
and it needs new insides. It is vintage 1960s. Is there any place to donate
it? Should we just put it out with the trash?
Thanks"
NAME REDACTED
From gum pain to death- an Arlington tale.
Sometimes the people of Arlington aren't sure where they can buy a particular product and so they turn to the A-list for help.
"ISO clove oil for use as a dental anesthetic.
Tried CVS, Walgreens, GNC and VitaminShoppe (VS has one variety, but it seemed specific to aromatherapy). Even went by what, apparently, is no longer Arlington Health Foods.
Looking to purchase nearby, not online.
Suggestions? (Also, hints on safe and proper use?)"
NAME REDACTED
This lister was very helpful and answered the question.
"I was able to find some at CVS (I think the one near the high school)
last time I had a toothache. It was in the aisle with other tooth care
stuff, but you have to read the packaging carefully. The small brown
bottle didn't say "Clove Oil" on the label, but that was the main
(only?) ingredient in the one I found. I can't remember the name, and
I'm not at home now to check.
There are directions. You can use a Q-tip or small wad of cotten held
with tweezers to apply. It's very effective ... for a short time.
Eventually, you have to see the dentist."
This lister predicts death.
"The sooner the better. Your teeth are very close to your brain.
Infection can travel. And yes, you can die of a toothache. (Granted, it
generally takes awhile.)"
"ISO clove oil for use as a dental anesthetic.
Tried CVS, Walgreens, GNC and VitaminShoppe (VS has one variety, but it seemed specific to aromatherapy). Even went by what, apparently, is no longer Arlington Health Foods.
Looking to purchase nearby, not online.
Suggestions? (Also, hints on safe and proper use?)"
NAME REDACTED
This lister was very helpful and answered the question.
"I was able to find some at CVS (I think the one near the high school)
last time I had a toothache. It was in the aisle with other tooth care
stuff, but you have to read the packaging carefully. The small brown
bottle didn't say "Clove Oil" on the label, but that was the main
(only?) ingredient in the one I found. I can't remember the name, and
I'm not at home now to check.
There are directions. You can use a Q-tip or small wad of cotten held
with tweezers to apply. It's very effective ... for a short time.
Eventually, you have to see the dentist."
This lister predicts death.
"The sooner the better. Your teeth are very close to your brain.
Infection can travel. And yes, you can die of a toothache. (Granted, it
generally takes awhile.)"