The Daily Peeve / Rant

[frugal-one]

Hey Frugal-one, could you possibly post a link ? Unfortunately, ct scans and cancer are concerns in our lives as well, and I'm interested in becoming more knowledgeable about ct scans. DH is on a quarterly ct scan protocol, and we're a little creeped out by all that radiation exposure.

Sorry.. can't find the article on line.

[catherine]

My wee peeve of the day: a roomie peeve. As you may know, DS, DDIL and 1 week old DGS are living with us. I was surprised DIL even wanted to live with us (or at least thought it was the best option for them at the time) because she is a clean freak, to the point of being OCD, and my housekeeping is far from slovenly, but I would call it "relaxed."

Anyway, that's not even the reason for the daily peeve because I think we both accept that this is an Odd Couple situation and we're making the best of it--each compromising to meet in the middle.

My wee peeve is, ever since the baby has been home the house has been a 1700 sq. ft. incubator. 74 is what they keep it. 74! Who keeps their house at 74?? Even when I was in my childhood home in the 60s when we thought fossil fuel was endless, 72 was the maximum.

It's bad enough during the day, but if we put the thermostat down to 68 or even 70 in the evening before we go to bed--they'll come down and put it back up to 74. They split the utilities with us so I don't have the right to complain, and if the baby weren't brand new, I would simply tell them we are too uncomfortable sleeping in the heat--which is true. We have the heat cranking and the fan on by our bed. It's insane.

That's my Sunday peeve.

[shadowmoss]

Can you get a smaller portable heater for their room? An oil-filled one is safe, even for a room with a baby. Meets everyone's needs? They just need to put on sweaters when they come into the rest of the house.

[JaneV2.0]

Ah, Spring--when the neighbors take turns with their fume-spewing yard-maintenance machines. But I got smart today--and left when one of them cut loose with his droning mower. Apparently he then took a break, and resumed his droning just after I returned. I should move to the desert. Or a high rise. This goes on from Spring until late fall. Even multiple layers of earplugs don't work.

[Gardenarian]

Ah, Spring--when the neighbors take turns with their fume-spewing yard-maintenance machines. But I got smart today--and left when one of them cut loose with his droning mower. Apparently he then took a break, and resumed his droning just after I returned. I should move to the desert. Or a high rise. This goes on from Spring until late fall. Even multiple layers of earplugs don't work.

Those blowers drive me mad. I can see needing them for certain purposes, but most of the time - geez, get a broom.

My dog has cancer. He'll be okay, but it still stinks.

[chrissieq]

My neighbor uses his leaf blower to remove a light layer of snow all winter long - year long, no escape from the noise!!

[CathyA]

It's your house catherine. Tell them to wear more clothes (sweaters, etc.), or sleep with more blankets.
If you feel you can't complain because they are paying for half of the utilities......then adjust theirs a little bit down.
I'm afraid I wouldn't be so accommodating. They are staying in your house, out of a generosity on your part. Don't be afraid to speak out.
And babies don't need that much heat either.

[Gardenarian]

First cold since last winter. I'm glad I haven't had more, but, yuck :-/

[Gardenarian]

I feel sad that this forum seems to be dying.

[Teacher Terry]

I have noticed that there is a lot less posting then when I joined. I really enjoy this forum.