Happy 2007

[DrummerDeanna]

Originally Posted by irishgrl

its the first day and already you had a mental breakdown??? what'd I miss???

I know I think I posted about it in the What are yOU doing Thread....but basically I've got insanely loud neighbors and got to my tipping point this morning....I was crying, screaming etc...I was more pissed off and frazzled than I've been in a long time - that's what three days of constant noise does to me

[irishgrl]

Originally Posted by Nixxxed

Our neighborhood had both - fireworks AND semi-automatic handgun fire. But interestingly no sirens, despite all the harping by the police over the last month that both were illegal. I suppose that means no one was hurt, which is good.

Happy New Year everyone!

the dingleberries that used to live across the street did do fireworks one year, I guess they thot it was safe cuz we had snow on the ground, (none yet dangit) but they werent thinking about the possibility of starting a crown fire which is even worse than a ground fire! GAWD! these eejits just have dumb luck that's all I can say....

[irishgrl]

Originally Posted by DrummerDeanna

I know I think I posted about it in the What are yOU doing Thread....but basically I've got insanely loud neighbors and got to my tipping point this morning....I was crying, screaming etc...I was more pissed off and frazzled than I've been in a long time - that's what three days of constant noise does to me

isnt there a noise ordinance? whats wrong with your neighbors?

[DrummerDeanna]

Originally Posted by irishgrl

isnt there a noise ordinance? whats wrong with your neighbors?

There is..and I"m going to complain about them tomorrow. Perhaps if I have another mental breakdown in management's office they'll see that I'm seriously pissed off about these inconsiderate people.

That's what wrong with them, they're inconsiderate. OR they missed the memo that they're living in an apartment...close to lots of other people.

[irishgrl]

Originally Posted by DrummerDeanna

There is..and I"m going to complain about them tomorrow. Perhaps if I have another mental breakdown in management's office they'll see that I'm seriously pissed off about these inconsiderate people.

That's what wrong with them, they're inconsiderate. OR they missed the memo that they're living in an apartment...close to lots of other people.

you have a dog right? why dont you fling some doggie doo at their windows?
I knew someone who used to put dog crap in a bag with a lit firecracker and ring the doorbell and run. the idea being when the firecracker pops, the dog poo flies everywhere.......

maybe you can plant little piles of poo here and there.....accidentally on purpose ya know......like where they walk......

howzabout this: a solution of sugar water around their doorstep to being the bugs.....

heck I dont know.....

[DrummerDeanna]

Originally Posted by irishgrl

you have a dog right? why dont you fling some doggie doo at their windows?
I knew someone who used to put dog crap in a bag with a lit firecracker and ring the doorbell and run. the idea being when the firecracker pops, the dog poo flies everywhere.......

maybe you can plant little piles of poo here and there.....accidentally on purpose ya know......like where they walk......

howzabout this: a solution of sugar water around their doorstep to being the bugs.....

heck I dont know.....

I'm not even kidding when I say that I have honestly considered smearing dog poo on their car I just want to stay reputable when I complain to management But I've considered it!

I've also considered lobbing snowballs at their balcony....and getting up at 3am to play my bongos...toward their bedroom ceiling...I may still do that one

[rbs3676]

When I lived in an apartment, I had some rather rude and loud neighbors.
I would call security on them constantly. When that didnt work, I went to the management office and complained my head off. Finally, they moved me to another apartment in the complex and I was as happy as a clam.

Have you thought about asking the apartment manager if you can move to a different unit? Sure it's a hassle, but your peace of mind would be worth it.
Nothing is worth me losing it on New Years Day, sorry.

rbs

[DrummerDeanna]

Originally Posted by rbs3676

When I lived in an apartment, I had some rather rude and loud neighbors.
I would call security on them constantly. When that didnt work, I went to the management office and complained my head off. Finally, they moved me to another apartment in the complex and I was as happy as a clam.

Have you thought about asking the apartment manager if you can move to a different unit? Sure it's a hassle, but your peace of mind would be worth it.
Nothing is worth me losing it on New Years Day, sorry.

rbs

The apartment rules state that the only way to move to another building is if there is a problem with the apartment and you have to move to a different sized unit.

Of course when I start complaining my head off maybe they'll change their mind to get rid of me

And I know now that if I do move I want a third floor apartment!!!

Home is where you're supposed to be comfortable...where you relax etc...I'm not getting that and it's starting to tax me mentally - trust me, management is getting an earful tomorrow.

[ontheEdgeof17]

Happy New Year.

I was in Times Square last night, ringing in the New Year. I had a wonderful time! (but I won't do it again!)

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by DrummerDeanna

The apartment rules state that the only way to move to another building is if there is a problem with the apartment and you have to move to a different sized unit.

Of course when I start complaining my head off maybe they'll change their mind to get rid of me

And I know now that if I do move I want a third floor apartment!!!

Home is where you're supposed to be comfortable...where you relax etc...I'm not getting that and it's starting to tax me mentally - trust me, management is getting an earful tomorrow.

I meant to tell you earlier today - you know that you can fix the broom handle holes yourself, right? It's EASY. You just need some drywall mud(spackling type stuff - a small container is about $2-3), a putty knife(or even a flat edge of cardboard would do it), and a $2 sanding block. Probably $5 total. And it might save you $100 or more, in lost deposit. Like I said, it's EASY to do.

[DrummerDeanna]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

I meant to tell you earlier today - you know that you can fix the broom handle holes yourself, right? It's EASY. You just need some drywall mud(spackling type stuff - a small container is about $2-3), a putty knife(or even a flat edge of cardboard would do it), and a $2 sanding block. Probably $5 total. And it might save you $100 or more, in lost deposit. Like I said, it's EASY to do.

Ooh thanks! I'm going to to that - I saw that I left holes (or dents really) and was mortified...I'll try the drywall mud...I already have a putty knife lol...Does the sanding block make it blend? That's why I didn't think to do it - I was afraid of leaving noticeable white spots all over the wall



Curtis...Times Square!! Wow...what an experience...that many people in one place scares the bejeezus outta me....any fun details??

[ontheEdgeof17]

Originally Posted by DrummerDeanna

Curtis...Times Square!! Wow...what an experience...that many people in one place scares the bejeezus outta me....any fun details??

Not really. 1 million people in one spot was pretty surreal. It was so cold, I swore by the end of the night I was getting delirious due to hypothermia.

[Dark Angel]

Happy New Year!! ...a bit late.

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by DrummerDeanna

Ooh thanks! I'm going to to that - I saw that I left holes (or dents really) and was mortified...I'll try the drywall mud...I already have a putty knife lol...Does the sanding block make it blend? That's why I didn't think to do it - I was afraid of leaving noticeable white spots all over the wall

You just need, firstly, to make sure that nothing's "hanging out" of the hole(loose drywall paper, or the drywall itself). If so, either pull that off, or poke it up inside.
Then, take the mud, with the putty knife, and spread it in the hole. DEPENDING on the size of the hole, it MIGHT take you 2 or 3 times, to get it flush with the drywall(goes to Lowe's, and tell them what you're doing, so that you get the right product....the smallest container they have should do everything you need to do). I forget what the brand name says, cuz I broke the lid on mine, and had to put it in a different container(I redo a few rental properties every year. A gallon bucket last me like three years).
After you get it all flush with the drywall, and it thoroughly dries, you take the sanding block, and simply sand it flush with the drywall. It's that easy! Of course, it needs painted......if your ceiling is white, maybe they won't notice the mud, if you sanded it good(probably not, though). ASSuming that it's flat white(most ceiling's are), flat white generic paint, at Wallyhell, is only like $6/gallon. I know, Wallyhell sucks!
You can fix this cheaply, though. It's easy.

[The Catdancer]

Happy new year everyone (very late but it's the thought that counts)!!!!