You Know What Really Grinds My Gears? Now with 3x more gears...

[Cappy]

Originally Posted by flamesfever

Why are new houses decorated mostly in black and white colours. including the furniture. It's downright depressing. I have often wondered if it expresses the overall mood of society in general, and indicating we are heading for tough times.

I also dislike the box like architecture of the new infills and houses. I would much prefer the classic over the trendy look any day.

I think a lot of it has to do with re-sale value and the fact that many people switch homes so often now. It's tough to sell a house that you like, but other buyers don't.

Also, modern farmhouse can go away any day now. If I see another barn door in a 30 story condo apartment, i may jump off the balcony

[Brendone]

Originally Posted by Cappy

I think a lot of it has to do with re-sale value and the fact that many people switch homes so often now. It's tough to sell a house that you like, but other buyers don't.

Also, modern farmhouse can go away any day now. If I see another barn door in a 30 story condo apartment, i may jump off the balcony

Don’t forget to close the barn door behind you

[InglewoodFan]

Shrinkflation grinds my ... coffee. Local roasters used to have 1 lb/454 g bags. Then everyone moved to 340 g / 12 oz for about the same price - $18-20. I needed beans today and my local cafe was closed (they sell in bulk) so I grabbed beans at the grocery store. 300 g bag for $19, locally roasted. Getting $$$, and 300 g won't even last close to a week.

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[Mr.Coffee]

Originally Posted by InglewoodFan

Shrinkflation grinds my ... coffee. Local roasters used to have 1 lb/454 g bags. Then everyone moved to 340 g / 12 oz for about the same price - $18-20. I needed beans today and my local cafe was closed (they sell in bulk) so I grabbed beans at the grocery store. 300 g bag for $19, locally roasted. Getting $$$, and 300 g won't even last close to a week.

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Frito Lays is the worst offender for this.

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by Mr.Coffee

Frito Lays is the worst offender for this.

Their coffee is disgusting. Tastes like potatoes.

[Brendone]

Originally Posted by topfiverecords

Their coffee is disgusting. Tastes like potatoes.

It’s all in the grind. Can’t be to fine, can’t be to coarse.

[Shazam]

Originally Posted by Brendone

Colour matching paint in a 12 year old house, and the original paint manufacturer (General Paint) isn’t around any more. We’ve taken in original Paint codes, leftover paint, chunks from the wall, etc. and no one can get a perfect match. We tape up all sorts of samples and watch as the light changes, think we have the perfect match, order and try it. Nope, never the same.

Chip in a wall means ignoring it, or filling and repainting the whole wall.

The sheen is more important. If you get a 98% match that's as close as possible these days.

[calumniate]

Originally Posted by InglewoodFan

Shrinkflation grinds my ... coffee. Local roasters used to have 1 lb/454 g bags. Then everyone moved to 340 g / 12 oz for about the same price - $18-20. I needed beans today and my local cafe was closed (they sell in bulk) so I grabbed beans at the grocery store. 300 g bag for $19, locally roasted. Getting $$$, and 300 g won't even last close to a week.

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Yeah, some of the packaging is getting pretty outlandish too. Like little candy bags. Sorry, just give me a full lb in a brown paper bag please

[Cube Inmate]

From the "Treliving gone" thread... a "calendar year" is January through December, people. If you're taking about the horrendous last 12 months for the Flames, it's just "the last year" not "the last calendar year. "

[Shazam]

Originally Posted by Cube Inmate

From the "Treliving gone" thread... a "calendar year" is January through December, people. If you're taking about the horrendous last 12 months for the Flames, it's just "the last 30 years" not "the last calendar year. "

ftfy

[GirlySports]

Dogs. I don't know if there are more dog owners and/or more inexperienced dogs owners but I've been lunged at/attacked 3 times in the last 6 months, Was bitten on the side of the knee yesterday, I've lived in this same neighborhood 10+ years, never happened. I even stop to pet friendly dogs on my walks.

So just a warning if you're taking a walk. I'm an adult so I'm can dodge and get away, at least have some awareness, but kids and/or babies this could be dangerous.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

Dogs. I don't know if there are more dog owners and/or more inexperienced dogs owners but I've been lunged at/attacked 3 times in the last 6 months, Was bitten on the side of the knee yesterday, I've lived in this same neighborhood 10+ years, never happened. I even stop to pet friendly dogs on my walks.

So just a warning if you're taking a walk. I'm an adult so I'm can dodge and get away, at least gave some awareness, but kids and/or babies this could be dangerous.

Paging Sliver..........

Sorry to hear about the bite. Did you get the owner's information?

[Fuzz]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

Dogs. I don't know if there are more dog owners and/or more inexperienced dogs owners but I've been lunged at/attacked 3 times in the last 6 months, Was bitten on the side of the knee yesterday, I've lived in this same neighborhood 10+ years, never happened. I even stop to pet friendly dogs on my walks.

So just a warning if you're taking a walk. I'm an adult so I'm can dodge and get away, at least have some awareness, but kids and/or babies this could be dangerous.

It's all the pandemic puppies that grew up with someone around all the time, and now go 10 hours alone. Probably mostly first time dog owners who I imagine never had any formal training, and neither did the dogs. Only 10 or so years to go...

[TorqueDog]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

Sorry to hear about the bite. Did you get the owner's information?

That's a weird way to get someone's phone number, how do you know she's even interested after their dog bit her?

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by TorqueDog

That's a weird way to get someone's phone number, how do you know she's even interested after their dog bit her?

to make a claim for damages

[TorqueDog]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

to make a claim for damages

Don't mind that -whoosh- noise.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by TorqueDog

Don't mind that -whoosh- noise.

I got it......I just chose to ignore it.

[TorqueDog]

Well, excuse me Mr. undercoversenseofhumor.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by TorqueDog

Well, excuse me Mr. undercoversenseofhumor.

But for the excellent advice in your sig I followed, we'd be throwing down right now........

[DoubleF]

Sudden onset of a weather related migraine... ugh.

Pain killers weren't taken early enough I guess.