The Drop In Centre 3

[Mikiesboy]

22 hours ago, Gary L said:

Lucille Ball????

Who else?  hehe

[Mikiesboy]

Happy Thursday.  Not doing a whole lot today. Just walking the dog, then walking to the mall to get (finally) Chinese for dinner. We'd normally have pizza but well, that's off the menu for the foreseeable. 

I'm just gonna mooch around here doing some odd jobs until I have to go out. I did however, look up a weird fact to share with you: 

[Gary L]

Just booked our “family” holiday to UK in September. I’m driving and we are so familiar with route and hotels that only two out of eight are new.  It’s a 5,000km road trip.  Don’t ask me what it will cost but roughly 1km = 1€…… 

We've decided that two adults and two evil wieners just can’t fit into the same bed, especially after 6 hours on the road.  So, now it’s two rooms in a hotel or an apartment to cope.  I just hope the dogs realise that there ain’t money for their expensive treats anymore!

Edited May 7 by Gary L

[kbois]

33 minutes ago, Gary L said:

Just booked our “family” holiday to UK in September. I’m driving and we are so familiar with route and hotels that only two out of eight are new.  It’s a 5,000km road trip.  Don’t ask me what it will cost but roughly 1km = 1€…… 

We've decided that two adults and two evil wieners just can’t fit into the same bed, especially after 6 hours on the road.  So, now it’s two rooms in a hotel or an apartment to cope.  I just hope the dogs realise that there ain’t money for their expensive treats anymore!

They. Don't. Care.

[Kitt]

OK, that's just freaking stupidity!!!

My kid stops @ McDonalds for a soda. It's a tight turn around the back of the building between the kiosk and pay windows, so she swings her 4 door pickup truck wide. Some twit decides he isn't going to wait and swings out to pass the line and leave, trying to go between her and a block retaining wall using the no parking fire lane. He hits the wall, and decides my insurance should pay the bill. 

Insurance calls me for more details. Wings had not told me yet, so I am clueless. She figured she would fill me in when she got home, but twit has already filed the claim! We are talking this occurred @ 1:30 and insurance agent called me @ 2!

Bottom line is my insurance agent says he can take a fly fart at the moon, he was stupid, was where he did not belong and Wings didn't touch him. No claim!

[kbois]

22 minutes ago, Kitt said:

OK, that's just freaking stupidity!!!

My kid stops @ McDonalds for a soda. It's a tight turn around the back of the building between the kiosk and pay windows, so she swings her 4 door pickup truck wide. Some twit decides he isn't going to wait and swings out to pass the line and leave, trying to go between her and a block retaining wall using the no parking fire lane. He hits the wall, and decides my insurance should pay the bill. 

Insurance calls me for more details. Wings had not told me yet, so I am clueless. She figured she would fill me in when she got home, but twit has already filed the claim! We are talking this occurred @ 1:30 and insurance agent called me @ 2!

Bottom line is my insurance agent says he can take a fly fart at the moon, he was stupid, was where he did not belong and Wings didn't touch him. No claim!

People's stupidity no longer surprises me. 

I had to go to Boston today for a trade show/expo. Nope. Never again. Boston traffic is a nightmare on the best of days and today was a better day for it overall, and I was still stuck on the Pike for 45 minutes in stop and go bull$#!+. Our maintenance guy made it to the convention center then drove around for an hour trying to find a garage that wasn't full. He never did. Then my manager apparently paid for us but didn't actually register us. And if course she bailed last minute yesterday, so it took being sent to 3 different lines to get a damn lanyard. 

I don't do well with crowded, noisy places. Let's just say I made an appearance and noped out of there after an hour. I was back on the Pike before noon. Did a little bit of retail therapy before going home so I would avoid one of the idiot sister-in-laws who always shows up on Thursdays. Mission accomplished. 

Time for a nap. Lol. 

Have a good afternoon y'all!

[Kitt]

I keep telling myself "Ignorance can be fixed. Stupidity is forever"

[spyke]

4 hours ago, Kitt said:

OK, that's just freaking stupidity!!!

My kid stops @ McDonalds for a soda. It's a tight turn around the back of the building between the kiosk and pay windows, so she swings her 4 door pickup truck wide. Some twit decides he isn't going to wait and swings out to pass the line and leave, trying to go between her and a block retaining wall using the no parking fire lane. He hits the wall, and decides my insurance should pay the bill. 

Insurance calls me for more details. Wings had not told me yet, so I am clueless. She figured she would fill me in when she got home, but twit has already filed the claim! We are talking this occurred @ 1:30 and insurance agent called me @ 2!

Bottom line is my insurance agent says he can take a fly fart at the moon, he was stupid, was where he did not belong and Wings didn't touch him. No claim!

The dash cams I have in my vehicles are the second best "peace of mind" investments I have made. There are too many scam artists out there, and people who won't take responsibility for their own actions as you have just found out. 

 The first best is my AAA membership. 

[spyke]

4 hours ago, kbois said:

People's stupidity no longer surprises me. 

 Then my manager apparently paid for us but didn't actually register us. And if course she bailed last minute yesterday, so it took being sent to 3 different lines to get a damn lanyard. 

You've inadvertently identified your career goals. Study her closely. Record all of her screw ups. Use this information to your advantage, and next year, take her job. 

You managed a retirement property in Florida. This would be a piece of cake for you. LOL

[kbois]

36 minutes ago, spyke said:

You've inadvertently identified your career goals. Study her closely. Record all of her screw ups. Use this information to your advantage, and next year, take her job. 

You managed a retirement property in Florida. This would be a piece of cake for you. LOL

She's on vacation next week....going to Florida. She lived there before and is scouting out retirement places. See ya. 

[spyke]

1 hour ago, kbois said:

She's on vacation next week....going to Florida. She lived there before and is scouting out retirement places. See ya. 

Refer her to your former retirement village trillah park. You know, the one where those tenants got on your last nerve and had to prove on the daily that there really are stupid questions. She'll fit right in. LOL

Now get busy and take her job. Don't wait for her to retire. Put. Her. Out.

[kbois]

10 hours ago, spyke said:

Refer her to your former retirement village trillah park. You know, the one where those tenants got on your last nerve and had to prove on the daily that there really are stupid questions. She'll fit right in. LOL

Now get busy and take her job. Don't wait for her to retire. Put. Her. Out.

Omg... she's not that bad. A little too ADHD & OCD for my liking, but I have no problem telling her to dial it back a few notches when she starts acting like a squirrel on speed. I had to do that a couple of days ago. She apologized and admits she can be a bit much. 

At this point in the game, I'm kinda glad I don't have to deal with all the problem children that property management comes with. 

My favorite words?  Let me transfer you. 

[Mikiesboy]

Today is the Canadian Tulip Festival, in Ottawa. 

The Canadian Tulip Festival begins today, marking its 74th year, but its roots go back to wartime Europe. In 1945, after Canada helped liberate the Netherlands and hosted Princess Juliana during her exile, a gift of tulip bulbs arrived in Ottawa. That tradition didn't end; it returned each year, growing into today's festival.

By 1953, the Ottawa Board of Trade and photographer Malak Karsh had organised the first official Canadian Tulip Festival, giving shape to what had begun as a diplomatic thank-you. Today, the displays trace around 300,000 blooms along key routes, including the Rideau Canal, where tulips often appear alongside spring cherry blossoms. Commissioners Park anchors the main showcase with large, organised plantings.

So why does it draw crowds every spring? Because it tells a clear, human story—gratitude, remembered in bloom, brief yet consistent, year after year.  

We also thank the people of the Netherlands for their continued tradition of looking after Canadian war graves in their country. 

[kbois]

 

I got to thinking. (I know, often dangerous in my case) Motherhood is one of those things that no matter how ready you think you are.... you're not. From the moment you find out you're pregnant your life changes drastically. Let's face it, bringing a squalling little creature that does nothing but practice bodily functions and demand to be fed and cuddled is a daunting task. Its also a neverending task. 

Parenting in general is hard whether you're a mom or a dad. This tiny human gets bigger, learns to walk & talk. You try to teach them right from wrong and how to sort laundry. You make sure their basic needs are met and in return they occasionally take out the trash without being asked. You celebrate them hitting their first home run in Little League, then wonder why you have to remind them to use soap when they bathe. 

You spend countless hours volunteering at school, or sports, driving thousands of miles to and from practices and games. You willingly hand over the keys and thank good fortune for them passing their driving test and you no longer have to bear the title of chaffeur. 

You do a happy dance as they fly the nest whether it's to college or to strike out on their own. Then you bawl your eyes out as soon as they're out of sight. 

There are plenty of days when you look at them, covered in liquid laundry detergent from head to toe grinning like an idiot as the soap sinks into the rug beneath their feet and ask yourself if it's worth it. 

Some days you question every decision that has brought you to this moment. 

Then the little cretin looks at you and says "I love you Mom." 

That's when you know it's worth it. 

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms. (Yes, the furry ones count too). Enjoy your day!

 

 

[Gary L]

So, I’m lucky, I know. I’m getting on free health service a treatment that would cost USD 122,000 per year. But the side effects are making me ask questions. I’ve had candida (oral thrush in mouth and throat) for nearly two weeks.  Treatment is kicking in v slowly.  Then decided to look up the side effects of my specific biologic, and hey, guess what it causes….
On a positive note, have finished part two of my story about love during Franco’s oppression. Awaiting my editor’s comments - he is currently in residence at The Beverly Hills Hotel.. too busy it seems for checking my work!! 

[Mikiesboy]

Happy Tuesday... more dog walking and then my wonderful Husband is taking me out for dinner.    

Enjoy your day, whatever you get up to. 

[Mikiesboy]

Happy Wednesday, Happy International Hummus Day (mmm, wish i had that and some pita for lunch).  Dinner out last night was very nice. At our fav place around here, Pho Quinn. I had a grilled chicken vermicelli bowl, with lots of bean sprouts, shredded lettuce, basil, and pickled carrots and radish along with fish sauce and a crispy spring roll. Very yummy. Michael had the same but with grilled pork and other porkie bits. 

I hope you are all having a good week so far. I think the following applies to many of us. I know this and keep trying to make myself less of a perfectionist..maybe one day. 

 

[Kitt]

In a holding pattern @ the horse dentist. Roughly 2 hours to kick back in gorgeous sun & high 60's . Got both my phone and tablet so I am set!

And people dont understand why I like taking their horses to the dentist!

[Gary L]

6 hours ago, Mikiesboy said:

Happy Wednesday, Happy International Hummus Day (mmm, wish i had that and some pita for lunch).  Dinner out last night was very nice. At our fav place around here, Pho Quinn. I had a grilled chicken vermicelli bowl, with lots of bean sprouts, shredded lettuce, basil, and pickled carrots and radish along with fish sauce and a crispy spring roll. Very yummy. Michael had the same but with grilled pork and other porkie bits. 

I hope you are all having a good week so far. I think the following applies to many of us. I know this and keep trying to make myself less of a perfectionist..maybe one day. 

 

Dinner sounded lovely! Do you know the Marion’s kitchen website?  She is half Thai and half Australian.  I have all her cookbooks and the videos are super. 

[Mikiesboy]

1 hour ago, Gary L said:

Dinner sounded lovely! Do you know the Marion’s kitchen website?  She is half Thai and half Australian.  I have all her cookbooks and the videos are super. 

No, i don't. But will look at it. I like new things with lots of flavour. We don't use much salt... Michael has even taken to adding some hot stuff to his meals. 

[Gary L]

7 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said:

No, i don't. But will look at it. I like new things with lots of flavour. We don't use much salt... Michael has even taken to adding some hot stuff to his meals. 

She certainly loves chillies! 

[kbois]

Things that make me go "hmmm"

I had a woman named Clueless inquire via email about an apartment at our second property which is a 20-30 minute drive depending on traffic. She wants to see it as soon as possible. After a bit of back and forth via email, she agrees to that afternoon at 430, which works out for me because I can clock out from there and not have to backtrack to the office and that location is closer to the highway to go home. 

Call comes in to office:

Me: Thank you for calling blah blah blah...

Her: My name is Clueless and  I'd like to see one of your apartments at your XXX property.

Me: (looks at the caller ID and sees that it is the same name as I just finished emailing 20 minutes earlier and she confirmed her appointment time.) Ummm, is this Clueless?

Her: Yes

Me: I just emailed you the information for our appointment at 430.

Her: Uh, oh. Okay. Umm, where am I going?

Me: Gives her the address (which is also in the email) 328 XXX Street. I will meet you in front of building 344.

Her: 320 YYY Street 

Me: No, 328 XXX Street

Her: ok, 320 XXX Street. 

Me: 328.

Her: ok. What time? 

Me: 430

Her: ok got it, 400

Me (sigh) 430. I give her the address again. I will email you all of the information so you'll have it. (Which she already has)

Her: ok, thank you

We end the call. I email her the address, where I will meet her, color and make of vehicle I drive and office CELL number (this is important)

5 minutes later ... Phone rings. Guess who?

I then have to reiterate all of the information. Again. She repeats it back incorrectly 2 times and I remind her that I emailed her ALL of the info she needs. 

So....at 400, I drive over to the other property, was there by 425, and park EXACTLY where I said I would be. And wait. 

And wait

And wait some more, constantly looking around and watching all the cars that come in. All were residents. 

500 comes and I clock out and go home. 

I come in this morning and have exactly 5, yes, 5 voice mails from this woman on the OFFICE number saying she is there and doesn't see anyone. 

This is a small property. There is only one driveway in and out. All of the apartment blocks are clearly numbered. I'm sure this woman must have some sort of disability because her memory was complete shit. I knew going over there that she wouldn't get it right. 

I may have to use this scenario in a story. 

Its rainy and raw today. I'm not going over to the other property again. My maintenance guy can show her if she calls back. 

So yeah.... things that make me go hmmm. 

Have a good day everyone!

 

[spyke]

On 5/10/2026 at 4:46 PM, Gary L said:

So, I’m lucky, I know. I’m getting on free health service a treatment that would cost USD 122,000 per year. But the side effects are making me ask questions. I’ve had candida (oral thrush in mouth and throat) for nearly two weeks.  Treatment is kicking in v slowly.  Then decided to look up the side effects of my specific biologic, and hey, guess what it causes….
On a positive note, have finished part two of my story about love during Franco’s oppression. Awaiting my editor’s comments - he is currently in residence at The Beverly Hills Hotel.. too busy it seems for checking my work!! 

They should be able to prescribe or tell you what to ask for to treat the thrush. Our nickname for the treatment in the US  is "swish and swallow" LOL

[spyke]

3 minutes ago, kbois said:

Things that make me go "hmmm"

I had a woman named Clueless inquire via email about an apartment at our second property which is a 20-30 minute drive depending on traffic. She wants to see it as soon as possible. After a bit of back and forth via email, she agrees to that afternoon at 430, which works out for me because I can clock out from there and not have to backtrack to the office and that location is closer to the highway to go home. 

Call comes in to office:

Me: Thank you for calling blah blah blah...

Her: My name is Clueless and  I'd like to see one of your apartments at your XXX property.

Me: (looks at the caller ID and sees that it is the same name as I just finished emailing 20 minutes earlier and she confirmed her appointment time.) Ummm, is this Clueless?

Her: Yes

Me: I just emailed you the information for our appointment at 430.

Her: Uh, oh. Okay. Umm, where am I going?

Me: Gives her the address (which is also in the email) 328 XXX Street. I will meet you in front of building 344.

Her: 320 YYY Street 

Me: No, 328 XXX Street

Her: ok, 320 XXX Street. 

Me: 328.

Her: ok. What time? 

Me: 430

Her: ok got it, 400

Me (sigh) 430. I give her the address again. I will email you all of the information so you'll have it. (Which she already has)

Her: ok, thank you

We end the call. I email her the address, where I will meet her, color and make of vehicle I drive and office CELL number (this is important)

5 minutes later ... Phone rings. Guess who?

I then have to reiterate all of the information. Again. She repeats it back incorrectly 2 times and I remind her that I emailed her ALL of the info she needs. 

So....at 400, I drive over to the other property, was there by 425, and park EXACTLY where I said I would be. And wait. 

And wait

And wait some more, constantly looking around and watching all the cars that come in. All were residents. 

500 comes and I clock out and go home. 

I come in this morning and have exactly 5, yes, 5 voice mails from this woman on the OFFICE number saying she is there and doesn't see anyone. 

This is a small property. There is only one driveway in and out. All of the apartment blocks are clearly numbered. I'm sure this woman must have some sort of disability because her memory was complete shit. I knew going over there that she wouldn't get it right. 

I may have to use this scenario in a story. 

Its rainy and raw today. I'm not going over to the other property again. My maintenance guy can show her if she calls back. 

So yeah.... things that make me go hmmm. 

Have a good day everyone!

 

You know that Clueless is going to be a nightmare of a tenant. They'll be calling you to change light bulbs. 🤣

[Gary L]

52 minutes ago, spyke said:

They should be able to prescribe or tell you what to ask for to treat the thrush. Our nickname for the treatment in the US  is "swish and swallow" LOL

I got the heart guy to prescribe me what I wanted. But I’m fed up of all the complications.  The latest little pill has serious interactions with 200 medicines and severe interactions with 100….. 😱