Petty Vents

[Kaneohegirlinaz]

That may be so (figure of speech), but we've gotcha beat by 6 years in oldest.
Parker Ranch is ONE of the largest cattle ranches in America.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parker_Ranch
I was looking again the the top 10, but lost it ...
And have you had a steak in Kamuela? OMGawd!
Most of their Beef is bought up by the high-end restaurants and then the rest is exported.

 

[caseydog]

I have been to the Big Island, but don't recall eating any steak there. Living where I live, if I am in the middle of an ocean, I'm going to eat as much fish as I can.

I do recall eating poi... something I'd rather forget.

CD

 

[GotGarlic]

Here is one for you to ponder.

Last summer, my dad walked into one of the six bathrooms in their house, and the floor and rug were soaking wet. He naturally assumed there was a leak in the nearby sink plumbing.

Upon further investigation, he found a collapsed gallon water jug, capped, in a cabinet under the sink. None of us can think of how the water got out of the jug, and my dad is an engineer.

BTW, my parents live in Hurricane country, too, so they always have jugs of water stored up during hurricane season, just in case.

CD

We've kept gallon jugs of water for hurricane season as well, in the attic, since it won't flood. Plastic does break down over time. We've found several-year-old empty water jugs up there. The plastic develops a leak and, in the dry heat of the attic, the water evaporates. If the environment is more humid, obviously the water won't evaporate.

 

[caseydog]

We've kept gallon jugs of water for hurricane season as well, in the attic, since it won't flood. Plastic does break down over time. We've found several-year-old empty water jugs up there. The plastic develops a leak and, in the dry heat of the attic, the water evaporates. If the environment is more humid, obviously the water won't evaporate.

This was in the climate controlled house, and it didn't evaporate, the water ended up on the floor, and the bottle was collapsed. Really, really weird.

If the bottle had a tiny hole in it, I would expect a very slow trickle of water, but at some point, air would have to bubble up from the hole, and through the water to replace the exiting water, or the hole would stop leaking. There would be a vacuum that would prevent water from exiting the hole. If the cap was loose, that would let air in. But, it kept leaking, and the bottle collapsed, indicating no air entered the bottle to replace the water.

I would love to toss this one out to Neil deGrasse Tyson. There has to be a scientific reason for this, but I can't figure it out.

CD

 

[Andy M.]

...If the bottle had a tiny hole in it, I would expect a very slow trickle of water, but at some point, air would have to bubble up from the hole, and through the water to replace the exiting water, or the hole would stop leaking...

CD

I'm thinking the opposite. Air doesn't bubble up into the hole and the bottle collapses as a result of the vacuum created by the leakage. As the bottle collapses, it keeps pressure on the water to leak out. Its continuing collapse keeps the vacuum effect to a minimum. Just enough to collapse the plastic but not enough to hold the water in.

 

[roadfix]

I'm thinking the opposite. Air doesn't bubble up into the hole and the bottle collapses as a result of the vacuum created by the leakage. As the bottle collapses, it keeps pressure on the water to leak out. Its continuing collapse keeps the vacuum effect to a minimum. Just enough to collapse the plastic but not enough to hold the water in.

I think this is what happened if the cap was airtight and the container pliable enough to collapse. ....something similar to what happens to an IV bag as fluid slowly drips out.

 

[Caslon]

How soon is it to start buying 25 year dehydrated foods? Just add water.

 

[Addie]

Addie, Parker Ranch, one of the largest Cattle Ranches in the United States, is still in operation.
http://parkerranch.com/
As to where our Beef comes from, it's mostly shipped in from elsewhere.

Then where the heck is Parker Ranch shipping their meat now? It is too bad that the residents of Hawaii are able to enjoy the meat year round. With the cost of everything in Hawaii, I wouldn't want to eat at a high end restaurant. I preferred the native food except for Poi!

 

[buckytom]

They're grinding it teally fine and selling it to the Impossible Foods company...

 

[caseydog]

Another toilet flush valve bites the dust. With three toilets in my house, it seems like I am always repairing a toilet. Grrrrrr.

CD

Is that petty enough?

 

[Just Cooking]

Another toilet flush valve bites the dust. With three toilets in my house, it seems like I am always repairing a toilet. Grrrrrr.

CD

Is that petty enough?

This post, obviously, can be viewed as a post open for many, many funny comments, by someone...

Not me, of course...

Ross

 

[Kaneohegirlinaz]

Please Indulge Me, This A Bit Long, Sorry

In our new Community, they have a “closed social media”, where authorized members may join in and post various recommendations, for sale & free, events, crime & safety, lost & found and of course general comments.
I had made inquires as to a Spring Craft & Bake Sale to our HOA management rep’s and they confirmed that yes, they would be hosting another one at our Community Center and sent out a mass email to the Community.
Our closed social media is not connected to the HOA management, so I did a ‘copy&paste’ of the email to our closed social media events calendar, just as a courtesy to the residents that may not be receiving those mass emails for some reason. This also encourages folks to participate/attend these events. The Fall Sale was a huge hit, loads of participants and folks from all over came, even from outside. This is why we’re having another.

Ok, on to my rant…

I have been receiving Private Messages via this closed social media site from a woman that I do not know:

“ PM #1 …just an fyi, not everyone is glad to have a crafter next door, which could very well be in violation of Homeowner Assoc CCR's....running a business out of the home, a health, noise issue, or possible nuisance to fellow homeowners adjacent....

PM #2 …(Or odorous fumes!)

PM # 3 …residents, running a business out of their homes, creating items to sell, giving lessons to others, bringing traffic to their home, creating noise/odor/smoke and or fumes, etc...need to read the Association CCR's...which were, or should have been presented to the buyer at purchase of their home or townhome. I am only passing this on as an fyi...many who move here, have no idea of what our CCR's contain.

PM # 4 …And furthermore, events open to the general public should not be held at the Community Center.

PM # 5 …we had an unpleasant experience during our first two years living here...we have now been here two and a half years. I need to keep the experience to myself...the HOA has taken care of it. I'm sorry for venting, but it was definitely an issue.”

I take this as harassment; DH is very upset and wants me to message this woman back, telling her off … “It’s not your event, what’s wrong with her? Let me tell her to knock it off.”
NOOOOO!!!
She knows my name, she knows where I live. You have to show your REAL name and the street you live on, etc. This is a “neighbor” and I don’t want to make any enemies.
But oh my gosh, lady, leave me the heck alone!!!
It’s a dang community event, sponsored by the HOA management company, folks make stuff that they like and sell it for whatever, you have no clue as to what we do! I could be donating my proceeds to charity for all you know! I may not even be making a profit at all. Not to mention the fact that all I did was post it, didn’t say that I’d be participating, nothing!!!
GEEEZZZZ!!!

 

[caseydog]

In our new Community, they have a “closed social media”, where authorized members may join in and post various recommendations, for sale & free, events, crime & safety, lost & found and of course general comments.
I had made inquires as to a Spring Craft & Bake Sale to our HOA management rep’s and they confirmed that yes, they would be hosting another one at our Community Center and sent out a mass email to the Community.
Our closed social media is not connected to the HOA management, so I did a ‘copy&paste’ of the email to our closed social media events calendar, just as a courtesy to the residents that may not be receiving those mass emails for some reason. This also encourages folks to participate/attend these events. The Fall Sale was a huge hit, loads of participants and folks from all over came, even from outside. This is why we’re having another.

Ok, on to my rant…

I have been receiving Private Messages via this closed social media site from a woman that I do not know:

“ PM #1 …just an fyi, not everyone is glad to have a crafter next door, which could very well be in violation of Homeowner Assoc CCR's....running a business out of the home, a health, noise issue, or possible nuisance to fellow homeowners adjacent....

PM #2 …(Or odorous fumes!)

PM # 3 …residents, running a business out of their homes, creating items to sell, giving lessons to others, bringing traffic to their home, creating noise/odor/smoke and or fumes, etc...need to read the Association CCR's...which were, or should have been presented to the buyer at purchase of their home or townhome. I am only passing this on as an fyi...many who move here, have no idea of what our CCR's contain.

PM # 4 …And furthermore, events open to the general public should not be held at the Community Center.

PM # 5 …we had an unpleasant experience during our first two years living here...we have now been here two and a half years. I need to keep the experience to myself...the HOA has taken care of it. I'm sorry for venting, but it was definitely an issue.”

I take this as harassment; DH is very upset and wants me to message this woman back, telling her off … “It’s not your event, what’s wrong with her? Let me tell her to knock it off.”
NOOOOO!!!
She knows my name, she knows where I live. You have to show your REAL name and the street you live on, etc. This is a “neighbor” and I don’t want to make any enemies.
But oh my gosh, lady, leave me the heck alone!!!
It’s a dang community event, sponsored by the HOA management company, folks make stuff that they like and sell it for whatever, you have no clue as to what we do! I could be donating my proceeds to charity for all you know! I may not even be making a profit at all. Not to mention the fact that all I did was post it, didn’t say that I’d be participating, nothing!!!
GEEEZZZZ!!!

Take a deep breath, and count to ten -- or have a stiff drink.

I've lived in my house for 17 years. I was on the HOA board for 8 of those years, and was President for 3 years. When I was on the board, we were a pretty laid back group. We enforced deed restrictions, as needed, but we didn't go on a power trip. If people wanted to change the paint color on their homes, they had to submit it for our approval. We never once denied a request. As long as they didn't want to do something tacky, like pink, we were cool. Luckily, nobody ever hit us with a questionable request.

On the other hand, at least once a year, I had a homeowner come to my house and rip me a new one over something stupid -- kinda like that person sending you the PMs on your neighborhood network.

Some people just have nothing better to do than complain. Don't let them get under your skin.

CD

 

[Cooking Goddess]

Well somebody pooped in your neighbor's cereal, K-Girl. I have a few questions, a few comments.

1) HAVE you read the HOA's CCRs? Just wondering.
2) Is the "closed social media" an option for anyone in that development as long as they ask to opt-in? It isn't all clique-ish and keeps undesirables out right?
3) It is the HOA that is sponsoring the Spring thing? If so, apparently they do not have a problem with this sort of event (unlike your neighbor).
4) Is the development Community Center available for rental to non-residents? If not, is it OK for a resident to rent the facility for use by a non-resident?

Our last home was in a development with a Community Center, pool, and tennis courts. As long as a resident in the neighborhood had not rented the center, anyone credible could rent it for a fee - a higher fee than a resident would pay. As long as the group holding an event in the community center has the permission of the HOA, this neighbor has nothing to complain about.

If I were you, I'd check with someone in charge of the HOA and make sure this isn't an issue - and let them clear up any misunderstandings with ol' Crabby Guts email lady.

 

[Kaneohegirlinaz]

Well somebody pooped in your neighbor's cereal, K-Girl. I have a few questions, a few comments.

1) HAVE you read the HOA's CCRs? Just wondering.


Yes, we have a copy of the CC&R's, granted they are illegible.
The thing is that none of us who participate in these events are professionals, nor are we selling anything from our homes, well except for this one gal, but that's none of my bees-wax. See that there? It's none of my business and this annoying Mrs. Kravitz obviously is making this her business.


2) Is the "closed social media" an option for anyone in that development as long as they ask to opt-in? It isn't all clique-ish and keeps undesirables out right?

Yes, the social media site is called Next Door. Anyone in the development is welcome to join, or not. I have spoken to a few of our immediate neighbors who told me that this sort of thing happens all of the time, and it's most the same CRABBY folks; most of our neighbors have opted-out, DH has and I may do the same.


3) It is the HOA that is sponsoring the Spring thing? If so, apparently they do not have a problem with this sort of event (unlike your neighbor).



Yes, the HOA management company is the sponsor and does so for many events through out the year. It's open to the public free of entrance, but also to purchase a table to sell their crafts and baked goods.


4) Is the development Community Center available for rental to non-residents? If not, is it OK for a resident to rent the facility for use by a non-resident?

Our last home was in a development with a Community Center, pool, and tennis courts. As long as a resident in the neighborhood had not rented the center, anyone credible could rent it for a fee - a higher fee than a resident would pay. As long as the group holding an event in the community center has the permission of the HOA, this neighbor has nothing to complain about.


If I were you, I'd check with someone in charge of the HOA and make sure this isn't an issue - and let them clear up any misunderstandings with ol' Crabby Guts email lady.

Yes, the Community Center is lovely and open to anyone to rent for any sort of event. We too, have tennis, basketball, Pickleball courts, Pool, Hot tub, Kiddie Play Pool,outdoor gas grills, Horseshoes and Volleyball sand lots, several halls and a full kitchen for caterers to use. They rent it out several times a year to folks to hold their Wedding Receptions, High School Graduation Parties, Birthday Parties, etc.
As far as for Mrs. Kravitz, I'm sure that the HOA Boards members as well as the management company are well aware of her and her shenanigans.
I just don't want to make a fuss myself over her and give her any sort of satisfaction. I'm ignoring her and both DH and I feel that this is eating away at her that I have not responded to her multiple Private Messages to me.
Now, I just hope that she does not approach me at the event!!

 

[GotGarlic]

Yes, the Community Center is lovely and open to anyone to rent for any sort of event. We too, have tennis, basketball, Pickleball courts, Pool, Hot tub, Kiddie Play Pool,outdoor gas grills, Horseshoes and Volleyball sand lots, several halls and a full kitchen for caterers to use. They rent it out several times a year to folks to hold their Wedding Receptions, High School Graduation Parties, Birthday Parties, etc.
As far as for Mrs. Kravitz, I'm sure that the HOA Boards members as well as the management company are well aware of her and her shenanigans.
I just don't want to make a fuss myself over her and give her any sort of satisfaction. I'm ignoring her and both DH and I feel that this is eating away at her that I have not responded to her multiple Private Messages to me.
Now, I just hope that she does not approach me at the event!!
[emoji38]

Just FYI, Next Door is not completely closed and it's not exclusive to your community. It's available nationwide. You have to live in a certain neighborhood to join, but it's also connected to your city. You can make posts, events, sales, etc., available to just people in your neighborhood/community, or to the entire city.

You're not the shrinking violet type, K'girl If you view this as harassment, as you said initially, I don't understand why you put up with it. Just tell her you can't do anything about her concerns so she should take them to the association, which btw is sponsoring the event (it seems she doesn't know that).

 

[Kaneohegirlinaz]

Just FYI, Next Door is not completely closed and it's not exclusive to your community. It's available nationwide. You have to live in a certain neighborhood to join, but it's also connected to your city. You can make posts, events, sales, etc., available to just people in your neighborhood/community, or to the entire city.

You're not the shrinking violet type, K'girl If you view this as harassment, as you said initially, I don't understand why you put up with it. Just tell her you can't do anything about her concerns so she should take them to the association, which btw is sponsoring the event (it seems she doesn't know that).

Right you are GG! Our Next Door is closed to anyone outside of our "neighborhood", which actually is 5 different communities, but not outside of that.
As to me not being a shrinking violet, you are correct my friend.
But when it comes to something so 'close to home' I really don't want to rock the boat.
This Mrs. Kravitz knows where I live and could easily make my life difficult in a very small town.

 

[caseydog]

Right you are GG! Our Next Door is closed to anyone outside of our "neighborhood", which actually is 5 different communities, but not outside of that.

As to me not being a shrinking violet, you are correct my friend.

But when it comes to something so 'close to home' I really don't want to rock the boat.
This Mrs. Kravitz knows where I live and could easily make my life difficult in a very small town.

Ignoring her is not a sign of weakness.

I don't see any point in confronting Mrs. Kravitz. You are probably not going to change her mind, and like you already said, she is probably just itching for a fight. In the end, the craft event will probably happen, which means you win without going into battle.

CD

CD

 

[Kaneohegirlinaz]

Ignoring her is not a sign of weakness.

I don't see any point in confronting Mrs. Kravitz. You are probably not going to change her mind, and like you already said, she is probably just itching for a fight. In the end, the craft event will probably happen, which means you win without going into battle.

CD

CD

Indeed Casey! I feel that ignoring Mrs. Kravitz is just eating her alive!
The show WILL go on, as they say.
I think that's what's pissing her off, more!
but I have no control over that;
if I get just ONE MORE PM from her,
I'll report her, to be sure, to the HOA management company,
the HOA Board Members and to the social media group, they should ban her! She's made a real nuisance of herself it seems. And not just to me. So sad.
Like CC said, somebody must've pooped in her cereal!

 

[caseydog]

Petty vent: One-post-wonders. I'm not sure why they do it, but I think it has something to do with SEO. It shouldn't bother me, but it does. It feels like we are being used.

Sure, I had my first post on DC, but I responded to the replies I got, and joined the party. Tonight, I got "reprimanded" by a fellow member that I really like and respect, over an honest post I made to someone who may very well turn out to be a one-post-wonder. I'm fine with disagreements, but I don't want to argue with a friend over something posted by someone who may have no interest at all in being a part of the DC community.

I know there is nothing we can do about it, but it still chaps my...

CD