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| re: Worst Cliche Dog Names Posted by Breadcrumbs on 6/13 at 9:11 pm [quote]the "trying to be super Louisiana" names: [/quote]
Regrettably, there are a lot of dogs named Saban out there now
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| re: OT Parents - Cry It Out Method Posted by Breadcrumbs on 6/11 at 11:21 am [quote]Cried for fricking 3 hours straight until he made himself throw up[/quote]
Ours throws up too. Longest I've tried crying it out is 1 hr 15 mins. ...Posted on: O-T LoungeJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Moving to Baton Rouge for work.... Good locations/zips? Posted by Breadcrumbs on 6/1 at 8:58 pm Perkins is a nice area. Pretty centrally located in terms of navigating. Between seigen and bluebonnet on Perkins you'll find 20 year old homes. towards LSU on perkins the homes get much older but some are updated. More money for homes off highland. There are a ton of homes for sale in spring-...Posted on: O-T LoungeJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: "What family members of yours fought in WWII?" - Taken from Patton on SECOT Posted by Breadcrumbs on 5/31 at 9:56 pm I had a grandfather 82nd airborne...took us to WWII reunions for many years.
Another grandfather drove Sherman tanks. Never spoke about the war other than to say it was the coldest he's ever been in his life.
Another grandfather I never knew fought in the pacific. Based on the pics, I ima...Posted on: O-T LoungeJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Flat Fee MLS referral - BTR real estate Posted by Breadcrumbs on 5/29 at 2:11 pm thanks for the great feedback on Jude at Sharp. He was helpful and I do get that his business model is online services which he probably prefers. I needed some kind of reassurance from anyone on the MTB.
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| re: Flat Fee MLS referral - BTR real estate Posted by Breadcrumbs on 5/29 at 1:39 pm [quote]I have seen Adam Campo adds that says he will list it on the MLS for a flat fee of $695 until it is sold. Have had no experience with him. Good luck. Hope this helps.[/quote]
Thanks. I had not run across his advertisement. Will check it out.
So far, I've only found Jude Smith with Am...Posted on: Money TalkJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Flat Fee MLS referral - BTR real estate Posted by Breadcrumbs on 5/29 at 1:21 pm [quote]He under priced his house (not on purpose) and we got it for $10000 less than appraisal. [/quote]
Wow, congrats. Perhaps he needed an agent. Do you remember the flat fee agency he used?
We are definitely not under-priced.
Thanks for commenting on the experience. ...Posted on: Money TalkJump to Post • View Topic |
| Flat Fee MLS referral - BTR real estate Posted by Breadcrumbs on 5/29 at 9:30 am for 60 days, the house has been listed FSBOBR.com, craigslist, zillow. Plan B - Flat fee MLS listing. [b][u]We need recommendations and reviews of local or national flat fee services[/u][/b] please. Looking for IDX listing, Realtor.com, more than 5 pictures, 3-6 months, preferably a lock box (but ...Posted on: Money TalkJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: weird situation: Involving GF's Parents Posted by Breadcrumbs on 5/27 at 8:46 pm [quote]i mean you really think this dude's gf's dad was the valedictorian of dartmouth with aspergers?[/quote]
Didnt read whole thread. I think they should pay unless op's family has bank like that too. Since its not on the table, then if the ops bank says its ok then pay it. If not, decline. ...Posted on: O-T LoungeJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: weird situation: Involving GF's Parents Posted by Breadcrumbs on 5/27 at 8:02 pm I think the parent should know the finances of a poor college student and offer to pay the ticket if they have bank. If they are not wealthy then a share the costs situation is in order... I don't know if the OP really knows the finances of the parents unless it's obvious. Tough call for the OP. ...Posted on: O-T LoungeJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: What's the last ad that made you actually buy the product? Posted by Breadcrumbs on 5/26 at 9:09 am I am thinking about buying the xtreme ladder based on the infomercial. Need something for stairs that's easily stored. ...Posted on: O-T LoungeJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Baby Monitor Recommendations? Posted by Breadcrumbs on 5/23 at 5:39 pm [quote]quote for cameras for the nursery ... It was $3,500 .. I'm sure glad I clicked on this thread .[/quote]
Now you don't mind paying for the $238 monitor. Well played, wife/mom ...Posted on: O-T LoungeJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Baby Monitor Recommendations? Posted by Breadcrumbs on 5/23 at 3:20 pm We never bought one and haven't needed one yet.
The one I WOULD have bought if we needed it was Infant Optics DXR-5 2.4 GHz Digital Video Baby Monitor with Night Vision by Infant Optics
at amazon for $99. ...Posted on: O-T LoungeJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Birthday gift for my 1 year old nephew Posted by Breadcrumbs on 5/23 at 10:56 am Bouncing Balls, cars that babies can push or throw, board books (with buttons to press or flaps to lift), a bubble machine...Posted on: O-T LoungeJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Anyone work for BCBS/LA insurance? Help! Posted by Breadcrumbs on 5/23 at 10:52 am there are 3rd party medical mediation companies that resolve issues with insurance companies. Not sure of how to contract with them or their costs.
good luck and persevere. it's worth the fight....Posted on: O-T LoungeJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: So Katie from urgif.com just txt me?? Posted by Breadcrumbs on 5/23 at 12:06 am Ditto...Posted on: O-T LoungeJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: I was denied in my attempt to adopt a German Shepherd from a rescue shelter Posted by Breadcrumbs on 5/9 at 2:03 pm [quote]Buying from breeders >>>>>>>>>>>>> buying from shelter [/quote]
it wasn't a breeder...it was a fireman and his wife in Rayne, LA that had a hunting lab in their back yard that got knocked up by a neighborhood dog....Posted on: O-T LoungeJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: I was denied in my attempt to adopt a German Shepherd from a rescue shelter Posted by Breadcrumbs on 5/9 at 1:58 pm It's a learning process. I was denied the first lab I wanted to adopt because I live in a townhome without a yard. The second time I was denied adoption, I admitted that it was a wedding present for my husband. Didn't fathom that gifting a dog to someone in your own household would be a problem.
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| re: OTers with young'ins Posted by Breadcrumbs on 5/8 at 9:44 pm Wipes Warmer = no
Bathtub = leaning thing plus spong at first in sink, then inflatable one in tub later when they sit up
We used chicco with carseat at first then chicco without later when sits up. No umbrella yet; chicco still is great
Genie= didn't want it but had it and didn't use st fi...Posted on: O-T LoungeJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Consolidating estate of parents in declining health Posted by Breadcrumbs on 5/7 at 10:08 am Does any asset have a large capital gain? Pay attention to any strategy that may benefit the spouse or heirs due to step up in cost basis at death....Posted on: Money TalkJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Anyone NOT save for your kids' college? Posted by Breadcrumbs on 5/5 at 2:45 pm We're torn between investing maximally in secondary schooling with the expectation that they would get scholarships
And fully funding? college by moving to another parish. Fully funding means systematically saving what we can right now in LA Start accounts.
If we save some in our names inste...Posted on: Money TalkJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Are any of y'all anti- 401K or IRA Posted by Breadcrumbs on 5/5 at 1:44 pm Historical performance for small caps may approach 12% since 1926, large caps may be close to 10%. See ibbotson. Most people have allocations of stocks and bonds, not 100% stocks. A straight line assumption of 6.5 to 7% blended return might be better assumption if relying on straight line project...Posted on: Money TalkJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Why do women do this? Posted by Breadcrumbs on 5/5 at 12:31 pm IMO People pleasers personality types and passive aggressives do this. Also perhaps If they were raised not to "talk back" they have trouble expressing their voice. I think sometimes it's how their moms were in relationships too...Posted on: O-T LoungeJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Dilemma with current tenant at my rent house Posted by Breadcrumbs on 5/2 at 10:08 pm Is this your first renter? Full rent for 15 months although late sounds like a win if they take care of the house and you need the money for mortgage and it's possibly hard to rent. Always fix what breaks immediately, regardless...Posted on: O-T LoungeJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Any suggestions on getting ink off clothes that have been dried? Posted by Breadcrumbs on 5/2 at 10:01 pm Hairspray? ...Posted on: O-T LoungeJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Necrotizing Fasciitis....sickest stuff ive ever seen Posted by Breadcrumbs on 5/2 at 9:57 pm The pictures of the babies with it bothered me, although it's terrible for all...Posted on: O-T LoungeJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Delete Posted by Breadcrumbs on 5/2 at 8:44 pm Separate property in an account with just your name on it is not community property. What it earns may be considered community, not sure. Your will (or beneficiary designations if it is an ira) governs what happens to it, or state law if you don't have a will. If you buy a house with it in her na...Posted on: Money TalkJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: What are you telling your kids about getting a degree/career? Posted by Breadcrumbs on 4/27 at 9:35 pm I'll tell him to get a marketable skill - something he can rely on based on the current demand. If he doesn't choose college (I won't raise him as that being an option) but he still must choose a trade school. He can fall back on sales, marketing, entrepreneurism or business, but that shouldn't be...Posted on: Money TalkJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Are you or someone you know, offended by someone using the word "retarded"? Posted by Breadcrumbs on 4/20 at 8:10 am My sister has Down Syndrome and when was young, she and my paremts had a lot of battles - health, therapies, schools, mainstream kids who bullied (physically). Back then I was sensitive to the word, but I became less so and here's why. When I'd call attention to it to my secretary, etc. they'd cat...Posted on: O-T LoungeJump to Post • View Topic |
| re: Is " Elvis " a good name for a baby boy? Posted by Breadcrumbs on 4/11 at 8:34 pm Presley is a better boy name...Posted on: O-T LoungeJump to Post • View Topic |
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