The advice thread for random problems #7

[Kim Mild]

Are these the ones with poison they take back to their nest? Do you have a brand to recommend?

Thanks will have to try vinegar!

I used to work in a cafe , and we used neat vinegar to deter ants . It worked but it stunk

 

[Kim Mild]

Have you solved this already? And what excercises do you do? Can't you chuck in a top or shirt and shorts in your bag? They weigh almost nothing

I try to leave leggings and a top in the car. When I buy some new trainers ,I'll leave my old ones there too , which doesn't help if I end up walking to the gym . I actually don't think it would make a difference to anyone else if I did wear skinny jeans, if I'm honest, as long as I had suitable trainers on .

 

[Serene Serena]

@becca7721 have you had a look at the MoneySavers Expert forum? If you post your difficulties there, you may find you get a lot of useful advice going forward.

 

[Bread]

Thanks all for your thoughts. The dangerous bone thing put me off even before I'd read the rest of the replies, so it went in the food bin!

I've been told to stop feeding birds to get rid of rats! I can't not feed them in the winter, but the RSPB are asking people not to currently as there is a virus going around so that is a good excuse to stop for a while.

 

[mani]

Oh no this is an absolute scam. Your friend needs to immediately cease all communication. I worked in fraud in banking for years. She must not send a penny. I’m so sorry for her as they’re so manipulative and she’s probably smitten. But it’s total fraud.

Thank you, he's absolutely convinced it's all real and he's already sent thousands to him by flipping paypal!

 

[Serene Serena]

am i really boring for not being arsed to do anything for bonfire night? my dad has invited us round tomorrow night but he lives 90 minutes away. i’m at work all day til 5, toddler’s in nursery all day. i’m in the middle of potty training which is stressful and he’s also having huge bedtime resistance. i’m also 20 weeks pregnant. i told my dad no but feel guilty now

Don’t go. Arrange something nice to do with your dad in the run up to Christmas instead.

 

[cowtastrophe]

I was suggesting ringing them for advice, they may know of a group or organisation

Oh I see! Sorry, I thought you were suggesting they take them.

 

[ReginaPhalange3]

These are exactly what I used, thought they were fantastic. Hopefully youre rid of them within a few days, they're right pricks! x

Are these the ones with poison they take back to their nest? Do you have a brand to recommend?

Thanks will have to try vinegar!

 

[SoulDestroyer]

A guy once broke up with me because I gave back his shirt after I worn it. He thought that I thought that I was too good to wear his crappy shirt. That wasn't true at all. I just thought he wanted his shirt back

Maybe they were all up in their doogooder high and there you are, returning the item. Or they actually want an excuse to buy an upgrade and that fell trough. Or they thought you didn't use it at all. It could have been anything but I don't think it has something to do with you're

Thank you.
How weird of that guy!
They were just gonna get the same item from someone else who gets them free from their work, so no upgrade. I couldn't really understand why I was in the wrong, because they were back in the same situation as they were before I asked to borrow. No better, no worse.
I seem to have these weird interactions quite a lot and I end up think I must be horrible or not reading the room right.

 

[Serene Serena]

Our neighbour is a complete dick. I'm fairly sure I've seen him fill up the JCB he's using for landscaping works with red diesel. Would you report him for it?

No. Why would you? It’s petty.

 

[Serene Serena]

Oo congrats! my gran used to be a gambler and she always said if you won a bit money, tell your partner but tell them less than what you got! For example, I would tell him I won £4K and keep £2K to myself so you can still treat yourself, and be sensible.

Excellent idea. I’d even go as far as to give him a grand to spend on whatever he wants.

 

[OnlyHereForTheLolz]

Apart from poison how can I stop mice? I've found my second since Monday

I contacted my housing association (who I'll contact again) and was told this is my responsibility. Fed up of dealing with it

Humane trap and relocate

 

[cowtastrophe]

New thread! Come and share your random problems.

 

[chickhicks86]

Aw thank you for your quick reply. I have no idea? My husband and daughter joke that I am autistic because I remember things in great detail and I am quite averse to change and a bit controlling about the way things are done but what about all those other feelings I mention, is that a neurodiverse thing? And if it is something like autism, what can I actually do about it?

I don't know, but maybe just having an explanation for your extreme feelings to certain situations might help you to manage. I do also agree that perimenopause might play a role. It's certainly doing a number on me! I think there is a neurodiverse thread on Tattle, either in the advice section or in off topic, might be worth asking in there if anyone has experienced similar?

 

[Wooh]

Sorry first post was made in a blind panic. Hence facts wrong. Apologies.

"Sorry" first response is made in a blind annoyance. Hence I don't believe you. No apology. You've been doing this for so long. You've described debilitating physical ailments with dates ending ability to use phone. You've described multiple personalities! At some point the zombies will be at your alleged door. Yet! Fortunately you remain housed. It is great to know you are safe, even when...

 

[Candytuft]

Thank you @Carapop I've looked and was hopeful but they don't deliver to my area.

 

[Serene Serena]

I was prescribed Naproxen for period pain but I don’t think that’s recommended for asthmatics either. I’d go for over the counter cocodamol as suggested by @Strawberry13

 

[JoeBloggs]

I'm a convert to Sho. Keeps everything cold for hours and no plastic straws on their new bottles, which I love, they've moved to metal.

 

[Mamacita]

Would taken these eventually help if they are in the system?

I actually feel fine when am up an dressed, don't feel the tiredness or the strong want to stay in bed, it only seems to happen when I first wake up despite the fact am naturally waking in the first place

Tbh i think that's pretty normal? I'd actually be interested to hear from anyone who wakes up and is immediately ready to go and full of energy

 

[Serene Serena]

How do people handle stress? I feel stressed with work, I feel stressed with my family (family drama ), I feel stressed with the state of the world! I am stressed!! I’ve never been stoned but I’m tempted to get stoned to chill out!

And I go see a therapist now and again but I don’t think talking will help!

Reading, doing Zen Word on my phone, watching a film, journaling.
Don’t get stoned, it might make you feel worse.