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[SheilaTheTank]

May 22, 2015 12:12:34 GMT -5 blueteamcaboose said:

May 22, 2015 12:09:02 GMT -5 SheilaTheTank said:

Are they both fixed? It may be a dominance thing. Make sure you put the little one in it's place every time so you show her that you are the alpha and only you can show dominance. 

They were both fixed at the rescue before we could bring them home. We've been pretty good at catching her as she's getting ready to mount, and either yelling to get her attention away from negative behavior or squirting her in the face with water. I think you're right about it being a dominance issue

If it gets worse you can always call your vet and see if they have any suggestions. I would also check with the almighty google. 

[easilyunamused]

pinkcat, I really enjoy those types of movies and I really liked mad max, but I even felt this level of intensity. It was crazy from the beginning to the end. I thought the movie was way louder than it needed to be too. So don't feel like too much of a baby.

We are hosting dinner at our place on Monday. It will be our first gathering since moving and I'm excited! Otherwise not too much going on this weekend. MH has to work, so most likely I'll be at the pool!

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Just drove to the building where our accounting and HR are located. Sign on door says back at 1:30. Ten minutes to kill now.

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Well, this has been the most boring ten minutes ever!

[mazzola23]

I was so happy when I went to my credit union at 10:30am and saw it was customer appreciation day. Hot dogs for everyone! It was a great breakfast!

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HR is late. I should give them a write up.

[Rama]

[SheilaTheTank]

I want goldenlove3 to come back and ask more furniture questions because I'm that much of a nerd.

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There is now a grumpy old lady waiting with me. It just keeps getting more and more exciting.

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But for real, if I was vindictive I would be ratting the person out. Kind of ridiculous they aren't back yet.

[goldenlove3]

May 22, 2015 12:37:07 GMT -5 SheilaTheTank said:

I want goldenlove3 to come back and ask more furniture questions because I'm that much of a nerd.

I'm back I'm back! I had to go get lunch and eat. But thanks for your tips so far. We're not interested in teak or wicker. This is the set I'm talking about. I really love that style table but we still have to decide on the chairs. Our weather in Michigan is crazy so I'm nervous about cushions in general. Sling style might be good. We're still looking at our options though. We have at least a month before we need to buy something. 

I'm sure I've seen it before but I'm guessing you work in a furniture store?

[summerdonna]

May 22, 2015 12:44:21 GMT -5 @ismellbooks said:

I gave in, and decided to run out for lunch. Told my boss, and he said, "Why don't you just go home?" So now I'm sitting in a booth at Chik Fil A eating nuggets.

I hope you are dipping the fries in mayo.

[ironbaby]

May 22, 2015 12:37:07 GMT -5 SheilaTheTank said:

I want goldenlove3 to come back and ask more furniture questions because I'm that much of a nerd.

Fine, I'll ask instead. Which type of furniture would you recommend? I have no idea about patio furniture. I just want a pretty couch/loveseat and a couple of chairs, maybe a coffee table. I didn't even know there were so many options.

[SheilaTheTank]

May 22, 2015 12:55:29 GMT -5 goldenlove3 said:

May 22, 2015 12:37:07 GMT -5 SheilaTheTank said:

I want goldenlove3 to come back and ask more furniture questions because I'm that much of a nerd.

I'm back I'm back! I had to go get lunch and eat. But thanks for your tips so far. We're not interested in teak or wicker. This is the set I'm talking about. I really love that style table but we still have to decide on the chairs. Our weather in Michigan is crazy so I'm nervous about cushions in general. Sling style might be good. We're still looking at our options though. We have at least a month before we need to buy something. 

I'm sure I've seen it before but I'm guessing you work in a furniture store?

*poof* Just keep in mind that the teak will weather to a completely different color. You also need to oil it at least yearly. It can be a lot of work to maintain but if you are up to it then go for it. I love teak personally but the expense and maintenance makes me shy away.

If you are prone to humid weather bring the cushions inside at night to prevent them from getting moldy. 

When you say crazy weather, what do you mean exactly. 

ETA: PDQ i'm gonna delete the first two sentences later.

[SheilaTheTank]

May 22, 2015 13:02:01 GMT -5 ironbaby said:

May 22, 2015 12:37:07 GMT -5 SheilaTheTank said:

I want goldenlove3 to come back and ask more furniture questions because I'm that much of a nerd.

Fine, I'll ask instead. Which type of furniture would you recommend? I have no idea about patio furniture. I just want a pretty couch/loveseat and a couple of chairs, maybe a coffee table. I didn't even know there were so many options.

What's the weather usually like in the summer? 
How many months out of the year are you planning on using it?
What's your budget range?
How much work are you willing to put into maintenance?

[shadesofgold]

Have you guys seen the Game of Thrones musical sketch with Coldplay? LOL. (Spoiler warnings, but nothing from this season.) www.buzzfeed.com/scottybryan/rastafarian-targaryen#.lnvBlYNB7a

[ironbaby]

May 22, 2015 13:08:19 GMT -5 SheilaTheTank said:

May 22, 2015 13:02:01 GMT -5 ironbaby said:

Fine, I'll ask instead. Which type of furniture would you recommend? I have no idea about patio furniture. I just want a pretty couch/loveseat and a couple of chairs, maybe a coffee table. I didn't even know there were so many options.

What's the weather usually like in the summer? 
How many months out of the year are you planning on using it?
What's your budget range?
How much work are you willing to put into maintenance?

Hot and humid. Welcome to the south.

Almost year-round. We can get really mild winters. Our deck is not shaded or covered at all, though, if that matters, so it is truly outdoors.

Budget is trying to stay under $2k, but preferably significantly lower than that?

Almost none. I am terrible at maintaining things. All things must be low maintenance. I can bring cushions in or something like that, but oiling sounds awful. I don't mind spraying down for pollen or whatnot.

[summerdonna]

I didn't leave for lunch today in hopes of going home and eating something healthy. I just went to DQ for a moo late and onion rings. Oopsie.

[singingsea]

Someone please rescue me. I have to listen to two old fuckers in the waiting room talk politics. Nurse please come get me.

[SheilaTheTank]

May 22, 2015 13:18:42 GMT -5 ironbaby said:

May 22, 2015 13:08:19 GMT -5 SheilaTheTank said:

What's the weather usually like in the summer? 
How many months out of the year are you planning on using it?
What's your budget range?
How much work are you willing to put into maintenance?

Hot and humid. Welcome to the south.

Almost year-round. We can get really mild winters. Our deck is not shaded or covered at all, though, if that matters, so it is truly outdoors.

Budget is trying to stay under $2k, but preferably significantly lower than that?

Almost none. I am terrible at maintaining things. All things must be low maintenance. I can bring cushions in or something like that, but oiling sounds awful. I don't mind spraying down for pollen or whatnot.

As long as you aren't near the ocean, I would say do a cast set with cushions. You can probably find a lower end Ag.io line that is in your price range at BJs or Costco. I don't know what your COL is but you may be able to find something at a smaller local patio place. You could also do slingsbut they may get moldy after a few years of being left out. They can also wear if you don't wipe them off after sitting on them with sun tan lotion on.. Regardless of slings or cushions, choose a color that is lighter and that you won't mind if it fades a little bit. Even if it is Sun.brella fabric it will eventually fade, especially if you get a lot of sun and live in places like TX or FL. If you do choose slings, choose ones that are closer to vinyl then an actual fabric. They will hold up better with the high humidity. With proper maintenance, at that price range, you should be able to get 5-7 years out of it and maybe upwards of 10. 

[SheilaTheTank]

<--- will now stop talking about furniture.

[Rama]

May 22, 2015 13:31:46 GMT -5 starbuck27 said:

Rama might you be sleepy? I'm not quite sure...

[easilyunamused]

I really need to get off this couch and get ready for the day. Also I need to make lunch. But the dog is laying on me and I'm feeling extra lazy. Someone send help.

[goldenlove3]

May 22, 2015 13:03:19 GMT -5 SheilaTheTank said:

May 22, 2015 12:55:29 GMT -5 goldenlove3 said:

I'm back I'm back! I had to go get lunch and eat. But thanks for your tips so far. We're not interested in teak or wicker. This is the set I'm talking about. I really love that style table but we still have to decide on the chairs. Our weather in Michigan is crazy so I'm nervous about cushions in general. Sling style might be good. We're still looking at our options though. We have at least a month before we need to buy something. 

I'm sure I've seen it before but I'm guessing you work in a furniture store?

*poof* Just keep in mind that the teak will weather to a completely different color. You also need to oil it at least yearly. It can be a lot of work to maintain but if you are up to it then go for it. I love teak personally but the expense and maintenance makes me shy away.

If you are prone to humid weather bring the cushions inside at night to prevent them from getting moldy. 

When you say crazy weather, what do you mean exactly. 

ETA: PDQ i'm gonna delete the first two sentences later.

I think it's safe to quote now but let me know if not.

I guess its not really crazy weather but we can have a 30 degree temp change overnight. Sometimes we get lots of rain. In the fall we have to deal with the trees. Our cheap set had cushions and they got really gross. We weren't very good about taking care of them though.

We're most likely going to go with an aluminum frame set.

[Rama]

May 22, 2015 13:37:35 GMT -5 starbuck27 said:

May 22, 2015 13:36:07 GMT -5 Rama said:

[pismoduo]

FOURTEEN MINUTES until I can leave here. The department head decided to let everyone go at 2pm eastern. I'll stretch it to noon pacific, but it's dead here and I'm bored and sleepy.

I only came in to do my usual walkthrough (forgot to do it yesterday). And because I needed to put gas in my car and buy dog food and if I had stayed home neither of those things would have happened.

[SheilaTheTank]

May 22, 2015 13:38:27 GMT -5 goldenlove3 said:

May 22, 2015 13:03:19 GMT -5 SheilaTheTank said:

*poof* Just keep in mind that the teak will weather to a completely different color. You also need to oil it at least yearly. It can be a lot of work to maintain but if you are up to it then go for it. I love teak personally but the expense and maintenance makes me shy away.

If you are prone to humid weather bring the cushions inside at night to prevent them from getting moldy. 

When you say crazy weather, what do you mean exactly. 

ETA: PDQ i'm gonna delete the first two sentences later.

I think it's safe to quote now but let me know if not.

I guess its not really crazy weather but we can have a 30 degree temp change overnight. Sometimes we get lots of rain. In the fall we have to deal with the trees. Our cheap set had cushions and they got really gross. We weren't very good about taking care of them though.

We're most likely going to go with an aluminum frame set.

If it can go to near or below freezing pretty quickly, you may want to stay with the teak or do solid cast. Stay away from extruded aluminum and sling chairs. This is because water and condensation can collect in the tracks and freeze. It will expand the track and can pop out the sling, crack the frames, and peel the paint. In severe cases the damage is irreversible and will ruin your furniture. NEVER store your chairs upside down. This will prevent the water from escaping out the weep holes in the bottom of the frames. If you do go with aluminum or sling chairs, store them in a climate controlled area where they will not be exposed to freezing temps. I have seen this type of damage happen overnight ruining a brand new $15,000 patio set.  

[pismoduo]

Oh man. I really need the director of corporate training to just GO HOME already. Stop emailing me about this training. I can't FIX any of the things you're sending to me, that's your team's job.

[requiressnacks]

I think I've decided I'll be leaving the office at 3 p.m. My boss isn't here. This place is a ghost town. I don't think anyone will care. And I haven't done any real work since about 11 a.m.

[Rama]

May 22, 2015 13:48:04 GMT -5 pismoduo said:

FOURTEEN MINUTES until I can leave here. The department head decided to let everyone go at 2pm eastern. I'll stretch it to noon pacific, but it's dead here and I'm bored and sleepy.

I only came in to do my usual walkthrough (forgot to do it yesterday). And because I needed to put gas in my car and buy dog food and if I had stayed home neither of those things would have happened.