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2023.06.08 07:17 Trick-Still-3599 Coincidences of HIV, Herpes, or should I be concerned?
I don’t know how to post pictures? If knows, please let me know!
This is a long story, so I’m going to try to give bullet points & can fill in information as needed. I understand that I need to see a doctor for 100% accurate results, but I am unable to for the time being. Thank you to anyone willing to offer input.
- 26 F
- Had unprotected sex while intoxicated
- He wasn’t fully erect, but was still penetrating. No cum, maybe pre-cum.
- Remembered him telling me about an unexplained rash he used to get on his arms when he was younger (idk how this came up) but don’t know his STI history or anything about him
- 21 days after I went on a 6 mile hike in humid weather & it was raining. I was wearing leggings. When I got home and showered, I noticed a single bump where my butt and thigh met. I tried to pop it bc I have no self control
- 23 days after I started getting sick. I had an extremely sore throat, headache, maybe a low grade fever, my lower back ached, and the lymph nodes in my groin seemed swollen. The bump was also still there.
- 32 days after, i was still sick & I had shaved my pubic area, and the bump was STILL there, and felt wet. I tried placing Moleskin Adhesive bandage on it. That night I took off the moleskin and it was a full blown rash
- 37 days after I started my period it was light
- 43 days after I went to urgent care as the rash got worse in my groin (I’ll have pics). I was scared it was herpes or something, but my doc diagnosed it immediately after seeing it as “Irritant contact dermatitis, unspecitied trigger and Impetigo” and prescribed mupirocin (BACTROBAN), sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (BACTRIM DS), and triamcinolone
- 53 days after it was 99% cleared up
- about 60 days after I took the Simple HealthKit Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Trich STI test which came back negative
- 73 days after I took the Oraquick In-Home HIV Self Test and it was negative
- and from then on, I keep getting weird infections and bacterial things going on. I don’t know if I’m being paranoid, or if I should actually be concerned.
It’s been 81 days now, post-(potential) exposure and I just keep over analyzing everything and taking everything as a sign.
Ie: I removed fake acrylic nails, and my nails had green bacterial infectious spots. Like wtf. And I had what I thought was a bug bite on my bicep last week… I used “The BugBite Thing” which suctions the bite to get the saliva out & stop itching And this week it’s still there & it was pretty itchy and raw after a hot shower (I’ll put pics of this too)
I plan to test again with Oraquick once I’m at 90 days, unless you recommend a different test? I also want to test for Herpes just in case, because the rash really scared me.
Any input would be so helpful. Thank you all for understanding!
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2023.06.08 07:12 damco-insurance Why You Should Get a Cloud-Based Insurance Broker Software?
Insurance broker software gives insurers a competitive advantage over their competitors by providing an unparalleled customer experience. More and more businesses recognize the benefits of utilizing modern broker management systems. Irrespective of whether a company employs 10 or 1000 brokers; adopting a broker management solution is critical because it helps brokers stay connected with insurers and customers. Furthermore, technological advancements have allowed insurers to shift to cloud-based insurance broker software solutions. The best insurance broker software that are hosted on the cloud has several functionalities and advantages over their traditional counterparts.
What is Cloud-Based Insurance Broker Software?
A cloud-based insurance broker is a broker management system that is hosted in the cloud and enables data access from anywhere. It is a comprehensive platform where all broker tools, software, and data are hosted in the cloud. Cloud computing enables the delivery of all of the features and components to end users over the internet.
This type of software is frequently referred to as software as a service (SaaS). It is different from traditional in-house or on-premise software, which would be deployed and run on a company's servers.
Benefits of Cloud-Based Insurance Broker Software
Seamless Installation
Most organizations have a deep-seated notion that software installation is a lengthy and complex procedure, but this is no longer the case with cloud-based broker software solutions. A modern cloud-based broker software may be up and running in a matter of minutes. All you truly require is an internet connection. After you sign in online, you can instantly begin using the software and making use of its features. You don't have to spend time setting up hardware, paying for infrastructure and software upkeep, or hiring an IT professional for management. You also no longer have to worry about complicated installations, data transfer, or even updates because your cloud service provider handles all of that.
Anytime, Anywhere Access
Unlike conventional on-site broker systems, which are only accessible from the workplace during business hours, cloud-based insurance broker software provides the most benefits. A cloud-based software enables brokers to get the information they need by providing access to the platform from anywhere - at the office or on the way home - and on any device - smartphones, tablets, laptops, or desktops. Making urgent sales calls on the go, updating a sales proposal, rapidly finding a prospect's contact information, or sending an email to the customer are all possible with a cloud-based broker software.
Ease of Use
A cloud broker software not only keeps your customer data accessible at all times, but it's also simple to use. Every platform's onboarding process is unique, but the best insurance broker software is one that does not have a steep learning curve. You'll be ready to go running in minutes thanks to the straightforward onboarding procedure.
Brokers can import and sync current client data, modify details as needed, and tailor fields and reports to the sales process. The cloud system also makes it simple to send reminders, acquire new leads, manage existing customer information and interactions, and send emails to follow up. If you run into problems, simply contact the software company's customer care team for assistance.
Cost-Savings
Cloud-based
insurance broker software solutions don't call for significant capital investment. Moving to a cloud system is a low-risk undertaking with a huge potential benefit. The services provided can save your brokers time by handling data management, allowing them to focus on selling and bringing in more money. Furthermore, because a cloud system requires fewer resources to maintain, you won't need to engage a large IT crew to administer it.
Some cloud platforms include a variety of subscription options, which means you should keep an eye on rising expenses as your staff and the type of features you require grow.
Smooth Integration
Legacy, stand-alone systems may not be flexible or integrated enough to satisfy the demands of most organizations. In a small business setting, information sharing amongst available technologies is critical.
The best broker software systems in the cloud are built to be readily connected with third-party applications. A cloud-based platform can be readily integrated with other apps and software, such as productivity tools and email integrations, to help you complete work more efficiently. It also allows you to obtain complete visibility into the brokerage process.
CRM, accounting tools, marketing automation, document management system, social media platforms, and claims software can all be linked with cloud broker solutions. Popular email clients such as Gmail and Microsoft Outlook can be integrated with the cloud broker software.
Conclusion
The insurance industry is highly competitive. To that end, insurers must leverage modern, innovative platforms. The cutting-edge features of the cloud-based insurance broker software will help you to improve your brokerage processes. As a result, you can enjoy higher renewal and sales rates.
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2023.06.08 05:09 TungstenWHIZard Hives - treated with steroids - feel like crap
Hello everyone,
I am a 23F. From Thursday last week to today, I had a severe reaction to something (I have no clue what it was because I didn't change anything in my routine as far as I know) and I ended up being covered pretty much from head to toe with itchy, burning hives. It started off mild, with a few hives sprinkled over my torso. Then it started progressing to virtually everywhere, including the palms of my hands and my knees. Needless to say, I got really worried it would lead to something serious so I went to urgent care and the doctor prescribed me some prednisolone (both the butt shot and oral 6 day taper), hydroxyzine HCL, and famotidine.
I've taken the steroid but I feel like crap now. Before, my main issue was insane hives, but now I have very few hives (yay!). However, I've been getting these random red spots that pop up then disappear a few hours later (they don't itch) and my body hurts. It's like I've got a deep dull ache in my joints and I feel wicked tired.
Is this due to the steroid? Is there anything I can do to alleviate the side effects? I seriously feel kinda crappy.
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2023.06.08 04:52 Primary_Base_7642 Medical Negligence/Malpractice
My mother recently passed away due to cancer and I feel like there was some negligence on the side of the medical institution. She went to urgent care and received tests that suggested an advanced stage of cancer. After receiving the test results, there was a very delayed response in proving any treatment (about 2 months). Her condition ended up deteriorating significantly within those 2 months before finally getting in touch with the oncologist. However, by that time she was too weak to start any treatment and passed shortly afterwards. General timeline is as follows:
January 26: Onset of symptoms: constipation and bloating.
February 6: Went to urgent care, hospital performed a CT scan which found metastatic spread on liver, lymph nodes, and abdomen.
February 7: Appointment with primary doctor, suggests stage 4 cancer and orders more tests.
March 9: Appointment for PET and CT scans. (30 days since last communication with a doctor.)
March 13: Phone appointment with doctor, again suggests stage 4 cancer and orders a colonoscopy.
March 27: Appointment for Colonoscopy
April 13: Phone appointment with gastroenterologist and primary doctor to discuss colonoscopy results. Both suggest stage 4 cancer (again) and put in referral for an oncology specialist. We tell them my mom is so weak that she could not talk, walk, or stay conscious. They said there is nothing they can do until the referral is picked up. So, we took her to urgent care where she was admitted as inpatient for 10 days. Slowly regained health and (finally) got in contact with an oncologist, 2 months after initially diagnosed with advanced stage of cancer.
April 20: Released from inpatient hospital care.
April 27 - May 9: Weekly appointments with oncologist to evaluate health and treatment options.
May 7: Called 911 and sent mom to hospital because of severe loss of mental and physical functions.
May 11: She passed away early in the morning.
Again, the biggest issue was the delayed response and taking over 2 months to get her in touch with an oncologist or starting any kind of treatment. During those two months, her health deteriorated significantly because she could not eat or drink, she lost an unhealthy amount of weight (going from 110 to 70 lbs.), lost mechanical and mental functions, and experienced severe abdominal pains as the cancer spread. The doctors provided no phone numbers to follow up if she had questions or conditions worsened, they only ordered tests and she had to wait for the tests to talk to any medical staff. She went to urgent care several times during this 2 month period and was just sent back home with some medications to relieve the symptoms. Any communications with the doctors would need a phone appointment scheduled which would take a couple of days to a week.
It was approximately 3 months from the initial cancer diagnosis to passing. She was not referred to an oncologist for over 2 of those months. Her health deteriorated so much by the 3rd month that the oncologist could not start any treatment and my mom passed shortly after.
Can this be a case of medical negligence or malpractice? Thank you for any assistance on this!
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2023.06.08 03:25 rrmdp 📢 Westchester Village is hiring a RN - Registered Nurse (Full-time Day Shift or Part-time Night Shift)!
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2023.06.07 20:58 AutoNewspaperAdmin [Local] - Police probe suicide of bullied 10-year-old Westchester County boy NY Post
2023.06.07 20:55 Kayyttee-Bleb 2 ectopics, 2 very different experiences. Opinion please?
I am currently undergoing treatment for my second ectopic pregnancy. I got my BFP and a few days later I knew something wasn't right, but explained it away as me just being overly anxious because of the first ectopic.
I can't fault the hospital that treated me this time around at all. I was treated with compassion, understanding and patience despite the fact I was at the hospital 5 days out of 9 because I knew something wasn't right. I was given treatment options and time to consider and ask questions, chose the injection and I'm currently waiting to go for my day 3 blood tests to see how it's working. I have absolutely no concerns that they're going to make sure I'm okay.
The first ectopic was so different it's frightening. I got my BFP and did what we all do, got excited and started looking forward to a future. Then light, brown staining started and didn't stop for 4 weeks. I phoned a different hospital and spoke to a nurse who was rude, dismissive and as it turns out, not qualified to work in early pregnancy. Initially they tried to fob me off with I don't love in their catchment area. I pushed back and said I would have had to drive past their hospital to go to the he hospital they wanted me to. I was then told it was probably just my period or implantation bleeding, that it was all fine and that I didn't need pain relief when I asked what was safe to take. When I was told I didn't need painkillers, I hung up in anger. At no point did they even attempt to check me over, it was phoned based diagnosis. No discussion of warning signs for an ectopic pregnancy whatsoever.
5 days later, I was at a different hospital for a scan because of the bleeding. Before I was scanned, I described the symptoms I'd been having - pain right up my back, not being able to go to the toilet, extreme dizziness, sweating and extremely painful cramps. I hadn't even got on the scanning bed and was being talked to about an ectopic pregnancy off the brief chat about symptoms. The scan showed nothing in my uterus and a lot of free fluid in my stomach. It was a ruptured ectopic pregnancy that needed urgent surgery. It was initially planned to be keyhole, but had to be converted to open surgery because they couldn't see what they were doing because of blood. I had been bleeding internally. I now have a 14 inch scar across my stomach.
I followed the first hospital's complaints procedure. They dragged their heels, labelled it a serious adverse incident, changed their mind, brought me up for a meeting the week I would have given birth, got me to cooperate with their investigation then lied and said they didn't treat me because I didn't fall into their catchment area. They'd already accepted my forms for prenatal care there. They were overly concerned with documenting that I accepted their apologies and not too concerned about the fact that they missed an ectopic pregnancy by not examining me and that I ruptured. Everything I had said is prefaced with the word "alleged" and they have basically made the emotional healing drag out for 10 months.
Their complaints procedure is complete now. Their final report caused so much anxiety, pain and anger that I took 6 weeks off work, then changed job to something that didn't require me to be emotionally okay. I was a support worker before this and absolutely loved my job, but the people I supported deserved better than someone who got anxious when the hospital was mentioned and broke down completely because my partner had to see a doctor with the possibility of going to the same hospital. He is fine now fortunately.
Having been through another ectopic, I've seen exactly how bad the hospital that didn't treat me actually was. I knew it wasn't good, but the degree of sheer negligence is boiling my blood now.
Here's where I want your opinion... I'm extremely angry and pursuing the complaint further. I don't believe their investigation has resulted in a fair conclusion - to be extremely blunt they absolutely failed with duty of care in my opinion.
Do you think it's even worth bothering or am I just torturing myself for no good reason?
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2023.06.07 20:52 AutoNewsAdmin [Local] - Police probe suicide of bullied 10-year-old Westchester County boy
2023.06.07 20:50 SummerInEurope Anyone thinking of buying travel insurance needs to read this
I have had the very unfortunate experience of an Allianz policy which I now find is Tower. I had a medical emergency last Thursday and am alone in a Canadian hospital. Despite my pain I have decided while I lay in bed to warn others off Tower insurance and its brands.
Here is what they don't tell you when they take your money - 1. what is the average time it takes to approve a claim? This is impt as until they approve it it is still in what they call "review" and up till then you are entitled to NOTHING. This is the period you have to pay for yourself. You need credit card cover and cash resources for this time. Doctor fees are separate to hospital fees and they do not accept credit card.
I have been gaslighted on this question and still don't know the answer. In my case its been six days to get this "review" done. There is only question they have to check - did you have pre existing conditions?. Despite the seemingly easiness of this to prove it has taken 6 days to get this approval and it does not include approval to have surgery which is scheduled for me for tomorrow. I have had to borrow money in the interim to pay doctors fees thus far.
- What is the cover in NZ over weekends and holidays? I can tell you there is none. It gives Allianz which is operated from a call centre in Australia the perfect excuse to do nothing. Every day I got told that technical approval had to come from New Zealand. However the NZ ers were never there. What is technical approval? I never found out.
- Will I have a case manager? Well my claim letter last Friday said Jason - whom incidentally was never there and I don't believe I have ever spoken to. I have however spoken to a range of others who have no responsibility to help as its not their case.
- Will my case manager be proactive? I asked and asked for them to call me but never got a call. Nothing ever appeared to be done unless I phoned to follow up - all I got was I am escalating this to my manager.
- Will the people I deal with have empathy? Well in my experience these people have no idea what it is like to be seriously ill, alone in an overseas country and stressed over paying bills because they couldn't be bothered to process the claim within reasonable time. I have already had to borrow money and I cannot be released until the bills are paid. Do they realise the stress and distress this causes? No is the answer and they dont care.
Isn't the reason you pay for travel insurance is - to avoid all this - the stress and cost of getting sick? To feel you are in good hands and cared for? These people just dont get it.
A couple of times I have asked them if they know what it is like but they continued on their hardnosed not my fault explanations.
My policy provides for an accompanying person for me but they refuse to provide any approval for that or even answer the questions asked days ago. Anything to increase corporate profit hey Tower and not fulfill the contract you sold me.
What is written on paper is not what you get. I now cannot progress with urgent surgery as the insurance company hasn't given approval. This situation STINKS. So I lie here distressed and in pain waiting for the insurance in their own good time get to my file. I wait alone and upset because they haven't approved anyone to help me despite it being covered in my policy. They require all covalescing expenses to be approved in advance but haven't given for that approval either. So here I am, not knowing whether I am having surgery, where I go after this, or have anyone to help me ALL because of an insurance company that lied to me as to what service it really provides. It's not the words on the paper that count. They mean NOTHING. It's the actions that count. And this company's lack of action is just making me sicker. Avoid TOWER travel insurance at all costs. If anyone can help me with this. Please comment below.
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2023.06.07 20:46 CariBelle25 41F Fractured Ribs - What else can I do?
Age 41
Sex F
Height 5’ 7”
I have been sick for 3 weeks, took a round of antibiotics for sinus infection, but the cough was still around. Coughed and felt a pop in ribs on Monday afternoon. Went to urgent care yesterday, after X-rays, diagnosed with fractured ribs 7 and 8 on right side. Given Tessalon Perles for the cough and Tylenol 3 w/ Codeine for the pain.
I just tried to blow my nose and almost passed out (black spots and narrowing vision) and I’m still coughing, there’s still phlegm being produced/coming up. But obviously I can’t cough hard enough for that and it’s a vicious cycle of trying to cough lightly and then the urge coming back quickly.
I’m icing the area every couple of hours for 20 minutes.
Is there anything else I can do? This pain is honestly worse than my childbirth recovery lol Every move is agony and when I’m coughing it’s enough to make me start sweating and feel clammy.
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2023.06.07 20:45 fashionbadger Injury Settlement Amount
I don’t want to give a ton of details because I don’t want anything to be too identifiable. I’m female, live in Florida, and had a freak accident. I was working, driving a company truck through a park, as part of my job. The window was open. A riding lawn mower launched a piece of wooden debris about two inches long through my open window and struck me in the forehead. I work for the county, the mower was operated by the city.
I went to the urgent care my work uses, received a tetanus shot and three stitches. I now have a visible pink raised scar on my forehead. City has assumed liability in the case. I have sent them my medical documents, a letter from the plastic surgeon the county sent me to for a consultation (saying the appearance could not be improved and giving me a 2% impairment rating due to continued tenderness and sensitivity to makeup, soap, etc), and even threw in a note from my therapist lmao.
City is offering me $1000 to close the matter. I have no idea if this is an appropriate amount and have had no luck trying to consult with a lawyer. I don’t want to hire a lawyer and end up with less money. I literally just want to know if the amount seems right, or if there’s a significant enough probable difference to merit getting a lawyer.
Tldr - I have a visible facial scar, liable party is offering $1000 to close the case and I don’t know if that’s an adequate amount.
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2023.06.07 20:43 lady-of-hell Midnight Train: Origins [Part 3] - Funhouse
My name is Billie and I was a passenger of the Midnight Train. Last time I ended up in the nightmare of an unborn child. In this part I get to leave the train at least for a short while.
Things calmed down after Nyxia left the train – well, at least as calm as a place like this could reasonably get. I stayed close to John, with whom I got along better than I had expected, and we spent our time making plans that focused more on survival than on actually getting away. John showed me his notes, a list of rules for dealing with the train's entities, and I was confident that as long as we were together, we could survive encounters with them.
The problem was, our other goal – leaving the train despite not having a ticket – still seemed impossible. Even after days, we hadn't been able to come up with even the semblence of a plan.
"We could kill it", I suggested once. "Get to the driver's wagon and murder the damn train itself. Then we'll get out of here, right?"
"Or we end up stranded in this abyss forever", John replied, gesturing vaguely to the dark swirls of colour outside of the windows.
"A risk worth taking?"
"Absolutely not." And that was the end of this. We fell into a weird routine of spending our days in the common wagons, eating dinner in the dining wagon, and occasionally running from the threats the train threw at us. For almost an entire week, the Cinder Queen didn't show her face and everything else was easy enough to avoid. Life was almost peaceful – at least when we didn't run from faceless waiters.
And then the train reached one of its destinations, allowing us to explore the world outside.
"I still don't see what you hope to achieve with this", John complained as I dragged him through the hallway, towards the wide open doors. "I've seen people stay out too long and none of them came back alive. Running away isn't an option."
"We're not running away, we're looking for something that could get us out of here", I corrected him.
"And what, pray tell, could that be?"
"You know... I hope I'll just recognize it when I see it." With a bright smile, I tightened my grip around his wrist and started walking faster.
But before we could go outside, there was someone waiting for us next to the door. Probably the only entity I would ever be happy to see. "Hey!", I greeted the black-eyed Distributor. "I haven't even thanked you for the dagger. That thing saved my life in that nightmare world... though I kind of left it in there? Sorry if you wanted it back, but..."
The child didn't say a single word, just reached into his bag like it had done last time and pulled out a small object.
"Oh? Another present? That's really nice, buddy, thank you! What...?"
He didn't let me finish my question, just pushed the object into my hands and walked away.
"Okay then." I turned to John again and showed him my newly acquired object. "We've got a compass. Oh my god, do you think we have to go on a ship? I've seen enough water in the nightmare for the rest of my life. Did I mention that I drowned twice?"
"You're missing the obvious solution to this problem, Billie."
"Now that we have this little thing?" I waved the compass around. "Absolutely fucking not. He just gave us what we're gonna need to survive."
John sighed. "You're basing this assumption on one single event", he reminded me.
"Well, then we're gonna test this assumption right now and prove it. Like an experiment. That's how scientists do it, right?" Once again I grabbed his hand. "Come on, Kira", I told my dog and we finally crossed the threshold.
It was surreal. There was grass under my feet, an overcast sky above me, wind brushing through my hair. "I'm outside!", I exclaimed. "And there's fresh air and real light and... oh my god, I think I hear birds! Birds, John!" The euphoria was overwhelming, I couldn't stop myself from laughing and if I hadn't been holding John's hand I would have spun around like a small child.
"Don't get too excited", John replied without any enthusiasm. "We'll be here for a few hours at most."
"Buzzkill." I rolled my eyes dramatically, but still with a smile on my lips. "I'll take these few hours and I'll be fucking excited. I mean... look at that! No water! Isn't that amazing?"
"There's someone waiting for us", John pointed out instead.
Only then I took the time to really look at my surroundings. So far I had focused on what wasn't there, making sure that I wouldn't end up drowning or falling off a skyscraper again, but only now I saw it for what it was. And, well, it was a hill. We stood close to the top of a hill, the train's tracks impossibly floating behind us, and all that might have been around this hill was hidden in thick fog. Just like John had pointed out, there was a person waiting for us on the hill, a man standing right next to an empty door frame.
Now if I had one thing in the nightmare, it was that one should follow the most obvious paths in impossible places like this. Someone – something – wanted us atop this hill and if I was perfectly honest, I was kind of curious what kind of man was waiting for us up there.
"Let's go say hello then", I told John with a bright grin. The hint of a smile appeared on his lips and he didn't complain as I pulled him along again.
We reached the top of the hill in no time and the waiting man watched as we approached him. He looked perfectly normal, though he seemed to have stepped straight out of an old movie, with his hat and trenchcoat and the cigarette between his lips. "There you are", he greeted us. "I've been waiting for you."
John frowned and wrapped an arm around my waist, pulling me closer. "And just how did you know we would come here?", he asked, clearly suspicious.
The man shrugged. "I think your kind calls it... instinct?"
John didn't seem relieved in the slightest. "What exactly did your instinct tell you?"
"I'm working on a case", the man in the trenchcoat answered. "Some children disappeared and they're behind this door." He pointed at the empty doorframe.
For a moment I wondered if I was back in the dreamworld. On the other hand, nobody ever said that the train stopped at ordinary places. "Okay, lost kids. Sure. Maybe this thing will help", I said, showing off my compass. "We're on a bit of a time limit here, so... let's go, Mr. Detective!" Still holding John's hand, and with Kira right by my side, I walked through the doorframe.
I didn't actually see my surroundings change. In one moment, I saw the grass of the hill on the other side, and then just a second later I was standing in a hallway. A long hallway with an atrocious red carpet, mirrors in golden frames on the walls, and warm yellow light from the circular lamps on the ceiling.
I turned my head to look at John and the Detective, only to find that the door had disappeared behind them.
In retrospect, we really deserved this for walking through strange doors without thinking.
"Did you know this would happen?", John asked our new companion urgently.
"I didn't."
Now before one of us could point out that this was absolutely not good, a voice echoed through the hallway. "Guests! Oh hello! It's been so terribly long", it said, high and shrill like fingernails on a blackboard, sending an unpleasant shiver down my spine. "Can you help me look for my three sisters? They wanted to come to me and then they got lost. Please!"
"Are those your missing kids, Mr. Detective?", I asked instead of answering the voice.
He nodded. "I assume they are."
"Okay, nice. Hey, invisible voice person! We find your sisters and you make the door appear again! Deal?"
"Oh, sure, you'll get your door, Sybille", the voice agreed. "You'll get sooo many doors..." And with that, the voice faded.
"You know... if I had a dollar for every time I ended up in a weird place with a disembodied voice talking to me...", I joked.
"You're awfully calm, considering we're stuck here", John interrupted me harshly. "You do understand that we have no way out of here and that we are going to die?"
"What? I just made a deal, didn't I? We go and find the three kids, then we can leave. And we find them with the help if this!" Once again, I presented my compass.
"Excuse me, but I don't see how knowing where north is will help us here."
"Oh come on, do you really think the Distributor gave us something useless?" I ran a hand through my hair, frustrated with his lack of understanding. "The compass will lead us to the kids. Isn't that right, Mr. Detective?"
The Detective chuckled. "And how would I know, kid?"
"Instinct, maybe?" I shrugged and turned back around. "Whatever. Come on, let's go rescue some kids!"
"I sure hope you're right", John said. "Because otherwise you doomed us all."
I was well aware of this, I just didn't allow myself to think about it. Maybe I was an optimist, maybe just insane, but I firmly believed that we would make it out of here again. And in the best case scenario, we would return with something that would help us escape the Midnight Train for good. I was unlikely, sure, but how likely was it to walk through an empty doorframe and end up in a fully furnished hallway? How likely was it to enter a train full of inhuman entities? At this point I simply considered everything to be possible.
And so we walked down the hallway, following the needle of my compass. John was right next to me, Kira and the Detective behind us, and none of us talked any more. The atmosphere was tense, despite my best attempts to stay cheerful. There was a lot on the line, after all.
I was nervous when we reached the end of the hallway and there were two identical paths to choose from, one to the left and one to the right. My compass, however, started to spin and eventually the needle settled on pointing to the left. "It works!", I exclaimed. "It works! The Distributor is the best entity ever! No offense, Mr. Detective!"
"None taken, kid", the Detective chuckled.
We continued our way until we reached a threshold and when we crossed it, we found ourselves in the most horrifying room I had ever seen. There were dolls, small porcelain dolls in elaborate dresses, filling the shelves to the point that the walls were entirely obscured. The dim lighting cast shadows on their painted faces.
And as soon as we entered, they all turned their heads in unison, focusing their lifeless eyes on us.
I grabbed John's arm and held onto him as I waited for the dolls to stand up and attack us, but they didn't move any further. All they did was stare.
"Now that was mildly unsettling", John commented, which was probably the understatement of the century. I gave him a no shit look and turned my attention back to the dolls, looking around the room.
"Fuck", I whispered when my eyes fell upon a certain spot on one of the shelves. "There's the first one."
Right there it was, hidden between the porcelain faces. Decaying flesh and crumbling bones, old clothes fused with rotten skin. They held a small doll in their frail arms, not a porcelain one but one made of fabric, holding onto it for dear life while the remains of their face was distorted with fear.
"I thought they would be... I didn't...", I stuttered as I slowly approached the child's corpse. "They must have been so scared."
John sighed. "Let's just focus on not ending like them."
"But..."
He put a hand on my shoulder. "We can't do anything for them, Billie."
I knew he was right, but it was still a lot to see a dead child right in front of me. Though I had to admit, as tragic as this was, it wasn't quite as bad as seeing Derek turn into an ash monster right in front of me.
"Hey, kid!", the Detective called and I turned around to look at him. "Your dog disappeared", he informed me matter-of-factly.
And indeed, Kira was nowhere to be seen.
"What? Where is she? Hey, you... whatever you are! Where's my dog? Where did you take her?", I screamed at the entity that was in charge of this place.
Again, the dolls snapped their heads around, staring in our direction. "You're taking to long", they spoke with the shrill voice I had heard before. "It's getting boring. Hurry, Sybille, hurry and I'll give her back to you."
"Alive and unharmed!", I demanded.
"Alive and unharmed", the dolls agreed. "Now go. One has been found, two are missing still."
With shaking hands I lifted the compass again, waited for the needle to settle for one direction and finally left the doll room, John and the Detective following right behind.
Now with a time limit looming over us, we hurried through hallway after hallway, only stopping at crossroads as we waited for the compass to adjust. Everything looked the same, always the same after every turn, red carpet and yellow light and golden framed mirrors until I thought I'd lose my mind. The mirrors were the worst part, because every now and then, I caught a movement in the corner of my eyes that didn't belong to me or my companions.
Traversing the mazelike corridors felt like an eternity and it was maddening to the point where I felt relief when we reached a new door. I threw it open and crossed the threshold quickly, only to stop dead in my movement as I took the impossible room in.
It was bottomless. Or maybe it had a bottom, I certainly wouldn't know, because finding out would mean trowing myself into the pitch black abyss. And in said abyss were platforms that were bathed in blinding lights, colourful and erratic like the ones you'd see at a carneval. It was dizzying to look at – rainbow coloured platforms floating above the pit, and a red door on the opposite side.
The compass, of course, pointed at this red door.
"You guys go first", I told my companions with a shaking voice. "You get to the next platform and I'll hand the compass over before I jump."
John raised an eyebrow. "Why..."
"Look at me!", I cut him off, gesturing at my body. My rather short, slightly overweight body. "I'm the least likely of us to make these jumps. And this little compass is the only thing that's keeping us alive, so we can't risk losing it in this pit, so... you go first. And I'll hand you the compass."
They agreed and the Detective jumped first, followed by John. The distance between the platforms wasn't all that huge, so I could carefully hand the compass to John before taking the leap. I made it – although barely – and the Detective grabbed my arm as soon as my feet touched the platform, pulling me away from the edge.
And so we crossed through the room, jumping from platform to platform, making sure the compass wouldn't be dropped. My heart was racing the entire time, so fast that I was afraid I'd just faint everytime I had to jump. The adrenaline was the only thing that kept me on my feet. With every leap I saw myself fall into the gaping abyss, and I found myself surprised whenever I landed on solid ground.
But it worked. Slowly, but with a steady pace, we advanced through the room, always towards the red door.
Until it didn't work, of course. Until we inevitably failed.
Until I failed.
We were close to the door already and I could see a small figure right beside it; relief flooded through me as I realized that the second child was right there. I had just handed the compass over and took a few steps backwards, ran towards the edge like I had done several times before, and jumped.
I could feel my feet slip the moment I leapt.
My scream cut through the absolute silence like a lightning strike. In the fracture of a second I saw myself falling, being swallowed by the void until the blinding lights were nothing but a far memory, shattering on the ground somewhere deep down in the pit where no one would ever find my broken body. I reached out, desperate to hold onto something.
My hands clung to the edge of the platform.
"Pull me up!", I screamed at the two men. "Pull me up, please, don't let me fall!"
"Give me a moment!" John sounded almost equally panicked as he fumbled to tuck the compass away.
"I don't have a moment, my fucking hands are slipping!" I was quickly losing my grip, wether because the surface was slick or because I wasn't strong enough to keep holding on. And I was nauseous, oh so very sick to my stomach as I was seconds away from falling. I desperately tried to dig my fingers into the metal, but I was barely able to hold on anymore.
Cool hands wrapped around my wrist just before I lost my grip entirely. "I've got you", John exclaimed.
"Pull me up!"
"You're heavy!"
"Fuck you!", I spat, though my shaking voice didn't carry my annoyance.
A second pair of hands grabbed my other wrist then and I turned my head slightly to look at the Detective. "Got you, kid", he reassured me.
"I take everything back, you're the best entity ever!"
The two men pulled me up then, up to the security of the platform, and as soon as I had solid ground beneath my feet, I wrapped my arms around John and hugged him tight as I tried to calm my racing heart. "Thank you", I whispered over and over again.
"You're welcome, Billie", he replied, sounding almost as out of breath as I did, while he held me and let me cry.
The final three jumps were the most terrifying thing I had ever been forced to do, but we made it with no further incident. When all three of us stood safely on the final platform, I took the compass back from John and approached the corpse that lay next to the red door. Another young child, half rotten, cowering with its back against the wall and its arms wrapped around its knees. "We found the second one!", I announced to the voice.
A high pitched giggle echoed through the air. "Too slow, Sybille! You're too slow!", it taunted.
"No!" I spun around, afraid of what I would see, and indeed, only the Detective was standing on the platform with me. "No, not him! Give him back to me!"
"You'll get him back if you hurry up", the voice replied. "I won't warn you again..."
"Okay. Okay. We'll hurry." I reached for the red door and opened it – of course it revealed yet another hallway – when the Detective touched my arm.
"You alright, kid?", he asked.
"Nope. Far from it, to be honest." I flashed a bitter smile. "Shall we?" And with that, I grabbed his hand – like I had usually done with John, and I hated how the Detective's cold skin felt so different from his – and we ran.
Another set of unchanging corridors later, the compass led us to a new door and this time all I felt was dread. After porcelain dolls and bottomless pits, I had no desire to find out what was waiting for us in the supposed last room of this maze. However, we had to hurry if we wanted John and Kira back.
Whatever I had been expecting, it certainly hadn't been a mirror maze.
I saw myself countless times, sometimes distorted, sometimes as a crystal clear reflection. I let go off the Detective's hand and stepped further into the room, closer to one of the mirrors, and looked at my compass, hoping that it would guide us through the labyrinth. But the needle was spinning, with no sign that it would settle soon.
"Fuck!", I cursed. The compass, my lifesaver, was absolutely useless in here. Fine, whatever, it was just a single room. We could manage that. "Stay close to me, Mr. ..." The words died on my tongue as I turned my head and found myself all alone.
"Too slow, Sybille", the voice taunted again. "Last chance, our you'll stay forever."
"Go fuck yourself!" I started to run. With no idea where to go, I ran straight forward until I hit a mirror, where I turned to another direction and repeated the action. After a short while though, I wasn't sure wether I was running in circles or not. Nothing changed, except for the increasing fear on my reflection's face.
Tears rose in my eyes and I tried blinking them away. I stopped in front of a mirror before choosing a new direction, staring at my crying self, when I noticed a movement in the background. I spun around, but there was no one behind me, yet when I looked back at the mirror, John was staring back at me.
"John!", I screamed and tapped against the glass. "John! Can you hear me?"
If he could, he didn't show it, but he lifted his arm and pointed left.
"Oh my god, thank you! Thank you so much!" And I ran off, into the direction he wanted me to.
He was there at the next crossroad. And the one after that. Always there, pointing me in the right direction. And I ran as fast as my legs would carry me, praying that I would make it in time.
Until I found it. The small corpse, surrounded by mirrors, curled up on the floor. I stopped in front of the body and wondered if it was wrong to feel relief at the sight. I didn't matter though. I had made it. "I found it, asshole!", I screamed at the voice. "I found your siblings, now let me and my friends go!"
"As I promised I would", the voice agreed. A cobweb of cracks spread through the mirrors around me and before I understood what was happening, they shattered all at once and glass was raining down around me. I stood between the glittering shards, and in front of me were two doors. One black, one white.
"Which one leads where?", I asked.
"The black one leads outside, where your friends are already waiting", the voice explained. "The blue-eyed man, the Detective, and the dog. All alive and well, like I promised."
"And the other?" Though I couldn't imagine anything I would choose over my friends.
"The white one leads to my hallways. You'll stay, Sybille, keep me company. And in exchange, my three siblings can go home."
"The kids are dead!", I replied.
"I can bring them back", the voice informed me. "I'm a god in these corridors, I can bring them back to life, it wouldn't be a challenge." It giggled. "Think about it, Sybille. Three children, returned to their parents... the Detective would be so happy, wouldn't he? To have a happy ending for his case. And what difference would it make for you, you're stuck either way. Nothing in my corridors would try to kill you. Not like the Midnight Train."
And it was right, maybe it made no difference which prison I'd stay in. I could be a hero. Three lives for one – it should be an easy choice, really. But it would also mean giving up the tiny sliver of hope I still had, that I could find a way to leave the Midnight Train and go home.
I looked at the white door for a moment, then took a few steps forward. "I'm sorry, asshole", I said to the voice. "That's not the kind of person I am."
And so I stepped through the black door, only to find myself on top of the hill again, with John, Kira, and the Detective already waiting for me.
Kira tackled me immediately and I let her, combed my fingers through her fur and reassured her that everything was alright, I was back and we were okay. The next thing I did was throw myself at John and hug him. "I'm so sorry!", I sobbed into his shoulder. "You saved me twice back there, I owe you my life."
"It's okay, Billie", he promised me. "And we're never going outside again."
"Deal!" I let go off him and turned to the Detective. "I'm sorry about the kids."
He just shrugged and took a drag of his cigarette – which was still the same length as it had been when John and I had arrived. "Not your fault, kid."
I didn't correct him.
"We should go back to the train", John said. "Before it drives off without us."
I nodded and grabbed his hand, weirdly anxious that he would just vanish again, even though we had left the corridors behind. Kira was by my side, as always, but what was curious was the fact that the Detective followed us too. "You're coming along?", I asked.
"My case is closed", he answered, as if that explained anything. I didn't question it any further.
The Conductor was waiting for us when we arrived back at the train. "Welcome aboard, sir", he greeted the Detective politely, before turning to us. "Welcome back, sir, ma'am. I hope you had a pleasant trip."
"Sure. Whatever." Now that the adrenaline was leaving my body, I felt nothing but exhausted. I leaned my head against John's shoulder as we walked down the hall, towards our compartments. Although I had never expected to feel this way, I was happy to be back in the train. My resolve to escape the Midnight Train, however, had only hardened. If only to justify my decision back in the corridors.
This is all for now, I guess. Next time, everything goes to shit and more decisions are made.
Until then, be careful which doors you open.
You never know where they lead.
- To Be Continued -
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2023.06.07 20:36 Aerie_4131 Damages and repairs from water leak in a coop builing
I had a water leak incident that caused some damages to the downstairs unit (I’m being told is mostly kitchen and bathroom ceiling). I was told by the plumber the leak was coming from the bath tub drain - not sure if I’m calling this correctly but the whole drain-overflow-pipe thing was replaced. The whole process was sort of stressful since they had to take apart part of the kitchen to access the bath tub pipes (the kitchen and bath shared a wall). Had to pay out of pocket for that. But regarding the damages in downstairs unit/apartment, anyone knows who is responsible for this? I submitted a claim with my insurance but they said that according to the by-laws, I’m not responsible for the damages since the leak was not caused by me. The words they used were: there was no negligence on my part since nothing I did caused the pipe to leak, it wasn’t an accident on my part. First time going through this experience so I’m not sure how to handle this. Any advice? Thank you
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2023.06.07 20:01 thatstoomuchman r/EnneagramType1 will be going dark in support of the protest against Reddit's decision to increase the pricing for its API
The community of EnneagramType1 will join the protest against Reddit's decision to increase the pricing for its API. From June 12th - 14th, this sub will be going dark. We strongly condemn this decision as it threatens to eliminate many beloved third-party mobile apps and restricts access to quality-of-life features not available in the official Reddit app. The Situation
On May 31, 2023, Reddit announced a significant price increase for calls to their API, effectively rendering third-party apps like Apollo, Reddit is Fun, Narwhal, and BaconReader nonviable. This change not only affects mobile users but also undermines other ways of customizing Reddit, such as Reddit Enhancement Suite or the use of the old.reddit.com desktop interface.
Who is impacted?
The implications extend beyond user experience, as many subreddit moderators (including some of our own mods at
EnneagramType1) rely on tools only available outside the official app to maintain on-topic discussions and combat spam in their communities.
In addition to the concerns mentioned earlier, it's crucial to highlight the impact that Reddit's API changes will have on unsighted communities. Many visually impaired individuals rely on third-party apps to access Reddit, as these apps often offer enhanced accessibility features and compatibility with screen readers. By increasing the pricing for API calls, Reddit is effectively cutting off an essential lifeline for these communities, limiting their ability to engage, contribute, and participate in discussions. This decision further exacerbates the accessibility gap and hinders inclusivity, undermining the principles of an open and diverse Reddit community. We stand in solidarity with these communities and emphasize the urgent need for Reddit to reconsider its API pricing changes.
What is "Going Dark"?
"Going dark" refers to the act of subreddit moderators making their subreddit private or read-only in protest of changes or policies on Reddit, such as a recent pricing change for the API. By restricting access to their subreddit, moderators aim to draw attention to their concerns, demonstrate their dissatisfaction, and encourage Reddit administrators to address the issue or reconsider their decision. It is a voluntary action taken by moderators to collectively protest and raise awareness within the Reddit community.
What comes next?
EnneagramType1 and numerous subreddits will be going dark from June 12th to 14th to protest this policy change. Some will resume after 48 hours, while others may permanently disappear unless the issue is adequately addressed. The poor tools provided by the official app hinder moderators from fulfilling their responsibilities effectively. We participate in this protest because we love Reddit and believe that these changes will hinder our ability to contribute to the communities we care about.
The two-day blackout serves as a starting point rather than the ultimate goal. If Reddit does not show signs of rectifying the situation by the 14th, we will leverage the community support and momentum we have garnered to take further action.
What you can do?
As a user, there are several actions you can take: - Complain: Message the mods of reddit.com, who are the site admins. You can also message reddit or submit a support request. Additionally, voice your concerns in relevant threads on reddit, such as this one. Leaving a negative review on their official iOS or Android app and signing your username in support of this post are other effective ways to express your dissatisfaction.
- Spread the word: Advocate for the cause on related subreddits. Create memes, generate buzz, and make it spicy. Vent your frustrations to your cat. Encourage any subreddit moderators you know to join the coordinated mod effort at ModCoord.
- Boycott and promote alternatives: On June 12th through 13th, refrain from using Reddit and instead use your preferred non-Reddit platform to voice your support.
- Be respectful: While this situation may be upsetting, resorting to threats, profanity, or vandalism will be counterproductive. Please make every effort to remain calm, polite, reasonable, and law-abiding.
If you're a moderator, here's what you can do: - Join the coordinated effort at ModCoord.
- Create a sticky post expressing your support. You can use or modify the template provided hereand crosspost it to ModCoord.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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2023.06.07 18:59 automaticzero r/TedLasso will be going dark in support of the protest against Reddit's decision to increase the pricing for its API
The community of TedLasso will join the protest against Reddit's decision to increase the pricing for its API. From June 12th - 14th, this sub will be going dark. We strongly condemn this decision as it threatens to eliminate many beloved third-party mobile apps and restricts access to quality-of-life features not available in the official Reddit app. The Situation
On May 31, 2023, Reddit announced a significant price increase for calls to their API, effectively rendering third-party apps like Apollo, Reddit is Fun, Narwhal, and BaconReader nonviable. This change not only affects mobile users but also undermines other ways of customizing Reddit, such as Reddit Enhancement Suite or the use of the old.reddit.com desktop interface.
Who is impacted?
The implications extend beyond user experience, as many subreddit moderators (including some of our own mods at
TedLasso) rely on tools only available outside the official app to maintain on-topic discussions and combat spam in their communities.
In addition to the concerns mentioned earlier, it's crucial to highlight the impact that Reddit's API changes will have on unsighted communities. Many visually impaired individuals rely on third-party apps to access Reddit, as these apps often offer enhanced accessibility features and compatibility with screen readers. By increasing the pricing for API calls, Reddit is effectively cutting off an essential lifeline for these communities, limiting their ability to engage, contribute, and participate in discussions. This decision further exacerbates the accessibility gap and hinders inclusivity, undermining the principles of an open and diverse Reddit community. We stand in solidarity with these communities and emphasize the urgent need for Reddit to reconsider its API pricing changes.
What is "Going Dark"?
"Going dark" refers to the act of subreddit moderators making their subreddit private or read-only in protest of changes or policies on Reddit, such as a recent pricing change for the API. By restricting access to their subreddit, moderators aim to draw attention to their concerns, demonstrate their dissatisfaction, and encourage Reddit administrators to address the issue or reconsider their decision. It is a voluntary action taken by moderators to collectively protest and raise awareness within the Reddit community.
What comes next?
TedLasso and numerous subreddits will be going dark from June 12th to 14th to protest this policy change. Some will resume after 48 hours, while others may permanently disappear unless the issue is adequately addressed. The poor tools provided by the official app hinder moderators from fulfilling their responsibilities effectively. We participate in this protest because we love Reddit and believe that these changes will hinder our ability to contribute to the communities we care about.
The two-day blackout serves as a starting point rather than the ultimate goal. If Reddit does not show signs of rectifying the situation by the 14th, we will leverage the community support and momentum we have garnered to take further action.
What you can do?
As a user, there are several actions you can take: - Complain: Message the mods of reddit.com, who are the site admins. You can also message reddit or submit a support request. Additionally, voice your concerns in relevant threads on reddit, such as this one. Leaving a negative review on their official iOS or Android app and signing your username in support of this post are other effective ways to express your dissatisfaction.
- Spread the word: Advocate for the cause on related subreddits. Create memes, generate buzz, and make it spicy. Vent your frustrations to your cat. Encourage any subreddit moderators you know to join the coordinated mod effort at ModCoord.
- Boycott and promote alternatives: On June 12th through 13th, refrain from using Reddit and instead use your preferred non-Reddit platform to voice your support.
- Be respectful: While this situation may be upsetting, resorting to threats, profanity, or vandalism will be counterproductive. Please make every effort to remain calm, polite, reasonable, and law-abiding.
If you're a moderator, here's what you can do: - Join the coordinated effort at ModCoord.
- Create a sticky post expressing your support. You can use or modify the template provided here and crosspost it to ModCoord.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
-Mod Team
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2023.06.07 18:58 Sultan_VileBetrayer Deck Ledge - No Flashing
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https://imgur.com/a/L9NziLG Hello Decks!
I purchased a bi-level house about two years ago now, and just recently came across the concepts of deck ledge boards, and the need for flashing. Our upper story deck does not appear to have flashing on the ledge board! But it does have an overhang, and also the T1-11 siding has the grooves water can run down, so I wasn't sure how urgently I should address this.
Looking at overhead images it looks like the deck was installed back in 2012.
There's a lot of crud I'm going to remove between the surface board closest to the house and the siding (seen in one of the pictures). Is it possible to remove the top board and just put some flashing on the ledge board?
Perfect world I would love to get the deck resurfaced with composite and have them take care of the flashing, it's just cost-prohibitive right now. I would love your thoughts!
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2023.06.07 18:55 shakespearestark Loss of appetite, horrible fatigue and on/off body aches for 4 days. Fam thinks it’s food poisoning
32 yo female. 135 pounds., history of post traumatic stress disorder, migraines occasionally but no medication usage. Socially drink once a week, daily user of CBD. currently just on Lo Loestrin birth control pill.
Sunday 6/4- I ate a pre packaged salad from a grocery store with bits of ham in it. Sometimes ham will upset my stomach but when I had this salad, I immediately started feeling like I was nauseated and going to vomit. I stopped eating and the entire night, I felt on the precipice of vomiting but never could.
Monday- today (Wednesday) - Absolutely cannot eat a bite of food without feeling extremely nauseated. Feels like bile is coming up my throat. Bowel movements have been pretty watery. Body aches are all over, but no fever has come up. Body aches are pretty bad especially in my shoulder and neck. I’ve slept about 13-14 hours each day. Heart rate has also been crazy high.
I’ve been able to sit outside in the sun and if does help me feel a little better, but I can’t get over the fatigue and nausea. Partner and mom want to take me to the ER and insists I have food poisoning, but I haven’t vomited and this is an unusually long time for that. Any tips before I go there or maybe urgent care first?
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2023.06.07 18:27 Sultan_VileBetrayer Deck Ledge - No Flashing
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https://imgur.com/a/L9NziLG Hello HomeImprovement! I purchased a bi-level house about two years ago now, and just recently came across the concepts of deck ledge boards, and the need for flashing. Our upper story deck does not appear to have flashing on the ledge board! But it does have an overhang, and also the T1-11 siding has the grooves water can run down, so I wasn't sure how urgently I should address this.
Looking at overhead images it looks like the deck was installed back in 2012.
There's a lot of crud I'm going to remove between the surface board closest to the house and the siding (seen in one of the pictures). Perfect world I would love to get the deck resurfaced with composite and have them take care of the flashing, it's just cost-prohibitive right now. I would love your thoughts! Thanks in advance
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2023.06.07 15:28 spinspinspinach 54 [M4F] #NYC - looking for a sexy college or grad school girl who wants post-finals fun before the summer job / internship starts - #CT or #Westchester
I’m looking for a sexy college or graduate school gal who needs to decompress now that finals are over and the summer has yet to really begin. You’ll miss the wildness of school while home or working for the summer. Let’s enjoy the moment with a flirty lunch over a bottle of wine or an afternoon of shopping for lingerie (you’ll want to shock your summer associates if you get the chance).
When we’re done we can go somewhere more private for some adult fun.
I’m open on age (as long as you are over 18+), race, build, relationship status, etc. Just have an open mind and a lusty heart.
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2023.06.07 15:05 lostbutnotgone Give it to me straight - how bad is my gum recession, can it be fixed, and am I gonna lose teeth?
Hey, dentists!
I've had the visible gum recession on my lower teeth since at least middle school. I don't smoke and I drink only on occasion. No vaping, either.
I have hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and Iron anemia (last iron saturation was 8 and waiting on insurance to approve infusions). I know EDS can cause gum issues but it seems to have gotten drastically worse over the last year. I haven't been taking care of my oral health well due in part to my depression and chronic health issues.
I've been told in the past that I will need gum grafts. Is it time? I'm terrified I'm going to lose my bottom front teeth, even though they aren't wiggly. The gums are EXTREMELY loose (literally they move when I move my tongue) and often bleed/hurt.
I'm guessing insurance won't cover them, so if I DO need grafts urgently, do you all have a ballpark of what they cost so I can try to scrounge together money? I've been unable to work for like a year due to my chronic illness issues so idk how I'll afford it but I'll have to figure it out. What is the healing time like?
Last question (don't hate me): how long do I have before this becomes an emergency?
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2023.06.07 12:44 ambam555 Fractured my left big toe last week - any advice for healing process and exercises?
Hi everyone! Last Thursday I was at the gym and unfortunately dropped a 35 pound weight on my left big toe. Needless to say that shit hurt - went to urgent care and got X-rays. The toe is fractured in 3 places. Got a massive boot and was sent home with little advice besides it taking 4-6 weeks to heal.
I’m seeing my podiatrist in a couple of weeks but I’m wondering if anyone has advice - I’ve been keeping it elevated and trying to move around as little as possible, taking ibuprofen to help with the pain.
Am I good to work out ? If so, what kind of exercises? I was going to the gym 4 times a week so this a major bummer to be stagnant, especially in the summer. Are there any type of shoes people recommend? Thanks!!
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2023.06.07 10:58 NoCommute New remote job at Oscar Health
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