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We got one of them tankless water heaters....takes up no space. Hot water tank -- attic -- YIKES.....scary stuff --as you say -- leaks/repairs/replacement -- trouble.
We got one of them tankless water heaters....takes up no space. Hot water tank -- attic -- YIKES.....scary stuff --as you say -- leaks/repairs/replacement -- trouble.
Absolutely agree. Having an attic water heater, I am 100% behind getting tankless in the next house which we hope is just a few months away now.
Don't forget about that big hill by Park West Track. The only legit hill for running, even if it is man made .
You know I've seen that a bunch of times and thought it was odd. Interesting to know it's man made and I guess it would be a good alternative to the bridge if I don't feel like driving down there. Thanks!
Definitely and 100% agree. Is it weird to feel like a better person for learning/saying this because I certainly do. I've walked into stores/shops and been given the watchful eye, but because I say "thank you sir" and "yes sir" anytime it fits in conversation, they smile and talk like I am a regular friend. Call me crazy, but this feels good EVERY time.
I also love to tell tourists at IOP that they don't have to pay the meters after 6. They struggle at those pay kiosks every time. Some even go as far to continue to attempt to pay.
I disagree with this to an almost vehement level, but then again I'm one of those horrible Yanks everyone keeps complaining about.
Saying "Yes sir" and "No sir" to strangers is a) absolutely fake, b) is a sad throwback to a "never-was" genteel south, c) is about as far as you can possibly get to the ideals of equality and fraternity that this country should be about, and d) is a symptom of an immature society that demands ritual instead of relying on adult social cues.
Really, the south just can't seem to shake the faux-feudalism of the plantation/landed-gentry time, and this is one of the most common and most grating reminders of that. There is absolutely no need to add "sir" or "ma'am" to the end of everything. It is just as respectful to reply with a simple "Yup" as it is to pull out the full BS and give a chipper "Yes Sir!" accompanied by a curtsey.
Moreover, enforcing it on children is the biggest form of silly arrogance you can possibly develop - by forcing children to address you as "Sir" or "Ma'am" what you're telling the world is "I have major self esteem issues and feel the best way to address them is by enforcing my dominance over those younger then me." It's really quite pathetic, and I've worked very hard to ensure that my daughter refuses on principle to address anyone as "Sir" or "Ma'am".
Sorry, didn't mean to rant at you, but this is a major pet peeve of mine, and the sooner we as a nation get over it, the better.
I disagree with this to an almost vehement level, but then again I'm one of those horrible Yanks everyone keeps complaining about.
Saying "Yes sir" and "No sir" to strangers is a) absolutely fake, b) is a sad throwback to a "never-was" genteel south, c) is about as far as you can possibly get to the ideals of equality and fraternity that this country should be about, and d) is a symptom of an immature society that demands ritual instead of relying on adult social cues.
Really, the south just can't seem to shake the faux-feudalism of the plantation/landed-gentry time, and this is one of the most common and most grating reminders of that. There is absolutely no need to add "sir" or "ma'am" to the end of everything. It is just as respectful to reply with a simple "Yup" as it is to pull out the full BS and give a chipper "Yes Sir!" accompanied by a curtsey.
Moreover, enforcing it on children is the biggest form of silly arrogance you can possibly develop - by forcing children to address you as "Sir" or "Ma'am" what you're telling the world is "I have major self esteem issues and feel the best way to address them is by enforcing my dominance over those younger then me." It's really quite pathetic, and I've worked very hard to ensure that my daughter refuses on principle to address anyone as "Sir" or "Ma'am".
Sorry, didn't mean to rant at you, but this is a major pet peeve of mine, and the sooner we as a nation get over it, the better.
Because saying "YUP" is a mature and intelligent way to communicate. It's actually quite polite to answer someone with "YUP." Better not say "sir" or "ma'am" though, or you'll show your true colors. Weren't you aware of this?
It's not disrespectful in the slightest to say that a large group of people you have never met are fake, arrogant, pathetic, and mentally and emotionally unstable for their use of honorific titles in everyday conversation. It is, however, disrespectful to use these titles.
So now I feel ashamed for saying "sir" or "ma'am" and next time I see my parents I'll make sure to let them know that they were fake, arrogant fools on a power trip and they did a terrible job raising me.
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Interesting to know it's man made and I guess it would be a good alternative to the bridge if I don't feel like driving down there. Thanks!
