Complaint Thread

[TheOrcKing]

Ten years ago this very week, the world lost Steve Irwin aka The Crocodile Hunter.

"I believe that education is all about being excited about something.
Seeing passion and enthusiasm helps push an educational message."

[Voltron]

Managed to find 2 79100 Kraang Lab Escape few weeks ago, i was in a rush so quickly bought them from the store and forgot about them.

Was just going through my inventory and noticed that one of the boxes had been opened and taped shut. It was done very well that the carboard was not even ripped, person must of used a scalpel! Luckily all the bags are still there so can still sell.

Was going through another old star wars battle pack and noticed that had also been taped shut and one of the bags is missing. Only positive is that the minifig bag is there so I can sell them indivdually.

 

Lesson learned, to check thoroughly all boxes even if they looked sealed!  

 

[gregpj]

My oldest (turning 9 this fall) asked me yesterday if Santa could bring him 7962 - Anakin's and Sebulba's Podracers.

I really hate the "Santa can bring you anything you want because he has a toy workshop" approach... I have been trying to explain that Santa can make older LEGO sets, but not if he was the only kid that wanted it (which I presume he is) since it's too much effort to build a single toy.

I've never been closer to telling him Santa doesn't exist.

[fuzzy_bricks]

5 minutes ago, gregpj said:

My oldest (turning 9 this fall) asked me yesterday if Santa could bring him 7962 - Anakin's and Sebulba's Podracers.

I really hate the "Santa can bring you anything you want because he has a toy workshop" approach... I have been trying to explain that Santa can make older LEGO sets, but not if he was the only kid that wanted it (which I presume he is) since it's too much effort to build a single toy.

I've never been closer to telling him Santa doesn't exist.

You could just tell him that anyone that likes the prequel trilogies automatically gets put on the naughty list. 

[Emvisawthatswho]

13 hours ago, gregpj said:

My oldest (turning 9 this fall) asked me yesterday if Santa could bring him 7962 - Anakin's and Sebulba's Podracers.

I really hate the "Santa can bring you anything you want because he has a toy workshop" approach... I have been trying to explain that Santa can make older LEGO sets, but not if he was the only kid that wanted it (which I presume he is) since it's too much effort to build a single toy.

I've never been closer to telling him Santa doesn't exist.
 

 

 

 

 

[MarleyMoose]

Trying to pick up a beat up NIB 7898 for $150 and all communication from the seller has ceased. grrrrrrrrrrrr

[Phil B]

oh the joys of CL......

[Alpinemaps]

1 hour ago, gregpj said:

My oldest (turning 9 this fall) asked me yesterday if Santa could bring him 7962 - Anakin's and Sebulba's Podracers.

I really hate the "Santa can bring you anything you want because he has a toy workshop" approach... I have been trying to explain that Santa can make older LEGO sets, but not if he was the only kid that wanted it (which I presume he is) since it's too much effort to build a single toy.

I've never been closer to telling him Santa doesn't exist.

Gives me hope that my 8 year old (that turns 9 in January) still has one more Christmas believing in Santa left in her.  Especially since we have the 4 year old and I don't want to ruin it for him.  She has this tendency to run at the mouth - as in, she cannot keep a secret at all.  She throws herself under the bus all the time, tattle-tailing on herself.

On the complaint front - allergies.  I'm over 40.  I should not be having bad allergies.  But for some reason, I'm having the worst allergy attack I've ever had in my life.

[Phil B]

5 minutes ago, Alpinemaps said:

Gives me hope that my 8 year old (that turns 9 in January) still has one more Christmas believing in Santa left in her.  Especially since we have the 4 year old and I don't want to ruin it for him.  She has this tendency to run at the mouth - as in, she cannot keep a secret at all.  She throws herself under the bus all the time, tattle-tailing on herself.

On the complaint front - allergies.  I'm over 40.  I should not be having bad allergies.  But for some reason, I'm having the worst allergy attack I've ever had in my life.

I have two 10yr olds who have seen video evidence that I at least play a role in distributing Christmas presents (though I've been good at creating alibis even after). Their minds know it's likely all fake, but they choose to believe. Even this year still - although the subject has not been on their minds much. I think this is the last true childhood Christmas for them, next year it's likely over (but might feature a more balanced Christmas where everyone buys everyone a small present from their own money).

[Rodeogeorge]

19 minutes ago, Alpinemaps said:

On the complaint front - allergies.  I'm over 40.  I should not be having bad allergies.  But for some reason, I'm having the worst allergy attack I've ever had in my life.

Yes. I am struggling as i type.  Claritin take me away...

[MarleyMoose]

48 minutes ago, MarleyMoose said:

Trying to pick up a beat up NIB 7898 for $150 and all communication from the seller has ceased. grrrrrrrrrrrr

Finally got back to me. Box is opened but supposedly everything is there in the bags. Will check online to get a bag/loose track count.

[Alpinemaps]

39 minutes ago, Rodeogeorge said:

Yes. I am struggling as i type.  Claritin take me away...

All of the OTC stuff isn't working this year.  Throwing inhalers, cold meds - basically everything under sun, and I still feel horrible.

[Deadfraggle]

2 hours ago, Alpinemaps said:

All of the OTC stuff isn't working this year.  Throwing inhalers, cold meds - basically everything under sun, and I still feel horrible.

#1  I usually prescribe my patients 10mg Singulair tabs to add to their anti-histamine of choice (Allegra/Zyrtec/Claritin) when having severe episodes as it fights the allergic response cascade from a different angle.

#2 If you're not using an inhaled nasal corticosteroid (Nasonex/Flonase) you might want to add this to the mix. Be patient as they typically require daily use for at least 10-12 days before they really start working.

#3 Pataday/Patanol eye drops are a life-saver if you're having bad ocular symptoms

#4 If you've been fighting this for more than a week, you may be developing sinusitis. I'd be particularly suspicious if you fever/chills/unrelenting headache/facial or sinus pain/really nasty nasal drainage.

Just a bit of unsolicited medical advice. Go see your PCM if you're really sucking.

[Rodeogeorge]

Thanks doc

[exciter1]

3 minutes ago, Deadfraggle said:

#1  I usually prescribe my patients 10mg Singulair tabs to add to their anti-histamine of choice (Allegra/Zyrtec/Claritin) when having severe episodes as it fights the allergic response cascade from a different angle.

#2 If you're not using an inhaled nasal corticosteroid (Nasonex/Flonase) you might want to add this to the mix. Be patient as they typically require daily use for at least 10-12 days before they really start working.

#3 Pataday/Patanol eye drops are a life-saver if you're having bad ocular symptoms

#4 If you've been fighting this for more than a week, you may be developing sinusitis. I'd be particularly suspicious if you fever/chills/unrelenting headache/facial or sinus pain/really nasty nasal drainage.

Just a bit of unsolicited medical advice. Go see your PCM if you're really sucking.

I mix 10mg Loratadine (allergy) and 10mg phenylephrine (decongestant).  I did this to replace a daily Claritin, since they are expensive and I hit the limit one year.  Don't see anything wrong with that, do ya?  Of course, I don't go to the doctor.  Doh!

[Deadfraggle]

21 minutes ago, exciter1 said:

I mix 10mg Loratadine (allergy) and 10mg phenylephrine (decongestant).  I did this to replace a daily Claritin, since they are expensive and I hit the limit one year.  Don't see anything wrong with that, do ya?  Of course, I don't go to the doctor.  Doh!

Not a big deal, you're essentially making your own Claritin-D using 2 generics instead of a brand name combo pill. Generally same effect for probably about 33% the expense. 

[exciter1]

2 minutes ago, Deadfraggle said:

Not a big deal, you're essentially making your own Claritin-D using 2 generics instead of a brand name combo pill. Generally same effect for probably about 33% the expense. 

Cool, yep, that was my thought, even though my wife thinks I'm nuts.

 

[dcdfan]

11 minutes ago, exciter1 said:

Cool, yep, that was my thought, even though my wife thinks I'm nuts.

 

Sure, THIS is the reason.

 

[exciter1]

Just now, dcdfan said:

Sure, THIS is the reason.

 

I totally set myself up.

[Alpinemaps]

#1  I usually prescribe my patients 10mg Singulair tabs to add to their anti-histamine of choice (Allegra/Zyrtec/Claritin) when having severe episodes as it fights the allergic response cascade from a different angle.

#2 If you're not using an inhaled nasal corticosteroid (Nasonex/Flonase) you might want to add this to the mix. Be patient as they typically require daily use for at least 10-12 days before they really start working.

#3 Pataday/Patanol eye drops are a life-saver if you're having bad ocular symptoms

#4 If you've been fighting this for more than a week, you may be developing sinusitis. I'd be particularly suspicious if you fever/chills/unrelenting headache/facial or sinus pain/really nasty nasal drainage.

Just a bit of unsolicited medical advice. Go see your PCM if you're really sucking.

Honestly thank you. I appreciate the advice.

I just started Flonase yesterday. I can tell you that another week of symptoms like this and I may not be alive. Ugh!

I hit urgent care yesterday and they gave me the Flonase and ruled out infection or sinusitis. (There was some bronchitis in my office and I just wanted to me sure). No fever/chills etc.

I felt like I was drowning last night and spent a couple hours awake with chest spasms. In going to try to get in with my PCP tomorrow. I'm lying in bed right now waking up from a nap, and I can hear my nose, lol.

I'll report back.

[dcdfan]

8 minutes ago, Alpinemaps said:

 

Honestly thank you. I appreciate the advice.

I just started Flonase yesterday. I can tell you that another week of symptoms like this and I may not be alive. Ugh!

I hit urgent care yesterday and they gave me the Flonase and ruled out infection or sinusitis. (There was some bronchitis in my office and I just wanted to me sure). No fever/chills etc.

I felt like I was drowning last night and spent a couple hours awake with chest spasms. In going to try to get in with my PCP tomorrow. I'm lying in bed right now waking up from a nap, and I can hear my nose, lol.

I'll report back.

Good grief! Feel better soon!

[rcdb1984]

If it's just your nose that is bothering you, you can do OTC afrin (pump mist) and I add in a script for atrovent nose spray as well. About three days worth is all you should do with it because it can mess you up when you're done with it, but it's pretty amazing to get you through the acute sniffles, especially when you have to take a written test or something of that nature. 

[MarleyMoose]

My Pitbull Lily was attacked by a Boston Terrier today while we were out on a walk. We know Beau and his owners very well but he broke free and charged us. He attacks every dog he can get at.. Lily isn't great with other dogs since her buddy my Rottie died a few years ago but she doesn't go after any. I wasn't quick enough in picking Lily up so Beau got a hold of her legs biting away. I ended up on the ground in the middle trying to get Lily to let go of the dogs face. Long story short I was covered in dirt and the blood of both dogs and pretty pissed off. All this right before I had to leave for work. Both dogs are ok but the little Boston got the worst of it. If if was mt GF Michelle walking Lily instead of me the Boston would be dead or close to it. 

[jaylay]

Damn man I hope all is well. I have 3 pit mixes and I don't walk them cause of the exact same fear. Good thing my yard is big enough.

[TheOrcKing]

3 hours ago, MarleyMoose said:

My Pitbull Lily was attacked by a Boston Terrier today while we were out on a walk. Long story short I was covered in dirt and the blood of both dogs and pretty pissed off. All this right before I had to leave for work. Both dogs are ok but the little Boston got the worst of it.

Holy jeeze, man. Best of wishes to you and your dogs.