u/Rembous1977

NYC. Took my drone to Central Park. I have a license and had a permit for the day to fly in the area (you need. permit AND a land/take off permit for $150 for a day and I had both and was cleared to fly in the park). Im flying the drone and a

Karen comes over to me, accusing me of being discourteous, says shes a cop (lie that went unchallenged) then her other Karen friend who works for the Parks Dept comes over, chiming in asking if I have a permit. I do.

FWIW Im mixed race white and asian/black and look brown. Im not confrontational by nature so I went into this calmly. Then she starts talking about how the drone is loud, annoying etc. I said "I have just as much a right to be in this park doing what Im doing as you do. Im not even going to be here that long." She insists that I cease immediately as she is bird watching and the drone is scaring the birds. I said "had you started with that, this would have been a much more peaceable interaction." She then said "yeah maybe I shouldnt have said that" but she and her friend (they were like mid to late 40s) kept talking about how I need a quieter drone, etc.

I grew tired of it all and moved on. As I was walking, this young white dude said to me "dude, no one else what bothered by your drone."

Every time I walk out the door, some bullshit happens. Exhausting and now I have to try and wipe this shit from my memory as I tend to dwell on things.

How do you ppl simply STOP thinking about something untoward that has happened?

Can I take an Uber from the Airport to my hotel?

Me and my fiance will be there for 10 days. We were told not to spend all our time in Lisbon.

Suggestions?

Thanks!

Attacks come from the enemy. My mind has been a battleground of intense fighting over the past few days. The "What Ifs" the feeling of not being secure, wondering if your accomplishments are accomplishments at all, all sorts of bombarding errant thoughts.

Last night I woke to find I was grinding my teeth and that hasnt happened since I was young.

Im definitely facing a changing season, which is very scary for a person like me who likes consistency and structure. I have to step out like I did years ago and its terrifying.

So, Im in the Word, talking to God and listening to sermons, and the attacks INTENSIFY. Im sure Im not the only one.

My best friend has been living with his elderly "uncle" for 10 years. Turns out, its not his uncle but his father's best friend. My friend's dad died and my friend moved in with his dad's best friend.

The "uncle" who is 77 just went into assisted living but not because of health, but convenience, amenities and the fact that he's 100% covered.

He told my friend he wants to keep the apt but not to tell the super if he asks where he is. If the uncle keeps paying the rent and utilities and renewing the lease, but doesnt live there full time (all his stuff is still there), can my friend continue living there without issue?

I know nothing about roommates or laws in NYC so I thought I would ask.

My best friend is roommates with an older member of his family. 60+ That member is absolutely disgusting. Leaves dirty spoons all over, pics up furniture off the street which has caused a bedbug problem for 3 years.

Has an absolutely disgusting room with dirty cups, bowls and old mail envelopeson the bed, a sh*t stained mattress, piss bottles used for peeing into late at night when he doesnt want to get up and go to the bathroom at night.... and its just gross.

Its rent stabilized and my friend only pays $150 of the rent, in NYC no less and his room is clean, but the other room is adjacent and disgusting.

My friend is scared to move because he cant afford NYC rent. Asked to move in with me and my GF in our 2 bedroom but I said no. Have to respect my GF's wishes.

Anyone have similar horror stories? I went to my friends place once and swore never to return. Its tragic.

My best friend is roommates with an older member of his family. 60+ That member is absolutely disgusting. Leaves dirty spoons all over, pics up furniture off the street which has caused a bedbug problem for 3 years.

Has an absolutely disgusting room with dirty cups, bowls and old mail envelopeson the bed, a sh*t stained mattress, piss bottles used for peeing into late at night when he doesnt want to get up and go to the bathroom at night.... and its just gross.

Its rent stabilized and my friend only pays $150 of the rent, in NYC no less and his room is clean, but the other room is adjacent and disgusting.

My friend is scared to move because he cant afford NYC rent. Asked to move in with me and my GF in our 2 bedroom but I said no. Have to respect my GF's wishes.

Anyone have similar horror stories? I went to my friends place once and swore never to return. Its tragic.

I just got a small gracilius from abroad, Asia, from a reputable dealer. Its literally like 1.5 inches wide but has 3 nice protruding branches - baby plant

I repotted it as soon as I got it. A few of the leaves fell off during transit, but Im sure the plant is still alive because the roots look great.

How long before this plant settles and starts to grow new leaves? It is planted in grainy/gritty soil as many websites recommend.

I'd love to show you the plant but, having watched this forum for a long time, I dont want to be verbally assaulted and questioned about poaching.

So, how long before these things settle?

Thanks!

To be honest, Im one of those people who waits until the last minute. In college I would literally wait until the day before a paper was due and write it. And I always got an A or B! I recall one professor saying "you must have put so much time into this!" I laughed

My life is like that too. I always wait until the last minute to jump, sever ties, move on or take the plunge. Its frustrating!

Now Im dealing with a situation I should have dealt with years ago and it SUCKS! My parents own a few townhouses and I live in one of them, rent free for 10 years. Not even utilities. Now one of them is facing health issues and they are selling.

Ive stood by my Dad's side throughout his health issues and he calls me a "good son" compared to my 2 brothers who cant be bothered. He knows that selling is destabilizing in a way, for me, but I said "Dad, your health and funding your health battle is more important. I will start looking for a place ASAP.

So I have to move from the cushy life Ive had and face the problems most ppl face like rent and whatnot. I should have done this a while ago.

To be honest, Im one of those people who waits until the last minute. In college I would literally wait until the day before a paper was due and write it. And I always got an A or B! I recall one professor saying "you must have put so much time into this!" I laughed

My life is like that too. I always wait until the last minute to jump, sever ties, move on or take the plunge. Its frustrating!

Now Im dealing with a situation I should have dealt with years ago and it SUCKS! My parents own a few townhouses and I live in one of them, rent free for 10 years. Not even utilities. Now one of them is facing health issues and they are selling.

Ive stood by my Dad's side throughout his health issues and he calls me a "good son" compared to my 2 brothers who cant be bothered. He knows that selling is destabilizing in a way, for me, but I said "Dad, your health and funding your health battle is more important. I will start looking for a place ASAP.

So I have to move from the cushy life Ive had and face the problems most ppl face like rent and whatnot. I should have done this a while ago.

Im convinced that social media has greatly contributed to the negative change in how people communicate, live day to day, enjoy benchmark moments and operate within this sphere of living.

SM started out as a great tool for connectivity, but of course, its now polluted. Ppl competing with each other, stalking each other, getting on line and then coming off depressed (comparison is a thief to joy) and trying to up their game.

Youve got ppl posting pics of their homes, the innards of their homes, their kids, their haircuts, their toilet bowls, anything to get engagement.

I have deactivated all social media except reddit which I primarily used to get information.

I have friends whose potential partners ask how many followers they have, this that and the other. Social media has greatly complicated life, and the future is bleak.

What are the sun needs of a Dorstenia Gigas? Some say full on, others say indirect, all agree a plant should be acclimatized no matter what you do.

For those of you who own a Dorstenia Gigas does it prefer direct sun or indirect. And if direct, can it stand the full 10am t0 16:00 intensity sunlight?

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I hate conspiracy theories. I hate long elaborate tales of how ppl are being subverted, esp tales that tend to be dramatic and fantastic.

That said, I had a thought the other day. I deleted all my social media but reddit, which I primarily use to share and gather information.

Instagram has been shut as well as facebook and tik tok. Why? Its literally a matrix like the movie. An alternate world where you put on different skin, present differently and begin to function as a desired version of yourself, or the version the world tells you you should be.

I believe social media and what it has become, is one of the worst things to happen to mankind. Its akin to the deadly black plague of the Dark Ages.

That said, Im done with it.

Has anyone ever ordered from this place? They sell on ebay.

My GF ordered a pachypodium plant in early July and it hasnt even shipped yet.

Communication is painfully slow and staggered. At this point, we cant say good things about them.

Ugh.

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