u/SpookyKat31

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Ministry, Acid Bath, and Windhand tonight! My friend can't come anymore so I'm selling their ticket. General admission ticket for $60. Doors open at 5 PM, show starts at 6:30 PM. It was originally at the fairgrounds but has been moved indoors.

I have proof of purchase directly from Ticketmaster. I know Ticketmaster has been having issues with ticket transfers this week so I'm fine with meeting at the venue for the exchange of payment and we can walk in together so the ticket is guaranteed to be accepted if you'd feel more comfortable with that. Otherwise, early payment and digital ticket transfer is fine. Paypal, Venmo, Zelle, or cash payment.

An exterminator came to my apartment for roaches and used dust in one area despite the fact that I have cats. They applied it where they believed there was a separation between the baseboard and floor, but a previous tenant already sealed that area with clear caulk so the dust did not actually go into a crevice, it just sat on top of the baseboard/caulk/floor. I asked a couple times what the dust was (such as boric acid, DE, etc) and he didn't specify. He only used it in one part of the kitchen because I asked him to use the liquid spray instead, but now I'm worried about this dust getting kicked up and harming my cats.

I washed the area with soap and water while wearing protective gear and dried it. Is this sufficient or do I need to do something else?

Hi everyone! I am following up on my post from earlier this week. Most mystery boxes have been claimed and I appreciate you all helping me downsize before my move. I hope everyone loves their slimes!

I still have 4 2 mystery boxes left that I'm hoping to mail out by Saturday to anyone looking for gently used slime for a great price. Boxes will include borax and other extras like stickers, add-ins, or sample slimes.

Available mystery boxes (freebies not listed):

- Two SOLD OUT box containing 4 slimes = $20 + shipping

- Two boxes containing 5 slimes = $25 + shipping

Additional information:

- Packages are shipped using Pirate Ship to get the lowest rates.

- Preferred payment is PayPal.

- All slimes were purchased within the last year.

- Slimes were always played with on clean surfaces with clean hands in a smoke-free environment.

- Most slimes were only played with once and some have not been touched at all.

Some slimes will not come with original add-ins.

- Most slimes are melted but all packages will include borax for reactivation.

Please note that I live with cats. Slimes were kept away from the cats and I have inspected all slimes before packaging but I cannot guarantee there is no trace of allergens, so please do not purchase if you have an allergy to cats.

*If you'd like to know what shops are included in the boxes, feel free to message me! While I can't specify which shops are in each specific box, I can provide a list of all the shops that are divided amongst the boxes. I tried to provide a variety in each box.

Here is the original post: https://www.reddit.com/r/Slime/s/8JMInbo44Z

Hi everyone! I haven't posted in the community in a while because I've been trying hard to buy less slime. That being said, I have a bunch of used slimes for sale as I try to downsize and prepare to move to a new apartment! Hopefully the folks in here that know me can vouch for me. My goal is to find homes for all of these mystery boxes by the end of this week.

I have 11 4 mystery boxes available full of slimes from great shops where either the scent just wasn't for me or I have another similar slime that I prefer. Boxes will include borax and other extras like stickers and add-ins. Most boxes include sample slimes and a few boxes even have free full-sized slimes.

Available mystery boxes (freebies not listed):

- Five Two boxes containing 4 slimes = $20 + shipping

- Four Two boxes containing 5 slimes = $25 + shipping

- Two boxes SOLD OUT containing 8 slimes = $40 + shipping

Additional information:

- I am located in the US. I can ship to any US state (including Alaska and Hawaii) and to Puerto Rico.

- Packages are shipped using Pirate Ship to get the lowest rates.

- Preferred payment is PayPal.

- All slimes were purchased within the last year.

- Slimes were always played with on clean surfaces with clean hands in a smoke-free environment.

- Most slimes were only played with once and some have not been touched at all.

- Some slimes will not come with original add-ins.

- Most slimes are melted but all packages will include borax for reactivation.

Please note that I live with cats. Slimes were kept away from the cats and I have inspected all slimes before packaging so there should not be any cat hair, but I cannot guarantee there is no trace of allergens so please do not purchase if you have an allergy to cats.

*If you'd like to know what shops are included in the boxes, feel free to message me! While I can't specify which shops are in each specific box, I can provide a list of all the shops that are divided amongst the boxes. I tried to provide a variety in each box.

I'm moving to a new apartment next month in a US city that is known to have issues with different types of roaches (American, German, Oriental). I am not aware of this building already having roach problems, but the building is 100 years old with a lot of units so I know it's a possibility in this city and I want to do everything possible to prevent a problem right away.

I will have two days where I will have access to my new apartment before my belongings and my cats will be moved in. What is the best way I can roach-proof my apartment?

First I plan to seal all openings in walls, baseboards, windows, and doors with clear silicone or acrylic caulk. If there are gaps around plumbing under sinks, I'll fill them with copper mesh. I'll plug all drains when not in active use. I also know about removing food/water sources. If anyone has better recommendations for sealing entry points, please let me know!

I have read recommendations for a variety of products like Advion gel bait, Alpine WSG, Gentrol, etc. I'm not entirely sure which products make the most sense to use and how to use them effectively.

- Where should I be applying the products and how frequently for prevention?

- Should I spray an Alpine/Gentrol mix around all the baseboards before or after sealing them with caulk?

- Should I skip the spray and just use the gel bait?

- How exactly do I apply gel bait around my apartment - directly applying the gel onto the floor/walls or can it be on a piece of paper?

- Since my cats won't be in the apartment for two days, is there something I should do on day one that will be effective quickly (but maybe isn't pet safe) before I move in with the cats?

Thank you in advance for any helpful recommendations!

I have seen a ton of posts in this sub about horrific experiences people have had with roaches in their apartments. I'm moving to a new apartment next month and I want to do everything possible to prevent a roach issue. It's an old building with a lot of units so I know it's a possibility and I want to be prepared.

I will have two days where I will have access to my new apartment but my belongings and my cats will not be moved in yet. What is the best way I can roach-proof my apartment?

First I plan to seal all openings in walls, baseboards, windows, and doors with clear silicone caulk. If there are gaps around plumbing under sinks, I'll fill them with copper mesh. I'll plug all drains when not in active use. If anyone has other recommendations for sealing entry points, please let me know!

I have read recommendations for a variety of products like Advion gel bait, Alpine WSG, Gentrol, etc. I'm not entirely sure which products make the most sense to use and how to use them effectively.

- Where should I be applying the products and how frequently?

- Should I spray an Alpine/Gentrol mix around all the baseboards before or after sealing them with silicone caulk?

- Should I skip the spray and just use the gel bait?

- How exactly do I apply gel bait around my apartment - literally applying the gel to the floor/walls or can it be on a piece of paper?

- Since my cats won't be in the apartment for two days, is there something I should do on day one that will be effective quickly (but maybe isn't pet safe) before I move in with the cats?

Thank you in advance for any helpful recommendations!

UPDATE

If you have better suggestions for how to properly seal entry points, please let me know what they are!

I'm in Lombard and still without power after 6.5 hours. No updates from ComEd. According to their outage tracker, they haven't even assigned a crew to this outage yet! How is it possible for no progress to occur after this much time?

Are others in the area still without power? Does anyone have any updates?

UPDATE At 10:44 PM I received my first update: Hello Customer,

We know you are without power and we appreciate your patience as crews work to restore outages. Based on the history of similar storms of this size, we expect 80% of outages in your region to be restored by Wednesday 7/29 at 12pm. We’ll update you as more information becomes available.

Thank you,

ComEd.com Team

UPDATE 2 I got power back at 5:30 AM 🙏 This was an eye opener for sure about how I need to be better prepared for extended power outages. I feel extremely fortunate that I got power back after 17.5 hours. Based on the comments, it seems like power is coming back on for a lot of people in waves so I hope everyone here gets theirs back sometime today.

TIP BEFORE THROWING OUT EGGS! ... You can test your eggs to see if they are still safe to eat by placing them in a glass that is half full of water. If the egg sinks to the bottom, it is safe to eat. If the egg rises to the surface of the water, the egg is not safe to eat and should be thrown out.

4437 N Wolcott Ave. I've read mixed reviews about this company and I'm wondering if it depends on the building location. Has anyone lived here that can tell me if you liked it or if there were severe problems? I'm mostly concerned about roaches but am interested in any info you can share.

Update to also ask how loud it is having the brown line right behind the building.

I'm interested in hearing from people who have lived at Ravenswood Vista, especially if you've lived there recently within the last 5 years or so. Did you have good experiences with management? Was maintenance responsive? Did you experience any issues with mold, roaches, or other pest problems? Was there adequate soundproofing between units?

I'm considering renting here and would appreciate your feedback!

The only time I've ever applied to and leased an apartment I didn't see in person was because I was thousands of miles away and had no other choice. I'm shocked by how quickly units are disappearing to the point where I wonder if people are just applying without having scheduled a tour. Especially when these rentals have to give residents 24-48 hours notice of their unit being toured. I want to see a building and unit in person to see if photos match the reality, if it's clean, if there are pest issues, if there's reasonable soundproofing, etc. Are people applying without touring first?

On XL Properties listings they ask for the first month's rent at the time of application. This seems very abnormal to me. However, this management company seems to be highly rated. Has anyone done this before and it was fine, or is this a red flag?

UPDATE: I'm willing to buy my own AC unit for the apartment and I'm willing to forego a dishwasher if that's not possible. I really just want in-building laundry, 20 minute walk to a train, street parking, cats allowed, and no garden unit. Studio is not an option due to my job working from home.

ORIGINAL POST BELOW

I'm currently in a suburb and want to move to a north Chicago neighborhood. My lease ends September 4th and I am looking for a 1 bedroom apartment. My budget is $1550 not including utilities, and $1700 including utilities. My credit score is excellent. I have two cats.

I'm looking at neighborhoods north of I-90: Ravenswood, Lincoln Square, Andersonville, Edgewater, Uptown, Buena Park, Albany Park, North Center, Roscoe Village, Logan Square, Wicker Park, Bucktown, and Old Irving Park. I like a residential neighborhood feel but within walking distance or a quick bus ride to restaurants, shops, music venues, etc. I would like to be within a 15-20 minute walk to a train station.

I need AC and ideally a w/d in the building. I'd prefer to have a dishwasher. I prefer the top floor but if that's not realistic, any floor that's not a garden unit.

I have a car and am fine with street parking but understand that in some areas that's impossible and would appreciate any info on that if people know which neighborhoods are easier than others.

I'm considering asking my current apartment manager for a one month extension, which I'm sure will be very expensive, only because I wonder if it will be easier or less expensive to find a Chicago apartment later in September or for an Oct. 1st move in. If anyone has feedback on this, I'd love to hear it.

TLDR; I'm looking for advice about which north Chicago neighborhoods I might be more likely to find an above ground unit in my price range that meets my needs. Any help would be appreciated!