April 30, 200817 yr Oh, it wasn't that bad. After a couple months the vegetation got so dense it hardly moved at all. Plus it would occassionally tickle the fanny ;-) AJ93, that is just digusting! Ewwwww!!!
May 1, 200817 yr ^Well this one time at Case we dared a guy to stay up until midnight and he TOTALLY DID! Man was he tired for Physics the next morning! THAT is hardcore.
May 2, 200817 yr Wow, that is the anathema of OU. There is not a single dry house on campus. Our place was actually the nicest, and it was still a hole. One thing I don't understand though is how drinking can get so bad that people trash the place to hell in which they live. We've had some pretty intense parties at our house last year, one an open house party with an estimated 400 in attendance in the downstairs apartment. People were pretty wild, but the worst problem we dealt with was all the spilled beer on the wood floors. It was an easy cleanup in a matter of hours. We didn't know half the people that came through but at least they didn't puke all over the bathroom or steal sh!t, like I hear at so many other universities. I know University of Michigan isn't the most intensive party school, but at least we still have fun and not have to deal with the worst later. And btw, the best parties involve: Watered down beer from a keg gets old after awhile AJ93, I think I know what exactly you are talking about. I've seen those mossy plants in toilets in basement bathrooms. Something that will never be explained. I think the biggest problem we had at our rental house last year was some tree root growing in the sewer line. We first noticed when water wouldn't go down the drain in the showers. Toilets had enough pressure to do the job fortunately, but eventually the plumbing broke in the basement and flooded it all with raw watery sh!t. Thankfully our landlord got on it quick and the smell never rose upstairs. The house did smell like bleach for a week though.
May 2, 200817 yr I think the biggest problem we had at our rental house last year was some tree root growing in the sewer line. We first noticed when water wouldn't go down the drain in the showers. Toilets had enough pressure to do the job fortunately, but eventually the plumbing broke in the basement and flooded it all with raw watery sh!t. Thankfully our landlord got on it quick and the smell never rose upstairs. The house did smell like bleach for a week though. Had that problem too. Unfortunately, I lent my house out to some friends over the Thanksgiving holiday so they could attend a Syracuse/Miami football game. Wasn't their fault, but the roots had clogged the outgoing sewer line. I came back on Sunday, and went down to the basement and saw what I shall only describe as unspeakable. Let's just say it wasn't the best time to have a weekend beer/meat fest. The landlord was really cool about it though, sent someone out that night, and cleaned it up. Still, eck!
May 2, 200817 yr Ohh man, I love Skyy vodka. Mmm citrus. AJ that's disgusting LOL My room mates and I aren't the cleanest people; we usually only do thorough house cleaning when we know people are coming over. Well, women. When my male friends from UC or OSU etc come over, they feel right at home when they see a few pizza boxes laying on coffee table.
May 2, 200817 yr Dudes trash their own house because on a given night they expect to get laid but don't.
May 2, 200817 yr Ohh man, I love Skyy vodka. Mmm citrus. AJ that's disgusting LOL My room mates and I aren't the cleanest people; we usually only do thorough house cleaning when we know people are coming over. Well, women. When my male friends from UC or OSU etc come over, they feel right at home when they see a few pizza boxes laying on coffee table. That is just disgusting. How you people live with trash and food all over the house? and only clean when someone is coming over? ewwww
June 2, 200817 yr Make fun of your rommates here. Overheard 2 minutes ago: "The pain just moved from my chest to my butt". Last night: "Ice cubes are so loud". Dude, I don't care.
June 2, 200817 yr Ain't we lucky we got 'em....Good Times! What I hated most about my roommate, was when his girlfriend moved in. Not so much that we had 4 people living in a 3 person flat. No, it was more that she would sit on the couch and stare at you with her flat, dead eyes. Ever unblinking, ever unwavering, ever un-alive. Very disconcerting. Me and the other roommate eventually confronted the 3rd about it. From then on, she would purposely NOT look at us, to the point where I would purposely stare at HER, just to see if she would even inadvertently look at one of us. Equally disconcerting.
June 2, 200817 yr I have good friends up here. They're paying over 400/month each plus utilities. Neil ave. prime location.
June 4, 200817 yr all you people need to get a job. That is all Whaat? I'm guessing you're refering to me since I mentioned getting a free place. I have a summer job lined up but I'm also taking a few classes. Everyone's entitled to good luck every now and then. The person who let me stay for free used to crash at my house on weekends all the time while he was in town; as long as you know the right people and show appreciation, people have no problem helping you when you ask. His room mates don't care if I take one of the empty rooms. This is going to be a glorious summer muahahhaha!
June 4, 200817 yr no not targeting you at all! I do think it hilarious people endure what they do. I would work 3 jobs before I put up with this.
June 4, 200817 yr "put up with what? roommates in general?" I meant putting up with roomates. I only had one in my life. She was actually quite pleasant. She was the first person I ever really got to know from Ohio up until then. I think she went to Bowling Green. It all sounded so exotic. Anyway other than trying to keep the lies strait with all the guys she was dating and hoping I would not get legally dragged into issues with her use of 80's era narcotics, I survived unscathed. Still I lived happily alone for the next 7 years-often working 2 jobs to get it that way.
June 10, 200817 yr What are everyone's thoughts on living alone? I've always had roommates, but I may be faced with the prospect of living alone shortly. The opportunity is pretty amazing, but I'm having serious reservations, especially b/c it would entail moving to an area almost completely outside of my current social circle.
June 10, 200817 yr I've never had a "room mate" in college my cousin's and I lived together. When I moved into my crib I lived alone until my partner moved in soon followed by my brother, wife and baby on the way. I've lived alone for almost 10 years....and would NEVER live with anyone again. EVA!
June 10, 200817 yr "What are everyone's thoughts on living alone? I've always had roommates, but I may be faced with the prospect of living alone shortly." If I weren't co-habitating with my partner, I would live alone - without question. I've had roommates before and honestly I'd rather pay extra for a smaller space (and more solitude) than have to deal with someone else's noise, drama, significant others, pets, etc. My partner and I share about 3K sq. feet, which makes it easy for those times where we need a little isolation. clevelandskyscrapers.com Cleveland Skyscrapers on Instagram
June 10, 200817 yr I advise no one to live with a dude who has a significant other who is very attached, needy and always up their @ss. They will be at your house constantly and you will have to endure her constant nagging, b!tching, and general conflict she induces after trying to live out her favorite reality show. You will end up hating your friend's girlfriend! Also, since you'll be present for a lot of the conflict, you'll be obligated to give moral relationship advice and support immediately after the confict. After two months you'll end up just saying "you need to GET RID OF HER NOW." Ugh. Last year sucked.
June 10, 200817 yr I think I'd be ok with living alone in a city where I still had my entire social circle, but the thought of moving to a completely different city AND living alone is daunting. :-(
June 10, 200817 yr After my divorce I lived alone with my daughters for 15 years. I had it made. Did what I wanted, when I wanted, (other than the kid stuff). It truly was the life. Designed, decorated my home as I saw fit. Watched what I wanted, dated when I wanted, moved on when I realized they were not going to fit in to my lifestyle! Actually got my first answering machine to avoid someone. Then it happened! Ran into the old high school, college GF! Lost all of that freedom!!! But I still wouldn't have it any other way! Of course, my oldest daughter was the woman of the house for those 15 years, and she went away to college right after we were married. When she came home the first time, she was putting things back the way she used to have them! Interesting clash!! They both got over it!
June 11, 200817 yr After my divorce I lived alone with my daughters for 15 years. I had it made. Did what I wanted, when I wanted, (other than the kid stuff). It truly was the life. Designed, decorated my home as I saw fit. Watched what I wanted, dated when I wanted, moved on when I realized they were not going to fit in to my lifestyle! Actually got my first answering machine to avoid someone. Then it happened! Ran into the old high school, college GF! Lost all of that freedom!!! But I still wouldn't have it any other way! Of course, my oldest daughter was the woman of the house for those 15 years, and she went away to college right after we were married. When she came home the first time, she was putting things back the way she used to have them! Interesting clash!! They both got over it! So um. How old are your daughters? Just kidding!
June 11, 200817 yr Now that would be an interesting interaction!!!! One of us probably wouldn't make it!! 26 and 24. Actually I have quite a bit of respect for you, you've overcome many obstacles that others wouldn't have even tried. They've brought home worse! If we could only get you to do something about that roommate! While in high school, my oldest got a phone call but wasn't home, he didn't identify himself, and I asked if he wanted to leave a message, he said no. So I asked if I could tell her who called, and he said "that's ok", so I said "How about it if you never call this house again?" He said "but this is Jason!" I told him if he couldn't have manners when he called my house, he didn't need to call anymore. He apologized profusely, but I caught hell from my daughter. Its the key to good parenting, embarrass them whenever you can!!!
June 11, 200817 yr Thanks Dan, I appreciate that. I don't blame you; I'm sure I'll have plenty of young punks in a headlock if/when I have daughters.
June 11, 200817 yr I think I'd be ok with living alone in a city where I still had my entire social circle, but the thought of moving to a completely different city AND living alone is daunting. :-( I did it. When I moved to London, I didn't know a soul. when I came to NYC (even though I'm only here part-time), the only person I knew here was my best friend. Sometimes being alone is best.
June 11, 200817 yr Registered sex offender? Lived with one. Use of date rape drug on premesis? Check. Cocaine and cash on the coffee table? Check. Police calls? The later the better, I say. Expensive stuff stolen? Yep. Holes in the wall? Been there. Sink ripped off wall? Yep. Toaster fire? Yep. Mushrooms growing in closet? Yes, and not the illegal kind. Cat lady? Lived with one. Professional juggler? Lived with one. Male cheerleader? Yep. Male cheerleader who got sued for blinding someone with a slingshot? Yep. 19 year-old female roommate with 55 year-old boyfriend? Geesh. Indian guy who poured jugs of water on his head while muttering "mimimimimimi"? Yep. ^^But what about the other people you've lived with. So I've got some new roommates, no telling where the landlord scored these dudes. Both are out of the army and on permanent disability for mental illness. One for bipolar disorder and I haven't asked the other dude. Both get a check for $1500 from the government every month, meaning they just sit around all day and complain about the government. Great. Roll Call...I'll try to name every roommate I had, I'm probably forgetting a few but this is in loosely chronological order. In a few of these places I was living in houses with 4 or more people, that's how I accrued so many roommates: Jake (yeah, in the dorms they though it'd be cute to pair everyone up who had the same first name) John Tom H. Some obnoxious dude from Pittsburgh who would eat entire boxes of ice cream in one sitting Josh Josh Rebecca Tom C. Cip Some Chinese guy Rob Vid Jenny Mike Trisha ? guy in med school ? male cheerleader ? fat guy from Kentucky Jes, the hippie who performed a candle ritual to rid my bedroom of ghosts ? dude in National Guard ? 30+ year-old grad student whose mom helped him move in Mike Chase Buggs Ben Cullen ? some dude who moved out right after I moved in ? some other dude who also moved out right after I moved in Brett (registered sex predator) Rod (honorary roommate, his apartment caught on fire and he had to live at hour place for awhile) Matt, whose friend went nuts on the hard stuff and was beaten up in the house Jenny Ralph Harvey Curt Dan Tony I think that's it, I'm closing in on 40.
June 11, 200817 yr Its the key to good parenting, embarrass them whenever you can!!! Not to go too off topic, but when my first daughter was born I decided it was time to own a shotgun. I find that the pump action ones are the most effective. I figure I don't need any ammo. I can just sit on the couch and polish it while grilling the lad.
June 11, 200817 yr Examples like the last few are reasons why I don't like company and would never have another roommate!
June 11, 200817 yr My worst exp. came in college when I mistakenly lived with a friend from high school freshman year. he was spoiled beyond belief and refused to do any laundry between holiday trips home, where he would have his mother do it for him. B/c of this, a tower of smelly, dirty laundry would quickly accumulate in the corner of our tiny 6' x 15' dorm room. Despite pleas to do something about this, he would not relent. The most egregious display of his uncleanliness took the form of his one "shower towel" which he would hang underneath his bed to dry every night after returning from the community bathrooms. The smell that emanated from this cannot be easily described in words, but I will try. The odor was a mix of the smell you come across sometimes when traveling down 77 South before 480 when you pass the water treatment plant, part wet dog, and part FeBreeze. The FeBreeze was his "solution" to masking the odor. Instead, it made the cocktail that much more wicked.
June 12, 200817 yr Im out the friggin door tomorrow. Peace out Peter! ┏━━━━━━━┓ ┏┫ ｜ ｜ ┣┓ ┏┓ ┗┫━━ ┃ ━━┣┛ ┣┫ ┃ ━━━━━ ┃ ┏┳┫┣┳┓ ━━┳━┳━━┛ ┃ ┃ ━━━━┃ ┃ ┗━┳┳━┛ ━━━━┃ ┗━━━━━━┛┃ ━━━━┃ ┏━━━━━━━┛
June 12, 200817 yr I think I'd be ok with living alone in a city where I still had my entire social circle, but the thought of moving to a completely different city AND living alone is daunting. :-( It's tough, but I manage. :-)
June 12, 200817 yr Im out the friggin door tomorrow. Peace out Peter! ┏━━━━━━━┓ ┏┫ ｜ ｜ ┣┓ ┏┓ ┗┫━━ ┃ ━━┣┛ ┣┫ ┃ ━━━━━ ┃ ┏┳┫┣┳┓ ━━┳━┳━━┛ ┃ ┃ ━━━━┃ ┃ ┗━┳┳━┛ ━━━━┃ ┗━━━━━━┛┃ ━━━━┃ ┏━━━━━━━┛ why is a monkey giving the middle finger on a message board?
July 1, 200816 yr This weekend I cleaned up my place and found some old color test prints from I guess 2001 back when Kodak was still making Royal Gold. Anyway, here are some pics from the place I paid $77.50/mo to live in: For those of you with 20/20 vision, yes that is a pair of identical Mac Davis records on the wall, and an Amazing Ozric Tentacles poster. It took more than that half bottle of Southern Comfort and solitary Rolling Rock to make this scene possible. I remember someone actually got a splinter from that bead curtain!
July 1, 200816 yr $77.50 for rent?? A wheel barrel in the hous and that floor is mess. I'm sick, just looking at that floor.
July 1, 200816 yr Yeah, $155/mo total. >A wheel barrel in the hous and that floor is mess We were "bringing the outdoors, indoors".
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