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07-27-2017 , 03:10 AM
Just saw road sign near Tatras (in Slovakia) that warned about otters.
07-27-2017 , 03:14 AM
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Originally Posted by ibavly
Hey guys! Haven't stopped by the pub for a while, but you've usually got good opinions on these sort of things.

Moved in to a new place a bit over a month ago, the previous tenant left behind their bed and my roommates vaguely suggested that she would like to sell it to me. Just got a message saying she wants to come pick up the bed next week, giving a 2 day window. I'm really busy now and don't fancy needing to rush to find a replacement bed, I had moved in a couple weeks early so I could get everything in order before starting a new job.

Given that its been over a month and this is her first contact with me, I feel like I should be entitled to set the date to pick up the bed. Not that I would intentionally drag it out, but I shouldn't either be left without a bed or need to buy something without proper research just because my room has been used as a glorified storage unit. Sometime in the next few weeks I should get a replacement and she should be responsible for removing her bed from the apartment at that time. Do I have the right perspective here? What's my play?
I think it would be totally fine to say that that 2 day window is not convenient, but I think saying 'i'm going to buy a bed sometime in the next few weeks, you can come and get your bed when i'm good and ready' is pushing it a bit. I know some pushy friends I can imagine taking that line, I wouldn't do it.

There's going to be some inconvenience had by some combination of the two of you - there's no reason that it should be you that takes it all since she's essentially the cause of it, but equally it doesn't sound like you've been in a hurry to get shot of the bed so a bit of give and take greases the wheel.
07-27-2017 , 03:44 AM
if you can afford it ibavly, i HIGHLY recommend https://mcroskey.com/ for a mattress

it's life changing good. the store is not that far from your house. you can go in and try them out.

let me know if you go. i think they give referral bonus
07-27-2017 , 03:57 AM
All the podcasts I listen to have adverts for mattresses with a 100 day no questions asked returns policy. There's an arb there.
07-27-2017 , 04:02 AM
so what's with the pigs?

is it good money? it it enjoyable? is it delicious? all three?
07-27-2017 , 04:03 AM
what deviant podcasts are you listening to that assume their listeners get through a lot of mattresses?
07-27-2017 , 04:11 AM
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Originally Posted by filthyvermin
so what's with the pigs?

is it good money? it it enjoyable? is it delicious? all three?


The hourly isn't great the way we do it, but it does sort of monetise dead time (feeding them), it's interesting, delicious and more ethical imo.
07-27-2017 , 04:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Bloobird
what deviant podcasts are you listening to that assume their listeners get through a lot of mattresses?


The New statesman podcast used to have an advert roughly along those lines iirc.
07-27-2017 , 04:19 AM
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Originally Posted by kokiri
The hourly isn't great the way we do it, but it does sort of monetise dead time (feeding them), it's interesting, delicious and more ethical imo.
the pig food business* might be the worst thing on the planet right now, in terms of evil. from what i understand, pigs are intelligent, sensitive creatures. and in standard pig food business they are housed in tiny cells where they can't even move, and go insane.

i think eating those pigs is pretty awful. good for you for raising pigs right.

Last edited by filthyvermin; 07-27-2017 at 04:21 AM. Reason: *i mean big business, not small farms like yours
07-27-2017 , 04:43 AM
Mmm bacon

Whales and dolphins are lucky they aren't a developed taste. RIP Mr Octopus.
07-27-2017 , 04:51 AM
goddamn these are some gorgeous looking poker chips

07-27-2017 , 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by kokiri
I think it would be totally fine to say that that 2 day window is not convenient, but I think saying 'i'm going to buy a bed sometime in the next few weeks, you can come and get your bed when i'm good and ready' is pushing it a bit. I know some pushy friends I can imagine taking that line, I wouldn't do it.



There's going to be some inconvenience had by some combination of the two of you - there's no reason that it should be you that takes it all since she's essentially the cause of it, but equally it doesn't sound like you've been in a hurry to get shot of the bed so a bit of give and take greases the wheel.

Fair enough, might be a bit tilted since it's a good mattress and I was hoping to avoid the hassle. I gave away my old mattress before moving, they don't retain value well after a move...

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Originally Posted by filthyvermin
if you can afford it ibavly, i HIGHLY recommend https://mcroskey.com/ for a mattress

it's life changing good. the store is not that far from your house. you can go in and try them out.

let me know if you go. i think they give referral bonus

Seems a bit extravagant for me, maybe for my dog though

How big is the referral bonus? My last mattress was 4 seasons and I got it for 10% of retail through a friend's employee discount. If you get something like that I'd go for it and split the savings with you!

I'm a bit sceptical that spending >5k on a mattress can actually be good value but I'll at least stop by since it's right next to me. We need a mattress expert in here (biggerboat?).

I'm also not sure how long I'll be here, but it's almost certainly not permanent which impacts my price range.

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Originally Posted by kokiri
All the podcasts I listen to have adverts for mattresses with a 100 day no questions asked returns policy. There's an arb there.

This might be a move, rotate beds every three months or at least grab one now so she can take her bed while I look for something
07-27-2017 , 09:56 AM
Ibav - John Ryan are pretty great for info on the differences between mattresses. They're a UK only company but the advice should hold in the US too.
07-27-2017 , 09:58 AM
Forgot about those mattress ads on podcast

i just bought a cheapy foam one on amazon, feel like that's the way nowadays

has mattress tech ever been studied that great?
07-27-2017 , 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by pwnsall
Forgot about those mattress ads on podcast

i just bought a cheapy foam one on amazon, feel like that's the way nowadays

has mattress tech ever been studied that great?
Costcos foam mattresses are great quality and rum about 600 for a queen. One of the best deals in the entire store.
07-27-2017 , 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Bloobird
goddamn these are some gorgeous looking poker chips

They are, but what's with the color scheme? Red singles?
07-27-2017 , 03:20 PM
07-27-2017 , 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by eyebooger
So ****ing good. If you had asked me at the start of the year which of the SK releases I would be most stoked for before they come out, I would have risked my life savings on The Dark Tower.

This looks ****ing incredible. Can't wait.
07-27-2017 , 05:04 PM
will they even do the part where they're older?

doesn't seem like it

probably a good choice
07-27-2017 , 05:39 PM
I still remember the TV mini series... Zzzzz
07-27-2017 , 06:03 PM
Ibavly, how much longer do you need to hang onto the bed?

How long have you had it?

How long has the previous tenant been without it?

What does she need/want to do with it?
07-27-2017 , 06:34 PM
If I order an online bed this week it should be here in under 2 weeks. I've had the bed since I moved in a bit over a month ago. The previous tenant moved out a few weeks before I moved in. No clue what the intentions are, I doubt they are keeping it
07-27-2017 , 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by pwnsall
will they even do the part where they're older?

doesn't seem like it

probably a good choice
I saw something recently that they are now casting the older characters so apparently they're splitting it up into multiple movies.

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Originally Posted by master3004
So ****ing good. If you had asked me at the start of the year which of the SK releases I would be most stoked for before they come out, I would have risked my life savings on The Dark Tower.

This looks ****ing incredible. Can't wait.
Same.

Last edited by marknfw; 07-27-2017 at 07:36 PM.
07-27-2017 , 08:45 PM
I too watched that trailer and became thoroughly aroused.
07-27-2017 , 08:47 PM
Entering my kangaroo will make you even more aroused.

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