Go to MY PERCEPTIVE REFLECTION!!
- Add a comment
- Go to STOP WITH ALL THE WATER WORKS - THIS PLACE IS TOTALLY FALLING TO PIECES!!!!
Symph, I give you half of all my clicks this month
to help pay the repairs. I also want to say goodbye to you as I am leaving blogit to concentrate on a different writing project. I wish you all the best !! ARGUS
posted by
ARGUS
on April 23, 2006 at 9:39 AM
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posted by
A-and-B
on April 21, 2006 at 5:23 PM
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posted by
A-and-B
on April 19, 2006 at 2:57 PM
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Happy Belated Easter...
I'm not satisfied with my appartment either...the place where i live is dirty and some neighbors are gossipers...
I wish you all the best:)
posted by
Marshallengraved
on April 18, 2006 at 11:17 AM
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posted by
A-and-B
on April 18, 2006 at 3:58 AM
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Symphony,
Oh my...when it rains it pours !!! Hope you come back soon...and take care !!!
posted by
SincerityAnna
on April 17, 2006 at 10:18 AM
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How was your Easter?
*******
HOPPY EASTER!
posted by
A-and-B
on April 16, 2006 at 6:49 PM
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hiii..
Just dropped in to wish you a very Happy Easter.....take care...
posted by
abhilasha
on April 16, 2006 at 6:51 AM
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Smyphony
You are so stong, be still and gain peace. Begin again. XOXO
posted by
Justi
on April 13, 2006 at 2:52 PM
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You're too busy to blog again....
If you don't blog before Sunday, you'll miss this!
(B)
posted by
A-and-B
on April 12, 2006 at 3:32 PM
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Oh my my my
Sorry that everthing is going haywire, I hope things get better. ~Silly
posted by
SillySoul88
on April 12, 2006 at 10:02 AM
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Damn!
Sending you positive thoughts, I hope it gets better for you and fast! Good luck!
posted by
SomeoneElse
on April 12, 2006 at 7:32 AM
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I understand
In my one blog I just (opinion) I just told a story of how we had a thunderstorm here, and how suddenly this house which is only about 12 years old, got 5 leaks. Yep, and two are through those little lights in the ceiling, so now the roofing people have to come in. Everytime this happens the mains trip. Winter is starting here and we get thunderstorms now, frequently, not good news. I hope you are well otherwise and really enjoy reading your blog. Take good care. Be back soon, V. (hope you don't mind, but I added you to my favorites I think it was?)
posted by
Vangelina
on April 12, 2006 at 2:35 AM
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Symphony--- Hope that some of this has been fixed for you by now. Wow,
what a mess.
posted by
Jazwolf
on April 11, 2006 at 7:29 PM
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Wo, Symphony,
What a load of crap to have to deal with. I'm glad my landlord is pretty responsive to maintaining the basic structure of the building, even if they are getting less choosy about renting to partiers and huge groups in one apartment. They're starting to beat up the hallway, but otherwise, I think they'd take care of any water damage. I hope you get some relief and some repair, get "medieval" on their butts if you have to and raise a ruckus!
posted by
Blanche.
on April 11, 2006 at 4:00 PM
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Damn...
Proof of D12 has been killed:(
posted by
Marshallengraved
on April 11, 2006 at 12:55 PM
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Hi Symph,
I think you should contact the local Citizen's Advice Bureau. Your landlord is responsible for maintaining the property and it sounds like he only does what's necessary to tide you over. Which isn't good enough. The CAB may be able to offer you some legal advice and put some lawyer's pressure onto the landlord.
Hope you get through it.
Dave.
posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on April 11, 2006 at 11:15 AM
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LOL...Email me if you need to chat, Love...
posted by
lovelyladymonk
on April 11, 2006 at 8:19 AM
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Symphony
Good grief.... There's got to be some way to get noticed...
Start withholding about 50% of your rent money. That'll get their attention. Then you could use that money to save for a new washing machine. Here's a thought (I'm serious): For about $90 you can buy a self-supporting dome tent for your son's room. He'd love the "camping out" thing and it would keep him dry for the time being. I used to do that when my nephews came to visit. Pitch a tent in my living room. Hope it's all looking up soon, Symphony....
posted by
Lensman
on April 10, 2006 at 10:59 PM
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Can't you get a lawyer and sue or take them to small claims court or
something? I just can't imagine that you aren't allowed any recourse. This is horrible!
posted by
Renigade
on April 10, 2006 at 8:06 PM
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Symph
Make 'em give you the place free for a year. Well, it can't hurt to try.
-smartdog
posted by
smartdog_670
on April 10, 2006 at 6:37 PM
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Symp--your situation comes through your writing for sure. good luck.
posted by
scriber
on April 10, 2006 at 6:06 PM
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Damn Girl you are having a hard time, you do need an escape. (other blog)
How do you find time to write at all? Take some of your obvious well versed talents and write a letter or three to local newspapers, local TV stations ( Ya Brits got TV don't ya lassy? ) _lol - and drop a: 'To whom it may concern' across the the desks of a few of those parlimentary types you have over there. You know, funny white powdery wigs, they still do that right, or is that only in Picadilly Circus (no the West End, right?)
Once again, my arms streched wide, wish you could reach my shoulder to either cry or lean on. (your choice, I'm easy) Bill
PS - I just printed my member profile page telling me I just made my first 2 cents as a writer! BP
posted by
WWPiMM
on April 10, 2006 at 5:14 PM
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Symphony--I am so sorry!!!
If you and I lived closer--I'd let you borrow my washing machine and dryer. I won't be needing them since I am shacking up at my parents'!!!
Good Lord--when it RAINS it POURS!!! 
~LB~ xoxo
posted by
Anony_Miss
on April 10, 2006 at 5:12 PM
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Yeah I am sure - avant-garde ...
but there are many worse of than me....(least I do have a roof over my head) even if it is not stable...
posted by
_Symphony_
on April 10, 2006 at 4:50 PM
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SYMPHONY
I have to hand it to you. Being a single mom is tough.
posted by
avant-garde
on April 10, 2006 at 4:48 PM
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Thanks Whacky
posted by
_Symphony_
on April 10, 2006 at 4:39 PM
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Ugh! Hope you have some luck getting repairs done!
posted by
Whacky
on April 10, 2006 at 4:28 PM
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TAPS- .....I really can relate......isn't it awful?...
those that give the advice (think they know how to do there job) don't give to hoots as long as their place is dry and warm....very sorry, I am still angry and probably wont get over it until it's done.....thanks for reading and commenting...
posted by
_Symphony_
on April 10, 2006 at 4:18 PM
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SYMPHONY
I lived in an apartment once that had that happen in the living room. It was a drag. I had seven pans collecting water. Problem was that they said they couldn't fix it until it dried out and it kept raining for a long time.
posted by
TAPS.
on April 10, 2006 at 4:13 PM
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Thanks Nanaroo
posted by
_Symphony_
on April 10, 2006 at 4:05 PM
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Symphony
ooooooooh..... big hugs and I hope you get it fixed ASAP!
posted by
Nanaroo
on April 10, 2006 at 4:04 PM
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Well not for me it isn't....A and B
posted by
_Symphony_
on April 10, 2006 at 3:56 PM
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Is it too early to paste a bunny here? Lol.
(B)
posted by
A-and-B
on April 10, 2006 at 3:50 PM
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So do I....thanks shellyb.
posted by
_Symphony_
on April 10, 2006 at 3:41 PM
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Symphony
I am so sorry this is happening to you and the kids, your poor son, I hope you get things worked out!
posted by
shelly_b
on April 10, 2006 at 3:38 PM
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Thanks Bill....a pleasure to meet you.....
posted by
_Symphony_
on April 10, 2006 at 3:36 PM
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you my darling may call me Bill.
And so far that's you and the Black Pearl 1, only. Busy. . . . Busy . . . . . BP
posted by
WWPiMM
on April 10, 2006 at 3:34 PM
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you know what?????????? I already totally love ya!!! WWPiMM
I usually annouce the new writers....but I have been very busy....
anyhow....I am glad I have got to meet you....you ....you....you......you are great!
LOL!!!!!
posted by
_Symphony_
on April 10, 2006 at 3:29 PM
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sorry love, no time to read it all right now
but you just went into my 'favorites' list. We even use the same font. ( OK Not quite as cute as your children, but) I look forward to reading you later.
Consider yourself to have metaphorically received hugs from across the pond WWPiMM
P.S.: I had to check out anybody with enough BALLS to call themselves Symphony, Glad I Did ! ( did that shock ya !) WWP
posted by
WWPiMM
on April 10, 2006 at 3:15 PM
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A-and-B ..
posted by
_Symphony_
on April 10, 2006 at 3:14 PM
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Thanks FactorFiction ...
you have a point....my son's exzema had been twice as bad....and not to mention his cough and colds.....blah blah...
posted by
_Symphony_
on April 10, 2006 at 3:13 PM
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Thanks Azur .....I knew you could help in some way (advice)
Yes I have already noted what is wrong and what I want sorted out...blasted council care for nobody!!!! argh!
Thanks for reading and such.....
posted by
_Symphony_
on April 10, 2006 at 3:11 PM
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Maybe you should stop decorating and start planning on moving. It is risky to use plastic to catch the water because the weight/ leakage will eventually cause the ceiling to drop. It happened to my old ceiling. :(
(B)
posted by
A-and-B
on April 10, 2006 at 2:45 PM
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Symphony, that sounds horrible... I'd be calling whatever part of your government protects renters from slumlords... we have laws here where we Americans threaten to sue over just about anything... 
Also, do mention to your doctor that your son's room has a problem with dampness. It may be a mold preoblem causing his illnesses! Anything that has been that wet that often will be growing something and some people are very sensitive to it...
Good luck, you poor thing! 
posted by
FactorFiction
on April 10, 2006 at 2:28 PM
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Symphony
What a nightmare. Make a list and have it ready to read out to them on the phone (and put your address etc and the date on a copy and hand it in or send it to then. Do this so that you forget nothing. Then call them every day, every hour if necessary.. Stay polite and rational but do not give up until they respond. Maybe you should also contact the group which supervises the housing too and ask what your options are and let them know that is in intolerable.
posted by
Azur
on April 10, 2006 at 2:18 PM
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