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Steven Ramos5 said:I swear, these permits are going to be the death of me.🙂
I called them up the other day just to get the lowdown, and they basically told me there’s no way I’m getting one.
I’ve got some farmland—enough to keep me busy, anyway—over in the next county, and now they’re telling me I can’t even access it! 😲🤔
It’s absolutely infuriating!🙂
I’m planning on heading down there this Saturday; I’ll see if they finally send me an email. If that doesn't happen, I’m just going to show up in person and look them in the eye. 🙂
We'll see how it goes.
copperwolf16 said:Perhaps the most damaging consequence—though one could argue it's the most beneficial, depending on one's perspective—of this decision is that it handed local sheriffs the power to dictate freedom of movement. It seems many of them are quite enjoying these newly acquired authorities. Take, for example, this individual:
The senseless chief of the pointless Municipality of Podstrana near Split. The image at this link speaks volumes: he has ironed his uniform, cleared his desk, and even positioned himself so that his face completely obscures our greatest general in the photo behind him! All he's missing now are the epaulets. Of course, you wouldn't dare challenge him, would you? You simply cannot leave the territory of the magnificent Municipality of Podstrana just to take a child for a walk, visit a partner, or run to the bank... after all, he isn't just anyone; he is the Chief and the commander of the headquarters! To all you unfortunate souls who didn't have the money to buy property in Split and were forced to settle in the ring of suburbs surrounding Split—like Dugopolj, Podstrana, or Kaštel—just stay in your place.
Long live our system of local government and our hundreds of tiny, uniformed sheriffs!
Jacob Alvarez said:They could probably just let people head home. But honestly? I doubt they'll ditch the rest of the restrictions.
rustywalker42 said:So, a Supreme Court Justice claims they're breaking the law. Makes you wonder what happens if you actually ignore them, right?
What's the deal? They slap you with a fine based on what, exactly?
Anthony Jackson2 said:Actually, it is basically the flu—just a strain we have zero immunity or vaccine for.
If I recall correctly, even Berosh mentioned that a standard flu would be way more lethal if we didn't have any existing immunity.
But keep talking—it doesn't matter that you don't have a clue what you're saying. Not that anyone expected anything better from you.
Anthony Jackson2 said:Since we’re throwing numbers around—if I recall correctly, we lost about 760 people to the flu last season—it stands to reason our COVID stats should look significantly milder than what they saw in Italy.
brightwolf48 said:Forget all that—shrink the numbers however you want. We’re all stuck in this mess together, taking hits both financially and emotionally, but treating everything like just a game of percentages and statistics doesn't hold water. It’s easy to dismiss people by saying they’re "elderly" or "high-risk." But those individuals might still have years left to spend with their families, and every single death leaves behind an emotional and economic crater for a huge number of people. My mother is 77 and definitely in a high-risk category, but based on her current health, she’s doing great—it would be devastating if she were taken out just because I wanted some peace of mind...
This isn't the flu; it’s the first wave of this virus, and precisely because we don't know the long-term consequences or whether immunity even develops, precautions are necessary. Sure, we might get hammered financially, but it’s not our first time being broke. Honestly, maybe this is a necessary wake-up call for the entire world—because whether you're in a wealthy nation or a developing one, it forces a shift in perspective. Perhaps family, loved ones, and friends actually matter more than material possessions, despite the materialistic world we inhabit. A great steak can be just as satisfying as a hearty bowl of chili or some comfort food made with lard. Sometimes, sitting around a campfire with good company feels better than a fine-dining experience at a luxury restaurant surrounded by people who just grate on your nerves. Maybe once this isolation passes, we'll finally realize how much more important the people we love truly are compared to stuff.
Jesse Hughes6 said:Viruses are generally incredibly hardy against external elements, mostly because they aren't even "alive" in the traditional sense. The real question isn't about surface survival, but rather when and under what specific conditions this thing becomes infectious. And since we have zero data on this particular strain, anything else is just pure speculation, so no, we can't draw any meaningful conclusions from such superficial data.
We don't actually know that; we're just making educated guesses for two main reasons:
1. This is our first encounter with this specific strain, so there's no baseline data to pull from.
2. We don't have an accurate count of how many people are actually infected, given that nobody is testing for it.
That response wasn't directed at you; I was quoting the post I was replying to.
For the record, I'm also staying put, though I'm a skeptic by nature, so I maintain a certain level of doubt regarding how information is packaged and presented. I also feel that during that first week when restaurants were ordered to close, I wasn't endangering a single child by walking alone or riding my bike, avoiding crowded playgrounds and stuff like that—all while practicing good hygiene and disinfecting, even if we weren't particularly filthy to begin with.
Now, more and more credible sources—including the WHO—are confirming it: the virus doesn't just float around randomly; it spreads through the saliva of an infected person. Wash your hands and stop touching your eyes and nose with dirty hands.
hollowmason64 said:Exactly, that's just how it is—there’s almost nothing left.
I honestly think about everything people have to endure in life when they're actually pushed to their limits. Here, though, it feels like all this drama is just because people are hitting a breaking point simply because they're back home.
Honestly, the people who complain most are the ones whining about going crazy at home with their kids because "the kids are bored." For crying out loud, entertain them yourself. Talk to them, play with them, read to them... It’s always the same thing. Everyone is constantly bellyaching about work hours or whatever else, claiming they "never have any time for family," but then the second they're actually stuck at home with that very same family, they act like they're losing their minds.
I really, truly hope you're right about this. But honestly, looking at what's happening right in front of me every single day, I can't help but worry that they might actually be correct.
I mean, honestly, folks, I think it should have been pretty obvious from the get-go when the Government immediately decided to provide pay for workers who aren't going to be working for at least three months—with the option to extend that, too. What were people thinking? Did they suddenly assume the government was just going to start throwing money around like they've got endless pockets?
I'm not a medical professional—thank God, because it sounds like they’ve got it even worse than the rest of us—but my work is tied closely to transportation and everything involved in logistics, including all the cross-border stuff.
Every single semi-truck rolling into the country to restock the shelves passes right by my place. Every one of those drivers is coming from out of state, and honestly, any one of them could be carrying the virus. But here’s the thing—they do this job, and I do this job, just so you can have the luxury of picking out specific brands of ground beef or whatever other junk you feel like buying. We keep things moving so you can walk down an aisle and hand-pick exactly which chicken breast you want, yet people still act like staying home is some impossible task.
None of you have any clue how much of a grind it is for people doing jobs like this, but jbte, you just have to try and keep things as normal as possible.
Those poor drivers are on the road for days on end, practically forbidden from even stepping out of their cabs, and they haven't seen their families in ages—who knows how much longer it'll be. They’re essentially living through something reminiscent of the early '90s, except nobody is shooting at them. But still, nobody gives them credit and nobody seems truly grateful for what they're doing.
What do you think? Would they swap places with those who are about to "snap"?
I'm pretty sure they'd make the switch in a heartbeat.
I get that people are scared for their livelihoods, but most people actually have some kind of safety net, even if it's just the bare minimum.
Honestly, nobody is going to starve, because at the very least, we are a really empathetic nation and someone will always find food for someone in need. Everything else can just wait.
Let's just get through this.
Joseph Watson3 said:This thread is basically a car crash.
The moderator seems to be really leaning into this role of being the public savior—protecting us from any supposed panic—by deleting posts and banning anyone who dares to disagree with his "analysis."
The backbone of this alleged analysis? Unreliable statistics, blatant cherry-picking of those same unreliable stats, and a total failure to grasp how exponential growth actually works. Not to mention a complete misunderstanding of the risks involved when dealing with something largely unknown that happens to be spreading exponentially.
briskjackal5 is one of the few people actually writing quality posts and asking intelligent questions, yet the moderator is acting like a toddler in a sandbox, throwing tantrums under the guise of "preventing panic." He’s so caught up in the drama—as if he’s the only thing standing between us and everyone jumping off buildings out of pure terror.
neonwalker95 said:In this instance, the moderator is pushing the idea that the flu is worse than anything else—and heaven forbid anyone presents a contradiction to that vision. Whether it’s a personal opinion or just quoting an official institution, any disagreement results in an immediate ban. Look, he's entitled to his stance—fine—but banning anyone who politely offers a counterargument isn't moderation; it's a dictatorship.
All because we won't bow down to the fear-mongering coming out of some small-town fanatic.
Dana Brown34 said:Thank you for posting yet another identical critique online. The truth is slightly different, but I hope you are happy with your ring now.
I explained why on Google Reviews and Facebook, but if you want to share this with as many people as possible, it's only fair that I share my side too.🙂.
Let’s go through this step by step:
Resizing a ring will not affect the stone in the setting; the band is narrowed at the bottom, not at the top. The stone was stable at the top, which is how it was sold—I personally inspect them myself.
Why did it move?
A stone has prongs that serve as security; if it snags on something—for example, a piece of clothing—the prong can bend slightly, resulting in the stone shifting because the prong is no longer aligned.
Why didn't we give a red alert that the stone was about to fall out?
Because there was no reason for an alarm at that time. The prong was only slightly bent, so there was no danger. Yes, the stone had minor movement, but it was nowhere near—I repeat, nowhere near—falling out. Obviously, no one can predict the future; yours fell out four months after the resizing.
When snagging on clothes or dropping things happens repeatedly, or if there is a heavy pull, the result is that the stone eventually falls out because the prong moves out of the crown and the stone slips out.
"On its own" is impossible. If that were possible, I would have far too much work here dealing with countless rings where zircons or diamonds just fall out spontaneously.
We rebuilt your crown and reinforced it with gold. It was sent to New York because our master prong setter was unavailable at the time; that is just standard practice for us.
Moving on: the price of the diamond.
As often repeated, the price depends on several factors.
In your case, as I recall, it was a G/VS1 combination, which is not the same as an H/SI1 or perhaps a pique where inclusions are visible to the naked eye.
Of the three options listed, we have three distinct price points. While they all technically qualify as diamonds, the disparities in quality are glaringly obvious, which ultimately dictates the final cost. This is precisely why many jewelers will quote you wildly different numbers; they simply don't account for the specific characteristics of the original stone you were sold. Using terms like "much more affordable" is just industry shorthand for inferior color and clarity—though, naturally, they won't be so blunt about it with you.
To wrap this up: no one here has ever attacked you, looked at you sideways, or spoken to you disrespectfully. We don't engage in that sort of behavior. Yes, caution is necessary—not just with diamonds, but with any new purchase. Honestly, I am sorry this happened to you, and I am sorry that this "experience" has left you feeling this way. I hope that moving forward, you will be more careful with the ring and that it serves you exactly as you intended. Personally, I find it quite uncomfortable to read the same repetitive online reviews months after a repair has been completed. My phone number is available to you daily should any grievances or claims arise.
Regards from the polite and "sweet" version of myself,
David King29 said:First time jumping into a thread, so please bear with me if I end up asking something that’s already been covered a million times over. Basically, my daughter is getting married soon—about five months out—and she is absolutely buried under work right now. It breaks my heart seeing her so stressed, especially since she hasn't had a single second to figure out what kind of wedding dress she even wants. Just to be upfront, we aren't exactly rolling in cash, so I’m looking for some solid leads on pre-owned, rental, or similar options... ideally around the San Francisco area. Or, if you know a better site for this kind of thing, please point me in the right direction. Thanks in advance for any help or good vibes you can send our way!
Edit: Honestly, even suggestions for areas near Hercegovina would work...
Sarah Hall53 said:Oh, obviously she's dropping German—God knows. ☕
It feels like someone's schedule is always clashing with German class, and then German just ends up getting totally screwed over.
silentraven6 said:Our fifth graders are being forced into this thirty-minute religious studies session on days when they already have six hours of classes. To make matters worse, they scheduled the elective German class during a different block on those exact same days, so my kid can't even make it to soccer practice—it’s either stuck in class at 8:00 AM or 2:00 PM if they're on the morning schedule.
So the schedule goes: school ends at 1:10, then there's religious studies at noon, a free period, and then German right after.
I've already submitted a formal request to withdraw them from the program.
Christian Peterson32 said:Man, are you kidding me? People are going to be dancing! You can't fit a band and 170 people inside Forest; it's just too tight. Are you blind? People need room to move! And as for Aria, those owners haven't changed in ten years—that whole story about canceling weddings without reason is total nonsense. Look, Austin Thompson96, stick to cooking rice and let it simmer for an hour, then see what kind of mess you end up with. Aria can easily hold 300 people now. For anyone looking at prices: remember that a band usually has six people, plus two technicians who handle all the gear and setup. That adds up. Some venues in Miami are a complete disaster when it comes to equipment. Take the Palace Salon, for example—they won't even let you use the elevator. You have to haul everything up the stairs. And don't get me started on the worst part, TTTS. At Aria, they literally lug everything from a van straight onto the stage. You have to factor that into the band's price. As for the food? Don't even get me started. It's all the same old story. Only Gusar and Kadena are worth a look.