I don't think we're talking about a massive amount of money here—it really just depends on how much damage you did to that fence. You'll be footing the bill for the repairs yourself; insurance won't touch a claim if you were driving under the influence. You have the right to refuse a breathalyzer (which is what you did), but legally, they'll just record it as an admission of intoxication in the police report.
I have them. They were a bit $833, but since the frames were designer, they were pricey to begin with. The lenses themselves cost me $133.
It's definitely worth it, especially for the beach or just getting through the summer. I usually wear contacts, which are a complete nightmare at the beach, and without them, I'm basically blind. I am obsessed with prescription sunglasses—total game changer.
Regarding the price: you pick out any shades you like, then just have an optical shop swap the lenses. So, the final cost depends entirely on the frames you choose. Prescription lenses can range from $200 up to several thousand dollars. It all depends on what you're looking for. My lenses are standard: tinted with UV protection. You can get them with a bunch of extra "features" and various other gimmicks—honestly, most of it seemed useless to me, so I just went with basic tinted UV lenses and paid $133. Bottom line: if you buy decent, affordable sunglasses and pair them with standard lenses, you won't break the bank.
Sure, it’s possible, but it’s incredibly rare. A rat isn't exactly going to pull off a feat of strength by navigating all those pipes just to reach a toilet in a busy house or apartment where people are constantly flushing. Plus, most moms are dumping all sorts of cleaners into the bowl—everything from Lysol to heavy-duty acid. Those harsh chemical cocktails hit the pipes and sewers daily, so I highly doubt any rat could survive in that kind of environment. If you live in an apartment on the 3rd or 4th floor, you really don't need to worry about rats coming up through the toilet.
Lisa Martin50, hopefully that gives you some peace of mind.
I think it’s largely down to the toilet itself. Some people splash, some don't, and we aren't all dealing with the same size or firmness of stool. It all depends on what you eat. The best trick is using toilet paper. Drop some in the bowl beforehand and you won't have any issues. Personally, I hate it when someone is near the bathroom while I'm going and you hear that "splat" sound when it hits the water. In those situations, toilet paper helps too.
Man, I’ve been reading this thread from the jump and I can’t stop laughing. Though, honestly, it isn't even funny at its core. Schlitz is right—that is just unhygienic. But it really comes down to the toilet itself. Everyone here has shared practical ways to prevent it. Using toilet paper is probably the best move since it's the simplest fix. Now I finally get why my brother-in-law was sitting on every single toilet at Home Depot, unable to make a decision. My sister and I were dying of embarrassment, but now I see his logic. If you're buying a new toilet, do yourself a favor: test it out. Make sure you know exactly where you land when you sit down.
So, is the cough actually letting up? Look, coughing for two weeks straight isn't something you just ignore. It could easily be allergies. Just because you've never dealt with allergies before doesn't mean you're immune now. I'm no doctor, but you really ought to get checked out. It's entirely possible you're dealing with pneumonia. I’ve had it three times myself, and you don't always run a high fever with pneumonia. My temperature stayed right around 98.6—just barely elevated. Since you're an athlete, you're likely in better shape and more resilient, which might be why you aren't even running a fever.
I've heard just about every horror story under the sun regarding illnesses that seemingly appear out of thin air. I don't mean to scare you, but you really need to see a doctor. It’s likely nothing, but get checked out—maybe even get a chest X-ray if necessary—just for your own peace of mind.
In fact, I actually ended up at Jordan for some tests myself the other day, purely out of my own stupidity. I won't even begin to tell you how much I panicked. Especially since I'm a long-time smoker. After this experience, I'm officially quitting. Thankfully, everything turned out fine, but you can't afford to ignore these things.
So, my advice is to listen to what your doctor says and follow through with any tests they recommend, just to be safe.