OT: Sens Lounge LXXXXI - Lying is bad, mmkay?

[BonkTastic]

Damn, I was just driving across this bridge barely two weeks ago!

 

[PeterSidorkiewicz]

So here's a situation. I'm pretty sure my next door neighbors are throwing their garbage bags in my recycling bin and its filled with garbage, not recycling. First off it's a recycling bin and secondly it's not theirs. Their garbage bins are always full and one day I caught one of the kids throwing a McDonald's bag over the fence which is where a park is.

We share a driveway, I am not even sure or to broach this subject with them? The house is rented by a few frat college kids. I'm pretty sure they're not paying the city for a garbage bin or buying the city garbage bags so they're just throwing their trash around.

I don't even know how to feel about this I mean, really? There are people who seriously do this in today's day and age?

 

[saskriders]

Leave a note on the bin?

Also, your city doesn't do garbage collection?

 

[danielpalfredsson]

So here's a situation. I'm pretty sure my next door neighbors are throwing their garbage bags in my recycling bin and its filled with garbage, not recycling. First off it's a recycling bin and secondly it's not theirs. Their garbage bins are always full and one day I caught one of the kids throwing a McDonald's bag over the fence which is where a park is.

We share a driveway, I am not even sure or to broach this subject with them? The house is rented by a few frat college kids. I'm pretty sure they're not paying the city for a garbage bin or buying the city garbage bags so they're just throwing their trash around.

I don't even know how to feel about this I mean, really? There are people who seriously do this in today's day and age?

 

[Here I Pageau Again]

So here's a situation. I'm pretty sure my next door neighbors are throwing their garbage bags in my recycling bin and its filled with garbage, not recycling. First off it's a recycling bin and secondly it's not theirs. Their garbage bins are always full and one day I caught one of the kids throwing a McDonald's bag over the fence which is where a park is.

We share a driveway, I am not even sure or to broach this subject with them? The house is rented by a few frat college kids. I'm pretty sure they're not paying the city for a garbage bin or buying the city garbage bags so they're just throwing their trash around.

I don't even know how to feel about this I mean, really? There are people who seriously do this in today's day and age?

I'd say just talk to them. They don't sound like the receptive type; but you can't just ignore the situation.

If speaking to them doesn't work, I'd try to speak to the landlord.

Otherwise I'm not really sure what I'd do. Or if there is anything you can do.

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

So here's a situation. I'm pretty sure my next door neighbors are throwing their garbage bags in my recycling bin and its filled with garbage, not recycling. First off it's a recycling bin and secondly it's not theirs. Their garbage bins are always full and one day I caught one of the kids throwing a McDonald's bag over the fence which is where a park is.

We share a driveway, I am not even sure or to broach this subject with them? The house is rented by a few frat college kids. I'm pretty sure they're not paying the city for a garbage bin or buying the city garbage bags so they're just throwing their trash around.

I don't even know how to feel about this I mean, really? There are people who seriously do this in today's day and age?

You need to buy garbage bags from the city? The city doesn't provide a recycling bin?

 

[Harbinger]

Who else loves insomnia as much as I do?

 

[Here I Pageau Again]

Who else loves insomnia as much as I do?

Wooo night shifts here. Lol... sadly I have to be awake.

 

[saskriders]

Are there any healthy drinks that don't taste awful or bland? I want to cut back on the amount of coke I have been drinking, but find it difficult to find something healthy to drink instead. I will drink a bit of water, but just find it too bland to drink a lot. I drink quite a bit of milk too, but would like to find something else that has flavour and isn't loaded with sugar.

 

[maclean]

Are there any healthy drinks that don't taste awful or bland? I want to cut back on the amount of coke I have been drinking, but find it difficult to find something healthy to drink instead. I will drink a bit of water, but just find it too bland to drink a lot. I drink quite a bit of milk too, but would like to find something else that has flavour and isn't loaded with sugar.

Tea's the only option I can really think of. Find a herbal kind that you like the taste of. If you're used to sweet drinks, fruit tea might suit you best as it tends to have a bit of sweetness to it.

 

[saskriders]

Not really a fan of tea or coffee to be honest.

 

[maclean]

Not really a fan of tea or coffee to be honest.

Of course you're not, both are acquired tastes, really. But there so many different kinds of herbal teas that I'm sure you can find something to be your gateway. Like I say, if you're used to soft drinks, go for something aromatised that smells good to you - fruit tea, something spiced, etc. Maybe it will take some getting used to, but it sounded to me like you wanted to make a change in your life/diet. That's always going to take effort, there's no easy fix. And if you're drinking that much coke, you're probably going to experience symptoms of caffeine withdrawal as well, which may also not be a walk in the park.

 

[BonkTastic]

Are there any healthy drinks that don't taste awful or bland? I want to cut back on the amount of coke I have been drinking, but find it difficult to find something healthy to drink instead. I will drink a bit of water, but just find it too bland to drink a lot. I drink quite a bit of milk too, but would like to find something else that has flavour and isn't loaded with sugar.

Just remember that fruit juices are super packed with sugars too, so if you're quitting coke because of the sugar, drinks like orange juice aren't much better for you from a sugar perspective... much healthier sugars mind you (natural & unprocessed), and packed with vitamins too, but still a very sugary drink nonetheless.

You say that you don't like tea, but you should try non-black teas. Mint tea, orange citrus, various herbal teas... heck, you might even like Chai if it's prepared properly (real chai, not the powdered crap they sell at Starbucks and other big coffee shops - you have to go to an Indan or Sri Lankan place to get the good stuff).

Green tea is mega-healthy for you, too. Try some herbals as a gateway tea, then move into green tea, or maybe even a nice rooibos.

 

[saskriders]

Of course you're not, both are acquired tastes, really. But there so many different kinds of herbal teas that I'm sure you can find something to be your gateway. Like I say, if you're used to soft drinks, go for something aromatised that smells good to you - fruit tea, something spiced, etc. Maybe it will take some getting used to, but it sounded to me like you wanted to make a change in your life/diet. That's always going to take effort, there's no easy fix. And if you're drinking that much coke, you're probably going to experience symptoms of caffeine withdrawal as well, which may also not be a walk in the park.

Never used to drink a lot, but lately it has probably averaged out to like a can a day. I kinda feel my difficulty in not eating junk food relates to the fact that my parents rarely had any in the house. I got a taste for it, but never had the self control when I didn't have anybody stopping me.

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

Never used to drink a lot, but lately it has probably averaged out to like a can a day. I kinda feel my difficulty in not eating junk food relates to the fact that my parents rarely had any in the house. I got a taste for it, but never had the self control when I didn't have anybody stopping me.

Honestly.....stick with water. Doesn't matter how bland it is, you'll get used to it (and after awhile, food will start tasting better, too).

I have the same problem. Too much soft drinks, and don't like 'hot' drinks (tea, coffee). I found I had nasty cravings for soda for a good 10 days after making the switch to water only....but after that, it disappeared and I started to slowly start craving water. I still fall off the wagon now and then, but as long as you keep at it, it gets easier and easier to make water a main liquid staple.

 

[BondraTime]

Just add some mio or crystal light to your water

 

[Here I Pageau Again]

Never used to drink a lot, but lately it has probably averaged out to like a can a day. I kinda feel my difficulty in not eating junk food relates to the fact that my parents rarely had any in the house. I got a taste for it, but never had the self control when I didn't have anybody stopping me.

There is a really awesome peach tea from teaopia which just tastes like old school timmys peach drink.

Tea has so many options. And you don't have to have it hot!

I used to drink a lot of pop. But now mostly drink water (you do get used to it and it does the body good). But I still like the fizzy pop once in a while.

 

[PeterSidorkiewicz]

You need to buy garbage bags from the city? The city doesn't provide a recycling bin?

City provides you a recycling bin and no cost recycling. If you want the city to take your garbage not recycling you can rent a garbage bin from the city or buy specific city trash bags that they will pickup.

I think they obviously are trying to not pay for the trash bin or the bags. The bags cost more than normal garbage bags but are pretty big.

 

[maclean]

City provides you a recycling bin and no cost recycling. If you want the city to take your garbage not recycling you can rent a garbage bin from the city or buy specific city trash bags that they will pickup.

I think they obviously are trying to not pay for the trash bin or the bags. The bags cost more than normal garbage bags but are pretty big.

I think most cities make you pay for trash collection, it's maybe just not as obvious as having to buy bags - if you rent, your landlord is probably paying for it (i.e. you are through your rent) either directly by bin or as some sort of flat fee.

As for these kids, you have to pull out your best adult voice on them. Something stern and to the point.

 

[BonkTastic]

I think most cities make you pay for trash collection, it's maybe just not as obvious as having to buy bags - if you rent, your landlord is probably paying for it (i.e. you are through your rent) either directly by bin or as some sort of flat fee.

A lot of cities in Europe have gone towards pay-per-bag for trash collection.

Here in my sleepy little Swiss town, we pay CHF 2 per 35L bag, and you have to take your recycling to these little pods scattered around town.

I didn't think they were doing bag-tax in the 'States, though. Seems like something the right wingers of the country would flip their **** over.

 

[Caeldan]

Just add some mio or crystal light to your water

Or instead of artificial sweetener, use lemon, lime or cucumbers in your water

 

[maclean]

I didn't think they were doing bag-tax in the 'States, though. Seems like something the right wingers of the country would flip their **** over.

I don't know, free trash collection is pretty socialist if you think about it. Why should my tax money cover someone else's garbage?

 

[PeterSidorkiewicz]

I think most cities make you pay for trash collection, it's maybe just not as obvious as having to buy bags - if you rent, your landlord is probably paying for it (i.e. you are through your rent) either directly by bin or as some sort of flat fee.

As for these kids, you have to pull out your best adult voice on them. Something stern and to the point.

Yeah the bag prices are high because there's a tax on them that's how they get their money. Or you rent a bin for $25 a month from them. It's like $9 for four trash bags but each bag is big enough to last you a week.

I live in Lansing so we're a pocket of democrats here in mid Michigan, haha. I don't think anyone complains about a garbage tax.

Or I guess if you don't like it you can be my neighbors and just leave trash in your yard and throw your bags into other people's bins!

 

[Micklebot]

Just add some mio or crystal light to your water

Even just a squirt from one of those concentrated lemon juice (the small plastic lemons) will go a long way to changing the flavour profile of water.

You can also just drop some fruit or vegitables in a pitcher and let it infuse the water; cranberries, cucumber, lemon, ect).

 

[Ice-Tray]

There is a brand of coconut water that I buy that is 100% pure, with pinapple, that has too little sugar to include in the label (natural in the pinapple).

That is the healthiest juice/taste option I have found and it's great for hangovers.

Realistically Sask, like other have said, switch to water and power through the difficulty. Look at it this way, your body wants water, it's by far the healthiest choice; give your body a gift this time, and let your mind adapt.

Change is never easy so you have to get by that step as quickly as possible. Keep your eye on the longer term health benefit and you'll be golden.

Pop is incredibly bad for you....