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A SWEATY FATBEARD posted:
wish i could help. Its usually a good idea to clear these requests with mods first. did you PM one?
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Look! A Horse! posted:wish i could help. Its usually a good idea to clear these requests with mods first. did you PM one? I just asked an open question for everyone, including the mods (notice that I haven't provided an address or anything yet) Of course, I'll provide the acc name for charity shoe donations only if the mods think it's kosher.
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Jan 5, 2017 21:13
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Thoughts include: where the hell do shoes come from in Croatia that they look that good after 16 years. Running shoes/trainers that I'm used to buying for $150 are completely shredded and the soles are worn straight through after like two years
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Jan 5, 2017 22:19
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I'll paypal you five $ if it's OK with the mods.
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Jan 5, 2017 22:21
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Data Graham posted:Thoughts include: where the hell do shoes come from in Croatia that they look that good after 16 years. Extremely aggressive maintenance. Polishing the leather with wax every other day, and once a week, smearing some hand moisturizing cream (such as Nivea) on the INSIDE of the shoes so that the leather wouldn't crack. I learned this trick in the Army. When I bought these shoes in 2001, they were quite expensive (something like $200) and it was like I subconsciously knew I won't be getting new ones anytime soon, so I took real good care of these shoes. They rewarded me with years of faithful service, but it's really time to retire them. 
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Jan 5, 2017 22:31
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It's rare that we would allow any kind of donation thing but sure, post a way that people could send you money. Goons, please don't mistake this for me condoning or encouraging donations. I'm allowing it because if you've read this far in the thread you have a good idea of what you're financing.
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Jan 5, 2017 22:50
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defectivemonkey posted:It's rare that we would allow any kind of donation thing but sure, post a way that people could send you money. Agreed 100%. I've made it pretty clear I would love SFB to straighten up and fly right but I'm ok with giving him 5$ tbh
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Jan 5, 2017 23:24
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defectivemonkey posted:It's rare that we would allow any kind of donation thing but sure, post a way that people could send you money. Thank you. Now I just need to figure out how to set up Paypal, I've seen people giving out their e-mail addresses that are linked to paypal accounts (at least that's how I see it), while paypal.me service doxxes me by default and I'm not too comfortable with that. I'll try to work this out in the morning, cannot brain today, I have the dumb. I'd like to give out an e-mail addy and get it over with, most people seem to be using this option, but how do I set it up? I feel like a borderline senile 90 year old man, trying to set up his brand new color tv with a remote. 
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Jan 5, 2017 23:44
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Okay, I hope this will work. My e-mail address is: MOD REMOVED - CLOSED NOW I'm off to bed, I really hope there won't be any errors or problems. I've yet to obtain a debit card, but as I've said before, this is going to cost me around five bucks which I don't have at the moment. 
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Jan 6, 2017 01:33
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PayPal also charges a fee to use that debit card to withdraw cash. You are also able to transfer funds to a verified bank account for free, though it does take a few days.
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Jan 6, 2017 01:40
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A SWEATY FATBEARD posted:We've seen them all, it's those disheveled people who go from door to door hucking wares, quite often clothespins... You know, I can't actually say I am familiar with these people.
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Jan 6, 2017 03:57
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I'm picturing some disgruntled drunken babushka (or whatever they're called in Croatia--I'm sure all of eastern Europe is crawling with them) trying to sell those old wooden clothespins without a spring, and maybe throwing a cat at you if you don't buy any. I'm guessing that line-drying clothes is very common, so that clothespins could have a broader appeal than anywhere I've lived in the US, but that still seems like such an odd thing, like selling pencils or sponges.
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Jan 6, 2017 04:44
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you were warned posted:trying to sell those old wooden clothespins without a spring, and maybe throwing a cat at you if you don't buy any. I'm guessing that line-drying clothes is very common  I did the laundry this evening, and the great thing about line drying is that the laundry will mostly straighten itself out under its own weight, so you don't really have to iron your laundry after it dries out. I do own an iron, but I can't remember when was the last thing I actually used the drat thing. Some people, especially here in the projects, dry their laundry out the windows, but that's not a very happy solution, because this way you're exposing your freshly washed laundry to airborne trash hurled by people living upstairs and lots upon lots of pigeon poo poo. Still, I sometimes dry stuff on the windows, but only if I washed something huge, like a woolen blanket for example. I heard that drying clothes on lines /w clothespins is not legal in some parts of America. Is this true or have I been trolled again?
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Jan 6, 2017 05:04
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Are y'all really giving this guy money? Seems bad?
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Jan 6, 2017 05:04
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Oh, just remembered one funny thing, I once washed a woolen blanked many years ago, and left it out on a line overnight. It was cold outside and the drat thing FROZE and it was like a piece of sheet metal in the morning. Oops.
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Jan 6, 2017 05:07
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A SWEATY FATBEARD posted:I heard that drying clothes on lines /w clothespins is not legal in some parts of America. Is this true or have I been trolled again? I don't think "illegal" is the right word, but communities with neighborhood associations will definitely make your life hell if you sully your neighbors' view of identical spanish-tile-roofed houses and manicured lawns with your clothes flapping in the breeze.
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Jan 6, 2017 05:07
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I think a lot of people would be happy to donate if you stopped doing drugs but posting here saying OH HEY GUYS I'M GOING TO STOP DOING DRUGS AND LIVE MY LIFE, and then a week later saying ACTUALLY I TOOK LOTS OF DRUGS AND NEED MONEY FOR MORE DRUGS LOOK AT THESE DRUGS isn't going to help your case very much. Go clean for 6 months then make a wishlist on Amazon.
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Jan 6, 2017 06:42
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Yeah I mean, right now you might genuinely want to use the money on new shoes, but once the money gets there and is burning a hole in your pocket you might find your brain quickly switching in to "well, maybe my shoes aren't THAT bad" mode and next thing we know you need more money to replace the chairs you just barbecued.
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Jan 6, 2017 07:54
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Ahhh I'm getting these vibes that this fundraiser is going to end up like Rich's mangosteen fiasco. Just wanted to say that making ends meet on $370 a month ain't easy and that I'm not buying any drugs - getting them for free. I don't really expect anyone to donate, but I had a $40, maybe $50 goal to get some sort of Vietnamese sneakers just so I'd be able to put my old leather dress shoes to rest.
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Jan 6, 2017 08:05
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Spermanent Record posted:Go clean for 6 months then make a wishlist on Amazon. Yeah, that's really gonna help his feet stay warm this winter.  As someone who's battled substance problems, I can't stand the "hurrf, just get clean!" attitude, like it's as easy as 1-2-3. People who say that have no concept of what addiction is like. Imagine me telling you "just stop eating/having sex/masturbating/watching tv/listening to music/gaming/shitposting on forums/breathing/whatever tickles your hindbrain". And as has been pointed out already, he's not paying for drugs, the glorious nation of Croatia's got him covered. Fatbeard, I'm this [holds fingers an inch apart] close to living out of my car this winter, but I'm going to send you a little $$$ just for that neat tip about putting Nivea inside your shoes, because I need my boots to last as long as possible. Several goons have nicely kicked me a few extra bucks in my SA-mart dealings during the holidays, and I want to pay it forward a bit. Because I'm a human being who understands you can't do bootstraps without, y'know, fuckin' boots.
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Jan 6, 2017 10:11
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Data Graham posted:Thoughts include: where the hell do shoes come from in Croatia that they look that good after 16 years. You have to think about what they're made for. Running shoes are extremely lightweight mesh materials with the sole being very foamy covered by a thin layer of rubber. That stuff wears out or tears very fast with any decent stress (=running), because it's not really made to last, it's made to be light. On the other hand, leather is extremely durable if it's half-decent (not that hard to find) and well-stitched (somewhat harder). The only thing that wears out reasonably quickly is the sole, and you can get that fixed for a couple of bux at the nearest shoemaker. poo poo, I got K-Swiss trainers I get off amazon for 30bux where the top leather is basically new and only the lovely rubber sole is worn a bit in the stress zones after a year and a half of constant wear. I got a pair of Alpina military boots for like 15 years to do all the dirty poo poo, hiking, bad weather etc. and they're more or less untouched.
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Jan 6, 2017 10:12
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JacquelineDempsey posted:Yeah, that's really gonna help his feet stay warm this winter. He's got three apartments he inherited. Constantly fails on getting decent tenants that can pay rent. Maybe he's better off selling one? Recently got a free $5k or something like that payout too. He's been bootstrapped. I'm in a similar position as you, rent is almost affordable so looking at homelessness. While for him, rent is an income not an expenditure FFS! I'd love the free pills he gets to deal with issues I have, but even in the socialist Australian health care system they still cost money (only $7), but more importantly if you have addiction problems they won't even prescribe them to you so enjoy the insomnia and pain. Buy goon or weed or our own non existent money I guess. I went without decent wearable shoes for a couple of years, didn't matter as walking is so painful anyway. I only got some a couple of months ago because my parents got me some for my birthday after I reconnected with them after a couple of years estrangement. My dad gave me some gardening tools too. Was strange of them to be so generous. I later worked out why, they threw out my $1700 huge oven/stove and $600 dining suite I left there for storage when I had no home to put them in. Just because they couldn't be bothered storing it in their huge almost empty shed.
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Jan 6, 2017 11:09
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Fo3 posted:He's got three apartments he inherited. Constantly fails on getting decent tenants that can pay rent. Maybe he's better off selling one? Just wanted to say that both of my boys are paying me regularly now. Unfortunately, after I pay the taxes I'm left with only 360 euros which, through some sorcery, have to cover all the utilities and groceries and all the unexpected expenses (such as new shoes.) I got ~7000 euros from Slovenia but almost all of that money was used to pay my HUGE debts towards friends and family who borrowed me money, knowing that I'm not the kind of person who'd screw them over. Selling one of the apartments is a terrible idea, because then I'd be stuck with a lump sum of money which would inevitably dwindle down at an alarming rate, and after spending that money, I'd be stuck living on only 180 euros per month, and then what? Well, at least I get to say that I don't owe a red cent to anybody now. Feels good man.
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Jan 6, 2017 12:01
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Yeah, bad idea to sell, but you have the assets. Live within your means or do a stupid thing like I did in your situation. I sold and ending up with $50k and spent that drinking my life away (as well as needing to pay rent now  ).But that was different because it was a mortgage on a shared property and I couldn't afford to pay the loan anyway. These days I get $220 a week from the government but only because I have a kid. Otherwise I'd be dead because I'm too hosed to work but not enough to get assistance while being unemployed. I'm only saying this because I want you to understand I'm not speaking from a superior position, I'm hosed up and poor as well, but my main concern is a roof over my head. You have that sorted well and truly. When I hit rock bottom and sought help and thought I'd get better, then I ended up losing my licence and sunk even deeper. I'm not saying you had it easy with cancer and army. But you have it good enough to spend your time getting high and trolling these days, and people giving you stuff everywhere. Maybe step up and organise poo poo. Anyway, when I looked at cheap Viet made runners, I found the best to be Saucony Cohesion 8 were about $50, best cheap shoe I've owned
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Jan 6, 2017 12:59
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I didn't say getting clean was easy. I'm saying he hasn't demonstrated any inclination whatsoever to even try beyond ranting about how he's never going to touch drugs again while he's high as a kite. Why should we trust the shoes story at this point? SFB, there are loads of goons who would love to help you if you committed to some kind of real recovery but, imo, you're going to have to build some trust first.
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Jan 6, 2017 13:09
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iirc people have offered him money in the past and (I think) he's declined every time, I think someone wanted to buy him a kitchen timer safe so him asking seems genuine to me You could always make an Amazon wishlist for anyone hesitant to give you cash
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Jan 6, 2017 13:20
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I said I'd paypal you enough to buy a bottle of big lovely beer a long time ago and I'll do it now. But, what I want in return is:A SWEATY FATBEARD posted:I learned this trick in the Army. You were in the army? How is this only coming out now? You have to post some funny stories, I'm sure you've got some.
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Jan 6, 2017 13:47
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Yep, PayPal is still loving garbage. I'll get it to you once I figure this bullshit out.
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Jan 6, 2017 13:52
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Croatia had conscription until a few years ago, so everyone was in the army for a few months.
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Jan 6, 2017 14:06
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I've been considering this for a while now, but since you really seem to need some money now, I'll go ahead and make the proposal: If you find me a One Piece Vol. 1 manga in Croatian and ship it to me here in Germany, I'll pay for the manga and the shipping and give you an extra 10 euro on top of it for the trouble / as a donation. But really, I hope you find a way to overcome your drug problems.
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Jan 6, 2017 14:26
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Millow posted:I'm having trouble believing you took 10mg of Xanax and remember everything that happened From Drugs.com: quote:The successful treatment of many panic disorder patients has required the use of XANAX at doses greater than 4 mg daily. In controlled trials conducted to establish the efficacy of XANAX in panic disorder, doses in the range of 1 to 10 mg daily were used. The mean dosage employed was approximately 5 to 6 mg daily. Among the approximately 1700 patients participating in the panic disorder development program, about 300 received XANAX in dosages of greater than 7 mg/day, including approximately 100 patients who received maximum dosages of greater than 9 mg/day. Occasional patients required as much as 10 mg a day to achieve a successful response.
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Jan 6, 2017 20:43
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Also: 10mg of Xanax isn't a lot at all if you've developed a tolerance for benzos. At this point both ASFB and I have fried our brains' synapses to the point that pretty much only doses that will would put a normal person in the hospital has any effect. I've "broken" my brain with prescription drugs from a real US psychiatrist to such a degree that not even caffeine works anymore as it's supposed to use the same neural pathways (or something like that - I clearly didn't study biology, but also clearly have had no problem altering my brain's natural state). The bitter irony is now none of the poo poo works on me, and so I have to suffer through panic attacks much like our distant ancestors did. 
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Jan 6, 2017 21:05
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man croatia sucks. even my worthless sister in law's "lupus" is woth $1400 a month in disability here in the us i guess it sucks that you have to live on $379 a month asfb but if you were willing to get even a lovely part time job you'd be sitting pretty with your rental properties here, get cracking https://zagreb.craigslist.org/search/jjj
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Jan 6, 2017 21:30
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Efexeye posted:i guess it sucks that you have to live on $379 a month asfb but if you were willing to get even a lovely part time job you'd be sitting pretty with your rental properties Hey remember when I said that I'll seriously start looking for a job after new year, if my retarded gut stops giving me trouble? I was dead serious, and while the situation with my gut isn't quite ideal, it's head and shoulders over what's it been before and now I can actually go out without fearing that I'd poo poo my pants once again. Also thinking about closing down this paypal account, I'm just making a fool out of myself - even more than the usual, that is. I'm no doob. The balance is one big fat zero, and geez I'm glad I didn't request a new debit card for this crap because it would have been perfectly useless now.
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Jan 6, 2017 22:13
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I am at least glad if you die you've already given us treasures like "i've run out of chairs again", "exotic slovenian benzos" and "i'm fine with mixing eight drugs and fighting clothes pin salesmen but the uhhh pinky sized hole in my shoe is why i need money paypal'd to me..." Also Eric regardless of your tolerance if you are taking 10 mg of xanax a night then run out you could easily have a murder tier seizure Stay safe ASFB
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Jan 6, 2017 22:37
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I've closed my paypal account because the whole internet panhandling stuff is an embarrassing debacle. I'll post stories from the army in the following days.
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Jan 6, 2017 22:49
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i had a job once hand-writing bibles from home for $8 a page you can work even with a bad gut
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Efexeye posted:i had a job once hand-writing bibles from home for $8 a page No no, it's Harry Potter you do this with http://www.419eater.com/html/cyril_ifey.htm
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Jan 6, 2017 23:21
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A SWEATY FATBEARD posted:I've closed my paypal account because the whole internet panhandling stuff is an embarrassing debacle. I'll post stories from the army in the following days. How much did you get?
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Tortuga posted:How much did you get? Precisely zero.
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