In both of the buildings that I've lived in, the postman as put a label on the inside back of my box. Most of these banks of mailboxes open and slide forward so the mail person can stick the mail in from the top... they can see the label, but no one else can unless your mailbox is open.
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 10:48 AM on July 4, 2008

oops
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 3:47 PM on July 3, 2008

TV Addict Sex Maniac- Dirt Bike Annie
TVC-15 - David Bowie (Okay, before 1980, but so fucking good)
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 1:15 PM on July 3, 2008

I just sent you an mefi mail with the contact info for my old landlord in that neighborhood.
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 10:46 AM on July 1, 2008

My bf took his guitar with him on our last three trips together (in the last 18 months). He had absolutely no trouble taking in through security and onto the plane. Once was on Jet Blue, and the other two times were US Air. I think we were on 737's/ Airbus. On our last trip about 3 weeks ago, our connecting flight to the tiny airport in my hometown was on a Dehaveland Dash. This is a smaller prop plane with very limited overhead compartments. He did have to gate check the guitar at that... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 12:00 PM on June 30, 2008

You might want to read this thread. It was very helpful to a friend of mine who was trying to make the decision between medical and surgical abortions.
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 9:46 AM on June 29, 2008

Mark Knopfler

and to throw a couple of different names in the mix:

Adrian Belew
Reeves Gabrels
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 7:47 AM on June 27, 2008

My boyfriend is shocked that no one has mentioned Jon Herington, currently in Steely Dan. And can we get some love for Dan Smith?
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 4:15 PM on June 27, 2008

The only time this will ever be relevant is if they are having a worst driver's license photo contest in a bar... and then you just might win a free pitcher of beer (as did my ex-boyfriend).
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 5:15 PM on June 26, 2008

I know that you aren't feeling great about your looks, but I'll give you an alternate take. You have done some thing really great... you've had a book published! This is a notable endeavor... and the dream of many people. But it's also the kind of thing that people put off because they are fat or ill, or for whatever other reason makes them feel inadequate.

You, however, have had this success despite your weight and chronic illness. It does take a brave soul to put... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 5:12 PM on June 26, 2008

Another vote for Amy Sedaris on Letterman.
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 2:39 PM on June 26, 2008

Soundgarden... and I think they pre-date Pearl Jam, although they didn't get successful until after Nirvana and PJ/
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 1:19 PM on June 26, 2008

Oh... I misread the question. I thought we were tracing the roots of this sound.
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 1:20 PM on June 26, 2008

I did this last year after careful consideration in order to pay off my student loans. In my case it was advantageous because my student loan holder (the state of TN) was willing to to settle for 70% of the amount if I paid it off in one lump sum. This savings and the savings of future interest was more that the taxes and penalties that I accrued. I am not a tax or retirement specialist, I am answered from my experience, and what I was told at the time. YMMV.

1) I... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 12:01 PM on June 26, 2008

Lord, sorry about the typos... more than the taxes... I am answering
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 12:03 PM on June 26, 2008

The Secret Commonwealth are a long laboring Nashville celtic band with lots of songs about autumn or evoking autumn.

Specifically: Scarecrow Walkin, Autumn Wind, Frost on the Pumpkin, and Samhein Feis. (You can listed to some of these on their MySpace page).
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 6:35 AM on June 25, 2008

After several blistering burns as a child (hey, it was the 70's), I have two home remedies that I remember working- yogurt and shredded potatoes. I would lay on my stomach, and my mom would slather either yogurt or shredded potatoes over my back and leave it for 15 minutes or so. I would say pretty thickly... like a quarter of an inch of yogurt or half an inch of potatoes. It really sucked the heat out and reduced the pain. And it was so freaking silly, it always cheered me up.
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 7:35 AM on June 24, 2008

Seconding that it's a water bug. I'm also in NYC, and I see these occasionally. Yes, they do get big (although probably more like 2-3 inches instead of 6 inches). And I agree with milarepa... these things tend to occur as individuals and not as infestations. I had to kill one last week.

Just go and get your stuff. Turn on the light, stand in the doorway, and survey your domain. I promise, this guy won't charge you. I have NEVER seen one of these things fly, even... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 5:10 AM on June 24, 2008

The problem is not the condoms, but how they are stored... and this directly relates to your question. I've seen a couple of places in Chelsea where they have a container of these condoms sitting directly by the front window. Fluctuations in temperature, and especially heat from the sun are not good for latex. So I would not pick up any condoms conveniently placed in a window as they may have degraded from improper storage.

But for sure, don't worry what other people... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 9:14 AM on June 23, 2008

Victoria Williams
Malcolm Holcolmbe
Antony and the Johnsons (and while we're at it Klaus Nomi ). Neither of these are traditional per se, but they certainly are mesmerizing.
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 11:43 AM on June 22, 2008

I got my boyfriend this binary watch, and it's pretty cool. It's held up well for the last year, and people are always trying to figure it out. However, I purchased it from the Discovery Store when it was going out of business and paid about $15. I don't know if it's $80 bucks worth of cool.
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 1:59 PM on June 19, 2008

You said you've compile a list of scams. I don't know if it will help, but I work for an international humanitarian organization, and we get calls about these situations all the time. Someone will purport to work for our organization, befriend likely targets through dating sites, and then request money because of any number of reasons... they need to get out of the country due to violence, they aren't getting paid, or the project they work for needs the money. Unfortunately, most of the... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 7:00 AM on June 19, 2008

Regional comfort foods. When I moved to NYC, my mom sent me cans of Sweet Sue Chicken and Dumplings and sliced cured country ham, neither of which I have ever seen in Manhattan.
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 7:47 PM on June 15, 2008

There are some honest landlords out there. Due to eldercare issues, my boyfriend needed to give up his studio apartment in Chelsea where he had lived for 17 years. Rent-stabilized. Incredible location. Walking distance to my office. When he gave his notice, he told the landlord that I was interested in taking over the apartment. The landlord said that was fine... but he would need to check my credit and there would renovations and a rent increase. But he followed the letter of the law...... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 3:37 PM on June 12, 2008

Have you checked out TS Roadmap? My friend Calpernia Addams has a company with another woman, Andrea James, called Deep Stealth. They have some great resources like a workbook on financing transition.
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 5:04 PM on June 10, 2008

Oops, here's the link: TS Road Map
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 5:05 PM on June 10, 2008

oops... sorry for not reading more comprehensively.
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 6:38 PM on June 10, 2008

For what it's worth... you'll eventually get used to it. I am in the exact same situation, and after 4 months, I barely notice anymore. I've pondered putting those little clear peal and stick rubber bumps (they come with some furniture and cabinets) on the corners of the door frame to see if it helps with the volume without preventing the door from latching.
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 5:33 PM on June 10, 2008

...or what you said.
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 5:34 PM on June 10, 2008

I've used extension cords with my AC in two apartments. Six years in my previous place (with an 8000 BTU AC), and now in my current place with a 5000 BTU AC. Never had an inkling of a problem.
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 6:53 PM on June 9, 2008

Shiela Chandra- ABoneCroneDrone
Ray Lynch- Deep Breakfast (totally synth, but one of my favorites from way back)
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 12:52 PM on June 8, 2008

My boyfriend wore these shoes for about 7 or 8 months. I did not notice any change in his legs or ass. And I look at his ass a lot. The main reason he liked them is that he felt it helped his posture and strengthen his back. But eventually they started bothering his feet.
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 8:53 PM on June 7, 2008

Dude, this is a bad idea. Get a freaking blindfold. The A-Team was a fictional show.
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 7:08 PM on June 6, 2008

There is a free bus to Ikea in Elizabeth, NJ that runs from Port Authority on the weekends. Starting June18, there will be a free water taxi leaving from lower Manhattan going to the new Ikea in Red Hook.

You'll hear it a lot but it may take a while to sink in- living space is worth more than having stuff in this city.

Now, that may seem to contradict going to Ikea, but I just downsized from a 500sqft apt to a 380 sqft studio, and Ikea was... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 10:27 AM on June 6, 2008

Adriana Trigiani has several books that take place in southwest Virginia and upper east TN. I think they may road trip to Knoxville in one of theme.

Sharyn McCrumb has many books that take place in east TN. I specifically remember the ones in the Tri-Cities (which is my home town), but I think one of them take place around Knoxville.

( I know what you mean about missing TN. I am heading to Bristol next week, and can't wait!)... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 10:08 AM on June 6, 2008

One more, which I have, but haven't read yet, Heart in the Right Place by Carolyn Jourdan takes place in East TN, around the Smokies.
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 10:12 AM on June 6, 2008

I had something similar happen a couple of years ago. My boyfriend's band was mentioned in a Jeopardy clue, and I wanted to get a copy for him. I ended up going to a Jeopardy message board (I thought it was affiliated with the J-Archive, but I can't find it). Someone there had DVRed the show and offered to burn and send me a copy (and wouldn't take any$ which I offered).
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 7:56 AM on June 6, 2008

I can tell you what I remember (very hazily for sure) from going on a 6th grade field trip to the Eastman Kodak plant in Kingsport, TN in the mid 80's. We toured the plastics lab, and one of the things they made there were those two-liter bottles.

The bottle started out looking like a fat test tube of thick plastic (very phallic), but with the normal screw-threaded neck of a two liter. The tube itself was no wide than the neck. Next, the neck was inserted on a metal... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 1:31 PM on June 5, 2008

I can whole heartedly recommend NYC Moves , one of the highest rated movers on Citimove. I used them in February (moving from Washington Heights to Chelsea), my boyfriend used them in December, and my co-worker, who is one of the most demanding women I know, used them last summer. We all had flawless moves.

I think they are based in the East Village. They were prompt, and took extreme care with my stuff. Nothing was broken or damaged. When they got to my new place, I... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 7:34 PM on June 3, 2008

Have you had a sonogram on your thyroid? I have some of the same symptoms you describe... brain fog and fatigue, dry skin, and trouble swallowing (going back 9 months to a year, some even longer). I was chalking the first two up to a mild depression. Then I noticed one side of my thyroid was swollen.

Go to my doc... the blood tests come back normal (T3, T4, TSH). Get a sonogram, and find that I have a 5 cm tumor, which has probably been growing for 3-4 years. I... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 11:34 AM on June 3, 2008

HotToddy and kimdog: How did this feel? My symptoms were very gradual. In fact, I didn't really think that my trouble with swallowing was the clinical symptom "trouble with swallowing". I could swallow just fine... except food would get stuck in my throat occasionally, then more frequently, and now it's on a daily basis. I do have occasional hoarseness too. But there was no sudden onset of symptoms.

And like hot toddy, I was pretty... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 4:43 PM on June 3, 2008

Lube. You can get KY at any drug store. You don't mention if you are using birth control, but if you are using latex condoms, you must use a water based lube (like KY), and not an oil based lube (vaseline or baby oil) or else you will weaken the integrity of the condom.

And like every one else says... explore and have fun. There are lots of things you can do that won't give you pain.
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 8:54 PM on June 2, 2008

I just bought one of these in green. I'm really loving it.
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 8:27 PM on June 2, 2008

another vote for peanut butter. It dissolves gum.
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 6:03 PM on June 2, 2008 marked best answer

Another vote for too good to be true. Especially if utilities are included. The going rate for 1BR apartments in that area is closer to ~$2000 on the cheap end. Unless this is a short term sublet, and someone is just trying to recoup their rent over a couple of months, I would be very, very suspicous.

But as far as the neighborhood, it's pretty great. One of my favorite restaurants, Indian Cafe, is right there. Very safe, lots of students, lots of amenities, and... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 12:39 PM on June 2, 2008

Like holgate, I 'll suggest you extend your search to Reislings. I've been into them a lot lately, and one I can recommend is Brotherhood 2006 Reisling (from NY!). It's semi-dry, with a great balance of sweet and sharp. And now, I am going to go try the Ravenswood that you mention.
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 6:50 AM on June 2, 2008

I think it falls in the realm of pun. And I think it would be highly subjective as to whether someone would find it annoying or not. I happen to come from a family and have a boyfriend who does this type of word play frequently. Whether I find it annoying or not depends on my mood.
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 2:48 PM on May 31, 2008

My employer pays for language lessons (French or Spanish) up to $600 per semester. We have a high end espresso/cappucino maker, and the office closes at 3pm on Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 7:29 PM on May 30, 2008

Are you sure about the square footage? 300 sq ft is tiny. I just moved to a studio with 380 sq ft, and I can't imagine living with a second person, and you're talking about a 1br with only 300 square ft? You'd be lucky to fit a full size bed.

I vote for the second apartment. With the rigorous study schedule, you (and your partner) will appreciate the second room for quiet and privacy and just not being on top of one another all the damn time.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 9:48 AM on May 30, 2008

One more thought. If you can ask follow-ups, find out if the 2 BR is a true 2BR or if it has been converted. If it's the latter, there may be temporary wall that can be easily taken down to maximize the space.
posted to Ask Metafilter by kimdog at 10:15 AM on May 30, 2008