Does anyone have wise words about indoor allergens

I bought a Healthmate+ Junior air cleaner unit, on a rec from a friend. It seems that the air has been better with it.

Coke and pepsi always tasted OK to me. What I liked about them was the lift. Sugar high plus caffeine boost. No high, there are tons of stuff that taste better to me.

Sugar high plus caffiene boost is why I drink Mt Dew and Mello Yello. I hate the taste of every other soda, even regular Coke which I loved as a teenager. I don't bother with Diet anything anymore because it tastes awful. If I can't get sugar+caffiene it isn't worth it; I'll drink tea or water with a little fruit juice. A couple times a year I decide I'm not gonna drink sugary soda anymore and I quit, but like an addict I always go back.

All the bank horror stories! This is the second one I've heard about CHase in one day! Dear God. THis is why I'm hesitating about moving my checking account. I've been with PNC for over a decade and have had no problems with them. But the nearest branch in Virginia is a two-hour drive away, and that's hard to justify. I have a checking account with the local bank that gave me my mortgage (SunTrust), but it's been two years and they've still been unable to link my mortgage account with my checking account, and that doesn't make me feel comfortable transferring all my business to them.

Congrats to your little brother, Amy!

Happy birthday to sarameg and Sox!

Ugh. Guys, please remind me to never ever talk about my emotional state with my parents? It always goes badly.

I had a CapOne credit card for almost 15 years but after a series of unpleasant interactions (summarily doubled my interest rate, insisted that the only personal loan available to me was for three times the amount I had requested, outright refused to allow me to speak with anyone other than the first-level customer service rep), I decided I was spending way too much time arguing with an entity that was supposed to be a service provider. In response to my statement that I was going to cancel my account because of the issues, I was essentially told not to let the metaphorical door hit me. I later read an article that suggested that a change in business strategy had CapOne's management seeking out customers who maintained high balances over a long period of time - which is the opposite of me. This all happened several years ago and the company may have changed its approach (it keeps sending me applications inviting me to come back) but I'd rather not deal with that company again.

On related note, many of you are referencing PNC - what does that stand for?

Looks like I will be hitting urgent care in the morning. Despite the new drugs, my shoulder will not quit spasming. Neither heat nor ice make a difference. Stabbity, stab, stab.

PNC Bank. According to Wikipedia,

In 1982, Pittsburgh National Corporation and Provident National Corporation merged into a new entity named PNC Financial Corporation.

I need your collective help. Topic: showerheads

I replaced the shower head on the shower today, but the shower head was dripping water even after it was turned off.

So I took the showerhead off and I noticed the pipe coming out of the water has a slow drip. Is it normal for this pipe to have a slow leak?

How much plumbing trouble am I potentially in?

It's not normal for that pipe to have a slow leak. Is it a separate shower or shower with a tub?

eta: My first thought is that it's in the hot/cold valves, which could be as little as the minimum plumber charge, to replace a seal.

okay, thanks. it is a separate shower. the tub is on the other side of the wall.

Lokes just spent 3.5 hrs on the deck as Karen and I ate and drank and talked a lot. Why does he think he need to go back out there? Very nice evening. I adore Karen. She's good people.

I met erinaceous tonight! She finally learned my real name. She sends her best wishes.