Pick a Door

@AmbiePam (92789)
United States
March 6, 2018 11:29pm CST
I got notice this afternoon, just like everyone in my apartment building, that the apartment complex would be having some concrete work done this Friday. It starts at 8am, and they won't be finished until 8pm. So they told us we could either leave before eight and stay gone all day, or stay in our apartment and not leave until after 8pm. I thought they meant not leaving with our cars, but they were talking about the breeze ways, and sidewalks, so we literally can't leave the building, or are apartments. I'm leaning towards staying in my apartment. I don't want to leave my dog alone all that time. Plus, I can't think of how I could stay occupied that long without my back hurting, and no place to really lay down and relax. Maybe I'll get me the fruit tartelette you see in this picture. It's a pastry shell with a hardened chocolate encrusted bottom, filled with custard, topped by strawberries, kiwi, and mango. It's edges are almond rimmed. Years and years ago my parents bought me a big one in lieu of a birthday cake (had to be my early twenties). It was so huge! It certainly was good though. Should I stay in Friday, or venture out all day?
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
8 Mar 18
I think I would just stay in, watch a movie or two and just relax.
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@AmbiePam (92789)
• United States
8 Mar 18
You know I was going to, but it stupidly just occurred to me how loud it will be, and I get migraines. Maybe I can find heavy duty earplugs.
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@GardenGerty (160696)
• United States
15 Mar 18
I hope you got your tartlet to console you. I am one that would have stayed home.
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@AmbiePam (92789)
• United States
15 Mar 18
And I did!
@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
8 Mar 18
That's a really horrible decision to have to make. What if you work 2nd shift, 2pm-11pm. You're not going to be awake before 8am, but you'll have to leave at some point. But I guess the work has to be done.. Well, I hope they aren't really loud causing you to not be able to relax!
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@AmbiePam (92789)
• United States
8 Mar 18
Yes, the more I think about it the more I realize I better buy earplugs since I get migraines. Darn. They are right about the foundation sinking though. There is a huge gap in the stairs on the middle floor. I just didn't think they'd do anything about it.
• United States
11 Mar 18
@AmbiePam Well how did it go? Were you able to relax?
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@AmbiePam (92789)
• United States
11 Mar 18
@katsmeow1213 The ear plugs I bought weren't worth a darn, but it turns out they came the day before it was all planned and did the loudest work then. So that Friday the noise was negligible. The actual noisy day gave me a very small headache. So, not bad.
@jstory07 (139742)
• Roseburg, Oregon
7 Mar 18
Since you have a bad back and you have your dog you should stay home. The food in your picture looks really good.
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• United States
7 Mar 18
I probably would stay home and relax rather than trying to find something to do for that amount of time
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@AmbiePam (92789)
• United States
7 Mar 18
I hope it doesn't get too loud. I asked for more details this morning, and they are hammering all of the old concrete out and pouring a new foundation for the floor under me.
@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
7 Mar 18
With that kind of choice, I would stay home. That looks really good.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
8 Mar 18
I would go crazy with the noise. So, I would take the dog and visit somebody of if the weather was nice just go on an adventure.
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@AmbiePam (92789)
• United States
8 Mar 18
I'm starting to think you're right.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
8 Mar 18
@AmbiePam A few times when similar things have happened in my building, I got out of there and only came back at the end of the day. I found interesting to do. A couple of times they have closed the water for the whole day. No way am I going to hang around here when there is a whole exciting world out there.
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@mydanods (6513)
• Nigeria
7 Mar 18
I think you should venture out. Go to see a friend and take the dog with you.
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@AmbiePam (92789)
• United States
7 Mar 18
That's a good suggestion, but not everyone I know will let a dog in their home.
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@mydanods (6513)
• Nigeria
7 Mar 18
@AmbiePam Then go without the dog if there is still time.
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@yugocean (9963)
• India
8 Mar 18
Layfdown and relax on your bed; eat sleep drink.
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@AmbiePam (92789)
• United States
8 Mar 18
I don't think I can sleep while they jack up the concrete, but you never know!
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@yugocean (9963)
• India
8 Mar 18
@AmbiePam Today is 8th
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@Tampa_girl7 (50256)
• United States
23 Mar 18
I think that I would stay home.
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@AmbiePam (92789)
• United States
23 Mar 18
I did.
@JudyEv (340200)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Mar 18
I'd stock on a few great tartlets and have a day long part, just you and your dog. A fruit tartlet like this is Vince's first choice whenever we go into a bakery for something sweet.
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@AmbiePam (92789)
• United States
7 Mar 18
It looks pretty hard to resist.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
10 Mar 18
Home! so what did you do?
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
9 Mar 18
I am glad you enjoyed it. I hope you and your dog were ok staying in the apartment.
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@AmbiePam (92789)
• United States
10 Mar 18
Yes, we made it well.
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
11 Mar 18
@AmbiePam That is good AmbiePam.
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
8 Mar 18
Oh dear. I think I would choose stay in all day, too. I hope you get that fruit tart. It looks good
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@snowy22315 (180805)
• United States
8 Mar 18
I think staying home would probably be the best bet.
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@LadyDuck (471421)
• Switzerland
7 Mar 18
I would also decide to stay inside. Twelve hour outside waiting to go back home are too long.
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@Courtlynn (67085)
• United States
7 Mar 18
Sounds like youd be better off staying in.
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@MsBooklover (3974)
• United States
7 Mar 18
That is a long time to be out. I would stay and find ways comfort your back and your dog. Take a nice long bath.
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
7 Mar 18
Well considering your back, dog and being comfortable home is best. Your dog must need to go out for their regular business...so you got to be sure your dog can do his or her business too. If you can stay home and let your dog do their business it's great and more comfortable, if not, you got to find a place you can be comfortable and your dog can do their business too. Good luck!
@anikoonline (3250)
• Hungary
7 Mar 18
As you have backache, I think you should stay at home. I think a day out could be bad for your back.
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