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By ingrid
@ridingbet (66854)
Philippines
November 15, 2018 10:21pm CST
My big brother and sister asked for my help regarding how to put up the tarpaulin at the veranda to shield off the sun's rays at midday.
I told them that 2 pulleys are needed and I also instructed them where to insert the ropes and on which side of the tarpaulin should the ropes hang. It was perfect 2 days ago. My sister was so enthusiastic to pull down and up the ropes until...
My sister wanted to improve it. My brother went overnight with his friends and my son is in school. We are only 2 at home. An OCD, she told me she will 'improve' the tarp. I was irked but didn't say a word. I do not want to have an argument with her. I silently assisted her in whatever she wanted to do.
Well, right now,the tarp is hanging loosely and it can't be rolled up. She doesn't want my suggestion so I let her do it alone. I just assist in holding the ropes and the ladder.
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@amitkokiladitya (171928)
• Agra, India
16 Nov 18
It is better to remain quiet in front of people who think they know everything. If I were you, I don't think I would have rendered a helping hand.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
17 Nov 18
yes, i stepped back when she said she can do it all by herself.
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@Letranknight2015 (51914)
• Philippines
16 Nov 18
Let her do it if she doesn't like your advice anyways. kinda reminds me of my day yesterday.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
17 Nov 18
yes, she did it by herself. now, i would not even dare to pull down the tarp when it is hot, because for sure she will say something again.
@LadyDuck (470942)
• Switzerland
17 Nov 18
@ridingbet It's the only way to go with stubborn people, they must do wrong to learn.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
17 Nov 18
@LadyDuck hahaha. yes. this afternoon, she was again complaining that the tarp cannot be rolled up because the placement of the pulleys is not right. i just kept quiet.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
17 Nov 18
yes, and as usual, she does not like to be corrected, so i let her do her own style.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
17 Nov 18
thank you. i did not assist my sister anymore because i did not like what he was erroneously doing.
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
17 Nov 18
yes hija. i can climb that ladder, in fact, when i go up to our roof, i use the ladder.
my sister can climb only up to that height.
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
17 Nov 18
@ridingbet
She is full of determination then.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
23 Nov 18
@JustBhem yes and she ignores our pieces of advice and suggestions. she sticks to what she believes in.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
23 Nov 18
that is what i do. when she asks, i answer. but sometimes she rants that is why i ask and then she responds with sarcasm. haaaayyy!
You are so patient Ingrid.@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
17 Nov 18
yes that is an attitude /trait/quality which i consider an asset, but also a liability, because they might abuse me. hahaha
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
17 Nov 18
it was my sister, @putri. yes, she is my only sister who i have some animosities as always.
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@leny34 (8506)
• Sidoarjo, Indonesia
17 Nov 18
@ridingbet oh so that's your sister?
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@RingoBerry (71)
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17 Nov 18
That looks a bit dangerous to be honest. If its that lose, the movement of the tarp specially when its windy or rainny, can degrade the rope faster and eventually break.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
17 Nov 18
it is tied toghtly, the rope i mean, and the 2 pulleys are positioned correctly. it won't be blown off easily. although it is windy, this is not so strong as when there is a typhoon here.
