NeptuneNancy42

NeptuneNancy42 t1_jdh70d4 wrote

Reply to comment by zebrawithflowers in RIPTA first-timer by cinnamonh

My son and I made the mistake with the 66 bus at CCRI! Both buses arrived at about the same time, but we didn’t know there were two, so we just got on the first one that came. Realized the mistake while heading south on 95! Got off at the train station and waited for the bus north! At least there was the train to providence as our backup. 😂

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NeptuneNancy42 t1_jb21nxz wrote

Reply to Cost to convert oil to gas? by EmperorMing101

We’re in Barrington and did this a few years ago. We had oil but needed to replace the boiler, so converted to gas.

You’ll need to hire a plumber before you can submit your paperwork. (At least this is how it worked before RI Energy took over.) A big part of the cost is what boiler you choose. We went with Viessmann. Call around and see what different plumbers would charge you for the boiler and the inside work.

We had gas in the street so hooking us up and providing the meter was free; I think being free depends on your distance from the street. Funny enough, National Grid told us we didn’t have gas in the street; it was our neighbor who told us we did, because he paid to extend the line!

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NeptuneNancy42 t1_j9hdmzh wrote

Reply to comment by Proof-Variation7005 in Restaurants that are good with allergies? by honeycomb67

In talking to staff, you get a sense of how familiar they are in dealing with food allergies. If you’re not comfortable with the response, you eat elsewhere. Sometimes they tell you they’ve all had training, sometimes they brush you off. If it’s the latter, you go somewhere else, as they likely aren’t cleaning surfaces, using new utensils, etc., before making your meal.

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NeptuneNancy42 t1_j9ggzct wrote

Reply to Restaurants that are good with allergies? by honeycomb67

I don’t have any restaurant recommendations for you, but if your boyfriend lives in New England, check out https://www.nefoodallergy.org

They have offices in West Hartford, CT and Quincy, MA. My son did the protocols for peanuts and treenuts at the CT office when he was in high school. After the initial visit, one goes back every two weeks to up-dose, so if you have to travel, it’s not too bad.

It’s not a cure but it is life-changing in that he no longer has to worry about cross-contamination. As long as a meal doesn’t contain peanuts or treenuts, he’s good! We can go to restaurants without pre-planning everything these days.

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NeptuneNancy42 t1_iz5r22h wrote

Reply to Single mom with two toddlers how can I get immediate help) by [deleted]

Some Catholic churches have a St. Vincent de Paul society whose purpose is to help people. You could start with the churches in your area and go from there. You don’t have to be a parishioner to ask for help.

My husband and I were volunteers when we lived in NJ and our group would help with rent, food, bills, getting cars repaired, connections to jobs- whatever we had the funds or ability to help with.

Search “St Vincent de Paul” in Google maps and it should bring up locations near you.

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