I took a leap and fell flat on my face! Fuck yeah!

Dec 27, 2016 11:43 AM

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I had reached a point where I was losing my mind working all the time (I took 3 days off in 4 years) and losing people I cared about at record speed (6 deaths in short order). So after spending last Christmas watching my friend of 20+ years die in hospice I had enough. I sold my business and sold off a lot of my possessions and rebuilt my house in Florida to give it to my mother who was recently disabled. Then I moved away from everyone and everything I knew to live in a 100 year old cabin in the middle of a national forest:

This bitch, this bitch right here. I don't even know where to start. The second day I was in the house I was moving appliances and the kitchen floor joists broke and took out all of the plumbing. Leading to living for over two months without running water. I was way more off the grid than I ever anticipated. No showers, no toilets, no clean dishes, etc for months. It was a nightmare. My poor neighbors had to see me showering on the front porch in the rain shortly after I moved in! I found out the entire back of the house was held up by just a few joists because of rotten and split joists. Oh and one just missing, just fucking gone. How the fuck does a floor joist get up and leave!? I re-plumbed the entire house which was a nightmare. Then the well pump failed. Then the line from the well to the house ruptured. Then the roof started leaking furthering the floor problems. Bees! Oh my god the fucking bees. My first month I must have had 4 dozen wasp or yellow jacket stings. At one point the yellow jackets built a nest in the wall on the back of the bathroom and when I sprayed the wall they swarmed into the house. Fun times! Everything broke, seriously everything. I have been through a stove, a washer, a fridge, a furnace, a beautiful Samsung 4k tv that lasted like 3 weeks, computers. This house hates electronics and kills them in no time. I can't figure out if it is the rat's nest of wiring, the constant power surges and outages, or the incredible amount of moisture that rolls down the mountain and sits under the house making everything feel wet. Now the drainage system is completely fucked but I can't really deal with it because:

I can't walk or drive so I am now stuck in this shit hole. I haven't been able to take the trash to the dump in weeks and nothing drains (the house smells like Rosie O'Donnell's taint after a marathon session of hot tubing in Trump's ball sweat) . I can't get to the grocery store to get more groceries and the damn freezer died (everything dies here) and ruined most of the groceries I had. Nothing drains so doing dishes, taking a shit or a shower, or anything that requires water is made even more complicated. There is so much to do and I am stuck in bed or on the couch.

It is still so much more peaceful than my previous life. I am forced to learn how to fix new things constantly, usually in pretty crap conditions. I have no major bills or debt. No one bugs me EVER. At the end of the day I can still sit on the front deck and listen to the creek and relax (it really is the most peaceful place I have ever been). So fuck you house/leg/money/broken shit I am gonna win!

I'm sorry OP but I haven't laughed this much in ages. It sounds horrifying but at the same time like straight out of a dark comedy movie.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

It's a beautiful place and I wish you the best of luck in restoring it. You'll persevere brother.

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

No disrespect, but why move to the middle of nowhere if you'll still have neighbors close enough to see you showering on the front porch?

9 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 1

I live at the end of an old logging road with two other houses on the road. Unfortunately, my neighbors are giving up moving.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

@OP this you?

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Essentially yes, though not quite as good looking.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I want to see progress on the money pit. If it's that rough now, the victory shall be inmense. I wish you the best.

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Please post repair updates. When you're back on your feet that is.

9 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

Every house everywhere is falling apart and things are constantly breaking. Welcome to home ownership.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I am aware, this ain't my first rodeo. This one is special though, very special.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

You sir are crazy. But it requires hellofa balls to be this badass crazy. I wish you best of luck.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I often dream of dropping out of life and retreating to the woods. Never give up, never surrender.

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

You have to be really lucky to be this unlucky.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Yes, yes you do.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I feel like it would be cheaper to build a new house on the property or get one of those tiny homes to live in until you get the house fixed

9 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

Glad you found peace. You didn't have the place inspected before buying/moving in tho?

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

It was my grandfathers place. He left it to me in his will. He was sick the last 7-8 years so it is in disrepair big time.

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

That makes more sense. It being a family place makes it more special too.

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Stop fixing the shithole, tear it down and build something new that works! Better than just throwing money into a black hole.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Well I'm proud of you. And that is way too much for any one human to put up with. May Ron Swanson come with rapidity to fix your cabin.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Say joist again, say it again I fucking dare you

9 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

Joist motherfucker!

9 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

Goddammit, okay, you called my bluff, I can't really do anything about it from here.

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

HA!

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

My sis lived in a cabin, in Alaska, with no amenities. She made it five years. Still, it's one of her fondest memories.

9 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 0

Isn't that called Stockholm Syndrome?

9 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 0

I guess you could make an argument for that. Much like my childhood.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Dude, I need to get away from everything. I can fix sinks and electrical problems and everything! When can I move in!?

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Lol

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

@OP I had a house that ate electronics once. It was the power surges. Bad wiring. Had to get a big UPS to protect my computers.

9 years ago | Likes 27 Dislikes 0

Yeah the wiring is a nightmare. There are wires just run on the ground under the house twisted together. I have a ups on my main rig.

9 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 1

Invest in a Voltage Stabilizer, then UPS behind the stabilizer. The UPS' battery will last longer since it got cleaner stabilized currents.

9 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

not an electrician, but work for a power company. make sure your neutral coming into the house is good. And check your ground.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

If your electrical system is a rats nest, you should probably replace it - all of it - & make it 100% waterproof while you're at it

9 years ago | Likes 19 Dislikes 0

Sorry about your knee. I know the feeling all to well.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Unfortunately, I do too. This is not the first time I have destroyed my knee. It will be a long few months but I will be back at it.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Unfortunately just takes time.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You should turn it into a documentary. Or a comdey. It works either way

9 years ago | Likes 43 Dislikes 1

plumber drove up is a classic. Or meeting the neighbors covered in soap taking a shower on the front porch. Etc, etc, etc 2/2

9 years ago | Likes 26 Dislikes 0

A comedy definitely. My family and friends love the stories. The time I had to drag the dog out of the creek naked covered in mud as the 1/2

9 years ago | Likes 26 Dislikes 0

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Yes

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

i would watch the crap out of this.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

How about a comedocumentary?

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

9 years ago | Likes 57 Dislikes 0

Oh Magoo, You've done it again!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

So perfect!

9 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

Majestic af

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

That was fun to read. Have fun OP

9 years ago | Likes 99 Dislikes 1

I was born to lead not read

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

I am having a blast despite it all. It is truly an adventure and I am building the character of 10 men.

9 years ago | Likes 65 Dislikes 1

What national park are you in? If you don't mind me asking

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

But did ya get the girl?

9 years ago | Likes 39 Dislikes 0

So far so good.

9 years ago | Likes 70 Dislikes 1

And now you made front page. Nigga, she ain't about to walk away from a handy man with internet fame...

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Awww snap, it is in the bag.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Better love story than Twilight!

9 years ago | Likes 18 Dislikes 0

More pictures of the house @op !

9 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 0

Once I can walk around the place again I will do just that.

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 1

That house looks beautiful. If I hadn't of met my fiance I would have dropped out of school and done something very similar

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Here is an old shot of the front of the house though. http://imgur.com/WZaqPDX

9 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 0

That's a pretty neat looking place :)

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Dude, I really thought it was worse.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

That picture is from like 10 years ago. However, you can kinda see the sagging of the porch and the roof starting there.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

My dream is to live somewhere like that during summers. I hope that you're still enjoying living there even with all the trouble.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It's not hideous!

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Awww thanks!

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

So ... as a contractor. .. it sounds like I would enjoy it there for about three months ...

9 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

Is this where I get on line?

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

The last contractor I called said "No". The engineer said "I can tell you what it will take for $1000. "

9 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

If its structurally unsound, you'll have to pay that engineer before a contractor will touch it. And, a decent contractor is going to work â‘ 

9 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

â‘¡ the cost of those plans into their estimate regardless. They're just necessary. You should probably bite the bullet and pay the engineer.

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

I did. $35-40K to fix the foundation/walls. Which is a big stopping point.

9 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

Are the foundations good? You should read up on uninterruptible power supplies. http://ehomerecordingstudio.com/uninterruptible-power-supply

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

No the foundation is pretty fubared. I am going to have to reevaluate the plan after I have surgery

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I saw a support beam sitting on top of stacked rocks once. A couple jacks and temporary supports, a few bags of concrete, good as new.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Yeah my walls are double layered brick with flagstone over it sitting on mud. There are two pilings under the entire house.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

also check the wiki page, they should help keep your electronics from unstable power damage

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Take me with you....I'm handy as fuck

9 years ago | Likes 156 Dislikes 0

Still got a place ? I'm studying engineering so... electronics ? No probs.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

no homo bro, but I would like to live with you

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

If women can't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.

9 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

Im fairly certain theres a bunch of dudes that would do this, including myself... to reiterate what @shikotenator said no homo.

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

He who masturbates without sock comes in handy.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I'm a dude.....but at this point...I'm not sure where this comment is going....

9 years ago | Likes 71 Dislikes 0

How are you at plumbing and electricity?

9 years ago | Likes 48 Dislikes 0

Water and electricity, sounds like a party to me. (I mean a bad combo)

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

handy as fuck man, handy as fuck...

9 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 0

The handiest

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You heard the man. "Handy as fuck" . What more do you need

9 years ago | Likes 59 Dislikes 0

Could have been a typo. Maybe he is handsy.

9 years ago | Likes 86 Dislikes 0

So one way or another, you win right? I know you're OP and all, but stop being a faggot.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

You are a god Damm funny writer, seriously, out of all the trash I read here, you are one funny fucker.

9 years ago | Likes 44 Dislikes 0

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Why would you move into a 100 year old house that's run down and in generally terrible condition? Did you not inspect it before moving?

9 years ago | Likes 446 Dislikes 4

Can we talk about how the second meme was on the front page a few days ago?

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

This is my dream, but I can fix just about anything

9 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 0

Maybe to start an underground fighting ring that quickly branches to other cities by your dissociative alternate ego?

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Why would you not?

9 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 5

It was my grandfather's house. He left it to me when he passed last year and asked me to take care of it for him.

9 years ago | Likes 519 Dislikes 6

You're not in Stardew valley by any chance?

9 years ago | Likes 40 Dislikes 0

i was gonna say. stardew valley irl.

9 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

Could you contract in some help with renovating the house for a few months to make it more livable?

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

He probably hid that joist somewhere, and spent about 6 months laughing about it. "This'll teach him to live in some Florida suburbs!"

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

That's awesome. You usually have to be grandfathered in to live in a Natl park at all. Hang in there and it'll be a treasure one day

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Sounds like Stardew Valley almost

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Sorry to hear that. But right now you really should focus on get to a better living condition. Maybe move to a apartment.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

And if you need money, sold it. Maybe someone will build a nice house on it. Then later if you have the money you can buy it back.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Well that makes everything make a lot more sense. My house is that old and half as broken and I still want to quit, good luck!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Well, at least it's least it's paid for.

9 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

True story. At the end of the day I own two houses and have most of my health lol.

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

That awesome man. The biggest thing with an old house is having time and patience when working on it. It'll absolutely be worth it.

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

And money...lots and lots of money.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I think by "taking care of it for him" he actually meant for you to burn it down and end the curse.

9 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

well there's your problem. grandpa is messing with you. "you're gonna learn how to fix things!"

9 years ago | Likes 26 Dislikes 0

This is important information to leave out. I thought you were an idiot who failed to inspect a house before buying

9 years ago | Likes 20 Dislikes 0

Yep, same here.

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 2

#Whenppldontunderstandtheyregettingtrolled

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

for ppl who don't get it, it's Stardew Valley

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Well that's a damn good reason. It'll be beautiful when you're done with it. Although, you'll never really be done with it, and that's ok

9 years ago | Likes 83 Dislikes 2

Indeed. It will take a ton but it will be worth it in the end.

9 years ago | Likes 40 Dislikes 1

This sounds like the plot to a movie. Write it into a book OP! Or constantly update us!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Really glad you're sticking with it and haven't gotten burned out over a few months. Nice job.

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

It'll be worth it, but trust me, there is no "end."

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

That's just not true. If you can build a new house and expect it to not fall apart constantly, you can refurbish one the same.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Is this PA? Do you have to follow the rules for doing anything to an older house?

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It is NC, and no there are no rules here.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

glad to see my home state is treating you well.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

cool where abouts is it I am near hickory NC just off the mountain

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Welcome to here. I have a porn studio in the mountains of NC. Not in a national forest however.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

Nice! If you ever need a crippled guy for a scene let me know.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

I can hear him laughing.

9 years ago | Likes 629 Dislikes 0

Indeed a nasty old fart,that grandad.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

9 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

Me too. He once watched me try to cut a tree up with an ax the wrong way for 2 hours before he told me what I was doing wrong.

9 years ago | Likes 323 Dislikes 2

bet you know how to fuckin do it now though lol, seriously op that house is beautiful and the land its on is probably even more gorgeous

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I am a bit of an expert at all things ax, machete, and chainsaw now.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

wait. I'm not sure someone without the common sense to properly use an axe should be living out there.

9 years ago | Likes 121 Dislikes 6

I was like 8. I didn't quite understand the whole wedge aspect yet.

9 years ago | Likes 147 Dislikes 1

I'm pretty sure that house is being haunted by your grandfather, still teaching you life lessons.

9 years ago | Likes 26 Dislikes 0

Have you considered buying a tent and living in the garden instead?

9 years ago | Likes 2132 Dislikes 3

Genuinely just laughed so goddam hard!

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

The Emperor approves of this proposal.

9 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

Holy crap I'm laughing so hard

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

9 years ago | Likes 67 Dislikes 0

Deadwood

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Who is this nice, trustworthy-looking guy?

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

A tertiary character in the unbelievably amazing HBO series Deadwood. Warning, loads of cursing and they love the word "consumer". Mustwatch

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Consumer was auto corrected, thinking rooster sucker and maybe the censorship won't get it

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Ah thanks. I've heard of Deadwood. Will make the effort to watch it now. Fucking love some good swears too

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Censored by auto-correct? Lol!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Just now saw that ,how about rooster sucker, chuckle chuckle

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

My "neighbors" rehab classic campers. I have toyed with the idea of taking one of them and putting it in the yard.

9 years ago | Likes 573 Dislikes 1

I can see that being an option. Do it.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Do it. Based on what you're describing you need to rebuild. The wiring is definitely the cause of the appliance problems.

9 years ago | Likes 58 Dislikes 0

I am sure it is. There are wires run under the house just laying on the ground twisted together.

9 years ago | Likes 24 Dislikes 0

Yeah that's definitely not good. Take the time to rebuild. If you work on problems as they come you'll have a money pit situation.

9 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

Yeah it is on the list. The whole house is in shambles though. Exterior walls crumbling, joist broken, foundation is gone, etc etc etc

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

I'm no electrician, but I'm pretty sure wires and dirt don't get along. Especially wet dirt.

9 years ago | Likes 29 Dislikes 0

Yeah I have a similar opinion

9 years ago | Likes 18 Dislikes 0

I assume you don't mean taking a neighbour to put in your yard, cos I'm pretty sure that's a federal crime or something :P

9 years ago | Likes 144 Dislikes 0

You just have to sign up as their registered guardian. Dead easy.

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

No one cares up here. The cops didn't even shrug when I told them I was gonna bury the local druggies in the back 40 if they robed me.

9 years ago | Likes 114 Dislikes 1

At least they'd know where to find them.

9 years ago | Likes 74 Dislikes 0

Small town living for the win!

9 years ago | Likes 41 Dislikes 0

I don't think they would bother. The same cops told me if I saw any clowns in the woods to shoot them and they would take care of it.

9 years ago | Likes 84 Dislikes 0

I would hate if someone ever robed me. I'm wearing it for a reason, don't just take it off of me!

9 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 0

That's derobing though

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Hey hey hey I blame the painkillers for my lack of spelling and grammar. The real reason is public schools though...

9 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

Oh and no one told me of the intestinal terror of taking opioid opain killers and living off of beans, pasta, and rice. If I ever poo it is

9 years ago | Likes 2024 Dislikes 10

Yes hydration is key, 12 - 19 gallons a day.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 7

Blueberries, raisins, spinach and sweet will make you poo a shitstorm.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Get over the pills, smoke weed instead, wont bind you up or tank your liver.. Psyllium husk, add a few tsp to breakfast or dinner or a glass

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Of juice..

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Water and stool softener

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Apple juice. And water.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

So did you and the lady work out or did she lose interest due to ER trip + shitty house?

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

She stuck around for 10 days and is planning to come back already. That is a good sign I think.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Congrats, I'm happy for you. :) Imgur causes love!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

do you have a job? id love to do this but i dont think i have enough money :[

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Senna, take it! Lol

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Pear juice, it helps nature, uh, find a way. http://www.rwknudsenfamily.com/knudsen/products/organic-juice-pear.png Tastes great too!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

what are you talking about? i eat pasta every day and i'm 100% fine, i'd die without pasta

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

you still enjoying the forest life?

6 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

No one told me either but opiates block you right the fuck up. Congrats on destroying whatever toilet you use

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I feel your pain dawg. Lots and lots of laxatives my friend

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Dude, water. So. Much. Water.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

How about some fruits?

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

If you're eating bananas stop. I was eating one a day while on pain meds for a back injury. They harden your stool.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Don't get addicted to them there pills

9 years ago | Likes 21 Dislikes 0

Did you not get the house inspected?

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Inherited it. I knew it was bad, just not this bad.

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

In the meantime do you have a composting toilet, water collection, and an outdoor shower set up? I've lived this way before. Not fun.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

At least you didn't splash the cash on this! Goodluck on the rest of the jobs and the rest of your life @op

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Also I suggest getting surge protecting stuff i.e. extensions cords - I'm no electrician but I'd wager it would probably save you trouble

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

With messy power, surge protectors may not cut it. Appliances, sure. But a UPS with good isolation is the key to keeping electronics alive.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Don't forget to add carrots to your rice and beans when cooking. They help digestion and taste good.

9 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

And oranges for the fiber and so ya' don't get the skurvy!

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Did you know, that if oranges are unavailable or too costly, potatoes will give enough vitamin C and are cheaper?

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You might wanna look into lightning strikes, probably whats killing your electronics.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Magnesium Citrate! The dissolvable drink kind, brand called Natural Calm. It will help you poop and is great for stress and muscle tension.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Stuff clears you out hardcore.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Just eat some greasy-as-hell food and take a lax. You will be in serious pain when the time comes, otherwise. Source: personal opiate use.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Boy you're gonna kill that forest

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Dude! Milk of magnesia, STAT. The last thing you can handle right now is a ruptured hemorrhoid or a hernia when you birth your poo brick.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I feel you guy, been on high dose oxy for two years. Get Metmucil or generic, take as prescribed. Prune juice or dry prunes, boil & cool.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Oh you poor bastard. If you can manage it, get a saltwater enema. It's your only salvation.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Drink a lot of water. Just drown yourself in it, pretty much. You don't want it to get dehydrated.

9 years ago | Likes 129 Dislikes 0

That might work, but not in the way you are thinking. The well water has a tendency to give you what I refer to as "the butt faucet."

9 years ago | Likes 64 Dislikes 1

Ah yes, the rectal waterfall attack.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

A friend calls it, "pissing out of your ass," but "butt facet" sounds just as horrible. Good god.

9 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

Rectal waterfall attack.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

But wouldn't that help?

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Well, thanks for that imagery. I was, in fact, not advising OP to drink bacteria infested water, just to clarify with ya'll.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Shittin through a screen door!

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

And never touch a wire!!!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Ed Zachary!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Prune juice works

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Maybe try one of the competing brands of composting toilet. At least you can shit when the water dies. You got this man.

9 years ago | Likes 25 Dislikes 0

Does an OP shit in the woods?

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

No I just build tiny smelly log cabins in the woods.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I have fond memories of lincoln logs, and they may have just been ruined.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Ask poo questions get poo answers.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Not lately

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Stool Softener, water, more water, laxitive, more water, be prepared to cry.

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Not laxatives- they cause awful cramps. I broke my patella once too-lots of pain meds. Milk of magnesia is the way to go here. A LOT!

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Oh I cry anyway. Being a 6'1" man trying to use a tiny toilet in an uber-cramped bathroom without bending my knee is painful at best.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Is there a tub or a spot you can prop your heel while you sit? Or can you sit sideways? It will make you a lot more comfortable.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It is a tiny toilet that is tucked in between the wall and vanity with only a couple of inches of clearance. It is terribly awkward.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

So theres no way you can get a non-cursed house that's also in a remote location so you can maybe be more comfortable? Best wishes <3

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

docusate + senna will help. try both of those in combo.

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Textbook treatment for OIC right here!

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

As a pharmacy tech... no not these. They'll just stimulate without the lubrication. You know what I'm sayin'? Try lactulose.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 2

as a current P3... docusate provides lubrication while senna stimulates. lactulose is basically trash.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I appreciate all the suggestions but I can't get in to town to get anything for at least another week until someone gets here to drive me.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

@op

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

gonna have it's own gravity.

9 years ago | Likes 1665 Dislikes 5

Lets call it poopiter?

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Sorry. Just wet myself laughing at this!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I am using this.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Everything that has mass bends spacetime. Therefore everything has its own gravity. Including every shit you or me have ever taken.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

'Tis why they typically prescribe a form of laxative with pain killers. Enjoy your gravitationally pulling poo @OP

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Omg i feel so bad for you, but holy shit did this make me laugh. +1 for cheering ppl up with your suffering, mate.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Take kratom.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Hey but after that first doozie enlarges that hazy maze cave you should drop bombs like mom's spaghetti.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Just a shower thought: all matter has it's own gravity so all poop has gravity, think about it sometimes

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I can't stop laughing at this hahaha

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Oh honey. Had the same problem after childbirth. It's like passing a brick. Try doing it with a ripped vagina though. So fun.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Technically all your poops have their own gravity. They pull on the earth a minuscule amount, but all poops have that force of pulling up.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Epsom salts, milk of magnesia and general laxitives aught to send the constipation so far away you get diarrhoea

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Try the no pooping drugs and vaginal surgery. I had to ice it down and pray to an entire pantheon of gods.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Dental surgery in Sept. followed by prescription opiod pain meds. OMG the constipation!

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Ugh yes, had spinal surgery 10 yrs ago and was on morphine for 3 days, then percs. Couldn't poop for over a week >.<

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

If you want to hurry it along, I find dosing myself with stuff that has xylitol in it helps ...progress things

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I wish you luck, man. I hope you get better soon and the ghosts hating your house get tired of you and leave.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Your post has made me laugh to the point of tears fit the first time in months.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Happy I could help. Hope 2017 is full of laughs for you!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I have them for my IBD (indeterminate ulcerative mess), and never had this issue. Never thought I would feel lucky about it. but they have

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Opioid specific laxative meds now. good luck

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

We will nickname you Lord Nibbler!

9 years ago | Likes 22 Dislikes 0

I mean... they make drugs for constipation... just take some and shit like a king.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

oh my sweet summer child...

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

They didn't tell me that when I had a leg surgery. Didn't shit for a week. When I finally got to poop, my butt was hurt for four days

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Nice

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It might be fine. You might never poo. Source: on opiate painkillers

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

For something acute like this, ask your doctor for a stool sampler. It saved my life when I had surgery a couple months ago and was on narcs

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

*softener. Big difference. Really big difference.

9 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

Oh. Yeah. I didn't even realize that. Yeah huge difference! Hahaha

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Cranberry Juice and lots of water, also stool softeners. Also baby oil your anus. You can order it all online and have it delivered.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Sailor here; when feeling bunged up, pound down an insane amount of fruit. We call that the key to the shit locker. Cherries oughta do it

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

This comment right here bjust made the entire post

9 years ago | Likes 166 Dislikes 1

GOD DAMN IT I JUST REALIZED THE FUCKING TYPO FUCK YOU ANDROID!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Take magnesium supplements for happy fluffy pooping. Source: took painkillers for years w/same issue.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Happy fluffy poop, sounds like the cutest Japanese advertising icon

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

It's not just an emoji, it's ALIVE!

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Also, a fancy hat

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

But what happened to the woman?

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

This comment alone has driven me to tears. Thank you @OP, and SURVIVE.jpg

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I was on those bastards for 4 years. Drink ALL the water!

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Just what I was going to say

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

The water part that is

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

not gonna lie, i want to be informed when this bomb drops. made my mom proud yesterday by taking 4 poops!

9 years ago | Likes 63 Dislikes 0

I am not sure imgur is ready for that post. I'll have to pm you.

9 years ago | Likes 59 Dislikes 0

Imgur loves big dumps, DO IT! :D

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

More like BM you amirite? Sorry.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Do yourself a favor and buy stool softener and a stack of magazines. Godspeed @BigSecksi

9 years ago | Likes 26 Dislikes 0

Ask them for a trial of movantik for narcotic opioid constipation. I have been on high doses of percocet and oxycontin for almost 2 years.

9 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 1

I have been dealing with it for a long time so I know exactly what you're going through. It is specifically designed for this problem.

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

Are you in the US? I'm asking because I've been on percocet and oxycontin and now the Government is telling me I have to use a lower dose.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I'm not on a huge amount as it is.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

I am in the US on the southern east coast. I am in pain management due to a botched double ankle reconstruction. I take the maximum daily...

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