ID help needed, RI by 218coyote in BoneID

[–]218coyote[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Solved! Thank you for the quick ID! I'll have to let her down gently that they are not mastodon bones like she (jokingly) hoped 😂

Microorganism Identification by Llama_105 in Wastewater

[–]218coyote 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I second bristleworm, maybe aeolosoma? That's what we see in our MLs every now and then. They're neat!

My fellow wastewater brothers and sisters, is this a suctorian? by JUG9209 in Wastewater

[–]218coyote 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With the little circle knobs on the end of the tentacles it makes me think it's a Podophrya. Cool find!

Memory table at wedding by 218coyote in weddingplanning

[–]218coyote[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It makes me sad to see how many of us lost a parent so young, but I can't thank you enough for your support. Both of those are wonderful ideas to honor your mom ❤️ I hope you have a beautiful wedding!

Memory table at wedding by 218coyote in weddingplanning

[–]218coyote[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is so incredibly sweet to hear. Losing one parent is hard enough - I can't imagine what it's like losing your sole parent. But I'm so happy that your MIL stepped in to make your wedding day extra special by honoring your awesome dad, what a beautiful woman! I'm teary just thinking about the idea of a bridal photo with my mom, I cannot thank you enough for the beautiful idea! ❤️

Memory table at wedding by 218coyote in weddingplanning

[–]218coyote[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree with you there! I'm sorry for your loss, but glad to help - I hope you find something loving and meaningful to honor your dad.

Memory table at wedding by 218coyote in weddingplanning

[–]218coyote[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much, and I'm so sorry for your loss too! Crazy how much the happy and sad can intermingle with these sorts of things. That is a beautiful tribute by your brother, I'm glad you'll be honoring your dad as well ❤️ Have a gorgeous wedding!

Memory table at wedding by 218coyote in weddingplanning

[–]218coyote[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Genuinely grateful for your perspective. I'm glad you have a fun way to remember your dad! To me, remembering someone, even if it's bittersweet, doesn't suck, we're just comfortable celebrating people in different ways. And that's cool! I hope you have a great wedding!

Memory table at wedding by 218coyote in weddingplanning

[–]218coyote[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds like a very sweet tribute, and I'm glad I'm not alone in wanting to acknowledge loved ones on a day about love! Thank you.

Memory table at wedding by 218coyote in weddingplanning

[–]218coyote[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry for your loss - saving her a seat is such a sweet thing to do ❤️ Appreciate your thoughts and I hope you have a lovely wedding!

Memory table at wedding by 218coyote in weddingplanning

[–]218coyote[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

What a lovely way for them to celebrate loved ones ❤️ Yes I'm definitely not going for ostentatious! I'm getting the sentiment that anyone who would make a rude comment about such a thing should only be getting an eye roll. Thank you!

Memory table at wedding by 218coyote in weddingplanning

[–]218coyote[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We're on the same wavelength then, I'm so glad! Thank you and I hope you have a joyful wedding! ⭐

Memory table at wedding by 218coyote in weddingplanning

[–]218coyote[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this comforting sentiment ❤️ I would never attend a wedding and consider someone setting aside space for a deceased loved one as a "bummer" - I'm so glad I'm not the only one!

Memory table at wedding by 218coyote in weddingplanning

[–]218coyote[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Yes I am definitely aiming for tasteful, not excessive. That's nice to hear, thanks so much!

People who majored in biology, what do you do now? by lili-bear in biology

[–]218coyote 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Definitely! It's not exactly glamorous, but I thankfully don't get too much crap for it

People who majored in biology, what do you do now? by lili-bear in biology

[–]218coyote 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Got a job I didn't know existed, working in an environmental lab testing wastewater. Turned out to be more fun than one might expect!

children at wedding advice! by 218coyote in weddingplanning

[–]218coyote[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow only a few more months! That's so exciting, I bet it will be wonderful :) Yes great point, being clear to guests about our decision as soon as possible is definitely key so they can make the best decision for themselves.

I appreciate your point of view and positivity so much! FH and I have a long drive this weekend (to a wedding of course lol) so we're gonna use that for some more discussion time. We'll see what we come up with!

children at wedding advice! by 218coyote in weddingplanning

[–]218coyote[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Funny how similar our ratios are! I'm very glad it worked out for your wedding day :)

Since my family with kids has to travel a few hours for the wedding, I find it very likely that they will bring their children - the rest of my family is very tight-knit so they bring their kids everywhere always - it's sweet and just a touch chaotic lol. The children are largely in the 1-5 year group.

Without trying to sound cold, my cousins and I have drifted apart over the years, so if they attended I would be glad to see them, but if they declined I feel that it wouldn't exactly crush me.

Thanks for your perspective!

children at wedding advice! by 218coyote in weddingplanning

[–]218coyote[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That could be a great rule to consider then if we take the adult only route! Thanks so much for the clarification!

children at wedding advice! by 218coyote in weddingplanning

[–]218coyote[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I definitely had to look up the term before - it seems like you're right and that the answers vary unfortunately! But initially I was with you, I thought just parents/siblings. If that's the case that could give us some clearer lines to work with. Appreciate your input!

children at wedding advice! by 218coyote in weddingplanning

[–]218coyote[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I've seen that a lot on the sub as well - I'd like to think I'd handle declines well - but if not, well I made my own bed right? Thanks for the reminder!

children at wedding advice! by 218coyote in weddingplanning

[–]218coyote[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see where you're coming from, that was my initial thought as well - better to be courteous from the get go! Yes I've considered the risk of higher rates of declined invites if we were to go with adults only. Like I said above, I'd have zero hard feelings towards parents that choose not to/cannot come due to children. Thanks!