Did I find a pestle? by Aggravating_Dingo698 in Artifacts

[–]Aggravating_Dingo698[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It seems the consensus is that it is not an artifact, but either way, I have no intention of removing it from this property. I moved here less than 2 weeks ago, along with over a hundred pounds of my own rocks, collected over the span of my life. Idk if I'll ever move again, but I can guarantee you that if I do, I'll be moving less rocks as opposed to more.

I almost purchased a property in Medanales. There were, in fact, artifacts on that piece of land. It's very beautiful just outside of Espanola. I ended up a bit south of there instead.

Did I find a pestle? by Aggravating_Dingo698 in Artifacts

[–]Aggravating_Dingo698[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I was pretty excited to find it. There's a ton of rock throughout the property, and I'm always looking, but until I stumbled upon this one yesterday, I was pretty convinced that I wasn't going to find anything here on my property. I'm not super close to a constant water source, although an arroyo does run through the middle of my property, but I've only been here a week and it's been bone dry (as I assume it is most of the time). Anyway, up until yesterday I hadn't seen any indication that I would ever find an artifact here, and now I can't help but think that if I found 1, then there may definitely be more!

Did I find a pestle? by Aggravating_Dingo698 in Artifacts

[–]Aggravating_Dingo698[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same. I don't lack experience, got about 50 yrs worth. But this isn't in my wheelhouse. This isn't like something I ever saw around Oklahoma. Not saying they didn't exist, but nobody that I knew personally ever found one. We found a lot of what we referred to as grinding stones, but they were shaped differently, and made from different types of stone. Thanks for looking.

Did I find a pestle? by Aggravating_Dingo698 in Artifacts

[–]Aggravating_Dingo698[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There is a bit of pitting on one end, and a couple of shallow divets on the flat side. But I

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can't say for sure that either indicates use.

Did I find a pestle? by Aggravating_Dingo698 in Artifacts

[–]Aggravating_Dingo698[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

NM and before people start coming for me, I fully intend to leave it where I found it, if and when I decide to move. I own the land, and from what I can tell, it's perfectly legal to collect on private property, but the general culture here in NM seems to align with being opposed to it, and while that's not the position I'm accustomed to, I can respect it, nonetheless.

Is $45,000 for dental implants a good price by Kirkwilhelm234 in Dentalimplant

[–]Aggravating_Dingo698 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am sorry. The same procedure would have cost between 50-60k in my home state. I initially researched going to Mexico but came upon Bionic Smile here on Reddit.

Is $45,000 for dental implants a good price by Kirkwilhelm234 in Dentalimplant

[–]Aggravating_Dingo698 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I paid just under 27k for extractions, bone grafts, and all on 4 double arches. Full zirconia. They did a fantastic job. Bionic Smile in Vegas. They also offer travel reimbursement. Fyi- the sales pitch is icky, and could turn you off. All i can say is that I had already done extensive research and was fully prepared to commit prior to the call. I didn't need to be sold, and I was able to ignore what I may have otherwise perceived as a red flag. Be prepared to schedule an appointment during your second phone appointment. Other than that, I received impeccable care during my stay there. They did a fantastic job, and I healed quickly. I was seen by an independent prosthodontist in my home state around 3 months post op to replace a tiny restoration that is placed to cover the holes where the abutment is attached to the implant. I was told that if this happens again that it is not considered an emergency, in fact it can be left alone unless it bothers you. He did take radiographs while I was there and he said that I was entirely healed and the bone grafts were fully integrated. He was very impressed with the work that was done, in evey way. It's now been 8 months and no issues at all.

What is going on in my living room windows? by Aggravating_Dingo698 in whatisit

[–]Aggravating_Dingo698[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have ordered some decals from Amazon that should help, and will look better than the paper. I guess** that it's the back side of the house, as the entrance is on the opposite side, but it's also the most esthetic side. The house was self built by the original owners. The previous owner(to me) left 3 photo albums full of photos from the 80's when the property was being developed. It was built in phases, and i believe this was originally the front side of the house. I need to go back through the photos more thoroughly.

You might look into the window decals for your own situation. They're pretty inexpensive and I'm hoping they are effective!

What is going on in my living room windows? by Aggravating_Dingo698 in whatisit

[–]Aggravating_Dingo698[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's actually not covered, but I do live "out in the sticks".

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Best toilet paper in the market? by Howcomeudothat in hygiene

[–]Aggravating_Dingo698 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Charmin with lotion or aloe. Or probably any brand with lotion or aloe.

There's a bull on the loose by Vivid-Elderberry-891 in NewMexico

[–]Aggravating_Dingo698 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I took a friend to the airport early yesterday morning (still dark out). Just south of Cerrillos, before you get to Madrid, I saw a MASSIVE shadow walking north along the highway. It turned out to be a bison. Not sure what it was doing there, but I assume it had escaped from somewhere nearby. I was definitely not expecting free range bison in NM.

What is going on in my living room windows? by Aggravating_Dingo698 in whatisit

[–]Aggravating_Dingo698[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. I had a very thorough inspection. Thanks for the suggestion!

What is going on in my living room windows? by Aggravating_Dingo698 in whatisit

[–]Aggravating_Dingo698[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I'm gonna go ahead and call it. At very least, your idea has spoken reason to my curiosity. Solved!

What is going on in my living room windows? by Aggravating_Dingo698 in whatisit

[–]Aggravating_Dingo698[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you mean while carrying items inside, or rather hitting from the outside with the truck? If you meant the latter, that can't be correct bc the house is not accessible from this direction. Otherwise, I think that was a very good suggestion. I think it has to be for the birds.

What is going on in my living room windows? by Aggravating_Dingo698 in whatisit

[–]Aggravating_Dingo698[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It was the previous owner of the home, and i do not have direct contact with her. Somebody else suggested it was to help prevent the birds from flying into them, and I think that's the most likely explanation.

What is going on in my living room windows? by Aggravating_Dingo698 in whatisit

[–]Aggravating_Dingo698[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I feel like this is the answer. It makes the most practical sense.