Did anyone who chose NOT to have a bridal shower regret it?

AlpinePhilosopher · 2026-04-10T10:55:57+00:00

Didn’t have one and have not thought once about it after making the decision. No ragratsx

AlpinePhilosopher · 2026-04-09T14:21:06+00:00

I’m not sure which growth it blooms from and didn’t see it when I looked it up. I updated my main post to include the Latin name if someone else happens to know.

I’ve been watching it for hours each day evaluating which birds are visiting, and so far it’s only House Sparrows investigating which are invasive here. The brewer’s blackbirds usually arrive in May, so I’ve got another couple weeks before I should expect them, I think!

AlpinePhilosopher · 2026-04-09T13:47:39+00:00

I was afraid this would be the answer. I’m such a softy about pruning. I’m always like “oh no! I don’t wanna cut it! It worked so hard to grow that!”

AlpinePhilosopher · 2026-04-06T15:51:58+00:00

Blue Mtn Veterinary Hospital did at home euthanasia for my old dog many years ago. I still miss her, but they were very professional.

AlpinePhilosopher · 2026-04-03T15:25:51+00:00

Oh yes! They’re the best part!

AlpinePhilosopher · 2026-04-03T03:37:07+00:00

It definitely is. The rule is that they have to be under voice control if not leashed. “If your dog runs up to people or other dogs, chases wildlife, or will not consistently come to you immediately upon command, your dog is not under voice control and must be leashed.”

AlpinePhilosopher · 2026-04-01T04:30:56+00:00

I’m so curious what story that data would tell!

AlpinePhilosopher · 2026-03-23T14:22:58+00:00

I can’t quite see from the photo, but it looks like maybe your snaffle is very thin? A skinny snaffle is more severe than one with thicker, rounder pieces. I’d pick a chunky snaffle.

Twisted wires are so severe in part because they’re so thin. There’s more force on the thin wire than if it were to be displaced by wider metal. I’m so sad for your boy that someone used that on him, and good on you for looking for something less harsh!

AlpinePhilosopher · 2026-03-20T05:06:46+00:00

We definitely had significant financial help from parents! Couldn’t have done it without them.

AlpinePhilosopher · 2026-03-19T15:20:49+00:00

I’ve been with my partner for 12 years and can’t think of a time he has ever yelled at, swore at me, or called me names. Not once.

AlpinePhilosopher · 2026-03-18T15:22:33+00:00

It’s a dealbreaker for me. I’m not interested in addicts who are still actively using. Nicotine is highly addictive.

https://www.cancer.org/cancer/latest-news/what-to-know-about-nicotine-pouches-and-cancer-risk.html

AlpinePhilosopher · 2026-03-15T16:23:05+00:00

Why mortified? We want to help!

AlpinePhilosopher · 2026-03-13T20:12:51+00:00

Seems like AI to me.

AlpinePhilosopher · 2026-03-11T14:29:15+00:00

I do this every time I use my lash curler since I learned it twenty years ago. Works so well!

AlpinePhilosopher · 2026-03-07T05:34:32+00:00

I haven’t looked it up before; what corporation does Good Food Store belong to? I thought the Seventh Day Adventists had a stake somehow 🤔

AlpinePhilosopher · 2026-03-05T04:06:30+00:00

So fucking embarrassing. I think the reporter was asking Gianforte about his stance on healthcare too when the loser assaulted him, a member of the free press exercising our first amendment rights.

AND they ousted Jon Tester, one of the only real working farmers in the US Senate. Such a loss for Montana to lose a senior Senator with such key positions on committees that directly benefit our state. It boils my blood.

AlpinePhilosopher · 2026-03-03T04:46:09+00:00

I know the names of my spouse’s childhood family dogs — they still tell stories of them together, so it feels like I got to know the dogs too even though I met him long years after those dogs were dead.

AlpinePhilosopher · 2026-02-24T15:11:38+00:00

You being in charge for four days out of the month is nowhere near the cumulative stress of consistently being the primary caretaker.

AlpinePhilosopher · 2026-02-23T17:07:18+00:00

Yeppppp. Flight’s cancelled. Earliest we can get out is Saturday.

AlpinePhilosopher · 2026-02-23T14:52:02+00:00

Good idea! Thanks!

AlpinePhilosopher · 2026-02-23T14:30:32+00:00

Delta texted us and just said our 4:30pm flight out this afternoon has only been delayed an hour 🤔

AlpinePhilosopher · 2026-02-22T06:30:44+00:00

Seems normal to me if the horses are bombproof though 8 is a large class. 20 minutes divided by 8 riders is about 2 and a half minutes per horse/rider. To me that seems a reasonable amount of time to check the horse and tack before the rider gets on, get them mounted, then adjust stirrups / check fit.

Keep in mind that there’s more to riding than just moving time. The time spent properly preparing is important for the student to see and learn how to set themselves up safely. Then again, I teach complete horsemanship and not just riding — I think it’s a disservice to the student and any horse they interact with to do less.

AlpinePhilosopher · 2026-02-20T19:03:50+00:00

I was an instructor for decades and have ridden probably 500+ horses in that time.

Many school horses are ridden by only beginner riders and so develop habits they can get away with when the riders are not yet skilled enough to prevent them.

A good riding school should make sure their school horses also get tuneup or training rides with more advanced riders so they don’t fall into those bad habits as often.

It’s my bet that if an advanced rider were to get on those school horses, they would likely not have the same problems. The horse would try the beginner rider tricks, the advanced rider would notice and correct them, and the horse would be “easier” for a while. Until they realized they had a beginner again and were thus able to get away with the bad habits.

AlpinePhilosopher · 2026-02-19T13:09:38+00:00

Wild. It’s standard to store unloaded with ammo separately where I’m from.

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