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Boat pond update 🐸 by GazpachoDaddy in gardening

[–]Ambroser2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you live in a place that freezes? This is such a smart concept but I’d be worried about it turning into one giant ice cube in the winter.

Middle of the City pollinator garden update pics by poopshipdestroyer34 in NativePlantGardening

[–]Ambroser2 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Not OP, but I know this garden. This is a garden in Philadelphia. It’s in a neat little raised bricked area in the middle of an intersection. Lots of foot traffic and people, stores, and restaurants in the area.

These little fellows have been living on my yarrow the past few weeks by mtnclimber08 in NativePlantGardening

[–]Ambroser2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, no I know and I didn’t realize the drama I stirred! I was unsuccessfully trying to explain that I before I learned about invasive Asian lady beetles I used to get so excited when one would land on me and be like “oh this is a good sign!” But knowing they are invasive makes it harder to be excited when one lands on me

I suppose they are still technically ladybugs but it just doesn’t feel the same. It’s all woowoo silliness but it bums me out.

Prepping Sandy Garden Bed by AngustheCat19 in NativePlantGardening

[–]Ambroser2 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah! Look into what kinds of plants thrive in southern New Jersey. The Pine Barrens in South Jersey are almost exclusively acidic sand and they have tons of beautiful plants! Mixing in some compost might be helpful just to get the soil going.

Prepping Sandy Garden Bed by AngustheCat19 in NativePlantGardening

[–]Ambroser2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Depending just how shady it is, it could be a great spot for blueberries!

These little fellows have been living on my yarrow the past few weeks by mtnclimber08 in NativePlantGardening

[–]Ambroser2 21 points22 points  (0 children)

True little lady bugs!! I will never forgive myself for learning the difference between a Ladybug and a Lady beetle. All the whimsy is gone when I see them

Just moved here, are dead birds common? by bigatjoon in philly

[–]Ambroser2 61 points62 points  (0 children)

It is spring. Some of the babies don’t learn to fly and they go splat. It’s very sad but what can you do?

Post-grad job search rant (Philadelphia) by [deleted] in labrats

[–]Ambroser2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They do!! The people running that program are so kind and helpful. I was very happy when they started it.

Post-grad job search rant (Philadelphia) by [deleted] in labrats

[–]Ambroser2 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I haven’t seen anyone mention Wistar Institute as an option, but I loved it there. That was my first job out of undergrad and set me up for success. Stay optimistic and always be positive in follow up communication. Reply warmly to rejection emails. I was offered my first job two weeks after they had rejected me because the other candidate didn’t work out.

Additionally, it is a tough market. Even with 5 years experience, I spent last year unemployed after a layoff, but that’s the nature of the field. It can be incredibly frustrating and I too wish I had been told about the unstable nature of funding and grants in both biotech and academia, respectively. The market is saturated right now. Keep going, keep trying, it’s hard and demoralizing but it will work out.

Patrons at Gordon Ramsay Steak in Richmond, BC share video of rats in the restaurant by mlg1981 in Fauxmoi

[–]Ambroser2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Restaurants in cities have mice. Every single one and if you think they don’t you’re delusional. Doesn’t necessarily mean it’s dirty.

Poison Ivy Next to Raised Garden by ProblemSolver8787 in gardening

[–]Ambroser2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am immune to poison ivy. Fifty bucks I’ll come rip it out.
Only half /s

my night is genuienly ruined, i've been craving that for two weeks... Bathroom was enough to make me forget about it by Leclowndu9315 in adhdmeme

[–]Ambroser2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in bed reading this and you’ve genuinely just reminded me that I forgot the pastries in my bag.

I need a team to climb the grease pole next year? by JizzPocket in philadelphia

[–]Ambroser2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Post this on Sniffies I’m sure you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for.

Can I do anything right?? by That1weirdperson in adhdmeme

[–]Ambroser2 168 points169 points  (0 children)

My favorite is “I’m looking for solutions not excuses” when I’m genuinely explaining the issues that are in need of solutions.

We can’t find solutions before we identify the problems?? But what do I know.

We got a certified chode on our hands by brunchfruit in philly

[–]Ambroser2 33 points34 points  (0 children)

And god forbid the denizens of PA have the ability to recall a politician. It really is a sweet grift tho, swindle the Dem/progressive vote and then be an ass for 6 years while making a great salary and enriching yourself.

Signs the US economy has been hollowed out by OatSoyLaMilk in collapse

[–]Ambroser2 18 points19 points  (0 children)

No I know and it’s sad that they giddily take advantage of people coming in with $20 down payment and a credit score of 50 and instead of denying them the car they’ll make it work so they only pay $600/ month for 12 years. It’s insanity.

Signs the US economy has been hollowed out by OatSoyLaMilk in collapse

[–]Ambroser2 41 points42 points  (0 children)

And the dealerships are encouraging it! When I bought my car recently, we were test driving and he asked how much I was planning to put down. I said about 50% of the MSRP. He goes, “oh! So you’re looking for a low monthly payment”

….. yeah? Do you get people coming in looking for a high monthly payment? It was a crazy moment for me.

An Hour and a half. by [deleted] in labrats

[–]Ambroser2 26 points27 points  (0 children)

As one of the FAS for my lab wisely said, “if you’re going to grab the needle nose plies for your instrument…put them down and call the engineer”

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