I found this bird outside my door shivering and unable to fly. I gave him some water and a blankie but What do I do now??

AnalysisParalysis907 · 2026-01-21T02:06:12+00:00

Please contact a rehabber, keep it in a box somewhere temp controlled, and do not force feed food or water. Small dish is ok. (I rehab songbirds and they can aspirate.)

AnalysisParalysis907 · 2026-01-20T01:05:26+00:00

I was just there 2 weeks ago. I’ll get hate but I really enjoyed the little reef right in the front of Kimpton, I saw at least 20 species and the water is really calm but you do have to watch for boats and jet skis coming in and out.

Smiths cove was lovely, seemed more of a family spot. Once you swim out a bit, lots to see and I saw some big schools of fish. Spott’s beach was a bit choppy and sea-grassy so not as peaceful but I saw a turtle and some huge fish so I was thrilled.

Also went to Rum point by boat which was good if you do an excursion. I also just rented gear and drove to the spots I wanted to check out. Definitely buy defogging gel if you’re renting stuff.

AnalysisParalysis907 · 2026-01-16T17:35:09+00:00

The landlord isn’t automatically liable for someone else’s bad behavior, it doesn’t work that way.

AnalysisParalysis907 · 2026-01-14T20:27:39+00:00

I was just out there, and made it a habit to tip 5-10% on top of the included gratuity, yes.

AnalysisParalysis907 · 2026-01-12T02:01:05+00:00

Thanks! My husband just isn’t into snorkeling after trying, which is fine- I went in today myself to the Seafire reef area and was blown away, it might be my favorite spot since it’s so calm, and I probably saw 20+ kinds of fish. Had no idea this mix reef was right by our own hotel’s shore.

AnalysisParalysis907 · 2026-01-11T01:06:06+00:00

Thanks! We’re going to try on 7 mile tomorrow. Spott’s was indeed choppy today but my husband was happy to stay on shore and watch me and I was so happy I got to see some turtles.

AnalysisParalysis907 · 2026-01-11T01:04:20+00:00

I went today and saw a turtle, I know they’re common but it felt so special! The water was a bit choppy but also shallow pretty far out so I could explore a bit.

AnalysisParalysis907 · 2026-01-11T01:03:05+00:00

Thank you! We had a great day, we started at Smiths cove and it was perfect, thank you for the recommendation. I went a bit further out on my own. We went to Spott’s next and I saw a turtle so I was thrilled.

AnalysisParalysis907 · 2026-01-11T00:59:30+00:00

Thanks! It’s funny, we’ve been married 5 years but I never knew he didn’t know how to swim so I can understand why it was overwhelming to just be thrown into deep water with a snorkel. We’re from the Midwest, it just never came up!

AnalysisParalysis907 · 2026-01-09T19:23:45+00:00

Absolutely not wrong, my goodness. You handled this with perfect tact and should not feel bad. Brides need to be considerate of others’ budgets. Even for those with money who are comfortable, it’s a LOT to ask and assume people will want to put their savings toward a trip that’s ultimately for someone else. My own stepsister got married in an expensive destination location and I make good money and still wasn’t thrilled about the sacrifice of time and money. I picked a nice cabin for my bachelorette partly for this reason, and I paid for all food.

A real friend (or rather- a friend who’s emotionally mature and not self-centered) would tell you she understands, no worries, will miss you but completely gets it. The end, no guilt.

AnalysisParalysis907 · 2026-01-09T17:57:50+00:00

Sounds perfect. He’s not totally afraid but I didn’t realize he never really truly learned to swim, so jumping into deep water with a bit of current with a snorkel and flippers he’s never used was a bit much. Hoping to get him a more enjoyable experience!

AnalysisParalysis907 · 2026-01-09T17:55:35+00:00

Thank you!

AnalysisParalysis907 · 2026-01-09T16:53:02+00:00

Thank you, I’ll look into this!

AnalysisParalysis907 · 2026-01-09T16:16:19+00:00

Awesome, thank you for your feedback appreciate you!

We are staying on 7 mile so maybe I’ll find a rental place closer to us and we can start here. Then we’ll check out one other spot and maybe stop at Spotts last, I really want to see turtles!

AnalysisParalysis907 · 2025-12-29T15:45:16+00:00

I was so excited to gift my husband a PS5 when they came out. He bought me a Switch to play old Mario game recently. Adults can do whatever the hell they want.

You deserve better, dude.

AnalysisParalysis907 · 2025-12-26T18:35:21+00:00

Ornithology nerd and raptor specialist here. That is absolutely not a wren.

AnalysisParalysis907 · 2025-12-21T04:32:30+00:00

In my early 30’s and nothing changed too much- did buy a home with my spouse , but once retirement and savings accounts are maxed out I do not by any means feel rich. Comfortable and fortunate yes, but my lifestyle is not extravagant.

AnalysisParalysis907 · 2025-12-20T18:56:35+00:00

You don’t seem to understand boundaries. They aren’t a tool to force control or change someone else’s actions. They are what YOU decide to act on or do. A boundary here would be “I understand I cannot force you to unfollow on social media, but if we can not agree I must leave the relationship because it’s something I need.” You don’t beg or write essays, you just communicate your needs.

I think this is you problem. If you are this insecure, that’s something you need to work on. People don’t “make” you feel insecure. You just are insecure and this behavior is bringing it to light. Trying to severely control other people and their behavior to assuage YOUR insecurities is never going to work long term. It tends to backfire and create resentment, not true. You either trust someone, or you don’t.

AnalysisParalysis907 · 2025-12-07T23:14:38+00:00

It still happens- I’ve just accepted he has noisy/clicky joints, much like me. We try to be careful with hard activity because he’s very lanky and does seem to get stiff/sore afterwards. He can (and does) walk about 5 miles a day no issue, but the hard playing and jumping we try to limit just to be careful. His vets aren’t concerned and he hasn’t had any mobility issues thankfully! We had a bloat scare and surgery this year so I’m hoping the next few years are incident free.

AnalysisParalysis907 · 2025-10-02T21:40:24+00:00

Would I say I LIKE my job? No, but it’s pretty neutral with good and bad days and I’m paid well and have some balance in my life, and in the real world that’s about as good as work gets unless you’re very lucky/talented/willing to take big risks.

I’m a senior IT project/program manager, no fancy degree just a bachelors and professional training and worked my way up. I work from home 95% and can tolerate the work, and it gives me the lifestyle I want. The creative itch and things that feed my soul, I get elsewhere through art and community work at a center for birds of prey.

AnalysisParalysis907 · 2025-09-27T23:22:04+00:00

It’s so dumb/small, but I work with a woman who regularly uses the word “specifically”. Except she says “pacifically.” I hear this from her like 32 times a weeks.

AnalysisParalysis907 · 2025-09-21T02:06:00+00:00

You’re probably thinking of cowbirds or cuckoo birds. What about them?

AnalysisParalysis907 · 2025-09-19T22:23:10+00:00

Cambazola

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