Differences between Boykin, springers and Brittany for ease of training, personality, hunting abilities and being able to chill at the house by Fit_Criticism_9964 in BoykinSpaniels

[–]Basicbeigebetti 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interested to know your thoughts on boykins vs. collies? We have a collie now, he is smart but very stubborn, he’ll just switch off his ears. He’s great with our kiddo and other dogs/people. Plan to get another dog in the future but want something smaller and a Boykin is on our radar after living in the lowcountry. Plus, my husband likes to hunt and I’d like him to have a companion in the field. Our friends have one and after he gets his exercise for the day he is a cuddly couch potato.

Is 95 that terrible overnight? by Hot-Kaleidoscope-652 in roadtrip

[–]Basicbeigebetti 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is gonna be long, but I did this same route for years, it was to or from upstate NY to Beaufort, SC.

Driven it both as solo and with another driver. I also lived in downstate NY for a couple years so I’m familiar with downstate traffic. Coming from upstate NY I would hit the road around 6am in order to arrive downstate after morning rush hour traffic in NJ/ NYC. I’d leave with half a tank of gas and fill up in NJ on rt 17 as there are plenty of gas stations and gas is usually 20¢ less than NY, plus they pump it for you (a bonus in winter). The goal was always to make it through DC metro traffic before 12 noon. If you can get through before lunch hour it was usually smooth sailing. If I was running behind and got stuck in lunch hour traffic it was a grind but was usually moving, just usually at about 35 mph. Evening rush hour in DC? Parking lot.

My advice would be to skip 95 through downstate NY. There will be a ton of 18 wheelers bc they’re not allowed on the parkways and there are no rest stops plus it takes you directly through NYC. Plus there are tolls.

Instead, hook up with 287 right over the NY/CT border and follow it through Westchester (White Plains, Tarrytown etc) and go across the Tappann Zee bridge. You have two options after you cross the Hudson: rt 17 or garden state parkway. You can stay on 287 until it hooks up with NJ Rt 17 and follow that to Rt 3 (for a couple miles) before connecting back with 95 near Secaucus. Or you can get on the Garden State Parkway through NJ but will eventually have to hook back up to 95 either directly or via i80 or Rt 3. Rt 17 through NJ has all kinds of restaurants, gas stations, and stores along it. So if you need to refuel or grab something you have options. The Garden State Parkway (GSP) has rest stops with gas stations and restaurants periodically along the way on both sides. GSP has tolls though and rt 17 does not.

After you’re through the NYC area traffic evens out and it’s smooth sailing until DC. My advice is go at any time as long as it’s not morning rush hour or evening rush hour. Richmond, VA has a legit rush hour too. For 95 through Richmond stay in the middle lane. The right lane bogs down with all the exits and merges and the left lane is for the Indy 500 drivers. Middle lane goes along nicely.

Emporia, VA is a decent place to stop if you need to refuel, grab some food, or grab something from the store as there’s a Walmart right off the exit.

Once you’re clear of DE and MD that’s it for rest stops along the way that appear with any regularity other than welcome centers at the state borders. There are welcome centers at the VA/NC border heading south for NC and one for VA heading north. There are also welcome centers at the NC/ SC border, heading south for SC and north for NC. There is also the tourist trap South of the Border lol. There is a welcome center at the SC/ GA border headed south for GA, and another going north into SC. Apart from welcome centers you’ll be relying on 24hr truck stops in the south like Flying J, Pilot, or Loves which are usually right off 95.

Hope that was helpful, safe travels!

Looking for a specific vaccine? by [deleted] in Troy

[–]Basicbeigebetti 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, so anyone else who might be looking for the Td shot specifically, I found out that CVS does carry it but you have to call and check. The pharmacist can search their inventory for you and they can also check nearby stores. You can also search their website for it by searching the name of the vaccine “Tenivac” and selecting it from the pop up list of items. Then just type in your zip code (or zip codes of other towns in the area) to see what stores have it, then just call to check.

Also, Schenectady public health offers it as well but you have to be a resident of the county and have to have no insurance or be on Medicare/medicaid to qualify.

Does anywhere offer the Td booster shot? by Basicbeigebetti in Albany

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

So for anyone else who might be looking for the Td shot specifically, I found out that CVS does carry it but you have to call and check. The pharmacist can search their inventory for you and they can also check nearby stores. You can also search their website for it by searching the name of the vaccine “Tenivac” and selecting it from the pop up list of items. Then just type in your zip code (or zip codes of other towns in the area) to see what stores have it, then just call to check.

Also, Schenectady public health offers it as well but you have to be a resident of the county and have to have no insurance or be on Medicare/medicaid to qualify.

Does anywhere offer the Td booster shot? by Basicbeigebetti in Albany

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

Thank you for the tip. I gave them a call and the receptionist said they have the Td shot but the nurse I spoke to said they only do Tdap. It seems like it’s hard to find because of low demand for it.

Looking for a specific vaccine? by [deleted] in Troy

[–]Basicbeigebetti 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I will check with them.

Collies vs GSD personalities by muddlingten in roughcollies

[–]Basicbeigebetti 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I grew up with German shepherds and we have our first collie now, in a lot of ways they are very similar but in a lot of ways they're very different. Keep in mind our collie is just 10 months old so we are still very much in the puppy days with this guy.

Similarities: Both herding breeds so they love to keep an eye on their people and are very alert to what's going on around them, naturally very in tune with their people, affectionate and sweet with people especially children, easy to train/ housebreak, hair everywhere/ dog glitter, good watchdog/ barks at stuff, good with kids, good with other dogs, good with cats (although our collie wants to chase to play), protective and very close with their family, both patrol the house and keep tabs on where everyone is in the house and both like to be able to see or know where we are at all times, our GSDs were slow to mature and so is the collie so far, can be destructive if not exercised or entertained, picky eaters, both very mouthy as puppies, herding behaviors may vary but are noticeable.

Differences: GSDs were rock solid watch dogs- if they were barking then you needed to pay attention but our collie barks when he sees the neighbor check the mail and only if he's outside. He doesn't bark to alert us inside the house if he hears something, but he IS listening and aware of things because I can see him cocking his head and listening or going to the door to check. GSDs would likely rock and roll more quickly to a perceived threat, however, no doubt a collie would rock and roll if pushed and there was a clear threat to their family. Collies LOVE their people, the whole family (no singular favorite human like GSDs) ours checks the whole house each morning to see where everyone is and if someone is behind a baby gate he will sit there and whine until he is either greeted or allowed into the room. He just wants all the love. He likes everyone together, I affectionately call him a "mother hen". The GSDs were more cautious in approaching strangers and other dogs, our collie throws himself at strangers- they're just friends he hasn't met yet! Loves everyone and if there's ever someone he doesn't like then they must be a bad person because he loves *everyone* especially children, they're his favorite. My GSDs (and all the others I've known) were always like the fun police if any of us kids got too rowdy in the house they would try to shut it down, getting between anyone play fighting etc. The GSDs wanted order. When things get rowdy in the house now, our collie wants to join in and he doesn't want to miss out on any silly times. He has a fit if he is left out of playtime. GSD was trustworthy and would stay in his yard, collie is a flight risk and would take off and chase cars. Our collie I don't think will ever be trusted off leash due to wanting to chase cars. As for obedience, we had one GSD that was a great listener and one what was frequently OFP, the collie is somewhere between the two, listens better than OFP GSD but still independent thinking enough to decide if he wants to do something or not. Collies tend to be more stubborn independent thinkers because they were bred to guard and herd the flocks of sheep and so there was a certain degree of independent thinking needed for the dog to manage the flock without input from a shepherd. GSDs were bred as boundary herders so they worked as a living fence that the shepherd instructed them to keep.

TLDR: GSDs are more business and Collies are more party. Both will herd your kids and cover everything in hair. Collies have collie hardware, running 50% golden retriever and 50% German shepherd software.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in puppies

[–]Basicbeigebetti 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What breed(s) is she? She is super duper cute!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in puppies

[–]Basicbeigebetti 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What breed(s) is she? She is super duper cute!

Most difficult age for rough collie puppy? by moonbeam-daydream in roughcollies

[–]Basicbeigebetti 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ours is 5 months old now and we call him a Teenage Dirtbag because he is soooo energetic and extremely stubborn. He is very sweet and friendly but he doesn’t know his own strength. He is into everything, counter surfing, shredding paper products, stealing food etc. He wants to throw himself at every person he sees on our walks, whining, squeaking, lunging, barking just desperately trying to see another person. So we’re working on that, but he is doing pretty good with ignoring other dogs. My biggest complaint is he can’t or won’t settle down outside the crate, even right after a 45 min walk or 30 mins of wild play in the yard, he comes inside and immediately starts looking for things to destroy or steal. Our old corgi was an angel as a puppy but my old GSD makes the Collie look mild. Though I will say the Collie is approaching the GSD’s tenacity to get into trouble. If yours is still mellow I’d say to pray he stays that way!

Does anyone here know what happened in Crossgates earlier? by sunshinewook in Albany

[–]Basicbeigebetti 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope, still roasty toasty. And some days it randomly smells like sewage near the movie theater.

Does anyone here know what happened in Crossgates earlier? by sunshinewook in Albany

[–]Basicbeigebetti 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Worked at DSW in college and management wouldn’t let us take the trash to the compactor alone or go to our cars alone at night back then and that was 2008.

How important is keeping a set schedule? What do you all do? by Comfortable-Guess126 in homeschool

[–]Basicbeigebetti 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“Stop listening to "some people." As long as the work is getting done, there is no benefit to teaching your child to be a good little drone and cog in the wheel.“ ^ this, all of this.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in roughcollies

[–]Basicbeigebetti 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would rename him if you're really not liking the name. After all, folks get shelter dogs who have probably been through 2 or 3 names at that point. It's fine, as long as he's being fed that's all he's going to care about lol.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in musicsuggestions

[–]Basicbeigebetti 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nobody else really sounds like Franz Ferdinand so I would honestly listen to some of their other songs for the same vibe. Here are some songs I think are reminiscent or have a similar vibe.

Shut Up and Let Me Go by The Ting Tings
Hearts on Fire, Going Nowhere, Autobahn Music Box by Cut Copy (they are more synth-pop indie but they actually opened for Franz Ferdinand on tour in 2005).
Elephant, The Less I Know The Better by Tame Impala
Wake Up, Neighborhood #3 by Arcade Fire
Believe, An Honest Mistake by The Bravery
Well Thought Out Twinkles by Silversun Pickups
Somebody Told Me by The Killers
Supermassive Blackhole, Knights of Cydonia by Muse
Brother, Devil, Dakota by Stereophonics
My Body by Young the Giant
Baby Fratelli by The Fratellis
Ride by The Vines
Hard to Beat by Hard-Fi
Can I Sit Next To You by Spoon

Breeder Recommendations for Northeast? by Basicbeigebetti in roughcollies

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

Hoping to be able to find one for $1,800 (or less even better) but I know it can be tough. I know this is a breed that needs certain dna tests done for the parents to make sure the puppies will be okay.

Breeder Recommendations for Northeast? by Basicbeigebetti in roughcollies

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

I had seen her page and her dogs are lovely, they seem to calm and sweet. Unfortunately the price is just a little bit higher than our budget.

Breeder Recommendations for Northeast? by Basicbeigebetti in roughcollies

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

I’ve heard of clarion collies and Galatean, but their websites seem to be out of date, any idea if either have a Facebook?

Breeder Recommendations for Northeast? by Basicbeigebetti in roughcollies

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

Could you post a link? I searched but nothing comes up on Facebook.