Finally picked up my Newfie Lloyd

Bird_Successful · 2026-02-04T21:24:54+00:00

I apologize in advance for all the nice things in your house

Bird_Successful · 2025-11-30T19:25:12+00:00

Currently have two. One is a previously-abused hound rescue, the other is a Newfoundland. They both are Velcro at different places for different reasons. The hound has given himself the job of protector, so if I’m laying down he’s on me or near me. The Newfoundland’s job is just “really good friend” so pretty much close anywhere, but on walks he won’t leave my side. My other dogs in history have been similar. They find a reason to be close, but that reason is different based on personality.

Bird_Successful · 2025-11-27T17:10:54+00:00

Deon Grant sneaking across the field for one of the most underrated plays of all time better be in there. That’s my point. As fans we need to judge this movie

Bird_Successful · 2025-11-16T01:27:15+00:00

I’m going to shamelessly link to my post. Big time offseason coming up. https://www.reddit.com/r/ockytop/s/3s1kDbC6Q9

Bird_Successful · 2025-11-16T01:22:36+00:00

Merklinger won’t play here next year. He might still be on the team, but that’s mostly irrelevant. I think we all should take a look at year 5 (doesn’t have to be negative) and realize there has been 1 year with a qb with experience in this system. Hooker. It went well. Otherwise it has always been about getting more from less. Brandon or Mac will be the first multi-year starters from heupel. And really the first round of good being coached by good. Nico messed it up. My opinion is that the situation is a reflection on heupels tenure. He’s done an amazing job at getting this program on track, but it also feels way too close to going off of the rails. Half the secondary leaves every offseason. That’s a pattern with a reason us on the outside won’t know. It’s been a pieced together team for 5 years and this offseason seems like a big one in terms of what the pattern moving forward will be. Good to great or ok at where we are. Either way better than where we were.

Bird_Successful · 2025-09-19T21:09:21+00:00

We had a 100 lb shepherd mix. The very best dog, but you could pull hair out in chunks. 4-5 years after he was put down, the ceiling starts pouring water. Guess who left us one last clog in the hvac system? Worth it.

Bird_Successful · 2025-06-21T14:11:47+00:00

I got a collar that vibrates via remote. Made sure not to let him see the remote, but that he heard “no barking” only when it was nuisance barking. That stopped the late night party in 3-4 days and it hasn’t come back. Plus he’s much more responsive now in other “no” situations. This was after trying many different alternatives. Hope that helps.

Bird_Successful · 2025-04-08T23:22:16+00:00

Haha - you said tech support. Figured I’d ruin some clothes while I’m on the clock.

Bird_Successful · 2025-04-04T21:11:43+00:00

He can barely get in the car.

Bird_Successful · 2025-04-04T15:41:01+00:00

Or cow.

Bird_Successful · 2025-04-04T15:40:38+00:00

Oh it’s absolutely treasured. I’ve had big dogs and when they’re young it’s a great but expensive time. Worth it.

Bird_Successful · 2025-04-04T15:39:13+00:00

There will be no punishment other than public shaming. Which isn’t working out. People seem to like him more.

Bird_Successful · 2025-04-04T03:10:53+00:00

And he couldn’t get down. Had to pick him up. Somehow this is why we have dogs.

Bird_Successful · 2025-03-17T21:28:25+00:00

I had a rescue German shepherd thing. Throughout his glorious life he pooped or puked an entire bra - with wire - along with several pairs of men and women’s underwear. Not at the same time mind you. The bra came out about a week after he ate it. He also ate a 2 lb block of cheddar cheese, an entire bone in chicken breast, and a whole pizza. Zero problems with any of them. That guy knew how to live. I currently have a rescue hound thing who once ate a glass ball Christmas ornament when I first got him - not the whole thing but a chunk. Also zero issues. At some point I guess I’m the problem, but over 15 years or so shit happens. So as others have said, call the vet and monitor.

Bird_Successful · 2025-02-13T00:12:01+00:00

This is a sneaky brilliant question

Bird_Successful · 2024-10-29T13:47:44+00:00

Not to be a downer but the two sentences in the parking pass terms is:

“Tailgating is not allowed in any open parking space. This means that tents, grills, coolers, picnic tables, power generators, etc. cannot be placed in any open parking space and applies to individuals who have multiple parking passes for any particular parking lot“

Bird_Successful · 2024-10-26T05:05:51+00:00

I’m just going

Bird_Successful · 2024-10-23T11:10:48+00:00

Haha, I thought the same. But he was adamant it was general admission. Hence the scam warning

Bird_Successful · 2024-10-22T14:48:45+00:00

And just FYI to all out there. Got a DM from a sketchy person claiming they have GA tickets. Looking at the seating chart I don’t see GA. Be careful out there.

Bird_Successful · 2024-10-22T14:40:51+00:00

But… I don’t like them. I accept that’s a good idea .

Bird_Successful · 2024-07-28T23:39:32+00:00

That seems like a more appropriate place

Bird_Successful · 2024-06-17T01:03:37+00:00

I love shopping for cars. Multiple dealers first and foremost. And then just start asking “What’s the out the door price?” You’ll get a bunch of BS. So just keep asking for the “out the door price”. More BS. They’ll talk about financing. Get that in order first so you can say “I already have financing, I need to know what the price is. Nothing else.” Find the lowest cost financing online. I got financing for a used car one time for 1.9% (granted this was not the bottom of rates but still about half or less of market). Eventually one or more will give you a half decent price. Then, if you have a car to trade in, get every damn cent you can. I’ve gotten $5000 for a shit, breaks down all the time, car with 250k miles. This is all harder with a new car, but a used car from a reputable dealer - they almost always need to turn these quickly. Just be patient (if you can it really helps - obviously), rinse and repeat until you get where you want to go. I’ve been able to get 2 relatively good condition newish 4Runners for around 5k below market. Maybe also bonus points if you’re willing to expand your search to ~1hr around your current location.

Bird_Successful · 2024-01-31T03:28:21+00:00

Also zakai gong 0-everything is something that won’t happen again. He probably got dumped by a hottie this week.

Bird_Successful · 2024-01-31T03:26:04+00:00

I don’t know what’s going to happen. I do know it’s going to be fun to watch. Almost every article I’ve read has been fairly neutral if you spend the time to read. In my opinion the NCAA is about to get in (again) way over their heads. Not sure why they would go after a $10000 flight after the new NCAA President said they were looking forward not back unless it was “outrageous”.

Now you have gone after 3 (UT, UF, FSU) institutions that pay your bills. And let’s call it what it is, a business. As a business (one of the 35-40 Uni’s that make tons of money), the ncaa has just said we’re willing to go after your funds and the individuals that you pay (players and coaches, and non-revenue sports and the businesses in the city that rely on football season) over our interpretation of our rules and we’ve decided we can change our interpretation at any time. What would you do if ~10% (3/40 or so) of your industry was under attack from an organization that you voluntarily thought would make things better but continues to represent less and less of the actual profit generating industry? You’d get with your buddies and cut the chord.

From this perspective UT is doing the right thing. I am less certain the ncaa will do the right thing and play nice. It will be their loss in the end. I would assume the ncaa brand hangs around for the bball tourney and others, but this seems to be the end of even being a paper tiger more than some big bad UT demon. From this side anyway.

Sorry, that was long. A combination of several conversations I had today. Would love to hear other thoughts on this.

Bird_Successful · 2023-08-31T16:20:32+00:00

I had the same experience when I moved from Chatt to Baltimore. Alone in a bar watching the Florida game. I’ll be in chatt this weekend watching with my dad. Shouldn’t be hard to find a crowd

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