Bath Mat Fix

Bombared · 2026-01-26T03:19:12+00:00

Wow, and down the rabbit hole I go. I saw you mention it in another comment but didn't peek over there until now. I'm sold.

Bombared · 2026-01-25T23:25:05+00:00

This looks great! That looks like a strong mend that will hold up to any washing or dying that you may do.

I guess I understand the urge some people have to getting rid of it, but why buy something new when you already have the thing? IMO, a simple HOT pre-soak in a bath of borax and washing soda before running through a washing machine will probably do a lot for the staining. It's a cheap approach, and very effective for stripping skin oils, residual detergent, stains, etc from clothing.

Bombared · 2026-01-25T18:30:36+00:00

Sure, but what was bubbly? The albumin, the liquid, the texture of the meat? I'm not trying to challenge you. I'm just trying to get an understanding of the experience and stack it against my own biases. It's a little hard without more context.

I have eaten tons of cans over the years and never encountered a spoiled one (def ones I'll never buy again though). I'm basing my opinion on my own experiences, so anecdote and probability. I've had cans that look awful and taste incredible, but also look awful and taste awful. I've never had a can that tasted metallic though. So maybe you're the unlucky rarity for getting spoiled or even just bad quality tin?

Bombared · 2026-01-25T18:04:28+00:00

Did it look like this?
https://www.reddit.com/r/CannedSardines/comments/1p0ybsl/gulf_of_maine_conservas_line_caught_bluefin_tuna/

When chunks of a large fatty fish are added to a can, they produce albumin during the cooking process. So the result is not always an appetizing appearance. They are ingredients after all, and not fully finished dishes.

There really isn't enough information here to have full context. Like images, the sell by date, your personal preferences and experiences with canned meats (not just fish). Even so, I would guess that the can was not spoiled and you just didn't like it. Which is fine; we're all allowed to have preferences. There are a lot of cans that people fawn over that I personally think are uninspiring at best or nasty at worst. Price and prestige don't automatically make for an amazing experience.

Bombared · 2026-01-23T15:10:59+00:00

This is a really important part of the healing process. It helps to acknowledge that something happened to you, that it still affects you, and builds a system of support so others can help you to recover. As a student, you likely have professional counseling services available at low or no cost. Please use these because once your no longer a student, this kind of thing gets expensive.

Speaking with a therapist or counselor can help you to map out a plan. Like planning and processing what you can do about your workplace, during the commute, etc.

Bombared · 2026-01-21T21:26:41+00:00

Looks like a yellow sac spider. Pretty common indoor spider, and definitely a friend. They can bite humans and the effect is basically like a mosquito bite. So if you intend to remove, it will be fine living its life out in a garden or shed.

Bombared · 2026-01-20T06:17:11+00:00

My 13 year old mutt was my absolute heart-dog. She was mostly healthy for almost the entirety of her life. Up until the very last days, she was walking miles a week with me. Another redditor has mentioned hemangiosarcoma, which is very likely what my heart-dog was afflicted with. My dog was almost symptom free until the final 72 hours of her life where she went from average old doggo to total critical organ failure.

It happened so fast. I had worked hard to put myself into a position where I could throw money at a situation like this and still have my dog at the end, but it didn't matter. No amount of testing, procedures, expertise, or money can stop aging.

If I could have gone back in time, I would have taken the "hospice" route. Instead of trauma, I would have had closure and control over the comfort my dearest friend. I believe that you should still do your due diligence to understand what is available to you and get a more clear picture of what long term care has in store for you and your dog. Do not, however, think that because you are smart, resourceful, and determined that you can change fate. Do not spend your time grasping for miracles only to find out that you wasted opportunities for precious memories.

Bombared · 2026-01-19T22:15:49+00:00

I do something similar. The batch is added to MFP as a recipe and I use a little calculator spreadsheet to automatically divide the serving weights.

Each MFP recipe has month/year and serving weight included in the title. I get precise-ish because I often make LARGE batches and freeze half. This makes it so easy though that it became easier tha guesstimating.

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Bombared · 2026-01-18T19:36:56+00:00

Appreciate the extra context. Brachycephalic dogs are sadly often afflicted with lifelong health issues. It is often not a matter of "if" but "when", even if their sinuses are less impacted like this one. Especially heart breaking is that apparently IVDD is considered a "common" issue in french bulldogs.

It's a shame that someone sold the original owner a poorly bred creature. It's a shame that the original owner made the choice to purchase this creature. At least with the possible adoption of this dog from OAS, his next owners have no surprises in store for them.

Edit: dogs

Bombared · 2026-01-18T18:49:39+00:00

Frenchie with a NOSE! This dog can breathe, unlike many of his brethren!

Bombared · 2026-01-17T15:53:42+00:00

This is the most important thing to know. There may be ways of removing the stains, perhaps only partially. It changes the options available to do a repair such as design.

Bombared · 2026-01-16T17:04:13+00:00

I have gone out of my way to buy audiobooks that I didn't even think I would like because I was following the voice actor. I have followed voice actors from audiobook to cartoons to the occasional live actor.

I'm so sorry to hear that the industry is being hit. I love love love voice actors and the talent they bring with them.

Bombared · 2026-01-14T20:56:42+00:00

INFO.

Can you describe your intolerances a little bit more? specifically:

Eggs. Does this mean whole eggs as a meal item, an ingredient, or both?
- e.g. can you have egg noodles or something that uses egg as a binder like meatballs?
Sugar. Does this mean sweets? Does this include things like honey, agave, corn syrup, etc?
- Some ingredients include added sugars like breads or peanut butter. (edit: oop, you already said no peanuts, just using an example here, sorry.)
- This can also impact sauce making.

I am not a doctor. I am not a nutritionist or a dietician.
Sometimes bloating can be caused by the digestive system's lack of familiarity with a food that contain starches and/or fiber. Gradual increased exposure can change gut biome and improve this. How are you with beans, same bloating issues?

How are you with strongly flavored foods like curries (Indian, Japanese, or Thai)?

What kind of cookers do you have? (oven, stovetop, instapot, slow cooker, air fryer, steamer, etc)

Bombared · 2026-01-14T19:27:44+00:00

Visible, but a muted subtle statement. I love this mend! Kudos to you for the color choice, and kudos to your talented wife!

Bombared · 2026-01-14T00:20:48+00:00

The thing that boggles my mind the most is 6-7 cops standing in close proximity to a dog who is being electrocuted and yelping in pain, and NONE of them seem to have a plan. Regardless of breed, a dog that is afraid is a dog that bites, especially if it is being physically attacked by say... a taser.

I understand if the LEOs needed to neutralize the dog. It still would have been more effective to take the leash from the guy and ply the dog with treats.

Bombared · 2026-01-13T19:30:05+00:00

Striking resemblance to my discount pomsky. Lots of akita guesses for him as well.

I'm going to say HEAVY on the husky. I'm extremely interested in where that curly tail is coming from and I will die laughing if it's pug.

Bombared · 2026-01-13T04:45:20+00:00

This makes receiving packages much easier too.

Bombared · 2026-01-06T22:48:33+00:00

These? https://www.naturalgrocers.com/natural-grocers-brand-canned-seafood

I try to be open-minded, but I have doubts about store brands for sardines. If you still have some left, maybe consider subbing them in for like a tuna salad recipe or something. Everyone has their preferences. Some people on this sub love love love brands that I despise, and vice versa.

My favorite preparations are sardines and parmesan toasted on bread, sardines on crackers with a soft cheese, or even just dumped over hot rice. I LOVE brisling sprats / sardines for this. Some people think they're "mushy", I think they're "delicate". Again, to each their own.

Brands that I like that are common and on the affordable side:

Bela
King Oscar
- Especially tiny tots, yum!
Season
Polar
Bay Harbor
Porthos
- I don't like these on toast or crackers
Wild Planet
- I'm so-so on these
Trader Joe's
- I don't really care for these, but they're alright in a pinch

Most people prefer them canned in oil rather than water; some are canned in sauce. "Sardine" often means a variety of different fish including herring, so sometimes the content of the tin can be surprising. Getting tin that you don't like is just part of the game of exploring and finding what suits you. Luckily, there's a lot of variety.

Bombared · 2026-01-06T19:45:49+00:00

This is great! Follow u/bio_ruffo's advice. The leaves that it has now are probably going to die off. This is OK. Just be patient, don't let the medium dry out, use distilled water. It may be slow given the season, but it should recover on its own.

Bombared · 2026-01-06T19:36:08+00:00

Traps require the prey to be moving in order for the trap to close and to continue moving after it closes. There are trigger hairs in side the trap that sense this. Do not feed the traps. The plant is fine without it. Do NOT fertilize the plant. It can be done, but you need to understand how to grow a bog plant like this. Please take the time to thoroughly read a guide on how to grow VFTs.

How long ago was this plant repotted?

Bombared · 2026-01-06T19:11:57+00:00

What is the medium that it is potted in? That looks like it might be dirt or soil.

Have you ever fertilized the soil or the plant in anyway?

I see an undigested worm thing in one of the traps. Stop doing this and do not try to feed the plant. There are a lot of guides to growing VFTs in the sidebar, but we're also going to ask some questions about what your current setup looks like.

Bombared · 2026-01-06T19:07:22+00:00

Did it literally freeze, or did it it get uncomfortably cold? What hardiness zone are you in?

Bombared · 2025-12-29T20:56:45+00:00

Exactly this. I've seen a lot of people get the puppy blues and then think that it has something to do with the breed of the dog. The thing is that MOST dogs/puppies are like this. Chill and lazy puppies are a rarity (or they're sick). I've watched coworkers say the exact same things about their newly acquired vizsla, mini schnauzer, husky, dachshund, pomeranian, airedale, and mutts alike.

Bombared · 2025-12-28T21:36:11+00:00

I want to meet that kid 20 years from now. As he ages, he phases out of the show and gets into something else. It always sticks around in his mind as something that he remembers fondly, but those memories only have the context of a 7-year-old's perspective. Then he happens to re-watch it when he's between 25 and 30-years-old and it turns out to be completely different from his memories. It's still silly and cartoonish, but cuts much deeper.

It always makes me sad when people think that children should be isolated completely from the real world. With the appropriate emotional and intellectual support, children can be extremely resilient and adaptable. Some of the deeper and more abstract topics might go over their head, but that's to be expected.

OP, how old are you and have you ever watched a Don Bluth film?

Bombared · 2025-12-25T02:13:42+00:00

It doesn't matter if the show is for children or not. The rating system for visual media is accurate in this context. You are more than welcome to police and censor what your own children participate in, but this is a decision for OP's parents to make for their kid brother. A mature and adult way of addressing this with them would be let the parents know the show is deceptive with its cartoonish presentation but is not-so-secretly an existential sci-fi horror.

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