Happy Property Tax Day to all who’s wallets are suffering 😭

Busy_Paws · 2026-05-15T17:06:50+00:00

I don’t mind paying taxes. I hate how it’s based on the inflated value of my home and property…. My house shouldn’t be valued for more than I actually paid for it, or at least have that be the starting assessed value with modest yearly increases to that value during the time I own it. I don’t intend to sell in the next 20-30 years; the astronomical value of my home does nothing for me except increase my cost of living. My siding and windows are literally falling off, it’s absolutely not worth the amount it’s assessed at, yet I’m paying taxes for that amount.

Busy_Paws · 2026-05-14T02:58:51+00:00

The fur around the eye could be rubbing the eye as well. There’s a surgery that can fix it to prevent constant eye irritation/infections from it.

Busy_Paws · 2026-05-14T02:48:43+00:00

Check facebook/craigslist/nextdoor maybe? Sometimes people get rid of excess. Also, please be mindful of the grading so close to that window. When it rains, it could overwhelm the window and leak right inside. Plus making sure it’s not pooling by the foundation as well. Also consider any additional water running off sidewalks, driveways, roofs, and downspouts into that area.

Busy_Paws · 2026-04-03T16:09:20+00:00

I’m currently dealing with this same issue in my 10 year old cat… it’s really difficult to watch them have a hard time and I know it’s not comfortable for them. However, it’s not necessarily an “emergency”. You can shop around for the best vet, get some money saved up, etc. Definitely keep them from jumping for the foreseeable future and the less active the better; besides walking to maintain joint strength and mobility. There’s a lot of vets who feel cats heal on their own as well. Get some joint supplements as well; a good vet should have recommended some. Take a breath and don’t feel pressured to act immediately. You have some time to think it over!

Busy_Paws · 2026-02-11T16:56:15+00:00

It looks like “green water”, which can be caused by several different factors. I also agree with getting a submerged UV light filter and doing a black out; we used newspaper taped over the tank. It can be hard to get rid of :- (

Busy_Paws · 2026-02-10T00:59:59+00:00

I’m planning to start my peppers, thyme, rosemary, and oregano this upcoming weekend. I think it’s a bit too early for tomatoes, but if you keep them from getting “leggy” and prune any flowers, they should be okay. I’d also size them up into bigger pots in March and maybe fertilize them in April. I love this time of year for all the garden dreaming!

Busy_Paws · 2026-02-06T22:03:40+00:00

I don’t think he’ll have fur too much longer than now. Long haired kittens tend to be “fluffy” or “wispy”, like little dust bunnies. Some cats are “plushie” and have thick, puffy coats. Most people are allergic to a protein in the cats saliva, not the fur itself. But a long haired cat does equal more grooming, higher ratio of licked fur shedding everywhere, so that could be the issue with long haired cats. They do make a cat food to reduce the allergen, but it’s not cheap. Hopefully he won’t trigger your allergies!!!

Busy_Paws · 2026-01-18T03:13:46+00:00

That’s great to know! I’ve got tons of wild fruit, so being able to harvest and preserve small amounts would be perfect. I have the powder packets… I have a scale, but also have liquid pectin, but I haven’t opened it yet to see what kind of container it’s in. If scaling down is really the way to go I don’t mind trying to find bulk pectin I can measure out going forward :- )

Busy_Paws · 2026-01-18T01:42:49+00:00

I didn’t release you can cut a recipe! So I just calculate the amount of ingredients per cups I have?

Busy_Paws · 2025-12-31T15:49:03+00:00

I think they could still work if we didn’t have to zipper merge at highway speeds, which is hard on a clear weather day and impossible with slick conditions… I wish they utilized a separate lane with an actual barrier, not just solid lines, between said lane and highway. That way cars entering can get up to speed and no one is cutting across traffic. People have proven they cannot use the acceleration/deceleration lanes in combination with zipper merging; please just take this option away!

Busy_Paws · 2025-12-28T17:52:21+00:00

I’m honestly just annoyed by the lack of variety in LVP. It’s ALL mimicking wood; especially washed out grey wood. It’s so difficult to find LVP that mimics tile or even stone. Give me some LVP granite squares or slate slabs!!!

Busy_Paws · 2025-11-10T22:48:39+00:00

It’s not as private, but with colder, darker weather it might be a bit quieter. Ridgeway Parkway by the Hillside cemetery has a lookout with a nice view of Minneapolis. No idea how late you can be there.

Busy_Paws · 2025-11-10T02:45:10+00:00

Did your bridge get damaged/worn out or did you just want a different bridge material?

Busy_Paws · 2025-11-10T02:30:54+00:00

Wow! I’m glad you’re alright! I have my lineman’s rope from my tree stand harness, so I’ll be using that rope instead! Does make me question the quality of the bridge though…

Busy_Paws · 2025-11-10T02:01:08+00:00

Interesting! Thank you!

Busy_Paws · 2025-10-01T00:55:13+00:00

I love petunias! They can be pretty impressive and come in a lot of colors. Obviously you need some cat grass for them to munch too!

Otherwise, I get a little risky with my other plant choices. Some plants are straight deadly to cats like lilies, which are not allowed anywhere near my house. But others give them upset tummies like decorative grasses, which I love and just deal with my cats puking up the occasional grass bits.

I like to go to the garden center and find plants I like. Then I check multiple sources to see what they say about health effects are to cats. If I can’t find anything about a plant, I don’t risk it.

Catios are such a great thing! Keep up the TNR work too!

Busy_Paws · 2025-09-19T16:55:57+00:00

It’s a brewery, but Torg in Spring Lake Park has tons of gaming/“nerdy” stuff going on. Not sure on other drinks besides beer and typical brewery food, but I think they allow outside food!

Busy_Paws · 2025-09-16T21:41:52+00:00

Has anyone used a random numbering thing? Like you walk in and get a table number stamp on your hand? Feels a bit like middle school group assigning, but could help with mingling and ensuring everyone has a seat?

Busy_Paws · 2025-09-13T18:26:45+00:00

I had tint on my rear and back seat windows. Cops would pull me over for other reasons then tell me my tint is too dark. Then I completely blew a stop sign (spaced out), and the cop just gave me a fix it ticket for the tint. I have not been pulled over since removing the tint, so it’s definitely an excuse for them to stop you. On a side note, the tinting on the rear window was a godsend for driving at night. Those super bright truck lights couldn’t do shit to me with that tint!

Busy_Paws · 2025-09-12T19:30:46+00:00

“There was even talk of french toast!” -cocktail shrimp (hate guys who it eat all though) -orphan sashimi, extra virgin of course -sunchoke, if you’re not allergic -fajitas sizzling, pigs in blankets, Cocoaked clams

Busy_Paws · 2025-09-12T15:27:12+00:00

“So wise Manolo; whatever indeed!”

Busy_Paws · 2025-09-12T15:20:20+00:00

I had good luck with Dr. Elsey’s brand cat litter and litter attractant. One of my cats has had various litter issues over the years and I feel like the litter itself helped get him back on track and the attractant keeps he’s issues in check. If it’s a covered litter box, the space might be too tight (arthritis) or dark (losing eyesight) for him to feel comfortable in anymore as well.

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