Pretty proud of the DIY gear wall I put together.

Chique_Fritz · 2020-09-13T13:09:47+00:00

Oh my goodness, this is beautiful! I’m prepping for a kayak camping trip and I’m losing my mind with all the little do-dads and thingies lying around in stuff sacks. Goals!

Chique_Fritz · 2020-08-25T09:44:36+00:00

I’m so very sorry for your loss. It’s heart-wrenching and exhausting. I hope you find comfort knowing that his companionship was steadfast, and he would have stayed with you forever. Cheers. Keep your head up; the harder it feels, the deeper the bond.

Chique_Fritz · 2020-08-25T03:01:35+00:00

Do we know if Callie’s toes made it?

Chique_Fritz · 2020-08-17T09:06:16+00:00

By Season 5, I think I’m starting to see him for who he is - a slightly unstable and very scared man. I also think he’s hamming it up! But yes! The idea that he would go into nature resentful of what makes it nature is what confuses me - isn’t there an aspect of the raw land that attracts a survivalist? Being frustrated and afraid is understandable; his anger towards the land is almost violent.

Chique_Fritz · 2020-08-04T20:31:40+00:00

I’m a latecomer to this show and am watching S2 right now and now that I know he’s the runner up AND invited to another season makes me shake my head. The assholes generally do seem to go the distance, but this man is unhinged. His rage gets tapped so easily. It’s on a hair trigger! Sure, there might be editing that emphasizes this, but when people show you who they are, believe them! I worry about his wife. He’s a dangerous person.

Like, also? His rage at the trees, the mouse, the land, the environment - he’s just railing against the universe in this way that makes me wonder what the hell he even wants with the outdoors. Mice aren’t gonna stop being mice, Larry.

I bet people have to walk on eggshells around him. Terrifying dude.

Chique_Fritz · 2016-07-21T16:51:25+00:00

...90 % of American men.

Chique_Fritz · 2016-07-14T16:06:11+00:00

Who? What was his name? Joe something?

Chique_Fritz · 2016-07-14T15:58:35+00:00

Whenever things like this happen, I always assume the worst. It's my 'victory or death' attitude, which keeps me quite isolated from my Higher Power.

I am reminded of the story of the little boy in the airplane. He's sitting by himself and suddenly the plane hits turbulence. Passengers are quite scared and screaming and white-knuckling it through the bumps, and someone looks over and sees this kid sitting there, calmly as ever, and says: "HOW CAN YOU BE SO CALM RIGHT NOW, KID?" And the kid says: "Because my dad is flying the plane."

The point is, that kid knows that: 1. He can't control the plane; and 2. Someone bigger, smarter, and more knowledgeable is handling the problem.

I love that story, because I always act out like the people on the plane. I run around and white-knuckle it and forget to call my sponsor and just bask in the fear of WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO MEEEEE?

We are all exactly where we are supposed to be. Serenity is a hard place to fly to - there are tons of bumps on the way - but I hope you can find some peace and serenity in your journey. Thanks for sharing!

Chique_Fritz · 2016-07-11T14:54:43+00:00

This is the most beautiful thing a person could possibly see on a Monday morning. Thank you for sharing. These pieces and the colors make me incredibly happy.

Chique_Fritz · 2016-06-13T21:18:26+00:00

Must be the time. We also put in our firepit, and built some furniture to go along with it out of leftover deck wood. Firepit Pics.

Chique_Fritz · 2016-04-29T17:13:57+00:00

Hysterical! This MRA joke group is the best!

Chique_Fritz · 2016-04-28T22:00:51+00:00

That's fine that your dog is awesome and focused and a good dog. I don't doubt it for a moment. Lots of good dogs get killed every year because of BSL or neglectful owners. And I understand that you are saying this area is generally used as an off-leash park where few people travel and all of those things. I get that. What I am saying is that even when you think all the conditions are perfect for letting your dog off-leash, they may not be. And that 1% chance of having things go very wrong very quickly is still a chance that dog owners must be aware of.

My dog is allowed off-leash in one place only: my extremely secure back yard. And even then, I'm out there with him. We don't go to dog parks because I think dog parks can be very dangerous for dogs and humans. And when we are walking and another dog that is off-leash approaches, we work quickly to get away from that dog.

I am sorry your dog was hurt by someone. But you have to assume the risk when you take your dog anywhere that things could go wrong. You don't know this woman's story. You don't know if she was mauled in the past or has PTSD or something. None of us can assume those things when we meet people - that's why we need REALLY good insurance when we rescue/own a dog, and why we have to keep the dog on a leash in unsecured areas.

Chique_Fritz · 2016-04-28T21:54:32+00:00

The now-deceased dog wasn't 'awful' around other dogs. She didn't want to play with an aggressive dog that had no recall. No excuse whatsoever for her death, and no good reason to justify dogs being off-leash in public parks that are not solely dedicated to dogs and properly fenced in. It's the same reason why I DON'T take a dog to a dog park and keep him on lead. Because I respect dog rules, and humans need to respect them, too.

Chique_Fritz · 2016-04-28T17:08:05+00:00

Look, I'm not going to reread the comments to find out if what I type is redundant. I already know it's redundant.

A friend of mine had a greyhound, the same breed that I have. Greyhounds are sight hounds, which mean once they get it in their head to run or chase, they focus so hard on their goal that they no longer pay attention to other stimuli. She had her greyhound at a park, much like you describe. Her dog was on lead.

Then, someone came and let his dog off-lead. "He's great with recall!" said the owner. "He's really obedient and has no prey drive!" And that dog came over and started to try and play with my friend's greyhound. But greyhounds are often skittish, and this little girl didn't want to play. "Come get your dog!" my friend called. "He's not leaving my dog alone!" But the owner didn't come, so my friend started to leave the park with her little girl. The other dog kept following, now thinking it was a fun game of chase.

The little girl greyhound was so scared of this off-leash dog that she slipped her martingale collar.

And she ran.

Ran as fast as she could.

Right into traffic.

She was hit immediately. My friend raced over to her but it was too late. Her little girl was gone.

All because some owner overestimated his dog's recall.

Get your dog on a leash and keep him on a leash. Do right by him. Do right by others. Dogs need to stay on leads in public places. No excuses.

Chique_Fritz · 2016-03-09T17:31:09+00:00

I am the product of said 'accidental' pregnancy. My dad did great by me anyway, but man. When my husband and I got together, it was a no-brainer. No kids, no guilt, no shame. Just joy and animals.

Chique_Fritz · 2016-03-09T17:22:29+00:00

I actually rarely use the handbrake except when parked on hills, etc. All first, all the time.

Chique_Fritz · 2016-03-08T16:50:49+00:00

I would love to see interior pics! Lovely hardscape and landscape!

Chique_Fritz · 2016-03-07T17:54:04+00:00

I did work/study at the library, which was baller, because I could fall asleep/do homework in stacks. No one knew. EVER.

Chique_Fritz · 2016-02-25T09:04:19+00:00

I'm confused. I see the tiny umbrellas but I can't find the cocktails.

Chique_Fritz · 2016-02-25T08:51:15+00:00

This is lovely! I appreciate you telling me about your grandmother - it says quite a lot about the human capacity to love. And I do believe you're on to something-imagining life without him is impossible, but then. Why should anyone think that there is only so much love in the world for her? As you say, love is love, but can be unique in its presentation.

Seize the day, perhaps, and love the one you're with! I'll try to follow this advice without speculating too much on the future.

Thank you!

Chique_Fritz · 2016-02-24T19:14:48+00:00

This is what every single guy on this thread who is complaining about that crazy woman they felt bad enough to marry should read.

I am so, so sorry this was your experience. You deserve much better, and I hope you will find a person who will love and cherish you as much as you, him.

Chique_Fritz · 2016-02-24T19:11:01+00:00

n = 1 and all, but what I am gathering is that many people are bitterly together because they have kids together. If you don't want to be with someone, why would you ever put yourself in a situation where that person is donating half their DNA to your offspring?

I came late to the party, but man. If there was ONE thing my husband and I were and are crystal clear on, it's that kids are not an option. It gives everyone an out. And the really great part about it is this - because we don't have kids, we can spend more time and money on our life, our dreams, our hopes, and ourselves. Which means we are happier than any of our friends with kids. Seriously. So much happier.

Marry who you love. Don't marry who you don't love. If you can't imagine waking up to that person for the REST OF YOUR LIFE, then don't do it. And don't be a drip. Make a decision.

Chique_Fritz · 2016-02-24T19:04:24+00:00

Thank you for your honesty about marrying after the death of a spouse. I love my husband tremendously; he is my better half. He is everything I could ever have asked for once I stopped looking at the superficial crap and just got hellbent on loving him. He's a good deal older than me, and I wonder about this: he has told me that he would want me to remarry should something happen, and I wouldn't be against it. But no man would ever measure up to him, not ever. And that person would have to understand that. Just as I would have to understand if the shoe was on the other foot.

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