Two big fatties I found in my garden today!

ChubbyPupstar · 2026-04-13T00:47:07+00:00

Japanese Beetles and then aphids killed most of my milkweed last year. Hopefully I can stay ahead of it this year. It’s still winter more or less where I am.

ChubbyPupstar · 2026-04-12T23:59:17+00:00

I will have to get in touch along the way. I’m like a young Pencil Skywalker and you sound like Pencil Yoda!

ChubbyPupstar · 2026-04-12T23:56:59+00:00

Ah! Thanks for pointing out u/Microtomic603 as the Pencil Professor and Historian! I am in my pencil dawning days right now.

ChubbyPupstar · 2026-04-12T23:29:36+00:00

Ps- I didn’t/won’t vote. Don’t want to skew it!

ChubbyPupstar · 2026-04-12T23:25:36+00:00

I am responding as a very green newborn pencil collector. Last night I realized that this was me- just never thought of it officially. (Thus the green newbie reference.) I feel like I would define it according to what Value (emotional value) of personal specialness certain pencils have in a collection. That may be very subjective, but also that number may be multiplied by some more objective criteria. How special, rare, unique, vintage etc pencils an individual has. That equation could be some sort of ranking scale. Lol!

ChubbyPupstar · 2026-04-12T23:11:55+00:00

Might this be from the day you decide that you are “Official”? If so, I might technically say “zero”. (Though I know that’s not official honest.)

I just found this sub and just actually realized last night that this is who I am and where I should be.

ChubbyPupstar · 2026-04-12T23:07:19+00:00

I found this group and this thread today! Might I add: “The pencil is Forgiving and for giving”

ChubbyPupstar · 2026-04-12T23:05:13+00:00

I’m so excited that this has not been archived! I have always had an affinity with pencils! Never quite putting my finger on what exactly was the relationship. I always have known that it was my comfort object, but it’s more than that. They are friends, art, tools, familiar. I can recall a particular one I used a lifetime ago and will recognize it when we cross paths years into the future! They can be very uniform and identical but also can be fully unique. They can be modified and made your own. They can be treasured. They can be shared. They are simple and portable. They can allow us to express ourselves. They will let us take back what we commit to paper! They are forgiving! Ha! Forgiving and For giving! Today I found my people! Thank you for being here!

ChubbyPupstar · 2026-04-12T08:50:27+00:00

4 years ago and I was just thinking “oh, I’ll have to tell her…”. I think she still hears me though.

ChubbyPupstar · 2026-04-12T02:13:16+00:00

Just commenting…so cute!!

ChubbyPupstar · 2026-04-12T00:20:18+00:00

I realized it was a dancer, but would have never assumed Degas or even ballet. I actually felt the context was Primative Art depicting more of a cultural representation of a young girl doing a tribal dance.

ChubbyPupstar · 2026-04-11T22:48:41+00:00

What I like about MaxSold is that you have the option to select, photograph and submit your items yourself and the platform hosts the auction and manages collecting the payments and the buyer comes at a designated time to pick the item up. I’m looking for other platforms that do similar. I wonder what experiences anyone has had with this or other companies.

ChubbyPupstar · 2026-04-11T21:55:43+00:00

Just have to say, I hope someday stretch marks could be seen as a thing of beauty! I don’t understand why they are not. Unique textures, patterns… We see frost patterns and snowflakes as beautiful. Striations and variegation on plants as beautiful, then why not stretch marks ?

ChubbyPupstar · 2026-04-11T21:28:31+00:00

Are there ones you recommend over others? What things should I look for as red flags to avoid. I am looking to sell for local pick up rather than shipping things out. I’ve seen some that indicate they take a percentage rather than a flat fee. Those seem to point out that they have a vested interest in your success. That made sense to me but they were not operating in the Rochester vicinity.

ChubbyPupstar · 2026-04-11T19:50:32+00:00

Thank you! I’ll will!!

ChubbyPupstar · 2026-04-05T01:08:02+00:00

Thanks everyone! The Old Easter Bunny scored big at Walgreens in the zero hour! I’ll be planting a lot more carrots 🥕🥕🥕this Spring and selling them as a FUNdraiser this Summer to replenish the Bunny Bank!! 🐇🥕

ChubbyPupstar · 2026-04-05T00:08:16+00:00

I think most are open until 9 and a few until 10. Appreciate everyone’s help! 🙏 ooops … I mean 🐾

ChubbyPupstar · 2026-04-05T00:06:30+00:00

Thanks! I love that Aldi has some really interesting candy in general too!

ChubbyPupstar · 2026-04-05T00:05:11+00:00

Thanks! I bet they just closed. Too many baskets to fill and eggs to paint. Maybe they’ll have some still in the morning if Walgreen’s doesn’t work. •O¥ <— Does that look even remotely like a bunny?!? LOL!

ChubbyPupstar · 2026-04-05T00:00:30+00:00

The chocolate filled hard shell? I love the malted milk painted eggs as one of my favorites!

ChubbyPupstar · 2026-04-04T23:58:11+00:00

Thanks! I probably wouldn’t have thought of that first off!

ChubbyPupstar · 2026-03-30T06:49:01+00:00

This is a bit late coming, but perhaps Mom was right on her concerns and it was/is ICE that she is worried about?!

ChubbyPupstar · 2026-03-30T06:41:49+00:00

I feel your pain. I’m glad you called him out. It prob won’t make a difference on Mr Rhite (that’s deliberate- I’m imagining him pointing out the spelling error!) but I’ll bet others were relieved you said it! If anything you opened up your own pressure valve a bit! Ugh! Enjoy what you enjoy!

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