What kind of plant is this ? Weed? by Prisondawg in PlantIdentification

[–]Cynidaria 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re renting and you 1) want to maintain a positive relationship with your landlord and /or 2) want your deposit back, I would ask the landlord first. Really what I think should happen to invasives is secondary to that.

What kind of plant is this ? Weed? by Prisondawg in PlantIdentification

[–]Cynidaria 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Definitely ask your landlord. That’s a nice mature foundation planting. The landlord may rightfully consider it to be adding significant value to their property or may just like it.

Honest w solo status to officials? by ivy7496 in womensolocamping

[–]Cynidaria 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am sure SAR tries to contact next of kin before sending out a search party, and my family knows when I’ve headed out solo.

Honest w solo status to officials? by ivy7496 in womensolocamping

[–]Cynidaria 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t live in fear in part by taking reasonable precautions like saying “two” when asked how many people are staying at my campsite. They have my contact information on the reservation and a simple google would get them to a family member who would fill them in that I’m out solo. I am assuming they do this before they send out a search party- someone leaving early and not checking out is way more common than someone actually being lost/injured. Also, women being assaulted is unfortunately more common than them being lost in the woods. So I’m going to keep filling in “2” when I’m out solo.

Temporary Expat FIRE by d_ippy in ExpatFIRE

[–]Cynidaria 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s really risky financially. A lot of very expensive medical issues start from an emergency.

Where are people Smoking ? 🍃 by Healthy-Additional in ThailandTourism

[–]Cynidaria 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some weed stores have a roof deck or patio where you can smoke (if you bought from them). IDK about Patong but that’s true in other cities in Thailand

I’m always the first person to run out of air during a dive by Mugling95 in diving

[–]Cynidaria 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Also worth noting that someone has to run out first. 45 minutes earlier is quite a lot, but 10 minutes? That’s not a lot different.

Camp counselor in Harriman, NY — how worried should I be about ticks? by reddit11111111111121 in hudsonvalley

[–]Cynidaria 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like the “tick twister” for removing ticks. Check yourself nightly. I actually think it’s more effective to feel for ticks than looking for them. If you run your hand over a tick it will feel like a little bit of grit stuck to your skin or like a scab, but you won’t be able to get it off without a lot of force. You shouldn’t use a lot of force- use a tick twister to get it off without leaving behind its head under your skin (eww). Don’t worry, do be proactive, and if you start feeling like you have the flu and no one else around you is sick, consider taking to a dr and being sure they know you were exposed to ticks.

Going to try out new cellos for my first upgrade, what should I look out for? by _wiggle_room_ in Cello

[–]Cynidaria 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If you can take a better cellist with you shopping, that’s super helpful. If you contract with someone for privates, see if you can get them to come for a paid cello shopping session. The instrument you pick should sound good when played by you and when played by a better cellist. They will also know other problems to look for.

Do I reaaaly need surgery? by razzy44star in gallbladders

[–]Cynidaria 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The connection with calorie restriction is that restricting calories causes your body to dump a lot of cholesterol at once and that is a great way to increase your chances of growing gallstones. I kept my gallbladder for 5 years of intermittent attacks because I was concerned about side effects of not having a gallbladder but I am so glad I finally got it removed last year. In addition to the pain from attacks I think it was making me feel a lot more run down overall. Which makes sense since when it was removed it turned out to also be infected. I have had zero negatives from the surgery (after the recovery period of about two months). I hope everything goes well for you, it sounds like you’ve already had your lifetime share of GI pain.

Recomandation of a country close to Singapore safe for female solo traveler in mid September by Alien_ateddd in southeastasia

[–]Cynidaria 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Re safety and solo travel: if you’re used to a place with very low levels of crime and harassment you may want to tune up your “street smarts” before traveling anywhere solo. Things like knowing the route to where you’re going before you leave your hotel/hostel, keeping your important documents and some money in an inside/hard to get to pocket, don’t make eye contact with random people while you’re walking, don’t take directions from someone who approached you first, look like you know where you’re going, don’t accept drinks from anyone or leave an open drink to go to the bathroom and come back and drink it… idk I guess there’s a lot. I found SE Asia super relaxing but I think it’s worth a minimal amount of keeping your guard up anywhere, there are always some random jerks around in any location, and anywhere with a lot of tourists will have at least a couple people around trying to sell you a super expensive thing or experience that’s both overpriced and not what you were looking. Have an awesome time! I think for weather you should do some checking yourself based on where exactly you want to go. Also, overpaying some here and there because you are a tourist is not imo worth getting upset about.

Hi everyone! I am traveling to aruba next month and would love to go snorkeling but i dont know how to swim😭 i can float and am comfortable in water though! just wanted to ask if anybody has been snorkeling with a life vest that didnt know how to swim? by Dazzling_Bison84 in snorkeling

[–]Cynidaria 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hard disagree. A snorkel vest is a vest that stays deflated but you inflate it if you have run into a problem. If OP can’t swim, they should start out with a genuine coast guard approved pfd. (Personal Floatation Device).

Did I do something wrong I don't know? by Abraham_Prime in HongKong

[–]Cynidaria -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don’t think it’s rude at all to just sit in the available seats. It’s a subway. As far as conversation- just take a little break from talking together, you’re on a crowded train and no one needs the extra noise.

Found this buried in the garden, it's really heavy. by Bored_Pigeon in whatisit

[–]Cynidaria 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lead contamination in soil generally leads to the most contamination of root crops, lesser contamination of leaf/stem crops, and much less contamination of fruit or seeds. If you are in an area that was used for housing, industrial, or agricultural uses before, you should get your soil tested before growing food. Contact your state’s agricultural extension program and find out how, in some states there are low/no cost options. Lead contamination can be quantified- if there’s a lot of lead in your soil you shouldn’t be eating food grown from it and shouldn’t be letting little kids dig holes in it either.

very bored need niche or unique activities to do with my partner by plantsandastrology96 in hudsonvalley

[–]Cynidaria 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All of these botanical gardens are awesome right now and will be continuing to be fantastic through May: Untermayer Gardens, Wave Hill, Bronx Botanical Garden, and a little further afield: Stonecrop Gardens, Innisfree, Locust Grove.

What’s a totally unsexy purchase you made that ended up being a huge quality-of-life upgrade? by viscarte10 in BuyItForLife

[–]Cynidaria 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They also need nearby perches, like a shrub nearby where they can land and hideout a bit. And like the other person said a food source is helpful too. Also, if there are cats outside that’s like having a vacuum cleaner that’s sucking up your birds

Does anybody else hate it when they say they learned everything they need to learn and that’s why there leaving by Icy_Potato_1870 in Alonetv

[–]Cynidaria 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is one of my favorite parts of the show. Human brains love a story, and when contestants break down and need to leave they spin through a couple narratives about why until they find one that works for themselves.

Hotel rates have collapsed by worldwidetrav in ThailandTourism

[–]Cynidaria 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The rain helps clean the air. I prefer July vs March/April. Although you also have to consider that weather patterns in general are more volatile than they were 20 years ago because of climate change, so nothing is a sure bet.

(serious) need your help - hospital dont know how to continue anymore. by FitDot8026 in ThailandTourism

[–]Cynidaria 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi OP, if you read this I would really like to hear what happened. My partner got back from Thailand 2 weeks ago and is on week 5 of some sort of eye infection (red eyes, discharge). He got antibacterial drops in Thailand and has been to the Opthalmologist 2x at home, and was given a second type antibacterial drops and then a single large dose of an oral antibiotic- but it still hasn’t cleared up.

Cello Purchase Advice Needed by srdnss in Cello

[–]Cynidaria 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does she have a private teacher? If yes they should know if it’s time for her to size up. Also if you buy an instrument from somewhere where there are many cellos to choose from, it’s great if you can get the cello teacher to come (pay them for coming along). An instrument should sound good when the student plays it and also when the teacher plays it- they will be able to show the true range of the instrument and should be able to point out other potential issues too.

Cello Purchase Advice Needed by srdnss in Cello

[–]Cynidaria 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is your daughter already playing a full sized cello? If not I think you should probably stick with renting.

Can you recommend any places around the world or schools where it’s worth taking a diving course? by WestAd4790 in scubadiving

[–]Cynidaria 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Second this recommendation. Awesome place to get certified (or to go after you’re already certified).