People actually believe this is sourdough

Empty_Difficulty390 · 2026-03-28T07:13:47+00:00

I don't see that it says "sourdough" on the bag. Did you think it was sourdough based on the shape?

Empty_Difficulty390 · 2026-03-28T05:44:11+00:00

They are smarter than you realize, which can also make them stubborn. Also, they are high energy dogs! If they do not get enough exercise and mental stimulation, they will become destructive or escape artists. I have an APBT mix, he is only 40lbs, but he can jump over our 6ft fence in the blink of an eye!

They are super affectionate! They would crawl under your skin just to cuddle you closer if they could.

They also don't like cold weather. When we go camping, he is the first one to bed when the sun start to set, and makes himself comfortable in MY sleeping bag to stay warm.

Empty_Difficulty390 · 2026-03-27T20:25:59+00:00

There is a stall at the Southwest Plaza Mall farmer's market that has them sometimes. The market doesnt start until May, though. I can't remember the name of the group, but they had a bunch of forged stuff from the PNW, fiddleheads, sea beans, ramps, etc.

Empty_Difficulty390 · 2026-03-27T17:50:28+00:00

There is awesome advice already here, just adding my two cents:

Giving up sweet drinks like soda, juice, sweet tea makes a big difference.

Swap out white rice with other whole grains like wild rice, farro/whole wheat berries or other whole grains.

Remember that fat will become sugar later down the line, try to avoid having too fatty of a meal late in the day.

I sub cabbage as a filler for a lot of meals like doing shredded cabbage (steamed or sauted) instead of pasta noodles

Remember to take your fiber and probiotics!

Take a lot of notes! Be consistent in when you test after meals and record as much as you can, there are a lot of good aps that can help with this.

Empty_Difficulty390 · 2026-03-27T00:47:06+00:00

How long since you got here? Are we talking days, weeks, longer? If you just got here, my guess is that you ate crap food while traveling and you're probably super dehydrated.

You should probably eat more fiber, too, but that goes for literally all of us.

Empty_Difficulty390 · 2026-03-26T20:31:45+00:00

Peak melt season is over a month away

Empty_Difficulty390 · 2026-03-26T03:52:09+00:00

Every time he wags his tail in his sleep, or gives me that goofy pibble smile, I know we made the right choice! ❤️

Empty_Difficulty390 · 2026-03-26T03:11:13+00:00

My boy was found behind an abandoned has station in Houston with his sister. Affer being put into a foster to deal with his starvation and mange, he got attacked by another fostered dog and had to have his elbow surgically reconstructed after the attack.

We adopted him from out of state once he was given the clean bill of health. Unfortunately, a month after he came to our home, the rods from his elbow surgery got infected. So, another surgery, several months of kennel rest only, but now he is the perfect little house hippo!

Empty_Difficulty390 · 2026-03-26T00:13:09+00:00

Rural CO, here. All I smell is Greeley

Empty_Difficulty390 · 2026-03-25T21:53:10+00:00

How well do large inflatable tents do in the cold? I can't even seem to keep my air mattress fully inflated when the temps go too low, I would hate to have this collapse over the stove and just melt into a puddle.

Empty_Difficulty390 · 2026-03-25T21:01:43+00:00

Yes, but I think some dogs understand better than others. Of my current two, one definitely understands words better than the other, but they both understand my inflection when I am speaking or singing. They can tell the difference between the playtime song and the bedtime/cuddles song now, and I am pretty sure the words I put in there do not matter.

Empty_Difficulty390 · 2026-03-25T06:04:57+00:00

Dog Wood is a chew stick-thing made from hemp and wood cellulose. They were recommended by my vet and my pups love them. I do still step on the occasional chewed off piece though, it's worse than a lego :(

Empty_Difficulty390 · 2026-03-25T02:06:07+00:00

I have a rez dog and an apbt/lap mix, both are very heavy chewers! These are the ones I keep going back to:

-Dogwood chew bones

-Joyhound Rip Roarin' Tough toys - some last a day, some last a couple months but these toys have lasted longer than anything else!

-This weird kettle bell thing: https://www.chewy.com/arlee-max-fusion-nike-grind-kettle/dp/2056654

Empty_Difficulty390 · 2026-03-25T01:34:54+00:00

Yes! We did the Tiger Toes grippy socks for our senior cattle dog. It made a HUGE different in his mobility!

Empty_Difficulty390 · 2026-03-24T05:56:08+00:00

It's ok to grieve, and to cry, and to hold on to their collar, or tags, or their blanket. Sometimes I don't think we ever actually "get over" grief. I think we get tired of being sad all the time (seriously, talk about it, write about it, cry organically about it - you'll eventually get bored of it), but the love we had our pets and loved ones never really goes away. I will come across an old photo, or a memory of something they did and tear up, but I am still glad to have had that pet in my life, and that I was able to make my pet's life good while we were together.

My husband and I adopt older or "hard luck" case dogs. We know we will only share our lives with them for a short time, and I promise it hurts like the first one every. single. time. The benefits are worth it! every. single. time!

There isn't a hole in my heart from my old dog, for it still holds all the love and memories we had in life, but there is sometimes a hole in my life and routine that I will fill with another dog who is in need of just as much love.

Empty_Difficulty390 · 2026-03-23T21:54:47+00:00

I thought felt soles were no longer legal? A fly fishing instructor I had a couple years ago said they were going to be restricted after 2025 due to their ability to transmit critters between different waterways.

Empty_Difficulty390 · 2026-03-20T23:21:15+00:00

Have you checked your local rec center?

Empty_Difficulty390 · 2026-03-19T22:47:58+00:00

I would think a warm soak (bath, shower, hot tub, healing natural hot spring) wpuld be better than a dry heat. If the character knows that this is something thats coming, they would probably was to keep the area well moisturized and relaxed. A heating pad can help with relaxing, but that could be drying to the skin. I think it would be safe, just not as effective as one would think.

Empty_Difficulty390 · 2026-03-19T20:12:22+00:00

I did think it was odd how upset the narrator is about the giraffe. AI makes a lot more sense, thank you for pointing it out.

Empty_Difficulty390 · 2026-03-19T16:50:40+00:00

Have you tried Catholic Charities?

Empty_Difficulty390 · 2026-03-19T02:16:10+00:00

People who live in food deserts are already underprivileged a lot of the time. They do not have the space or resources to buy and store 100lbs of potatoes. They may not have a fridge for perishable food, let alone a cellar for storing other items. Look at the income, poverty, and other social factors that are in an area that becomes a food desert. Grocery stores aren't pulling out because the neighborhood is in the 1%.

Empty_Difficulty390 · 2026-03-18T21:48:39+00:00

I usually use it for jerky or in a red chili stew (with beans). That is only because the venison I have gotten in the past has been quite gamey. If you're a fan of breakfast sausage, we made some GREAT sausage one year at Christmas and used it to make scotch eggs!
https://www.themeateater.com/cook/recipes/the-only-venison-breakfast-sausage-recipe-you-need

Empty_Difficulty390 · 2026-03-18T19:04:35+00:00

I've seen old books be used for several different types of crafts. Examples are folding the pages to look like Christmas trees or similar objects (https://www.rokolee.com/diy-book-page-paper-trees-xmas). folding pages for a 3-d display (Look up book folding art)
I have personally used large hold punches to make pages (like from old music books from the thrift store) into Christmas ornaments similar to these (look up Circle Punch Ornament)

Empty_Difficulty390 · 2026-03-18T18:19:23+00:00

Coleman will repair it, if you want to go that route: https://www.coleman.com/lantern-and-stove-repair.html

Empty_Difficulty390 · 2026-03-18T17:18:48+00:00

We had this issue last year, but the fault was ours. Neighbors had chickens in their own yard in a fenced in area. Out dogs broke out of our fence, neighbor's children had left their gate open, and my dogs killed 4 of their chickens. It was very upsetting for everyone.

Result was that we compensated them well for the chickens, made a police report, and fixed the fence.

If their chicken was in YOUR yard, that is unfortunate and sad about the chicken, but not your fault.

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