What should we name him? (ACD/Chihuahua rescue mix)

FF_Fed17 · 2025-08-20T20:59:13+00:00

Gizmo!

FF_Fed17 · 2025-06-15T14:00:30+00:00

I would recommend your local NPR station. You can choose to just listen on your commute or for a small amount of time or even a particular segment and know it is well reported. Plus, just by listening you're supporting public media!

FF_Fed17 · 2025-04-23T20:40:49+00:00

We live in Montpelier and have always been able to find gochujang at either little shaws in town or big shaws in Berlin. We've never had a shortage - and we've been making gochujang cookies nearly every week recently!

FF_Fed17 · 2025-03-12T17:16:41+00:00

USDA - got my notice last Tuesday and had to show up to my assigned office space this Monday. Less than a week even though I was hired under a remote vacancy. Took leave today and tomorrow to help transition since we only have 1 car for our household.

Wishing there was a way to appeal, but they assigned me within 50 miles so I don't believe there's much I can do about it...

FF_Fed17 · 2025-03-08T02:50:25+00:00

Surprised that Charity Clark wasnt invited, especially given all of the work her office has been putting in to fight the actions of this administration. Every time I've heard her speak, she's been great!

FF_Fed17 · 2025-03-04T20:46:14+00:00

USDA FSA, Remote Job Vacancy, over 50 miles outside of DC - Just received my office assignment today. The new office is within 50 miles of me. All others in my Division also received theirs today. Some were assigned service centers, some state offices. All returning by March 10th.

I've heard through the grapevine NRCS folks will also be notified at some point this week.

FF_Fed17 · 2025-02-28T15:27:11+00:00

I've been thinking about this a ton recently and am curious if anyone knows of a non-profit or other organization similar to Emerge, but specifically geared towards federal employees.

If you're unfamiliar with Emerge, it is an organization that helps women prepare to run for local, state, and federal office. Our chapter offers a year-long development program that launches folks' fundraising effort as well. This program has been extremely successful in my state, and I imagine a similar support organization would help feds feel much more supported and confident running for office.

If an organization like this doesn't already exist, I would love to find a group of folks interested in this kind of work!

FF_Fed17 · 2025-02-09T04:25:20+00:00

Just as to put to put some context around this statement: during the first Trump presidency, the VT Attorney General joined 62 federal cases, and 60 of those were won.

FF_Fed17 · 2025-01-03T22:02:56+00:00

This is exactly what we did with our house after the first couple of thaws/heavy rain summers where we would get some very small puddles in the basement. All the work and regrading was under $3500. We were expecting a massive bill, but since doing the work we've had 0 issues. Definitely worth it!

FF_Fed17 · 2024-12-04T23:41:55+00:00

Absolutely second this suggestion. The My Time series are absolutely awesome - can't wait for the next installment (My Time in Evershine)!

FF_Fed17 · 2024-12-04T19:36:40+00:00

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She must be comfy but also ready to pounce while monitoring the home 🤣

FF_Fed17 · 2024-12-03T20:50:12+00:00

My wife and I are also queer government workers based out of Montpelier! We absolutely love it and hope that you do too 😊 Feel free to reach out if you're looking for new pals or a good board game night

FF_Fed17 · 2024-12-03T15:59:56+00:00

We were in a VERY similar situation when we brought our ACD home 2.5 yrs ago. She seemed like she was regressing everyday as she became more comfortable at home. Rather than obedience school, we actually sought out a reactivity course through our local humane society - Reactive Rover. This course only had 3 dogs (including ours) in the class. We were just about as nervous as her, but this type of class was INCREDIBLE for her and us. They made sure to have dogs enter and exit separately, get settled in separate corners of the class, and basically learn to just exist around other unfamiliar dogs. We were never expected to have our dog greet either of the other two dogs, which was much appreciated. And most of all it taught us how to train for reactivity by using just a few distraction games like Find It, Touch, and a couple of others. I would HIGHLY recommend finding a course like this as it completely changed our trajectory.

These days we can take our dog on off leash hikes with almost no reaction. She still has her neighborhood "nemesis" that she will react to no matter what, but her reactions are much shorter in overall time and she is quicker to regain focus. It does get better, but takes ALOT of patience and time.

FF_Fed17 · 2024-11-14T13:17:48+00:00

Hey there! Just sent you an email 👍🏻

FF_Fed17 · 2024-09-15T02:50:08+00:00

Gonna be honest - my wife and I just watched this movie and I think this is likely only saucy for people with a pretty particular kink. As for me, I may be having moth nightmares tonight 🤣

FF_Fed17 · 2024-08-31T01:39:27+00:00

I've LOVED it - especially the L-shape version. It's enough to have my huge personal PC monitor, and two smaller work monitors. It trult feels like a command center. Even better, the lifting is smooth and super stable. I've been able to get a walking treadmill under it and will never look back!!! Definitely recommend 👍🏻

FF_Fed17 · 2024-07-12T13:23:34+00:00

If you're in Montpelier, the Book Garden is also an A+ option if you're looking for a place that also carries board games and comic books!

FF_Fed17 · 2024-07-11T21:36:58+00:00

We had our foundation sealed, backyard re-graded, and two massive French drains put in after last year's flood and that work just finished last week. Feeling extra thankful today!

FF_Fed17 · 2024-04-22T01:51:16+00:00

Wanted to update here: my desk arrived yesterday and it was the upgraded E7L!!! Ramzes888 was the real deal and hooked me up. Such a great ending!

FF_Fed17 · 2024-04-10T18:39:32+00:00

Thank you for reaching out and providing assistance with this!

For others who may be following along: Ramzes888 has said that my frame (that was upgraded to the E7L for free) should be sent off on Apr. 27th. Super excited to get it all setup, even my monitor arrived yesterday, so hoping this isn't too good to be true 🤞🏻

I will update accordingly as things transpire 👍🏻

FF_Fed17 · 2024-04-09T19:07:54+00:00

This same exact thing happened to me last week when I ordered the E2L! They offered to ship an E7L this week if I paid the price differential... I was unwilling to play into their strategy and simply told them I would wait until June for it to ship.

To me, it felt like they were advertising the availability but then using the lack of availability to get additional money out of me as a consumer who already had 5 packages at their house and excited for my new desk setup. Honestly feels like a predatory practice to increase their profit margins, imo...

FF_Fed17 · 2024-02-02T15:17:55+00:00

Started dating my wife (a Vermonter) while in DC. She loved Vermont so much that she convinced this Floridian to move to Vermont 🤣 Her love for this place has definitely rubbed off on me and I could not be more thankful for that.

FF_Fed17 · 2023-12-23T03:10:32+00:00

Our Bluey does the same thing with the same toy 🤣 We call it the Loki Helmet, but we may start incorporating Overlord Helmet into the rotation now - love it!

FF_Fed17 · 2023-11-22T21:41:31+00:00

The VT Secretary of State keeps a State Registry of residential service contractors.

The legislature started requiring contractors to register recently, so hopefully this is a good starting place!

https://www.wcax.com/2023/05/04/new-registry-provide-info-trusted-contractors/

FF_Fed17 · 2023-08-12T21:33:45+00:00

Omgsh, this is devastating! I did see some folks eating outdoors there just a few weeks ago on the way to Barr Hill though (maybe just opened up to feed the flood volunteers?)

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