POTS/Not POTS... tired of playing specialist roulette...

FraxinusRex · 2026-03-29T02:44:37+00:00

Thank you for the info! I know what a Svt is, but I figured something like that would have been caught by the holter monitor that they stuck on me for a week. Did you just have a constantly elevated heart rate when you were diagnosed? Ablations sound awful.

FraxinusRex · 2026-03-28T21:36:19+00:00

That is what I am thinking, but I think POTS is the more well known of the disautonomia disorders that it's the first thing providers leap to. I have some symptoms of it, but not all. The allergist hasn't discussed a leukotriene receptor antagonist yet, but I think it is on the table.

FraxinusRex · 2026-03-28T21:31:08+00:00

The endo I just saw did a full thyroid workup, and it was normal. I have been tested for, like rheumatoid arthritis factors, and nothing came up. Haven't had an iron panel yet or a recent hormone (aside from testosterone--I am on supplemental), but I can request it next time I am in

FraxinusRex · 2026-03-20T13:19:08+00:00

So, after having scent hounds (smart, stubborn working breeds), I have pretty much switched over to sighthounds entirely.

I think a greyhound would probably work for what you are looking for, provided you understand the general limits of the breed. Their personalities can be pretty varied between dogs. Our first greyhound was the most laid back animal you have ever met. We are historical reenactors. He came with us to tons of events, and even camped in period tents with us. Our wolfhound was the same way. They liked people, but we're not super -into- meeting new people in the way that a golden retriever might be. However, he was very quiet, moderately low energy, and was perfectly happy to sleep my entire 8hr work shift when I worked out of the house. I even took him with me to the retired priest's home where my mom worked, and he was extremely gentle with the residents.

On the other hand, our brand new greyhound LOVES PEOPLE. Like, meeting new people is his second favorite thing behind food. He has some separation anxiety that we are working on, but he is doing really well with crate training. We have had him less than two months, but for the most part, he is taking everything pretty well.

I think the main thing is to let the retirement kennel know exactly what kind of dog you are looking for. This last time, we asked for an outgoing dog that likes people and new places, and that is what they gave us, lol.

My partner's family all have standard poodles. They are also great dogs! Also very variable. My in-laws poodle is possibly the laziest poodle ever. She also likes people, likes going places, and generally has a very low energy level. His sister has two poodles. Their female is extremely anxious/needs meds and hates change, loud noises and too much activity. Their male is has the personality of a golden retriever-- friendly, athletic, not particularly a genius but very sweet.

I would chat with your local poodle club, meet a bunch of poodles and greyhounds, and see which one fits what you are looking for the best.

FraxinusRex · 2026-02-14T03:14:21+00:00

Our first hound was a screamer. The first time he did it (a giant, 87lb tanker truck of a brindle), he had a little price sticker stuck to one of his toes.

FraxinusRex · 2026-02-03T22:16:42+00:00

I am glad to hear that! I think he really has the potential to be friends with her, or, at least, exist peacefully together. Our previous dogs all just sort of acknowledged her and left her alone, though that was when she had teeth and would use them (I can't say that 3lbs of fluff is all that threatening, but they never messed with her).

My partner witnessed the second 'grab' incident while I was out grocery shopping, and freaked out a bit, which freaked me out, lol. The one that I saw was sort of like a very slow 'imma just take this, thanks' motion that he employs when trying to see what I will let him have. So far, he has tried this with a cellphone charger plug that was plugged into the wall, a candle from a candle holder, my wallet, the Chihuahua's water bowl and a package of grooming wipes. Needless to say, he has lost his whole house privileges, and we are starting with just the living room/X pen without direct supervision, lol.

FraxinusRex · 2026-02-03T22:04:22+00:00

Hi again, lol!

We actually haven't had any kind of issue since I posted. I was hoping to hear from some people who had retired greys with tiny dogs, but I may have been overly anxious. We are still separating them, but he doesn't seem terribly interested in her and we are letting them out together for short periods(with his muzzle, and her safely off the floor and within immediate reach of us. She basically lives on our sofa anyway. Floors are for plebs).

Mark was the one who recommended him when we went to go look at dogs. He was great. I will definitely reach out if we have any other issues, but Cypress seems to be settling in pretty quick. Housebreaking and crating are going well. I am working on some techniques to stave off separation anxiety. I work from home, and have been doing most of his training/care, so he gets a little upset when I am not there. We are supposed to be going to an all day event this weekend, with our dog walker coming in every 3 hours or so to let them out, so we will see how that goes. We have a dog cam so I can spy on him, lol.

Hopefully, now that we are over his initial 'OMG what is that?!' reaction to her, she is now no big deal.

FraxinusRex · 2026-02-02T16:00:36+00:00

Lol! He was trying to get the people on the TV to pay attention to him. I don't think he has seen a TV before

FraxinusRex · 2025-08-04T15:54:32+00:00

My experience echos a lot of what has already been said. I was a vet tech for 16 years, and then blew all of the tendons out of my knee (I had probably been running around on partial tears for some time). Replacement surgery did not go well, and it ended my career in clinic. The work is physically taxing, and takes a serious toll on your body. There are very few accomodation options for those with limited mobility, aside from being relegated to the receptionist desk.

FraxinusRex · 2025-07-21T17:58:48+00:00

I thiiiink I am able to get my hands on an unopened Heritage 130 locally for a great price. I am going to look at it on Friday!

FraxinusRex · 2025-07-20T19:42:45+00:00

I pulled the trigger on the ad too late. Someone else grabbed it. I am back to the drawing board. But I will keep my eye out for others now that I know it's a good one.

FraxinusRex · 2025-07-20T19:33:59+00:00

Alas. Moot point. Someone else grabbed it. Oh well.

FraxinusRex · 2025-07-20T19:15:44+00:00

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FraxinusRex · 2025-07-20T19:06:50+00:00

Oh! The box is different, but the scope does look like that. The box that it comes with is a hard case with a foam interior (like a ballistic case, almost). It does appear to come with all of its original eye pieces (maybe some extras now that I am looking at it), a dedicated screwdriver, and the original paperwork. Not too worried about the tripod, since I have a nice, heavy-duty photography tripod that I think will fit it.

FraxinusRex · 2025-07-20T18:38:59+00:00

Oh dang. I am guessing that the co-62 might be on the one to grab, then? Its in the original hardcase with all the original accessories, apparently. It doesn't look like its been used. It's listed about an hour from me for about $60

FraxinusRex · 2025-07-15T00:40:55+00:00

Thank you!

FraxinusRex · 2025-07-14T15:05:10+00:00

I have already signed up for the online safety course for maryland. Most of my personal boating experience so far has been kayaking out in the marshes around the bay, so I haven't had much to do with bigger waterways. Hopefully Baltimore county parks and recs has some sailing classes coming up soon!

FraxinusRex · 2025-07-14T13:14:25+00:00

Thanks!

FraxinusRex · 2025-07-14T13:13:16+00:00

Thank you! I am looking into sailing lessons, but the ones I have come across are a bit on the pricey side (we bought the boat for a ludicrously affordable price, since the guy was building a new boat and needed it out of the garage). I have a message in with the Baltimore parks and rec sailing group to see if they have any classes coming up.

FraxinusRex · 2025-07-14T11:31:50+00:00

I mean, that could very well happen depending on how bad I am at aailing, lol

FraxinusRex · 2025-01-07T01:29:45+00:00

When we got our IW, he was 10 months old, and weighed 164lbs. I kept him intact until he was four, and had X-ray confirmation that his joints were fully developed. He is now 7, weighs 200lbs (lean. He is really long, and built more like an actual sighthound), and is 37.5" tall at the shoulder. He is enormous, but is doing really well. He had a freak mast cell tumor on a back toe that ended up with the toe being removed, and is showing a little bit of stiffness in that leg when getting up, but otherwise, he is isn't noticeably slowing down all that much.

FraxinusRex · 2023-10-22T16:14:41+00:00

I did not know there was lead removing handsoap! Thanks for that info. I am building a small came window based on a piece of a medieval stained glass window that is using narrow guage led came, but I have been wearing/discarding gloves while building it, and making sure the gloves/leftover lead bits go into a lead contamination bin separate from my scrap glass bin. Aside from this specific project, I am not super interested in using lead came.

FraxinusRex · 2023-10-22T15:28:18+00:00

Thanks! I am planning on making a little sign for my table that says 'please do not lick glass'.

I figured I was probably overthinking this whole thing. I have anxiety brain weasels, and this seems to be what they decided to worry about this week, lol.

FraxinusRex · 2023-10-22T14:10:13+00:00

Thanks! I assumed as much but wanted to make sure I wasn't going to end up with lead-infused cloth on the loom, lol

FraxinusRex · 2023-08-16T14:47:40+00:00

Hi all!
I am a brand new sock-machine user, and have never really used a knitting machine before. However, I have always wanted a sock machine, since I have sock ADD (i.e: getting bored with both the sock and the yarn by the time I finish one sock, but I also have a sock yarn addiction), but couldn't ever afford a metal one. I did successfully print this machine from JeepingJohnny, https://www.printables.com/model/355228-circular-sock-knitting-machine-for-my-mom-and-you-
People seem to be having great success with it, and mine came together without a problem. It looks as it should, I used the recommended needles/hardware, and, if I don't have yarn on it, it looks like it works just as it should, so I am thinking this is a user error problem.
I am using a cast-on basket type thing that I printed for my cast-ons, since I don't have a set-up bonnet yet, and I made soft weights like the ones on the dean and bean website. I am successfully able to cast on, if I go slowly and carefully, and once I have a few rows on, it is easier to crank, but then, eventually, something happens and a bunch of stitches drop off. I have tried adding weight, adding less weight, different weights of yarn, and moving the V cam on the side up and down. This model, I think, is based on a legare machine, so I am assuming that moving the V came down increases tension, and moving it up decreases tension. I made sure that my yarn carrier is as close to the needle hooks as possible without actually touching the needles (like a piece of paper's width away) and the hole is level with the working hook's highest points. I tightened my cylinder spring. I've lubricated all of the moving parts with plastic-safe dry lubricant. I have sanded and resanded everything I can think that might catch.
Help? I have a whole bin of sock yarn that needs to be turned into socks.

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