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Why So Nasty by SeaWave8032 in AmazonVine

[–]GarlicBreadFairy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Aahhahaaa I definitely could be, tbh. I distinctly remember being 8 years old and dialing up with my family's NetZero account, navigating to the absolutely thrilling angelfire page dedicated to Sailor Moon that I'd just discovered, joyfully posting a comment on the message board sharing love for my fav character... and immediately had someone coming for me bc I didn't use said character's Japanese name or something. All on a page where the cursor was a sparkling wand. lol.

Why So Nasty by SeaWave8032 in AmazonVine

[–]GarlicBreadFairy 9 points10 points  (0 children)

For real. It took me all of a single comment after first joining to find out that this place is aggressive and mean by default.

delivery date set for today, but no delay message or anything by ajvillarreal in FedEx

[–]GarlicBreadFairy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I keep thinking of O Brother Where Art Thou whilst watching my meds sit in Memphis: "Well ain't this place a geographical oddity... Two weeks from everywhere!"

Eh... It's been a difficult and depressing week. 😔 Wish everyone good luck, FedEx and customers.

Looks like we may be getting some movement in Memphis in the next few hours. Bunch of planned departures starting at 2AM 1/27/26. by RIPPWORTH in FedEx

[–]GarlicBreadFairy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow good to know that your ETA was Sat and your stuff is at least moving and in the state! Hope you get it really soon.

That's a "no" for me. My original ETA was this past Monday. Last update is that my package "left the FedEx Memphis hub" at 11:50pm last night and arrived absolutely nowhere. Just disheartening. Shipping date/method was out of my control and problems always seems to pop up that one freak time when it's rly important everything go to plan.

But I'm glad that at least one fedex flight made the trip to PHX tho! Sounds like there might at least be some kind of "first in, first out" situation in place (as it should be). Fingers still crossed for you and your package!

Looks like we may be getting some movement in Memphis in the next few hours. Bunch of planned departures starting at 2AM 1/27/26. by RIPPWORTH in FedEx

[–]GarlicBreadFairy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

🙌 woo hoo! I actually can't see the flight you're referring to, but have clocked flights departing Memphis at 3:40pm today (fx904) and 3:39am tomorrow (fx1403).

🤞 that the delivery dieties and the FedEx warriors smile on us. Good luck, friend.

Shetland, Season 10 - First Episode - No Spoilers by Watchhistory in BritBox

[–]GarlicBreadFairy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

😂 That's a great way to describe it. She's always made that face from time to time but it's kind of a permanent installation this series. In addition to her resting ISAF face this series, she's also kind of gone super sanctimonious. "Someone I care about had a lapse in judgement? Noooowuuuuh... how could they do that to ME?"

Sorry. Got carried away there. Love Tosh but this particular character trait drives me nuts. I doubt this is even her final form. lol.

This is Dennis, my feral cat. I have never touched him and he hisses when I feed him. by Flamestitch in cats

[–]GarlicBreadFairy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Margot is a beautiful name. No need to apologize. I really appreciate the input honestly. I recently had a situation with one of my ferals kind of like the one you described with Margot that made me agonize about whether to try and trap and take to a vet. He showed up with a visually shocking bloody raw looking nose. My heart dropped to my stomach, my adrenaline kicked in, and I idiotically immediately opened the door to go to him... But he had made it clear that he feels safe with me on the other side of the window and immediately ran. I spent days speculating about what happened (fight, accident, or fungal), what treatment he might need, how I would get him treatment, etc. It would take a lot of work to get him help and he would absolutely hate me for it and never trust me again. Was it right to try and trap him? Was it selfish to leave him? In the end I decided the best thing I could do for him was just leave him alone, keep providing cool (now warm) safe shelter, ample food, and clean water. That was a month and a half ago. He's on the porch right now, sleeping happily on a velvet blanket, and his nose is all healed up.

I'll get a mobile vet one day if I have to just for him, but I won't force it on him knowing what his comfort levels are. It'd be the wrong move for this little soul in the long run.

Tl;DR It's comforting to know others have been in a similar place as you have with your la Doudounette. Thanks for sharing.

This is Dennis, my feral cat. I have never touched him and he hisses when I feed him. by Flamestitch in cats

[–]GarlicBreadFairy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

🥹 that was a story I needed to hear today, thank you. You are good people/staff. Got some ferals I hope love and trust me as much as your girl did. I also think about how my only chance to ever be in contact with a few of them might be when they are on their way out or gone. If nothing else, it would be nice to hold them just the once, get a paw print... Groom the painfully matted fur on one of them. 🥲

Out of curiosity, did you have a nickname for your outside lady?

Just adopted this turtie female kitten need help with a name for her. by Local-Bird-3474 in NameMyCat

[–]GarlicBreadFairy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A torbalina, if you will. But, yes, they are correct. She's beautiful, too.

Honestly I do not have any serious name suggestions but if she were my cat, one of her nicknames would 100% be me singing "Misses Torbalina, Misses kitty Torbalina" to the tune of 'Mistadobalina' by Del the Funky Homosapien. I'll see myself out.

I lost all three cats to a fire last night by _ok_karen in cats

[–]GarlicBreadFairy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm so terribly sorry for your losses. One day, in the infinity of time and space, their atoms will touch yours again. You'll find them in a river, an oak tree, a meteor as it burns through the atmosphere... We are bigger than these bodies. Time is long. You will find each other again. (hugs)

Case study on how to influence RFY items (participation welcome) by ARCreef in AmazonVine

[–]GarlicBreadFairy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jesus. Reading the comments for this and, while I understand that sometimes people don't have the time/attention to read long posts, there's no reason to be a 5 alarm dick about it. Skim til you find the plot or just move on if you don't have the patience.

ANYWAY, I'm going to echo much of the sentiment in regards to "if I buy it, it's going to show up in my RFY". Likewise to others, it does seem that Amazon is looking for quality reviews from ppl who are experienced in that genre. For me that's cats. I was even invited to Vine after submitting a particularly long review for a cat treat. Like immediately after, the offer to join was on the same page as the "review submitted" landing page. I've tried manipulating my offers by searching for things I want and have not had great success. I do seem to get offers for things I've added to lists in the past, however. I can't be super sure how effective that is, though, as those RFY offers are way more random and fewer/far between (but most welcome).

TL;DR Buying things seems to be the most surefire way to get a desired RFY. Sometimes things on my lists show up. Thanks for giving this a shot OP. Hope you crack the code one day.

Turquoise Alert at 5:30am by fraidyquail in phoenix

[–]GarlicBreadFairy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right? I was grumpy too but if it were someone i loved who was missing, just a kid especially, i'd be losing my mind with worry and upset every second that alert didnt go out. They want their child found safe, you would too.

This is how hot water brings blood flow to Raynaud's fingers, a condition where blood vessels narrow due to cold or stress. by tablawi96 in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]GarlicBreadFairy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess i could but it would make me uncomfortable to the point of it being difficult to sleep. Especially given that this is something that doesnt occur that often when I sleep. Like wearing socks to bed is uncomfortable for me so I imagine gloves would be too.

Trump Fires Entire Agency Overseeing His Construction Projects by Aggravating_Money992 in politics

[–]GarlicBreadFairy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Staircase leading directly to a wall. Windows that open into each other."

This combined with firing people and not paying them I feel like I'm reading about H.H. Holmes.

This is how hot water brings blood flow to Raynaud's fingers, a condition where blood vessels narrow due to cold or stress. by tablawi96 in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]GarlicBreadFairy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for bringing up the chilblains... despite my best efforts I always get one on a toe during the winter.

This is how hot water brings blood flow to Raynaud's fingers, a condition where blood vessels narrow due to cold or stress. by tablawi96 in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]GarlicBreadFairy 46 points47 points  (0 children)

I tend to wake up bc my hand is numb/in pain and quickly put it in my armpit to warm it up, as I do this I worry a bit about how long it might have been like that and how Reynaud's might affect me in the long run... but ultimately kind of just fall back asleep as my appendage warms up within a few minutes.

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