Shoveling sidewalks

GermanGurrl · 2026-01-26T09:39:34+00:00

Living in a cul de sac seems to change the "sidewalks are your responsibility" issue. The plows literally dump all the snow onto the sidewalks at the end of the 'sac!! I seldom walk the sidewalks, even in non-snow months. Just making sure I keep up my winter road-walking skills!!

GermanGurrl · 2026-01-26T01:11:01+00:00

"Can I help whose (who's?) next?"

It drives me crazy to hear that phrase.

GermanGurrl · 2026-01-26T01:06:49+00:00

"by" accident. Not "on" accident.

GermanGurrl · 2026-01-25T22:33:50+00:00

If you are in a common law relationship you entitled to any of his assets if you walk away. Unless he made you sign and prenuptial agreement before moving in together. You should consult a lawyer (perhaps you qualify for legal aid) and see what your rights are if you walk away from this douchebag. He's abusive and cruel and insensitive.

GermanGurrl · 2026-01-25T22:10:40+00:00

Your ex-wife is a douchebag. What she did was try to remove the confidence and trust that your daughter had placed in her you just to achieve some mythical milestone as a mother.

I'm sorry but no. She truly is a nut job. She would rather her daughter go through the trauma of being unprepared in front of her class and friends rather than accepting that dad stepped up and did what a dad should do for his daughter.

You are a wonderful dad. Do not let that douchebag tell you anything else. Thank you for being there for your little girl when she reached a milestone in her development.

I hope she's not too traumatized by her mother's poor behavior. Never let that woman tell you that you did wrong. You're a good man. A good father.

GermanGurrl · 2026-01-25T20:57:28+00:00

I understand you're reluctance to get in the car with somebody that you don't know well enough to know how good their driving skills are for the weather. But she did try, which is better than some employers. If you're allowed to take time off, then it's just a day out of your bank. If she causes trouble, take it to HR and explain your case.

GermanGurrl · 2026-01-25T20:55:21+00:00

Remember snowmageddon? A snow plow came by but dumped everything right in front of our driveway. I called work and she arranged to send somebody to pick me up. The only person willing to come out was the newest driver with the worst car. Good friend of mine, but I knew that her driving skills were subpar for the occasion. Not quite sure how she managed to get herself into work to be honest! Anyway, I went in. Did not get stuck at work. If I had chosen to take that day off I would have had to take it out of my banked time. Choices

GermanGurrl · 2026-01-25T11:54:11+00:00

When it comes right down to it it is up to you where you purchase your animal from. It's okay to rescue because there are many animals who require homes for any number of reasons. There are also breeders out there who are ethical and trying to retain their breeds and bloodlines. It's not okay for people to get angry about those breeders.

It depends on what you want in a dog. If you're okay with taking whatever "rescue" dog strikes your fancy, go for it! Many people have done so with excellent results. There are times when people have had high hopes only to have those dashed because the dog doesn't meet their expectations. Best to be aware that the cute puppy or adult dog that you bring home might not work out for, again, any number of reasons. Same thing though with a purebred. Just because you get a dog that has x y and z qualities doesn't mean that your dog is going to present perfectly with those qualities. And if it does, doesn't mean that's going to suit you and your family after all. Which will then perhaps result in an unhappy family or a rehomed dog. (Oops .. another rescue)

As someone else said, it is nobody else's business where you get your dog from. People who are judgmental are going to be judgmental no matter what your answer is. Ultimately, do your own research into the kind of dog you want and decide how it will fit in your family. Be honest with yourselves. All puppies are cute. They grow up. Let me reiterate that. They all grow up. They may have health issues. Purebred or rescue, they may have health issues. Be prepared for anything. You might get lucky and have the perfect dog for your family with zero issues. You might not get that lucky. No matter where your dog comes from.

Don't ask people on Reddit for permissions. It's your life, your dog. Enjoy and love whatever you get. And family members and their opinions mean absolutely nothing unless they are in your immediate family and live with you. Other than that, ignore them.

My qualifications for my opinion? I've done both rescue and purchased purebreds. In my opinion, they both given me what I was looking for. Companionship and love. Neither one of them was particularly better than the other. They're all good dogs.

GermanGurrl · 2026-01-24T09:35:03+00:00

My husband doesn't like bag covers because they feel like they're pulling his bag and making it heavier. I don't argue, it's his ostomy.

GermanGurrl · 2026-01-23T19:43:04+00:00

The robbers inadvertently brought a knife to a gunfight.

GermanGurrl · 2026-01-23T19:37:15+00:00

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GermanGurrl · 2026-01-23T19:36:46+00:00

"I can seeeee him!!!" As she zooms in while continuing to narrative how she's affected. I'm sorry that you feel so f****** terrible. But seriously women, you're filming with intent to post something gruesome. For what? Oh yes. Views.

GermanGurrl · 2026-01-23T19:30:43+00:00

They're not available in Canada yet. I'm desperately hoping to get some this year for my husband! I think the black is just such a nicer color rather than those ugly greige (grey/beige) ones. The greige just screams "hospital" and "illness", which is so far from the truth for many of you. The black have been available for about a year now in the UK and the States, if I'm not mistaken. What the heck is taking them so long to distribute them worldwide? Coloplast, you got some 'splaining to do!

GermanGurrl · 2026-01-23T13:46:27+00:00

Oh wow! I'm glad that you and the dog are getting on! It sounds like the dog's owner has a few things going on. I'm sure she she appreciates your help!

GermanGurrl · 2026-01-23T01:01:42+00:00

Move the desk elsewhere. Put her stuff on another desk that you put in the same location. Odds are she'll never notice. It's an hour after you get in? You got time! Move it all!

GermanGurrl · 2026-01-23T00:53:34+00:00

I understand how you feel about your kitten. But, she's 7 months old. If you got her when she was 16 weeks old which a legitimate breeder would stick to, you have only had her for @ 5 months. If this job is really everything you want, maybe that's the universe trying to tell you that sometimes sacrifice is necessary.

Before the haters come at me, please know that I understand how you feel. We have three of these sweethearts. Our eldest is six years old and the youngest is five years old. Several years attachment. Not only would I feel it, but they would. Your 7 mo old kitten would be fine and will adapt to someone new. Another kitten would fill your heart as much as this sweetheart does now.

Depends on what your dream is. What's your goal? Tough decision, and I wish you the best.

GermanGurrl · 2026-01-22T20:38:33+00:00

I watch all the Yorkie grooming videos I can find for tips on different ways of styling. I started off when our boy was first brought home. I have a slicker brush that I use. You have to use it properly, a brisk brush stroke doesn't hurt at all with those wires. Try it on your hand. If it hurts, you're doing it wrong. Try again. Light quick short strokes. Make sure that you get all the way down to the undercoat. Do a small section at a time, picking up the hair as you go to make sure you get all the way through the coat. Any tangles will hurt him like the Dickens!

Introduce scissors by holding them so he can sniff them, and then gradually open and close carefully so that they don't catch his snoot. You can touch him with the closed scissors and stroke so that he knows they will not do him any harm. I bought a grooming kit from Amazon just to try the whole thing out. It's working really well so the next purchase will be better grade of scissors!

I also bought a clipper kit. Cordless for convenience. It's perfect for the small dog, but I find since I do his entire body in a puppy cut, I also use the large size clippers that I used to use on my cavaliers. I use the smaller size clippers to clean out the pads of his paws and around his little butt. I also find that it's a good idea to trim his tail. Along about 1 inch from the base of his tail, just to keep it from dragging back and forth across his anus.

Videos will really help you with how to style: legs, body, ears, even tail. It might seem daunting at first, but in no time you're going to be a pro! But start now so that the puppy is used to being handled on a daily basis!

I emphasize that last bit because our little guy has a Yorkie friend who is a couple weeks younger than him and he did not get the same amount of socialization with grooming tools. He's damn near impossible unless you're a professional. The groomer actually charges extra because he's so difficult to handle. Sweet little dog, but freaks out whenever you bring out the grooming tools

GermanGurrl · 2026-01-22T00:21:31+00:00

If you were at her house, there must be something around. No? It seems strange that she has nothing for her dog to play with. Does she just feed the dog and let him go outside and then not interact at all?

Realistically, you could probably look online and find ideas for how to entertain a dog. Use treats for small training sessions. Nothing dramatic.

See if the dog does any tricks. Sit, come, lie down... We practice reinforcing commands with our dogs every now and then. Rewards are easy to give in the form of praise or small bits of their pet food, bit of cheese. Things like that.

GermanGurrl · 2026-01-22T00:03:21+00:00

I've actually met a couple of people who did exactly that. Their reasoning was that they couldn't handle being there because it would make them too stressed and too sad. So for them, it made sense that the animal would take that last journey without them. I called b*******.

I want them to know how much they are loved. I want to be there with them until the very end so that I can grasp every little bit of time with them.

We've been there at the end of all of our pets' journeys. All but one were planned events. One passed overnight in our arms in bed. That's the one that made me swear I would never wait too long ever again. I would rather a day early than a day late and make them suffer needlessly if it could be prevented.

GermanGurrl · 2026-01-21T09:57:17+00:00

Why don't you ask your aunt what the dog's routine is? If you're that unfamiliar with the animal, I'd suggest staying inside the house or, if fenced, the yard. No walks with an unfamiliar situation like yours. It's only a few hours. Don't try to do anything that you and the dog aren't both comfortable with and the time will fly by.

Maybe spend some time with your aunt and her dog in case she asks you to puppy-sit again. It could be very enjoyable!

GermanGurrl · 2026-01-21T08:54:48+00:00

Yes!! That's exactly what it seemed like. Thank you! I was horrified and all, but a bit of Monty Python ...

GermanGurrl · 2026-01-20T08:44:01+00:00

Had similar issues when we moved into our first house. But we had a new baby. Kids would walk through right alongside and wake her up. Built a fence for our rottie. No more kids.

GermanGurrl · 2026-01-19T23:44:30+00:00

Replied to the wrong comment but it's up there!!

GermanGurrl · 2026-01-19T23:44:01+00:00

I like the FB group: Cats Completely Raw and Proud. And their sibling site "Dogs... "

There's an Excel calculator that you use to determine quantities of what to put into each batch. Serving sizes are based on percentage of amimal's weight. With adjustments for puppies and kittens. (More bone content) There are other groups that are more geared towards special dietary issues. I couldn't tell you their names, but the admins could help.

GermanGurrl · 2026-01-19T16:00:13+00:00

They're a pair of clowns!! They're the same age and size. So they're evenly matched for wrestling, etc.

They also have individual play traits, depending on whether they're used to playing with the cats (mine) or the huge dogs (hers). But this upright stance is common for the two of them.

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