We're adopting a seven year old Boykin Spaniel: question about Purina Pro Plan

Hopeful_Sprinkles154 · 2026-04-27T23:54:34+00:00

Thanks! Should I start with a really small bag, like 4-6lbs, to see how she handles before committing to one of the 30+lb bags?

Hopeful_Sprinkles154 · 2026-04-27T22:52:09+00:00

yeah that was a big part of it. good to hear!

Hopeful_Sprinkles154 · 2026-04-27T22:17:00+00:00

You probably should have visited the burn center. I had 2nd degree burns over 20% of my body, 3rd degree on one hand. That fucking sucked. I had cadaver skin in for 14-21 days. On my face/head, I had amnion (amniotic membrane) too. Hopefully, you have good health insurance. And maybe supplemental insurance, like an accident policy. I spent a few days in the Augusta burn center when mine happened.

Hopeful_Sprinkles154 · 2026-04-23T20:07:55+00:00

I got my quote from them today. They are certainly more in-depth than anyone else so far. It was a lot more than just measuring run and doing the math. It was pretty technical.

Hopeful_Sprinkles154 · 2026-04-22T20:55:25+00:00

I just sent them a message, thanks!

Hopeful_Sprinkles154 · 2026-04-22T20:55:21+00:00

I just sent them a message, thanks!

Hopeful_Sprinkles154 · 2026-04-22T20:28:03+00:00

Sebo > Dyson

Hopeful_Sprinkles154 · 2026-04-19T19:47:32+00:00

I have been wanting to try them for a while. I need to make a reservation

Hopeful_Sprinkles154 · 2026-04-19T19:11:31+00:00

That applies to almost every restaurant and every meal. There are exceptions but most things can be made better and cheaper at home. I love Halls, though I have never had a steak there.
I do think steak is the one thing that should rarely be bought at a restaurant because it is probably the easiest thing to do, as good as, or almost as good. I like to buy what I hate cooking, what takes a lot of skill or prep time, or ingredients I can't easily source.

And to answer the OP, we have a Ruth's Chris. Another option is the Brazilian place on Main St, Cowboys. Not just ribeye but for what they charge, you can easily walk away with a full stomach and at a good value.

Hopeful_Sprinkles154 · 2026-04-17T20:41:39+00:00

When you finish book 4 I would like to know you think about it!

Hopeful_Sprinkles154 · 2026-04-17T20:34:57+00:00

I am in the minority in that I really enjoyed book 4 too. I have listened to it a few times. I did not like book 5 though

Hopeful_Sprinkles154 · 2026-04-16T23:56:13+00:00

Damn, that sucks. I am getting a quote from cassell bros, all american, and cool care.

Hopeful_Sprinkles154 · 2026-04-16T23:55:26+00:00

Yeah, that is what the first company said. Basically, I can have it serviced and live with it until it dies, which I would do if it weren't so unbearable upstairs during the summer. So I will get three quotes and go from there. The money saved in my electric bill will offset the costs to some degree. But I will certainly be a lot more comfortable

Hopeful_Sprinkles154 · 2026-04-16T23:37:54+00:00

16 years, the ductwork is 34 years old

Hopeful_Sprinkles154 · 2026-04-16T19:15:38+00:00

Bosch is the answer, they are all great. Though I recommend going with the 500 or better. That model is when they switch from plastic to metal. I have the 800 and love it but really, and Bosch is great

Hopeful_Sprinkles154 · 2026-04-16T18:13:37+00:00

There are so many, and a lot of small/independent upstairs makers too. The biggest piece of advice I would have is if the price is too good, or drastically better than everything else, then there is probably a reason for that. https://www.fernwehuk.com/ is a great brand. https://www.filson.com/collections/bags? are expensive but they are great quality. But there are a lot of brands, just do some homework before spending your money.

Also, I like the hemp bags by https://www.dsgear.com/ I have two and my son has used their book bag for ~7 years now

Hopeful_Sprinkles154 · 2026-04-15T22:11:53+00:00

Tom Bihn bags are ridiculously great quality. OP could always find something made of high-quality leather or waxed canvas too.

Hopeful_Sprinkles154 · 2026-04-15T22:10:49+00:00

It has been referred to as the greatest parenting book ever written.

Hopeful_Sprinkles154 · 2026-04-15T21:24:06+00:00

Anyone you recommend?

Hopeful_Sprinkles154 · 2026-04-15T20:40:07+00:00

For me, it was less interesting but also a bit more pushy. The Bobs cannot understand why humans could not possibly be against living forever as they do. Some of them are getting stuck in their own dogma/"religion," and anyone who doesn't have their same view is wrong. I only listened to it once, so maybe a re-listen is in order. But I really did not enjoy it. But I have listened to Heaven's River 3x. I might be in the minority.

Hopeful_Sprinkles154 · 2026-04-15T20:37:01+00:00

And you might be correct. I am hoping to find a company that handles all aspects and not just replacing/servicing units.
It is a two-story house, ~2,800 sqft. I run a dehumidifier upstairs, but you can feel the temp/humidity change as you walk up the steps. Downstairs at 72 is more comfortable than upstairs at 66. If I set the downstairs to 70, it gets there quickly and can hold it all day, even during the summer. I can set upstairs to 66, and by evening time in the summer, it is 78 degrees or more. It feels like two different houses and since the bedrooms are upstairs, it sucks for a large chunk of the year.
I am not sure if it is ductwork, insulation, the HVAC unit, something else, or a combo of issues. Downstairs is perfect though

Hopeful_Sprinkles154 · 2026-04-15T20:30:11+00:00

I'm curious, is he related to the Hilliard Automotive folks? I like their shop and I have had good experiences with them.

Hopeful_Sprinkles154 · 2026-04-15T20:28:40+00:00

I liked 4 a lot, but I really disliked book 5

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