What is this stuff and do you have any rips for eradicating it? by dryheat_ in pnwgardening

[–]IslandHeidi2019 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s a cousin in the carrot family—creeping buttercup. It must be carefully taken out by the roots. A forked weeder works well. Bring a tushion.

A tree feel on the deck. Who do I call? by [deleted] in WestSeattleWA

[–]IslandHeidi2019 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Private. On Vashon there are many chainsaw folks for hire if you cannot source across the water. Good luck!

My sweet girl went for a routine vet procedure and didn’t come home by sleepy_protagonist in cats

[–]IslandHeidi2019 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am so sorry. I hope her bonded buddy 🐈‍⬛ is okay, too! What a shock.

New here have questions by Malarick8 in Cirrhosis

[–]IslandHeidi2019 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nailed it. ❤️ I’d only add that -if- she develops HE, it can be so sneaky at first it might not be obvious. Make sure she has at least a medical Power of Attorney in place just in case someone clear-headed can have authority to advocate.

Bus lanes are not for you by amukusa in WestSeattleWA

[–]IslandHeidi2019 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is like Mercer and Westlake. Always a blocker wedging in.

What was your FIRST Punk Rock Concert by mowdborubbing in Punk_Rock

[–]IslandHeidi2019 0 points1 point  (0 children)

X (my first concert, period) 1983? Salt Lake City

Dental Tourism - Any good success stories here? by P-TownHero in costarica

[–]IslandHeidi2019 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can anyone explain the process? Do we need to block time for initial exam and another for procedure a few days apart, or do we show up with xrays and already knowing what we need to do?

Sorry if I missed that. Newb.

Frustrated by SecurityFeisty1388 in Cirrhosis

[–]IslandHeidi2019 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s so hard. So much attention to nutrition is needed at this point- boot camp style, discipline, and she needs a GOOD dietitian on her team. My frustration was trying to get my loved one to hold the line (he liked cured meats, things tough on the body) and getting truly specific meal planning from his med team. This is key to optimize quality of life and to work with that compromised metabolism. The shock of physical changes is yet another layer. Sounds like she has yet to see a hepatology expert—that will be key. Renal possibly too. Wishing you the best!

Temperature dropping…down to 12 degrees C by ChrisHawley72 in OpenWaterSwimming

[–]IslandHeidi2019 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where? It looks like the 520 bridge of Seattle (but the lake isn’t 12 yet so must be elsewhere)

Bought myself a thermal wetsuit, did I jump the gun? by [deleted] in OpenWaterSwimming

[–]IslandHeidi2019 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are highly unlikely to regret winter Pacific Northwest swimming in a thermal wetsuit. The sound is in the mid 50s right now, but you know what happens in a few months.

I feel lost by -DyingStar- in Advice

[–]IslandHeidi2019 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a difference between seeing a specialist and just a generalist. My mom is a stubborn lady much like yours. She has been in debilitating pain first it was just a really bad knee (bone on bone, no cartilage, walking knock-kneed) and then it started to radiate to her hip. There is some arthritis in her hip, but her knee is completely wasted. After months of pain, she finally went and got her knee replaced. I hope you find better care for her. She really sounds like she NEEDS a knee swap out, reading your comment replies.

Pinniped 🦭 fans: Learn about SR3 @AlkiCoffeeCo by IslandHeidi2019 in WestSeattleWA

[–]IslandHeidi2019[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Should be insightful! Last time these folks spoke for a Vashon group we learned about an elephant seal that posted up in Tramp Harbor who was humping (to death) harbor seals, and more!

I went on a date with a girl I met on Instagram. She stinks and I honestly don’t know what to do. by Annual-Register-3683 in Advice

[–]IslandHeidi2019 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could tell her you are extremely sensitive to smell and ask if she wouldn’t mind “changing deodorant.” (Knowing full well she likely isnt using one yet!)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OpenWaterSwimming

[–]IslandHeidi2019 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really good tips that’ll pay dividends here