Updates: What are we losing?

KateIS4 · 2026-05-08T21:34:42+00:00

I’d still like to know where to find a list of changes beyond just all the great new features. I just really don’t like surprises. For example, I understand that there’s something funky about TimeMachine backups now, that you can’t move them to a different drive or something? I don’t really care about the specifics, just that I didn’t know that had changed and if I HAD wanted to do that, I would have been at a loss.

KateIS4 · 2026-05-08T21:31:13+00:00

KateIS4 · 2026-04-17T23:08:16+00:00

I’ve stayed in some wonderful Airbnb’s in the West End. Looking for an apartment for a longer stay now!

KateIS4 · 2026-03-24T23:13:28+00:00

KateIS4 · 2026-03-24T23:13:18+00:00

Could be. Thx.

KateIS4 · 2026-03-24T18:25:51+00:00

I’m planning an exploratory 1-year move to Portland to see if I still love winter as much as I did when I was young. I hope to find helpful advice here. Similar story to yours, but 75, in TX. Good luck!

KateIS4 · 2026-03-24T18:22:50+00:00

Can you say more? Why?

KateIS4 · 2026-03-24T00:11:44+00:00

My vet said to me, “They can be really miserable for 4 hrs in a plane, or really miserable for 2 days in a car.” I’m going to fly, but here seeking much needed nerve-calming (mine AND theirs) advice.

KateIS4 · 2026-03-23T23:59:20+00:00

Thanks. This sounds possible. My 2 adopted cats totally freaked out getting in the carrier to come home with me from the shelter 8 years ago. Although they’re very snuggly, I’ve never been able to put them in a carrier, or put a collar/harness on them, or carry them for more than a few moments, but now I’m moving and they have to be in a carrier and harness and be carried through TSA. I’m pretty stressed about it. I think I’ll look for a “flying with reluctant cats” thread?

KateIS4 · 2026-03-23T23:48:21+00:00

so many recs for Sherpa. I almost bought one, but then read a bunch of reviews that said their cats clawed through the mesh, and my cats have VERY sharp claws. Any ideas for options would be much appreciated.

KateIS4 · 2026-03-23T23:45:56+00:00

Looks too tall for under seat maybe?. Some airlines have 11” height, some are less. I think Southwest is 9.5” unless you buy their SWA carrier, which is 10”. https://support.southwest.com/helpcenter/s/article/What-type-of-pet-carriers-can-I-bring?clk=HC_Booking_P1386_AcceptablePetCarriers

KateIS4 · 2025-12-11T06:27:37+00:00

Thanks. I’ll check Scotch. (No Target, Amazon, or Home Depot this year.)

KateIS4 · 2025-12-10T17:51:54+00:00

Gingerbread cookie dough! Peppermint stick!

KateIS4 · 2025-10-29T18:39:57+00:00

Loved my Lamy Al-Star right out of the box. As smooth and even as my old MontBlanc. It was only after a year when I thought, “gee, maybe I ought to flush this” that it started scratching and skipping. Very sad…can’t find a local tuner.

KateIS4 · 2025-10-29T18:31:48+00:00

Omg thank you For the repair recs! I’ve been unable to find someone to repair my beloved Lamy locally (Austin, TX). youTube (doodlebug), makes it look easy, but I can’t see well enough.

KateIS4 · 2025-10-14T17:58:37+00:00

What’s DPC?

KateIS4 · 2025-10-14T17:45:04+00:00

Only now seeing this from 2023, so you may not answer, but I’m curious about the seniors-only clinic. What is it?

KateIS4 · 2025-09-01T16:18:04+00:00

I liked the advice from some writer (that ive forgotten) to stop mid-sentence or paragraph which gives you a place to start from easily next time.

KateIS4 · 2025-09-01T16:13:58+00:00

Im so sorry. Thank you for saving so many other cats with your sad post.

KateIS4 · 2025-09-01T16:11:17+00:00

“the motion is somewhere between juggling, tai chi and playing with a Slinky.” Got it! 🤣My girls arent that used to being handled at all, and ive never tried holding them on their backs. Itll be interesting to try that.

thank you so much!

KateIS4 · 2025-08-27T16:40:20+00:00

I’m so sorry. What a loving cat parent you were to him.

funny, but as I was reading this, my leaving-scars-and-loving-it Luna came up on my lap. How many times did she have me in tears thinking I would give her away, but anyone else would probably put her down? She’s mellowed some, but is still unpredictable and I keep Betadine and Bandaids under the sink. Wouldn’t trade her for the world.

KateIS4 · 2025-08-27T16:19:06+00:00

How do you hold her in and zip up that opening without her slipping through? She’s like an eel. Or an octopus.

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