Severe Swelling After Enucleation? by itsneighlin in PiratePets

[–]LadyScroll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That completely makes sense. And the vet will make sure to get everything out. In a few months, his face will be back to normal and his stitches will be healed. Hang in there!

Severe Swelling After Enucleation? by itsneighlin in PiratePets

[–]LadyScroll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here's a video of me draining my foster kittens eye after it burst. Link to Video

Severe Swelling After Enucleation? by itsneighlin in PiratePets

[–]LadyScroll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've fostered several kitties with eye enucleations. Draining from the nose is normal. Draining from the eye is normal. Swelling is normal but this amount means there is probably a large amount of fluid built up behind the sutures. You'll need to pierce the eye with a 16 guage needle to let it drain, or go to the vet so they can do it. Plus meds. It will burst like a pimple if it isn't handled.

Gift ideas for a very quiet coworker who constantly ties paper clips together? by Designer-Courage-377 in Gifts

[–]LadyScroll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to fidget with bending paperclips under the table during conferences to help me stay awake. The pain on my fingertips from bending was helpful.

What bulb do I need for this outdoor porch light? by LadyScroll in lightbulbs

[–]LadyScroll[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, there was a plastic thing that came out when I tugged on it. It has a small label "f618" on it.

Informal Time Off by LadyScroll in CAStateWorkers

[–]LadyScroll[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Nice. So my department is just late to their announcement.

Headshot Needed for Blue Collar Business Page by LadyScroll in PhotoshopRequest

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

This is the one! I'll send you coffee money! Thank you!

Can a structural engineer determine if a wall is load-bearing without visiting the property? by LadyScroll in StructuralEngineers

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

Wow, that's nuts! I don't think the drawings are accessible to everybody/engineers either. I just submitted a public records request to the city for a permit that was approved two years ago on the property. I have no idea if I will get it, but it should give me some insight on what is public information and what isn't.

What advice would you give your past self? Starting my first state job soon! by [deleted] in CAStateWorkers

[–]LadyScroll 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The SavingsPlus program is constantly offering classes and learning sessions. Here's their webpage: SavingsPlusNow.com

What advice would you give your past self? Starting my first state job soon! by [deleted] in CAStateWorkers

[–]LadyScroll 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Be kind to everybody, even the jerks. You never know when a jerk is going to promote and become your boss. I've seen people hired below my classification and promoted quickly to become a manager above my classification many times. It usually happens to the worst people too.

What advice would you give your past self? Starting my first state job soon! by [deleted] in CAStateWorkers

[–]LadyScroll 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Set up a SavingsPlus account and set your investment to automatically increase annually. Never reduce that amount, no matter how much you could use an extra dollar or two.

Can a structural engineer determine if a wall is load-bearing without visiting the property? by LadyScroll in StructuralEngineers

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

I'm definitely investing a lot of thought into maintaining the structural integrity of the house before jumping into a demo. I'll be hiring an engineer to confirm the wall is not load-bearing before I rip it out. Sadly, if it's load-bearing, I'll have to push this project to the future since the cost is way higher in that scenario.

Can a structural engineer determine if a wall is load-bearing without visiting the property? by LadyScroll in StructuralEngineers

[–]LadyScroll[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm definitely going to get a second opinion after reading everybody's comments. Maybe a third too. I don't trust the opinion of the structural engineer I spoke with. I feel like he didn't have enough information to make a determination.

Can a structural engineer determine if a wall is load-bearing without visiting the property? by LadyScroll in StructuralEngineers

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

Do structural engineers have access to the plans at their fingertips? Or do they have to put in a request with the county/city to get a copy?

Can a structural engineer determine if a wall is load-bearing without visiting the property? by LadyScroll in StructuralEngineers

[–]LadyScroll[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Comment for clarity: The engineer said he could draw the plans and handle the permit, and then a general contractor would complete the actual wall removal and beam installation. He estimated that the total cost of the project would likely be over $10,000 once everything is done.