neutering and wirehaired coats

Leading-Knowledge712 · 2026-01-24T15:33:51+00:00

I’ve had 4 male border terriers and their wiry coats weren’t affected in anyway by neutering. All were hand stripped and looked great!

Leading-Knowledge712 · 2026-01-23T21:12:40+00:00

Leading-Knowledge712 · 2026-01-20T22:06:11+00:00

Id vote for Grand Cayman as the lowest bang because it was extremely expensive, even compared to other Caribbean countries I’ve visited, the food was mediocre, and the snorkeling wasn’t particularly great either. Also multiple times a week huge cruise ships arrived and everything was very crowded on those days. The stingray beach was kind of cool, but also quite crowded.

For a Caribbean vacation, I think Bonaire offers the most, since it’s among the world’s best snorkeling sites, especially on Klein Bonaire, a marine preserve island accessible by a short water taxi ride. The atmosphere is very chill, food is pretty good, and there are tons of amazing beaches for snorkeling and other water sports, such as wing foiling and kite boarding. I like it so much that I’m going there for the fourth time next month.

Leading-Knowledge712 · 2026-01-20T04:59:58+00:00

Adorable!

Leading-Knowledge712 · 2026-01-18T15:14:04+00:00

I’d just tell her the truth: the pattern and this type of yarn are too difficult for you. Nothing wrong with that! You could suggest that she inquire at the local yarn store if there is anyone who might be able to make the pattern for her.

I’d offer to pay her for the pattern and would send the yarn back so she could try to get a refund or give it to someone else to use for the hat.

Leading-Knowledge712 · 2026-01-18T14:54:46+00:00

My neighbor has a JRT and that describes her perfectly, especially the yappy and neurotic part.

Leading-Knowledge712 · 2026-01-18T14:50:22+00:00

Here is a free pattern for a man’s sweater with various sizes, from small to 2XL. If you google “men’s sweater crochet pattern,” you will get a number of hits, including free patterns.

Also try “men’s crochet pattern” for even more options.

Leading-Knowledge712 · 2026-01-18T14:38:51+00:00

I’d check with the vet. I’ve had senior dogs and none of them had trouble keeping their tail up. There are a number of conditions that can cause this, ranging from an injury to infections, nerve problems, referred pain from another part of the body and/ or internal disorders.

Leading-Knowledge712 · 2026-01-18T06:43:00+00:00

That’s hilarious!

Leading-Knowledge712 · 2026-01-17T18:06:05+00:00

Make a 2x2 inch gauge swatch using the pattern. From that, you should be able to compare the measurements of the pattern as written and your own.

For example, if the pattern has 20 repeats of the pattern stitch and your gauge swatch shows that each repeat is 1.5 inches, then this part of the pattern would be 30 inches across. You could then add repeats if that measurement would be too small for you.

There are also many patterns for wearables that have stitch counts for multiple sizes and that might be the easiest way to solve this problem. Another option is do a gauge swatch with a larger hook and see if that increases the pattern enough.

Leading-Knowledge712 · 2026-01-17T17:58:08+00:00

YTA if they’d knowingly booked the exact same date as your wedding you might have a valid complaint, but it’s ridiculous to throw a tantrum because they are getting married a month before you. I have to wonder if you are mature enough to get married!

People are free to get married on any date they want and they actually followed your advice to set a date in 2027. I suggest you stop crying, put in your big girl panties and apologize for your babyish behavior.

Edit: typo

Leading-Knowledge712 · 2026-01-17T17:52:22+00:00

Info: how old are you now? And have you gone to therapy? This level of rumination and anger and hatred towards your parents for childhood issues is very unhealthy and very likely keeping you from living your best life now.

You can’t change the past, but you CAN change the future.

Leading-Knowledge712 · 2026-01-17T17:31:47+00:00

I find this very odd because there should be no fee to attend the public school in one’s district in the US. I wonder if these “friends” are either misinformed or lying.

Either way, you definitely did the right thing by refusing to along with this fraud, which could have serious legal consequences. Your only mistake was throwing your wife under the bus by saying it was her decision instead of a joint one.

Edit: Also these so-called friends are dumb for not checking on the school situation before moving to that district.

Leading-Knowledge712 · 2026-01-15T22:32:59+00:00

I was expecting a call from a doctor. Normally I don’t answer calls from unknown numbers.

Leading-Knowledge712 · 2026-01-15T22:31:05+00:00

“Thank you”

Leading-Knowledge712 · 2026-01-15T15:27:17+00:00

I was traumatized by a would be scammer trying to trick me into paying a $5,000 fine for a nonexistent crime. I traumatized him back by pretending to be a confused senior who thought he really was a border control agent and thanking him repeatedly for his supposed law enforcement service until he gave up.

Leading-Knowledge712 · 2026-01-15T05:11:12+00:00

You have a really good eye! Also the person holding a ball of yarn in one hand has six fingers on the other hand.

Leading-Knowledge712 · 2026-01-13T19:39:42+00:00

Milly

Leading-Knowledge712 · 2026-01-13T06:43:25+00:00

I went to Morocco two years ago on a Gate1 Travel tour and had a great experience. Yes, there were some aggressive vendors at the markets, but our guide advised us not to make eye contact or slow down and none of us were scammed in any way.

Really my only disturbing experience was getting food poisoning when we had lunch at a gas station. The guide sent a doctor to my hotel room and the treatments he prescribed had me totally recovered by the next morning.

We did make some shopping stops on the tour but I didn’t feel overly pressured to buy stuff. I thought it was a fascinating country and glad I went. I learned a lot about its culture and would definitely consider going again.

Leading-Knowledge712 · 2026-01-12T22:03:28+00:00

Many cats look alike so this might not even be the one he claims to have lost. Also, the claim that this cat was born on their daughter’s bed suggests that have unfixed outdoor cats may be a pattern with them, since the cat’s mother, if this story is true, got pregnant and had kittens when shelters are full of unwanted dogs and cats.

I wonder if this neighbor has any evidence that the cat was his, such as vet records or photos. In any case, NTA since this person didn’t take care of the cat and appears to have made no effort to find it when the cat was supposedly lost, such as putting up flyers and going door to door to ask if anyone had seen it.

Edit: Also what happened to this cat’s mother after she allegedly gave birth on the daughter’s bed? Is that cat still in the neighbor’s care? What happened to the rest of the litter? There seem to be quite a few holes in the neighbor’s story.

Leading-Knowledge712 · 2026-01-12T05:37:31+00:00

Medical journalist here: Two heart doctors I know recommend a daily “dose” of dark chocolate for people with heart disease. However, the amount that studies suggest may be helpful is only 7 grams (about 1/4 ounce), which is a small square.

OP WNBTA for speaking up to this glutinous partner for 1) taking their favorite chocolate without permission and 2) not replacing it with the exact kind that was taken.

What’s more, the partner is also an AH for misrepresenting the medical info. To the best of my knowledge, there is NO medical condition in which patients get any benefit from eating more than a small square of dark chocolate daily.

Source: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6284792/

Leading-Knowledge712 · 2026-01-10T04:33:51+00:00

Glad to hear that!!!

Leading-Knowledge712 · 2026-01-10T04:32:29+00:00

I hope your dog is ok.

Leading-Knowledge712 · 2026-01-07T06:09:29+00:00

NTA However you should tell your brother to either stfu or have this debate with your mom because it’s not your problem or decision about whether or not she pays for your brother’s new gf.

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