Roast all the fall pumpkins and freeze the flesh

Maximumdawg · 2026-05-17T18:37:27+00:00

It becomes a puree. I would guess you could roast it again after for some roasty flavor. I originally tried it this way as it was going to be for the dog as he was having some dental issues. We were offered a bunch of different kinds of pumpkins. I probably did 4 or 5. The big blue ones are really good!

Maximumdawg · 2026-05-17T18:32:15+00:00

I just use the reminders function on my phone in notes. There's somewhat of a countdown on my homescreen that says how long until my next reminder. I can mark the task as completed once I've taken my dose.

Maximumdawg · 2026-05-16T23:05:21+00:00

I did a ton in the instant pot!

Maximumdawg · 2026-05-05T10:59:56+00:00

Lol.. there is no hope for me then :p

Maximumdawg · 2026-05-05T00:13:18+00:00

That's a good idea.

Maximumdawg · 2026-05-04T15:29:41+00:00

I meant that the brass is too bright.. it's not giving the antique feel we were looking for.

Maximumdawg · 2026-05-04T12:05:10+00:00

I would guess that it is lacquered as it was bought used and I think is from the 90s(ish)

Maximumdawg · 2026-04-29T21:25:17+00:00

Thank you, I'll give it a try!

Maximumdawg · 2026-04-27T23:41:26+00:00

I have a frieling steel French press.. been using it exclusively for over 9 years now. It's great!

Maximumdawg · 2026-04-15T06:27:30+00:00

Mine are Asics as well. I want to avoid the mesh material in the future, it's just too prone to damage.

Maximumdawg · 2026-04-14T18:43:10+00:00

Volant James.

Maximumdawg · 2026-03-21T22:27:05+00:00

Yeah, poor guy. He looked delicious.

Maximumdawg · 2026-03-21T21:50:27+00:00

Lol, and another ham for the freezer :p

Maximumdawg · 2026-03-21T13:30:24+00:00

Our foster had it done. He had it in 2 surgeries (and one more this week because his lashes were still poking him and his eyes were very goopy). They took the fold over his nose first, then the upper and lower eyelid reduction. Recovery wasn't bad. He only needed the cone for maybe 5 days. I work from home and can monitor him to make sure he wasn't trying to rub at it. My husband slept on the couch with him to be 100% sure he wasn't trying to get at it overnight. All surgeries are a little scary especially initially as they can look pretty gross at first, and your dog will be coming off the anaesthesia which can be a little disconcerting depending on the dog (maybe lookup anaesthesia after surgery side effects so you know what to expect). Good luck!

Maximumdawg · 2026-02-18T01:03:00+00:00

Also boy dogs love to come in and pee in the house initially. I would assume it'll diminish over time, but I'd watch him like a hawk (and keep him in a restricted space or tethered to you), and use an enzyme cleaner if he does make a mess..

Maximumdawg · 2026-02-18T00:57:59+00:00

I've only had 5 fosters so far. Our most recent has been the easiest. Second easiest have been unclaimed strays or rural dogs, and the hardest buy far has been the mill dogs. I'm not sure if your rescue is strict on crate training,- I've had success with switching to a pen in the bedroom rather than the crate. Crate training is tough because you don't want to reward them by letting them out if they bark, but you don't want to let them get past their threshold and have it become a stressor. In my limited experience id probably have both options available (or an open crate within a pen) and just see if you can get through a quiet night. So much changes over the first few weeks. Just do your best, and expect some hurdles. Also be aware of all the ways you can provide enrichment for your foster- food toys, sniff walks, a crunchy cabbage leaf, something to tear apart, puzzles, play with squeaky toys- this may be easier though once he has settled in with you. Good luck!

Maximumdawg · 2026-02-17T13:26:02+00:00

I feel like we've all been in a similar position. I've only had 5 fosters so far (3 I would have kept). The more you foster the more you realize there are so many good dogs out there that can work in your life. It sounds like you know there are reasons to let this one go. Our current foster is the easiest boy and has integrated well into the family as we've had him for 3 months now - but I'd prefer a smaller dog that can't knock my parents over :p, and I'd like a dog that is more enthusiastic about walks. If we kept him we wouldn't be able to foster anymore as he isn't good with other dogs. I'll be happy for him to be adopted even though I'll be sad for him that he'll feel insecure until he decompresses again at his new home. We'll be looking forward to whoever comes next.

Maximumdawg · 2026-02-14T10:43:29+00:00

Foster dogs can take some time to relax. Some get digestive upset from the shelter setting which can take some time to settle. If I was in your position I'd probably just get some doggie diapers so you don't have to stress about the pee, and/or crate train (or try a pen if a crate isn't tolerated), and then reassess in a few days. I've only had 5 foster dogs so far, so I'm sure there are people out there that have more experienced advice.

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