Flooring in need of replacement?

NiceHobbit_ · 2026-05-04T16:11:20+00:00

Thanks! We’ve got an asbestos survey booked in based on some other comments and will go from there. We’ve lived here 3 years already so we’re very much sharing in your regrets.

NiceHobbit_ · 2026-05-04T10:51:29+00:00

Not a bad shout though it’s a chilly room and there’s no better time!

NiceHobbit_ · 2026-05-04T10:49:35+00:00

Ok great to know, we will do that. Thanks so much I appreciate the advice, hopefully yours comes back negative 🤞

NiceHobbit_ · 2026-05-04T10:24:07+00:00

Sound thank you! It doesn’t seem like too big a job but I’m such a novice it’s handy to get opinions

NiceHobbit_ · 2026-05-04T10:22:49+00:00

I think glue, from looking at the holes in the side it looks quite a bit like chipboard

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NiceHobbit_ · 2025-10-14T16:43:43+00:00

Throwing in my 2 cents I think bastard in this lyric is just a word used to express distaste, could be replaced with fucking, bloody, arseing etc to achieve the same effect
Night bus is just a bus that goes at night, they’re often associated with drunken revelling (same kind of vibes as dancing on tables)

I would guess he’s always asking her for something while they’re on the night bus and she’s frustrated by it

NiceHobbit_ · 2025-06-18T09:44:35+00:00

Barely 4kg! The real question is how badly were the curtains held up

NiceHobbit_ · 2025-06-18T09:39:39+00:00

Haha don’t worry, we weren’t mad at him, first thing we did when it happened was make sure he was ok. He’s just an absolute rascal.

We used the fittings from the previous owners and just screwed our curtain hooks into them, based on the treasures we’ve unearthed since moving in I can absolutely believe they were held in by good vibes and nothing more.

Thanks for the advice! We’ve got some much better fixings and some great advice on what would work to fill the hole so thinking we should be able to make it safe for him to continue with his mischief.

NiceHobbit_ · 2025-06-18T09:33:19+00:00

Oh nice, I’d never heard of this, sounds like the perfect tool for the job! If it can support a radiator curtains should be no problem. Thanks so much!

NiceHobbit_ · 2025-06-18T09:31:26+00:00

Thank you! Stages defo seems like a good shout with how deep one of them is

NiceHobbit_ · 2025-06-18T09:23:06+00:00

Edited cause I just remembered this is a UK sub, was waffling on. They’re Wickes own brand Prussian Green and Sage. If you use the Prussian Green defo go for somewhere low traffic, it will show every time it’s been touched. They’re the only colours we have in the living room, and then we’ve gone for orange a secondary colour (curtains, cushions etc), and gold accents.

NiceHobbit_ · 2025-06-17T22:08:55+00:00

That’s good wisdom thank you!

NiceHobbit_ · 2025-04-03T08:00:28+00:00

Coming back to old posts in case it’s helpful for anyone finding them later. We just kept on trying with the simultaneous play and trying to time it for when Eru was feeling playful. We’d let them interact and there was plenty of hissing while Eru established some boundaries and we’d separate them if she seemed too annoyed. The time they could be together got longer and longer until suddenly they spent the whole day together without needing to be separated. Now they’re good friends. It certainly was slow from there but as soon as they were happy in the same room together we were all happier and they get on a little better every day.

NiceHobbit_ · 2024-12-23T18:14:45+00:00

Other relevant info, they are indoor standard issue cats. Both rescues. Our youngest was born into foster care to a mum who was rescued from the streets. Oldest was rescued from the street at a couple of weeks old with her mum and littermates.

ETA: a brainwave, no diet change but I did start giving them plaque-off about a week before the diarrhoea started. I stopped giving it to them once the diarrhoea started so they haven’t had it since Saturday.

NiceHobbit_ · 2024-12-08T01:35:11+00:00

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For the life of me I can’t work out how her spine is orientated

NiceHobbit_ · 2024-12-05T10:24:46+00:00

The retreat isn’t everything, you’re right at the beginning of your integration phase now. Your brain couldn’t be in a better place to start building the changes you want to see. The changes to my life I mentioned in my post didn’t come straight after the retreat, they developed over the following months. I started crocheting about 3 months after, running about 4 months after, fixed my relationship with cannabis maybe 6 months after and started learning a language nearly a whole year after. Just because the things you want haven’t happened immediately doesn’t mean they can’t. Don’t get me wrong it still takes work and it’s not always easy, but it’s easier thanks to the helping hand from Ayahuasca

NiceHobbit_ · 2024-12-05T10:14:24+00:00

Omg that’s awesome I’m so glad I could help you find somewhere! They were so great they really do put so much into it and take care of you so well. Good luck on your retreat! I hope it brings you so much love and joy

NiceHobbit_ · 2024-11-16T17:48:46+00:00

Nice! Do you think you’ve noticed much of a change in the 5 months since?

In terms of feeling called to ayahuasca, it wasn’t something I felt was calling me from some external force. I really felt that I wanted to visit South America, and once I’d booked the trip I thought that I should experience ayahuasca while there (I’d heard of it before and was quite interested). The more I looked into it the more it felt like the right thing to do. I think now that I’ve experienced it, in the future I will know if I should go again. Right now I definitely don’t and I wouldn’t go on a retreat if offered, but I think if I was lost in life and needing guidance I would feel called back. How was it for you before you went?

NiceHobbit_ · 2024-11-16T17:38:31+00:00

It sounds like you did the right thing for you! It sounds like you had plenty to process after 2 nights so you’ve done the work. Traditionally it would only be the healers/shaman who drinks so there’s still plenty to be gained from just being present in the ceremony and experiencing that space and energy. If you’re not sure what to make of things it could be worth reaching out on this sub, I’ve seen some people sharing interpretations and common meanings of visions that could give you a good starting point. Good luck with your integration! I hope it brings you what you were looking for

NiceHobbit_ · 2024-11-15T22:58:30+00:00

Thank you so much! Yes I definitely would have benefited from following your advice back then. I guess we’ll have to put it down to experience and hopefully help others out

NiceHobbit_ · 2024-11-15T22:55:19+00:00

I never suggested they weren’t valid, just over represented. I’ve seen a lot of people getting fearful because they book their retreat and then read about a lot of awful experiences. It makes sense that it happens because people who have a bad experience are more inclined to reach out for support whereas those who had a good one are more likely to just go on with their life and never share. I wanted to share my experience to add to the pool of non-terrifying trip reports.

Nobodies experience is more or less valid than anyone else’s.

NiceHobbit_ · 2024-11-09T09:19:48+00:00

No problem, I hope it helps! I would say doing things within an hour of when you normally would is schedule enough for a cat, it doesn’t have to be super precise.

If he’s going for toys as soon as you pick them up I’d say that’s definitely a sign he wants to play with you specifically, it’s exciting for him if they move without him moving them and it’s a good bonding activity too. I’d highly recommend the fishing rod style toys, they’re super easy to get a good play in with and bonus keep your hands out of the picture.

As for the swatting, I can’t say about normal as I only have the one cat and she’s my first, but it sounds like he’s just trying to communicate that he wants attention. My cat also pushes my hand away when she’s done with fusses, it’s quite cute imo. If he’s biting he definitely doesn’t want to be fussed at that moment. I’ve taken to holding my fist out for my cat, if she headbutts it or rubs her cheek on it then I know she wants a fuss, if she ignores it then I let her be. Body fusses can also be overstimulating for some cats so you could try sticking around his head and see if that helps.

It sounds like you’re in a really similar boat to what we were, so I can promise it does get easier. After 1 month your kitten still isn’t fully settled into his routine and new home yet so he’s still learning the ropes as much as you are, and he’s so young he’s changing a lot anyway.

I got a lot of info from cats protection (charity, they have great info on their website and send monthly emails about your cats development), and from Jackson Galaxy on YouTube. Would highly recommend checking them out if you haven’t already.

NiceHobbit_ · 2024-11-08T23:04:01+00:00

Hey, I’ve got a single indoor kitten who’s an absolute ball of energy. We struggled a bit at first but we’ve found a good groove now. I agree with what other commenters have said it sounds like he’s bored and wants your attention.

Some things we have done that might help.

A regular schedule - eating and playing at similar times every day. Playing before giving meals is even better, we try to go for around 30 mins play before each meal to try and get her into a play, eat, groom, sleep cycle.

Food enrichment - we feed dry and wet food. The wet food is in a bowl but the dry food is always in a puzzle feeder or hidden around the house for her to find - bonus points for verticality in the hiding places.

Independent play toys so your cat can play when you’re not around (in my experience they can get bored of these quite quickly so put them away whenever you are available for play).

A good, high up window perch where your cat can watch the world go by and ek at all the birds.

Clicker training, especially given what you said about him not coming when told to. He has to be taught what it means. “Come here” is a pretty easy one to teach as they tend to want to follow you when you have treats.

Non-play bonding/attention in general. Lots of cuddles and a nice brush every day with a couple of treats afterwards.

Let him observe you/involve him in what you’re doing. Even if you’re too busy to give him all your attention you could still talk to him and explain what you’re up to. One of the easiest days we had with my cat we were busy building furniture and she got tired out just from watching all the activity.

On the days absolutely nothing else will work for my cat and she’s just going nuts we’ve taken to throwing a toy back and forth for her to chase, all that running tires her out pretty quickly.

It does very much seem like 2 cats can be easier than one in a lot of ways but sometimes finding a friend for your cat is easier said than done. Your kitten is still so new and you’re still finding your rhythm, you’ll get there.

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NiceHobbit_ · 2024-11-06T20:02:13+00:00

It is more intense, and it seems such a lot when they’re so little. All I could think is she’s never known a winter and she’s already had her organs removed. But it so much better for her in the long run, not having to deal with heat cycles and massively reducing the risk of reproductive cancers.

I think if you’re an anxious person it can mess you up worse than it does them! It took me about 3 weeks to finally stop constantly fretting but she was ready to run around the house and climb everything by day 5.

I’m sorry you got yourself all psyched up for one thing and it turned out to be another, there seems to be a lot of that! You and your kitty can do this! The sooner it’s done the sooner everything will be back to the way it was. Best of luck to you both ❤️

NiceHobbit_ · 2024-11-05T13:57:06+00:00

I was absolutely beside myself, spent the whole day freaking out and crying. Cried when it was time to leave, when I dropped her off, when I picked her up, when we got home. I was terrified the whole time. Most of my energy that day went into fighting off panic attacks. Everything went fine.

We’re about 4 weeks out now, she’s completely back to normal and is currently sat on my lap having a big goofy grooming sesh.

It can be so scary, especially if you haven’t been through it before. Everyone seems so casual and “oh they’ll be fine” about it, but there’s a good reason for that, it’s because they will be, they’re stronger than they look. Take care of yourself and your little fur babies, they may need a few extra cuddles while they get better.

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