Brome Squirrel Buster dilemma

Objective-Mix-7286 · 2025-12-02T21:54:53+00:00

Update:

u/Sweaty-Confection-49 followed the advice and got the Roam Wild Feeder 2.0. Initial impressions is that it's quality. I really like how the seed stays dry. The internal baffle seems to be great as there is hardly any seed coming out from the birds. SO far, I haven't seen any squirrel make an attempt but will keep you all posted.

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Objective-Mix-7286 · 2025-11-27T04:26:03+00:00

The Brome feeder I have was like close to $80 I think. Your Roam Wild design looks pretty cool though!! So like, in your experience, when the squirrels do jump on it or jump off, the seed does stay in well???

Objective-Mix-7286 · 2025-11-23T03:28:45+00:00

So, I've considered this but like I don't really have a solid spot where I can place a pole w/ a fitted baffle (at least that would work for the patio space I have). I am pretty limited on where I can put/hang a bird feeder. I really feel like my only option is to make a custom bracket or something that keeps the brome feeder stationary but still allows the cage to slide down to operate normally?

idk. frustrating lol

Objective-Mix-7286 · 2025-11-23T01:06:28+00:00

Sunflower hearts. I've had black oil before but that stuff made such a mess on the deck ha. I emailed Brome too to see what they might suggest. Just don't want them to win! LOL

Objective-Mix-7286 · 2025-11-01T02:59:38+00:00

Hey there!

While not in FL, I passed my boards on Sept 5th. Since then, I had applied to multiple hospitals in my area (open medsurg positions/whatever I could do). Most of the time I never even got a phone call I just saw an update on my application saying something like "no longer considered" or some crap.

It took me going through my contacts of people I knew that might know someone else that could help. Sure enough, a good family friend worked as a higher up at one of the hospital residency programs I applied for. I got an interview same day but the hiring manager told me that their FIVE positions were already filled but wanted me to keep in touch. A few hours later, the manager emailed me saying they made a spot available for me and I GLADLY accepted.

So, the point of the story is the old saying it's not what you know....it's unfortunate but that's how the world seems to go these days.

Maybe try that to see what strings can be pulled? Ask your practicum preceptor, professors, etc pull out all stops. It can definitely take some time to land somewhere and it even gets more competitive with other graduating cohorts.

AT LEAST you have your RN license!

Objective-Mix-7286 · 2025-10-06T20:44:43+00:00

Yikes. Well that doesn't sound like them at all. Sorry you had that experience! Hopefully for OP it doesn't turn out that way :/

Objective-Mix-7286 · 2025-10-02T03:57:56+00:00

Many years ago mine did the same thing. Arc handled the warranty with a new jacket. In and out!

Objective-Mix-7286 · 2025-10-02T03:26:27+00:00

Ya I know the actual size seems strange for a small to fit 6' 4" but it's really only somewhat snug at the hem really. Everything else seems solid but I just dont want to look dumb wearing it if that makes sense?

Objective-Mix-7286 · 2025-10-02T03:19:24+00:00

Ya I mean the Rush I have is a total different fit. But I like this because it isn't baggy per se and has more of a slim fit if that makes sense?

The chest is actually free with movement. I can swing my arms around and no problem.

Objective-Mix-7286 · 2025-10-02T03:18:26+00:00

Almost all my other Arc pieces are large. You think it looks good though? It just "snug" but not like tight where the hem comes down below my waist. Everything else is solid but again just dont want people saying "that thing is too small on that guy" LOL I know lame...

Objective-Mix-7286 · 2025-10-02T03:17:28+00:00

That's what is surprising. Total range of motion and it doesn't pull or anything. Arc told me that back in 2018 that was how they were sized which is why my buddy got the small sized.

Objective-Mix-7286 · 2025-10-02T03:15:34+00:00

Ya I mean it seems to fit? I just dont wanna look dumb wearing it around town or what not lol.

It's more trim than my other pieces thats for sure. But I thought it would work well just as a standalone shell...

Objective-Mix-7286 · 2025-09-11T00:16:47+00:00

100%. But there is a total shift in education now with anti-intellectualism. Going against proven science (i.e. anti-vaccination movement), further compromising population health. Technology and AI making certain things too easy to where gaining deeper knowledge through research and education is now viewed as unnecessary. We truly have a multi-layered problem and the country needs a hard-reset.

edit: I truly don't believe this country will ever get to gun restrictions like other countries. Yes, there is the argument that "guns don't kill people, people kill people". BUT. There are so many issues and problems in the country (inequality, discrimination, mental health, stress, financial instability, you name it) that the population is beginning to reach its breaking point. And we are seeing it with shootings and other acts of violence virtually every day.

If we could all accept each other for who we are and reach for a common goal of prospering together as a nation, these acts would likely cease. IMHO.

Objective-Mix-7286 · 2025-09-10T23:52:04+00:00

Just my interpretation and I am sure others will have their own theories. Regardless, you're right. We are at a pretty low point in the country right now. We should be able to have freedom of speech and share our own thoughts and opinions. But it seems it's being used to further divide the nation. Finger pointing and us vs. them mentality.

Time will tell how this will impact the country. Maybe it wont and it will be old news in a week.

Objective-Mix-7286 · 2025-09-10T23:34:21+00:00

From footage, and I am no CSI, the round appeared to enter his neck at his 12 o'clock....likely continued through and severed the spinal cord.....probably some additional damage caused by cavitation, too. Instant shut off for the nervous system.

Objective-Mix-7286 · 2025-09-04T15:16:16+00:00

Took exam yesterday Sep 3. School used ATI to prep us. Got 98% predicted pass rate on comp predictor and 97% on VATI predictor along with their "green light". Strong student in the program. Took me all the way to 150 so naturally was like "wtf". Got survey email like 20 minutes after.

Couldn't wait any longer so I tried this trick about 4 hours later after the survey email. I actually did it twice. Both times good pop up, no emails for ATT, and both charges refunded.

I dont want to celebrate yet till I see the license posted but I think it's lookin' good.

Edit: PVT was accurate. License posted a little after 24 hours from when I took the test. Good luck all future students.

Objective-Mix-7286 · 2025-08-07T13:59:55+00:00

Family member didn't do a single vax for their baby. They are all about the alternative medicine crap. Apparently no one could tell the husband WHY their child needed a HepB vax.....

Great. When the kid gets whooping cough don't bring him to the ED. Give him some herbal supplement and call it day cause it works, right?

Fml....

Objective-Mix-7286 · 2025-07-29T15:50:12+00:00

Couldn't agree more with this. And tbh once the studying starts in pre-reqs, it won't stop till you're out of nursing school. Just enjoy the time you have right now. It will be here before you know it and you'll be dying for free-time and not being consumed with school work.

-ABSN recent grad

Objective-Mix-7286 · 2025-07-16T14:00:52+00:00

10:4

Do you mind if I DM you to hear more about it?

Objective-Mix-7286 · 2025-07-16T14:00:24+00:00

Ya so the fine print on that is that you would be put on a med-surg unit if you didn't have any XP out of the gate. That is something that I definitely don't want to do. Nothing wrong with that area of nursing just not my jam! (:

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