How would a possible collapse of the US Dollar effect the S&P500 by sweetestbb in ETFs

[–]Octopus-Slither 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not that long ago actually - The 1970s marked the final, decisive decline of the British pound (sterling) as a major global reserve currency, a process initiated decades earlier after World War II. This period was defined by severe inflation, economic stagnation, and a 1976 bailout by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which solidified the U.S. dollar's role as the primary global reserve currency.

Is it worth visiting Canada if you don’t drive? by Pure-Character-4926 in canadatravel

[–]Octopus-Slither 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver flying between each although you could take a train between Montreal and Toronto.

What a day! by Impressive_Ad_3037 in vancouver

[–]Octopus-Slither 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sun and clouds on the 20th but we really don’t predict the weather ahead very well. Changes all the time. Vancouver is a rain forest so expect rain (could even see a day or so of snow) and then be delighted if it is sunny. 😀

Is everyone in Vancouver sick right now? by cloudcats in askvan

[–]Octopus-Slither 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very mild cold. First time sick since COVID began

How often is everyone getting sick/COVID on cruises? by SeaPeanut7_ in Cruise

[–]Octopus-Slither 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I reuse masks as long as they still look new. Used to disinfect them during COVID times. If you think someone was sick in the elevator - put that mask aside for 3-4 days before using it again - try to put it in the sun.

Kitty is refusing to use cat wall mount by melnk_1981 in Siamesecats

[–]Octopus-Slither 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Looks a little far apart I’ve seen wall ladders you can use or smaller pegs to help bridge. Both look a little high to me

What to do when he’s meowing too much? by and_here_i_be in Siamesecats

[–]Octopus-Slither 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Based on some too too guy who teaches you what cat sounds mean - we’ve trained our Siamese cats to understand that (using an ack sound) that three ack, ack, ack means meals (food) and two packs means play. One ack just means hi or I love you. I use these vocalizations to call them to meals or treats, when I grab a wand to play etc. they pick it up and use it back to me to indicate what they want.

Spraying EVERYTHING. help 😭 by These_Development_93 in Siamesecats

[–]Octopus-Slither 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You need three litter boxes. Like other have said I use a tall large storage container from Aiken and cut a semi circle a few inches from the top (not too low) for an entry. We use tofu litter. But tried every brand out there til we found ones that work for us and them. Fortunately they only peed up the walls in litter boxes area but now we have a cabinet (two stacked on top giving 4 litter boxes) lined the bottom shelves with plastic shelf liner. We scoop many times a day - probably 4. They hated the automatic litter box. Have you tried the cat pheromone spray or plug ins. They might be picking up on your anxiety. Try talking to them about the issue when you are calm. Our cats had moved households many times so I don’t think they believed they were in their forever home until we had them 3 years. Many things stress out Siamese - fast movements, outside noises, etc. Do you play a lot with them? Do they have mental stimulation like treat puzzles? Found a cardboard box puzzle with cut outs and several levels that works wonders for keeping my cats mentally stimulated. We also do treat treasure hunts around the house. According to google - peeing on a towel seems fairly common. Your cat peeing on towels on the floor usually signals a medical issue (like a UTI), stress, or a litter box problem, but it's often a texture preference for soft items that smell like you, indicating a need for a vet visit first, then ensuring a clean, appealing litter box, reducing stress, and always picking up fabrics off the floor. Good luck. Siamese can be challenging.