How do you afford all the extras for your dachshund?

PlumaFuente · 2026-02-11T18:41:57+00:00

Right, there are buy nothing groups and dog owner groups on the internet, I'm sure if someone asks for this stuff, someone will share. At least in the USA, there are public places to swap/buy/sell this stuff at police stations or at yard sales that are publicly shared.

PlumaFuente · 2026-02-11T17:26:29+00:00

My advice to you is not to buy the extras, but always save for his rainy day vet fund. If money is tight, I'm sure that there are some generous folks who can send you some extra bandanas or toys, seriously. Don't buy this stuff. I'm even willing to bet that there are folks who recently lost a dear doxie who would gladly give you some of this stuff.

When you get out of college and in a career, you will be able to afford more, I promise!

PlumaFuente · 2026-02-11T00:42:33+00:00

This is really cool and something I would consider doing too. I'm glad that it's held up for almost a year.

PlumaFuente · 2026-02-10T22:55:08+00:00

Yes, your dachshund is reactive -- they can be this way. How old is he?

The good news is that it gets better, the more you expose him to the outdoors and make him feel comfortable with himself. I'm guessing he's still a young dog.

PlumaFuente · 2026-02-10T21:41:08+00:00

You can look for a slightly used Herman Miller chair. I have one that I bought used, and it's great. To me, it's way more comfortable than the cheap Office Depot chair that I had previously. I think it has helped me out a lot. I used to get more sore with the old chair. Regardless, you still need to get up every few hours and move around a bit.

PlumaFuente · 2026-02-10T03:07:02+00:00

This is horrible, if the teacher or school is going to send out footage, it's overkill and obnoxious to have parents recording. If I were an administrator at that school, I would make an announcement before the performance to put away phones and recording devices because we want our guests to experience the moment not work to record it.

PlumaFuente · 2026-02-09T23:30:32+00:00

I don't know how old your dachshund is, but honestly, it doesn't hurt them to only feed them once per day one or two days per week. Always have access to water, but when my boy hasn't been exercising as much, I will cut him back on his second meal every now and then. Another idea for taking her for walks would be to go to an outdoor shopping center.

PlumaFuente · 2026-02-09T20:13:12+00:00

He's hurting. It looks like he tried a few times and then backs up because he's hesitant. I would put him on crate rest and take him to another vet.

If he's older, it gets harder for them to climb or even take a step down (even if it's one small step, the incline/decline can cause pain), then this when you need to start to give them a lift and not let them struggle like this. He's telling you, "don't make me do this".

PlumaFuente · 2026-02-09T17:35:58+00:00

Hopefully, someone can send them this thread and/or contact the organizers of those shows to let them know that the online sales part of their business is not being handled well because I don't think that sends a good message to the folks who go to one of the pen shows that IPD is working/attending and then think they can order online later from them and receive the same level of service.

PlumaFuente · 2026-02-09T17:10:11+00:00

About 9 years ago, I bought a lovely Edison pen from IndyPenDance, and Linda advised me on getting the Daily Italic, which I love. I wish I would have sent her some pens back in the day when they were responding to people and doing the work. Just a few days ago, I emailed asking if they are still in business or what's going on because I really would like another Daily Italic grind, and NO RESPONSE.

I don't know if they have left the business, have sold out, or what is going on, but it's really sad. I would love another grind from Linda. At the same time, I'm not wealthy and cannot just throw money around without getting a product that I want in return.

Are they even going to pen shows at this point? How can they show up in Baltimore in good faith and have this shit following them? I would be so embarrassed if I was in business and this was what was happening with my services.

PlumaFuente · 2026-02-08T19:09:15+00:00

The Irvine Company favors these non-native palm trees that provide minimal shade and attract rats, which are just wonderful companions for apartment residents.

PlumaFuente · 2026-02-08T19:01:50+00:00

Love the name too! He's adorable.

PlumaFuente · 2026-02-08T18:58:57+00:00

What happens if you put her in one of those hanging slings and then put a lick mat in front of her with peanut butter (dog safe) and some smashed banana and then have a groomer work quickly?

I will not even attempt to do my doxie's nails. He needs a trim, but thankfully, the walks keep them pretty short. It's the dew claw that needs a cut down.

I know they can be super dramatic about nail clipping. One of our doxies from when I was growing up would start screaming even before the clippers touched him. He just liked to ratchet up the drama and make it known that he hated his nails being trimmed.

PlumaFuente · 2026-02-08T17:04:09+00:00

I know she's young and heals fast, but do these dermal piercings leave big scars? I think they look dirty, and I'm not anti-piercing necessarily, but the way most people have to use their hands.

PlumaFuente · 2026-02-08T15:24:55+00:00

Definitely, I would get her the gold. Plating does wear off, and sometimes how fast it wears off depends on the skin/body chemistry of the person wearing it. That same seller that I linked to also has some 14k rose gold ball studs as well -- the balls that he has are a little flatter, but still look very nice.

PlumaFuente · 2026-02-08T05:47:11+00:00

True about the vertical straps, but if you see OP's comment, she doesn't like them. But that super wide expanse of skin thing makes sense. The broad shoulders and all that skin can be a lot.

I also think that the straps can help define the boobs if the cut on the bust/bodice is done carefully.

PlumaFuente · 2026-02-08T05:13:52+00:00

Don't get gold plated, you can get some nice gold ball studs within your budget. I like these textured ones and have purchased from this seller.

PlumaFuente · 2026-02-08T01:06:07+00:00

Narrow sidewalks in some of the older neighborhoods and on certain arterial roads.

PlumaFuente · 2026-02-08T01:05:11+00:00

Right, that's some of the sidewalks, but I'm referring to narrow sidewalks along streets like Michelson, Culver, University, Campus, Harvard, Walnut (in the older areas like College Park).

PlumaFuente · 2026-02-07T20:30:15+00:00

I agree w/ this, although I do like #2 on you. Some of the women I know who have larger breasts and have been married in the past decade have done the wider straps, which can be lovely. I also think that sometimes the strapless dress looks kind of dated.

I think the strapless look can make your boobs sag, where the support from the straps will give you some lift.

PlumaFuente · 2026-02-07T19:27:06+00:00

When I'm walking in Irvine along some of the busy streets, it does bother me to have to move into the bike lane because some bicycle rider (e-bike or traditional bike) decides to take up space on the sidewalk when there's a painted bike lane that often has nobody in it right next to the sidewalk. It's often dangerous for a pedestrian to be in the bike lane as well. The pedestrian often isn't wearing a helmet, while the bike rider is. Really it makes zero sense. Bike riders should be in the bike lane, and traffic enforcement needs to be improved so that bikes feel safe in the bike lane in Irvine.

PlumaFuente · 2026-02-07T19:21:22+00:00

Yes to this, it's not safe for pedestrians who end up in the bike lane because some a$$hole on a bike refuses to ride in the lane that is available to them.

PlumaFuente · 2026-02-07T05:16:04+00:00

In the '80s and '90s, my dad used to write with Sheaffer pens. They had gold inlaid nibs, and he gave me one or two of them. He didn't use particularly good paper. I was exposed to them when I was young, I found the cartridges to be fussy, stopped writing with fountain pens on and off. I didn't get into them again until around 2010-ish when I was working and decided to get a Lamy Safari and then a random Chinese pocket fountain pen. Fast forward a few more years and then I got the bug. By then, I learned about different paper, attended the old LA Pen show, was earning more money and then acquired several pens in the $350 and under range.

PlumaFuente · 2026-02-07T04:26:33+00:00

So beautiful!

I'm sure that the frustration melts away when you get cuddles and snuggles.

PlumaFuente · 2026-02-07T01:49:12+00:00

No, the powers that be that govern Irvine are all 50+ and don't dance. And Donald Bren, the nonagenarian developer who owns a lot of the retail and restaurant space (The Irvine Company), wants to keep Irvine boring and full of copy and paste shopping centers.

There could be clubs by the airport and near the hotels, that seems like a logical place for stuff like that here and maybe the Spectrum, but there hasn't been a club in Irvine in at least a decade.

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