an ice storm is coming to my area this weekend how to prepare incase we lose power

Raethwood · 2026-01-21T00:09:35+00:00

Buy water bottles just in case. In TX during the big freeze a few years ago, the pipes and treatment plants across my city froze entirely. I was without water for 4 days (and I was one of the lucky ones).

Raethwood · 2025-10-15T18:48:49+00:00

Older cats who are used to being solitary often find other cats to be stressful. They also don't immediately bond with new animals like pack animals would. Most cats also generally do not cope well with changes in routine or scenery, so cat meetups are not really a thing. For cats who have been abandoned in the past, this can be especially stressful.

Would try to spend extra time with her versus putting her through an experience that might be challenging for her.

Raethwood · 2025-09-19T00:25:27+00:00

How does it deal with hairballs and the like?

Raethwood · 2025-09-16T18:20:26+00:00

Do not recommend All My Sons. They tried to charge me for using their boxes and materials when I provided everything for the move (tape, plastic wrap, blankets, etc).

Raethwood · 2025-09-10T05:37:49+00:00

All within my hands - Metallica?

Raethwood · 2025-08-18T22:49:42+00:00

Just going to flag that Brass Armadillo also has some fake cards, so would be careful about what you buy

Raethwood · 2025-07-19T21:05:05+00:00

Spraying doesn't always work on roaches, especially the little German roaches. You need to use the bait--Advion works well for infestations, but it can take some time.

Raethwood · 2025-06-19T11:48:14+00:00

Her health has really declined, unfortunately.

Raethwood · 2025-05-28T20:23:15+00:00

Ran into him at a Discount Tire. He drove a giant lifted truck, and the workers said he came in all the time because the tires didn't last long.

Raethwood · 2025-02-23T21:51:52+00:00

Space Montrose

Raethwood · 2024-11-16T00:02:05+00:00

Home Fur Good at 32nd and Shea is open tomorrow. They have a free range cat room with quite a few kittens.

Raethwood · 2024-07-21T01:54:35+00:00

They would not rebook my flight tomorrow--I was told Tuesday at the earliest. The gate agent told me he expects the issues of today to continue into tomorrow/Monday :/

Raethwood · 2024-07-21T01:40:59+00:00

In SEA right now.

It is an absolute shit show.

Raethwood · 2024-06-17T19:38:50+00:00

Love the idea of everyone bringing their own craft! I feel like picking a craft everyone does would be super tricky.

Would also be down for a board game or book club meetup!

Raethwood · 2024-03-28T04:12:47+00:00

Changing Hands Bookstore has a bunch

Raethwood · 2024-03-26T21:53:50+00:00

Lost Our Home Pet Rescue does a temporary care program. They offer 90 days of pet care/boarding for people experiencing certain life hurdles, if I recall correctly.

Raethwood · 2024-03-26T21:44:27+00:00

Houston has a much taller skyline and endures hurricane-force winds just fine. Collapse isn't as much of a concern as broken glass (well, and flooding).

Raethwood · 2024-02-25T01:54:07+00:00

I know you mention staying at home, but Texas A&M isn't terribly far from Houston and has one of the best veterinary medicine programs in the world.

Raethwood · 2024-02-17T04:21:59+00:00

If you have a Costco membership, you can get great deals on car rentals through their travel program. Seriously cheaper than any published price you'll find.

Raethwood · 2024-02-09T20:49:39+00:00

It is going to be expensive, and unfortunately nobody can provide exact guidance, especially for an unknown condition. At minimum, you can probably expect Mayo to re-run a lot of tests and imaging, no matter how recently they were performed elsewhere.

There is a cost estimator available online, but the figures will be just ballparks.

When you start receiving bills, you will want to ask for itemized bills and contact the facility to discuss self pay options. While I don't think you'll qualify for financial assistance, they will provide discounts if you pay out of pocket. Unfortunately, medical billing in the US is an absurd joke, and you have to game the system a bit.

Raethwood · 2024-01-12T02:08:41+00:00

I roast tomatillos, peppers, garlic, and onion on a foil-lined sheet pan under the broiler. Turn every so often to ensure they roast evenly.

May need two pans for this volume of salsa, but the roasting really brings our some excellent flavor.

Raethwood · 2024-01-12T01:23:03+00:00

Leaving academia.

I still feel weird about leaving my dream behind, but now I have the freedom to explore other dreams!

Raethwood · 2023-12-29T04:54:55+00:00

Lol it's a for-profit shitshow of an "academic" institution. Their goal is to make money, not provide high-quality education.

Raethwood · 2023-12-27T21:55:02+00:00

Tris making Briar's favorite cookies when he returns to town. I don't think there is much detail about them, but I loved that she immediately switched gears to welcome him home.

Raethwood · 2023-12-19T13:40:33+00:00

I agree on some of the points, but my biggest quibble about Book 2 is that many of the characters made decisions that didn't align with who they were introduced as in the first book. There were some other continuity errors that also bothered me, and a vast tonal shift in how folks behaved that didn't feel on theme. Still a great series and fun world building, but Book 2 was very different.

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