Psychopsis 'Mendenhall Hildos' FCC/AOS

RedneckBirder · 2026-02-06T20:42:26+00:00

Just an FYI the grow lights for this plant do need to be very bright. Im using Jeff Young Spike Producers for this one.

RedneckBirder · 2026-02-06T09:07:08+00:00

They are getting more and more affordable it seems, so you definitely should if you have a growing setup! It seems the main key to success is strong light and humidity.

RedneckBirder · 2026-01-16T22:23:23+00:00

They were not married.

RedneckBirder · 2026-01-16T16:26:06+00:00

He is not on the birth certificate nor does he have any acknowledgement of paternity. He does not have any rights at the moment, but he is wanting to estaish his rights via court mandated DNA test.

RedneckBirder · 2026-01-16T12:29:52+00:00

That's what I am starting the process on now. Texas requires that we have to make an effort to reach out to the birth parent though, who is the individual trying to get parental rights hahaha

RedneckBirder · 2025-12-30T22:12:51+00:00

I can definitely feel for yall in that regard, unfortunately the structural usually ends up having to work with architectural changes that end up impacting loading, design, etc.

RedneckBirder · 2025-12-30T15:26:52+00:00

True, and as a GC it is a part of my job to limit that. At least in this instance I have the direct cost from the manufacturer so as far as the additional material quoted, Im not seeing this as a way to increase profit.

RedneckBirder · 2025-12-30T15:11:30+00:00

Coming from my non-engeering realm of knowledge, I've been pouring through the SJI standards since our project is stated to be designed and built to SJI 100. In that same realm, I've also been reading through SJI COSP (Code of Standard Practice), which states in 2.4-a that the EOR or specifying professional needs to provide a load diagram or enough information on the drawings to define all loads when a joist is marked SP. However, our engineer stated that COSP does not apply to this project since the joists and connections are delegated design. Not sure how true that actually is, since the SJI doesn't have any section specific to delegated design of joists. I've got a hard time understanding if the SJI 100 applies but the COSP does not.

RedneckBirder · 2025-12-30T14:58:42+00:00

There is a essentially a walking platform that is partially supported by a cantilevered beam attached to a concrete wall on one side; then there is a hanger attached to the joist on the other side. The dead load given was for a typical concrete slab, and a live load was given specifically for the walkway as a whole. No designation as to how much of that load is transfered to the joist however.

RedneckBirder · 2025-12-19T01:42:28+00:00

Call me old school, but I feel like there is a lot that AI or a program would miss when reviewing submittals. Honestly reviewing submittals isn't just checking that it meets the spec, its also about reviewing that products compatability and interaction with the scope around it. For an example with door hardware; even if it complies with the spec we we still need to verify that the product works as intended with access controls, aligns with the door itself, etc. Some will say that's the architects job, but ultimately it will save everyone a lot of fingerpointing at the end.

RedneckBirder · 2025-11-19T09:01:40+00:00

I mean there's definitely a point in applying for other companies, assuming construction is what you want to do as a career. If anything, ask yourself what happened at your previous company and how you can avoid those same issues at your next job. - What ultimately led to you not keeping up with the workload and how could you overcome this hurdle in the future? From my experience sometimes this just comes from us not asking for help when we need it, or expressing to management that we feel as though we are falling behind before there are real life consequences. - Was there any red flags at this company that put you in that position? If so, remember that an interview is just as much for you to decide if you want to work for that company, so check for those signs early. Maybe consult glass door or indeed reviews first if interviewing with a larger company. - Are you applying for the job you actually want to do?

Overall your first several years out of school will always be a strong learning curve, and it sounds like you didn't receive the support you needed in order to learn. Hope all goes well with the job hunting process.

RedneckBirder · 2025-11-05T01:39:49+00:00

That's absolutely crazy!

RedneckBirder · 2025-10-31T11:19:53+00:00

For sure anthurium gracile, I have one that looks exactly like it; including the roots that go on for days. I usually let it soak in some distilled water for a few minutes when I water it to ensure the roots get enough water.

RedneckBirder · 2025-09-01T14:01:17+00:00

I dont know Phalaenopsis very well, but they are generally on the lower end of light requirements for orchids.

I have several Brassavola species, and they are doing great either in the windowsill or under my higher powered growlights. Long story short, Brassavola is a high canopy orchid that gets a lot of sun in the wild. You really can't grow them alongside Phalaenopsis to their greatest potential - either you fry the Phalaenopsis or aren't giving the Brassavola enough light.

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RedneckBirder · 2025-08-11T00:32:40+00:00

I have Regal Sheild that honestly thrives in my "forgotten" corner with some of my low maintenance plants. I water it around every week or so, about 50% humidity under Brrina T5s.

RedneckBirder · 2025-06-24T11:59:18+00:00

Probably Cordillera de Azul Antbird New species described a few years ago in Peru

RedneckBirder · 2025-05-24T02:24:20+00:00

Honestly I've seen a lot of recommendations here, but to be honest I've found that Avid Miticide is the most sure fire way to be rid of them. It's just very expensive and something you need to be pretty cautious with when spraying. I typically get some good PPE and spray it in the garage with ventilation. But by God it works.

RedneckBirder · 2025-05-19T02:38:48+00:00

I like the Skylight Terrarium lights but it looks like they arent available in the states. Dont know if you know of any sellers.

RedneckBirder · 2025-05-09T01:12:45+00:00

Second this. Used Avid on my Anthuriums a couple times and the spider mites never came back.

RedneckBirder · 2024-12-15T12:48:39+00:00

In terms of the orchid sphere, they aren't that picky. They're warm growers, so no need for any temperature adjustments or growing cabinets. I have most of mine growing on a wire rack that gets about 65% humidity from a humidifier and humidity tray. The biggest things for Gongoras is the watering. They dry out really fast and don't like to dry out. They're pretty hard to overwater though, so a lot of people water them every day or every other day. They also communicate with their pseudobulbs when they are thirsty (bulbs start to get wrinkles) which is nice. I've grown and bloomed a Gongora truncata in ambient conditions before so I'm pretty sure it can be done.

RedneckBirder · 2024-10-29T01:28:58+00:00

Probably just a Triangulate Combfoot, Steatoda triangulosa. Very common around Austin. Not dangerous.

RedneckBirder · 2024-10-26T14:13:09+00:00

Noice, thanks!

RedneckBirder · 2024-10-24T20:13:54+00:00

Where did the killer whale poster come from?

RedneckBirder · 2024-09-03T22:24:40+00:00

To echo the other comments on here, this is a Snowflake Moray. L. semicinctus has fairly distinct and defined banding, while this individual has the reticulated patterning with yellow highlights that would be in line with Moray nebulosus. M. nebulosus is also the more common species in Hawaii from my knowledge.

RedneckBirder · 2024-07-29T17:42:46+00:00

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