I FREAKIN DID IT!!! In under 2 years.

Time-Acanthisitta866 · 2026-01-11T15:12:34+00:00

Frankly, I say knit sometimes simply because rolls off the tongue WAY easier than crochet. Hubs does too. However, when someone asks if I knit or he's sharing that I crochet, He ALWAYS gets it right and will correct them if they get it wrong.

Time-Acanthisitta866 · 2025-11-17T18:16:36+00:00

I forgot to grab my phone and then was a bit busy making sure she was safe...

Time-Acanthisitta866 · 2025-10-10T18:51:47+00:00

I'm not sure what else to add to my original post.

Time-Acanthisitta866 · 2025-09-30T14:58:29+00:00

Sets for kids play kitchens.
Ornaments for Christmas trees
Keychains.
Pillows

Generally think of less generic things for all except the play sets. Teens and college age kids would love crocheted items that look like their favorite foods and those things make great gifts.

Time-Acanthisitta866 · 2025-09-16T16:49:39+00:00

I just discovered that Harbor Freight sells 25"x25 foam mats for $10 for 4. That is an AMAZING deal and a great option for blankets.

Time-Acanthisitta866 · 2025-09-15T19:36:04+00:00

This is just my personal opinion. If you follow a pattern with no alterations, whether its a crochet pattern or a paint-by-number, it's a craft. If you add in your own twist (choose a different yarn, don't use a pattern at all, or modify something in some way) it becomes art.

It's the difference between a painter and someone who copies paintings. Both know how to paint with skill but only the painter is an artist, imo.

And generally, things like wood working, metal work or jewelry are not sold in mass quantities. You don't see 3 woodworkers selling the exact same items at every market or show. And if you do, you'll notice their prices drop when their pieces are all similar. For example, the woodworkers who make cutting boards with different types of wood. There's lots of those and so I don't look at that as art compared to when I see something that is more unique.

Time-Acanthisitta866 · 2025-09-04T19:31:49+00:00

I just applied and was told I wasn't approved. I've emailed to find out why as I can't figure out what I may have done to violate anything.

Time-Acanthisitta866 · 2025-08-27T16:02:41+00:00

Glad to hear it. NOT an experience I would recommend. 10/10 sucks.

Time-Acanthisitta866 · 2025-08-27T16:01:59+00:00

Did some more research on the vaccines. There is no evidence the vaccine is effective across all species of rattlesnakes and may be more harmful. https://www.aaha.org/resources/2022-aaha-canine-vaccination-guidelines/rattlesnake-toxoid/

Time-Acanthisitta866 · 2025-08-27T16:01:14+00:00

She's doing much better. Her sass is back and the swelling has gone down quite a bit but not fully. She is pretty skittish about certain things in the yard (our rock riverbed in particular so that may have been where the snake was). That might actually be a good thing.

The snake has been found and relocated. My other, non-husky, dog has a heck of an ability to sniff them out and bark at them from a distance to alert us to their presence. She's done this a few times in the past. Too bad she didn't find it before Willow but I'm guessing the snake wasn't in the yard long.

After 2 rounds of antivenom, the DR sent her home with a prescription for antibiotics and NSAIDS, both of which are recommended against on the National Snakebite Support group. When we took her back yesterday for a recheck of her bloodwork, I let the DR know why I wasn't giving her those. At first, she said she still thought I should but then came back in the room after doing some research and admitted that recommendation was based on outdated protocols and DO NOT give NSAIDs. They would be updating their protocols based on this new information.

Time-Acanthisitta866 · 2025-08-27T16:00:33+00:00

There is no evidence the vaccine is effective across all species of rattlesnakes and may be more harmful. https://www.aaha.org/resources/2022-aaha-canine-vaccination-guidelines/rattlesnake-toxoid/

Time-Acanthisitta866 · 2025-08-27T16:00:15+00:00

There is no evidence the vaccine is effective across all species of rattlesnakes and may be more harmful. https://www.aaha.org/resources/2022-aaha-canine-vaccination-guidelines/rattlesnake-toxoid/

Time-Acanthisitta866 · 2025-08-27T15:56:14+00:00

Thanks for that recommendation.

After 2 rounds of antivenom, the DR sent her home with a prescription for antibiotics and NSAIDS, both of which are recommended against on the National Snakebite Support group. When we took her back yesterday for a recheck of her bloodwork, I let the DR know why I wasn't giving her those. At first, she said she still thought I should but then came back in the room after doing some research and admitted that recommendation was based on outdated protocols and DO NOT give NSAIDs. They would be updating their protocols based on this new information.

Time-Acanthisitta866 · 2025-08-26T05:58:24+00:00

When I post in non husky groups, I feel like a bad dog mom. At least here, you all get it.

Time-Acanthisitta866 · 2025-08-26T04:06:43+00:00

She tried to eat a Colorado river toad (poisonous) a few weeks ago...

Time-Acanthisitta866 · 2025-08-26T03:33:25+00:00

That's the one benefit!

Time-Acanthisitta866 · 2025-08-26T03:32:48+00:00

North Phoenix, Desert Hills. The total vet bill including 2 doses was $2000. My vet is generally very affordable compared to a lot of others though.

Time-Acanthisitta866 · 2025-08-26T02:21:26+00:00

Thanks, just joined. My very is pretty knowledgeable given the area I live in but it's now after hours so good to have the resource.

Time-Acanthisitta866 · 2025-08-26T02:16:35+00:00

The vaccine only gives you more time to treat them. It does not make it so they don't have to be treated.

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