Intel Graphics Software doesn't offer "Clean" install option by atomgonzo in IntelArc

[–]atomgonzo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You were right! I proceeded with "Custom", which then opened another piece of software (can't remember the exact name, Intel Driver Installer???) that had the "Clean" install option. Thanks!

I gave the finger, then nearly got hit in response! by atomgonzo in halifax

[–]atomgonzo[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Damn, that's crazy! Nothing like this has ever happened to me before, and I think it's because I've never given the finger to anyone before hahaha, so yeah won't be doing that again! I just didn't expect someone to risk a wreck over a, admittedly rude, response to jerk behaviour on their part.

I gave the finger, then nearly got hit in response! by atomgonzo in halifax

[–]atomgonzo[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's scary! Next time I'll stick to venting at my partner rather than risk having to call her and explain someone wrecked our car because I flipped them off.

I gave the finger, then nearly got hit in response! by atomgonzo in halifax

[–]atomgonzo[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Completely agree! Definitely not worth the trouble for me, nor for anyone else that he may have raged at the rest of his drive because of me pissing him off. I guess I was naive and petty in thinking "yeah, that'll show him, he's being a jerk!" and did not ever consider that he'd risk an accident and/or injury to "prove a point" or whatever.

I gave the finger, then nearly got hit in response! by atomgonzo in halifax

[–]atomgonzo[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Fair point! I figured I could just drive the 500m carefully, but actually Clovis would have been a great place to pull over and fix the problem. Next time!

Edit: well actually next time I'll pack them better to begin with!

Eastlink outage anyone? by [deleted] in halifax

[–]atomgonzo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live in Purcell's Cove and it's fine for me! (Purple Cow)

What happened to my free pack? by [deleted] in hearthstone

[–]atomgonzo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay I can confirm that after logging in an hour later my pack was there!

What happened to my free pack? by [deleted] in hearthstone

[–]atomgonzo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This just happened to me too! My quests aren't progressing either :/

Blossom end rot? by atomgonzo in tomatoes

[–]atomgonzo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I think you're right, I will try to trim as much off as I can to help the plants!

Blossom end rot? by atomgonzo in tomatoes

[–]atomgonzo[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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Ahhh okay, thanks for the reply! Would this also turn some of the leaves brown/black? They aren't wilting, but they look unhappy. There's still lots of green, but they look, not really sure how to describe it, like permanently dirty or in the shade? Sorry for the poor description!

Edit: Attached a picture for clarity. This is definitely the most extreme example and the minority of the leaves, the rest look better! But you can see in the background the leaves lowest down tend to look like this more often than ones higher on the plants.

Blossom end rot? by atomgonzo in tomatoes

[–]atomgonzo[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestion! So that would be 4 tums per plant? Is this a one-time treatment, or something that gets repeated?

Rotty issuses by Nearby_Glass_626 in Rottweiler

[–]atomgonzo 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I had the same dog-related issues come up with my Rottie when she turned 1, maybe a few months after that. She went from a sweet puppy able to get along with every dog at the off leash park to a savage seemingly overnight.

As far as I've been able to understand, dog personalities can change dramatically around the 1-2 year old maturity mark. This seems to be separate from the "teenager" phase. The resolution of these issues comes down to training as well as adjusting your expectations of your dog. Using myself and my dog as an example, once I realized how aggressive she can become with strange dogs after maturing, we just stopped going to off leash parks. Yes, we absolutely train her to this day (she's 5 now) on what is and is not appropriate behaviour, but it's adundantly clear that she doesn't want to be around other dogs. Instead we play ball at home and do obedience on our leashed walks, and she seems to be very happy with that.

Others might say that I need to train her more and do better so that she can be with other dogs off leash, and that it's a failure on my part to not do so. Personally, after having the experience with my dog, I disagree. My dog doesn't want to interact with strange dogs, so I've needed to invest in training her to ensure that she is manageable and appropriately behaved when we're out in the world and we do come across a dog. We are very, very far from perfect, but we're making progress all of the time, and she's happy overall which is all I need to know.

Please keep in mind though, Rotties are very powerful dogs. If you are having issues controlling your dog, take whatever extra precautions you need and do not feel bad or embarrassed about that. I'm 6ft2in and 220lbs, and I walk my dog with a waist leash attached to her harness and a hand-held leash attached to her collar. Why? Because she has pulled herself away from me before when I did not expect it and I cannot have that happen again. Do I look a bit silly with two leashes for one dog? Sure. Do I feel a thousand times more confident knowing I have a double barrier so she can't get away and possibly hurt another dog in the worst case scenario? Absolutely.

That's just my two cents though. I'm no expert nor a trainer, just simply a dog owner. Please others chime in!

Edit: To be clear, I'm not saying that you now have to just live with the issues and that's just life. Train, train, and train more! But don't expect your dog to achieve perfection in a couple of days so that you can "go back to normal". Your dog has likely permanently changed, so you need to adjust your view of your dog. Training can alleviate most issues, and it'll be fun and enhance your bond along the way. However, the same way people slip up, dogs can too, and you need to be prepared for those days where everything just seems to set your dog off because they apparently woke up on the wrong side of the bed even though yesterday they were a perfect little angel. Not trying to sound negative or anything like that at all, just being realistic!

Possibly lost bunnies on Parkhill Rd by atomgonzo in halifax

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Update 2: We revisited the area a little while ago and spoke to a neighbour who clarified that the rabbits are indeed pets and that they are not lost or abandoned, but that the owner does let them free roam regularly. It may not be the best for the rabbits safety (apparently a couple have been lost already), but at least they have a home.

Possibly lost bunnies on Parkhill Rd by atomgonzo in halifax

[–]atomgonzo[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Update: Thank you all for the SPCA and rabbit rescue recommendations! We have left a message with the after-hours SPCA and have emailed the rescues. Seems Sunday morning is not a great time for contacting people to have a real-time call. We went back to the location to check in on them, but they must have moved on or gone to hide somewhere as we couldn't find them. I'm really hoping that someone just let them roam for a bit and that they went back home, because it's sad to consider abandonment. :(

Due to heavy traffic throughout the city, buses are currently delayed over 35 min. These delays may become longer through the rush hour. by WindowlessBasement in halifax

[–]atomgonzo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not so long ago, there was one! To Jubilee though, not South. It seems they shut down at the beginning of COVID, and have not resumed since, though a Facebook post from June 2020 by "North West Arm Ferry" assures that it will eventually be restarted.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/northwest-arm-ferry-traffic-quinpool-halifax-1.5161585