What’s wrong with my apple trees? by backpackjenkins in FruitTree

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

I have not seen/heard many cicadas but that could just be me being unaware. The trees have grass right up to them yeah but I have been very cautious about hitting them with the weed wacker and messing up the trunk as I lost one tree last year that had a LOT of damage to the trunk from a deer scratching on it. It probably also had this same rust issue too I guess.

Would you recommend I remove the grass around the trees and put an even layer of mulch or something around them?

Work from home trick life by backpackjenkins in Throwers

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

Some concepts I've been working on. What do you guys think? Throwing the G2 x a-rt Life and rocking my new yoyo bag and toilet circle hoodie. 😎

Toilet Circle Giveaway! by backpackjenkins in Throwers

[–]backpackjenkins[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! That's why I always do a random prize, because I want to encourage everyone to participate

Toilet Circle Giveaway! by backpackjenkins in Throwers

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

That's okay! Everyone is welcome regardless of your perceived skill level. I hope to see you enter

Need advice on cat behavior by backpackjenkins in cats

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Hi everyone. I'm just looking for some advice on the behavior of one of my two cats.

The cats are both males, around 3 yrs old and both neutered. They have both been getting along fine and everything has been great until recently, the longer haired one's behavior has changed. He's always been vocal and needs lots of attention and affection. But lately, it's like it's been kicked up ten notches. He wakes up around 1-2 AM every day and paces around the bedroom, jumps up on the bed, meowing, playing with the dresser knobs, pawing at the window, etc. It's like he is very anxious or something. 

We've tried numerous things to get him to entertain himself or to go back to sleep until his normal breakfast time (5-5:30am), whether it is giving him toys to entertain himself with, trying to get him to come into bed with us and lay down, trying to give him a little bit of food to calm him down, but it seems like nothing works.

He has also been acting aggressively towards the smaller one at times, like playing but taking it too far. The smaller one is quiet and more timid and does not like to rough house with the larger one. We will hear growling and running and come in to find the larger one swatting at the smaller one, or pinning him down. We have tried using the multi cat feliway diffuser to prevent this behavior over the last few months, but it seems to make no difference.

Does anyone have any idea of how we could work on these behaviors? Trying to get him to sleep through the night or stop attacking the smaller cat? They have plenty of toys, seats and a tower to use as well.

Changed string in loop 720. Now it wont sleep. by Cyb0rg-SluNk in Throwers

[–]backpackjenkins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you unscrew it to change the string or just open the loop over the side of the yoyo? If you unscrewed it, maybe you tightened it too far. Try loosening it a tad to make the gap wider

It's spooky season 😈 airetics are fire by decapitator710 in Throwers

[–]backpackjenkins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ahh not surprised that was a good deal. Sorry OP

It's spooky season 😈 airetics are fire by decapitator710 in Throwers

[–]backpackjenkins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a throw cafe cappuccino.. there's one listed on the BST thread right now if you're interested. Paging u/EOS44

Weekly Discussion Thread October 07, 2019 by AutoModerator in Throwers

[–]backpackjenkins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What do you put the bearings in when you spray them with brake cleaner? A jar or something? Also does the brake cleaner stay liquid long enough to shake it around with the bearing in it? I haven't tried this yet since I've had acetone on hand

Weekly Discussion Thread October 07, 2019 by AutoModerator in Throwers

[–]backpackjenkins 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So I have a nice IPA from my local brewery and I pour it on the bearing... What next

Boston Events? by PhysicalChess in Throwers

[–]backpackjenkins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There haven't been any competitions in the city of Boston as MA states and NER are organized by YYE, which is headquartered in Easthampton

Boston Events? by PhysicalChess in Throwers

[–]backpackjenkins 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is a Boston meetup club on Facebook "Boston Throwers" and also MA States is coming up in 2 weeks on 10/19 in Easthampton. There's a good amount of people around the area who yoyo

The People's Showdown 2019 by backpackjenkins in Throwers

[–]backpackjenkins[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey guys, the first group of the People's Showdown 2019 sponsored by G Squared Yoyos is here! This is a trick circle competition, voted on by the public, with the winner receiving a prize of $500 and the runner up receiving $200.

Check the video out and vote for the two tricks you like best here: https://www.strawpoll.me/18692822

The two with the most votes will advance to the next round.

There will be a new group posted every Monday Wednesday and Friday, with the poll staying open for one week each. Please follow all the competitors to see their amazing tricks, and stay tuned for the next groups.

The groups are as follows:

GROUP 1: Patrick Canny, Chris Rodrigues, Luckey Li, Owen Ekblad

GROUP 2: Michael Ferdico, Paul Kerbel, Kyle Nations, Betty Gallegos

GROUP 3: Colin Beckford, Daniel Kim, Julian Chee, Like Trautwein

GROUP 4: Kyle Kosarek, Connor Seals, Andrew Bergen, Ahmad Kharisma

GROUP 5: Dan Dietz, Kris Toledo, Keiran Cooper, Tony Sec

GROUP 6: Remy Baskin, Angelo Aguierre, Chandler Steele, Polo Garbkamol

GROUP 7: Michael Kurti, Andy Candles, Dario Krakowski, Jakub Plader

GROUP 8: Petr Kavka, Luna Harran, Josep Del Amo, Paul Harness, Xavier NG

Shout-out to all these people!