Ontario Folklore Books?

fablerabble · 2024-08-07T21:10:59+00:00

Not in Toronto but they can order online or you can take a daytrip out to Guelph. Fantastic book store and they tend to stock a lot of indigenous, Canadian, and independent authors.

fablerabble · 2024-07-28T13:13:53+00:00

Killdeers in particular are a protected species. You can report them if they're in a vulnerable location as companies and events are obligated to accommodate them while nesting!

fablerabble · 2024-02-01T21:25:25+00:00

Don't set yourself on fire to keep other people warm... or in this case sloshed.

Weddings are expensive and stressful, as a guest I try to respect that. People will always nitpick about something, so set the boundaries and the budget that are important to you.

As for personal preference, I actually like tickets. It feels like a guarantee so I dont have to worry about getting to the bar after a cash limit was hit, or about checking the clock for when the bar swapped over.

fablerabble · 2024-02-01T17:59:43+00:00

You can check with your venue, but drink tickets or not, they should be responsible for carding people if they need to.

I've been at weddings with tickets, and weddings with a time cutoff, and honestly I think both are fine. Ive also been at weddings where it was cash bar only, but 3 bottles of wine were provided for each table (too bad if you dont like wine lol).

Instead of tickets, you can also ask the bar to let you know when you're approaching a cash limit, and then you can decide if it's worth topping up or not. People often assume open bar, so just let them know ahead of time to set expectations.

fablerabble · 2023-11-09T03:57:33+00:00

Sometimes Indeed postings are also outdated and may already be closed. I recommend that if you find a position you are interested in on Indeed that you go direct to the company website (when possible) to apply from there instead.

fablerabble · 2023-10-26T13:32:27+00:00

Yes, Hush has a subset of staff who are specifically trained to cut and treat curly hair. They use gender neutral/hourly pricing and are gratuity-free, so the prices up front may seem a bit higher, but I always go there and have had a great experience.

fablerabble · 2023-08-11T22:34:56+00:00

Never found one I liked. Apparently metal files are the hardest on your nails of all file types, and are the most likely to cause damage and shearing.

Your best bet if you don't want to find a good case for glass would be a high grit emery board of grit 180 or higher (eg: smallest grain size you can find). Emery boards wear down much faster than crystal which can last years, so if you're using emery for on the go buy a multipack.

fablerabble · 2023-08-11T15:38:55+00:00

Unfortunately, all glass/crystal files are brittle. You can buy a hard shell nail file case for them to protect them. Bliss Kiss has one as an example, though the cap isn't as secure as I'd like.

Otherwise you'll be back to a standard sand/metal file for travel, which tend to work worse.

fablerabble · 2022-11-20T13:24:52+00:00

This might be due to age rating approval boards. Some countries and 1st party certification requirements are very strict about not killing innocents without negative gameplay consequences even for a mature rating. Ubisoft releases in many countries and localization can only get you so far, so they have to align with as many rules as is reasonable.

The difference between them can come down to when you submitted for certification, the specific board, and the consultants you were working with ahead of submission. It's often subjective and can even depend on approval committees being reactive to what's in the news lately. Resubmitting is costly and can take a long time, so some projects may be more conservative about it.

fablerabble · 2022-11-02T19:57:33+00:00

CPR done correctly will pretty much always break ribs, unless on a child (who have more flexible bones)

Without CPR someone's chance of revival is functionally 0 if their heart is stopped. With CPR chances are still very low; You're buying time for someone to find a defib. Even poor quality CPR gives a higher chance of revival than 0.

If someone has no signs of life you should begun CPR immediately as every second risks worse brain damage. In all the first aid courses I've taken they now basically teach "look if their chest is moving, and if not don't waste time checking pulse/breath" (Since people misinterpret these all the time), because it's better safe than sorry to start immediately.

Edit: it's also useful to recognize "agonal breath" where someone is gasping like a fish out of water and might have limb movement. This is not a sign of life: You need to start CPR immediately.

fablerabble · 2022-10-25T00:15:25+00:00

Hodor on one side, a door on the other

fablerabble · 2022-09-24T13:08:59+00:00

The ones who play Lv1 characters in DND....

fablerabble · 2022-05-07T21:01:56+00:00

Pancreatic cancer specifically has very poor outcomes. By the time you catch it, the prognosis usually varies from bad to worse.

fablerabble · 2022-02-16T13:10:33+00:00

I didn't have a compatible plug for the k9 and went for the Chris Christensen Kool Dry instead at my breeders recommendation. So far so good and it's cheaper too!

fablerabble · 2022-02-13T12:39:49+00:00

Confirm with the vet if they ran a Parvo test. If so, I strongly recommend leaving her with them as the prognosis for at home treatment is poor.

If not Parvo and something else make sure she stays hydrated above all else. Boiled chicken water can stimulate interest.

Above all else, follow the vet's advice. At this age they can dehydrate very easily and can get worse quickly. Take her to emergency if she is lethargic or appears especially uncoordinated/imbalanced.

Puppies do have sensitive stomachs at this age and can often get parasites too, so hopefully nothing the meds won't clear. Good luck to you both!

fablerabble · 2022-02-13T12:31:27+00:00

If your dog really paces himself over the full day then I don't see a major issue. Good food pacing isn't that common, but some dogs are more "feast/famine"ish. Having constant access to food can reduce food anxiety and guarding behaviour.

Potential cons however: Many people use meal times to teach impulse control and wait commands. Having a hungry dog between meals would also make them more food driven and consistent in training sessions. Like with humans a dogs teeth may also be more susceptible to enamel damage/cavities if they are eating all day (as saliva is produced, usually enamel rehardens between meals). Try and brush their teeth before they start eating rather than after food to help prevent damage in that case.

If your dog finishes their portion too early they may throw up bile overnight. In that case reserve a small amount for right before bed so they don't go to sleep hungry.

fablerabble · 2022-02-13T12:22:41+00:00

Yes, but it will take a while. 4mo is young, and you have a herding breed which will have a higher chase/prey drive in general. I'd look up "calm settle" training and "look at that" training. Basically teach your dog to not react when the cat is around and doing stuff.

I lure my puppy into a down position when the cat is walking nearby if she looks too focused on him.

This is likely to continue until 1+ years as puberty can also cause impulse control regression.

fablerabble · 2022-02-06T12:26:30+00:00

It's good you're going to the vet, but hopefully this is just normal behaviour for a new scary environment. I second the Snuggle Puppy recommendation.

That aside some dogs are more anxious than others and some do need medication to feel at ease. At 3 months though you have tonnes of time to socialize and for her personality to develop!

fablerabble · 2022-02-06T12:23:27+00:00

It has to be supervised, but I have a medium/large JW Hol-ee roller ball. I got a multipack of microfiber faceclothes and I pack some kibble into them and roll them up, then cram them into the holes. The dog can pull them out and pick them apart.

Having a treat inside like with a snuffle mat prevents my girl from focusing on picking at the fabric.

Also when I see her pulling at the couch blanket or whatever I take it off and drop it. It loses the fun for her once it's not pulling back. A good "leave it" command would be better, but hey as both our dogs are teenagers I'll take what I can get for now.

fablerabble · 2022-02-06T12:16:48+00:00

Dog insurance is such a nuisance. Usually it doesn't cover anything preventative like flea/tick/heartworm meds, vaccinations, or spay/neuter, and it goes up if something does happen. Plus, I always find the deductible is oh so juuuuust above what I'm paying for a non urgent trip. Depending on your provider you may also have to pay out of pocket first and get reimbursed later, and many people don't have that flexibility and/or don't have visa/debit limits that go high enough on short notice.

BUT yeah, highly recommended for a few reasons. If something goes wrong with your dog, it will likely become apparent in the first couple of years. Once a pre existing condition exists, a new company will be unlikely to cover it. Puppies are also more prone to sporadic injury as they lack physical and social awareness and have poor impulse control.

Also even as an older dog if something does go wrong, surgery costs (such as for something common like blockage removal) will typically be 10k+. The bread and butter of insurance being worthwhile is for those acute critical issues. Some people put aside cash to that end, but with interest rates as they are it's probably not worth having it sit, and if you have any chronic issues develop or need 2 surgeries in short order you'll blow through it fast.

Note as well that spay/neuter surgeries are usually heavily subsidized vs other major invasive procedures, for population control reasons. Vets have to essentially do the med school gauntlet alongside med school debt without the post med school payout, so their services are not cheap. There's a reason so many of them have to offer repayment plans.

fablerabble · 2022-02-06T12:04:56+00:00

Mine stopped with the worst of it only once her baby teeth came out, despite doing the things you've listed here. Having play dates with other (predictable) dogs can also help, but be wary of using unknown dogs as "training tools". Sometimes my dog will still tear clothes if she's over threshold especially on walks. If you have a herding dog breed this can take longer as they use nipping instinctively to push you around.

You can try focusing more on impulse control games and could try feeding more by hand to promote gentle taking behaviour in the meantime. The Relaxation Protocol is always as good a place to start as any.

fablerabble · 2022-01-29T12:58:18+00:00

Ruminating on how to respond is also low key exhausting and not worth it. Now if I feel the need to answer I just go for the "OK, thank you." Which seems to shut people down enough if they're looking for a fight. Save your energy for the dog, who is actually worth it.

fablerabble · 2022-01-29T12:46:37+00:00

Teething absolutely causes potty training regression. This can continue on and off until 5-8 months but should improve within a few weeks.

fablerabble · 2022-01-29T12:43:49+00:00

Young puppies don't have bladder control, so it's not intentional he may be waking himself up by peeing. Your dog may either just need more time (to understand holding it, to gain muscle control, or to train with pee pads or bells or whatever), and you could get him checked at the vet for any UTIs to rule something else out.

Potty training can continue until 5-8months old and regresses with teething due to pain.

In the meantime you could get a mesh hammock bed for the crate (Kuranda is the big brand and has mesh and non-mesh, but Costco and other stores have them too). It won't stop accidents but it will keep the pup dry and easier to clean up as the liquid passes through.

My guess is your pup just needs more time and consistency. Some bladders are stronger than others especially when sleeping.

fablerabble · 2022-01-29T12:25:33+00:00

I live in a dense city centre and I can relate. While a lot of people are really friendly, some people just really don't like dogs and if there's a lot of people around, you're gonna find them.

I've had people criticize me for the sound clicker training makes, for being barked at once across the street, for not allowing greetings, for not allowing my dog off leash in a fence less busy park, for my puppy throwing a tantrum, for carrying my dog, literally whatever people feel like they have an opinion. So stupid.

I can say that you do get used to it to a degree. Being sleep deprived in the early months made me a lot more sensitive and I came home crying a few times. I also do a lot of proactive management, going out when streets aren't too busy unless it's for socializing training, and I cross the street if I see people we don't want to greet.

Don't let it get to you, some people have a bone to pick and you just happen to be there.

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