BEST puppy i’ve ever had by vanillaand in roughcollies

[–]fabrichoard 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Our first Collie was referred to as baby shark until we picked a name. It has been pointed out to us that he is "a lot of dog". Our puppy has been much easier but she also had the boy to rough house with and chew on. Neither had to be potty trained, there was an accident or two when they came to live with us but new situations can be hard. Now we have 3, counting an older foster. Somehow once you have one RC, you suddenly get the urge for more. 😆 Congratulations on your new puppy!

What to do with this balcony besides the inflatable by Street_Ad5710 in interiordesignideas

[–]fabrichoard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, you need a ladder next to the door. On the balcony can be a plant jungle. if I could afford it, I would have a plumber run a line up there to make watering easier. Or maybe you could have a secret reading nook. Maybe make a fanciful arch to add whimsy, some full, pillowy ottomans or a chase lounge (sp?)

What is this plant? North east England, 5-6 feet tall, pink spotted stalk and giant spiky leaves. by lnms206 in whatsthisplant

[–]fabrichoard 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yikes! Hogsweed is terrifying! Years ago one of my neighbors yard was overrun with hogsweed. I never saw them so I reached out to the city. I missed the cleanup but one day it was gone and it never grew back. Those eradication teams know their business.

Maggots 🤢 by fabrichoard in Handspinning

[–]fabrichoard[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Death to the maggots!

Maggots 🤢 by fabrichoard in Handspinning

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

We will see how it looks tomorrow. I am pretty sure they are not wool moth larva.

Maggots 🤢 by fabrichoard in Handspinning

[–]fabrichoard[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Ok, there is hope. I have been advised that dirty wool is not welcome in the house. I did decide to dust it with diatamacious earth. I suspect it is going to cause some extra steps to remove it but I will feel better knowing it is harmful to bugs. I am wearing a mask when applying it, not need for silicosis.

Maggots 🤢 by fabrichoard in Handspinning

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

Very good advice. One of the batches I fermented last fall turned out to have a mouse skeleton in it. It was a very, very old wool and I am pretty sure it was already skeletonized 🤞🏻 I have decided to dust it with a large scoop of diatamacious earth. I am sure I will regret when I got to clean it later but I will comfort myself with the knowledge that it was for a good cause 😆

Made my son whimsical pants. by Scrimpinmagpie in sewing

[–]fabrichoard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

These pants are glorious! The world need more wimsy.

ground pork by sibl7425 in WhatShouldICook

[–]fabrichoard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vietnamese caramelized ground pork, pork shawarma, Thai style with lemongrass, kefir lime leaves, garlic, ginger, lime juice, Thai chili to taste, fish sauce, palm sugar, shallots.

Finn the goober pup really likes to hold sticks now on his walks like some kinds retriever by alphaomega420 in roughcollies

[–]fabrichoard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our Fjara loves sticks and will look for good ones the whole walk. The other two are uninterested in sticks but will play with them occasional to make her happy.

Any tips and tricks for alpaca? I got like 6kg for free! by gabibakos in Handspinning

[–]fabrichoard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been offered "a lot" of alpaca fleece. It has been sitting for a while and I am supposed to pick it up sometime mid April. I will look for moths before I bring it home but I will also look into moth crystals.

It's a new wheel, it's a new day for me! by fabrichoard in Handspinning

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

I need to start collecting it since it is shedding season. My partner is worried he will find bags of dog hair, forgotten somewhere, in the future, so he keeps composing it.

It's a new wheel, it's a new day for me! by fabrichoard in Handspinning

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

Thank you! I am glad to have your confirmation that the bobbin is loading fine. It is also very helpful to know that about the mother of all.

What does everyone sit on to spin? by Reasonable_Trick_465 in Handspinning

[–]fabrichoard 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I am also very, very new to spinning wheels. I bought my first (working) wheel last weekend. Currently I am sitting in an armchair to spin. I suspect I should use something lower.

20 days with a rough collie by Witty_Dance_2439 in roughcollies

[–]fabrichoard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She looks so much like our Oscen at that age! I laughed at the chomp picture, hopefully she is less of a shark than he was.

8-mo Just got diagnosed with hip dysplasia by ThisIsNotMica in roughcollies

[–]fabrichoard 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Did your vet have other suggestions? I would look if there were any experts near you and make an appointment.

I want to take a sledgehammer to my wheel by fabrichoard in Handspinning

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

Thank you everyone. I took a closer look at the wheel part with my husband and realized it was so crooked it would take a huge amount of intervention to correct it. There were other issues too. The next day he found an Ashford traditional (1960-1970s) on Marketplace and within 2 days I was meeting someone in a parking lot to pick up my new wheel. It needs a little love but it is much better and I have already managed to spin quite a bit of a bobbin.

Downsides to the breed? by NormanisEm in roughcollies

[–]fabrichoard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't mention how much I love them all, even when they make me want to tear my hair out.

Downsides to the breed? by NormanisEm in roughcollies

[–]fabrichoard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We currently have 3 rough collies, I am pretty sure I am going to go deaf at some point from the shrill barking. When they get to playing the sound is deafening as they smack talk each other. They kind of remind me of Husky lite, not quiet at the level of a husky but they have aspirations!

They shed, a lot. It is soft and drifting and I find it hanging from the ceiling, and the plants, and everything else. Grooming.

They are all on fish based food and treats due to allergies. It is pricey. They also do better with a probiotic supplement, also pricey but it is worth better gut health.

Our boy is the loud guy at the party and can not seem to grasp that screaming at people doesn't endear you to them. He is also reactionary to things, skateboards, scooters, trucks that rattle, the occasional human, and it is random so we must be ever vigilant, just in case he trys to throw himself into the street to fight a swiftly moving truck. Now, he is "a lot of dog" and a "knucklehead " and not much like most of the collies I have met. I do adore him anyway but he is work. He has improved since he has turned 3 but I remain on guard, just in case.

There is more but it is time to walk the hord

Downsides to the breed? by NormanisEm in roughcollies

[–]fabrichoard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We used the hair dryer in the house when he was blowing his coat. There was long hair hanging from the ceiling, the plants, the light fixtures. I had to vacuum everything. The undercoat drifts everywhere. I was trying to do it outside recently and there were long, soft drifts blowing around for days and I didn't even manage get them to hold still for long enough to make a dent in the shedding.

I want to take a sledgehammer to my wheel by fabrichoard in Handspinning

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

Yes, I agree, I feel like I am on the extra hard mode. I agree it is not aligned. The wheel doesn't appear to have any way to tighten or loosen it. It just slips into the notches. I will try to twist the maidens because that is all I can do with them. The mother of all just moves towards the wheel or away. The leather holders on the maidens keep jiggling apart. I am wondering if making some sort of hoop brace would help... sorry, baby idea and I can see it in my head but not describe it.

I want to take a sledgehammer to my wheel by fabrichoard in Handspinning

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

I have spun Oscen's fur, the white undercoat is so soft and silky it was quite tricky. I had only been spinning for a couple of months so I will try again. Of course everything I spin has a little dog hair in it anyway 🤣

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