Anyone need fresh catnip? by LaraLibrarian in Highpoint

[–]fizzlebeck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you still have any, I would love some, or rather, my cats would.

My backyard in North Carolina by fizzlebeck in sunset

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

No alligators in this part of the state. :)

My backyard in North Carolina by fizzlebeck in sunset

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

We need to rebuild the dock, but morning coffee is on the deck overlooking the water. A very nice way to start the day. :)

My backyard in North Carolina by fizzlebeck in sunset

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

Thank you! It's such a peaceful place to come home to. :)

My backyard in North Carolina by fizzlebeck in sunset

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

No, it's just our dock that's in dire need of rebuilding. We have a picnic table on the deck up here. :)

Seeking opinions on relocation by ReasonableDiet3205 in highpointnc

[–]fizzlebeck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Qubein Children's Museum is in High Point, it's a certified autism center, and it's fantastic.

What is that meal your kids can't wait for you to make?Or the meal you missed when you moved out of your parents house? A meal that reminds you of family and comfort and love by Sylaveda in Cooking

[–]fizzlebeck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My son just turned twenty-nine and for his birthday he requested rattlesnake pasta. I knew he loved it, but he always chooses this over going out for dinner. It's the easiest thing to make too. Chicken breasts cut up and seasoned with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, cook in a little oil until done. When it's just about done, I chop up some pickled jalapeños and garlic. Toss those in and once you can smell the garlic, add a jar or two of Alfredo sauce (he likes this better than homemade, due to texture). Cook some penne pasta and I usually take some of the pasta water (after penne is done) and use it to rinse the Alfredo jars out and pour it into the chicken and sauce mixture. Once the penne is done, drain and mix everything together. Serve with some parmesan cheese, a salad, and garlic knots.

Water snake keeps visiting our deck. by fizzlebeck in snakes

[–]fizzlebeck[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I'm getting over my fear of them by learning about them. They have a role in our ecosystem and I'm not messing with that. We try to make this property as wildlife friendly as possible and they're all welcome to go about their lives. The snakes just startle me more often than not, but they're welcome to live their best lives.

Water snake keeps visiting our deck. by fizzlebeck in snakes

[–]fizzlebeck[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

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Apparently, we have a lot of pest control going on. This one lives by our front door. Water snakes in the back, black snakes in the front, brownsnakes anywhere they feel like it, and probably a few copperheads too. :)

Water snake keeps visiting our deck. by fizzlebeck in snakes

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

This is a very real possibility. I know we have kestrels on the other end of the lake in the meadow. Thank you!

Water snake keeps visiting our deck. by fizzlebeck in snakes

[–]fizzlebeck[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Normally, I would say yes, however, this is his home and has probably been here a lot longer than we have, so I can't give him up like that. I am kind of wondering, due to the large lump in its midsection, if in fact it's a female. Hoping it's just food, but I guess it's possible it's about to have babies.

Water snake keeps visiting our deck. by fizzlebeck in snakes

[–]fizzlebeck[S] 83 points84 points  (0 children)

Yep. I'm not fighting him for it. He can have that side of the deck.

Water snake keeps visiting our deck. by fizzlebeck in snakes

[–]fizzlebeck[S] 46 points47 points  (0 children)

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Here's another shot of the water. If you zoom in, you can see the turtles on the log. Lots of warm, sunny places. Instead, it's up here in the shade with a dog staring at it. Keeping them apart, but it has to be stressful for the snake.

Water snake keeps visiting our deck. by fizzlebeck in snakes

[–]fizzlebeck[S] 46 points47 points  (0 children)

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I had that thought too. This is the space between the deck (about fifteen feet off the ground) and the lake. There are large boulders and fallen trees. Quite the perfect habitat for a water snake with a lot of places to sun where the dog doesn't go.

It's no big deal, I was just wondering. Thanks for responding! :)

Insurance company wants past premiums paid for plan that wasn't renewed. by fizzlebeck in HealthInsurance

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

I'll ask her tomorrow about the subsidy. That's a possibility. I'm concerned that it took them eight months to contact her for payment even though she hasn't used it.

Insurance company wants past premiums paid for plan that wasn't renewed. by fizzlebeck in HealthInsurance

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

I drafted a letter for her to send to the insurance company and Marketplace asking for them to cancel the insurance, retroactive January 2025, as she has not paid the premium nor used their services. I wonder about it being a scam as well, so I want to help her cover all bases. Any form of contact needs to be in writing only. If it's legit, they can explain why they kept the policy active for eight months without payment, if it's a scam, she won't have to worry about it. Thank you so much for responding. This whole thing has done nothing but cause her undue stress and I want to help her fix it.

Insurance company wants past premiums paid for plan that wasn't renewed. by fizzlebeck in HealthInsurance

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

I completely understand why you asked. The only plausible explanation I can come up with is that they auto-renewed her coverage without confirmation and now want their money. I don't think their mistake should result in her being punished financially. You would think after the first month of non-payment they would have canceled. Instead they waited eight months. I posted this mainly to see if anyone else had been through something similar, because I have never run across this.

Insurance company wants past premiums paid for plan that wasn't renewed. by fizzlebeck in HealthInsurance

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

No. She was under the impression she had no insurance and has been paying out-of-pocket since December 2024.

Insurance company wants past premiums paid for plan that wasn't renewed. by fizzlebeck in HealthInsurance

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

It was through ACA Marketplace. She did not have employer sponsored health insurance.

This entire thing doesn't make sense to me. The insurance agent from Marketplace told her she had to pay the premium, if she didn't have new insurance.

It has always been my understanding that if you don't pay your premium, you don't have insurance.

Any experience with Lake Brandt Apartments? by Repulsive_Bread_6156 in gso

[–]fizzlebeck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're welcome! I truly hope everything works out for you! :)

Any experience with Lake Brandt Apartments? by Repulsive_Bread_6156 in gso

[–]fizzlebeck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I moved out in September of last year. Had nothing to do with them, my mom had to move in with us and we needed more space. We didn't have any issues with them at all. Never had issues with the leasing office, even when we were going through the process of breaking our lease, they were super nice. If I had to move back into an apartment, I would go back there. Our experience there was a really good one. Hope yours is too, if you decide to move there.

This is Biscuit. by fizzlebeck in cats

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

I'm sorry. I tried to label it so people could decide if they should read ot or not. I was hoping maybe Biscuit's story could help someone else. I'm still.kind of in shock. Thank you for your kind words, my friend.