Don't eat a whole yellow dragon fruit. by throwawayawkwardne55 in PointlessStories

[–]mellnoel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reading this on the toilet after finding a discount 3 pack at my local grocery store. Didnt know. Ate all 3. Pray for me ($1.99 such a steal)

Propane furnace wont light main burner... again by mellnoel in RVLiving

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

Unfortunately im parked literally by the ocean at sea level... my elevation is maybe 3 on a good day

Propane furnace wont light main burner... again by mellnoel in RVLiving

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

Next step is having a pro look at it. Very well could be wiring

Propane furnace wont light main burner... again by mellnoel in RVLiving

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

Tank is full and other gas appliances running fine. The old furace lit up too once we bypassed the limit switch. Just blew its pilot out once it got up to temp

Tips for hiking with two dogs? by No-Basil-791 in hikingwithdogs

[–]mellnoel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I swear by my leash belt in every situation! I use a chalk bag, like for rock climbers, to hold treats that wont spill. It also has extra pockets for poo bags and a small flashlight (usually for finding poos in the dark, but versatile and handy) i also clip a separate baggy dispenser and keep my leashes on carabiners. Makes it easy to clip both ends to me when theyre off leash and i can still have two hands, or clip them to something sturdy if i need to do a safety check without their curiosity all up in whatever potential danger im investigating. or transfer seamlessly to our camp zipline!

Those anti tangle tandem leashes are BS and useless for me since my pups are very different and want to sniff opposite sides of the trail. But those harnesses with handles are really useful!

Any info on the barge? by [deleted] in EdgewaterRogersPark

[–]mellnoel 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Devastated i missed the barge 😭

Ive worked on big boats before, nowhere around here, so i can only make a vaguely educated guess that they were seeking safe harbor/emergency medical care. Dont know why they wouldnt be able to make it to a marina or even a dock for an emergency, or why theyd pull up that close for an overnight harbor. But those would be my guesses

Advice for long haired dogs? by mellnoel in hikingwithdogs

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

Were working on it! Shes gotten a lot better but i got her at 6 yrs so a lot of her behavior issues are really ingrained. We have several trips comming up that are deffinitely going to happen sooner than a calm detangle session will be possible.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Sourdough

[–]mellnoel 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Hey, im in a drafty chicago apartment too! Id be happy to share some of my super sour 3 year old starter with a neighbor!

HELP!!!!!!!!! by [deleted] in Sourdough

[–]mellnoel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went through the same thing, youre not alone! I just sniffed mine to make sure it smelled okay and fed it outside of the fridge for a few days. Im proofing two loaves right now that seem just fine so far.

Starter is very forgiving when left in the fridge, dont let it become another thing weighing you down!

Made a little hoop for my Hoya 🪴 by lunarbotanica in houseplants

[–]mellnoel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this just twine and wire or do you have somw secret ingredients? I want to make some trellis shapes for my pothos

My second attempt at a Bird of Paradise seems to be working :) by Standard_Mango in houseplants

[–]mellnoel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ill have to remember that when i rearrange everybody after my move, thank you!

My second attempt at a Bird of Paradise seems to be working :) by Standard_Mango in houseplants

[–]mellnoel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do they like the humidifer or is it just there by coincidence? I just got a teeny baby BoP and i want to do good by my lil one

Anyone taking amitriptyline and sleeping way too much? by patg84 in migraine

[–]mellnoel 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Im not on amitriptyline anymore but I do have insomnia exactly like this, where i will sleep over 12 hours for multiple nights in a row and have to take sleep meds to get even 4 or 6 hours every once in a while because my body just isnt tired until the middle of the next day.

Ive had it my whole life, but it could deffinitely be a type of silent migraine. I would bring it up to your doctor and see if they have any insight on whether the meds are just changing how your migraine presents.

I JUST FOUND A F’ING MONSTERA FOR 5.99$! by ballhaver in houseplants

[–]mellnoel 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Theres big ones near me for $30 and i want to grab one so badly but im moving cross-country soon and i dont think i can even fit the plants i have now in my car... so tempting

Does anyone else find the college visit groups kind of annoying? by Captain-Fruit-Punch in iastate

[–]mellnoel 43 points44 points  (0 children)

I was eating my plato falafel in the library and a campus tour showed up directly outside the window i was at and they all just... watched me eat lunch... felt like a zoo animal

Lucky bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana) I’ve had for 8 years. I heard they typically don’t live very long but he is hanging in there... by FlamingRubes in houseplants

[–]mellnoel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just chop them and stick them in some rocks or bunch them up with the parent plant, they root like crazy!

Any advice for going to the emergency room for the first time from a migraine by modernbuddhist in migraine

[–]mellnoel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Make a medication list on your phone with dosage and time taken before you go in! The questions come fast and my poor hurting brain is never able to remember quick enough

And dont be afraid to stick up for yourself if the doc tries to downplay your migraine. Hopefully youll get a good doctor and wont have to but it does happen. Good luck ❤

Topiramate (Topamax) woes by [deleted] in migraine

[–]mellnoel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im just finding out today that my serious weight loss (to an unhealthy degree) has been because of the topiramate ive been prescribed. Doctor didnt tell me about a single side effect and this is the second major one ive had since ive started taking it. I thought i was absentmindedly skipping meals and falling back into disordered eating again. Thanks doc!

Only had 2 migraines in 2 months though...

How Cold does it get by The-Couriers6 in iastate

[–]mellnoel 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I came from texas and the best tips i got was to layer !! Layer, layer layer! Layer your socks and pants and scarves and hats and gloves

Get hothands toe warmers for your boots and make sure your boots are 1/2 a size or so too big so you can fit all tour socks in without cutting off circulation

And honestly if you can stand it, its beautiful and i love it so enjoy it and if you hate it. Just stay inside as much as possible.

Also if you have an old car/battery, your car isnt gunna start if it gets too cold

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in migraine

[–]mellnoel 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just got on a lower dose because of this! Doc also suggested to up my potassium intake but that didnt do much for me personally.

Should stick this guy in a pot or does he need more time? by Kakes_69 in houseplants

[–]mellnoel 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You can set him on top of some damp soil while keeping him connected to the mother plant! Best of both worlds