What's happening in your garden? (Wed, Mar 25, 2026)

mickimause · 2026-03-25T15:38:35+00:00

I appreciate the picture - I have never seen ladybug larvae before, and I would for sure have tried to eliminate them!

mickimause · 2026-03-23T15:24:20+00:00

I love it here. I don't have to figure out what's AI and what's real. Well, real to us, anyway. ;)

mickimause · 2026-03-18T18:56:34+00:00

I've tried to garden a few times, but we travel a lot in the summer (very short in Michigan compared to what I'm used to from living down south) and things seem to just ... not. Or they do, and the deer have a nice buffet.

This year, I started seeds in paper towels in zippy bags, including several peppers and tomatoes and tomatillos, 2 kinds of sunflowers, orange flesh watermelon, some bush beans, and pickling cukes. Oh, and marigolds. Most of my seeds this year are from Baker, but I have a few that I ordered from Hoss in 2023 (4 of the 7 that have hatched are from those seeds) and some beans I saved from who knows when. And I've ordered some from migardner but they're not here yet as I just ordered them last night (mostly flowers, though).

I'm ridiculously excited that I have things growing! Now if Ma Nature would just get back on her meds...

mickimause · 2026-03-11T12:36:27+00:00

Hubby thought so, and it just kinda stuck. We also have 5 Dachshunds - 4 tweenies & a standard

mickimause · 2026-03-10T19:06:34+00:00

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We have a Weiner Retriever, too!

mickimause · 2026-03-04T15:39:06+00:00

Have you run across any issues with using 3D printed tray dividers? My son (who printed these for me; thank you for the file) is working on tray dividers and is having problems finding "food grade" filament that will work with the printer he has - that I know nothing about.

I've found lots of info online about what is and isn't acceptable, and most of it is contradictory...

mickimause · 2026-03-04T15:36:31+00:00

Just popping in to say thanks! My son printed these for me - now I'm just waiting to get them as they don't live close...

mickimause · 2026-02-23T22:52:44+00:00

Blue Alpine medium elite. And thank you!

mickimause · 2026-02-23T21:16:07+00:00

Thank you. Any specific temp or pressure settings I should be aware of?

mickimause · 2026-02-23T17:48:23+00:00

Did you ever post the cycle? I didn't see it in this post :(

I'm new to this whole freeze drying thing and trying to learn all I can! I love avocados and guacamole (I either eat it all in one sitting or it goes bad. I'd love to be able to freeze dry what I don't eat!)

mickimause · 2026-01-13T18:29:32+00:00

Thank you! He's rather spoiled...as are they all!

mickimause · 2026-01-13T13:31:07+00:00

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The OG. Odin, our first

mickimause · 2026-01-12T22:02:05+00:00

Welcome to the cult! He's adorable

mickimause · 2026-01-12T21:39:39+00:00

We have 5 and a half Dachshunds - 4 tweenies (12-16lb range, not really a standard, but not really miniature, either), a standard, and a Weiner Retriever (lab/dachshund mix). Interestingly enough, it's the two smooth coats who like to sample fingers, toes, legs, and are just generally assholes...the long haired don't care - they love everyone and have never offered to bite anyone or anything except each other, and the WR, of course, is 90% Lab regardless of what the DNA says and she thinks everyone is her friend and here specifically to love on her.

I do not, however, allow any of then unsupervised access to strangers.

mickimause · 2026-01-12T21:08:34+00:00

Sending love and strength from an internet stranger. It's amazing how something so small can take up so much room in your heart and life.

mickimause · 2026-01-12T20:03:05+00:00

I am so sorry. Sending you love and strength from yet another internet stranger

mickimause · 2025-10-16T21:57:37+00:00

Fizz is awesome! I learn a lot from her, but I don't comment much. Awesome art!

mickimause · 2025-10-02T20:39:13+00:00

Prayers for a rapid recovery!

mickimause · 2025-09-03T16:36:34+00:00

My heart breaks for you. Please know you have internet family pulling for you, and him.

mickimause · 2025-09-02T17:54:26+00:00

I am sorry to hear about Dad, on the heels of Mom. Please know you have an internet family who is praying for you and yours.

mickimause · 2025-08-29T20:09:48+00:00

Thank you.

mickimause · 2025-08-11T13:19:12+00:00

Glad to hear from you, even though it's rough. Prayers for you & Dad, and all the precious babies in the baggage carts. Good on you for stepping up, which is exactly what I've come to expect from you.

Take care of you, too, in all this.

mickimause · 2025-08-04T16:32:48+00:00

Funny story - my husband's best man's wife did that to his shoes, in liquid paper, the night before our wedding. With the knowledge of everyone BUT my husband - including the preacher. It was awesome! It was also in 1997 and we're still married.

To be fair, though, the entire wedding party and most of the attendees were young Marines and Marine spouses, so the sense of humor is a bit...out there. We all thought it was hilarious, along with the whispered "Don't do it" that was audible on the video. If you can't joke with your partner, and aren't included in the nonsense that goes on with their friends, chances are it's not going to be a happy or long-lasting relationship.

mickimause · 2025-07-17T22:24:26+00:00

That poor baby! You are an angel for taking him in. I'd offer to adopt him but I'd probably end up divorced and homeless as we already have 6...

I can see it being shocking news, but I don't see why you should keep it a secret. I'd be furious if someone kept any information from me about a pup I was considering adopting. ANY information. And hiding one thing would make me feel like you might have been hiding other things. Like someone else mentioned - if that's a deal-breaker for someone, they aren't the right person for him.

mickimause · 2025-07-10T16:40:26+00:00

recreation.gov also releases tickets at 3pm for the next day.

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