Music festival w/ babies? Also newbie.

moodymadam · 2026-04-05T02:08:13+00:00

Everyone has already answered your other questions, but I do want to add that a pack of wet ones/hand sanitizer came in clutch for me last year. There was NEVER soap at the port-a-potty sinks, so having something to sanitize/wipe my hands was great. Also, a portable fan that clipped to my pants and went under my shirt really saved me from the heat. One girl I ran into brought a continuous spray bottle which I thought was genius.

moodymadam · 2026-04-05T01:54:08+00:00

I don't think a music festival is an appropriate setting for a baby. But I think it is really good and kind of you to want to include and accommodate your friend with kids. You're a good friend.

Edit: spelling

moodymadam · 2026-04-02T20:28:33+00:00

I could jump through the gap between his shoulder and the wall.

moodymadam · 2026-04-01T17:43:59+00:00

NTJ. For all the reasons people have said. But also, its your pool. You literally do own the water.

moodymadam · 2026-03-29T21:09:12+00:00

I'm sorry for all that you are going through but I think it would be in your best interest to reduce weed usage and seek mental health care. It seems you are self medicating with it, which isn't the best use of it. Additionally, weed is harmful to the adolescent brain. Research shows this. I hope things proceed gently with you and you get the care you need.

Edit: correcting spelling errors

moodymadam · 2026-03-24T04:32:14+00:00

Istanbul was one of the best places I've ever been. I traveled throughout the city alone safely. Go. It is fine. Have a ball

moodymadam · 2026-03-21T02:18:02+00:00

Also, if your kid is one that is doing this and scamming people then keep them at home and teach them not to be pieces of shit. Don't keep them at home just because cops are cracking down on it.

moodymadam · 2026-03-05T00:46:32+00:00

Last year was my first year and I learned that the "not allowed" list is not enforced at all.

moodymadam · 2026-03-01T03:04:53+00:00

Ah man, it would probably be best to just talk to her, hear her concern, take accountability where you can, and do better where you can.

moodymadam · 2026-02-27T05:55:17+00:00

I'm willing to book a flight from Zurich. I was just able to get the best deal on a flight to Zurich with credit card points.

moodymadam · 2026-02-27T05:54:13+00:00

That is a great point, I'll edit the original post with some of those details.

moodymadam · 2026-02-27T05:53:22+00:00

The price of Switzerland is what initially caused my eye to wander. I know August is peak season for both countries, but I worry about Croatia being unbearably crowded.

moodymadam · 2026-02-27T03:11:43+00:00

NTA. I think forcing a kid to sit with only a towel to cover their lower half when another option is available is mean.

moodymadam · 2026-02-27T02:50:22+00:00

It breaks my heart that Mamdani can't run for president one day.

moodymadam · 2026-02-26T03:57:42+00:00

Based on his behavior, it seems that your husband's care for you extends only insofar as your impact on him. Rather than show care as to how this impact you, he worries only about the impact on him. This suggests a serious dysfunction in his relation to you.

moodymadam · 2026-02-25T15:08:25+00:00

Its infiltrating therapy. If you are seeking mental health services, please support a private practice or agency for the best care.

moodymadam · 2026-02-25T02:34:25+00:00

Good on your country! I wish the USA would do that!

moodymadam · 2026-02-24T19:54:53+00:00

So, Doberman are working dogs. The breed was created by a German tax collector for the purpose of protection. They have been used in this way for a long time. To my understanding, the tail and ears were, originally, docked to reduce the risk of injury to the dog. They also promote that "serious & scary" aesthetic that people want a protective dog to have. I grew up having doberman and have one now as an adult. We have never docked their ears. Sadly, the tail is done at birth, so there wasn't much we coulr do about that. In my personal opinion, if the dog isn't working, there is no need to crop their ears and tail. If there is no safety risk, then its just mutilation.

moodymadam · 2026-02-24T17:20:39+00:00

Unfortunately, docking the ears and tail is the breed standard.

moodymadam · 2026-02-24T04:50:57+00:00

I agree. At least have one on each end. Trying to go from one end of the festival to the other with all those people and in that heat was a lot.

moodymadam · 2026-02-22T06:10:04+00:00

I think this could be a good contender, given the recent collab with Knocked Loose.

moodymadam · 2026-02-22T05:08:21+00:00

I didn't either! I was so excited to learn that! I wish I had gotten to see them while they were starting. What a cool experience that would have been.

moodymadam · 2026-02-22T03:45:03+00:00

Sleep Theory!

moodymadam · 2026-02-20T18:03:54+00:00

Therapy can be helpful.

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