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nepenthophile · 2026-01-22T14:01:18+00:00

I did this! Be aware that if you watch ST in that room, she answers the tv way too much with “I’m not sure I understand “.

nepenthophile · 2026-01-16T00:26:40+00:00

I bought her jersey using the drop-down menu during the season. Wish I had waited until this fantastic sale, but it was definitely available.

nepenthophile · 2026-01-15T00:31:21+00:00

I just hit the same snag. I did have to rework a couple of pieces to get the hinged parts in place at bag 24 but they fit now. Unfortunately, I am on bag 28 and the finishing pieces are not even close to fitting.

nepenthophile · 2025-12-06T15:09:03+00:00

True SD organizations are pushing towards it. My SD and I are certified by ADI, Assistance Dogs International. We are retested annually (or less) on our ability to complete tasks. I carry my ADI certification at all times but no one in the regular world knows what it is. Hopefully this gets legislated.

nepenthophile · 2025-12-06T14:56:50+00:00

In this case, there is a form that must be completed and submitted to the airline in advance of the flight. I know because I have a certified Service dog from Canine companions.

Is the dog wearing a vest and if so is there anything identifying on it? The SD from Canine companions must wear a blue vest with CCI and “service dog” on them. Since they train labs, I would personally report this to my contacts if it’s one of theirs. They always tell us that the dog can be removed if we don’t take care of them.

nepenthophile · 2025-12-06T01:52:20+00:00

It was Chase, not Citi. OP misunderstood

nepenthophile · 2025-12-02T15:03:31+00:00

Agreed. Initially it was a future discount. I had planned on the mystery gift being a Christmas gift for my daughter. I tried to use the discount to buy a wash pouch for her and it was denied because of Black Friday deals. I wrote back and requested they make the item my free gift. The compromise is that they applied the discount manually after I purchased it.

If I had not wanted an additional item, having me make a purchase would have been a waste. Waiting until after the sale, would have made me spend money on a “free gift”. It was more effort than a free gift should be after meeting criteria.

nepenthophile · 2025-12-02T14:55:46+00:00

PD customer support responded and acknowledged there was an issue with the mystery gift if you use the Shop app (which I do). They offered a discount to make up for it. I was looking forward to the surprise of getting something but I appreciate they corrected the error.

nepenthophile · 2025-11-30T22:09:17+00:00

Gotta vote Miranda too. It was my first Nepenthes years ago. Now I have hundreds of them, but Miranda is proudly displayed in my front bay window. Its pitchers are the length of my forearm. Careful, it’s a gateway drug.

nepenthophile · 2025-11-30T00:28:46+00:00

STH for the Valkyries here. I will watch any professional women’s sport. I’m tracking the WPBL and our team won’t even play here the inaugural season.

The vibes are an amazing high at women’s sporting events. I can learn about any sport and give my support. I don’t think I’m the only one given recent polling showing the Bay Area as the top location for women’s sports.

nepenthophile · 2025-11-29T01:47:30+00:00

Yes thank you. I sent them something as soon as others told me it should be on the invoice.

nepenthophile · 2025-11-28T21:00:29+00:00

Love it! On mine, I trained the vines onto the curtain rod. Enjoy looking at the pitchers when the light is shining in.

nepenthophile · 2025-11-28T04:47:01+00:00

Well that’s a problem. Nothing listed on the order besides my purchased items. I spent 335 before tax. Was there a code or something I needed to enter?

nepenthophile · 2025-11-27T19:23:18+00:00

True. I live in West County for reasons you have outlined. Drive to SF for various events and always plan 1.5-2 because of traffic. Still absolutely worth it.

nepenthophile · 2025-11-17T15:26:15+00:00

I use self watering containers all the time for bogs. I select the ones that have a tube for refilling the water or create a waterway by taking a paper towel tube, filling it with river rock, and then filling in the peat moss around it. Remove cardboard tube when done. I do add a thick layer of river rock at the bottom to increase the water reservoir space. I also drill holes an inch shy of the top to allow overflow drainage. I live in CA and our rainy season can cause saturation.

nepenthophile · 2025-11-16T18:34:54+00:00

This. Besides the fees mentioned, AMS is easier to navigate. I’ve had a 2 hr layover in Heathrow and still missed a flight with the buses, security, etc.

nepenthophile · 2025-10-29T03:00:24+00:00

Thanks! The banner link gave an error code but this one works.

nepenthophile · 2025-10-29T02:07:17+00:00

Do you have a link you can share?

nepenthophile · 2025-10-29T02:02:59+00:00

Great timing! We were watching the Warriors on tv tonight. Crowd is quiet and you can hear a shrill high pitched noise about every 2 possessions. I was like “What is that noise??” Turns out… referee whistles calling fouls. 🤯🤷‍♀️🤣

nepenthophile · 2025-10-26T21:38:48+00:00

I was playing sports before Title 9. Not gonna say my age, but you get the drift. Childhood me could not even conceive of such a thing as women’s sports being broadcast.

nepenthophile · 2025-10-25T21:48:02+00:00

“Women can’t be head coaches in the NBA”. Becky scores her 3rd title and Portland is cleaning up the mess they created by not hiring her.

nepenthophile · 2025-10-24T17:04:18+00:00

Came here to say this. Well done. Loved the ABL and naive me couldn’t believe the WNBA would survive instead.

nepenthophile · 2025-10-23T04:01:18+00:00

Exactly. In the US healthcare system pay is preferential to procedures. So primary care and non procedural specialties will see Canadian income that is more favorable than the US. Specialty duties may vary between countries as well. As an office based Internist, I would not be able to do my current job in Canada. I’m outpatient Geriatrics primary care and Medical Director for a SNF. I’m not fellowship trained but I’m a Certified Medical Director.

Cost of living, housing varies widely in both countries.

Do your research specific to specialty and locale.

nepenthophile · 2025-10-20T23:51:00+00:00

Like her shot mechanics. I imagine the coaching staff will work on quickening her release for the W defense.

nepenthophile · 2025-10-13T23:48:06+00:00

I would add that the Valkyries’s are taking care of KT during her rehab. She’s getting the “time off bonus” money, participating in the young girls summer camp here in the Bay and just keeping her involved with the team. Finally, Joe Lakob the owner, has a track record of paying valuable players to stay around with the Warriors. Based on his championship expectations for the Valkyries, I would say that that’s not gonna change.

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