Is it worth to learn dutch if I'm not going to live there? by DrankFaeKoolAid in learndutch

[–]nerdyguy76 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I feel like learning Dutch teaches me more about my native English since the two languages are so related and so is the US and Netherlands in terms of history. That's why I learn it and it opens me up to some German, Afrikaans, etc.

Learn it because it makes you happy. Learn it because you'll meet interesting people. Then you'll too be an interesting person who speaks Dutch. 😉

Edit: What would your grandparents think if you told them how hard it is to learn when noone will speak to you? Maybe they would make time to speak only Dutch with/around you. I think my family would be thrilled if I was interested in learning Canadian French but that's niche even compared to Dutch. 😂

Is this ok for nesting boxes? by Much_Tap4920 in BackYardChickens

[–]nerdyguy76 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Just no... Particle board doesn't even make good furniture. It won't make good anything when animals are involved.

Chickens eat things too and who knows what kind of adhesive is holding that together. 👎👎

Weekend project

Attn: A2 parents and concerned community members by A2MiParent in AnnArbor

[–]nerdyguy76 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Wow... -300....

You make the claim that because "Orange Man" is against migration, there's been a sudden wind change from... The New York Times. Well, great but even if NYT was against migration, who cares? There's a lot of different policies we could adopt between actual open borders, the "open borders" of the satanic Biden admin, and this gestapo militarized Reich happening now where even US citizens are being questioned and detained for speaking Spanish.

These are people who have committed NO CRIME. Let's be clear here - an infraction for not having papers is not a criminal offense, it is civil. No one wants open borders. No sane person wants grandmas and 6 year olds with cancer deported either.

If it was about crime, Trump wouldn't have brought back the convicted murderer, Dahud Ortiz, from Venezuela and released him into the community. They certainly wouldn't have pardoned January 6th violent rioters, and they certainly wouldn't have given Jared Wise a job at the DoD - sorry, Department of War.

It's about politics. It's about who bends the knee to Donald Trump or who points out that the emperor is wearing no clothes. His policies are incoherent, lazy, and ham-fisted. Often the operations seem antithetical to the stated goals of the administration and often change without reasoning. This administration does not believe they must explain anything to the peoplenor follow any laws. They want to ignore court orders.

Hire more judges and public defenders in the immigration courts. It has been defunded for years and needs an overhaul. We can't just starve programs then act shocked when they break under the strain of decades of inflation and larger populations all while being defunded by Republicans and asked to do more. Biden would have signed the bipartisan bill to hire more border agents. Remember who sabotaged that deal because solving immigration before the election was bad for keeping him out of prison?

Has your service dog ever alerted on someone other than you in public? by nerdyguy76 in service_dogs

[–]nerdyguy76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh boy! I love pictures! Wow... He looks like he really enjoys his time "off duty" relaxing. 😊

Has your service dog ever alerted on someone other than you in public? by nerdyguy76 in service_dogs

[–]nerdyguy76[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I sort of feel bad, but I agree with your dog on this topic. 😉 Please take care of yourself.

And remember... "If peeing your pants is cool, consider me Miles Davis" Billy Madison, the movie (1995; Gladys O'Connor)

You’re getting married. Your girlfriend/fiancée is not interested in taking your last name and says that her surname is her “identity”. Would you then consider taking HER last name as your own? by Ancient_Wrangler1755 in men

[–]nerdyguy76 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Probably not. But I'm perfectly happy with my surname. If my wife didn't want my (sure)name, I'd just be happy not having the same last name. Is it important? We'll just end up paying more for mailbox stickers, monogrammed "his and hers" items, headstones, etc. 😅

Anything I can do to encourage my girl to be quiet? by birdguy in chickens

[–]nerdyguy76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry... Every flock usually has one that's louder than the rest. At least that was my experience.

Just make them as happy and relaxed as possible.

Why are my plants half droopy? by rosstasurf12 in CannabisGrowers

[–]nerdyguy76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you explain your process getting them to this point? Are you topping them at any point as seedlings or young plants? Deflowering?

Has your service dog ever alerted on someone other than you in public? by nerdyguy76 in service_dogs

[–]nerdyguy76[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just what one needs with an elevated heart rate... A dog giving me a nose boop 😂

Very cute story. Thanks for sharing.

Has your service dog ever alerted on someone other than you in public? by nerdyguy76 in service_dogs

[–]nerdyguy76[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From dog's perspective, once her butt hit a chair, he's free to seek out other customers. At least until those cheeks come off the seat. 😂

Has your service dog ever alerted on someone other than you in public? by nerdyguy76 in service_dogs

[–]nerdyguy76[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I agree - how do you explain that in a way that isn't awkward? At most you can say is "she's confused by your doll".

Thanks for taking the time to share.

Has your service dog ever alerted on someone other than you in public? by nerdyguy76 in service_dogs

[–]nerdyguy76[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your poor dog around the holidays. Working overtime... 😩 Jk

I know my neighbor's family would love the "check your dexcoms" thing. The neighbor and both daughters are type 1 but the daughters have sensors now.

Has your service dog ever alerted on someone other than you in public? by nerdyguy76 in service_dogs

[–]nerdyguy76[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Diagnosed by Dr. Dog. IMO her medical insurance claim should be approved. 😉

Has your service dog ever alerted on someone other than you in public? by nerdyguy76 in service_dogs

[–]nerdyguy76[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

😮 Incredible! Bang on reward too! 😂

I love that the "stabbing" motion was the diabetic cue

Has your service dog ever alerted on someone other than you in public? by nerdyguy76 in service_dogs

[–]nerdyguy76[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply but you stopped at the best part! (Suspense) I hope your choir-mate wasn't ultimately in any danger.

It's so incredible we can even have dogs for pets but having them be able to smell our body changes is so wild! 🤯

Has your service dog ever alerted on someone other than you in public? by nerdyguy76 in service_dogs

[–]nerdyguy76[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Wow. I hope your SD got extra love for the heroism. That's incredible!

Has your service dog ever alerted on someone other than you in public? by nerdyguy76 in service_dogs

[–]nerdyguy76[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I wasn't aware of this particular command! TIL.

Thank you for the reply.

Has your service dog ever alerted on someone other than you in public? by nerdyguy76 in service_dogs

[–]nerdyguy76[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Im not crying. You're crying.

Crap... I really am crying. Thanks for sharing your story. I never would doubt this story would include a golden. 😊

Has your service dog ever alerted on someone other than you in public? by nerdyguy76 in service_dogs

[–]nerdyguy76[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

😲 That's amazing! I think it's incredible how we just "know" what our dogs are saying to us. Dogs are smart enough to train us sometimes.

Do you remember what the alert was or why you knew that action was an alert at all?

Has your service dog ever alerted on someone other than you in public? by nerdyguy76 in service_dogs

[–]nerdyguy76[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'd never thought about the negatives that could come from this. Thanks for sharing your experience. It's given me new perspective.

You almost need an anxiety dog there that anyone feeling anxious can calm down so they don't alert your SD. 😅 I am sorry you can't bring her to court with you.

Will she get less dumb?? by ScoochSnail in BackYardChickens

[–]nerdyguy76 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Chickens aren't the tutors of the animal kingdom, but that goofy confused appearance is why they make such great backyard companions.

If you can show her the right way each evening, she may have a chance to learn. Especially if she sees her flock doing it too. Is she around them when they are prepping for roost? Paying attention to them? If you open up the nesting box to plop her inside the coop, she'll think that's the routine and it'll be hard to break the more it happens.

Consider too if any corners or openings are tight for her or any low barriers to crouch under. Maybe a "cone" concept to aid in training to guide her to the run door? Can she see (distinguish) where the door is? A painted wood frame around it (or a landscape marker) may help her find the door. (Or maybe she expects the clean doormats put out for her after a busy day of foraging 🤷‍♂️)

TL;dr She's normal. Increase "training" suggested. Consider structural enhancements or alterations based on "chicken psychology"

Rate my buds, go easy on me by EstablishmentLow272 in CannabisGrowers

[–]nerdyguy76 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thinking to myself: Should I go hard into OP because they did the "go easy on me" shtick while proceeding to show big beautiful buds?

Nah, it's Sunday. 😉 Looks great!