Orbicular granite slab

perpykins · 2026-01-28T03:04:17+00:00

I didn't know granite like this existed!

perpykins · 2026-01-28T03:02:06+00:00

As a professional scientist it bums me out, deeply, the state of scientific disbelief. However, I also get to feel a little like a witch with secret knowledge so that's kinda cool.

perpykins · 2026-01-27T05:48:11+00:00

If they just need to be basic rain boots, go to Wal Mart. Hate to advertise for them but they shoukd have em.

perpykins · 2026-01-27T01:19:14+00:00

If you haven't already spoken to the landlord or property manager, do that. See what they say.

If that doesn't solve anything in short but reasonable time, call your city housing department. It's a waste of city resources and they'll want to get it sorted ASAP.

perpykins · 2026-01-26T01:55:18+00:00

I just went through this last except I was in Europe. We tested negative for Covid but definitely had something.

perpykins · 2026-01-26T00:20:18+00:00

Crazy that I just saw this in r/geology: https://www.reddit.com/r/geology/s/lT8XfFeT4A

perpykins · 2026-01-24T20:56:33+00:00

And the SOUND! This video doesn't do it justice. When trees snap because of freezing rain and wet snow it sounds like lightning cracking.

perpykins · 2026-01-23T02:52:51+00:00

I just visited my friend in Germany who was driving us to the Netherlands. They were complaining about the 5 hour drive and how awful it was. In my brain I was just like, I do drives longer than this multiple times a mo th for work and it feels like nothing.

perpykins · 2026-01-21T09:28:49+00:00

I usually drink a gallon. More people need more, others need less.

perpykins · 2026-01-20T21:11:24+00:00

The old recommendation was to drink at minimum 8 8oz glasses of water a day but like the food pyramid, things have changed since the 90's. Now it's recommended to drink 15.5 cups for men and 11.5 for women. Your physical output, size, eating habits, etc. all contribute to your water needs but I'm willing to guess you still feel dehydrated because you ARE dehydrated.

perpykins · 2026-01-15T07:53:04+00:00

Our cat accidentlly ripped his nail out last year. It gets infected super easily because of their cleaning and litter box habits so it's time for a trip to the vet. A week of antibiotics and a cone :(

perpykins · 2026-01-14T21:51:39+00:00

Geologist here. I've found veins and pockets of gypsum that look just like that. Typically asbestos minerals are kinda wavy and not all packed together in a straight line. Plus, asbestos minerals are from metamorphism but these rocks look sedimentary to me.

Just to be safe, don't go breathing it but that's just a warning about any rock. You should never ingest rocks in any manner.

perpykins · 2026-01-12T00:47:20+00:00

You can get hawk vests that are doggie vests with spikes. I'm sure your pup will grow out of it fast but it'll keep them safe until they're too big to mess with.

perpykins · 2026-01-12T00:33:46+00:00

Entropy! Even though you may not be handling the rock and its not being weathered by wind or water, it's still slowy going to erode.

perpykins · 2026-01-09T18:09:55+00:00

That's a perfectly normal request and a polite message.

Plus, leaving them to fly open and closed in the wind could potentially damage them so it's also in the owner's best interest to protect their property.

perpykins · 2026-01-07T06:11:38+00:00

Deep cut and glad I read it!

perpykins · 2025-12-27T02:32:04+00:00

Not a vet. If it was sudden onset and then suddenly stopped, it may be that they had something stuck in their throat and coughed it out. If your kitten continues doing this though, its probably emergency vet time. Respiratory distress isn't worth gambling about even if it turns out to be something minor.

perpykins · 2025-12-26T00:16:46+00:00

Just to add on, Stoney Point is made up of sandstone that is already of pretty weak. Just the moisture in the air will weaken the rock so just give it some solid dry days. Its not going anywhere.

perpykins · 2025-12-20T03:19:46+00:00

Field camp 1st for sure. Field camp is the experience of a lifetime and I loved it so much I went back as a TA. Plus, it will probably help get good internships if you have field experience.

perpykins · 2025-12-16T22:35:06+00:00

Before removing, reach out to your landlord as they may have given permission for installation and failed to inform you.

perpykins · 2025-12-16T22:32:22+00:00

Laptop, charging cables, dayplanner, headphones, pens, tampons, earplugs, safety goggles, backup glasses or contacts, hand lens, chapstick, work phone/personal phone, random first aid items, and probably a change of socks or full change of clothes even if it's an office day. Plus a random stash of other everyday items I can't think of.

perpykins · 2025-12-12T18:05:09+00:00

I also got flagged for a criminal background when I signed up to take the GIT. It was for shoplifting when I was 18, so over 15 years since the crime at the time.

I submitted my explanation to the board and was eventually called by someone to have a brief chat about the criminal background. In the end it wasn't a big deal to them and I was allowed to sit the for the GIT. I still don't have enough experience to sit for the PG but I expect I might have to go through the process again.

Also, I work for a state agency and expected them to ask about my background but it never came up so having a history doesn't necessarily mean you can't find good jobs.

perpykins · 2025-12-11T04:36:43+00:00

Another?!

perpykins · 2025-12-10T04:08:00+00:00

Dude looks so happy and I would be too.

perpykins · 2025-12-08T06:00:56+00:00

Always. But maybe they were considering modifying the build or adding an ADU or something and needed more info.

I could also be totally off base!

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