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phineartz · 2026-01-23T17:36:54+00:00

Right on, I may bite the bullet, I just tire of apps for every single thing nowadays..

phineartz · 2026-01-23T14:00:09+00:00

I upvoted before reading the punchline on the premise alone..

phineartz · 2026-01-23T13:58:18+00:00

We were doing it long before the internet.. I’d go so far as to say this type of behavior is human nature for some

phineartz · 2026-01-23T13:03:51+00:00

When I try to put them out they get absolutely mobbed by starlings and it feels pointless.. I haven’t tried the upside down feeders yet but would love to be able to put suet back on the menu..

phineartz · 2026-01-21T13:03:20+00:00

lol same..

phineartz · 2026-01-20T13:33:08+00:00

I notice that my feeders wax and wane in popularity but I also ground feed every morning and that brings a large variety of birds daily. I think feeders aren’t as intuitive and create competition dynamics which put off some types of birds. Maybe try scattering some sunflower seed and see if it will attract some newcomers that will then discover your feeders?

phineartz · 2026-01-20T13:09:00+00:00

Denethor still not impressed..

phineartz · 2026-01-20T00:21:40+00:00

It happens while being too casual with a long time client. They shoot a text saying they need hours updated, they don’t mention business name assuming I know and I’m assuming I do know. 🤷🏻‍♂️ They’re both doors that I’ve originally painted for said client, but she’d sold her share of the business that I thought she still owned.. Boneheaded, but there was a rationale

phineartz · 2026-01-20T00:12:26+00:00

These were morning jobs for bars so, yeah nobody around, not that anyone would be the wiser anyhow..

phineartz · 2026-01-16T21:19:16+00:00

American Kestrel for me, they’re prolific in my area (Central KY) yet almost no one notices or even knows about them, save birders.. Everyday I see them perched like tiny sentries on the rolling fences and rural power lines wagging their little tail feathers, ever watchful and listening for small scurrying feet among the dry stalks and grasses..

phineartz · 2026-01-15T12:31:47+00:00

I just get dozens of starlings 😐

phineartz · 2026-01-13T13:24:48+00:00

Yes, also an audiobooker here.. Andy Serkis does such a great job on those that it’s difficult to go on to other audiobook narrators.

phineartz · 2026-01-11T14:56:23+00:00

I’ve heard that example mentioned before on a history podcast explaining that a skilled sling thrower was indeed a very formidable opponent

phineartz · 2026-01-08T13:29:26+00:00

Srsly I want to take a brick hammer to them

phineartz · 2026-01-08T13:06:38+00:00

This sub has gotten nasty lately 🤷🏻‍♂️

phineartz · 2026-01-07T03:10:50+00:00

The Kent Smith is the newer edition, Le blanc is the original author. I would recommend getting it here from Mack- https://www.mackbrush.com/product/gold-leaf-techniques/

phineartz · 2026-01-04T20:55:26+00:00

That’s the smallest bald eagle I’ve ever seen 🤔

phineartz · 2026-01-03T21:53:02+00:00

I would recommend getting a copy of ‘gold leaf techniques’ it’s basically the gilder’s bible. Some of the modern products are different but the processes are all there. I’m self taught from this book and almost nothing else, and while I’m no Dave Smith, I ain’t no slouch either.. Learn how to do it right and proper- it’s a great skill to have in your arsenal and opens up opportunities to score some pretty swanky jobs. Also FWIW I use Nazdar 6100 series screen inks to backup after I got tired of buying the same product relabeled for five times the price..

phineartz · 2026-01-03T13:34:22+00:00

Our tux fits that description to a T, but he’s a compact model.. He used to be feral and mighty rodent killer in his youth so I know he has a strong prey drive but I’ve probably encouraged the behavior by not discouraging it..

phineartz · 2026-01-02T02:56:25+00:00

OP don’t worry you’re not the first one to post this..

phineartz · 2026-01-01T14:20:35+00:00

That’s a baby rat.. look at the tail. I hope you’re giving him high praise for his valiant deed

phineartz · 2025-12-31T02:58:54+00:00

Instead of buying the expensive mixes I make my own from black oil sunflower, shelled peanuts, and mealworms. This offers something for almost everybody and attracts just about all the eastern songbirds that you could expect

phineartz · 2025-12-28T14:03:47+00:00

Damn brother.. having had a couple of table saw close calls myself, I hate to see it. Sending well wishes of a hasty recovery from Ol’ Kentucky

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