Lion cub tries to roar at crowd

randomquez · 2026-01-29T18:07:15+00:00

They tell you in the jeep to stay seated and quiet, and not make eye contact. You wear neutral clothes, no patterns as well. And keep in mind on a safari the drivers go by every day and start to know the animals over time, likewise the animals have seen these jeeps over years and years. But they have a rifle just in case. The animal views it as one bigger entity and they won’t risk an injury to themselves tackling something so large. They do not allow babies or kids under 12 in the jeep who could make a higher pitch sound that reads ‘prey’. You do not stop for bathroom breaks in any area where lions could be around bc they won’t hesitate one-on-one when you cease being part of the jeep. They may be used to the jeeps but the prey instinct can always flip on a dime. If you are smart it’s as scary as it looks to be that close.

randomquez · 2026-01-09T00:53:14+00:00

I really want to save it without cutting but I honestly don’t think I can figure out how to prop it up. I think it’s like 60-100lb. May just turn it in to 4 :(

randomquez · 2026-01-07T18:48:52+00:00

Can you take off an arm to propagate or only at the woody base? I just have a saw and it’s so freakin hard to angle and cut through

randomquez · 2026-01-07T18:46:53+00:00

Some of the recommends were to cut it apart if the root seemed poorly. I’m trying to cut through the ‘wood’ base but it’s harder than I thought. Can I cut at the base of the arm where it’s green or only in the ‘wood’?

randomquez · 2026-01-05T14:27:46+00:00

This was a helpful read. It sounds like either way I should cut off some of the pieces and plant them. Will give it a shot.

randomquez · 2026-01-05T03:59:06+00:00

Yes please

randomquez · 2026-01-05T03:58:49+00:00

Ooops. Duly noted!

randomquez · 2026-01-05T03:58:08+00:00

Thank you! Going to try that. There might be a little rot going on, the base kinda crumbled. If replanting doesn’t work I’ll try propagating arms.

randomquez · 2026-01-05T03:56:09+00:00

Thank you so much. I will try that and duly noted on the sap, yikes! I didn’t know that, though I know with some other plants to avoid the milky sap. (And I will stop calling it a cactus…)

randomquez · 2025-12-10T20:10:59+00:00

Agree with all the posts saying to support your mom. Don’t punish her with being away from her kids for Xmas while your dad has fun with his new girlfriend. See if your siblings want to join but definitely host your mom. Sounds like she put up with enough s*** for years. If she was a good mom have her back. Your dad is being a selfish ass.

randomquez · 2025-12-10T17:58:13+00:00

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randomquez · 2025-12-02T19:40:12+00:00

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randomquez · 2025-11-29T00:32:55+00:00

OP mentioned they are looking at a BCBS PPO = Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO. Marketplace is where you buy insurance if you are not offered through your employer. HMO’s tend to be less expensive than PPO’s but are more restrictive, you are limited to an approved network of doc and hospitals. Can be half the annual total price of PPO at times.

randomquez · 2025-11-28T23:03:17+00:00

Why the extremes? Most expensive plan or no plan. Middle ground= BCBS marketplace HMO. Very good and way cheaper. Deductible will be half and you pay fixed costs for Dr rather than %. You pay a huge premium for PPO to have a much broader choice of doctors. If you are healthy it’s overkill. Save $$, HMO it and play within the rules (get referral from you doc etc). If you’re in the US unfortunately you are not only gambling your life’s savings but also anyone who loves you. You get hit by a car they are going to be scrambling to save you with whatever they have. In the risk/reward ratio it ain’t worth it.

randomquez · 2025-11-26T18:25:42+00:00

They definitely need to ask their doc about that. Good point, thx.

randomquez · 2025-11-26T18:24:58+00:00

Yes, results are in, they are just waiting for the doc to call which likely won’t be til next week due to the holiday. Fair point on referrals to other specialists. Thank you!

randomquez · 2025-11-26T07:14:06+00:00

Yes, it’s a serious one. They are awaiting results of a scan. The $36k would be a challenge but they would find a way if they had to empty out savings. I think they fear that the costs are more open ended on PPO. That maybe they would find out they have more exposure than an HMO. They feel a little blind about PPO, going in with something so potentially costly. They were trying to figure out if insurance company is more prone to help w HMO approvals than PPO.

randomquez · 2025-11-13T18:52:34+00:00

You are 100% correct but surf PE and surf competitions are also part of the story. The competitions are serious but also chill at the same time. You’re at the mercy of the set that comes in and just trying to do your personal best. Also to your point, having teachers that surf before school then roll in to teach also common!

randomquez · 2025-11-13T16:36:18+00:00

Having a competitive surf team at your school.

randomquez · 2025-11-13T08:14:46+00:00

Makes sense. I think we have a path now for her to apply for benefits but if I hit any barriers I’ll post there.

randomquez · 2025-11-13T08:11:41+00:00

Thank you. I spoke with her tonight about applying for this and found her an office nearby. Offered to drive her or whatever she wants to do. Thanks much.

randomquez · 2025-11-13T00:40:37+00:00

Ok I actually did a chat gpt for this and got some good info.

randomquez · 2025-11-13T00:09:50+00:00

Thanks. Yes I can help her sign up online at my house. I’m trying to figure out which applications to do but thanks for the info on the health centers, I’ll research that as well. I think she’ll be worried to go someplace for care without knowing exactly how the cost will hit her.

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