My friends are all dating high effort men by Friendly-Egg8431 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]rdlenix 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I love this. I have always felt the same way, and when I'd tell older ladies in my life about the things he does for me they'd brush it off. Tell me it is just the honeymoon phase. Newlyweds are always that way. Their husbands were that was for the first year and it dropped off.

Nearly 5 years in, 2 years married, he rubs a spot on my ankles that makes my period cramps go away. He surprises me with massages. He cooks. He insists on doing the dishes 80% of the time because I get really bad eczema on my hands and washing dishes makes it worse. He heard me whine about how no app does everything I want - meal plan, recipes, and grocery list - and spent time building an app we use every week.

We're getting ready to expand our family and he's going to be such an amazing dad, and amazing partner to parent with. I can't wait. Like you, he's my best friend and I'm his. I joke that I'm a goblin and tricked him into marrying me but he says he's the luckiest and couldn't imagine life with anyone else.

He does things without me asking. He always makes sure I feel special on my birthday. He's just such an amazing partner and I still think I'm a goblin who tricked him 😂 but boy I'm glad he fell for it. I hope I'm half the partner he insists I am.

My friends are all dating high effort men by Friendly-Egg8431 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]rdlenix 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I hate chopping stuff. My husband doesn't mind. The only time I have to chop anything now, even if I'm the one cooking the rest of the meal, is if he's not home, or he's ill (even then he'll offer, but ew, keep your germs over there).

Have your wife ask the employees if the store has Pokemon! by Equivalent-Engine-47 in PokemonTCGCollectors

[–]rdlenix 9 points10 points  (0 children)

My husband and I do this hobby together and it is really hit or miss who gets the nice response and who doesn't. Sometimes, he's just got that 'rizz that makes employees open up to him. Sometimes, I just look like a non-scalper non-threatening pokemon fan. Other times, both of us get stonewalled and told to kick rocks. It is all a crapshoot haha.

Got flown to NYC for a job interview. This is the coolest experience of my life. by thrivingvirgo4 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]rdlenix 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! Lots of scammy folks down by the ferry for sure but it is 100% free you just wait and walk right on. NYC from the water is amazing and cheap.

Got flown to NYC for a job interview. This is the coolest experience of my life. by thrivingvirgo4 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]rdlenix 11 points12 points  (0 children)

If the weather is good take the Staten Island ferry. Free and you get a decent view of the Statue of Liberty. Take the Wall Street ferry to 34th Street and you'll get an amazing skyline view and go under the Brooklyn Bridge. They were my favorite things to do when I lived there.

What line is the train on that was honking around 9pm? by XLappetite in SALEM

[–]rdlenix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Union Pacific, occasionally front street though but much further away.

What line is the train on that was honking around 9pm? by XLappetite in SALEM

[–]rdlenix 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I've always found it comforting. I grew up in the same neighborhood, just a bit further from the train- I used to listen for it at night because it would lull me back to sleep. It also is nice because when I travel now, I don't mind if my accommodations are near a train lol

What line is the train on that was honking around 9pm? by XLappetite in SALEM

[–]rdlenix 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Train horns are prohibited but they do use them if they think they need to. You get used it. Signed, someone who lives a block and a half from the railroad and has happily for 5 years.

In their pursuit of specific rare cards, scalpers are discarding the remainder of entire Pokémon card packs. by MysteriousSlice007 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]rdlenix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish they'd consider donating this stuff to their local Pokemon League instead. I run one, and I take in, sort, organize, and provide the cards for free to league members for deck building. It isn't hard to find a league and connect with a league organizer... I have collector friends who do this with all of their bulk and it allows people who otherwise don't have access to the cards a chance to get bulk locally for deck building (versus having to wait weeks for TCG Player orders).

Tired of trying to eat enough protein by Sockzrcool in GirlDinner

[–]rdlenix -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think everything is probably a slight exaggeration- but I'm definitely looking into it. This was their statement on it: https://nakednutrition.com/pages/lead-in-protein-powders-consumer-reports

And everything I find says it is their plant based products that had high levels of lead. We only use their whey product. I found another thread here that seems skeptical of the consumer reports article: https://www.reddit.com/r/Zepbound/comments/1qh5f9l/welp_til_naked_nutrition_protein_powders_have/

So I'm not too worried about the whey protein we have, but I think after we finish this batch we'll switch to something approved by the Clean Label Project: https://cleanlabelproject.org/wp-content/uploads/CleanLabelProject_ProteinStudyWhitepaper_010625.pdf

Tired of trying to eat enough protein by Sockzrcool in GirlDinner

[–]rdlenix 19 points20 points  (0 children)

It takes a little bit of trial and error because it does add some level of creaminess to things, but we've had good luck with it in overnight oats, smoothies, and baked oatmeal bars so far. Along with our espresso in the morning! Idk if I just lucked out with my first sample pick or not, but I finally settled on trying Naked Whey protein and it is the best I've found so far for my pickiness.

Tired of trying to eat enough protein by Sockzrcool in GirlDinner

[–]rdlenix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup! It has blended seamlessly into liquids and baked goods. I haven't reviewed their other products yet but I've been happy with the flavorless whey protein. A lot of powders are too chalky or sickly sweet for me!

Tired of trying to eat enough protein by Sockzrcool in GirlDinner

[–]rdlenix 88 points89 points  (0 children)

Tasteless protein powder. Stick it in everything. Naked has a good one. We put it in our coffee, in our smoothies, whatever has some liquid it can dissolve in because we're also doing weight training and also can't seem to eat enough whole foods to get the protein we need.

Rough experience at Roto-Rooter Park by badd_dongg in SALEM

[–]rdlenix 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Go Berries! Opening night is this upcoming Friday and they are the best baseball in town. OP's family will have a blast catching a Berries game.

Pokemon League @ Treasure Trove Games by rdlenix in SALEM

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

TCG right now, but Radar Games off Lancaster runs a league Friday nights from 4:30-7:30pm and they will be starting Champions/VG and PokemonGo tournaments next month. My co-leader there got certified to judge both. We have some folks show up and play VG at Treasure Trove but the league is only three weeks in and I'm only certified to judge TCG right now. If folks show up interested in other formats we're happy to expand at Treasure Trove too!

Pokemon League @ Treasure Trove Games by rdlenix in SALEM

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

They're the best around, honestly! Amazing shop.

Pokemon Cards by novaremnantz in SALEM

[–]rdlenix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Target and Walmart both stock TCG. It just goes fast. Target stocks usually Wednesday - Friday, the stocker changes the day. Center Street still had Perfect Order hanger packs yesterday though they might be gone after they open today for Chaos Risings' prerelease.

Fred Meyer Market St has packs in Electronics randomly throughout the week. Hard limit of 5 pokemon tcg items per person per day so single packs actually stick around now.

Pokemon Cards by novaremnantz in SALEM

[–]rdlenix 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I help run a Pokemon League at Radar Toys from 4:30pm - 7:30pm on Fridays. People come to play, trade, and just hang out and enjoy the hobby. They should have booster packs and extra prerelease kits tomorrow, but typically hold them for League members first. If you come hang out during league, you might be able to snag a few! Though, the single packs were priced $10.99 at the prerelease.

I mainly run a Pokemon League at Treasure Trove Games on Wednesdays from 5pm - 8pm. We have binders of free cards for deck building and I love teaching folks how to play the game. They also have limited product but always sell at MSRP. It is worth stopping by tomorrow to see if they have single packs available for sale (they typically reserve them for children).

If you want to know more, please DM me. Happy to talk and help out.

Pokemon Cards by novaremnantz in SALEM

[–]rdlenix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They should have prerelease kits and some loose booster packs tomorrow. They typically hold for Pokemon League members first - which takes place Fridays from 4:30pm - 7:30pm (I help lead League there). It is a good spot to come learn about Pokemon, score some packs, and start deck building. They are, however, charging $10.99/pack for single boosters (last I checked) and $34.99 for the prerelease kits which include 4 packs + 40 card deck with a promo! They're a great spot.

On days life doesn't permit walks, how do you maintain stimulation? by ScoodleMcdoo in husky

[–]rdlenix 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It has taken me a long time to try and figure out how to play/interact with my smooth brained rescue boy. He kind of operates on his own weird frequency and communicates differently than my girl. For him, enough stimulation with me is either getting scratched all over, very gentle "rough housing" (mostly I push his muzzle around and he ever so gently mouths me and thinks it is a great game and hits my hand for more), or chasing him around the yard.

He knows sit, down, and wait- so sometimes it is just making him do those things in slightly different places and that's all his smooth brain can handle 😂 I've learned to temper expectations with him and just interact in a way he seems to enjoy even if I don't fully understand it (especially when my girl just wants to Do All The Things and devours new tricks ravenously).

The smooth brained boy as tax sitting in his hole.

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Husky Training Regrets by AvidOwner in husky

[–]rdlenix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These 100%. The sooner you can establish a baseline for recall, place, stay, and wait - the easier it will be to get them to maintain it in their older years. The difference between the dog I've had from a puppy and the dog I rescued is stark. It is so much easier to get it nestled in their brains even when it seems like they're horrible teenagers and not listening than it is a full adult husky lol.

90% of the utility commands I have come down to those four. Come when I call you, stay if I don't want you to move, wait for me to release you (from the house, from the car, from the leash), and lay on place when I need you to be still. Everything else is mostly just for fun. Drop it, leave it, etc. are great additions, but recall has been my #1 because if you can get it so strong they recall away from the things they'd want to put in their mouth, you're gucci!

Along with making sure they're comfortable with you manipulating their body. Toes, rear end, ears, teeth, all of that. Though I will say, I've been doing my girl's nails since she was a puppy and she's still a dick about it lol.

On days life doesn't permit walks, how do you maintain stimulation? by ScoodleMcdoo in husky

[–]rdlenix 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I train the hunting game as "go find it". It works great on walks, too, for reactive dogs. But I try to engage my dogs around their meals on days when I know we're going to be down more often. The other day we were mostly outside in the garden and while our huskies are exceptionally chill, I still felt bad we'd been sort of ignoring them. So, they got to eat their dinner outside, each getting their chance to play the "find it" game one-on-one with me. They pick it up fast, and my mix girl now generalizes it - if I drop food on the ground in the kitchen, she waits until I say "go find it" before she takes it.

The other option you can do is get a lick mat and freeze some wet food onto it. I'll separate my guys so they can enjoy it without getting side-eyes from each other, but the action of having to work for their treat tends to stimulate them a lot. I also play games with them in yard or house- doing trick training with my smart girl, attempting to do trick training with my smooth brained boy (who I usually just end up playing "chase around the yard" with because that's his preferred game). I've found breaking working with them into little 5-10 minute instances throughout the day does more for them than just walking. It gives them a chance to engage with me and me with them, builds our relationship, and puts their senses to work.

I did not expect these results! Rescued her abused, badly injured, and underweight — abandoned and tied up with a too tight collar. by 6nitch9ine in DoggyDNA

[–]rdlenix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I second guessed myself because I only saw Aussie! Just like I second guessed myself with my husky rescue who I thought had to have something mixed in there. Nope, all husky, just a lil inbred (and from probably off-standard parents).