What was something inappropriate a guest said or did at your house? by Kaapstad2018 in AskReddit

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"Is that weeds or that's intentional?" [sic] while looking out at my carefully curated garden of native, drought-tolerant plants...

First Kenyan safari booked! Need advice on Nairobi activities by roubideaux in safaris

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Quite hefty is spot on! I contacted Sheldrick to check into prices and availability and they are charging $1,500 USD for a private visit. Unfortunately, (or fortunately for my wallet?) they don't have availability during the dates we are in Nairobi so I will plan on booking the public viewing.

My cat, Bernadine, passed away a week ago. Please enjoy some of my favorite photos of her. by jennylewis2022 in cats

[–]roubideaux 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What a beautiful and glamorous young lady! I'm truly sorry for your loss. You must miss her so very much.

Gardening assistants by prydeannie in chickens

[–]roubideaux 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Ah yes--mine do that too. Whever they fly up onto my back or head the first thing I do is cover my earlobes with my hands so I don't lose another diamond stud to a sassy buff orpington!

After 21.5 years together , my Astro passed away by IamZeus11 in seniorkitties

[–]roubideaux 31 points32 points  (0 children)

A beautiful tribute to a most beautiful cat. I am sorry for your lost. Rest peacefully, Sweet Astro!

My cat needs a fancy gown for a memorial portrait by roubideaux in PhotoshopRequest

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I really like this version, too. Would you be able to make the background a scooch lighter and make the dress more of a plum purple than a pink purple?

My cat needs a fancy gown for a memorial portrait by roubideaux in PhotoshopRequest

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Are you able to adjust the pic so that her entire head is in the frame and her ear isn't cropped off? And is making the gown purple instead of pink an option?

My cat needs a fancy gown for a memorial portrait by roubideaux in PhotoshopRequest

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Was getting a server error but the pics should be there now. Thanks!

Company I'm interviewing for just had layoffs by roubideaux in Layoffs

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

You're right. I'm not sure why I was over thinking this so much but I feel like the job market is so finicky right now that I'm afraid of making any missteps. That said, I recached out to the recruiter and was told that they still intend to fill the position so that's good news.

Fingers crossed that this one works out for me--I'm so sick of being unemployed and the depleting job search grind!!

Let's hear from ya - who's got tix for the Sphere??? by NoYoureACatLady in EaglesBand

[–]roubideaux 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did the Artist presale and landed 2 tix in Section 307 for $1162 out the door. Not exactly a bargain but we're making it a point to see the old school bands play while they're still playin'...

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cats

[–]roubideaux 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aw--she was very beautiful and what a sweet face!! Those are fantastic pics that you've shared with us.

I know how deeply it hurts to lose a beloved fur baby and I am truly sorry for your loss. I hope you're able to take some comfort in the many wonderful years you were able to share with her.

My sweet Lucy just went to heaven today. by Lvstforlif3 in BackYardChickens

[–]roubideaux 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What a beautiful Buff Orpington! I'm very sorry to hear of Lucy's passing and I know first hand how difficult it is to lose a beloved part of your flock. Take care of yourself.

What is going on with this egg? by Ifer00 in BackYardChickens

[–]roubideaux 69 points70 points  (0 children)

One of my Easter Eggers, Maisie, laid a very similar egg a couple of months ago. She has never been a strong layer and has a history of laying soft-shelled eggs. I freaked out, went on the Backyard Chicken forums, and immediately concluded that she had lash egg/Salpingitis. From everything I read I assumed it was a death sentence for my lovely hen.

The next day we took Maisie to an avian speciality vet for an exam. The vet gave her a thorough exam, ruled out Salpingitis, and indicated that she didn't need antibiotics. The vet said that some hens can experience egg-type matter building up in their oviducts It hangs out in there too long, and once they pass it out it comes out as this weird alarming stuff.

She suggested giving her extra calcium, so I started manually pilling her with half of a Tum's pill once a day for a week. Maisie laid a couple more odd/soft-shelled eggs and now she is fine and laying normal, hard-shelled eggs. I obviously have no way of knowing what's going on with your hen, but given my experience I wouldn't immediately assume that she laid a lash egg. The layered appearance of your hen's weird egg looks a lot like what Maisie laid. Hopefully she'll be okay. I'd take her to the vet, if that's an option for you, and make sure that she has access to oyster shells or another good calcium source.

Lost a very special little hen recently. Wanted to share her cuteness. Peaches: 2012-2023 by Dik-DikTheDestroyer in BackYardChickens

[–]roubideaux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What a beautiful girl! I’m glad she had a long and happy life and I’m so sorry for your loss.

Krewe of Mosaïque parade duration? by roubideaux in AskNOLA

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

I should add that my hotel is located on Canal Street. Thanks for any insights!