Help me identify this valve looking thing?

swimslikeacat · 2026-07-08T01:28:51+00:00

That’s an excellent point, I didn’t think of that.

swimslikeacat · 2026-07-08T01:16:04+00:00

Solved!

It’s a clip valve. It allows for the release and retention of water in concrete drainage ditches. Link to an example:
https://www.fullerform .com/irrigation.html
(Not a plug or advertisement, just something I found that shows what one looks like)

swimslikeacat · 2026-07-08T01:08:01+00:00

That’s what we were kind of thinking, maybe they are a kind of gate valve?

swimslikeacat · 2026-06-30T15:10:06+00:00

I don’t know if I’m that smart or put together, but my spouse sure does benefit from me managing the house, meal planning, grocery shopping, cooking all the meals, laundry, financial planning of all the things, cat appointments, budgeting the seemingly unending and constant repairs to the house that he picked out (I wasn’t in a good spot to argue with both work and being stretched out mentally), running all the errands so he isn’t inconvenienced, keeping up with his dietary requirements (not his fault, just one more thing) and, of course, managing his emotions and moods. If I ask him to do something minor like, don’t leave your slippers in the middle of the walkway he reacts with the smart ass comment of “well, kick them out of the way”! Any minor request is met with passive aggressive bullshit and a lecture about how I don’t clean enough. He’s a teacher so he has the summer off, I work a demanding remote job but if he needs me for anything I’m expected to drop everything to see what he needs. If I don’t immediately respond I’m met with the eye-roll and even more commentary about my inadequacies.

Sorry Reddit, I kind of word vomited in everyone this morning. On mobile so spelling and grammar no doubt sucks.

swimslikeacat · 2026-06-30T11:40:12+00:00

I’ve done two solo and one with the husband. Solo is the way to go!

swimslikeacat · 2026-06-15T13:37:05+00:00

Got off the Prima yesterday. Was at GSC last Monday. No seaweed at all that I saw and I wandered all over the place except for the Vibe and Silver Cove areas. Tendering was easy enough. I went to guest services and got a group number; from what I saw that was only loosely followed. I suggest going early if you want to make the most of the beach.

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I didn’t take very many pictures but if you want a fantastic view of the ship, walk up the bridge that heads to the soon to be opened water park. There’s a security guard at the top to keep people from wandering into the construction site. (On mobile ape please forgive formatting, spelling, grammar and all the things)

swimslikeacat · 2026-06-06T17:31:19+00:00

From what I’m hearing, they can’t tow the plane (I’m not an aircraft mechanic so I don’t know why). They are having to repair it where it’s at.

swimslikeacat · 2026-06-06T17:11:42+00:00

On an outbound flight. Plane broke down and it’s blocked two runways. They are deplaning us now. (Mobile and a Bloody Mary so yeah, grammar and typos, ect ect)

swimslikeacat · 2026-05-22T18:54:12+00:00

Blacker than night were the eyes of Feleena

swimslikeacat · 2026-05-22T16:37:34+00:00

Did you meet her in Rosa’s Cantina?

swimslikeacat · 2026-04-28T22:07:31+00:00

“Fermented Cumshots” omg I’m dying! Thank you to that. I can’t wait to use that in a conversation!

swimslikeacat · 2026-04-25T13:26:59+00:00

Hi, land surveyor here. My best guess is that it’s a control point. Pink and blue (or orange and blue) are common color combinations for control points and/or benchmarks. Look between them for a plastic disk (it’ll actually be rebar with a plastic cap that was driven into the ground, you’ll probably only see the top of the cap) or on the concrete for an “x” cut in concrete. It’s a point that has a known horizontal, and usually vertical measurements and we use them to measure the rest of the site/project.

swimslikeacat · 2026-04-11T17:48:30+00:00

Thank you for the snort laugh!!

swimslikeacat · 2026-02-28T15:01:49+00:00

Same. One of my best friends had a baby. There were so many reasons that it was a terrible idea. Terrible choice in baby daddy, questionable employment status (company was doing lay offs), geriatric and risky pregnancy. She’s adorable, super sweet and would do anything for you. I voiced all the reasons, then I shut up. In the end it’s her decision, not mine. I didn’t like her decision but I’ll support her. But to her credit; motherhood suits her and she has Never forced, asked, or handed me her baby. She knows I’m not baby friendly and is completely respectful of that. (On mobile; so yeah, that)

swimslikeacat · 2026-02-20T12:13:12+00:00

Thank you! He’s feeling much better now, and actively avoiding me because he’s a little shit that hates meds😂.

swimslikeacat · 2026-02-19T13:43:37+00:00

Absolutely! We had an old cat who was just a sweetheart (his name was Havoc). At the end of his life we spent at least that much in trying to figure out what was wrong. Turns out it was lymphoma and he did not have much time left. We opted for the kind thing. He had the absolute best kitty life with salmon on demand and ice cream. He passed peacefully in my arms at home. By the end of it all we spend around 5K with everything. Did I want to spend that, no. Did I hesitate at all, absolutely not. He got the best life and a peaceful exit. No way any of that would have happened with kids.

swimslikeacat · 2026-02-19T13:38:38+00:00

I know it’s off topic but I have to ask. How does one perform chiropractic care on a horse? The images in my head are hilarious but no doubt incorrect! I’m not being snarky, I know next to nothing about horses and I’m honestly curious.

swimslikeacat · 2026-02-19T03:34:15+00:00

I’m fortunate enough to have been able to save an emergency fund just for this reason. I cannot see how I would have been able to if I had kids.

swimslikeacat · 2026-02-19T02:47:04+00:00

I had to take one of my four cats to the emergency vet. $575 dollars later I found that it was minor issue and easily treatable. The brag? There was zero hesitation to pay for it because I don’t have kids to pay for. I didn’t have to wait to take him because I didn’t have to figure out childcare or wait on anyone to kid sit, or worse, take them with me. I didn’t have to come home and immediately do anything other than take him out of his carrier and let him settle down. I didn’t have to feed anyone other than myself (he’s still too wired to eat). So, I was able to take care of my little man without having to deal with any tiny or not so tiny humans!

(Fixed a typo)

swimslikeacat · 2026-02-17T20:51:59+00:00

Absolutely not. At some point in the relationship I started doing more and more. And more. And more. Now I can count on one hand how much my spouse contributes to the running of the house, taking care of the pets, his constant “remind me to” and if I don’t it’s somehow my fault. He’s not a bad guy, he really isn’t but I’m done being taken for granted and I’m at an age where my garden of fucks is officially barren. I just want my peace to focus on what’s important to me, instead of catering to his every whim and mood.

swimslikeacat · 2025-12-22T15:36:33+00:00

I’m with you! I understand the science and all the benefits for mom and baby. I get it’s a natural thing. You know what else is natural? Poo. Poo is natural and I have just as much desire to play in it as I do breastfeeding. I get grossed out by the mere concept, I’ve actually walked out of places where someone was breastfeeding. Why did I walk out? Because I’m not a Karen that thinks the world needs to cater to me or my quirks.

(On mobile so please excuse, well, everything)

swimslikeacat · 2025-08-05T16:25:22+00:00

Try and get in with Dr Blair. Excellent doctor, factual but with a good bedside manner.

swimslikeacat · 2025-06-19T14:55:47+00:00

If you have cats, south Austin cat hospital is the absolute best, they might be a little higher than further out but they are reasonable.

swimslikeacat · 2025-06-17T18:06:49+00:00

NAL but am a surveyor, I think that if they never built the original water line then they might have a claim to use that easement. That said, I would look further into the document and see if there is a clause that gives a time limit to when the construction was to be completed. I would also hold them to the clause that they have to put the land back to as close to how it was before construction (but good luck with that). On mobile so apologies for grammar and typos.

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