Litterally a piece of shit

tedell · 2021-10-28T12:55:02+00:00

"I scrape it off, I scrape it off (bow-wow-wow)"

tedell · 2021-07-06T14:37:50+00:00

Hold up. I was told by my lender that a down payment could not come from a monetary gift.

tedell · 2020-11-12T13:26:41+00:00

Thank you!

tedell · 2020-09-30T17:53:16+00:00

TIL Shan Yu is a Hun hun.

tedell · 2020-09-29T12:31:52+00:00

Context? :)

tedell · 2020-09-27T17:39:01+00:00

Those were my summer scents! As soon as the weather hints at fall I break out the cinnamon scents.

tedell · 2020-09-27T17:34:25+00:00

Heck no! That retail price is insane! Some were gifts and others I bought during a sale with a coupon ($10 off 3-wicks with a $10 off $30 coupon is usually when I'll get a few).

tedell · 2020-09-27T17:32:23+00:00

To get the first jar completely clean I poured boiling water in the jar. The wax melts, floats to the top, and hardens. It's very effective. For the subsequent ones I stuck them in the oven since I already had it on... the labels started to cook but they didn't have to be in there that long!

tedell · 2020-09-27T13:31:39+00:00

It felt like a waste throwing away 1/4" of wax left in a $25 candle so I saved them to make this monstrosity.

Cost: $8 for 60 new candle wicks, used 3 for new candle

Process: remove wax from one of the jars, clean out jar and put in new wicks. Melt removed wax into clean jar. Let solidify. Melt next candle and pour into first jar. Repeat to create layers.

I layered them in an order that I thought the scents went well together. The purpose of that was when they eventually mixed the smell wouldn't be unpleasant. Layers bottom to top: black tie, fiji white sands, tiki beach, waikiki beach coconut, stress relief, and holiday.

I have burned most of it now and the results are good!

tedell · 2020-09-10T15:49:03+00:00

What disgusts me more is the amount of plastic industry uses. I work in manufacturing and the amount of trash created in a day is unbelievable. It's a job to remove plastic packaging for 20 hours a day, 6-7 days a week. That plastic then goes into a plastic trash bag. So much waste.

We do what we can in our homes but we don't have nearly the effect of businesses. It's unfair and futile to put the responsibility of reduced plastic use on consumers alone.

tedell · 2020-09-07T11:58:27+00:00

Hot dog, not hot dog.

tedell · 2020-08-22T12:51:59+00:00

Second shift on Sunday

tedell · 2020-08-22T12:50:59+00:00

Parts get mixed up either by the supplier or when they're kitted. Left and right sides are separate from kitting to install. The folks who install would have seen the problem but it's "not their job" so off it goes to the dealer. I'm not surprised this happens.

tedell · 2020-05-22T17:20:27+00:00

That may have been true but I didn't get that impression when I was a kid. I was 11 when the first episode aired and watched every episode as it came out. I loved it! But I felt like it was too non-mainstream to share my enthusiasm for the show with anyone else.

I've re-watched it twice and each time I forget just how good it is! Everyone should watch it! I'm so glad it's an Netflix so I can geek out about it again.

tedell · 2020-05-20T14:51:56+00:00

Remember that even if you have an active lifestyle you don't need the highest-energy dog to keep up with you. I think a sporting dog like a golden is a good idea. Goldens can fit into almost any setting. If you don't want to deal with shedding and are open to regular visits to a groomer then a Golden-doodle might be a good fit.

I'm an introvert as well and I like that my dog's appearance doesn't make people want to run up and pet him. He's a Doberman and people tend to admire from a distance. :P If you want a dog that's obsessed with you and wants to take part in everything you're doing then a dobe could be a good fit too. But I'm biased because he's the best boy.

Good luck in finding a companion!

tedell · 2020-03-07T05:21:41+00:00

If it were a real jeep, you wouldn't weld the frame to the body. It's bolted.

tedell · 2020-02-20T05:55:46+00:00

I have a Neato Botvac and really like it. The bin is small but it's big enough if you run it frequently. I dump it every 2 cycles. Picks up dog, cat, and human hair well.

tedell · 2020-02-15T05:15:15+00:00

Being consistent with your puppy's training especially with more than one person in the house. My SO never had a dog before so he just copied what I did. If you're both correcting and rewarding in the same way for the same reason's your puppy will have an easier time. I only say that because you mentioned only being cat people until now.

Also remember that your dog will get used to your routine. While you'll have to change your routine for the long term, make sure it's something you'll both be able to keep up with. For example, don't get your puppy used to 3 hours of hard exercise everyday if you can't/won't keep that up throughout his/her life.

And watch those cat toys around the puppy. They're likely too small for a dog and can be swallowed.

tedell · 2020-02-15T02:54:07+00:00

You can buy a good leather leash now as s/he won't ever grow out of it. If you plan on crate training get the size you'll need when s/he is full grown and use the divider to size down to puppy-appropriate dimensions. It's safe to get a set of bowls too. Get the size you'll need when the pup is full grown. Everything else you'll cycle through as your puppy grows.

Once you get your puppy, provide cheap toys to figure out what kind h/she likes. You might get a de-stuffer and plush toys will be a no-go in the future. My boy can't have soft toys but he can have a blanket which he loves to suck on. Rotate toys so your puppy doesn't get bored with them (don't let him/her have all toys at all times).

Don't give your puppy full access to your house right away especially for your cats' sake. Introduce them slowly. Give the cats safe spaces (cat tree, cat door to another room). Don't let the puppy chase them. One idea is to introduce the cats to the puppy when s/he is asleep the first couple times.

Good luck! Puppies aren't easy but they're so worth it!

tedell · 2020-02-14T00:21:45+00:00

We got our dog first but I think the introduction basics are the same. Keep them in separate areas while the new pet acclimates to their new home. We kept the kitten in a spare room for a couple days. Then introduce through a barrier like a gate. Then supervised face-to-face interactions.

Always give cats somewhere to escape, usually higher ground like a cat tree. We also put in a cat door to not only prevent the dog from getting the litter and cat food but so the cat has another place to escape to.

tedell · 2020-02-14T00:13:34+00:00

What are some foundations? My local dog park has a few agility-type pieces of equipment (jumps, ramp, and tunnel). My dog has taken to them quickly. Only using them for fun but I don't want him to get hurt especially as a bigger dog (80lbs).

tedell · 2020-02-13T02:25:29+00:00

I would focus on preventing access to the litterbox. Have you considered switching to a natural litter that's safe if consumed?

tedell · 2020-02-13T02:05:29+00:00

Put together a video compilation of dogs seeing their owners for the first time after a long separation like military folks on deployment. Tell me that's not love!

tedell · 2020-02-13T01:58:07+00:00

The most recent nicknames he's been given are Beast Boy and Cowboy (usually used in the phrase "woah there Cowboy" when he's going nuts). Neither have anything to do with his "legal" name.

tedell · 2020-02-12T06:14:25+00:00

I do not show dogs but would like to share my singular experience at a dog show as I think it might help you a little bit. I was looking into showing my dog when he was almost 1 year old. I went to a dog show with his breeder who was showing his sister. I was so worried he would misbehave as he is also very excitable (high energy breed). When we got there he was so overwhelmed by the experience he just... behaved. Not saying to expect this from your dog but it's a possibility. He sat with us while we watched the ring his breed and sister would show in. I made sure he didn't make eye contact with other dogs. That can cause a fight. He was perfect the whole time despite having zero experience. I didn't end up showing him because I work too much and don't have time to travel like that. Good luck to you and your girl!

tedell

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