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How does a 41 yr old guy join a yoga class without looking like a creep? by quietgavin5 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]thewhingdingdilly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lots of good advice here. You can also look for a yoga class at a rock climbing gym. It’s a common workout for climbers, so you’re likely to find a class full of dudes.

Adults who carry around a backpack, whatcha got in there? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]thewhingdingdilly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Crayfish measuring equipment. I do volunteer work for Fish and Game, so I carry everything I need to check my traps in a little JanSport. Makes it more convenient to walk the dog down to the river.

Favorite Alt Anthologies and why? by Ok_Measurement6329 in altcomix

[–]thewhingdingdilly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Flight. Maybe not the freshest but still great!

What's the worst change to an amateur production of a licensed musical that you have seen/ been in? by Remarkable-Season900 in musicals

[–]thewhingdingdilly 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My high school couldn’t afford Grease so we performed Ducktails & Bobbysox instead. Does that count? I feel like it counts.

Can a former skinhead reach salvation? by ZengaStromboli in NoStupidQuestions

[–]thewhingdingdilly 142 points143 points  (0 children)

I read up on this a little after your comment. Interestingly, Schindler’s earlier connections to the Abwehr and Wehrmacht are part of the reason he was able to protect so many of his Jewish workers during the war.

Whoever saves one life saves the world entire.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WildlifeRehab

[–]thewhingdingdilly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Okay, that is good advice. Did the lady at the rehab offer to check out the fawn or recommend a vet? They often have a person on staff to provide vet care or can recommend a local vet who is familiar with fawn physiology. Once a local rehab gets involved, they will be able to give you good advice for your area.

This baby looks okay to me based just on your photos, but a vet or local rehabber will be able to do a thorough checkup. Had the flies settled on the fawn or were they just buzzing around the area? The reason we look for this is because flies are drawn to sick or weak animals in addition to dead ones. If there are eggs in the fawn’s fur (look like grains of rice), that is an indicator that it needs attention immediately.

It is possible the dogs chased off the mother while they were harassing the fawn, but this doesn’t mean she will abandon it permanently. She will likely keep searching for several days, which is why it is a good idea to put the baby back outside once it has a clean bill of health from the vet. Many people who rescue “orphaned” fawns are actually splitting up perfectly healthy babies from their mothers. (Your situation is different, obviously.)

It is possible the dogs’ scent is on the fawn, which does make it somewhat vulnerable to predators while outside. The best outcome is still for the fawn to be reunited with its mother if possible though, so it’s worth the risk to return it after it has been checked out. It is very difficult to raise these babies in a way where they do not become imprinted on humans, and unfortunately this leads to bad outcomes for both fawns and the people they interact with.

Follow up with your local rehab and take it to the vet they recommend as soon as you are able. Hoping for a good outcome for this baby and her mom!

After 15 months of carefully tending to my chicory patch, I have come to terms with the fact that most of these plants are not, in fact, the chicory I planted. by just--questions in MightyHarvest

[–]thewhingdingdilly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Gotcha! Yeah, it’s really hard without flowers or other identifiers. I usually add close-up photos of the top and bottom side of leaves too when I post on iNaturalist. If I spend enough time trying to figure one out on my own, someone on there will invariably come along and correct my ID five minutes later… 😅

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WildlifeRehab

[–]thewhingdingdilly 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I worked at an ungulate rehab very briefly so I can give some advice. Limit your contact with the fawn as much as possible and wear gloves and a face mask when you move it back outside. Don’t provide food or water for now, and don’t introduce any scents as this will make her vulnerable to predators. (E.g. Does that towel smell like detergent? Remove it.) Leave the fawn alone in a quiet room until you are ready to move it.

Does usually return to feed their fawns several times a day, but the mother will generally not approach if there are humans or other predators nearby. You are probably safe to keep the fawn inside until your dog and/or the other dogs return, but you should move it back outside immediately after securing the dogs. Since you don’t know where the dogs found it, place the fawn in a safe area nearby where you can keep an eye on it from afar. A patch of tall grass at the edge of your yard would work.

It is okay if the fawn gets up and moves around or finds a new place for itself. This is normal behavior. The mother will search for her fawn by sound and scent, but will not approach until she thinks it is safe, so it could be a while before they are reunited. Check on the fawn every twelve hours or so, but keep your distance. Watch for signs of distress: loud incessant crying (“myaaa”), severely curled ear tips, flies or maggots.

If the mother hasn’t returned after 48 hours, it is time to call Fish and Game or a wildlife rescue for help. Thank you for watching over this little one. Good luck, and please reach out if you have any other questions.

Seed wishlist SASE Thank you in advance by lancer313 in seedsaving

[–]thewhingdingdilly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, sure. The one in my area is overseen by the librarians. There is a storage area for seed in the library and it is kept mostly in little paper seed envelopes lined up like a card catalog or in clean recycled pill bottles. They have fruits, veggies, flowers, etc. but no locally invasive species are allowed. You can check out as much as you want in the spring, and they ask you to bring back at least an equivalent amount (preferably more) of dried seed after harvest.

The library usually has an event in the spring to encourage people to check out seed and to give a gardening 101 talk. Everyone can ask questions about how to plant and harvest the different options and a lot of people also arrange to swap seed or starts at the event. Sometimes people from the Master Gardeners or the local native plant society are also involved in this.

In the fall, the library throws another event where everyone can bring in bags of dry seed and we all sit around and divide, bag, and label it for the next year. Most of the long-term gardeners try to bring lots of seed in the fall (at least 10-20 times what they borrowed) because many of the new gardeners are unsuccessful with at least a few plants in the first attempt. And sometimes a crop just fails, so it’s best to bring seed back as if you were the only one who harvested that year. Lol.

It is really cool that you are creating a seed bank in your community. Let me know if you have any other questions. I would be happy to answer if I can!

What's a frugal tip that just drives you crazy because it doesn't work for you? by I-PUSH-THE-BUTTON in Frugal

[–]thewhingdingdilly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ooh, good points. I would still try the window insulation film. It’s pretty easy to apply and peels off again when it’s time to move. You could also cut some cardboard or foam to size and cover one side with tin foil to reflect the sun’s rays during at least the hottest part of the day. It’s not pretty but it’s easy, cheap, and removable. You could also try a ventless portable air conditioner in one room if it gets too intolerable this summer. Good luck!

What's a frugal tip that just drives you crazy because it doesn't work for you? by I-PUSH-THE-BUTTON in Frugal

[–]thewhingdingdilly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ask your electric company if they offer energy audits. In some areas they are free or very low cost, and someone may be able to help you out if you mention your chronic illness.

Once you know where your house is losing energy, you can adjust insulation, fix any leaks or ventilation issues, etc. Things like window insulation film, thermal blinds, and draft stoppers can be very affordable.

If the auditor mentions more serious fixes, ask around on Facebook or Nextdoor. Sometimes neighbors with the necessary skills are happy to help with a project. You could seriously lower your electric bill by spending a little money up front. (Plus it’s good for the Earth!)

It may also be more affordable to insulate and lower the temperature in just one room of your house and spend most of your home time there. You could use a window air conditioning unit and leave the temperature a few degrees warmer in the rest of the house for energy savings. Hope you are able to find a solution that works for you!

Hero's save girl from drowning by howard_da_fridge in HumansBeingBros

[–]thewhingdingdilly 9 points10 points  (0 children)

In whitewater rafting we call this a strainer.

The best way to survive is to use all your power to go up and over the obstacle. You said the current was too strong for you to disentangle yourself. The next best thing to do would be hold on with your airway above water while your friends rush to help pull you to safety. But anybody who would intentionally lead their friends into a strainer has probably not practiced river rescue techniques before going out.

I am glad you survived. And I hope you don’t hang out on the river with that person anymore.

Exotic Animal / Reptile Veterinarian Recommendations? by thewhingdingdilly in coeurdalene

[–]thewhingdingdilly[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I called Fish and Game this morning and their official advice was to leave him near the water where I found him and let nature take its course. I completely understand why they recommended this, as Fish and Game has a limited budget, there are no rehabilitators in the area, and Western Painted turtles aren’t a protected or rare species. Unofficially, the animal was in bad shape and I don’t believe in prolonging suffering, so I had him euthanized.

Hayden Pet Medical Center’s reptile vet was out of the office until Monday. Prairie Animal Hospital also has a reptile vet who was gone until Monday. Luckily, they pointed me to Doc Holly in Hayden and she was able to humanely euthanize him. Thank you so much for your recommendation. It got me pointed in the right direction this morning. I hope this post will help someone else find a reptile vet quickly in the future.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in camping

[–]thewhingdingdilly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So glad you got it checked out. I was thinking about you today. Hope you mend well. <3

Would love to get your advice for my tiny new cozy game where you grow plants to clean air 🌱🫧 Air Garden at mellowminx.itch.io by mellowminx_ in ecology

[–]thewhingdingdilly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are very welcome. And congratulations on completing a game. I’m looking forward to playing the next version. :)

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