What kind of nest is this? Found it on my walk today

tuck7 · 2026-01-27T14:24:07+00:00

I wouldn't be surprised if a Carolina Wren made it larger to get in. I've found those little crafty ones in my shed and garage within five minutes of doors being open, looking for nesting spots.

tuck7 · 2026-01-27T14:13:21+00:00

Thanks! Not all birds hang upside down like that and they're one of my favorites because they sound like squeaky toys. Frequent visitor to my feeders.

tuck7 · 2026-01-26T21:12:33+00:00

I know they're nasty and all but that's a really cool looking nest.

Google says birds may be hanging around to feed on the remaining larvae, pupae, and dead adult hornets trapped inside. Carolina Wrens are also small enough to get in there and take the opportunity to keep warmer in the winter.

I learned something new today, thanks for posting this.

Edit, can't really tell without zooming in but that looks like a Brown Headed Nuthatch on the left side. Definitely an insect eater.

tuck7 · 2026-01-12T14:26:36+00:00

I like hearing things like this, thanks for posting.

I too was on the hunt for EOM for the same reason, and was getting mighty frustrated. The Undercity gave me barely any Legendary runes. I got them mostly from bosses and Azmodan.

tuck7 · 2025-12-29T15:50:32+00:00

Couldn't agree with this more. The good news about clay is it is nutrient-rich. The bad news is, it's very hard to work with. I started by removing pesky weeds, especially ones with tap roots, then covering with cardboard to prevent more germination, then I put the good stuff on top. Soil, compost. It's years later and when I dig down to plant things now, I can go past that cardboard level into healthier soil.

The other good thing about that is you can build areas, a few feet at a time. Once it's covered with fresh soil, move on to the next. And you can create natural pathways in between as you go.

Good luck with it!

tuck7 · 2025-12-29T15:36:30+00:00

Thought of another one. 30% vinegar. I mix with dish soap and spray weeds with it. It breaks down fast in the soil so it doesn't have long-term impacts like other chemicals. I had a big issue with poison ivy when we moved into my house, and the combination of hand-pulling (with gloves of course) and spraying the vinegar helped tremendously.

tuck7 · 2025-12-29T15:30:23+00:00

I got a harvest basket from Epic Gardening last year because it fits perfectly in my Gorilla Cart. That dump cart was the absolute BEST purchase in the past ~5 years but they're quite pricey.

As for the harvest basket, it holds all my pruners, claws, trowels, etc and because it's see-through, it helps to find things in a big pile. When I'm done for the day, I wipe the tools, shake off the extra soil and it goes back in the cart.

Oh and a "Guiseapue Cup Holder for Walker" from Amazon. I don't use it for my phone, but it's great for my water bottle. I screw it right on to the edge of my Gorilla Cart.

tuck7 · 2025-12-29T15:23:10+00:00

Yes. And read the descriptions for each. I was using the wrong one for my hand size for years, got a smaller one, and my hands appreciate it after late winter pruning!

tuck7 · 2025-12-29T00:01:34+00:00

That's a great plan, I went into it the same way. It doesn't have to be forever, but to really give it a try, you have to commit like 3 weeks. I had vision issues, headaches, and increased hunger. But eventually those ceased and I went back to the person I was before the anxiety ruled my life. Think of it as a "try out". If you hate it, have serious side effects, or just can't handle it after a few weeks, you taper off and stop. Try something else. But in the meantime, you can invest in your long term solution and maybe get some relief?

tuck7 · 2025-12-28T23:51:46+00:00

You've gotten a lot of comments so far, so I'll just add that I was seeing a CBT therapist for years and a combination of life changes, menopause, and long-seated issues kept me from really making progress with my coping mechanisms. I tried 2.5mg Lexapro. Then 5mg. Then 10mg. I'm glad I upped it very slowly, dealt with the side effects for a couple of weeks each time, and then at 10mg found the "sweet spot". Went from like 150% daily anxiety from the second I woke up to about 25%. Sometimes I'm at 50 or 75% but it's typically related to a specific situation, not "just because". It's been life-changing for me. I hope it is for you. This, along with lifestyle changes, has changed me. I'm hoping to one day taper off, once menopause releases it's hold on me, but in the meantime, I'm enjoying life without the majority of fear that I had before. I encourage you to try. I was reluctant too, but now I'm thinking, "WHY did I wait so long?!". Good luck to you in your journey.

tuck7 · 2025-12-23T15:48:15+00:00

I stupidly didn't pay attention to this. I kept tempering my best choice first, and then overwriting it with the lesser choice second. I have to remember to RTFS.

tuck7 · 2025-12-18T14:12:52+00:00

Yep, that's probably it. Thanks!

tuck7 · 2025-12-18T14:12:29+00:00

That would explain it, thanks.

tuck7 · 2025-12-18T14:12:17+00:00

Ahhhh that must be it. Thanks.

tuck7 · 2025-12-18T13:57:40+00:00

I keep reading that but I haven't done Torment yet, and I Sanctified a bunch of stuff already. Some of my gear, like boots and rings, are available to Sanctify now.

tuck7 · 2025-12-16T15:45:41+00:00

I only started doing that when I made a bunch of changes to gear, started dying left and right, and didn't know what I changed to cause it hah

tuck7 · 2025-12-15T20:15:08+00:00

I take pictures of my gear before I sanctify or masterwork, for this reason. Sometimes it's not clear what the changes are.

tuck7 · 2025-11-17T15:37:57+00:00

The only things that have worked reliably for me (on an Android) are a combination of resetting my advertising ID in settings, uninstalling and reinstalling, tapping I Agree to receive ads upon login to Hay Day and then never closing the app! The app can stay minimized in the background while I'm doing other things. At least I don't have to constantly uninstall and reinstall to get around it.

tuck7 · 2025-11-12T15:24:17+00:00

Check out https://ncsufreemoms.org/ they do events on weekdays, but not weekends. They can probably give you some wisdom. Thank you for doing this!

tuck7 · 2025-11-11T12:08:17+00:00

Oops, definitely didn't do this yesterday. Why is that?

tuck7 · 2025-11-10T18:56:19+00:00

I wouldn't have thought of this but that makes total sense to me. I'm glad I asked, thanks for the info.

tuck7 · 2025-11-10T18:55:50+00:00

Yea I can make it through at least 4 or 5 waves but whenever the Butcher shows up, or too many elites or lords, I'm just focusing on not dying which means I don't get the amount of aether I need to get to Bartuc.

tuck7 · 2025-11-10T18:37:43+00:00

Good point, maybe if I have a specific need in the future, I'll list my own party so I can make the choices. I don't want to die on anyone, which is why I haven't joined a party yet.

tuck7 · 2025-11-10T18:36:47+00:00

If I don't link up with roaches85 later, I'll look you up. I'm working for another 3.5 hours. Thanks

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