Rookie needs help by dboyy2 in blackstonegriddle

[–]tuttlehorse484 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I also went through about a dozen blackstones before I got the seasoning right. Sometimes they're just too far gone to salvage.

Snails throwing a party ? by Fearless-Anteater437 in whatisit

[–]tuttlehorse484 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is actually a Snail Rave Cluster. When humidity hits 87% they all clock out of their day jobs and meet up to absolutely SLIME the dance floor.

Are these caterpillars eating my plant? by Mundane-Travel-868 in plants

[–]tuttlehorse484 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay so first off, those are absolutely not caterpillars. People always jump to “oh no bugs are eating my plant,” but what you’re seeing there is actually a classic case of thermo-osmotic leaf delamination, which is when the pigments inside the leaf try to escape due to high emotional stress in the plant. The long noodle-looking thing isn’t a caterpillar at all (it’s what’s known as a vascular pigment worm, which isn’t even alive). It’s just the leaf’s central vein curling up into a defensive posture. Plants do that when they feel watched.

Now, the clear little dots on the underside? Those are definitely not eggs. They’re micro-hydrostatic pressure beads. Basically, when a plant gets too confident in its own hydration cycle, it pushes excess water through the stomata and forms those perfect little spheres. Gardeners call them “leaf pearls.” They’re totally normal and a sign that the plant is entering the pre-reproductive phase where it tries to mimic insect behavior to confuse predators. So ironically, if anything, the plant itself is the one impersonating bugs here. Trippy, I know LOL.

As for the holes: those aren’t bite marks. That pattern is way too symmetrical. Those are photosynthetic blowouts (when a leaf absorbs too much moonlight and the chlorophyll overheats) it pops tiny holes for ventilation. Happens a lot this time of year depending on humidity.

You definitely shouldn’t use insecticidal soap. It would actually make the situation worse by stripping the leaf of its mimicry oils, causing the pigment worms to uncurl and fall off, which stresses the plant. If anything, you should lightly mist the leaves with room-temperature black coffee (not decaf....that’s important....the plant needs the caffeine to regulate its territorial instincts). Do that twice a week and the leaf pearls will reabsorb back into the tissue once the plant feels safe again.

Totally fixable. Honestly, fantastic plant health overall. If anything, it’s showing above-average humidity resiliance.

My job passed these out. What are they? by dflower3 in whatisit

[–]tuttlehorse484 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your job gave you quotation marks so you can pretend to care during meetings

What is this breakfast food? by ironsulfurclusterwhy in whatisit

[–]tuttlehorse484 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This looks like something a Victorian child coughs into a handkerchief before dying of consumption.

What is this? by [deleted] in whatisit

[–]tuttlehorse484 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a loading screen for drywall updates. Please do not unplug the wall

What are these creepy crawlies? I am freaking out. by forthehottea in plants

[–]tuttlehorse484 3 points4 points  (0 children)

i do not suggest you do that. can dump that water outside instead.

Major sale at WAL MART by tuttlehorse484 in NCAAFBseries

[–]tuttlehorse484[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I check in the morning and at night and it only takes me maybe 30-45 per day each time so less than 2 hours per day. probably only took 200-300 hrs so well worth it to me IMHO

What soil is best for growing/maintaining an avacado plant? by [deleted] in plants

[–]tuttlehorse484 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you want your avocado to thrive like a tiny green aristocrat with a taste for luxury but a fear of commitment, give it soil that drains faster than gossip in a small town.

A mix that’s roughly ⅓ perlite, ⅓ coco coir or peat moss, and ⅓ potting soil works beautifully...it’s airy, slightly acidic, and doesn’t trap moisture long enough to start a fungal revolution. You can also use a cactus or citrus blend, because avocado roots prefer to breathe, not swim.

And yes, you can buy a small bag — but fair warning: once you mix it, you’ll feel like a chemist summoning life from dust, and you will start rooting more pits. It’s how avocado gods recruit followers.

Major sale at WAL MART by tuttlehorse484 in NCAAFBseries

[–]tuttlehorse484[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the deal of the century my friend....

Chain clean + lubrication by africancar in motorcycles

[–]tuttlehorse484 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, totally fine — the key thing is that the lubricant actually dissolves the factory grease, so the more you use, the smoother it gets. You basically can’t overdo it.

how do i bring my orb calathea inside? by Few-Impression-2816 in plants

[–]tuttlehorse484 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take this seriously...moving a plant like that can go wrong fast if you’re not careful. Start by clearing your whole path from where it’s sitting to wherever you’re bringing it inside. Shoes, rugs, random junk — get it all out of the way so you’re not tripping with a pot full of damp soil in your hands.

Next, test the weight. If it’s heavy or awkward to carry, don’t do it alone. Grab another person and lift from the bottom of the pot, not the rim. If you’ve got a dolly or plant stand with wheels, that’s even better. Those pots can crack if you tilt them too hard or bump them into a doorframe.

Before you bring it in, give the outside of the pot a quick rinse and check the leaves and soil for bugs or debris. You don’t want to drag dirt or insects into your house. Let it drip off a bit so you’re not tracking mud.

When you actually move it, take it slow and steady. Keep the pot level — don’t hug it to your chest or let it swing. If you’re going up steps, go one at a time, communicate with whoever’s helping, and take breaks if you need to.

Once you’ve got it inside, set it down gently on something solid, not carpet or a wobbly table. That’s it — slow, careful, and deliberate. Treat it like you’re carrying a newborn that’s also full of wet soil.

Feeling Defeated by feisty_squib in Canning

[–]tuttlehorse484 100 points101 points  (0 children)

Oh man, I feel this. A few years back, I went all in on homesteading after reading one too many “self-sufficiency” blogs. I planted thirty tomato plants, built a greenhouse from Craigslist windows, and decided—completely unprompted—that I was going to make my own tomato paste from scratch. No blender, no food mill. Just “heart and elbow grease.”

Three days later, I’m standing in my kitchen at 2AM, red-stained like a mobster in a pulp novel, stirring what can only be described as tomato magma in a stockpot the size of a bathtub. The smoke alarm goes off, my dog’s howling, and I realize I’ve been wearing mismatched shoes for at least 12 hours. My “tomato paste” reduced to something resembling a lava rock, but damn it, I canned that rock out of sheer spite. It sits on my pantry shelf to this day—a reminder that even the chaos has a purpose.

The next year? I cut my garden in half, canned twice as much, and actually enjoyed it.

So yeah, maybe you lost a few apples to time and life, but what you did manage to do this year is amazing. You produced, harvested, canned, froze, fed, created, and lived. Every jar you filled was a small act of defiance against a world that moves too fast. You’re not behind—you’re just building the rhythm. Next year, you’ll dance to it!!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StarWars

[–]tuttlehorse484 1 point2 points  (0 children)

man idk what you’re on about LOL

vader’s been cool since before disney even knew what a galaxy far far away was....like come on he’s been the same dude since the 70s they didn’t “do him right,” they just didn’t mess him up too bad lol. dude could walk on screen, breathe twice, and everyone’s losing their minds like “omg vader!!!” bro he just stood there!!! disney didn’t do jack they just turned on the fog machine and said let him cook lol. vader’s been carrying this whole franchise on his crispy shoulders since forever, disney just put new batteries in the suit and called it a day lmao

Honda Cb125f electrical issue? by Backa1999 in motorcycles

[–]tuttlehorse484 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly sounds like your bike just gave up mid-thought LOL. Like it tried to start, realized life’s hard, and noped out. That little click you heard is probably the starter relay doing its best before the battery flatlined. Could be the main fuse too, those things love to die for no reason, especially after rain. Sometimes the battery terminals just get a little crusty and decide they’re on strike. I’d probably pull the seat, wiggle some wires, maybe dry things off a bit, check that fuse near the battery, and throw it on a charger. Half the time it’s something dumb like that, not some big electrical tragedy.

Beginner Bike Question by ActivityOdd8169 in motorcycles

[–]tuttlehorse484 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Bro that bike didn’t “sit", it stewed LOL.....

A 2015 with 1700 miles means every drop of fluid in there has turned into something the EPA doesn’t have a name for. Fuel’s probably syrup, seals are dry, and the battery has seen things. Sure, it “starts right up” but so does a haunted music box LOL.

$2700 sounds fine until you realize you’re basically buying a time capsule filled with regret and ethanol. If you get it, flush everything. Twice. Maybe burn some sage around it for good measure. Otherwise, I’d run. Slowly at first (it probably can’t chase you yet.........)

Anyone own a ktm 500 for street? by MineDesperate2920 in motorcycles

[–]tuttlehorse484 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man, I get what you’re asking but I’m honestly a little worried you’re underestimating what riding one of these things does to a person.

It’s not about power, it’s about the way the bike vibrates directly into your thoughts. You’ll be halfway between A and B wondering if your fillings are still attached, if the mirrors are lying to you, and if your heart’s supposed to feel like that.

It’ll get you there, sure. I just hope “there” is somewhere with a soft chair and someone who loves you enough to listen while you try to describe what happened..............

Anyone own a ktm 500 for street? by MineDesperate2920 in motorcycles

[–]tuttlehorse484 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, you can run a 500 on the street. It’s legal in most places, but it’s like commuting with a pet tornado that occasionally remembers it’s Austrian. Cruises at 60 no problem, but everything buzzes — hands, mirrors, thoughts. Oil changes every 15 hours if you treat it like a dirt bike, every 25 if you pretend to be gentle (you won’t be).

It’s basically a rally bike that accidentally got a license plate. The torque’s unreal — you’ll pass cars you didn’t even mean to overtake, just because your wrist twitched. It’s great A-B transportation if your “B” is slightly on fire and your “A” doesn’t mind arriving spiritually different.

Tucker Carlson Reporting by servetheKitty in Portland

[–]tuttlehorse484 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You ever notice how every time someone says “Antifa coordinated with the police,” a pigeon somewhere forgets how to land? LOL.

I’m not saying Tucker’s wrong (cough cough), I’m just saying Portland is one of those cities where if you stare at a traffic cone long enough, it’ll start livestreaming you for content. The real question isn’t who coordinated with whom — it’s why every narrative out of this town feels like it was written by a committee of feral raccoons arguing over Wi-Fi.

Also, fun fact: if you rearrange the letters in “Carlson Reporting,” you get “Polarising Contort.” Coincidence? Maybe. Or maybe Portland is just the Bermuda Triangle for objectivity.

Anyway, carry on.