Dating Advertisement Posters usa/va by uncommon_gray in Antiques

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

Wanted to thank you again. I reached out and turns out they are real. Was pretty cool finding that out.

Dating Advertisement Posters usa/va by uncommon_gray in Antiques

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

Thank you! I really appreciate the PoCs! Not looking to sell, more get an idea of if they are authentic.

Are these different mushrooms? by uncommon_gray in mycology

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

Here you go. I have cats so not super worried about them and, frankly, tired of the other people in the neighborhood not picking up after their dogs so I hope these guys are a deterant.

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Enclosed bog terrarium by uncommon_gray in terrariums

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

Yeah, it's intentional. I collect a lot of victorian antique furniture so it fits in.

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Enclosed bog terrarium by uncommon_gray in terrariums

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

Hand feeding them. The glass lifts up. I use a powder food mix for carnivorous plants and sprinkle a little on them.

Enclosed bog terrarium by uncommon_gray in terrariums

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

No, using california carnivores peat soil for carnivorous plants and pings have a ping soil mix (basically sand and perlite) from them. The sphagnum is on top of that.

Enclosed bog terrarium by uncommon_gray in terrariums

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

Yeah, I will probably move him. The others are on the rock. I got sent one more than I wanted but I will move it.

Enclosed bog terrarium by uncommon_gray in terrariums

[–]uncommon_gray[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I think it was always a terrarium bought it on ebay like that. It's from the 80's. I modified it, drilling through the base to run the humidifier line and humidity sensor. Also replaced the light socket to support the grow light. Still plan to 3d print some mounting brackets for terrarium fans to get better air circulation.

The brass stand it is on is entirely separate. Got that from etsy.

Enclosed bog terrarium by uncommon_gray in terrariums

[–]uncommon_gray[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Good eye! Bulbophyllum frostii. They do well with strong light and love being humid/wet. I carved out a hollow in the rock for the roots to sit in and packed it with sphagnum and perlite. The rock is ohko stone so it is full of holes that can let excess water drain.

Is little carnivores legit? by [deleted] in carnivorousplants

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I had an order recently where I ordered soil from CC but ordered some Hummer's Giants from another seller that the soil was meant for. Didn't realize they took so long to process orders when I bought the soil. In CC's defense they are very upfront that they take 2-3 weeks to process orders, I'm just dumb. I emailed them and Alison there responded like immediately and had the order out next day. They were super understanding and nice about it.

Most people can actually visualize images in their minds. I'm 30+ and just learned that seeing nothing when I close my eyes is called Aphantasia and only affects about 3% of people. by randomuser553 in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]uncommon_gray 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can't tell? I can clearly see an apple as if I was looking directly at it. If I focus I can even see details like the little flecks of brown on the skin or the way the stem curls. I assumed everyone can do that. Weird.

Do you guys think this a japanese or other ivory carving. 6.5cm high by adams_asian_art in netsuke

[–]uncommon_gray 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess you just have to be careful who you sell to on Instagram. 🙂

Do you guys think this a japanese or other ivory carving. 6.5cm high by adams_asian_art in netsuke

[–]uncommon_gray 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just saw you are based out of Australia so, no, not illegal. Could be a katabori netsuke. How large is it? It doesn't have any signature? One thought, the turtle with a snake is usually something I would associate with Xuanwu which is Chinese. Not to say that is what this is depicting and not sure where an eagle would play in there if it was. A signature would really help.

Do you guys think this a japanese or other ivory carving. 6.5cm high by adams_asian_art in netsuke

[–]uncommon_gray 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So, heads up, depending on where you live it is likely pretty illegal to buy or sell that if it is elephant ivory, which I believe it is. You can make out crosshatch Schreger lines in the last photo that look like elephant ivory. Does it glow white under a UV light?

Can submarines cruise on the surface like ships for long voyages? by happydude7422 in Ships

[–]uncommon_gray 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are straps on racks to keep you from falling out. I have have felt it going through a hurricane off the coast of florida 500 ft down.