Q about pumping urgency

I just got a postcard saying it's time to get the septic tank pumped, that it was last done in 2021. It's a long story but I live alone in a 4bdrm house so I assume the tank size? schedule? is based on a home with a family's worth of usage. (Yes, I know nothing about septic systems.) I also use and wash flannel squares for #1 so the amount of tp I use is significantly less than expected for one person. Is it safe to assume I can go another year or is it a better safe than sorry kinda thing? Are there any ways a regular joe can get a gauge on what's going on down there?

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u/tealmoons — 2 days ago

Q for those that have had good results with berberine

If you take it with a meal can you see the difference in your glucose numbers? Or is it a difference that was seen over time? I was taking the thorne one for months and my numbers were still high so I stopped taking it cuz it's not cheap.

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u/tealmoons — 9 days ago

Forgot to turn coyote ears, how bad is it gonna be?

I pickled and mimosa extract tanned. I'm YT educated, tanning roadkill for wall hangers so I learned skinning from taxidermists and trappers. My first couple yotes I pulled the cartilage and inner ear layer out but was bummed at how the ears kinda crinkled up. I asked a tanner on ig who had a yote with normal-looking ears if she turns eyes/lips/ears and she didn't know what I was talking about and I'm not sure why but with this one I did my usual thing on everything but the ears. It's just finishing drying and the ears are pliable still and the fur is slipping. I'm so bummed, this feels like such a rookie move. Does anyone know from experience if the ears going to rot or will they eventually dry out and just be bald?

Tanners that keep faces- what do you do with ears?

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u/tealmoons — 1 month ago

Instant yeast assistance, plz be nice

I'm a little embarrassed to need to ask this and I understand it's not necessarily a fmf question but I'm doing fmf baking (or attempting to, it's been a frustrating and bumpy road for me) so putting it here. For this example, this is the recipe I am referring to- https://grainsinsmallplaces.net/crusty-fresh-milled-flour-100-spelt-bread-no-mixer-required/#recipe

She says to use water that is 90-110*F and to mix it into the flour, yeast and salt. When I did this I did not get much of a rise after 3 hours and then remembered that my yeast lists higher temps and that I struggle every time I try to make bread so I get frustrated and don't for a few months until I've forgotten and repeat the whole dang experience.

The only instant yeast I can get in my area is Fleishmann's rapid rise and it says this on the jar-

-mix undissolved yeast with dry ingredients

-add liquids that have been heated to 120-130

-add remaining ingredients

-knead. cover, let rest 10 mins (replaces first rise in 2 step recipes) dough will not rise during this time

-shape dough as directed in recipe. cover and let rise until doubled in size

-bake as directed

I tried again, using water at 124* and checked it hourly for 3 hours but it didn't double. (I'm in Oregon, it was not cold in my house. ) When I went to toss it, the dough felt really dense and I would not have been able to get surface tension.

I tested the yeast and it doubled after 10 minutes.

This is what I'm feeling dumb for asking.. if I am using this yeast, should I always use water above 120* and skip the first rise? If so, why hadn't my dough doubled after 3 hours the second time? Should I have just kept waiting? I am going to put a reminder label on the jar since it's proven that I'm so tuned in to following the recipe that I can't remember the yeast specifics on my own. Or should I try ordering a different brand? I am so tired of wasting wheat and feeling like a failure!

u/tealmoons — 2 months ago

Question for anyone who's been in Humboldt county jail lately

If someone puts money on your books, are you able to see who it was or any information about it? I called the jail and asked and all they said was they'll see the money if they log in on the kiosk but I figured asking someone who's actually been in would be more reliable. Thanks!

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u/tealmoons — 3 months ago

I live outside of PDX and despite being up here for 20 years have never been to Edgefield. I imagine it to be huge and I never prefer being around huge amounts of people so no bands have been worth checking it out yet. I've traveled to Seattle, Bend and Boston to see LCD play and am now considering using avoiding Edgefield as an opportunity to take a road trip. (Codependent with my dog, flying isn't an option.) Obviously I've heard that Red Rocks is awesome but looking at vids, the seating vibe feels less ideal for the kind of dancing I'm tryna get in to. I love the Bend location cuz I can take my shoes off and dance in the grass, away from people but still see just fine. I'd also considered Montana but looks like finding close dog friendly lodging is impossible and you have to take a shuttle after you park which seems like normal stuff for most but I'm always alone at shows and idk a shuttle after a show to a parking lot to a highway /excessive navigation is a deal breaker for me. Another reason I loved Bend is I can usually get a bnb within walking distance.

I think this may be the last time I see them because the A$pen re$idency and Elon commercial are making it a little harder for me to love them as much as I have and since I've been able to see them 5 times since they started touring again I may be ready to call it after this, especially if the venue isn't ideal for my preferred vibe.

tldr: which venue would you choose and why?

Thankya!

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u/tealmoons — 4 months ago