saltysel

joined 1 year ago
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Looking for feedback on what you all are wanting out of this community!

[–] saltysel@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I really think this is what the solution can be boiled down to for a lot of people. The rat race just to survive (not even thrive) is killer on the mood, where you feel like you are headed towards existentially, and utterly depletes the energy.

Why even bother trying to pursue things we actually enjoy? Or find out what we do enjoy? Too tired from work. Don't want to leave the house again if I can help it. It costs so much to do anything. Honestly, if I didn't end up having some decent people to hang out with at work I wouldn't have anyone close by. It's ridiculous.

 

Just a baby here!

 

I've been noticing that posts I have attached photos to are no longer showing the pictures. Including the posts other people have made to the community I moderate.

Does this just happen over time? Are we supposed to use a third party site to link photos from so this doesn't happen?

[–] saltysel@sh.itjust.works 38 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Was it ever rude? Like, get going. Obviously need a wake up either way.

As others have mentioned the way you honk can be rude. And honking too quickly.

[–] saltysel@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago

When I was quite a bit younger, The Mask freaked me right out. On top of the Goosebumps episode about a mask overtaking you, I straight up refused to put any on for the longest time. Still don't love them.

The start of the Goofy Movie, during Max's dream...those dark vibes hit me hard. Would wait in the bathroom until it was done.

The Ring was a big one because my "friend" called and did the whole "seven days..." thing. Before we had caller IDs. The same friend made me watch Darkness Falls, and I think I repressed it all because I remember nothing about it other than hating the whole experience.

Not much of a scary movie fan to this day. Go figure.

[–] saltysel@sh.itjust.works 10 points 1 year ago

Seriously, sometimes calling in every once in a while and getting some stuff down around the house, the yard, or actually enjoying a hobby - does wonders for the mental health.

Skipping work when you feel productive and refreshed vs only when you feel like shit - should be a thing (aka mental health days ran in tangent with sick time).

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Hard Coat vs Soft Coat (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by saltysel@sh.itjust.works to c/minischnauzers@sh.itjust.works
 

What kind of coat does your schnauzer have?

Mine has the hard coat, which is the first time our schnauzer(s) have had a coat like that! I love the look and feel of it but because of the up-keep she actually sheds a decent amount if I'm not on top of hand-stripping, which I'm slowly learning.

My local groomer CAN hand strip but refuses to do it on my little one because, "she doesn't even bother on her terrier and it's only done on show dogs." Which annoyed me, so I'm doubling down on the technique myself and trying to avoid clipping it all and losing it.

I've read that the hard coat is the traditional coat of a schnauzer but a lot of the breed has been turned into soft coats due to the ease of clipping, shedding, etc. But the soft coat can get easily matted and curly without more brushing and maintenance.

Curious what everyone has and their thoughts!

 

What are some things you're wanting to see in this community?

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Ruby Tuesday (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by saltysel@sh.itjust.works to c/minischnauzers@sh.itjust.works
 

Hope people have/had a good long weekend celebrating Canada Day and/or Independence Day!

[–] saltysel@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

I've had a similar problem. A screenshot version of the photo was a no go (my go to way to crop). An edited version of the original photo was fine. Hopefully it's something that gets smoothed out over time.

 

Will be throwing out a random Ruby picture every Tuesday to try and get some more eyes on the community. If anyone wants to do something similar for a while, please do so! Bonus points if it's a silly name/weekday combo like Ruby Tuesday.

[–] saltysel@sh.itjust.works 9 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

The early days of YouTube, spurred our own shitty video making within our group of friends. OG Neopets and Habbo Hotel were peak socializing with strangers on the internet. MSN allowed me to actually talk to people I knew in a way that was harder to do in person, helped me form relationships I wouldn't have normally had.

[–] saltysel@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Neopets was probably my first time delving headfirst into forums. It was a neat thing where you can join guilds, sometimes super niche ones where everyone is just as into the thing as you are, and just talk to similar-minded people.

It was a cool feeling as someone from a rural town in the middle of Canada.

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Life lately. (sh.itjust.works)
 
 

Was there a particular reason for getting a Schnauzer? Or was it just happenstance?

 

Welcome to the Mini Schnauzer community!

Figured I'd start by spamming my own Mini Schnauzer, our little Ruby!

I'm new to the moderator game, so bear with me. Lemmy seems like a pretty chill place compared to Reddit so I'll try it out with something straight-forward and dear to my heart.

I grew up with Miniature Schnauzers, among other types of dogs. In fact, our very first puppy was one! Jack. Followed by Jill, naturally. I'm sure you'll see them on here at some point! Even though they are no longer with me, they hold a special place in my heart.

As I got my own home established, my husband and I decided that another Mini Schnauzer would be a wonderful fit as our first together.

Ruby was the runt of the litter and is quite the timid, delicate flower; but we are of course smitten.

Excited to see all the photos and hear all the stories! Hopefully we can all also provide some insights to those thinking of getting one themselves and any issues people may be having with their stubborn little ones.

[–] saltysel@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

Those seem genetically driven; how have your parents fared with similar stuff? That might give you an idea of what you're in for.

I feel like I'm falling apart more in terms of pain and chronic aches and pains. Wrong positions and movements bother me for way longer than they should. Don't think I'll ever wake up without low back pain ever again.

I'm 32. I feel like a lot of these things bothered me in my 20s but it wasn't until mid-to-late 20's into 30's that it really started to affect my life. Now I'm trying to fix what I can and just maintain. Be healthier and more active.

Sounds like your already doing that so that's why I would consider genetic, which blows because what can ya do?

[–] saltysel@sh.itjust.works 0 points 1 year ago (2 children)

This is going to the biggest blow to me tbh. So many nuanced problems have been found on Reddit. Hoping some of the data can be transferred elsewhere vs completely deleted but it isn't looking that way.

[–] saltysel@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I gotta ask, after seeing your name a few times now. Is it literally just from the animal or is it an Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood reference? Or something else?

Love the simplicity in a lot of the usernames early on.

[–] saltysel@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Damn. Not sure why I didn't think to do that! Thanks so much!

[–] saltysel@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 year ago (5 children)

Not gonna lie, definitely joined solely for the name and cute mouse logo but I'm happy with the decision so far!

However I can't seem to get any of the apps to work with this instance. It's either not listed (Jerboa) or the url won't add (lemmur). Unless there's a specific way to set up the url that I'm unaware of. Anyone else have any insight? Or is it just a browser thing until it gains more traction?

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