I’ve chosen not to and I think everyone will be happier for it

They Ratatouille’d you

I’m still struggling both physically and mentally. Forcing myself to do stuff is backfiring and causing a lot of stress. But the alternative is to just do nothing? Indefinitely?

I’ve inexpertly taken the soil samples and only just remembered - even if they come back safe I might not use the soil because there’s the cat poo to consider.

When I adopted Melbcat she was an outdoor girlie. While that was years ago and she’s now adjusted to being a litterbox enjoyer, I can’t promise the same for the visiting cats or possums.

Maybe in future then

Thanks, that sounds nice and cheap.

I want to do tiny sugar pumpkins too but that might be too many plants

Oh and I forgot who had the chillos that were at risk of getting too cold - but you can buy or make covers to go over the top of them.

Even put them in a plastic tub with a lid as a temporary greenhouse til you can get something else sorted

If I was to grow zucchini in pots would a tripod of Brunnings bamboo stakes be enough support? (The thin kind?) Or should I go for a thicker individual wooden stake for each, or a cheap wooden lattice?

I probably wouldn’t be letting the fruit get full size. More young tender zukes

cracks teeth

Mmm, al dente

All of the cassowary has been eaten so I would like the cooked stone please

Yeah :( Pretty shoddy move on their part

Yeah, I’m not a Lego person, was just thinking about how buildings and bridges stayed up… but yeah I think they put more work into marketing than functionality and it just won’t work :( It seems very poorly designed.

Edit: If you were curious though the bit at 2:17 was my thought process https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iqyLlscQrvQ

Superglue alone often needs to be supported as it dries or might not be strong enough

The problem is not only does it make poor recommendations that affect the legal outcome and safety of the child.

The LLM has also now got hold of sensitive and potentially identifiable personal information, which is now subject to the company’s own rules of how that information will be handled and disclosed.

Edit: The gathering of the sensitive personal information also wasn’t disclosed or consented to.

So I don’t think it should be used for this purpose. The use here was completely inappropriate.

I’ve also refused to allow my GP to use AI to take notes during the consultation, because I don’t think the owner of that technology should have access to my medical information or give itself permission to disclose it.

Ps. In the infancy of AI I used to participate in citizen science projects as a volunteer, training the models to recognise slides with cancer cells. I also watched in interest as it was used to generate simple forms challenging parking fines (?) for those who couldn’t afford legal assistance.

So it’s not like I’m screaming about technology being bad and Thomas Edison being a witch. I simply think a lot of corner cutting and misuse is happening without regulations, and leading to real harm.

Are the snap together joints giving out under the weight? It looks like a lot of unsupported limbs there and unequal distribution of weight.

I dunno if a dab of glue or green stuff at the joins would be cheating but perhaps if you built the legs first as kind of an arch, perhaps with something supporting them underneath, and then assembled the rest of it while being supported by a doll frame.

The head is over the neck and over one leg so maybe that might stay put. The tail is going to be most at risk of snapping off

I feel like the sleazy types have become bolder since the pando

I sure don’t.

To be fair some of it could be ‘hobby in closet so you yourself don’t trip over it’

I used to consider putting a small desk and folding chair inside a closet so whenever I wasn’t working on something I could just shut the door.

<— also a trash panda

I need to wash some dishes but can’t do that while also lying down in bed.

I’m sure you understand the difficulty.

Keep the lettuce coming 🥬

I’m getting so sick of people, particularly the special units. Dreaming of being left the fuck alone.

(Not you guys, we’re cool.)

I’m not sure if the weight would be enough to trip the lever, haven’t actually used one yet, but you could try a cat trap?

I’m just concerned for a domestic bunny is all. Other than cats there’s wet grass and disease

Edit: Never mind, apparently they don’t work well for bunnies. Some better advice here https://www.ohiohouserabbitrescue.org/i-want-to-learn/tips-for-catching-a-stray/