GiantChickDicks

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[–] GiantChickDicks@lemmy.ml 16 points 8 months ago (1 children)

For some people this works well. I am an introvert, and my alone time is necessary. Having a part of the day only for me is helpful. My partner feels the same way. Our schedules are mostly dictated by work, so we sometimes move closer together schedule-wise on the weekends. It's a good balance for us, and we complement each other more because of it.

[–] GiantChickDicks@lemmy.ml 8 points 9 months ago

I'm actually surprised that my area of Wisconsin has the majority of these within a 15 minute walk. Bar included, of course. It makes me appreciate my neighborhood more.

[–] GiantChickDicks@lemmy.ml 6 points 9 months ago

She is so darling!

[–] GiantChickDicks@lemmy.ml 3 points 9 months ago (3 children)

I cannot believe the ignorance and hatred on this site for pit bulls. Reddit was just as terrible. My most downvoted comments of all time have to do with pit bulls and breed stereotyping in general.

I've worked in the animal industries for decades and have a lot of first-hand experience with dogs, but all that means nothing in the eyes of people who would rather be afraid of stories they tell themselves. It's so disheartening.

[–] GiantChickDicks@lemmy.ml 4 points 9 months ago (5 children)

Yeah, probably when the system changes.

[–] GiantChickDicks@lemmy.ml 5 points 9 months ago

This is the correct response. I don't know a single vet who hasn't done a spay-abort, and I've worked in animal welfare for decades.

[–] GiantChickDicks@lemmy.ml 8 points 11 months ago

One of the freed hostages talked about that in the article. Her husband is still being held. They appear to know.

[–] GiantChickDicks@lemmy.ml 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I may default to duck if only cooking for myself or one other person. It turned out great! I have not had duck gravy, but now I must. I made a cranberry cherry chutney last night that was pretty satisfying, though.

[–] GiantChickDicks@lemmy.ml 2 points 11 months ago (3 children)

It could also be because fewer Americans have time to spend cooking dinner, and turkeys are large, cumbersome, and time consuming to cook well. I love to cook, and I love to cook turkey. I've converted a good amount of people over the years who said they don't enjoy it.

All that said, I only make it three or four times a year for the reasons above. That, and it's not practical when you're cooking for two unless you can find butchered pieces. I'm making a duck instead today, but I wish I was making turkey.

[–] GiantChickDicks@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This isn't entirely accurate. Unless it's a repeat offender when it comes to biting or the animal is exhibiting symptoms of illness, the general practice is for the animal to be quarantined for ten days either at home or a veterinary clinic or shelter. The animal must have exams performed by a veterinarian every few days to check for signs of illness. At the end of the ten day period, the animal must have one final exam to be released from quarantine. After each exam a report must be sent to the county humane officer.

This is the protocol in the state of Wisconsin. I've worked in shelters and veterinary clinics in the state, so this is something we deal with regularly. Last year we even had a dog bite another person while they were supposed to be quarantining at home. That dog was not euthanized.

[–] GiantChickDicks@lemmy.ml 10 points 1 year ago

I am a very casual gamer, but my partner is much more invested and skilled when it comes to gaming. I ended up really enjoying watching him play Returnal, to the point that I'd be annoyed if he played without me. It was visually beautiful, the story was movie-like, and I was even helpful in watching where the monsters were so they didn't sneak up on him.

I hope he wants to replay it, because I'd love to watch it again. Highly recommend!

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