ChaosCoati

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[–] ChaosCoati@midwest.social 8 points 3 days ago

That glare. Hope you’re ok OP!

[–] ChaosCoati@midwest.social 7 points 5 days ago

In the US at least, generic medicines have to have the same active drug in them, but the other ingredients can be different

Also TIL (from the WebMD article I linked) they’re allowed up to a 15% difference in how the body absorbs them

[–] ChaosCoati@midwest.social 8 points 1 week ago (1 children)

For younger kids, Sesame Street and PBS Kids have great learning game apps that don’t collect much data. My kid also enjoyed the Lego Duplo games.

For drawing Sketchbook is good.

[–] ChaosCoati@midwest.social 6 points 1 week ago

Nobody expects the Spanish inquisition

[–] ChaosCoati@midwest.social 2 points 1 week ago

‘es pining for the fjords

[–] ChaosCoati@midwest.social 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Quick, pretend to go back to sleep so you don’t ruin her valentine biscuit surprise

[–] ChaosCoati@midwest.social 3 points 1 week ago

[glances outside at the 6+” on the ground]

I won’t start seeds for about another 2 months, so please keep me updated on your plants so I can garden vicariously until then!

I did order a micro cherry tomato variety the other day that I’m excited to try in my tabletop hydroponic setup. They’re only supposed to grow to be 9” or so tall. I’m really curious how many tomatoes such a small plant may produce. But even if it’s not many, I’m still looking forward to fresh tomatoes in winter.

[–] ChaosCoati@midwest.social 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I can tell how much you care for her, so I know she’ll get back to her best whether that’s 8 km again or a new best

[–] ChaosCoati@midwest.social 4 points 1 week ago

Congrats, that’s a big step! My kid loved (well still loves even as an almost teenager) things you stick to the side of the tub and pour water through.

Similar to this, if you don’t have anything like it yet for bath time. Great to do together and something he can do on his own too.

[–] ChaosCoati@midwest.social 4 points 1 week ago (3 children)

Wishing Mocha a speedy recovery!

[–] ChaosCoati@midwest.social 4 points 1 week ago

I agree, toll roads charge based on the license plate or scannable toll pass. Did you have a toll pass in your old car? Even if you did, they should be able to see the license plate doesn’t match your account. Also when you called them did you call the number listed in the letter you got from them?

I would try looking up the company’s number online and calling that. Then if it is a legitimate toll charge, doing what dan1101 said should suffice. I definitely wouldn’t send them a bill of sale or other paperwork. If they’re still stubborn about it, a letter from the dealership that you traded/sold that vehicle on (date) might work.

[–] ChaosCoati@midwest.social 9 points 1 week ago

Having been fooled by many a bag, this made me chortle

 

My sister in law is very hard to shop for, but she knits and crochets. She also makes kimchi throughout the year, so I painted the ingredients for kimchi on some stitch markers she can use with her knitting projects.

 
 

Outside garden is asleep til spring, but I still grow a few herbs and lettuce for our pet rabbit

 

TLDR: The insurance company has a new policy, set to take effect in February 2025, where they decide how much anesthesia is needed for surgeries. They won’t pay for any anesthesia over that, with exemptions for maternity and pediatric cases and for Connecticut providers.

The article also notes the insurance company reported a $2.3 billion net income increase in June 2024.

Edit to update: Anthem now says they won’t put this policy into effect

 
 

The world's first wooden satellite, built in Japan, is being flown to the International Space Station on a SpaceX mission.

LignoSat will be released into orbit about 400km above the Earth, with researchers hoping it will prove wood is a space-grade material.

LignoSat will stay in orbit for six months, with the electronic components onboard measuring how wood endures the extreme environment of space.

Edit: added sunmary

 

Just in time to start my mystery knit along, I finished both yip yips. The knit eyes worked out really well. I’ve never laughed so much while knitting something, these were a really fun project

Pattern

 

Remember those “Martians” from Sesame Street? A friend asked me to make a couple of these for their kid. My first one is on the left and the pattern photo is on the right. I’m going to try to knit some eye balls instead of using ping pongs, we’ll see how that goes

Pattern

 

This came up unexpectedly and I’m waiting to see what it’ll be. I didn’t plant any squash or pumpkins this year. In fact I’ve never planted either in this garden bed. We affectionately call it our “pumquash” while we wait.

I have it under a greenhouse because we had our first frost warning this weekend, and I’d really like at least one fruit to mature so we can solve the mystery. This is the furthest along.

 

Today’s our first frost date, and I haven’t had a single ripe tomato yet. Time to break out the plant covers and cross my fingers.

I usually make green tomato relish. What are your favorite green tomato canning recipes?

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Today's harvest (i.postimg.cc)
submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) by ChaosCoati@midwest.social to c/gardening@lemmy.world
 

Between earwigs and wildlife this year, the only plants producing are the ones in my porch boxes. The cucumbers are gherkins so I’ve been picking them small so I can make them into sweet pickles. I have 3 jars put up already and enough cucumbers to make #4 this weekend. I just wish I had a small deep pot to can in, it’s such a waste to pull out my big canner. But until I can find one that at least fits pint jars I have to keep using the big pot.

I planted more peas this week and plan to do some more fall planting this weekend. I’m about 2 weeks behind but better late than never.

Edit: I forgot to mention, the leaves in the photo are just for our bunny’s breakfast. Although I will soon be drying some raspberry and blackberry leaves for her to enjoy in the winter.

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submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) by ChaosCoati@midwest.social to c/lemmybread@lemmy.world
 

Fewer people at home this week, so I made a half recipe of my usual Soft French Bread (that’s what the recipe calls it) and baked it in a sandwich loaf pan. Forgot the egg wash but it’s still tasty!

Edit: here’s the recipe

  • 230g warm water
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 1-1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp oil (I usually use olive oil)
  • 355g all purpose flour
  • 1-1/8 tsp instant yeast
  • Mix all ingredients in bread machine on dough cycle. Let rise until end of dough cycle. Shape into loaf and let rise 30 minutes. Bake at 375F for about 25 minutes.
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