Polkira

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[–] Polkira@piefed.ca 3 points 3 weeks ago

I have one that I keep all the cards I got at my wedding in. Mind you it looks more like a decorative box that's book shaped than an actual fake book.

[–] Polkira@piefed.ca 6 points 1 month ago

The first one was 2 weeks outside of warranty, the second one we're currently waiting on the manufacturer and their mechanic. It's a whole thing but it's looking like it might be a refund at this point since it's taking so long for them to even come look at it.

The first one wasn't repaired because the part was back-ordered and by the time we repaired it it wouldve ended up costing the same as a new one.

[–] Polkira@piefed.ca 9 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Anything that's sold in Canada? I'm in the market for a new washer after my last two died on the 2 year mark.

[–] Polkira@piefed.ca 6 points 1 month ago

No suggestions on the adhesive issues, but I recently bought period underwear to try out instead of the disposable pads. I can't give a review yet because I haven't had a chance to actually use them but might be worth looking into! I bought some from Costco but I just grabbed another pair from the grocery store because they were in boy shorts style and I find that more comfortable. Brand that I just bought is Revolcares, Costco one that I bought was Knix.

I usually wear cotton underwear with Kotex pads, biggest issue I've had is sometimes the adhesive pulls on the gusset seam depending on the underwear. I haven't experienced the adhesive balling like that.

[–] Polkira@piefed.ca 2 points 1 month ago

This one hasn't flowered yet but the flowers are super cool looking! it did put out a peduncle but it's right on top of the soil so the buds blasted off before blooming

 

I just adore this plant

[–] Polkira@piefed.ca 2 points 1 month ago

Lol I'm glad you found them because I did not know what they were called. I picked em up from my local nursery, they're pretty sturdy and were under $10 CAD

[–] Polkira@piefed.ca 3 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I think this is a pretty neat idea! For some smaller pots I use a tray filled with water (linked below) for them to butt-chug and then I move them to an empty tray to dry before putting them back in their place

4" plant pot to help with scale.

I've seen others use their bathtub but I like the idea of not risking dirt/perlite/etc. clogging up the drains. Depending on your drain you could use a metal debris catcher thingy like I have in my laundry room sink (I found mine at the dollar store):

 

Thought you all might appreciate a follow-up now that a bunch of leaves have come in. Here's hoping they remain for at least 6 months, that last dormancy took forever!

[–] Polkira@piefed.ca 20 points 2 months ago (9 children)

I wish our government would regulate this shit. Airlines shouldn't be able to nickle and dime like this. Prices just keep going up 😒

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The leaves are definitely the show-stopper, but the flowers are pretty too :)

[–] Polkira@piefed.ca 5 points 2 months ago

It's super pretty! I love the sunstress colour 😍

 

🌸

[–] Polkira@piefed.ca 4 points 3 months ago

Not much point in running from it, you're already getting wet if you're caught out in it 🤷‍♀️. I'll run if I hear thunder though, don't want to get electrocuted.

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submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by Polkira@piefed.ca to c/houseplants@mander.xyz
 

The plant is a Dioscorea elephantipes. Been raising this cute little one since he was a seed in July 2023 :)

[–] Polkira@piefed.ca 4 points 3 months ago

The lithops? I like them! I have a couple that are mostly green but they're pretty low maintenance

[–] Polkira@piefed.ca 5 points 3 months ago
 

My friend and I like to swap cuttings, I made out like a bandit this time :P

I only had about 5 cuttings for her this time, going to have to step up my game! (I'm running out of plants she doesn't already have 😰)

 

 

It's in a 2" pot for reference. Super cute and compact :)

 

After treating for spider mites when I first got it (May of this year) the leaves weren't doing so hot. The new leaf is beautiful though!

Also already has a baby that popped up last month :)

 

Thought you might all enjoy this curious little cardinal checking out the security camera :)

 

She started as such a little pup and now her leaves are bigger than my hand

I got her about 2 years ago.

 

Forgive the new account, I just moved my account over from lemmy.ca.

I'm working on losing weight right now and needed to rant a little. Currently in the luteal phase of my cycle and all I want to do is eat! What I would give to eat everything in my recently stocked fridge... 😩

On the plus side, I'm down a little over 5 lbs!

Any tips on taking my mind off of food would be greatly appreciated. Feel free to join in on venting.

Currently craving chocolate, breakfast bagel sandwiches, sushi, and the costco sized container of grapes in my fridge... and pancakes with looootttss of syrup.

Thank you for listening!

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