Shinyitis Support Group

[DeloresRose]

Some shelters do all that but many do not around here. I did not argue against the cost the shelter charged in any way. Point is there are many animals that do not get that advantage that need homes. Your minimum requirements would eliminate at least 50% of pet owners which I personally find unacceptable. I know full well what would have happened to my pets had I not took them in and make no apologies for what I can't afford, they are well cared. I've been taking in cats since I was 18yo and not one has contacted any disease or heartworms. They have all been indoor/outdoor pets btw.

A lot of kill shelters in my area - I can’t speak for other places - only require the fee and that you either own your home, or can provide proof that the pet is allowed at your rental.

This is different from private rescue and other shelters. For one thing, kill shelters are funded by the county. Others rely solely on fees and donations.

The latter can require anything they want, they make the rules. Some make blanket rules about fences, others it’s on a dog by dog basis.

If you don’t have a fence, you’ll be excluded by some, but welcome by others.

The reason kill shelters have a less restrictive policy is because they don’t have the luxury that privately funded shelters have of turning down animals when they’re at capacity. Kill shelters simply have to pick an animal to euthanize to make room for the next one.

And that’s where we got our fist dog. A mixed puppy that was set to be euthanized in 3 days due to overcrowding. We would have met requirements elsewhere because we’d bought a house, but the fees were higher, and we knew this pup was us or death. And we did as well as we could for him. I guess it was good enough, because he lived to be 15.5

And I know that you’re an intelligent, resourceful, and kind person who’d do whatever it takes for animals in your care.

I’m sorry I even started the rant. I never meant it to be a personal attack against anyone, much less you.

 

[lupinehorror]

got two dashboard mounts for phones that i didn't order from amazon today. not cheapies either. don't have a car.
do, now, have the stainless bonza i bought 6 weeks ago.
shiny.

 

[charlie1465]

Afternoon shiners

/rant

A well known vape company have again sent me samples via UPS after I told them not too, twice. UPS sent me a nasty official letter as the attached invoice stated "sale" not "sample" and the value of three devices totalled 0.03 USD, yup 3 cents ... wt*

So hours spent wrangling with that today trying to fend off import tax, brokerage fees and a £13 per day storage fee.

No conclusion yet, have to wait till monday and phone UPS, again, again. ( They are on my Christmas card list now)

to a certain member on here who said they believe I and other reviewers on here get paid. No, we pay to review! Time, effort and hassle.

/end rant

Thanks I needed that, just scroll on by my dears.

Going out for a pint of Guinness.

I'm outraged.... Paid... Your joking. A lot of effort and stress goes into reviewing and a constant need to clear my desk from packages. Personally I do it to inform other vapers choices and I resent that the cynical amongst us think differently.... Jeez.

Some people... Yes you... You know who you are.... Get a life and do something constructive.

There I've said it and rant over too

 

[charlie1465]

Here's a good one - I got scammed on vape supplies for the first time in August and didn't realize it until yesterday. I've been pretty good at spotting counterfeit and cloned products and avoiding them in the countless vape gear purchases I've made on Ebay over the years. This one was from Amazon, though.

I've been using Cotton Bacon Prime for a couple of years now and I prefer it to the massive bag of Muji I bought when I started rebuilding way back when. It's easier to work with and seems to wick better than the fluffier brands like Native Wicks or COTN which tend to have little pills in the fibers, are harder to separate evenly and break apart when you comb out the ends. I go through a lot of wick as I'm sure many of you do as well, so I buy it in advance to make sure i always have some.

In August, I bought a three pack of "Wick 'N' Vape Cotton Bacon Prime" from a seller on Amazon. Yesterday I got around to opening it and there was definitely something off. It was super soft and fluffy and had some of those little pills in the fibers. I hit Wick 'N' Vape's site to check for authentication and realized that the packages I received had no QR codes or scratch off authentication on them. I opened the other two just to check and yep, fake.

How desperate do you have to be to counterfeit vape cotton? It's like five bucks per pack. They looked identical to the genuine product too, aside from the lack of the codes on the back. I contacted Amazon and they refunded me so no harm done but I'm just befuddled by the experience. Ridiculous.

Maybe I should repackage that lawn bag full of Muji and sell it. Am I missing out?

Hi level of counterfeit gear on Amazon and the cotton bacon is a known no no from there.

I use it exclusively it does seem to wick better and I particularly like how it teases apart easily.

Still not much harm done

 

[Rob B.]

Good morning Shiny's.

Hoping everyone is having a good weekend so far.

@charlie1465 I am very happy to see you here with us Charlie. I hope the transfusions are helping you feel better. I feel bad that such a great/nice guy like you has to go through such terrible stuff. I don't know how much more of the chemo and transfusions you have to go through, but I hope they are doing what's going to fully heal you and let you move on with your life. We/I love you Charlie, and look forward to many years of getting to know you even better.

 

[AngeNZ]

Morning shinies

Here's a good one - I got scammed on vape supplies for the first time in August and didn't realize it until yesterday. I've been pretty good at spotting counterfeit and cloned products and avoiding them in the countless vape gear purchases I've made on Ebay over the years. This one was from Amazon, though.

I've been using Cotton Bacon Prime for a couple of years now and I prefer it to the massive bag of Muji I bought when I started rebuilding way back when. It's easier to work with and seems to wick better than the fluffier brands like Native Wicks or COTN which tend to have little pills in the fibers, are harder to separate evenly and break apart when you comb out the ends. I go through a lot of wick as I'm sure many of you do as well, so I buy it in advance to make sure i always have some.

In August, I bought a three pack of "Wick 'N' Vape Cotton Bacon Prime" from a seller on Amazon. Yesterday I got around to opening it and there was definitely something off. It was super soft and fluffy and had some of those little pills in the fibers. I hit Wick 'N' Vape's site to check for authentication and realized that the packages I received had no QR codes or scratch off authentication on them. I opened the other two just to check and yep, fake.

How desperate do you have to be to counterfeit vape cotton? It's like five bucks per pack. They looked identical to the genuine product too, aside from the lack of the codes on the back. I contacted Amazon and they refunded me so no harm done but I'm just befuddled by the experience. Ridiculous.

Maybe I should repackage that lawn bag full of Muji and sell it. Am I missing out?

I'm another CB prime fan - tried and love native wicks and kendo gold, but prime seems to suit my RTAs better, and I find it easier to separate into a wick and use. I got Cotn lump last week to try. It's so soft and fluffy, and a bit knobbly and it seems to last longer than prime in my RDAs - but I'm still going with Prime in the RTAs. I dunno what blend is in CB prime, but I love it

 

[Letitia]

A lot of kill shelters in my area - I can’t speak for other places - only require the fee and that you either own your home, or can provide proof that the pet is allowed at your rental.

This is different from private rescue and other shelters. For one thing, kill shelters are funded by the county. Others rely solely on fees and donations.

The latter can require anything they want, they make the rules. Some make blanket rules about fences, others it’s on a dog by dog basis.

If you don’t have a fence, you’ll be excluded by some, but welcome by others.

The reason kill shelters have a less restrictive policy is because they don’t have the luxury that privately funded shelters have of turning down animals when they’re at capacity. Kill shelters simply have to pick an animal to euthanize to make room for the next one.

And that’s where we got our fist dog. A mixed puppy that was set to be euthanized in 3 days due to overcrowding. We would have met requirements elsewhere because we’d bought a house, but the fees were higher, and we knew this pup was us or death. And we did as well as we could for him. I guess it was good enough, because he lived to be 15.5

And I know that you’re an intelligent, resourceful, and kind person who’d do whatever it takes for animals in your care.

I’m sorry I even started the rant. I never meant it to be a personal attack against anyone, much less you.

I understand that it wasn't an attack but felt compelled to answer. There was a time in my life all I could provide was love, food and shelter, fleas treatments. I simply need an animal in my life like many others. I stand by what I said, some of us just have a different perspective on what the essentials are. I understand your pov and also understand the mother's pov. Personally I don't believe either is flawed.

 

[jandrew]

Morning shinies ... a week of above freezing temps and a bit of rain has removed the early snowfall and it is a whopping 7°C this morning ...

On the downside, the river level is fairly high for this time of year and the ground is saturated (and more rain tomorrow), and if things don't get a chance to dry out before winter really hits, then the spring flood outlook doesn't look good.

On the plus side, I've got coffee and vape supplies and even have some shiny in transit for next week.

 

[Eskie]

Here's a good one - I got scammed on vape supplies for the first time in August and didn't realize it until yesterday. I've been pretty good at spotting counterfeit and cloned products and avoiding them in the countless vape gear purchases I've made on Ebay over the years. This one was from Amazon, though.

I've been using Cotton Bacon Prime for a couple of years now and I prefer it to the massive bag of Muji I bought when I started rebuilding way back when. It's easier to work with and seems to wick better than the fluffier brands like Native Wicks or COTN which tend to have little pills in the fibers, are harder to separate evenly and break apart when you comb out the ends. I go through a lot of wick as I'm sure many of you do as well, so I buy it in advance to make sure i always have some.

In August, I bought a three pack of "Wick 'N' Vape Cotton Bacon Prime" from a seller on Amazon. Yesterday I got around to opening it and there was definitely something off. It was super soft and fluffy and had some of those little pills in the fibers. I hit Wick 'N' Vape's site to check for authentication and realized that the packages I received had no QR codes or scratch off authentication on them. I opened the other two just to check and yep, fake.

How desperate do you have to be to counterfeit vape cotton? It's like five bucks per pack. They looked identical to the genuine product too, aside from the lack of the codes on the back. I contacted Amazon and they refunded me so no harm done but I'm just befuddled by the experience. Ridiculous.

Maybe I should repackage that lawn bag full of Muji and sell it. Am I missing out?

Why would someone counterfeit cotton? It's not exactly a high ticket item, there's more to be made with batteries with a lot less effort.

 

[NolaMel]

Morning shinies ... a week of above freezing temps and a bit of rain has removed the early snowfall and it is a whopping 7°C this morning ...

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On the downside, the river level is fairly high for this time of year and the ground is saturated (and more rain tomorrow), and if things don't get a chance to dry out before winter really hits, then the spring flood outlook doesn't look good.

On the plus side, I've got coffee and vape supplies and even have some shiny in transit for next week.

What a beautiful view to enjoy with a morning vape and some coffee! It relaxes me just looking at your picture

 

[DeloresRose]

What a beautiful view to enjoy with a morning vape and some coffee! It relaxes me just looking at your picture

Right? I could live with that.

I’m making black beans and rice for dinner, cornbread on the side. Taking a break to test the Cap sugar cookie. Tastes like kettle corn to me. Might be my taste buds are a bit off from tasting the sauce. Seemed bland, so I added about 3 times as much curry and turmeric.

 

[Rob B.]

Right? I could live with that.

I’m making black beans and rice for dinner, cornbread on the side. Taking a break to test the Cap sugar cookie. Tastes like kettle corn to me. Might be my taste buds are a bit off from tasting the sauce. Seemed bland, so I added about 3 times as much curry and turmeric.

Is that an invitation to dinner?

 

[stratus.vaping]

I'm outraged.... Paid... Your joking. A lot of effort and stress goes into reviewing and a constant need to clear my desk from packages. Personally I do it to inform other vapers choices and I resent that the cynical amongst us think differently.... Jeez.

Some people... Yes you... You know who you are.... Get a life and do something constructive.

There I've said it and rant over too

Let's have a slap up lunch on our fees! Do you like bread and marg?

 

[DeloresRose]

Is that an invitation to dinner?

Come on over!

 

[Bigbob2322]

I'll bring the wine. Or beer!!!

 

[muth]

we can change to eating pets thread.

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This really disturbs me. PLEASE can you try not to post anything like this again? I'd very much appreciate it, thank you.

 

[muth]

Good Day Shinies Don't know why I didn't think of coming here first. After all, you are the purchase champions of ECF. Has anyone had issues with shipments from Sourcemore. There is a mod I want (Hong Kong Warehouse) and only 13 left and great price. Should I feel confident in pulling the trigger? Thx

 

[lupinehorror]

Good Day Shinies Don't know why I didn't think of coming here first. After all, you are the purchase champions of ECF. Has anyone had issues with shipments from Sourcemore. There is a mod I want (Hong Kong Warehouse) and only 13 left and great price. Should I feel confident in pulling the trigger? Thx

you should. never had a problem with them.

 

[charlie1465]

Let's have a slap up lunch on our fees! Do you like bread and marg?

I can do the marg but couldn't possibly stretch to bread as well

 

[charlie1465]

Good Day Shinies Don't know why I didn't think of coming here first. After all, you are the purchase champions of ECF. Has anyone had issues with shipments from Sourcemore. There is a mod I want (Hong Kong Warehouse) and only 13 left and great price. Should I feel confident in pulling the trigger? Thx

Sourcemore are trustworthy I use them a lot and never a problem. Their shipping gets to me in France within 10 days. It's never been longer..

Good guys