Posts by driftingcanyon16

I think it’s probably time for me to get my breasts checked out—so if anyone has a recommendation for a solid private doctor in Washington, D.C., I'm all ears.

Thanks! 👋

Hey

Could someone please walk me through how to add a title to a picture in Word?
I know about the "Insert Caption" feature, but the captions end up being way too big—plus, they keep bumping my images around, which is driving me crazy... I really don't want that happening.

I remember in an older version of Word there was some kind of trick with text boxes or frames where you could just type directly, but I can't seem to find it anywhere now.

thanks 😉

coppergardener said:Well, after that patch test went south, I was basically wiped out in two moves—it was absolutely brutal. Honestly, I feel like a lab bunny that’s been dunked straight into superglue. I am reaching out to all you bright minds for some advice: does anyone know of any gentle yet effective ways to get rid of adhesive residue mixed with God-knows-what kind of irritants and stray clothing fibers? I’ve already tried cleaning with Aveeno thermal gel and various oils—like jojoba, apricot kernel, and rosehip—but there is still so much gunk left behind, and frankly, all this scrubbing is making my skin flare up terribly. Since my back is currently a total mess, and given that I’m prone to hives and dermatitis (plus, I’ve actually got some skin breakage happening right now), please, I beg you, refrain from suggesting heavy-duty furniture removers or anything remotely industrial. 😁

Thanks in advance!

I'm not quite sure how to help since I don't know what kind of adhesive we're dealing with or what its base is. Maybe you could head back to where you got it and ask them to clean it off, or at least give you some pointers? I mean, it feels like acetone or rubbing alcohol should work, but that seems way too harsh given your dermatitis...

I’m going to post an ad here—and mods, please don't move this, because I know there are plenty of people here who actually work with art or have pieces of their own...

So, basically, I’m looking for a piece of art to use for my senior thesis project (I’m studying restoration). Ideally, it would be an oil painting on canvas or perhaps oil on wood. It does need to have at least some level of damage or wear, obviously...

My work is completely free of charge, so this could be a pretty great chance for you to get something restored without paying a professional fee. The owner would just need to cover the cost of materials—which shouldn't be a huge amount—and of course, I’ll provide all the receipts for everything...

I'll return the artwork once the restoration is finished.

So, if you have something that fits the bill, please shoot me a PM—or if you know someone who might be interested, feel free to let them know about this...

Thanks. 🙏

Nicholas King said:I can only say one thing—you’re absolutely killing the messenger. 🙂

That’s basically how the whole debate went down on the main forum thread. Honestly, I have my doubts that anything significant ever happens on those boards without some "higher-up" knowing about it—or even giving the green light first. So, I figured the best thing to do was just provide a summary of where things actually stand.

By the way—I still stand by my original thought—anyone who goes out of their way to post a fraudulent ad deserves a partial ban, and I truly believe that fact should remain entirely independent of whatever else might be going on around here.

I know 🙂. And look, I'm not out here defending anyone—especially not the OP, since I don't even know what he actually wrote, so I haven't really touched on his specific situation or his ban. If he posted a fake ad, then fine.
They should just add a clause to the rules saying: "Insults are allowed and everyone will be happy."
But since that isn't the case right now, I think the moderator should probably be the first one following the rules...

Nicholas King said:Regarding what actually constitutes an insult versus what doesn't generally speaking (and I should probably add a billion disclaimers here—I am referring to the general style of communication), there was some discussion about this right here on the US during those days when things were shifting. If I recall correctly—and no, I’m not going to waste my time digging through the search function—people were reminiscing about the "(good) old days" before political correctness took over; back when people could talk without gloves on and when you were actually allowed—or even encouraged—to tell stupid people they were being stupid. Or something to that effect. I might not be using those exact words, but I don't think I'm missing the point.

So, really, it comes down to how one views the concept of the Democratic Party. What one person considers an insult, another person just sees as an unfiltered, blunt discussion.

So, are you planning to write all that on the thread of some user who already got flagged for being abusive? Or are we talking about having a real, unfiltered debate here... without pulling any punches? 😁
If you take a look at how things are run here in the US these days... It lays out everything pretty clearly—what’s allowed, what isn't, and exactly how we should be talking to one another... 🤷

Now that we've finally moved past the whole debate about moderators and insults, why is mistypanther still allowed to be so disrespectful? Honestly, I don't even care about his writing style—the guy just straight-up insults people. Sometimes he’s blunt about it, other times he tries to be a bit more subtle... but his way of expressing himself is really something else.
I could probably dig up at least ten posts in a matter of minutes right now and lay them all out clearly for you.
And that thread of his, "Are you guys kidding me?", is frankly an insult to everyone who ended up getting hired through the Classifieds section on this subforum.

vividridge7 said:Greetings to everyone,
I was wondering if anyone might be willing—or perhaps even feel inclined—to provide an appraisal of this bronze relief bearing the signature of Franges-Mihanović?
The dimensions are roughly 25x17 cm.
Furthermore, if anyone happens to recognize the specific piece or could kindly point me toward a more seasoned expert on his body of work, I would be most grateful.



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slybear3 said:Portrait of King Peter I by Oton Iveković
It’s from the early 1900s. Apparently, it was a gift to the family from Stjepan Radic, given by King Alexander Karadjordjevic himself. I was wondering if anyone here might have an idea of what a piece like this could be worth on the market today?http://img408.imageshack.us/i/p2020107.jpg/

To get both of those appraised, you’d probably be best off reaching out to the MoMA. http://www.moma.org/

velvettiger2 said:Hi everyone,
I'm new here—just trying to find my footing—and I was wondering how I might go about uploading photos so someone could help identify some artwork. I've inherited a few pieces recently—nothing too flashy, just things left to me—and I'm curious to know who the artists might be and if they hold any real value, though I can't seem to figure out how to get the images posted for you all to see.
🤷

Just head over to a site like Imgur or similar, hit upload, and—this part is key—make sure to resize the image before you send it. I think 600x800 is usually the sweet spot for forums like this. Once it's uploaded, just grab the BBCode link (they usually give you a few options) and paste that right into your post... and you're good to go.

http://www.forum.com/showthread.php?t=188904

Maybe you should try asking over there? 🤷

Good luck with everything...

casualgardener13 said:Hey everyone!

Has anyone here actually tried buying a dog trailer? I've been checking out local bike shops all over town, but nobody seems to carry them—it’s like they don't even exist locally... I just can't find any.

Has anyone had luck ordering one from an overseas retailer?

I'd love to hear any advice or experiences you might have... 😉

just a thought 🙏
Lucky dog. 😍

Karen Peterson8 said:Maybe you were just running on zero sleep.
I know from experience that I struggle to get my contacts in if my eyes are exhausted.
Or perhaps there's just some buildup on them despite your regular cleaning; it might be worth having them professionally polished.

Wait, what kind of pills for depolarization?
And what do you mean by polishing? I've never actually done that before...

Ronald Sanchez14 said:It just doesn't seem right—I was reading somewhere that you’re supposed to wash it only twice a week...
Man, I am seriously reaching my breaking point with this... sometimes the itching gets so bad that I honestly wonder if my hair is just going to fall out right then and there...

You should really grab that CeraVe shampoo from Ducray—it’s the Kelual DS one. Honestly, it worked wonders for me right away. I've always dealt with oily dandruff before, but I’ve never had it feel this itchy... and let me tell you, that kind of itching is just pure torture... 😲
It’s a bit pricier, sure—but honestly, it’s worth every penny... even if it does sting a little at the register. $30You can totally pair it with that Dalton shampoo from MuscleTech—it’s actually worth the price... $13You get quite a bit of it—it’s really mild, too—plus it doubles as a body wash. I don't want to jinx anything, but...
Once a week, you take one—then you move on to the next...
Look, just wash your hair twice a week—seriously, don't even think about doing it every day, or you're only going to make things worse... And whatever you do, stay away from putting oils on your scalp. Your issue is dandruff, and adding oil to the mix is just going to feed the problem...

Maria Fisher46 said:It's impossible to say for sure without an actual exam, but it might be a type of eyelid inflammation called blepharitis squamosa—which usually shows up as tiny flakes or yellowish buildup right at the base of the lashes... and you often see some temporary lash loss along with it. Once those flakes are cleared away, the skin tends to look pretty red.

This stuff often goes hand-in-hand with seborrheic dermatitis (basically dandruff) on the scalp. Also, because the oil glands in the eyelids aren't working quite right, a lot of patients end up complaining about dry eye symptoms—that "gritty" feeling like there's sand in your eyes, stinging, or just general eye fatigue...

If that's what's going on, you'd need to follow a specific hygiene routine. That usually means washing the eyelid margins daily with a diluted baby shampoo using a Q-tip, plus doing some gentle eyelid massages. Sometimes, depending on what your doctor suggests, you might also need local treatments like ointments or drops.

Keep in mind, this is all just guesswork here. I'd really recommend seeing a doctor so they can figure out exactly what's happening and get you the right treatment plan.

Best regards. 😉

Thanks so much for the reply 😉
Honestly, I wasn't expecting such a 😁
now that I've been doing a little Googling about dermatitis... sometimes the skin around my mouth gets red and flaky too, mostly on one side. I just figured it was from the weather changes since it isn't anything major... 😲
And I do deal with oily dandruff, especially behind my ears, but again, nothing too crazy.
Could the flaking get worse? And the part about losing eyelashes is definitely making me a little nervous.

Hi there,

I guess the title pretty much says it all. Over the last month or so, I’ve started noticing this skin flaking on my eyelids—specifically right along the lash line.
It’s never happened to me before, and I don't even wear makeup. It isn't red or irritated, and it doesn't really hurt... more like just a feeling of tired eyes, if that makes sense.
Any idea why this might be happening?
Could it just be because the seasons are changing?

redharbor9 said:Is this lack of sleep a subjective guess or a clinical finding?

The girl probably knows if she's sleep-deprived or not.

Obviously she knows. 🙂

We can debate the research—actually, I'm down to hear if you have anything interesting, but saying someone is imagining things just because you read some studies is overkill.

Where did I say she was imagining it just because I read research?
My take that she's making it up comes from that obsession with needing tons of sleep. In my years of experience dealing with this, it’s always the same story with people asking me how to sleep less or how I manage to function on 2-3 hours a night... Once they stop convincing themselves they need massive amounts of sleep or that they aren't sleeping enough, the whole problem vanishes...

Maybe you could give her tips on how to get "quality" sleep while sleeping less. Right now, she doesn't know how to do that and she's exhausted. 🙂

She already got that advice.
🙂
Instead of constantly repeating that she's tired, she should focus on how 5 hours will be plenty... Like, if she actually wants this, she needs to focus on how much sleep she'll get before hitting the pillow—specifically what time she plans to wake up. That forces the brain to compress REM cycles into that window and space them out so they finish right when she wakes up, letting her wake up naturally (which is why I haven't used an alarm clock in years). It results in total refreshment. She'll feel more rested than someone who slept 10 hours but got jerked awake mid-REM...

It’s subjective, though....😁 ...I mean, everyone has their own take on it, regardless of what it actually is.

redharbor9 said:Is this lack of sleep a subjective guess or a clinical finding?

The girl probably knows if she's sleep-deprived or not.

Obviously she knows. 🙂

We can debate the research—actually, I'm down to hear if you have anything interesting, but saying someone is imagining things just because you read some studies is overkill.

Where did I say she was imagining it just because I read research?
My take that she's making it up comes from that obsession with needing tons of sleep. In my years of experience dealing with this, it’s always the same story with people asking me how to sleep less or how I manage to function on 2-3 hours a night... Once they stop convincing themselves they need massive amounts of sleep or that they aren't sleeping enough, the whole problem vanishes...

Maybe you could give her tips on how to get "quality" sleep while sleeping less. Right now, she doesn't know how to do that and she's exhausted. 🙂

She already got that advice.
🙂
Instead of constantly repeating that she's tired, she should focus on how 5 hours will be plenty... Like, if she actually wants this, she needs to focus on how much sleep she'll get before hitting the pillow—specifically what time she plans to wake up. That forces the brain to compress REM cycles into that window and space them out so they finish right when she wakes up, letting her wake up naturally (which is why I haven't used an alarm clock in years). It results in total refreshment. She'll feel more rested than someone who slept 10 hours but got jerked awake mid-REM...

Glad we're on the same page here.🙂

redharbor9 said:Is this lack of sleep a subjective guess or a clinical finding?

The girl probably knows if she's sleep-deprived or not.

Obviously she knows. 🙂

We can debate the research—actually, I'm down to hear if you have anything interesting, but saying someone is imagining things just because you read some studies is overkill.

Where did I say she was imagining it just because I read research?
My take that she's making it up comes from that obsession with needing tons of sleep. In my years of experience dealing with this, it’s always the same story with people asking me how to sleep less or how I manage to function on 2-3 hours a night... Once they stop convincing themselves they need massive amounts of sleep or that they aren't sleeping enough, the whole problem vanishes...

Maybe you could give her tips on how to get "quality" sleep while sleeping less. Right now, she doesn't know how to do that and she's exhausted. 🙂

She already got that advice.
🙂
Instead of constantly repeating that she's tired, she should focus on how 5 hours will be plenty... Like, if she actually wants this, she needs to focus on how much sleep she'll get before hitting the pillow—specifically what time she plans to wake up. That forces the brain to compress REM cycles into that window and space them out so they finish right when she wakes up, letting her wake up naturally (which is why I haven't used an alarm clock in years). It results in total refreshment. She'll feel more rested than someone who slept 10 hours but got jerked awake mid-REM...

Just through sheer willpower? I'm not mocking you or anything, but I find that a little hard to wrap my head around—it seems like such an incredibly difficult thing for most people to actually pull off.

redharbor9 said:Is this lack of sleep a subjective guess or a clinical finding?

The girl probably knows if she's sleep-deprived or not.

Obviously she knows. 🙂

We can debate the research—actually, I'm down to hear if you have anything interesting, but saying someone is imagining things just because you read some studies is overkill.

Where did I say she was imagining it just because I read research?
My take that she's making it up comes from that obsession with needing tons of sleep. In my years of experience dealing with this, it’s always the same story with people asking me how to sleep less or how I manage to function on 2-3 hours a night... Once they stop convincing themselves they need massive amounts of sleep or that they aren't sleeping enough, the whole problem vanishes...

Maybe you could give her tips on how to get "quality" sleep while sleeping less. Right now, she doesn't know how to do that and she's exhausted. 🙂

She already got that advice.
🙂
Instead of constantly repeating that she's tired, she should focus on how 5 hours will be plenty... Like, if she actually wants this, she needs to focus on how much sleep she'll get before hitting the pillow—specifically what time she plans to wake up. That forces the brain to compress REM cycles into that window and space them out so they finish right when she wakes up, letting her wake up naturally (which is why I haven't used an alarm clock in years). It results in total refreshment. She'll feel more rested than someone who slept 10 hours but got jerked awake mid-REM...

I'm running into that same dilemma again, looking at your quote above...😁...but hey, could you walk me through that in a bit more detail if you don't mind? Like, how long does this repetition or focus period actually last? I'd love a little more info on the actual execution of it... honestly, I'm just asking for myself—my sleep schedule is a complete disaster right now, and I have such a hard time waking up or even just getting out of bed in the morning 😉

redharbor9 said:I'm not even giving advice...

Trying to make up for lost sleep... yeah, right. Such a spoiled brat, thinking she can just sleep her way out of it.☕

Yeah, she'd sleep more if she actually believed she was sleep-deprived... You want to go down the rabbit hole of actual sleep studies and the data behind it?🙂

It’s not about her being "convinced" of anything—she actually isn't getting enough sleep. I think she knows better than anyone whether she's exhausted or not. We can definitely talk about research, and honestly, I'm all ears if you have something interesting to share, but telling her she's just imagining things because you read some study somewhere feels like a bit much. Maybe instead of that, you could offer some tips on how to get more out of less sleep—you know, making it "quality" sleep? Right now, she hasn't figured that part out yet, and she's definitely running on empty... 🙂

redharbor9 said:Look, if you’d stop obsessing over how you aren't sleeping enough and exhausting yourself by trying to "catch up," your life would actually be easier. You're basically manifesting your own problems by convincing yourself they exist.

🤦
What if you just stopped giving unsolicited advice?
Exhausting yourself by trying to "make up" for lost sleep... yeah, right. Like she's some spoiled kid who could just nap her way out of everything ☕

bluewalker33 said:Tell me if it’s actually dangerous to be running on just 4 or 5 hours of sleep... junior year has been absolutely brutal, and it honestly feels like the workload just keeps piling up higher and higher. It’s easily the hardest year yet.

I’m already completely burnt out and exhausted, but I guess I have to grind through it like everyone else. The real struggle is figuring out how to balance everything, stay organized, and maybe squeeze in more than five hours of sleep once in a while.
And one last thing—is it even normal to feel this pushed to the limit when there are still seven months left? (Though we do get a 15-day break in mid-December) ????

Sorry if this sounds a bit messy, I'm in a rush.

I was thinking the exact same thing... 😢 this year has been absolutely killer for me. I've got two days from 9 to 5, one day from 9 to 7, and another one that runs from 9 to 8 😲 Friday is technically free, but there's a lecture and an elective I have to take. I honestly don't get people who design these schedules. I'm just going to have to make the most of my time on campus and try to get organized. What a mess...

I have that too 😁
My hair is straight and light brown, though I’ll occasionally run into those thick, black, curly patches... kind of looks like bird feathers 😁