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    Pets(and why the world is a better place because of them)

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         As a child,then young adult, I grew up with dogs. Mutts and purebreds(American Eskimo), brindle Pit Bull(sweetest thing in the world, but hated the mailman). During these times I also had rats(white males), turtles(store bought & wild). Dogs are fairly easy to maintain as are the other pets I've mentioned.
         I've also had fish(freshwater only), form Bettas to freshwater crabs(5 star escape artists) and pygmy albino catfish(they "blink"!). I started out with the usual bare tank>plastic plant>real plant as I learned good husbandry for fish. I eventually ended up being able to set up a tank(5-75 gallon), planted with fish and have it stable enough to sustain itself without doing much more than feed the inhabitants and top off the water. I ran a 55 more than 3 years like that.
         The "trick" is to strike a balance between fish & plant. This includes choosing plants that not only clean the water and look great but also supply food to some of the inhabitants. Loaches to take care of tank snails(they leave everyone else alone), catfish, crab, shrimp, algae eaters to do the brunt of tank/environment cleaning/maintenance, plants to absorb excess ammonia/waste and oxygenate the water(some not all), even the "ornamentation" used provide shelter/base for plants/fish and can be used to grow certain algae/moss that adds to the view.
         The types of fish and plant and ornamentation must be compatible with one another and placed in a proper configuration that allows for future plant growth as well as defined "paths" for the fish to follow/hide.
         It all sounds complex, and it is, but once you know what goes where(research/read/reconnaissance), it is surprisingly easy to design and run a successful tank.
         And now I am learning bird husbandry. I have recently acquired a juvenile Peach-faced Lovebird named Squeaker, cause that is what her chirps sound like,lol. She is very sweet and timid but she is learning to trust me(and that what I eat sometimes tastes good,lol).
         She is very smart and curious and will investigate anything new in her cage with gusto. She even is learning to tease the cat(oi). She talks to me(I have no clue what she is saying but it is quite a lot apparently) and I talk & whistle back. I hope to have gained her trust enough to set on my finger/shoulder in a month or so. I am hoping she can be taught tricks later on.

    Pets(and why the world is a better place because of them)

    in The Lounge

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    A friend of mine told me of a family that had a cat that had the worst luck. It was always getting stepped on, falling off things, even getting run over(and surviving). They nicknamed it "Broken Kitty"...
    <_<

    I am having to babysit my new  charge to get her used to her new home. Already made her a custom bed,swing and rope bridge. She finally found her voice after playing some lovebird videos for her,lol.

    Pets(and why the world is a better place because of them)

    in The Lounge

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    Pets. Most of us grew up with them. Our companions in childhood. Bundles of unconditional love.  Sometimes our only confidant. Always our best buds.
    I have grown up with and have owned a menagerie of them. Dogs,cats, iguanas, turtles, fish and most recently ... birds. All have their pros and cons. Dogs with their loyalty, cats with their aloofness, fish do not really care, but iguanas do show emotions(moods). Birds. There is no pet that can compare to the mighty bird. If you are lucky enough to have one in your life...Kudos! If you aren't, you don't know what you're missing! They are tiny, feathered puffballs of pure love, devotion. They can be clowns and in the same breath, will defend their "mate"(you) against any thing/one they perceive to be a threat, even animals much much bigger than they are(anyone ever deal with a Blue jay?).
        Most birds are very vocal, this is their nature, so do not expect a bird to be "quiet". Lovebirds do chatter, but it is on the quieter side of the scale as opposed to say, a Macaw, who's cry can be heard for miles. Lovebirds have a high-pitched tweet/trill that some may find "annoying', I find them much more soothing that a quaker scream,lol. They are not talkers but can mimic sounds and they can learn tricks!
        I have had cockatiels(2), a quaker and now a Peach-faced Lovebird. Their body is a bit smaller than a cockatiel and they have a very small tail, so their overall appearance is tiny. They are a very social bird and must have it everyday in order to survive/be tame. My baby,ChopStix, is a juvenile(2-4 months) and is just getting used to her(his) cage/new home. Right now her plumage is very pastel but will brighten as she matures. She can get to be as old as 20, but the usual lifespan is 10-15 years(depending on care/environment). She was hand fed/raised and is tame, but adjusting to her new home so she is shy. I will trim her flight feathers so she wont get hurt when handled(take flight and panic), this will tame her further as she will become dependent on humans to travel.





    I love birds and look forward to our journey together.

    On The State of The Delegacy

    in Office of The Delegate

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    Regardless of the medical evidence concerning BBD, I strongly suggest a positive reinforcement tool such as a remote-controlled shock-collar. They are "humane" and do not leave a physical mark. YyLabs has developed wristbands, anklets and rings that are shock devices as well. Additionally the wristbands can be modded into wristwatches. The deviants at the labs also came up with shock tee-shirts,regular shirts, shorts, shoes and various garments one would expect to wear normally. I love these guys! :wub:

    Hello, from Orainia!

    in Information and Introduction Centre

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    Indeed, Welcome to The West Pacific Orainia!
    You will find life here quite interesting, filled with a wide range of characters/players. If you wish a more intricate/intimate involvement with the inner workings Westwind offers the most "best bang for the buck" advice.

    A couple of things: Always remember that all your chocolate are belong to Darkesia and if you see a marsupial....shoot it!

    SOAPBOX

    in The Lounge

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    It all comes down to one thing: this is OUR corner of the sandbox.  We have to sift out the roo pooh for the benefit of everyone else.  And I am pleased we have Delegates who are not tied to the forum community and subject to micromanagement yet are attuned to the needs of the community and work alongside the community -- in forum and in game -- for the betterment of the region.  Even when the Mods turn a blind eye to their own rules.

     

    Years ago, Francos Spain had his troops screen the region from time to time searching for problematic nation names and nation settings.  This was a good idea, IMO, and the game now offers us easier tools for doing this. 

    I agree totally TAO. I often screen the newer players created here and either link them to AGP or report them directly to the Mod Squad for action(which they do get around to deeting offensive nations). But when it comes to getting the squad to act upon certain spamming nations, often The squad defers or does nothing at all. IMHO the spamming definitions are too broad and the ofense offered is often left unanswered. If they would further define or even have a thread with examples of prior decisions would help immensely with how we can decide for ourselves how a particular situation is handled. TRR often is not enough for repeat offenders whom IMO often fall between the cracks. For example there are a few nations in TRR that want to use the rmb as their personal messenger medium, yet because they do not post abusively(according to the criteria offered by the game) they get away with it. Repeated attempts at resolving this has worked though(this time) as defining exactly what behavior is expected/undesired has gotten them to realize how they appear to the region and they seem to get it now. One of the GCR's has a program that allows the more experienced players to adopt a new nation, being its mentor to gameplay. Have we anything similar? I believe that such an entity would be useful in developing newer nation's gameplay and or interest in the game. A lot of what we call n00bish behavior seems to derive from a players ignorance of the games rules/etiquette or what is expected from them from the region as a whole. Being an "in-game" player(PD called me that) I can only offer the most basic/crude advice to the newer players. My forte it seems is being the regions rmb guard dog, lol.

    woof

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