#raised bogs

[transthadymacdermot]

Paul Óg poaching fit. his dog is called Sicín

[eyefocusing]

How are you?

im good :3 hanging out with some cats and getting paid to do it. the usual

[babbling-starling]

My little N. ventricosa has been doing so well I got brave and ordered some more carnivores! The paler nepenthes is closely related to ventracosa and the spotty one is a ventracosa hybrid, so I’m hoping they’ll do just as well. The fly trap and purple pitcher plant will be my first try doing winter dormancy. Fingers crossed!

Species in image descriptions!

[airship-full-of-dragons]

I unfortunately only have two bogs, but I hope to change this eventually, i just. brewing the breedchange makes me suffer

(Kernel (it/she) and Sancho (he/him), i love them both dearly)

[navigatorsghost]

One of the really annoying lingering problems of gifted child syndrome is that when you were raised to believe that you should be able to do everything right the first time with no help, and punished any time you didn't meet this expectation, you grow up completely failing to grasp that things like helplines and advice services a) exist and b) won't berate or ritually humiliate you if you actually call them.

[nice-bright-colors]

Fucking Friday Five.

I’ve got a 30 minute call at noon. Plus the small amount of work I need to get done means I might only work 1.5 - 2 hours today. If I can focus.

I’m starting to have to deal with people that are all “hurry up I need an answer”…or this one “any updates yet”. I’m all like “listen here fuck face”, and the other standard response of “it’s been two days, fuck off and check this box next week”. Corporate twats are a pain in my balls.

I really need to be more busy than I am. I end up getting lost in this monotony, and the circling indecision. Not to mention having to reschedule this call today 3 times this week, because schedules.

The fact this call doesn’t even need to happen is also pissing me way the fuck off. But no, we must pacify everyone and listen to everyone so we can circle the fucking drain on this for another fucking month.

I’m starting to get really tired of having to plot the course, steer the ship, clean up all the messes, and manage all the expectations, when I can’t tell people to fuck off and get out of my way. I was never really good at playing the role and corporate bullshit.

[jellojolteon]

Honestly it's kinda fun watching ppl disconnect when I put bronzong up for these inteleon raids

Yes I know about dark pulse

Yes I sometimes faint when dark pulse flinches me or blizzard crits

But also

I know what I'm doing like chill down I'm running sunny day and light screen on this bad boy 😂

[cilantroodon]

[ID: A raised bog at elevation amidst mountain hills. Patches of plant matter and grass form a series of ovular islands across the clear surface of the shallow water. In the background, the hills are steep and covered in fog. End ID.]

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[cleocatrablossy]

Not fucking normal about the fact bog bodies are technically in Minecraft now

[lakemojave]

Zagreus: Mom's on a mountain, Dad's in a cave, truckin and fuckin is all that I crave

Melinoë: Born in a bog, raised by a witch, half motherfucker half son of a bitch

[sbnkalny]

*screams at justice* where the water melon grows, It can slowly spread into drier conditions, forming larger mires, both raised bogs and blanket

iral-craz

[catsconflictscopicsandchamomile]

once again

that's called being "pagan"

and usually (but not always) also involves some worship of either the earth/animistic concepts or figures

or of at least one pagan deity

there are many kinds of pagan deities, but common ones include an earth-mother goddess with connections to bodies of water, roads and travel, protection and control over hunting and sometimes a secondary role as a Mother Of Monsters-

cas is an atheist in the very literal sense. which is that he doesn’t believe in god. like he knows god is real he just doesn’t believe in him

[theshitpostcalligrapher]

SUPER BELATED Spring Cleaning 2024 Sale

okok the whole starting a separate part time job kinda threw me for a while but I've GOT MY SHIT TOGETHER!!! IT'S STILL SPRING!!!!

Basically, I have way too many print designs, and I've selected 9 of the older/less popular ones to phase out. I've put the following listings on sale for 25% off, and when they're out, they're OUT (unless people years down the line ask for a reprint batch or two). I updated the inventory quantity in each listing to accurately reflect how many of each print is left

this sale is gonna last a month, whatever's left over after the sale ends I'll just end up recycling. And from there on I'll be looking into creating funky NEW print designs for yall!

This sale doesn't affect the remaining 20-odd designs I have in the shop at the moment, you can still buy those whenever

1) why do they call it oven when you of in the cold food

2) Smashed Mouthe: Put Thy Show On

3) I may not know my flowers....

4) Born in a Graveyard Raised by a witch...

5) The only thing better than collecting BOG MUMMIES is BECOMING one! it's NATURAL, it's ORGANIC, and it's COMPLETELY FREE OF CHARGE!!!

6) Pinpath: A poem I wrote about my cross stitch needle, available in uncial and italic hands

7) Gaymer House (this one does well actually but I could have designed it nicer. Might just be selling out these old ones and come up with a new design for June)

8) Dummy Thicc Telltale Heart

9) Yeah, I'm into Battles Dragons Swords and Magic

The sale should be live! clicking those links should take you to the discounted listings, have fun yall!

I'll be boosting this a few times in the next day or two and then i'll limit boosts to once every few days or so in order to not fuck up anyone's dash

[indepthpokemonheadcanons]

10 Tips for Starting Pokémon Training as an Adult

It's never too late to become a pokémon trainer. That's what people say. But if you're anything like I was, you probably think that's a load of rubbish.

When I took up the hobby, aged 31 and working 9-to-5, I didn't see how I could ever fit in with - or catch up to - the people who'd been training pokémon since they were kids. It's not easy! But it would've been much easier with the right advice.

So whether you're trying to get back into an old hobby, or you're a total fletchling, here are the ten tips I wish I'd known before getting into pokémon training as an adult.

Look to shelters for the perfect partner pokémon. People make a big deal about growing up alongside a pokémon, but raising one from young takes time, money, and energy that you may not have. Most kid trainers can only manage it because mum and dad take care of the boring stuff (like buying feed, taking them for check-ups, and hosing them down when they run headlong into a bog). Shelters are heaving with rescue pokémon, many of which will have been previously owned by trainers, so they'll be a lot easier for a beginner to work with. On top of that, you'll be giving a pokémon a new home, which is vitally important.

Trainer cards are for you, too! This can seem like an obvious one, but I've met so many adult trainers who never even thought to get a card. Even if you're not planning to take on the League, trainer cards still get you great discounts on goods, Gym entry fees, and (weirdly) some restaurants and tourist attractions. You won't get your card for free the way that most kids can, but the cost is very reasonable.

Make use of night classes. Most Gyms, both official and unofficial offer discounted training sessions from 8pm onwards to capture the older market. They're a great pick if you work full-time and they're generally much quieter than the day sessions. The one downside is that the Gym Leader rarely attends, but the other tutors are usually pretty good - and they'll be less busy than the Leader, so more able to offer personalised advice.

You can take on the Gym Challenge without travelling. If you're busy studying, working, or raising children (or all three, god forbid!), you probably won't have the spare time to trek around the region battling Gym Leaders. However, with a bit of planning, you don't need to. Most Gyms take match bookings up to 6 months in advance, which means you can plan trips well in advance for when you have the time to travel out. Pop-up Gyms are also becoming increasingly common, where Gym Leaders will visit other cities for a few days at a time, run some workshops, and reach out to challengers in the local area. These can be busy and oversubscribed, but they're a potential option if you can't travel far.

Unless you've practiced it, don't throw your pokéballs into battle! Yes, it's what the professionals do, and they look effortlessly cool doing it. But it's not as easy as it appears. If you try it, you will end up hurling your pokéball out of the ring, and you'll have to awkwardly shuffle after it to get it back. There's nothing like that to kill your confidence before a match. Gym tutors can teach you how to throw pokéballs like a pro, but until you've mastered it, stick to just clicking the eject button.

Keep it simple, keep it Silph. If you're new to training, or you've returned to the hobby after a long time away, you'll be dumbfounded by the range of pokéballs on sale in general stores. Take deep breaths and try not to panic. Some of the differences are purely cosmetic, some only matter if you plan to be out catching pokémon, and others are just ways to get money out of you (I promise, you don't need Bluetooth-enabled pokéballs, or ones that claim to measure your pokémon's heart rate and stress levels). When in doubt, stick with Silph's classic long-life pokéballs. They cost a pretty penny, but trust me - their quality, longevity, and ease of use is unmatched.

Spend quality time with your pokémon. If you're completely new to raising pokémon, it's easy to dedicate most of your hours together to training. Remember to take breaks, for both your sakes. Spending time on fun, non-competitive activities will deepen your bond with your pokémon and bring you more in sync with each other. Brush their fur, take them for walks, let them watch you cook. It's okay to keep your pokémon in pokéballs, especially if you've got limited space at home, but experts recommend that they spend no more than 8 hours confined at a time.

If you're a returning trainer, remember that your partner pokémon might not be as keen to resume the hobby as you are. After a few years away, some pokémon lose their zeal for competition entirely. It can be tough to imagine battling alongside other pokémon, especially if you and your buddies go way back, but try to see it as a positive. It's a chance to forge new partnerships and try out new battle styles.

Learn from your fellow trainers, no matter their age. If you're an adult beginner, you'll definitely feel out of place next to all the young'uns taking on the Gym Challenge. Swallow your discomfort and ask them to battle! Kids are always up for a match, and they've got a wild, unselfconscious way of battling that you can learn a lot from. Just be prepared to lose a lot. And try not to gloat too much when you finally win against that annoying kid who wears all his Gym badges on his coat. (There's always one).

Know that you're not alone. It's definitely easier to get into pokémon training as a child, but that doesn't mean it's not worth doing later in life. Lots of successful trainers didn't start their careers until adulthood; Wulfric, from the Kalosian League, only got into battling when his young daughter did. Hassel, of the Paldean Elite Four, has written extensively about the difficulties of returning to dragon taming after spending over a decade in another career. Take inspiration from those who have come before you, and remember that you have as much right to this hobby as anyone.

[3liza]

this is a very detailed take and a variation on the Suebian Knot hairstyle worn by Germans during the period depicted. This guy in the painting is a German barbarian who is either visiting the emperor or has been Romanized.

Wikipedia:

Roman historian Tacitus reports in Germania (98 CE) that the Suebian warriors combed their hair back or sideways and tied it into a knot, allegedly with the purpose of appearing taller and more awe-inspiring on the battlefield. Tacitus also reports that the fashion had spread to neighboring Germanic tribes among the younger warriors, while among the Suebians, the knot was sported even by old men as a status symbol, which "distinguishes the freeman from the slave", with the most artful knots worn by the most wealthy nobles[...]

we actually have two physical, extant examples of the Suebian Knot on two bog bodies whose hair survived the mummification process, Dätgen Man and Osterby Man. here is the latter:

The Roses of Heliogabalus (detail), 1888 Lawrence Alma-Tadema

[pojkflata]

Tumblr in the mesolithic

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ive always wanted to Fuck him

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You're laughing. My cousin is trapped on Doggerland and you're laughing

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just solod a mammoth, this will get me so much pussy

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Bro???? Mammoths haven't been sighted for months, everyone has agreed to not hunt them. I think you just made mammoths extinct on the mainland. I'd delete this if I were you

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This website is free

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What's up with the xenophobia against Indo-Europeans, what did we ever do to you

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You call your head god daddy, opinion dismissed

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that's a rare Indo-European W actually

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my rye harvest looks off, can I still eat it

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hopital

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Half of the people eroticizing bog sacrifice on this website would run for the burial hills if someone as much as raised a ceremonial axe at them. Pathetic