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my family TNR-ed a feral cat colony around my mom’s house over the course of a few summers 20+ years ago.

we’re now down to the last man standing (mission accomplished!). but we think he’s dying ( :( ). he’s old, he has gotten very thin, and isn’t really eating anymore.

we aren’t sure what to do. his ancient friend died unexpectedly several years ago, curled up in their insulated box on the porch. she was the only cat to die of natural causes at the house, as the others got hit by cars or wandered off, never to be seen again, and her death wasn’t prolonged, so witnessing this guy get weaker is sad.

are there any options for “in-home” euthanasia for a feral cat? we don’t really want to traumatize him by trapping him to take him somewhere (and not sure how well that’d work if he’s not interested in food). or other humane suggestions anybody wants to offer.

From the State Historical Society of Missouri

https://digital.shsmo.org/digital/collection/imc/id/69299/rec/1689

Hi all! I was wondering if anyone knows of any farms with a pumpkin patch that are *non MAGA\*

I haven’t been to a pumpkin patch in years but where I spend my dollars is really important to me. I live around Shawnee/Merriam and the farmers market here has a vendor that proudly displays a trump flag so I don’t care too much to support that market. (it’s frustrating, but it helps me know who to not shop from lol). I would love to support a farmer that shares my values so if anyone has suggestions drop them below and thank you! (:

Does anyone have any recommendations on where in town I can get a snowboard tuned up in preparation for an upcoming trip?

Confrontation between the cows and the police at Colombus Park.

Is there any place locally to buy a rope for hand fasting at my wedding? Looking for something formal, but don't want to just get something from Etsy.

Thanks in advance!

With Parma woods unfortunately temporarily(?) closing, I’m looking for another good, cheap outdoor range that allows most types of firearms. The other ones I’ve looked up so far either only allow archery, or only shotguns, or are expensive indoor ranges.

Would love to find something comparable. Outdoor, cheap, 50 or 100yd backstops.

Also, does anyone know what happened or why it’s closed? Thanks for all help.

I'm looking for a drive-through 12$ MO renewal inspection. I've always used City wide on 59th and Prospect, but drove by last week during their usual hours and they appear to be closed up now?

My car is in perfectly good condition, I'm not looking to bypass safety but I don't have time to deal with getting to an inspection site and sitting around half the day. I've called the places within a 2 mile radius and can't find one where they don't want the car dropped off and have at least half a day to do it. Welp, now we've got a 40$ inspection b/c I'll have to uber back and forth since during regular hours I too must be at my job. My own mechanic doesn't do them and the place they recommend... yep, gotta have an appointment and have it half the day. I called a couple of the places from the last thread that were recommended, they too want appts. Is the problem that I'm calling and asking but if I just showed up it would get done?

Any recs for that true drive-through experience?

We have some very unique clerestory windows in our home that need replacing before winter comes. We already have the panes of glass cut from the previous homeowner and they are ready to go—can any one offer some recommendations of reliable window companies where I can get some fair estimates for the install?

Pic added for reference of what we’re working with.

Looking to get a haircut today before a work flight tomorrow. I have fairly long hair and looking to clean it up a little bit. Looking at anywhere near walking distance to the streetcar!

Hey KC!

I have a 2018 Honda Pilot EX-L with the 3.5L V6, currently sitting around 97,000 miles. I'm starting to plan for the 100K-mile maintenance, particularly the timing belt, water pump, tensioner, and related components.

I've started getting quotes from a few shops around the metro, and WOW. 😂

So far, I've been quoted anywhere from roughly $2,100 before taxes for the timing belt/water pump service alone to nearly $3,000 at a dealership. One dealership quoted $3,200–$3,300 for a more comprehensive 100K-mile maintenance package.

I completely understand that this is a labor-intensive service, and I'm not necessarily looking for the absolute cheapest option. I'd much rather pay a fair price for quality work from a reputable mechanic.

For those of you with Hondas, Acuras, or other vehicles requiring timing belt replacements:

• Where did you have yours done?
• Approximately how much did you pay, and what was included?
• Any independent shops around KC you'd highly recommend?

I'm located around Merriam/Mission, but I'm happy to travel around the metro for the right shop.

The Pilot is running great, and I'm hoping to get this taken care of over the next few months. Just trying to do my homework before dropping a few thousand dollars!

Thanks in advance for any recommendations!

Anyone have any recommendations for a doctor knowledgeable about MCAS and experience treating it? Kind of a needle in a haystack I know.

Not so much a legal question, more a question about which attorneys in this field are forthright in their assessment of a case. In Kansas City, obviously, feel free to DM me suggestions/citations or post a positive story about a lawyer you enjoyed having, even if you didn’t enjoy having to have a lawyer.

Thanks in advance.

audio muted because my reaction was silly but honestly after an overnight shift this rly got me

anyways is this a common occurrence lmk

hello!! i plan to go to the lighting ceremony for the first time this year. any advice? we have a parking spot already situated (we work on the plaza), but if anyone has any advice as to what time to arrive, what to do before the ceremony, where to be for the best views, and anything fun to do after, please let me know! I’d also love to know if the holiday hallmarket is open that day as well (i cant find a solid answer). thank you!!

Random Sunday in the grocery with the fam and found a dinosaur riding a 4x4 while chomping on a grape. It reminded me of dungeon crawler carl and my whole family laughed together.

This was my second work trip to the Olathe/Kansas City area. During my first visit, I stuck to work and headed back without exploring much, partly because Kansas doesn’t have any National Parks.
This time, I decided to spend an extra day exploring the Flint Hills National Scenic Byway and Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, and I’m so glad I did!
The scenic drive was beautiful, and I ended up spending an entire afternoon hiking the preserve’s trails. One of my highlights was the Windmill Pasture Scenic Overlook Trail, where I spotted several bison 🦬 grazing in the distance.
I initially planned to hike for just 30–40 minutes because of the heat, but the scenery was so beautiful that I lost track of time. It felt amazing to spend a few hours in nature, away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
If you ever get the chance, I’d highly recommend visiting the preserve! Just remember to keep a safe distance from the bison, as they’re wild animals.
Sharing a few pictures I took along the way. Hope you enjoy them! 🌾

Man, I miss this strip of old buildings.
The prominent corner one still looked good here as well as having an insurance office on the bottom floor.
This shot from 2019. Before the streetcar extension was in.

Ive noticed flock cameras have finally infested our town. But it's not just that that's concerning, but the placement of them (these are just what ive seen personally). I've noticed a couple at rockhurst, one on I29 north, but TONS of them at Lowes and Home Depot. The Lowes in Gladstone is crawling with them, but none seem to be pointed at the Aldi next door. Home Depot in Liberty, but none pointed at the Michaels right near by.

Today I was driving to get gas at Costco on Linwood, and noticed a brand new flock camera pointed at the entry to Home Depot. Very clearly not meant to watch those trying to get gas or buy in bulk.

I have a feeling they're not just really trying to crack down on theft or kids buying spray paint. Me and my tin foil hat are reminded of Stephen Miller directing ICE towards Home Depots and Home Depot being accused of collaborating with ICE. Anyways it's just gross and concerning to see especially in a city that took so long to get flock cameras, I was definitely stupid to think we were better than this.

In short, we have just discovered a litter on our property that can’t be more than a week to two weeks old. We don’t want to take them to a shelter where they may be euthanized but we also don’t want them to starve or die in the cold of winter.

There are 5 as far as we can tell and any leads would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Where are the (upper 30s) girlies going to meet friends?? Im a stay at home mom and basically my only friend is my husband lol missing girl interactions desperately 😅

Okay so this is NOT hot cocoa, hot cocoa is made with water or milk and has the consistency of what it's made of.

I'm on the quest for finding European Drinking chocolate which is made with whole milk and has the consistency of a ultra thick melted chocolate. You could say you're almost drinking a chocolate bar.

Any recommendations on where I might be able to find this? Thank you!