# Off Topic Thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Off Topic\ **Created:** [March 5, 2024, 12:10am UTC](https://forum.shoppingsnark.com/t/off-topic-thread/55 "2024-03-05T00:10:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![UglyBetty](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/user_avatar/forum.shoppingsnark.com/uglybetty/32/7850_2.png) [@UglyBetty](https://forum.shoppingsnark.com/u/UglyBetty)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2024, 12:10am UTC](https://forum.shoppingsnark.com/t/off-topic-thread/55/1 "2024-03-05T00:10:18Z")
Just a thread for non shopping talk. ---
**Author:** ![artisto](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/user_avatar/forum.shoppingsnark.com/artisto/32/15_2.png) [@artisto](https://forum.shoppingsnark.com/u/artisto)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2024, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.shoppingsnark.com/t/off-topic-thread/55/2 "2024-03-05T12:24:38Z")
![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/uploads/shoppingsnark/original/1X/cdd3900163638868613173a8db72f98824726645.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![UglyBetty](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/user_avatar/forum.shoppingsnark.com/uglybetty/32/7850_2.png) [@UglyBetty](https://forum.shoppingsnark.com/u/UglyBetty)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2024, 9:46pm UTC](https://forum.shoppingsnark.com/t/off-topic-thread/55/3 "2024-03-05T21:46:10Z")
I think we have quite a few cat lovers here. In a few days, I’ll be driving cross country with a relative’s cat. She had a stroke recently and cannot care for him anymore (not that she cared for him before the stroke, but that’s another story) Any tips for traveling with a cat? He’s older and very used to riding in the car, I already bought portable litter boxes, a big carrier you can strap in, lots of blankets and pillows. I can’t wait to get him home so he can meet his two sisters and enjoy the kitty retirement home that’s somehow taken over my guest room. 😂 ---
**Author:** ![PeaceLoveSnark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/user_avatar/forum.shoppingsnark.com/peacelovesnark/32/16_2.png) [@PeaceLoveSnark](https://forum.shoppingsnark.com/u/PeaceLoveSnark)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2024, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.shoppingsnark.com/t/off-topic-thread/55/4 "2024-03-05T22:16:28Z")
You should be good given he is car-friendly. I have driven car-hating cats cross-country several times, and after initial yowling, they have settled down and been awesome travelers. Even my nervous ones enjoyed exploring the hotels. Nobody ever needed a litter box until the hotel, but definitely be prepared because if you aren’t he is guaranteed to need it! You are AWESOME for taking this guy! I have adopted a few shelter kitties who ended up there after their people died and the families dumped them (I get that sometimes it’s the best option, just saying). ---
**Author:** ![artisto](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/user_avatar/forum.shoppingsnark.com/artisto/32/15_2.png) [@artisto](https://forum.shoppingsnark.com/u/artisto)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2024, 10:52pm UTC](https://forum.shoppingsnark.com/t/off-topic-thread/55/6 "2024-03-05T22:52:24Z")
Whelp…no advice on traveling with a cat. The only times my cats were in the car was when going to the vet. 🥴Our Westie traveled with us because dogs are adventurous. I think the cat will do fine…Since he is used to being in a car…you can let him drive at night…lol…Have a safe trip and stay snarky. ---
**Author:** ![AuntCarolR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/user_avatar/forum.shoppingsnark.com/auntcarolr/32/271_2.png) [@AuntCarolR](https://forum.shoppingsnark.com/u/AuntCarolR)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2024, 5:59am UTC](https://forum.shoppingsnark.com/t/off-topic-thread/55/7 "2024-03-06T05:59:06Z")
Just to let you guys know, I’m out of hearts already!! I loved all your posts so much that apparently I’m out of hearts! So no heart doesn’t mean I didn’t appreciate your post :). ---
**Author:** ![youbetcha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/b19c9b/32.png) [@youbetcha](https://forum.shoppingsnark.com/u/youbetcha)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2024, 2:27pm UTC](https://forum.shoppingsnark.com/t/off-topic-thread/55/8 "2024-03-06T14:27:51Z")
LOL Aunt Carol; I think we are all so happy to be together again! Not sure, but I think you get more options the longer you are here. I got a note from the site saying I was allowed to do more after I had posted or been here “x”amount of time. Still trying to figure out navigating this site. Do the different-colored squares mean anything? ---
**Author:** ![AuntCarolR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/user_avatar/forum.shoppingsnark.com/auntcarolr/32/271_2.png) [@AuntCarolR](https://forum.shoppingsnark.com/u/AuntCarolR)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2024, 6:16am UTC](https://forum.shoppingsnark.com/t/off-topic-thread/55/9 "2024-03-09T06:16:11Z")
Hello: Do we have any other emojis besides the heart? I know we must but I can’t find them. Help please. ---
**Author:** ![lilygilder](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/user_avatar/forum.shoppingsnark.com/lilygilder/32/17_2.png) [@lilygilder](https://forum.shoppingsnark.com/u/lilygilder)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2024, 10:42am UTC](https://forum.shoppingsnark.com/t/off-topic-thread/55/10 "2024-03-09T10:42:51Z")
you can use just an emoji etierh replies have to be 20 charactaer ---
**Author:** ![SalaciousKitty](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/user_avatar/forum.shoppingsnark.com/salaciouskitty/32/75_2.png) [@SalaciousKitty](https://forum.shoppingsnark.com/u/SalaciousKitty)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2024, 2:31pm UTC](https://forum.shoppingsnark.com/t/off-topic-thread/55/11 "2024-03-09T14:31:29Z")
How does one quote? Post pictures? HELP!!! 😱 ---
**Author:** ![Burly](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/user_avatar/forum.shoppingsnark.com/burly/32/10_2.png) [@Burly](https://forum.shoppingsnark.com/u/Burly)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2024, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.shoppingsnark.com/t/off-topic-thread/55/12 "2024-03-09T15:47:25Z")
It’s probably device dependant but on an iPad to quote you highlight the text you want to quote and a sub menu opens. Choose quote and the reply box will open up with your selected qote all set up for you to add your comment to. For attaching a pic click Reply to open up the reply box, the photo icon is the one that looks like a miniature painting tothe left of the smiley. ---
**Author:** ![artisto](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/user_avatar/forum.shoppingsnark.com/artisto/32/15_2.png) [@artisto](https://forum.shoppingsnark.com/u/artisto)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2024, 3:56pm UTC](https://forum.shoppingsnark.com/t/off-topic-thread/55/13 "2024-03-09T15:56:08Z")
> [@Burly](#): > > It’s probably device dependant but on an iPad to quote you highlight the text you want to quote and a sub menu opens Works on a hp laptop with windows 11…Good info 👍 ---
**Author:** ![AuntCarolR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/user_avatar/forum.shoppingsnark.com/auntcarolr/32/271_2.png) [@AuntCarolR](https://forum.shoppingsnark.com/u/AuntCarolR)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2024, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.shoppingsnark.com/t/off-topic-thread/55/14 "2024-03-09T16:54:41Z")
Now I found them!! 🤩 😘 💔 🙉 😸 💩 👿 😡 😤 💦 💨 When you open the reply window they are up above. ---
**Author:** ![SalaciousKitty](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/user_avatar/forum.shoppingsnark.com/salaciouskitty/32/75_2.png) [@SalaciousKitty](https://forum.shoppingsnark.com/u/SalaciousKitty)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2024, 5:46pm UTC](https://forum.shoppingsnark.com/t/off-topic-thread/55/15 "2024-03-09T17:46:24Z")
> [@Burly](#): > > It’s probably device dependant but on an iPad to quote you highlight the text you want to quote and a sub menu opens. Choose quote and the reply box will open up with your selected qote all set up for you to add your comment to. Thanks! That seems to be the ticket! 😀 ---
**Author:** ![carrotcake](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/user_avatar/forum.shoppingsnark.com/carrotcake/32/19_2.png) [@carrotcake](https://forum.shoppingsnark.com/u/carrotcake)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2024, 8:09pm UTC](https://forum.shoppingsnark.com/t/off-topic-thread/55/16 "2024-03-10T20:09:27Z")
👍 thank you, I was hoping there was more than the ❤ emoji! ---
**Author:** ![youbetcha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/b19c9b/32.png) [@youbetcha](https://forum.shoppingsnark.com/u/youbetcha)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2024, 11:44pm UTC](https://forum.shoppingsnark.com/t/off-topic-thread/55/17 "2024-03-10T23:44:21Z")
I’m not seeing them when I open this reply. 🤷‍♀️ ---
**Author:** ![UglyBetty](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/user_avatar/forum.shoppingsnark.com/uglybetty/32/7850_2.png) [@UglyBetty](https://forum.shoppingsnark.com/u/UglyBetty)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2024, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.shoppingsnark.com/t/off-topic-thread/55/18 "2024-03-11T15:37:35Z")
I’m sad about the lack of other emojis too, and will try to figure something out. That said, I do have to weigh cost/benefits because I am footing the bill and am not about to spend $500/month just so we can have other emojis. I can live with the hearts for the savings and the fact that the site is free to users with no ads. ---
**Author:** ![UglyBetty](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/user_avatar/forum.shoppingsnark.com/uglybetty/32/7850_2.png) [@UglyBetty](https://forum.shoppingsnark.com/u/UglyBetty)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2024, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.shoppingsnark.com/t/off-topic-thread/55/19 "2024-03-11T16:10:15Z")
Home with the cat, the car ride was very easy, seeing family was not. I jumped right back into work this morning, and have a lot to do about getting these cats acquainted, so please forgive me if I’m not as active right now. Looks like the less moderation thing is working out, everyone is behaving themselves, and I’m happy to see all the snark after these last very difficult days. Thanks for your support, I’ll post more about it all soon. ---
**Author:** ![artisto](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/user_avatar/forum.shoppingsnark.com/artisto/32/15_2.png) [@artisto](https://forum.shoppingsnark.com/u/artisto)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2024, 4:51pm UTC](https://forum.shoppingsnark.com/t/off-topic-thread/55/20 "2024-03-11T16:51:53Z")
Welcome back….Glad to hear the cat 🐈 is doing well… ---
**Author:** ![PeaceLoveSnark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/user_avatar/forum.shoppingsnark.com/peacelovesnark/32/16_2.png) [@PeaceLoveSnark](https://forum.shoppingsnark.com/u/PeaceLoveSnark)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2024, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.shoppingsnark.com/t/off-topic-thread/55/21 "2024-03-11T18:06:25Z")
So happy you and the kitty are safe and sound! Good luck with the intros! Cats can be such…cats. 😻 [Next page](https://forum.shoppingsnark.com/t/off-topic-thread/55.md?page=2)