Got my bike back this week! Looking for advice.
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    BreviusNominus
    1y ago 100%

    This reads like a sideways "leave the bike at home or you'll die" post, but assuming the satirical tone is my own dark-humor brain, it does make sense to have things in order regardless of transportation methods. Fatal car wrecks happen every day.

    To clarify, I don't live in a city, I live about 30 minutes outside of one, where almost everything is a 20+ minute drive. And it wouldn't be my main mode of transportation (I couldn't bike to work, I'm uncomfortable walking to my car at night when I get off, there's no way I'd bike home), just quick runs to the closest grocery store, or maybe some trips to the coffee shops that I've noticed I pass while driving to my longer errands.

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  • Hey everyone! I've seen several posts here about cycling, so figured I'd see what suggestions you folks might have about starting to ride on suburban roads in the U.S. Growing up, I lived in a big neighborhood and my dad and I would ride our bikes for fun on the weekends. We always made sure to follow all traffic laws, but we only road in the neighborhood. After I moved out I left my bike at their place for several years and only recently brought it home. I know I need to get it tuned up, but my real concern is: I want to use it as a local means of transportation, but I've never ridden on populated roads before. I'm terrified I'm going to get hit by a car and the fun will be over. How do you get out and ride in a non bike friendly environment? Thanks in advance!

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    WIP Wednesday! What are you working on? [Week of Jun 21st]
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    BreviusNominus
    1y ago 100%

    Thanks for the info! I also can't memorize lace, but I still enjoy knitting it so I get what you're talking about. Please share your bixbite when you start it!

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  • WIP Wednesday! What are you working on? [Week of Jun 21st]
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    BreviusNominus
    1y ago 100%

    Brioche is on my list of things I want to learn in the near future! Is it fun? Is it complicated? Would you recommend this as a first brioche project? Looks great so far!

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  • My latest cross stitch finish, the bi pride opossum!
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    BreviusNominus
    1y ago 100%

    When possum Peter woke up early wanting bugs to eat

    He decided some fresh fruits could also be a treat.

    Remembering the month was June, he made sure to grab his flag

    Not wanting anyone to think his motivation lag

    "Oh Peter please, don't use that one!" His neighbor implored

    "But it's true of me" of this conversation, Peter was bored.

    It wasn't one or other: he didn't have to decide.

    Peter carried his bi flag, on his errand, with pride.

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  • My girl checking out my project!
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    BreviusNominus
    1y ago 100%

    I think she just enjoyed exploring the folds/irregular hiding places. It's a pretty thick yarn so it probably gives her a feeling of security.

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  • TAAT for incredibly slow but consistent progress!
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    BreviusNominus
    1y ago 100%

    Mine too! I feel like it's the best way to avoid wasting yarn. As for your question, if I'm starting with a skein/anything hard to pull from, I make it into one ball. Then I borrow my husband's kitchen scale, tare it with a yarn bowl, and weigh the ball of yarn in grams. Leaving the ball on the scale, I hand roll a ball from the end until the number on the scale is half of the original number. I even swap the balls to make sure they weigh the same. Then I cut the yarn between the balls and just hope my gauge stays consistent enough to use up the yarn at the same rate!

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  • He doesn't think his old puppy bed is too small...
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    BreviusNominus
    1y ago 100%

    She sounds adorable! And that's hilarious! We used to have a lab-size total mutt (75lb, no clue what breeds) and he would try to sleep in our 15lb border terrier/miniature poodle mix's bed. We had to stop him though because he was flattening the sides making it unusable for the smaller pup.

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  • My girl checking out my project!
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    BreviusNominus
    1y ago 100%

    It's a throw blanket for the living room. The yarn was on clearance so I could actually afford enough for an adult sized blanket. I got excited when she started exploring it though!

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  • Yarn is worsted weight, pink Vanna's choice and gray Lions Brand Pound of love. Got the pattern from a book I bought at Michaels

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