BreviusNominus

joined 2 years ago
[–] BreviusNominus@beehaw.org 2 points 2 years ago

Yes, I got it too!

[–] BreviusNominus@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago

Came here to say Tetris!

[–] BreviusNominus@beehaw.org 2 points 2 years ago

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.

 

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!

[–] BreviusNominus@beehaw.org 2 points 2 years ago

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!

[–] BreviusNominus@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

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!

[–] BreviusNominus@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago

Thanks! Could be, I'm not a very consistent photographer or a morph expert lol. I just like watching her explore.

[–] BreviusNominus@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago

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.

[–] BreviusNominus@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

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!

 
[–] BreviusNominus@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago

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.

[–] BreviusNominus@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago

Lol as long as he's comfortable!

[–] BreviusNominus@beehaw.org 3 points 2 years ago

Right? I mean we're keeping it available, and he has a bigger bed too, he just looks a little silly.

 
 
 

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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