Caffosaurus☕🍁:mayo:

Is that crowdfunder still active? I've been checking it over the last two days and the amount donated hasn't budged. I would have expected a jump in donations, but it doesn't show a single dollar more since the verdict.

2024-08-24 12:05:46

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Best to trust your gut on this one. Hope everything turns out okay.
Kids really are a never ending adventure, aren't they?

2024-08-20 16:03:17

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How very considerate of you both!

2024-08-20 15:44:14

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Farah is very excited about my progress.
https://media.spinster.xyz/306fcd28b18dd16cf5798d9c8173755b98903fdd1069dd7059d40c7c0cc385da.jpg

2024-08-19 02:40:27

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My condolences, William.

2024-08-14 19:35:41

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2024-08-14 00:36:57

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I'm sorry to hear your mom is not well. I hope they have her in a room now and she is released soon.
It really is appalling how bad health services have gotten in both our countries. It never should have come to this. This was all preventable.

2024-08-12 23:36:14

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Okay, I think I have figured this out. Picture isn't great but it looks decent. Will have to keep an eye on the stitch count.
https://media.spinster.xyz/856bf5d2b31f44e4dd8690b6089cffbb6178f170bff8359e782c2cfd767f8f56.jpg

2024-08-12 14:16:57

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Well, we have more useless meetings...

2024-08-12 03:47:40

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2024-08-12 00:55:31

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At this point they are probably being overly cautious, but I'm okay with that.

2024-08-11 22:47:21

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Didn't he also compete last time?

2024-08-08 20:14:28

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You may regret that. It's not called 'Shit-fast' for nothing....

2024-08-08 12:59:19

Things I learned before 7 am today:
1- My printer does not like trying to print on 300gsm watercolour paper 2- It will begrudgingly accept 200gsm 3- It will not, however, take 9 inch wide paper, got to trim that 4- It is a good idea to change the ink cartridge before you try to print

2024-08-07 22:11:40

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Boat guy needs to bring his own snacks or leave some for you.

2024-08-06 22:52:49

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Khalif is in the ring now. Should be over soon.
Lin is on tomorrow.

2024-08-05 19:42:30

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I've seen 'survivor' many times, but 'thriver'???? That's a level of wtf I had never considered possible in this context.

2024-08-05 14:10:58

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It's back on.

2024-08-05 13:35:04

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2024-08-05 02:31:49

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Is that fucker taking a selfie while sitting on the toilet?????

2024-08-05 01:57:34

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I've never had it but that is very pretty.

2024-08-05 01:53:56

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Xerini. (Xérus in French) African ground squirrel. Yes, I used to do a lot of crossword puzzles, why do you ask?

2024-08-04 00:43:51

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Good night, Di.
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2024-08-03 20:21:28

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It is not only hot as fuck, there are 'violent thunderstorm' warnings in effect. So, yeah, got my errands done early and am hoping the power doesn't go out while I'm doing laundry.

2024-08-03 20:19:25

https://x.com/salltweets/status/1818035015051284911#m

2024-08-02 16:08:02

Jesus fuck, RDI discussing the 'controversy'. They keep yammering on about testosterone. Which is not what the IBA based their decision on.

2024-08-01 14:24:36

RDI showing Olympics highlights. Men's boxing... Women's fencing.... Medals rankings... Women's soccer....
No mention of the women's boxing match we just watched.

2024-07-31 20:17:39

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I tend to knit with blunter needles, probably because I tend to knit pretty tight so the pointier ones hurt mt fingertip. Maybe with time my stitches will loosen up a bit without me having to focus on that a lot.

2024-07-31 17:06:12

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Not really into calling women sluts, and there is not enough context to know the nature of their relationship. It is possible that she thinks it's more serious than he does. Or it could be a hookup. No real way to tell for sure. But no woman should be foregoing birth control if she wants to avoid pregnancy. And if it is a hookup, a condom is essential.

2024-07-26 19:48:36

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I did one in crochet already and am now nearing the end of the knit one. Hopefully this will use up the whole ball of this cotton blend because I really don't have any other use for it.

2024-07-21 18:26:23

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Unavailable in my location...

2024-07-19 03:17:53

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Unfortunately those bastards have the ear of the government and their fingers in developing curriculum for the provincial education departments.

2024-07-18 16:17:03

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Whatever will you do with all that free time?
I highly recommend napping, but I'm sure you have all kinds of other things to do.

2024-07-13 02:39:46

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2024-07-09 14:20:07

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I think we both know that if I go to Michael's I'll be coming home with more than some cotton blend...
And why blend? Why not just straight up cotton?

2024-07-09 14:17:53

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Meh, won't have to remember to water my balcony plants. And I get free car washes!
Farah will be sad not to be going out as much though. She's really taken to chilling on the balcony.

2024-07-08 14:26:16

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She really is so relaxed now, as long as no one else comes around. She is starting to accept that sometimes the neighbours are on their balconies and that it's okay (but she'd rather they weren't). Didn't much like my son and his friend coming over last week, but stayed in the living room for a bit while they talked to her softly.

2024-07-06 14:36:55

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That's what I was thinking. (Needle as pointer) How did I not see this as I was going along????
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2024-07-06 14:28:13

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...and I haven't just been looking at yarn online either.
Haven't made a ton of progress with the cable for the cardi, and just noticed another mistake around the same place I frogged back to. But this one I'm letting it go because it really is far less noticeable (and I'd have to rip out over 20 rows)

2024-07-04 01:06:53

@npub16t3…kt5s
So the gov't just released the 1931 census so I went for a poke around. And I discovered that my paternal grandfather had a little sister that I had never heard of. She was 6 months old on the 1921 census but gone after that. I knew that my great-grandmother had 11 kids and only 3 made it to adulthood, but I never knew any of the names.

2024-07-03 19:39:17

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You can always make a blanket. Or maybe a basket.
Here's a playlist of tutorials using Bulky 6 yarn:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCpv9YAsQyT1_qRAsglMDlXya7D8SRBkT

2024-06-30 13:34:12

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That looks like the same one I'm doing but mine doesn't have the border on the sides or the bit of ribbing at the beginning and end. Now I'm wondering if I should at least add something to the sides.

2024-06-30 13:26:44

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Thanks! I'm looking at the pattern ad thinking this cable will be too narrow compared to the one in the 'recipe' but then again a lot of it is 'do what you want and you can figure it out and adjust later'.

2024-06-28 03:58:51

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Oh, that might be a good way to use up some of my leftover yarn.
Maybe once I get through the list of things I want to make first.

2024-06-28 03:52:25

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Ooo, what are you making? (I'm not watching but am trying to finish a shawl that is starting to bore me)

2024-06-28 01:45:28

This is funny because I spilled marinara sauce on my boobs not half an hour ago.
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2024-06-27 20:52:42

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2024-06-27 20:50:58

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Oh shit, hun. I'm sorry. You okay-adjacent?

2024-06-27 15:00:40

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In other news, got an email from yarn place and my order has been finalized. I imagine it should be in the mail shortly.

2024-06-27 14:35:59

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2024-06-27 13:04:31

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I'm so sorry Becs. 9 weeks for meds is inexcusable.
How are you (and everyone else involved) holding up? Sending big hugs your way.

2024-06-27 02:19:46

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2024-06-24 16:43:53

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Well, tolerated means you put up with them even if you don't really want to. Celebrated means you actively want them there and will celebrate the fact that they are.

2024-06-24 02:11:33

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Here's how it's looking so far. Going to have alternating sections of post and virus stitches with a picot border.
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2024-06-24 02:07:31

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I bought two cakes for no reason other than I was at Michael's and they were pretty. I had a vague idea of a pattern. I also like the BagODay Post Virus pattern. They are just not the best match. But I will finish it anyway.

2024-06-23 19:18:02

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Has she checked if my place delivers to the UK? She could get 27 skeins....

2024-06-23 16:46:30

Yeah, Farah, why baby sized?
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2024-06-23 16:44:23

And Costco.
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2024-06-23 16:29:53

Happy cat getting head pats.
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2024-06-23 15:49:28

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Better close the door then so Farah doesn't get any pins in her. Not that she often goes in that room, but just in case.

2024-06-23 15:48:40

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Not really, I ordered it around noon yesterday and the website says it's usually ready in two hours. But all things considered, faster than having it shipped (and free!). They do offer same-day delivery, but it's not cheap.

2024-06-23 15:46:15

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Oh, and I just got an email that my swift is ready for pick up. Guess I'd better get dressed...

2024-06-23 15:43:03

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How long would something like this normally take to dry? (Keeping in mind that it's rainy and I'm apparently at 85% humidity in here...)

2024-06-23 15:36:05

@npub1rv3…5ese
Washed and blocked. Put in a few pins. Stitch definition very much improved.
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2024-06-23 13:05:57

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100%. I wish we could have done some better adulting and set egos aside. Or maybe I'm just living in a fantasy land where it's possible to do that.

2024-06-23 12:58:00

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I do wish more women would have stayed and just agreed to disagree about certain topics. There are options beyond leaving. Unfollowing, muting, blocking, or just scrolling past some things. There is value in building a community that goes beyond agreeing on everything.

2024-06-23 12:30:46

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I was a little saddened to see Joey's reply to you about Spinster. I guess I now know why she doesn't post here anymore, which is too bad, I really enjoyed her posts. She is right that Twitter has more reach, but that comes at a cost. I much prefer our little corner of the internet. It's not perfect, but for me it's more comfortable.

2024-06-22 21:04:42

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Yes, a sampler scarf to test out a new (to me) yarn.

2024-06-22 20:43:02

@npub1rv3…5ese
It's finally done!
Even Farah is proud of me! (Just kidding, I woke her up trying to rest it on her. She's quite annoyed.) 🤣
https://media.spinster.xyz/85a96bebb65a8cf6adfbdf06dee5b0960f606871c73e2c5aff744cf68e8c6887.jpg

2024-06-22 17:26:04

@npub1rv3…5ese
Today's WDI splodge is a teacup of meh flooers. Rather uninspired, but done nonetheless.
https://media.spinster.xyz/9e1665149287aec602e4debc028965307eaf3ca0b588a1785813ed7591a52708.jpg

2024-06-21 02:18:52

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It's because I am rather immature at times...

2024-06-21 02:15:05

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Oh, hun, I am quite a bit older than you. I will be 60 in a few short years. I remember the 80s well.

2024-06-21 01:27:12

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2024-06-21 01:24:16

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Or buy it...
https://craft2u.com.au/products/glow-in-the-dark-yarn-11-colours?variant=40662918299733

2024-06-21 01:21:51

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You can even make your own!
https://myfunvelope.ca/blogs/news/diy-glow-in-the-dark-yarn#:~:text=First%20take%20the%203oz%20bottle,and%20let%20the%20yarn%20dry.

2024-06-21 00:23:07

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You need some of that novelty glow in the dark thread... (I have no idea if it actually glows in the dark)

2024-06-21 00:18:05

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I like it!
And it's not 'cheating' it's an 'artistic choice'.

2024-06-20 02:54:00

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It's designed to let them avoid the reality of their sexed bodies. It's really not helping. It encourages further dissociation.

2024-06-20 02:23:26

So remember a few days ago when the Canadian Cancer Society went all 'front hole' on us? Well, turns out they all so have a section on 'cancers in the chest area'. Because, of course they do.
The Québec federation of general practitioners, not to be out done, recommend, for their gender-confused patients, 'micropenis' instead of clitoris, 'strapless', 'shenis', or 'femipenis' instead of penis, as well as the whole 'front hole' bullshit.
https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2024/06/11/apres-le-trou-avant-la-region-de-la-poitrine

2024-06-20 01:31:25

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Did you manage to read the whole thing? I noped out at the introducing them to 'trans' adults bit.

2024-06-19 23:52:36

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I get that. I just think around 20 C is comfortable. Is it going higher than 24 after the period you posted? Because that's getting to be AC weather.
In other news, my sister in Alberta had to bring in her plants a few days ago because they had a frost warning....

2024-06-19 23:44:28

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I wish I could be 'too hot' like you are.... (not that it's a competition, I'm quite used to what you will have so it doesn't bother me much)
At least the temp is going to start dropping at night a little.
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2024-06-19 23:20:50

Look @npub1rv3…5ese ! I'm finally done all the ribbing! And almost done the first ball.
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2024-06-18 08:54:12

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This is the pattern:
It says 5 mm needles or whatever is needed to obtain gauge so now I'm wondering if either of these yarns would work.
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lazy-day-chic-sweater

2024-06-18 03:15:40

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I tried giving her raw a little while ago and she just wasn't having it.

2024-06-18 00:28:20

TEEF!
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2024-06-16 19:32:18

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If these are adults, then they should be adulting. The very least they can do is show up and keep track of their own belongings.

2024-06-16 13:38:54

I need to stop watching crochet weirdos on YT. I just got suggested this:
(No, I'm not making it)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxuI264AoDY&t=278s

2024-06-16 05:00:01

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I made a prop for the school's play in mosaic crochet and now I have kids wanting me to teach them. I may have to start a crochet club at school next year.
No fun allergic reaction stories were involved.

2024-06-16 04:39:57

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I've tried some wool blended with acrylic. It's okay. I'm knitting up a scarf in superwash merino right now to test out a yarn I'm considering for a hooded cardigan. So far I'm liking it. I've only used cotton for things like potholders. It's not my favourite to work with either.
I haven't tried alpaca yet. Working my way up to it.

2024-06-15 23:55:18

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Ooooo, what yarn is that?

2024-06-15 12:38:03

@Feart or any other knitters, I have a yarn dilemma. I'm about halfway through my ball of yarn. And I'm nowhere near halfway through the pattern. Now the main point was to test out the yarn, bit if I truncate the pattern, I will be left with something functionally useless, but a good sample of how the yarn works up. If I want a usable scarf, I need to get more yarn. I am waffling between the two options. What do you think?
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2024-06-15 00:19:32

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It is quite tasty, isn't it? Although I do add more meat to it than it asks for and a good splat of Dijon.

2024-06-15 00:15:13

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Do you need the post about the recipe or the recipe itself? I have the recipe.

2024-06-14 12:43:47

Sun's trying to peek through the clouds making me realize just how much I need to clean the patio doors...

2024-06-14 01:00:54

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Why do we keep the little tyrants? It's not like we have to.

2024-06-12 14:28:01

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