Caffosaurus☕🍁:mayo:

You know you can talk about something else here, right? Like join in on a conversation about pets. Or hobbies. Or things that are in the news. Anything.
Several of us have tried engaging with you but it always ends up related to Rush either directly or tangentially.

2026-07-09 19:38:30 UTC

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Farah only gets interested if I'm using straight needles. She doesn't care about the circulars and has so far left my yarn alone.

2026-06-30 18:16:19 UTC

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IMMA HAVE WATERMELON SOCKS!!!!!!
https://leslainesbiscotte.com/fr/collections/toutes-les-laines-en-ligne/products/bis-sock-melon-deau

2026-06-30 18:11:28 UTC

@FeartnTired
Have returned victorious from my pre-Canada Day errands (most things are closed tomorrow). Farah has a fresh bag of food and her anti-hairball treats. I have a bunch of groceries (including a happy little bag of squeaky cheese), and, most importantly, I have the watermelon sock yarn!
https://media.spinster.xyz/d5cce6e4ec538cd0b9ade29c165e4bb774608163b0bdfc542158671261f42ffb.jpg

2026-06-20 19:37:30 UTC

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I worked for a ballet company and some of those guys were the biggest plaayers I've ever met. They are also incredibly fit and certainly have more endurance than a baseball player who maybe comes to bat once an inning.

2026-06-16 20:39:03 UTC

https://media.spinster.xyz/02a38ad3da12a3062f7c87c8c69844bd520c152ca66ca8a647abf56d0beae8ef.jpg

2026-05-01 21:31:31 UTC

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Chicken cardi was a hit. Has inspired one teacher to learn how to crochet. School secretary nicknamed it my 'cock sweater'. Following conversation went hilariously downhill from there. Vice-principal joined in. It got worse. When told that the first few chickens were fun but by the 30th it was tedious he came up with 'so 30 cocks is too many?'. I threatened them both with a harassement complaint. They were very entertained by my faux outrage.
I guess you had to be there.

2026-04-26 19:44:22 UTC

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Looks like some kind of rare gemstone.

2026-04-25 20:04:25 UTC

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Any chance an open box of baking soda would absorb some of the odour?

2026-04-20 10:04:50 UTC

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I've seen those at Costco. I have never once been tempted to buy one.

2026-04-19 20:35:45 UTC

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Not the situation in my part of the country, but depending where you are YMMV.

2026-04-19 17:36:51 UTC

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Costco here is always a nightmare. I've taken to going on Mondays or Tuesdays after 7 pm. It's far less peopley.

2026-04-19 00:52:14 UTC

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At least you're sure it won't be overcooked!

2026-04-18 21:18:11 UTC

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That looks good as a tree, would look equally good as a jumper.

2026-04-18 14:46:53 UTC

@FeartnTired
Getting rid of dandelions.
https://media.spinster.xyz/7b12d0bd8b82ab10a9bca757aba662a91d129ef5e437208f73a7fbeb4108fafc.jpg

2026-04-18 11:10:03 UTC

It's supposed to go up to around 21 today. We saw sunshine for the first time in weeks yesterday. Someone is enjoying the balcony time this morning.
https://media.spinster.xyz/f13ad9fd470621c15847ffac4628f8afccccfa2106de680eeda0df1ba0378736.jpg

2026-04-17 20:36:04 UTC

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Hen doesn't seem to think they are edible. Unless she is sizing them up to eat later.

2026-04-17 11:03:19 UTC

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It's because they are perverts getting off to thought of women having to see them while they shop. It's been going on for a while.

2026-04-16 23:26:08 UTC

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Good thing she doesn't go out, except for the balcony.

2026-04-16 20:24:21 UTC

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Looks very healthy!

2026-04-15 10:12:50 UTC

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She didn't quite follow that as she missed the king-sized quilt that doesn't fit into my machine.

2026-04-15 10:09:24 UTC

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Yeah. Gotta love em!

2026-04-15 08:27:54 UTC

You know, nothing says The Joy of Pet Ownership quite like the sound of a cat vomiting on your bed at 4 am...

2026-04-14 20:44:49 UTC

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That is an excellent sky! Rest is good too.

2026-04-12 20:24:20 UTC

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Somewhat.

2026-04-12 20:22:42 UTC

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I doubt it. You can't buy indulgences anymore so they probably phased out this kind of thing as well. You can still pay for a mass to be said for someone though.

2026-04-12 19:37:35 UTC

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I did try to exercise some self-control...

2026-04-12 19:37:05 UTC

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Like a bright light glowing in the darkness.

2026-04-12 19:23:48 UTC

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I should check if I have sharp needles for my sewing machine. If I don't, I know where to get some on sale...

2026-04-12 19:22:03 UTC

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Ok haul photo coming (it's on my phone and I hate typing on my phone. Will attach as edit.)
So the thing that triggered my visit was my inability to locate my 4mm ergonomic hook (must be with some other project somewhere) to work on the chicken cardi sleeves. That was 30 % off, as were the t-pins that I always run out of when blocking. The brocade was 40% off and everything else was 50% off.
I didn't do too bad, spent less than $100 with tax.
The store is closing because the building was sold. Lease ends June 30th. They will be clearing stuff out until there isn't enough left to make it worthwhile to open or the end of the lease, whichever comes first. I may be returning if I can think of anything I want to make...

2026-04-12 18:16:01 UTC

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That's a tomorrow me problem. I got a metre of each.

2026-04-12 18:05:34 UTC

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These are too pretty to leave behind...
https://media.spinster.xyz/80309b67ba8202e1ff8682e767a160fb4f9fb3ba6794fd93600bbb716815545b.jpg

2026-04-12 16:06:50 UTC

So one of the fabric store chains is closing the store that is closest to me. Everything is on clearance. I don't need anything. Will let you know how much I spend....

2026-04-12 15:03:18 UTC

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I've tried it. It is okay-adjacent. Spreads more easily, but if you put it on something warm (like a bagel) it deflates and gets runny.

2026-04-12 11:06:25 UTC

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Looks tasty!
I also miss a lot of our former Spinsters. I do wish some of them would come back, even if it's just for short bursts to catch up.

2026-04-12 10:12:18 UTC

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I'm guessing gouache.

2026-04-11 21:10:15 UTC

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I used reference photos for the British ones.

2026-04-11 17:25:06 UTC

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That is nice, but I am not a huge fan of dropped shoulders and that seems to be all the rage at the moment.

2026-04-11 17:23:07 UTC

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I agree with you there, but in this case it is non-residents being given more lenient sentences than residents. The law should apply equally. And if their immigration status is impacted, well, we have immigration laws for a reason. If you don't want the consequences, don't do the crime. And the case that triggered this is a repeat offender who stole a vehicle.

2026-04-11 15:52:44 UTC

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How the hecky darn do they get up there???? They gots big feets and wee bitty arms!

2026-04-11 15:36:04 UTC

@FeartnTired
Was it you who was talking about bluebells recently?
https://media.spinster.xyz/a4e080e309f59da3b8fcbd1830ee5f3c84b8b58850295cbdbbd14c25d9cbe842.jpg

2026-04-11 13:29:09 UTC

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I had heard of eating the leaves, but not the flowers. I know teas and wine can be made from them and everyone I know who has tried them does not recommend. I wonder why they're still being made if they are so foul?

2026-04-11 13:23:24 UTC

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Can't say I've ever eaten any.

2026-04-11 09:57:33 UTC

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Her ears were definitely dirty and the cleanings helped a lot. She was obviously either not handled enough as a kitten or mistreated somewhere along the way before I got her. My guess is a combination of both.

2026-04-11 09:53:02 UTC

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If you are talking about the scratched, they've healed up fine. No infection, the deeper one will possibly leave a bit of a scar. I'm still keeping a much closer eye on her than I was before and giving her ears a regular cleaning, which she does not always appreciate.

2026-04-11 09:48:51 UTC

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She is napping peacefully after waking me up at 5. So pretty much recovered. She is still a bit hesitant to jump up, and down from, higher things, but otherwise pretty much recovered.

2026-04-11 09:46:49 UTC

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They would serve their sentence here before being deported.

2026-04-11 09:45:57 UTC

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I will likely go out later to get some errands done. Might go see what they have in stock now.

2026-04-11 09:43:03 UTC

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But if you tell them that a crime with a sentence of more than six months will jeopardize your ability to stay, but don't worry, we'll adjust your sentence so that doesn't happen, they are going to reoffend here. And will certainly make them attractive recruits for criminal gangs.

2026-04-11 09:39:29 UTC

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Well, I don't have a problem with repeat criminals being deported. Sending the message that they will not get the same sentence as a citizen is not exactly a deterrent.

2026-04-11 09:36:29 UTC

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I think it was the Alizarine Crimson and Neutral Tint. They didn't have the others you suggested in stock.

2026-04-11 09:32:26 UTC

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Yeah, god forbid criminals not be allowed to stay as long as they want. It's not like we don't have any homegrown ones, we have to bring some in as well.

2026-04-11 09:30:37 UTC

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Power was out for about four and a half hours. A few houses were damaged but no one hurt. Rained quite a bit yesterday so the field won't be so dry. Cause being investigated.

2026-04-11 00:46:14 UTC

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Oh, but our local usual suspects are whining about how triggering expulsion is a 'double punishment' and racist.

2026-04-11 00:35:12 UTC

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Thanks, I just checked the major news sites.

2026-04-10 23:56:26 UTC

Couldn't find a single English-language news source covering this:
Non-residents getting lower sentences so as not to trigger expulsion procedures. Minister calls for a 'return to order'. In other words, to apply the law equally to residents and non-residents. You don't get a lesser sentence for the same offense because it will impact your immigration process.
https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2245295/peine-reduite-immigrants-jolin-barrette

2026-04-10 21:00:24 UTC

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Lonely tree wouldn't be so lonely with some dandelions...

2026-04-10 20:39:32 UTC

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New one came with it so it's not like I was given much of a choice.

2026-04-10 09:54:34 UTC

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Power ended up being out for a little over four hours so I just sat in the dark with my neck light and knit. Came back on a little before bedtime.

2026-04-10 09:53:04 UTC

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Yeah, my geriatric laptop isn't doing well with the update, but when I did it you could refuse the log in part. You can't anymore but I did find some instructions online on how to avoid it.

2026-04-10 09:49:27 UTC

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It was in an open field between the mall and a residential area. High winds made it hard to get under control. They cut the power for the firemen's safety. No injuries reported, three homes damaged.

2026-04-10 09:45:10 UTC

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I found the password to my old account and how to create a local account on the computer so I don't have to log on. Unfortunately, that was when the power went out so I'll do that when I get home from work today.

2026-04-09 22:20:41 UTC

Welp. Found out why the power is out. There is a BFF (Big Fucking Fire) not far from here and the public safety people cut the power. Should be back in about an hour or so.

2026-04-09 21:10:52 UTC

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Yeah. I remember MS DOS....

2026-04-09 21:08:26 UTC

Aaaannnddd the power just went out. Thankfully was mostly done the poorer set up.

2026-04-09 21:06:26 UTC

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I did not. I got an Asus gaming poorer which is much more than I need, but less crap than others I was looking at.

2026-04-09 20:12:56 UTC

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I would rather not overly fuck with almost 2 grand of brand new laptop.
I do have an old hotmail account I never use, I just have to remember the password...
I am seeing some workarounds on the internet but again, would rather not fuck with it too much.

2026-04-09 19:50:36 UTC

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Oh, they are a bastard to get rid of! I know, pollinators and all that, but they are so invasive.

2026-04-09 19:48:35 UTC

setting up my new laptop and there doesn't seem to be a way to get started without connecting to a Microsoft account. This is complete bullshit.

2026-04-08 20:46:10 UTC

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They may have been for Steph but I love them too!

2026-04-08 09:17:52 UTC

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We got a long weekend, so Friday to Monday. We already had our 1 week Spring Break at the beginning of March.

2026-04-07 23:37:52 UTC

5 at work, 8 when I got home.
#note1tns…wwp4

2026-04-07 20:30:56 UTC

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We could use a bit of that right now.

2026-04-07 02:17:25 UTC

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Still needs sleeves. They won't have chickens.
https://media.spinster.xyz/1f0e285aca79c568035367d59d0c9f8ebe29b4b7524e044df8f559b425df8bed.jpg

2026-04-06 21:36:26 UTC

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I've never heard that. Doesn't mean it isn't used in some parts of the country, but it's not something I have come across.

2026-04-06 21:22:52 UTC

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Looks like a wee boat to me!

2026-04-06 14:25:52 UTC

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In their defense, they seem to only be looking at outcomes for female women. If you take into account that the male ones aren't having issues, the numbers look much better. 🤡

2026-04-05 20:34:52 UTC

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Sounds like it was. We've just been blah today. Not very warm, kinda grey and rainy.

2026-04-05 20:33:23 UTC

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Very pretty.

2026-04-05 15:15:57 UTC

https://media.spinster.xyz/0ec1ba4b2622e8db43c1a809ab742869e253e9ff5d5abea2a31deab6a85a65a4.jpeg

2026-04-04 22:05:47 UTC

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Good point.

2026-04-04 21:51:12 UTC

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If they want to be humane, make them stock shelves at a grocery store until they have worked off the value of their theft. At minimum wage rates, of course. So if they stole, say, 900 worth of stuff and minimum wage is a generous 10, that's 90 hours of free work for the store.

2026-04-04 21:46:58 UTC

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Yeah, I subbed for kindergarteners a few times and holy crap are they exhausting!

2026-04-04 21:46:07 UTC

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Reminds me of the shade of some of the lilacs that grew around my parents' place in the country. Beautiful!

2026-04-04 18:39:17 UTC

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If it's a right, how would you enforce it? What laws would have to exist in order to ensure someone gets the baby they have a right to? If someone doesn't have access to a surrogate, does the state have to provide one? And who, pray tell, will they be recruiting to provide this service?
Same with those men who say that sex is a human right.

2026-04-04 10:58:18 UTC

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She certainly looked like she was regretting her decision to include them at times. That said, they were relatively well-behaved, for kids that age.

2026-04-04 09:47:18 UTC

@FeartnTired There's a saying that you should never work with kids or animals.
Case in point:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKoiRgUgl4w

2026-04-03 21:12:52 UTC

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This one has a bit of an impressionist feel to it.

2026-04-03 17:18:29 UTC

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2026-04-03 09:49:52 UTC

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JFC, as if a day of camping in the woods is going to make these men want to properly integrate. They can't even be arsed to immigrate through legal means.

2026-04-02 20:28:37 UTC

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How lovely! Can't wait for flooers to start blooming here!

2026-04-02 11:25:51 UTC

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Yes, it was! Your faith in me is heartwarming!
I had thought of tinking back, but 40 rows (including short rows, increases, and decreases) sounds like a nightmare.

2026-04-02 10:59:02 UTC

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It is fun! I just did not take into account that this yarn is a wee bit thicker than some of my other ones. I should have measured properly instead of eyeballing it.
The question is, can I put in lifelines that are perfectly aligned?

2026-04-02 10:23:49 UTC

Someone got a little cocky with her latest pair of socks and didn't double check the row gauge before doing the heels and now has to rip back 40 rows (including heel turns) because the feet are about 1 cm too long. Of course they're being knit two at a time on one long circular needle.
This should be fun.

2026-03-29 13:53:15 UTC

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It's basically 4 strands of cotton thread, unplied. Surprisingly not as splitty as expected.
This is it:
https://hobbii.ca/products/hp-1004695-sultan-shadow?store_id=10&gtaid=Cj0KCQjwm6POBhCrARIsAIG58CJ7UynZiKQLfKsdCFR0JD7N231Rctl6N8j9XC_PFYIQTJwNbHJLqZkaAks0EALw_wcB&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=CA+%7C+P-Max+%7C+Brand+%7C+New+%7C+COM+GMC&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23009517247&gbraid=0AAAAAC9tCnhQ9YS80-MR2Zsr7Jl4aSf2a&gclid=Cj0KCQjwm6POBhCrARIsAIG58CJ7UynZiKQLfKsdCFR0JD7N231Rctl6N8j9XC_PFYIQTJwNbHJLqZkaAks0EALw_wcB&shpxid=b65cad46-c7e1-4ede-b606-97ca3cc349c8

2026-03-29 12:00:58 UTC

@FeartnTired
Now that the cardi is finished, my current crochet WIP is the shawl in cotton with tiny hooks. Yeah, this is going to take a while...
I'm on row 32 of 70 something. Each one gets progressively longer.
https://media.spinster.xyz/44f7f0908f5656d51fe33e034992b9eff399929dee38c904943dbcedab4d10de.jpg

2026-03-28 16:22:04 UTC

@FeartnTired
Took me forever to sort out what I felt like painting. Settled on splodgy flooers. Not particularly happy with it, but it's better than nothing.
https://media.spinster.xyz/5c6a7d5e04551092f930dc69b2307221e5e6a8818436b105320550afd62994e7.jpg

2026-03-27 11:17:15 UTC

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Well, I threw in a little something for myself to get the free shipping...

2026-03-27 10:47:56 UTC

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Ooooo, yarn sale! Tempting.... I should probably finish a few wips before I buy anymore yarn....
(Though I did just order some accessories from Hobbii, but they were on sale and mostly for my ersatz daughter-in-law's birthday)