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2026-07-09 17:49:46 UTC

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On ball 4 now. Had to get hound a bag of knitting snacks so he stops trying to 'help'. Apparently, knitting needles are delicious! Cardigan thankfully un-nibbled.
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2026-07-04 22:36:10 UTC

Cocoon cardigan. 1 ball down, 10 balls to go. Not used Debbie bliss cashmerino before - it feels lovely and is very nice to work with. Not splitty or tangly at all. Also enjoying having an excuse to use my nice new spiral stitch markers and knitpro zings.
Hound had a minor identity crisis and thought he was a cat. I went to the loo and came back to find him carefully unravelling a ball of wool! He was very gentle with it so no damage done.
@Flick @Fullycaffeinated @FeartnTired
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2026-05-21 23:11:37 UTC

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It seems like a trivial thing, but over several years, those are the things that slowly drive you insane. They need to get a mug tree, or else one of them will disappear in mysterious circumstances!

2026-05-13 21:15:49 UTC

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Nothing, because offspring trims it for me now that it's long enough to just need the split ends tidying up.
Before that, I went to a men's barber who charged about a tenner. She said she missed doing girly hairstyles, so I used to let her mess around with mine (if there wasn't a queue) before doing my short back and sides.

2026-05-13 17:50:06 UTC

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That's so sad. I will never understand why people who hate nature so much choose to live in the countryside! If you don't want trees near your house, there are plenty places that do not have them. Go live there and stop fucking up the countryside for everyone else.
I grew up in small villages, and you see this a lot when new people move in. They come for the nature and then kill as much of it as possible because it's blocking their view.!

2026-05-07 17:48:03 UTC

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If you have enough ticket money and don't mind slumming it, there's a lot of music festivals at that time of year too. Phillgood looks like a good one if you happen to be visiting Bulgaria on your travels.

2026-05-05 18:27:48 UTC

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There is a lot to see, but if you try to see it all (like I did last time I went) you will be cold, tired stressed and miserable. Better to pick a few things and take your time.
If you have transport, Epping forest, which is just outside London, is a nice place to go and explore.

2026-04-24 20:01:05 UTC

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Good for toothache. Couldn't have managed without it when I was waiting to get my manky wisdom tooth removed a couple of years ago.

2026-04-24 12:32:44 UTC

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I've been doing it wrong! To me, that picture goes ball, skein, ball, cake.

2026-04-15 21:29:49 UTC

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That's literally my dream job!

2026-04-15 19:47:04 UTC

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That's a nice colour. Little boat looks exactly the same shade as if it was painted on a china teacup!

2026-04-15 17:27:05 UTC

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Gosh, your search history must be quite interesting if it's showing you that. All I get is band tshirts, ugg boots and bras! I need to up my game.

2026-04-15 17:22:17 UTC

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I have no idea what to expect inside this book, but I would definitely read it!

2026-04-15 15:41:18 UTC

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I I never leave the house without a bra, and usually wear one at home too. My boobs are too big (f or g cup last time I measured) to feel comfortable without one. Since getting a bloody awful sweat rash that turned into a fungal infection, I try not to wear much artificial fibres these days, so finding something comfortable, big enough and made of cotton can be a bit of a ball ache.
Maybe Tmi, but you did ask!

2026-04-15 14:55:30 UTC

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2026-04-14 22:08:59 UTC

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I've heard of him before. Absolutely mental story. The writers borrowed heavily from this for an episode of Young Sheldon.

2026-04-01 20:56:05 UTC

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OK, so this might sound a little bit mad, but asking firmly but politely if I can please have my keys/scissors/purse back now, and then going away to another room for a few minutes seems to make things reappear more quickly.
I'm sure there is a sound psychological reason for this, but I prefer to think that the pixies just like to be acknowledged every once in a while.

2026-04-01 17:19:50 UTC

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I think whoever it was has taken my scissors too!
I know I own at least 4 pairs, but can I find one when I need it?

2026-04-01 02:00:17 UTC

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Another court case! How bad does he have to get to be listed as a vexatious litigant and banned from starting cases, or is that not a thing in Canada?

2026-03-29 16:00:30 UTC

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I've seen those before and assumed they would be very splitty

2026-03-29 13:49:28 UTC

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Blimey! Must be very fine yarn. Mines 4ply but attempting filet which uses smaller hooks than usual to keep the stitches tight and well defined. I have a box of fimo knocking around somewhere, so going to try making some grippy handles tonight after work.

2026-03-29 13:29:50 UTC

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This colour is instant happiness for me! I wish I could wear it, but it makes me look a bit ill, so I used it to paint a wall in my office instead.
How tiny are the tiny hooks? I tried starting something on 2mms last night, and quickly gave up! Might try again if I can find a 2mm with a nice grippy handle though.

2026-03-26 21:45:46 UTC

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That's so cute! It's even smaller than those teeny-weeny pencils that sometimes come in Christmas crackers.

2026-03-26 14:25:29 UTC

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Imagine being trapped for hours and that's the first thing you see when you are freed!

2026-03-25 21:09:41 UTC

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Very nice!

2026-03-25 18:23:03 UTC

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Oh. I must have misunderstood your first post (and a lot of your other posts since you joined) because I thought you were a fan and wanted to see them!
Personally, I do not read news, commentary or interviews with any of the musicians I like for precisely this reason. I can enjoy the music and remain blissfully ignorant if the musician turns out to be a dick head!

2026-03-25 12:18:48 UTC

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That can be done equally well without linking your views to your real name and face. That way, you'd be able to go to the concert without worrying that someone will recognise you.
You have been complaining about rush not performing in Poland for as long as you have been on spinster. Now they are! Would be a real shame if you were unable to enjoy it.

2026-03-24 20:29:50 UTC

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I only know your name because you told me it!
If you put yourself out there publicly, there will always be some who disagree with you. If that negatively impacts your real life, you can always stop. Why do you think so many high profile GC accounts online use pseudonyms? Save the online terfing under your own name for when you have fuck off money, like JKR!

2026-03-24 20:26:15 UTC

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I mean this kindly, but I think you might be overestimating your reach a bit. It is unlikely that 'most rush fanboys' have even heard of you, let alone hate you.
I know there's a group that pick on you on fb, but they are, IIRC, fewer than 50 people. That's only a very tiny minority of the rush fandom and you shouldn't let them put you off doing something you'll enjoy.

2026-03-24 17:44:10 UTC

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Loving your country doesn't have to mean liking and accepting everything about it. You can love your country and want it to improve. Some people would say that is a better type of patriotism than just blindly supporting everything your country does.
You are also free to stop doing things you were raised to do if you find they don't align with your adult values. Plenty adults choose to leave religions they were raised to believe in.

2026-03-22 19:16:05 UTC

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Not a great picture, but this embroidery at Cliffe Castle (in Yorkshire, and not really a castle!) shows the evolution of life on Earth. The bit you can see here is the big bang. At the far end, there's an almost human.
https://media.spinster.xyz/4d56aeb3da51f6e5f55827724270c4d60f9a85fafdf72eb6d6a8eb79a7bd85f7.png

2026-03-22 18:58:19 UTC

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If the base had corners, I'd start by putting pins in to mark the corners on the base and the corresponding points on the tube. Then the midpoints between the corners, then the midpoints between the midpoints... line up the base pins with the tube pins and sew it all together.
I have no idea if this is the correct technique, it's just what I do.

2026-03-21 03:01:21 UTC

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Nice quote. Lindy West is very much in the twaw camp though.

2026-03-18 15:35:48 UTC

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Didn't witness it but heard about it afterwards. Introductions at beginning of meeting everyone was asked to state name, pronouns and favourite fruit. Friend said'Hi, I'm Amy and I like pineapples' followed by a death stare at the person who suggested including pronouns. This gave everyone else permission to not give their pronouns. Several looked quite relieved and most of them just said names and fruit after that. Could have backfired but luckily didn't.
Could you have a very strict agenda for the meeting that leaves no room for discussions about gender identity?

2026-03-15 20:55:23 UTC

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I don't know how he did it, but his arms were a right mess afterwards!

2026-03-15 20:09:40 UTC

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I don't know, but I have noticed a similar increase in people using the word demonic to describe politicians/high profile people doing bad things. Used to be a word that was only really used by religious nutters.

2026-03-15 17:55:36 UTC

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Oh dear. Might just have to keep upping the valerian until she's passed out!

2026-03-15 17:53:54 UTC

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Good luck! It all sounds very stressful. I have once taken a cat to the vet in a drawstring bag after it refused to get in the carrier. Cat was, understandably, not very happy.
Is home visit from vet an option?

2026-03-13 21:27:21 UTC

Finished the bag and added a lining made from an old pillow case. Never added a lining to knitting or crochet before so didn't have high hopes. Turned out to be a lot easier than I'd thought! Can't do the handles tonight so already eyeing the stash and wondering if there's enough there for a second bag.
https://media.spinster.xyz/00b19920c8cfae34ac0244760b6e362fd2fdd5ebbdd8d27fcec2dfe4524eeb6a.jpg
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2026-03-12 21:37:09 UTC

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I agree. No war and strife in that painting just lovely peaceful green.

2026-03-12 14:15:39 UTC

Crocheting a bag to use up all my scraps of cotton yarn. I like how it's looking so far, but not sure what to do about the handles. One long strap would be more comfortable to carry but would probably distort the shape of the bag a little. Shorter ones might look better but less comfy to carry.
I also have a length of crocheted paper chain somewhere that I made with the same colours. Tempted to try incorporating that into the handles somehow, but not sure if that would be overkill.
https://media.spinster.xyz/6624e20f9d05b045f6e334d7d56eaded00d63f9654771f5f2c210117383014f8.jpg

2026-03-09 15:18:41 UTC

Just had a call from the dog shelter. They are sending someone out to do a home inspection/check we aren't nut jobs. If we pass, we'll be able to start fostering dogs who are waiting for adoption. I get the impression they are quite desperate as I suggested next week for the inspection but they were very keen to come sooner. Settled on Saturday as a compromise, so I have 4 1/2 days to knock my hovel into shape!

2026-03-06 21:32:00 UTC

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If you were using black on your first time then I'm not surprised! Self striping is best, I think, as it makes it much easier to see where the last turn was and where the next one needs to be.

2026-03-06 21:27:33 UTC

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I honestly don't even know what my go-to heel is called. It involves short rows and lots of wrapping and turning. The only reason I use it is because out of all the ones I've tried, it's the only one I can do without looking at the instructions!
Sockmatician has instructions on rav for adding teeny cables to flap heels, and I've been meaning to try it for ages.

2026-03-06 18:12:09 UTC

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It's worth it because flap heels need to be knit top down and they are comfier than turned heels.

2026-03-06 15:01:30 UTC

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Brilliant! Time to go dig out the sock wool then. Fairly sure there's at least one ball lurking in the bottom of the stash box.

2026-03-06 02:32:13 UTC

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Ooh, please report back on that. I hope it is as easy as it looks in the video. I've been doing socks with kitchener for a bit over a decade, and am still either too loose or too tight mlat least half the time!

2026-03-05 23:17:58 UTC

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Mind blown!
Never seen this before, but definitely want to try it.

2026-03-01 16:14:23 UTC

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Baking powder can have aluminium in it? That doesn't sound good.

2026-02-15 16:02:59 UTC

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Damn. Is certification for out of state expensive?

2026-02-15 15:24:50 UTC

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A lot of the 'start by lying on the floor' exercises can also be done lying on a bed. That wouldn't help with the fatigue part though.

2026-02-15 15:02:59 UTC

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Almost every night, yes. Been doing that for over a year. My back is a bit screwed due to an old injury. A stranger saw me doing all kinds of weird movements trying to decrease the pain while I was queueing in aldi and told me to try dead bugs. I did, and felt better within a week. When I stopped, the pain came back so now I do them fairly religiously.
My main motivation is that I don't want to have to get seated tickets when I go to gigs! Standing still for any length of time used to be really painful.

2026-02-15 14:32:32 UTC

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Thanks. Have so far managed to keep up with doing a little nearly every day. Wonky shoulder is feeling better, and carrying shopping is getting a little easier, so its working. Also doing dead bugs every night and considering adding ankle weights now that they are starting to feel easy.

2026-01-31 13:10:28 UTC

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Oh no! Could you do the thing with the crochet hook, or would that mess with the colour work?

2026-01-28 20:28:25 UTC

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My high school had a teacher and a couple of students who were Butts!

2026-01-24 17:22:15 UTC

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I like the elbow length sleeves, the shoulders and the neon/white stripes. Less keen on the frilly bits, unless I was making for someone else.

2026-01-18 20:18:12 UTC

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Bugger! Starting to think I dreamed it up, but I'm sure I didn't...

2026-01-18 19:39:30 UTC

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That's definitely possible. I am a night owl, so often here after most UK spins have gone to bed!
I really hope somebody remembers her, because typing it out had me doubting my memory/sanity.

2026-01-18 19:33:08 UTC

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Do you remember a few years ago someone on Spinster was talking about setting up an 'alternative' boarding school? The accommodation was going to be very basic, possibly camping, and the teachers were all going to be sworn virgins. She came here for feedback, which was unsurprisingly negative, and then disappeared? I imagine her school to be a cross between this and Midsommar!
I really hope someone else remembers this, because it was so flipping bizarre.

2026-01-18 15:04:42 UTC

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But why though? Apart from being bloody awful, he has already proven himself to be the kiss of death for other businesses. Is there a 'The Producers' type situation going on here?

2026-01-12 20:13:33 UTC

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Well, that's my nightmares sorted for the rest of the week!

2026-01-12 17:49:37 UTC

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What the fuck? Please tell me that's a fake!
I have, once, had a spider in my ear that was quite big but not as big as that. It climbed out of its own accord. I am now very relieved that I didn't have to actually see it !

2026-01-04 23:56:31 UTC

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I like the black moon. Its unexpected and gothic and moody.

2025-12-25 13:35:40 UTC

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That looks like fun!
If you have the patience, you could arrange them into a gradient.

2025-12-24 23:03:32 UTC

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Horrible news. I'm so sorry.

2025-12-24 15:10:49 UTC

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At the very least, you ought to get a sticker for it. Like the ones little kids get for going to the dentist.

2025-12-17 12:09:44 UTC

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Why are you even asking?
It is a very pretty set of minis. If you can afford them, then you should have them.

2025-12-16 16:50:46 UTC

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https://www.gofundme.com/f/fp56kz-support-afghan-girls-through-online-education
Time to share this link again.

2025-12-12 19:00:13 UTC

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That cake looks lovely.
I'm almost embarrassed to ask, but is spinsterversary the anniversary of spinster being set up or you joining it? Or maybe you are a very early adopter and it's both?

2025-12-08 22:16:55 UTC

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There's something very dystopian about having healthy people give away organs, just to increase their loved ones' chances of getting a transplant.
I have heard of donor chains, where patient a's relative donates to patient b, and so on - so every family involved both gives and receives a kidney. I would donate under those circs if a loved one needed me to. But if I'm giving a kidney, my kid has to be definitely getting one, not just getting an improved probability of one.

2025-12-04 18:59:07 UTC

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It's OK. There's only 2 of us here, and as I don't drive or like ordering online, I usually do shopping in small installments throughout the week anyway.
Christmas is a bit tricky, but outside is about as cold as the fridge anyway, so can store veg / juice etc in a sealed box on the back step for a couple days before Christmas at a push.
Only time I miss having a larger one is if we get a heatwave and I can't stock up on ice lollies.

2025-12-04 13:34:19 UTC

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Same. Got an absolutely tiny kitchen so my fridge is one of those dinky ones that people usually put in caravans, not houses.

2025-12-03 22:55:53 UTC

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Yet more unattainable beauty standards: now even the inside of the fridge has to look pretty!

2025-12-01 17:22:25 UTC

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The bermuda triangle itself has mysteriously disappeared!

2025-11-30 19:01:16 UTC

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My mum used to have a dog called Mutley!

2025-11-30 16:53:14 UTC

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That's what deliveries are for!

2025-11-30 16:49:07 UTC

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Maybe put off going out until you have finished the mittens. Wouldn't want to risk getting frostbite!

2025-11-27 18:21:09 UTC

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I agree with Caff. Can't go wrong with petrol blue.

2025-11-27 14:46:09 UTC

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I'd probably go for one of the darker blue/greens from the top half of the third row of pegs. Some of the brighter pinks are quite tempting too.
Can you at least narrow it down to a shortlist?

2025-11-10 14:36:24 UTC

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I chose other. I think posting in very vague terms about something like this might sometimes be ok if it encourages others to help out.
But in practice when I've seen people post things like this, it's because they want praise. It always makes me think how humiliated I would feel if someone posted a video of themselves buying ME lunch (or giving me a fiver, or whatever).

2025-11-07 14:26:28 UTC

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This case is so silly, they should send Frank drebin to investigate it.
The louvre, what is it?
A big building full of paintings, but that's not important right now!

2025-11-05 18:29:29 UTC

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They don't look at the parents, either. My eldest was unusually tall: almost off the graph, since birth but average weight for her age. This was not at all surprising to me as that's exactly what her dad is like. Every single HV thought it was a problem though.
Funnily enough, my requests for suggestions on how to make her shorter were not well recieved!

2025-11-05 17:09:26 UTC

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Nonsense like this is why people start ignoring advice from health professionals. The years of pointless weighing and measuring as babies/toddlers is probably enough to ensure most parents are no longer listening to this BS advice by year 6.
I met plenty mums in mother and baby groups who had been told their babies were too heavy/too light/too long/too short by the health visitor, just because their stats didn't sit neatly in the middle of the graph. Even one who was told her toddler's head was too small; what the fuck was she supposed to do about that!? The kids all turned out fine, AFAIK, and the mums had mostly stopped worrying about growth charts by the time the kids started school.

2025-11-03 16:53:56 UTC

Looks like hound has dementia. He's never been the world's cleverest dog, but his cognitive skills have taken a sharp dip lately. He understands that bedtime routine involves going outside, having a wee, getting on the bed and going to sleep, but the order of operations now eludes him. He goes outside, then comes in and wees on the floor, or worse, on my bed. There have been a few other signs as well. Off to the vets tomorrow to see what they say about it. Secretly hoping they will say it is all in my head and he is fine and will live another 30 years!

2025-10-30 17:46:24 UTC

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There's an ebay seller called classicalrose59 who does them at a decent price. You have to buy quite a few (usually 20 or 25) but it works out at just over £1 per mini, which is way cheaper than getting them from an indie dyer. I bought loads last year and did advents for myself and my mum.
If you want a surprise advent, you can get them delivered to my house and I'll put them in separate envelopes for you and then post them up.

2025-10-29 20:49:58 UTC

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But you're really good at patchwork! Couldn't you to use the skins of several thin people?

2025-10-29 19:26:50 UTC

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I do a budget version. Buy a job lot of random minis on ebay, and get offspring to put them in numbered envelopes for me so that each day's yarn is a surprise. Works out loads cheaper than getting a 'real' one, and makes me just as happy.

2025-10-29 19:23:58 UTC

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Nice. Just finished the hooded virus shawl. Might do a multicoloured version if I get a mini-skein advent calendar again this year.
Will post shawl pics when I have a big enough patch of clean and tidy floor to lay it out!

2025-10-28 23:54:28 UTC

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I'll handspin the yarn. Then we can charge even more for them, cos it's artisanal!
Will need someone utterly shameless to do the marketing.

2025-10-28 23:27:58 UTC

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No! That's too ridiculous for words!
Must be at least 3 whole minutes of labour went into making it.

2025-10-28 21:30:22 UTC

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Yeah, I think the lesson there is don't make decisions while panicking! I'll try not to do it again.

2025-10-28 21:10:06 UTC

Hello! I am back. Last month was a bit of a shitshow and my anxiety told me to remove myself from the internet. Am ok now, but a little embarrassed about my disappearing act. I will try to re-add everyone I was following over the next couple of days.
Did I miss anything exciting while I was gone?