ContemplatingFolly

ContemplatingFolly t1_je7bo5q wrote

Reply to LPT Request - How to reliably distract/calm yourself during a medical procedure if you’re squeamish by pajamajammer

First, tell the nurse/doc ahead of time that you are nervous. . You can also ask any questions at this time. A good doc/nurse will tell you all about what their doing so you will know what to expect

Look up breathing exercises that trigger the "relaxation response", which can help knock down that adrenaline.

Also remember that it is your body; you have the right to stop the procedure at any time.

Good luck.

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ContemplatingFolly t1_j88icvz wrote

Reply to This is one of my Pendleton wool blankets. Any idea if this is fixable? Where/who might I look for locally to fix it? I just don’t want it to get worse. by lukeman3000

I wouldn't use any of the fabric glues on it. It can't be done invisibly because there are no overlapping flat surfaces, and you couldn't get it out of the wool once in.

You have two alternatives: If you stop into a sewing store, or perhaps even a Walmart, you can get needle and some button-strength thread to match, and give it try. I wrote some instructions below, on how I would mend it. Your other alternative is to take it to be mended, which would be inexpensive and completely worth it for a Pendleton blanket. Most dry cleaners have someone to do mending like this.

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This may be slight overkill, but one wants something sturdy for a blanket. Thread the needle, pulling the thread double, and knotting the two threads at the bottom. Begin sewing on the wrong side of the blanket, passing the needle through the bottom of that loose edge (the part that is already overcast with thread) and wrap the thread around that same bound edge, and come back up between the two threads to anchor it.

Then it is simply a matter of overcasting between the bottom of the loose edge and the blanket, around and around to secure it, making sure you far enough into the blanket to get to the securely woven part of the fabric. I would do extra stitches at the outside edge for strength.

When you have done this, with the thread on the right side, cut your thread in two by the needle. Then rethread one thread, and pull it through in one place; remove the needle, go back to the other side and rethread the other thread on the needle, poking it through in a slightly different place. Tie the two ends to anchor. You don't usually need to do this for mending, but given a blanket is a coarse weave, it will be the most secure.

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ContemplatingFolly t1_j1yyqqe wrote

Reply to LPT: For all the teens and college students out there, don’t worry about making friends. Don’t worry about getting all of the friendship experiences you’d expect to have. In the end, your happiness is all that matters. Do the things that you want to do, not what you think you should do. by [deleted]

>For all the teens and college students out there, don’t worry about making friends... In the end, your happiness is all that matters

Happiness is pretty tough with no friends.

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ContemplatingFolly t1_j138r5q wrote

Reply to comment by emilio911 in A refrigerator that doesn't freeze your food? by emilio911

However high you need until it stops freezing stuff! If stuff is freezing, then at least part of the fridge is at 32 or lower than 32.

If you turn the temperature up as far as it will go and its still freezing stuff, then it may need to have the thermostat replaced. Probably (although you never know nowadays) cheaper than a new fridge.

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ContemplatingFolly t1_iwodup0 wrote

Reply to Could someone recommend an air purifier that doesn't need the filters thrown out and changed? I am willing to clean them of course! I have BAD allergies and 3 cats so it needs to work well in medium size areas. by Relaxandbreath

I have an IQAir filter. Not at all cheap, but are state of the art, Swiss room size, hospital grade air filters. The outer filter has to be replaced once a year, and the primary I think once every three or four.

However, I would highly recommend allergy drops. These are like allergy shots, but you don't have to go in every day(for a while)/then every week. Instead, they are sublingual (drops under your tongue). They have not solved all my problems, but have solved a *lot*. This is a commitment for at least three years, but helps within a few months, and drops only have to be mixed/picked up once every three months, and are custom mixed for your allergies.

IQAir filter is $1,000, then $100 annually and $400 every four years about.

Allergy drops are about $400/three months, plus initial doc appointments and testing, but may be covered by insurance. If not, at least allergy shots usually are.

The best quality cheap-o solution: OTC Flonase, and a good quality vacuum.

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ContemplatingFolly t1_iqtnvlc wrote

Reply to comment by Fearless_Locality in I created deAMAZONatorto help you find a non-amazon place to buy your books! by LordGnomeMBE

Of course there is some variation among locations. But here are some reasons to boycott. not for you necessarily but just for anyone reading the thread:

  1. I try not to patronize any really huge corporations. They stifle competition, and have too much power and influence on national and international policies, as well as over their independent sellers and subcontractors.

  2. Their labor policies creep me out, and don't vary that much given all of the automation of every process in the warehouses.

  3. Jeff Bezos has enough money.

Instead I try to patronize a local business, or go direct to the manufacturer.

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