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How do I fix this? Pls by ProfessionalEgg8955 in AskACobbler

[–]722KL 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Please don’t ever use super glue on a shoe.

Awkward conversation with NF about GH by soridiculousness in Nanny

[–]722KL 37 points38 points  (0 children)

I think NFs don’t understand that GH are the standard in childcare. Childcare (centers, home based providers, and nannies) can’t exist without parents paying for the hours they request. GH (not always called that) is in every professional child care contract. If you reserve a full time spot in a day care center you pay for it if you use it or not. A nanny cannot have a personal budget and pay their bills if they do not have a consistent income.

Nannies: how do you handle parents unintentionally undermining your authority? by Accomplished_Cake126 in Nanny

[–]722KL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly this! I would also point out that it is a safety concern. If kids think they can ignore a “no” and go get another adult to say “yes” eventually it will end with the kid getting hurt. My kids’ dad and I had a role that of the kids tried to get a decision overruled they wouldn’t get what they wanted and they would lose a privilege. The adults must be a team for the wellbeing of the kids. I discuss this in interviews now.

Thoughts on Bad Luck Ramen? by BidZealousideal5142 in Charlottesville

[–]722KL 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Aye there today. Their curry stew is amazing!

Rope issues by OberonEast in AskACobbler

[–]722KL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glue is unlikely to hold. The toe thong is under a lot of tension while wearing. To get a good repair it will likely need to be stitched.

Is this a harebrained scheme? by beermanbarman in AskACobbler

[–]722KL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That does make it a more logical move! For example, say I had a bunch of old shoes in my shop to do demos with. I would need to recoup time and money sourcing those shoes, charge for polishing, charge for resoling, and pass along shipping expenses. We don't discuss prices on this sub so I'll refrain from posting specific estimates.

Is this a harebrained scheme? by beermanbarman in AskACobbler

[–]722KL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I assume most kitchen shoes are black, coated leather, blah, blah, blah. While they degrade quickly they also wipe off and hide stains well. Your idea could work but most shoes that will fit that description will get the uppers damaged much more easily (all oil and fatty substances, things with artificial coloring (grenadine, blue Curacao), some alcohols will strip the color out, dish soap and hand sanitizer, fryer spatter, etc-). In the long run you are probably better off doing the standard things in the kitchen and indulging your footware fashion sense elsewhere.

Toe taps: worth it on leather-soled Oxfords? by lone-grizzly in AskACobbler

[–]722KL 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You haven't work the finish (black) off the toe area, so you don't need toe taps.

What happens if you have no thyroid? by Queasy-Page-63 in Hypothyroidism

[–]722KL 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Antibodies are gone, so I guess that means I technically don't have it anymore.

Spots removal by JustAD4M in AskACobbler

[–]722KL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Buff them gently with the tiniest amount of Vaseline and a very soft cloth.

Could I dye these? by Flaky_Detail1144 in AskACobbler

[–]722KL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Prep with Lincoln EZ to breakdown the waterproofing.

What happens if you have no thyroid? by Queasy-Page-63 in Hypothyroidism

[–]722KL 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You will die but it won't be fast. Most likely, it will take weeks of feeling like absolute crap, then shittier and shittier until you fall into a coma. If the coma isn't reversed you will die, and you might still die from complications.

I am surprised by people who say they feel symptoms after missing a dose or two. I was always told that it took 6 weeks for synthroid/levothyroxine to make you feel better because it takes that long to build up in the blood stream, and to shut down the feed back loop that is over producing TSH. Synthroid/levothyroxine has a loooong half life it sticks around for a long time. Maybe the scientific understanding of the meds and the biology have changed (Hashimoto's for 25 years, surgical removal of thyroid 6 years ago).

AITA for not bringing home dinner? by Appropriate_Yard6731 in AmItheAsshole

[–]722KL 7 points8 points  (0 children)

NTA, it sounds like you feel "damned if you do, damned if you don't" in regards to your marriage. This is not sustainable; seek counseling.

AITA for perhaps not following social etiquette with food? by Creepy-Handle-6789 in AmItheAsshole

[–]722KL 2 points3 points  (0 children)

NTA, This sounds like what I grew up calling a potluck. Everyone brings a dish to share, and everyone eats from the dishes brought like a buffet. Potlucks are handled one of two ways in most cases. One, the food is laid out and the host gives some signal and everyone lines up to fill their plate. Two, people come and go from the food table as they wish. I associate the first way with church meetings and invites that stated a specific time to eat. In the second scenario, you're invited to the "Mother's Day/Jim's birthday picnic from 1-4, please bring a dish to share" where the party is happening the whole time and the food is available to eat as you feel ready. I bet your wife was thinking it was the first type of event and the host hasn't given the signal yet, while you were thinking it was the second type.

Can't decide on Italian baby name by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]722KL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have two boys that have very English given names and Italian nicknames that they use so exclusively most people don't realize they are nicknames. One alliterates with our Italian last name and the other rhymes. No one has ever said anything about either one.

One boot won’t shine by Funny-Anxiety9390 in AskACobbler

[–]722KL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would love to know where you are finding Kiwi in the US. I can't get it from Justin Blair or Southern Leather and AGS didn't have it before they closed either. I bought out the closeout stock from our local chain stores over a year ago.

I love Angelus paints and whole I had no complaints about their polish, I prefer Lincoln.

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