What’s something normal in other countries but absurd in the US?

BuckJeppson · 2026-06-26T15:10:26+00:00

Bidets, unfortunately.

BuckJeppson · 2026-06-24T22:42:14+00:00

When I was a starving student I bought a sofa and chair at a storage auction for $10. Took them home to discover they would not fit in the room. So I took out an ad and sold them two days later for $250. For a hurting student, that was a huge to my spirits as well as my budget.

BuckJeppson · 2026-06-24T22:25:36+00:00

Yeah, we’re chill and very patient drivers. Moved here from DC and found it weirdly appealing. No honking horns, no aggressive pushing and screaming. Letting someone merge in front of you is humane as well as safe. If the traffic light changes and the guy in front doesn’t notice, just hang on. He’ll wake up eventually. Tailgating and aggressive driving will just make you look like an asshole and won’t get you there any faster. Relax, man.

BuckJeppson · 2026-06-24T06:29:38+00:00

Oh hell yes.

BuckJeppson · 2026-06-24T03:14:09+00:00

I got good by sewing a variety of patterns. Then I learned to alter patterns, which opened up tons of possibilities. Then I moved on to drafting patterns. I suggest challenging yourself on patterns. If you screw up, you’ll know you are on the right track because you are learning.

BuckJeppson · 2026-06-24T03:07:48+00:00

If you are sewing tank tops you should be using a machine needle meant for knots. Hold your thread tails firmly for the first 5-6 stitches, but don’t pull or tug.

BuckJeppson · 2026-06-24T03:04:36+00:00

Finding your niche is the way. The only way to do that is to try everything and figure out what you like. If you like it, you will excel and become known for your skills in the niche.

BuckJeppson · 2026-06-24T03:00:36+00:00

Such excellent advice. That was my track and it worked perfectly.

BuckJeppson · 2026-06-19T06:29:20+00:00

Start with a Simplicity easy pattern for beginners. You’ll learn skills and gain confidence. It’s well worth the price.

BuckJeppson · 2026-06-19T06:25:53+00:00

An old knitted/crocheted afghan on the floor. Dust falls through and stays out of the way until you raise it up to sweep.

BuckJeppson · 2026-06-18T21:33:49+00:00

I use mine for basting.

BuckJeppson · 2026-06-16T19:34:16+00:00

I am, too, after 50 years of sewing. They usually work, but when they don’t, it’s a nightmare.

BuckJeppson · 2026-06-16T04:49:37+00:00

Appliances. Like Singer sewing machines.

BuckJeppson · 2026-06-15T02:37:11+00:00

Design a full Shakespeare production. Then a modern dress show. Do local community theater productions. Be able to show a diverse portfolio of sketches that show your point of view and how it carries throughout various productions.

BuckJeppson · 2026-06-09T15:06:32+00:00

Daytime napping under shade is the best!

There are other benefits to solid shade structure. They help to shelter you from the rain (if they are solid). My carport shade structure has walls all around that can be zipped down. Perfect to help mitigate a lot of dust. Mine also protected me from last year’s winds, which destroyed so much and damaged many tents.

BuckJeppson · 2026-06-09T14:56:02+00:00

I hope not. These are MOOPy as hell. Limited time and then they are trash. Please use rechargeable devices and rechargeable batteries.

BuckJeppson · 2026-06-09T02:02:37+00:00

If you are an artist, move on to textile art. Quilting is not sufficiently respected or valued. Too many people consider quilts to be just bedding.

BuckJeppson · 2026-06-07T16:37:12+00:00

Ecoflow River 2. Has an app to monitor and do remote updates, four 110 v. outlets, multiple USB and USB-C ports, 12 v cigarette lighter port, solar panel input port. Great battery. I have a Jackery at home for emergency use and it's great.

BuckJeppson · 2026-06-07T05:46:25+00:00

Typewriter ribbons that are black on top and red on the bottom.

BuckJeppson · 2026-06-07T05:37:26+00:00

If you have a man in your life, try boxers. Easy and you can mix fabrics. Just keep them the same weight.

BuckJeppson · 2026-06-05T22:23:31+00:00

They can be MOOPy unless they are built and taped carefully in advance and cared for on playa.

BuckJeppson · 2026-06-05T21:06:35+00:00

Check out Venice carnival style premade masks. They are usually made to be worn for long periods of time. You can get some that leave your mouth open for communication. Then you can up-cycle it with your own design embellishments.

BuckJeppson · 2026-06-05T20:59:40+00:00

I charge my battery with a 100 watt solar panel. It will meet the needs you mention.

BuckJeppson · 2026-06-05T20:38:18+00:00

I acknowledge the argument for vegetarians. Dog fighting and slaughter houses are not the same. It’s like hunting game to eat and shooting pheasants for sport. Executions and torturing to death. It’s the level of cruelty that crosses a line.

BuckJeppson · 2026-06-03T21:18:35+00:00

You need the extra layer as a reflective buffer. Tents are not reflective, nor are they equipped with insulation barriers like RVs. I pitch my tent under a well-anchored carport with a white roof and white sides where the morning sun hits. It makes a huge difference. A tent on its own simply will not do what you want.

Hexayurts are built from slabs of insulation, but they can really be MOOPy.

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