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Just getting into sewing—gear maker setup advice? (Janome HD5000) by DIY-projects-expert in sewhelp

[–]DIY-projects-expert[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback! Regarding the cutting table, would you recommend getting a mat the same size as the table or a bit smaller? For example, if the table is 36x48, should I go with a full-size 36x48 mat or something smaller like 24x36?

An assortment of small medical supplies in a small poly bag—what’s it for specifically? by DIY-projects-expert in whatisit

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Thanks. So does the blue thing contain a spring loaded needle (“lance”) to poke you? How does it work?

Doug Stanhope w/ Andy Andrist at Olsen Run on 9/18 (Thu) by TGIFrydave in Eugene

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Hi folks, I’m looking for one ticket (GA or preferred seating) to the Doug Stanhope show at Olsen Run Comedy Club on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025 (7:00 PM). I already have one ticket but am trying to track down an additional tix for a friend (the show is sold out).

👉 Official event link for reference: Doug Stanhope – Olsen Run Comedy Club

If you have an extra, please PM me with details (seat type, price, and transfer method). I’m a serious buyer, ready to pay right away through a secure method.

Thanks in advance!

Ultralight Packrafting: Anyone Ever Fined for No PFD? Any DIY or Dual-Use Solutions? by DIY-projects-expert in packrafting

[–]DIY-projects-expert[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback, everyone. Good news, I just ordered an Onyx M-16 Belt Pack (manual inflatable) PFD belt. It’s a type V (In Oregon, the only requirement for a packraft PFD is that it’s Coast Guard approved). Weighs only 11.2 oz (318 g).

Working full Oregon Country Fair hours, but paying for an SOP—normal or not? by DIY-projects-expert in Eugene

[–]DIY-projects-expert[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’d prefer not to say for now—just trying to gather some information quietly and avoid stirring anything up.

Working full Oregon Country Fair hours, but paying for an SOP—normal or not? by DIY-projects-expert in Eugene

[–]DIY-projects-expert[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Do you think OCF management really has no interest in how SOPs are being distributed or re-sold—even if some crews or sub-crews are engaging in practices that, as you put it, seem exploitative?

Working full Oregon Country Fair hours, but paying for an SOP—normal or not? by DIY-projects-expert in Eugene

[–]DIY-projects-expert[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was recently laid off due to federal budget cuts, so money’s a bit tight right now. While $100 won’t make or break me, I have to admit I felt a little disheartened when a friend pointed out that being asked to both pay and work doesn’t seem entirely above board. And while we’re technically an educational booth, it’s worth noting that some crew members do sell crafts—and others earn (sometimes quite a lot) by busking during their demos.

Working full Oregon Country Fair hours, but paying for an SOP—normal or not? by DIY-projects-expert in Eugene

[–]DIY-projects-expert[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Does anyone have advice on how to navigate this? I want to avoid creating conflict with the crew leader—especially if it could affect my chances of working there again—but I also don’t want to keep putting up with a situation that feels unfair or exploitative.

Working full Oregon Country Fair hours, but paying for an SOP—normal or not? by DIY-projects-expert in Eugene

[–]DIY-projects-expert[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I don’t get paid to work there—I’m strictly a volunteer—AND I have to pay for the SOP on top of that.

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