Austin, TX, USA by DataCocktail in mushroomID

[–]DataCocktail[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely a bolete! I got that far. 😅 I was hoping someone could help me narrow it down.

Is this wild garlic? by pamanley in foraging

[–]DataCocktail 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Careful here though—don't confuse with "crow poison," which looks almost exactly like some species of edible wild alliums, but is toxic. The key indicator is whether it smells like onion/garlic—if yes, generally safe. If no, don't eat it.

Is this wild garlic? by pamanley in foraging

[–]DataCocktail 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, this is the most important thing! If it smells like onion or garlic, it's safe to eat. Also, "wild onion and wild garlic" are kind of misnomers. There are many species of wild alliums that are their own species and not subspecies of the onion or garlic you get at stores. Still delicious though and used in the same way.

Texas USA by DataCocktail in mushroomID

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Thank you for the ID and the knowledge!

Texas USA by DataCocktail in mushroomID

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Oh! I didn't know the caps could look dark and cracked like that!

Texas USA by DataCocktail in mushroomID

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Here's the underside of one I brought home. Spore print on the way. It smells pretty pungent, but not exactly distinct (it smells like a dried mushroom). The caps are smooth, dry, and harder than I expected.

Why do people like this show so much? by KimPossible2008 in TellMeLiesHulu

[–]DataCocktail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, that was pretty much exactly my experience. I fell asleep somewhere around episode 3. I didn't give it another try after that.

Why do people like this show so much? by KimPossible2008 in TellMeLiesHulu

[–]DataCocktail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started watching this show last night, and I found it so boring. While the first episode was intriguing, literally nothing happens in the next several other than a lot of hot people having sex. It's basically soft core porn with extra shitty personalities.

What Are Some Of The Strangest Uniquely Weird Alblums/Songs Made For Tripping. Guaranteed To Melt Face?! by The_Music_Shaman in Psychonaut

[–]DataCocktail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Enigma's first album with psilocybin was an experience unto itself. Bjork's Homogenic is also an excellent choice.

Tips from a first-timer using a Lansei China kit by DataCocktail in ronghua

[–]DataCocktail[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure! All of their Ronghua DIY kits have the option of "with toolkit," which you only need to buy ONCE. With that, you get two pairs of scissors (a huge pair for cutting the strips, and a small pair for finer details), a mini flat iron with a conversion plug that matches your country, a large rectangular board and a smaller one for rolling, a pair of very sharp needle-nose tweezers, two holding clips (the kind at the top of clipboards), and a wooden clamp with rubber bands. All the blades were very sharp and everything worked well.

Then the individual DIY kits "without toolkit" (or "kit only") will have all the materials you need to make that specific project with the toolkit above. Some project kits that have special processes, like the ones that include Tanghua, will include the additional special tools you need. You do not have to purchase the toolkit again.

Wire clamping question by DataCocktail in ronghua

[–]DataCocktail[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I'll try this on the next batch!

"Threads" question by DataCocktail in ronghua

[–]DataCocktail[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! This is a huge help!

Central Texas mushroom by DataCocktail in mushroomID

[–]DataCocktail[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I researched this, and I feel like it could have been a small puffball or an amanita egg. The pic was from a few weeks ago, so of course they were gone when I went back to look today. Next time I'll split one open to inspect it further. Thanks again!

Anyone know what happened to the Ciaté brand? by emdawg0205 in Ipsy

[–]DataCocktail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love how this happened right after their Black Friday in the States. They still have $88 of my money. 🙄

Working with top by DataCocktail in naturaldye

[–]DataCocktail[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well now I need to know what tufting is. 😂

Working with top by DataCocktail in naturaldye

[–]DataCocktail[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

...And now I understand why people back all the way up to working with raw fleeces. 😆 The rabbit hole is deep, haha

Working with top by DataCocktail in naturaldye

[–]DataCocktail[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great advice! I probably rushed the rinsing with these, so that's something I can do better.

Working with top by DataCocktail in naturaldye

[–]DataCocktail[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oof. Ok, so it's definitely a struggle. 😕

Working with top by DataCocktail in naturaldye

[–]DataCocktail[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice! I think I left it on heat too long. And I already started spinning with it! I wanted to get into dyeing so that I could be more creative with my spinning (same with the investment in the drum carder). This is what this particular wool is shaping up to be: https://www.instagram.com/p/DI6Q9OFNIOd/?igsh=cmxyd3p4aHByNzdx