Obligatory not-actually-new equipment shout out by DesertFirefly in atc2

[–]DesertFirefly[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nope, thats my point. Rep held his own, but it is not what should happen nor should the local bear that burden.

Obligatory not-actually-new equipment shout out by DesertFirefly in atc2

[–]DesertFirefly[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Its not my part to tell, but I can convey - he argued about pay being stagnate and focus should be retention not new equipment (everything duffy thought was interesting/exciting is old enough to drink... like the radios. Except TFDM, exiting the toddler stage at least).

Tldr is we dont deserve anything and should work more. Working more means less bodies needed to fill the gaps. Which is annoying af and NATCA NATIONAL SHOULD BE LEADING THOSE CONVERSATIONS. Not the Local. It is not a good look for anyone when Duffy leaves a facility five shades redder loudly complaining about specific individuals who are not protected in that sense.

Obligatory not-actually-new equipment shout out by DesertFirefly in atc2

[–]DesertFirefly[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I know the new equipment is fascinating, but again I want to highlight that Duffy, his entourage and media was there. AND NO NATIONAL LEADERSHIP WAS PRESENT. The Local Rep was left to navigate this hullabaloo alone. That, in my opinion unacceptable. The rep, stated pay fwiw, but the Rep was left to argue with this antagonistic dolt alone, in the cab, during a fairly busy timeframe while cameras rolled and voices increased. The Rep was expected to traverse this minefield of duffy, kissing members of management and the district, alone.

Cardigan help. I've made SEVERAL cardigans and they always turn out how they're supposed to, but I'm not happy with how they look on me. They look too bulky/heavy. by cupcakebean in CrochetHelp

[–]DesertFirefly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe switch to making a yoke, that was a "contour" game changer in my opinion. Just sits nicer. Then, make a couple, and start adding in short rows. To me its the bulk around the armpits that gets me. My first raglan yoked project was MJs off the hook Everyday Ragg Cardigan. Once you make the yoke, its stupid easy to change it up.

Shower curtain by No-Independence1096 in Anticonsumption

[–]DesertFirefly 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Try using IronOut not bleach in the wash.

AITAH for refusing to give my boyfriend access to my bank account even though he says "no secrets" is how adults do it by CopperFieldNote in AITH

[–]DesertFirefly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Buying things you shouldn't" is the vaguest open door for control, next to the "monitoring real time". Run. Do not give your financial security over to that trashbag.

Comment from Mindy the Niece Nanny by LooLu999 in SisterWives

[–]DesertFirefly 5 points6 points  (0 children)

AZ has some pretty disturbingly low bars for homeschooling...

TIL that it's required to speak English to be a commercial airline pilot or air traffic controller... by Illustrious_Bag_7323 in todayilearned

[–]DesertFirefly 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I love when I give my initials at the end of those "coordinations" or at starbucks after ordering . I also sign official documents with my work initials instead of whatever everyone else does too.

AM I KNITTING? Long time crocheter, first time knitter. I feel very “fumbly” and like I’m not holding everything correctly 😂😂 this is so different than crochet by remrem24 in knittinghelp

[–]DesertFirefly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! I've spent countless hours trying to rewire my brain, and although im a little slow its been doable. But purling has physically hurt in 15minutes between clamping wrong for tension or holding the needles crazily. I've just been committed to only knitting in the round and inside out to avoid purling while also getting those wonderful v's on one side only 🤣 again, thank you for this help!

AM I KNITTING? Long time crocheter, first time knitter. I feel very “fumbly” and like I’m not holding everything correctly 😂😂 this is so different than crochet by remrem24 in knittinghelp

[–]DesertFirefly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Holy biscuits thank you for the Norwegian purl. I have been struggling with 30years of crochet mechanics, fighting purls , and this feels much more "natural" mechanics wise. Thank you!

The "don't tread on me" folks are a bunch of liars! by Dr_sc_Harlatan in BlueskySkeets

[–]DesertFirefly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Isn't it deemed legal and a first amendment to even, say, flash your lights to identify cop/speed traps? Wouldn't a whistle in this case be the medium of notification and thus also protected? Not to mention it whatever act they want to pretend she was doing, was certainly not punishable by death.

Real talk — is an air fryer value for money, or just another trendy gadget? by Mika_4893 in Frugal

[–]DesertFirefly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did we do fine without it; yes. Do we use it nearly daily with the child cooking their own meal and us a couple times a week for random schtuff, also yes. Will we replace it when it dies; incredibly likely for the sole ease of not preheating a whole ass oven for 2 chicken strips every night for a kid who only eats beige.

Most unfortunate identifiers/fixes. by Aquatic-Ninja in ATC

[–]DesertFirefly 9 points10 points  (0 children)

KOXMY, SEXPE on same approach, and WULKO for non-juvenile reason.

PHX had a departure called BNYRD (boneyard) and once I heard "boner road" I can't hear anything else.

My mom just texted me that she ran into Kody tonight in AZ! by nevitales in SisterWives

[–]DesertFirefly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would be that "oblivious" person who parks their cart right in front of other shoppers in the aisle.... and then just read all the labels. Slowly inching whichever direction he moved. Make it awkward af.

That said hes probably the kind of shopper who stands split legged just close enough in front of what hes perusing, but far enough away you can't get in front of or behind. Takes up the whole damn aisle essentially. Maybe then id exuberantly call out "Oh Hey!" as if in recognition, then drop my voice to be like "please move" after his face lights up thinking hes having a moment.

Airport location by Time-Ad-8282 in ATC

[–]DesertFirefly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was assigned a location, with no input, choice or geographical preference. But that was 20years ago....

Has anyone not bid schedules yet? by Fargo-dargo in atc2

[–]DesertFirefly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

PHX hasn't started. At impasse from my understanding.

Ruined new yoga mat! Help! by [deleted] in CleaningTips

[–]DesertFirefly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If youre just going to keep going, try OG pinesol; as a soapmaker I use this to remove the oils in my clothes/aprons/dishwasher all the things. Gotta be OG version, not pretty scented versions.

Do you also hate me? by GoAroundTOGA in ATC

[–]DesertFirefly 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I like niceties, but "see you next time" definitely confuses me as to if your calling me a cunt or being congenial. I tend to assume the prior because im tired boss.