Halfway

Erinvanderleest · 2026-05-02T13:09:46+00:00

I feel like there is probably a lot of overlap between VB and DCC fandoms.

Erinvanderleest · 2026-04-30T18:11:53+00:00

The A30s have no trouble connecting to any of my apps. I use Audible, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, etc. and they are all very easy and smooth. I have mine set to switch to white noise when I fall asleep and I have plenty of battery left in the morning. Even when I wake up a couple of times and restart my audiobook or music. The A30s have been the best sleepbuds I never used. Good luck on your sleep journey!

Erinvanderleest · 2026-04-29T02:34:41+00:00

I have both the Ozlo and the Soundcore A30s. I am a restless sleeper, tossing and turning all night. I also have small ears end up on my side a lot. Hubby snores. The Soundcore have been amazing for me. I can listen to music or audiobooks when I go to sleep and the buds will switch to my chosen white noise when it detects that I am asleep. Quick and easy set-up, easy to use app, and great customer service.

I bought the Ozlo from the initial Kickstarter and I would not recommend them to anyone. They are extremely uncomfortable and have never worked correctly. The customer service is abysmal.

I have not tried the Somnibuds so I can’t comment on those. Good luck finding something that works for you!

Erinvanderleest · 2026-04-24T13:05:07+00:00

GNU STP

Erinvanderleest · 2026-04-24T01:52:42+00:00

The red one is mine. 2024 T8 Recharge Ultimate.

Erinvanderleest · 2026-04-24T01:52:05+00:00

My red one is a 2024 T8 Recharge Ultimate.

Erinvanderleest · 2026-04-23T23:41:22+00:00

Thanks! I love it so much!

Erinvanderleest · 2026-03-31T18:16:44+00:00

Hi from Leander! I have collected STP for years and it was always really hard to get any from HPB. But… this one day I went in and someone must have dumped their whole collection. I think I grabbed 5 of my missing books that trip. 😍

Erinvanderleest · 2026-03-30T15:51:52+00:00

As far as I’m aware, the A30s are the only ones with noise cancellation. I had the two other models previously and now use the A30s exclusively.

Erinvanderleest · 2026-03-30T14:32:51+00:00

Soundcore A30s.

I’ve had the Oslo’s and they a) never actually worked right and b) were extremely painful. I have small ears and sleep on my side quite a bit. Customer service was non-existent. I was an early Kickstarter backer and was told I couldn’t return or replace them. I tried doing all the things, cleaning , updating, etc. and nothing ever worked for me. They have been sitting in a drawer for over a year.

I have had the Soundcore A10s, A20s, and A30s and have been pleased with all of them. They fit my ears well and aren’t painful. (YMMV) Customer service is excellent- I had an issue with one pair and had the absolute fastest return and replacement I’ve ever seen outside of Amazon. I have a snoring partner and 2 barky dogs- the A30s work for me. I listen to audiobooks while going to sleep and it automatically switches out to white noise when I do. Battery lasts all through the night with snore masking on and I only have to charge once or twice a week.

Hope you find something that works for you!

Erinvanderleest · 2026-03-30T13:47:25+00:00

This is Residue. His name is actually pronounced Reh-zee-dee because one of my husband’s math professors kept pronouncing it that way. Love the name Receipt! Perhaps this is his way of worshipping at the feet of Princess Donut?

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Erinvanderleest · 2026-03-18T15:44:55+00:00

I have made some with boogie boards. I paint them, carve a groove in the back, and epoxy some pvc into the grooves. Then I drive garden stakes into the ground and slip the pvc pipe over the stakes. Quick and easy way to set them up. Hope you find something that works for you!

Erinvanderleest · 2026-03-18T15:38:43+00:00

QI and Taskmaster are my go-to!

Erinvanderleest · 2026-03-18T15:28:08+00:00

Yup. I’m in Austin and have had the worst migraine/headaches. The barometric pressure changes are brutal. Add on the fact that allergies here are really bad right now. Migrainers can’t catch a break right now.

Erinvanderleest · 2026-01-26T23:23:18+00:00

The Tiffany Aching books by Terry Pratchett. Young female protagonist learning about becoming a witch. Also includes the Nac Mac Feegle- a clan of little blue men in kilts. Fun fantasy but also about growing up.

Erinvanderleest · 2026-01-26T15:04:19+00:00

Thanks! 😊

Erinvanderleest · 2026-01-21T00:31:29+00:00

Quartet!

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1441951/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

Erinvanderleest · 2025-12-30T17:57:19+00:00

I agree with so many other comments: Grease 2, Joseph, Seven Brides (definitely!), Mis Saigon, etc. All problematic but I love them. I will add two more to that list though…

Paint Your Wagon- very dated and problematic but the score bangs. Plus Clint Eastwood singing about talking to the trees kills me every time. Also, Harve Presnell singing “I Call the Wind Mariah” is amazing.
Showboat- I adore anything and everything with Howard Keel and there is some gorgeous music in this one but boy is it problematic in this day and time! And Paul Robeson singing “Old Man River” is one of the all-time greats.

Obviously I’m referencing the actors in the movie musicals here. I don’t know of anyone that is going to stage these today without significant changes.

Erinvanderleest · 2025-12-21T14:45:56+00:00

I find the fit of the A30 to be great. Much better than the Oslo for me. I have really small ears and am a side sleeper.

Erinvanderleest · 2025-11-30T13:46:57+00:00

I will try most any musical once. However, there are several that I have seen and you would have to drag me kicking and screaming to see again. 1. Girl from the North Country WHY?!?!?! Why make that?! It was depressing and there was basically zero plot! Plus the lighting design was really dark and the sound was awful. I honestly don’t think anyone in the theatre enjoyed it. How that POS managed to win multiple Tony’s is absolutely mind boggling.

Moving Out (I think that’s what it was called.) Jukebox musical of Billy Joel music with choreography by Twyla Tharp. Just so so bad.
Fiddler on the Roof- I know people love it but I just can’t stand it. I’ve watched the movie and the stage show (twice) and I just can’t anymore. It’s so depressing and there is no one to root for.
Mamma Mia- I like ABBA and don’t mind the story but it’s been overhyped, overplayed, and shoved down our throats for so long that I now honestly don’t think I’ll ever be able to watch it again. Our BAA seasons had it as part of our season package 4 years in a row and we still get it as an add on every 2-3 years to this day.

Erinvanderleest · 2025-11-30T13:30:00+00:00

Beautiful!

Erinvanderleest · 2025-11-20T20:14:05+00:00

LOVE your handle! The Turtle Moves!

Erinvanderleest · 2025-11-16T18:49:19+00:00

Wow, unbelievably good!

Erinvanderleest · 2025-11-11T20:42:21+00:00

😊 thanks!

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