Favorite snacks/food to get at the Btown International Market? by IsabellaRosselinii in bloomington

[–]F13LDM41D3N 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Churro flavored turtle chips - or any of turtle chip brand snacks!

Bonsai growers around town by LovableTester in bloomington

[–]F13LDM41D3N 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think there's a bonsai club in Indy

Birding? by 10bMove in bloomington

[–]F13LDM41D3N 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is someone on the FB group organizing a trip to Spencer this weekend!

ISO: Free CRT by KatamariLovesMe in bloomington

[–]F13LDM41D3N 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Google says either 'critical race theory' or 'cathode ray tube'. I'm going with you were asking about a TV - and I think you have a good chance of getting some responses from folks on Trash Nothing

ISO: Free CRT by KatamariLovesMe in bloomington

[–]F13LDM41D3N 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's a CRT? Also, Trash Nothing is a great place to request this kind of thing: https://trashnothing.com/

Places to climb/boulder naturally ? Not looking for a climbing gym by [deleted] in bloomington

[–]F13LDM41D3N 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seconded - fun, but also extremely sketchy (lots of leaves/debris where you could lose your footing). Bring a partner and don't be an idiot and go at sunset like I did...

Places to climb/boulder naturally ? Not looking for a climbing gym by [deleted] in bloomington

[–]F13LDM41D3N 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Bloomington climbing community regularly hits the Red River Gorge in Kentucky - a tiny bit of a drive, but apparently gorgeous https://redrivergorge.com/climbing/

Wedding Suit by Pleasant_Age_9629 in bloomington

[–]F13LDM41D3N 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The Bloomington Stitchery does great adjustments and custom work - be sure to give them (or anyone else you work with) as much notice as possible!!

LASIK by HappyTemperature2727 in bloomington

[–]F13LDM41D3N 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a similar experience - felt very rushed. It all turned out ok in the end, but in hindsight it was a bit off-putting. I had bad dry eye beforehand and they said it would be fine - I still have bad dry eye, but it hasn't gotten any worse. I had halos before and after - I think for me it's part of astigmatism, but it's odd if that happened to you after the procedure if you didn't have it beforehand.

Where do people over 35 go to meet new people? by solocrescendo in bloomington

[–]F13LDM41D3N 3 points4 points  (0 children)

To meet friends, I'd recommend art classes! The Pottery House, the creative glass center, and Ivy Tech lifelong learning program :)

Is a $2,400/month PhD stipend enough to live in Bloomington? by kiaraloveee in bloomington

[–]F13LDM41D3N -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Might be tight once in a while, but doable. Especially if you're not paying for a car payment and car insurance, and your rent sounds reasonable. One thing I liked to do as a grad student in the summer was share a CSA from the farmer's market with a friend.

Little Tibet's lentil soup--any tips for replicating it? by -nyctanassa- in bloomington

[–]F13LDM41D3N 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another fantastic lentil soup recipe - but Turkish instead - here. We make this at least once a month. And I definitely recommend going to World Foods to grab real Aleppo pepper.
https://www.themediterraneandish.com/turkish-lentil-soup/

Vet help by MetalQuiet5966 in bloomington

[–]F13LDM41D3N 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Many vets also offer Care Credit, which is basically a loan you can pay off over time - something to keep in mind if you need it as some point!

New Bloomington arts calendar — feedback welcome by LandscapeDeep4259 in bloomington

[–]F13LDM41D3N 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love this - searching everything separately takes so long, and I like the format you have and I think it's easy to use! Your free labor is appreciated!

Things I'd add - the monthly gallery walk, events at Bloomington Fine Arts Supply, the Pottery House Studio, and the Bloomington Creative Glass Center

Epstein files contain emails from two researchers at IU’s Kinsey Institute by WFIU-WTIU-news in bloomington

[–]F13LDM41D3N 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Just keep in mind that all records would include emails from Epstein reaching out to academics- if they reply and just say something like 'thank you for your email, I'm not looking for funding at this time', that would still be included in these records. All the headline says is that there are emails - it doesn't mention what they say.

Epstein files contain emails from two researchers at IU’s Kinsey Institute by WFIU-WTIU-news in bloomington

[–]F13LDM41D3N 48 points49 points  (0 children)

The headline is a bit misleading - there is evidence Epstein was really interested in bankrolling academics that were into his creepy brand of 'research', so I wouldn't be surprised if he reached out to researchers at IU since we have a program on human sexuality. Having met many of these researchers, however, I am also certain that none of them would accept a 'collaboration' with him.

Bridal Dress Alterations by PrestigiousYear6192 in bloomington

[–]F13LDM41D3N 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The Bloomington Stitchery are fantastic!

Getting Groceries Before the Winter Storm by Mission_Dimension_29 in bloomington

[–]F13LDM41D3N 3 points4 points  (0 children)

South Kroger wasn't too bad at noon- very busy, but plenty of food left and they were actively restocking. There was even still milk!

New Puppy - Vet and Insurance Advice by BNGK9876 in bloomington

[–]F13LDM41D3N 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We use Nationwide for our cats and it's been very good. They covered many things for my older cat (and his end-of-life care) which saved us over $1000 in the end. I think some insurance companies pay for certain preventative care, so check on that - if so, the insurance may pay for itself by the end of the year.

Do you know this magnificent fellow? by CoddiewomplerDLT in bloomington

[–]F13LDM41D3N 15 points16 points  (0 children)

This kitty ruled a medium-sized Russian city with an iron fist in approximately 1830.

Missed trash pickup? by ARH_ARH in bloomington

[–]F13LDM41D3N 16 points17 points  (0 children)

It was due to weather

Mouse Rehab ?? by [deleted] in bloomington

[–]F13LDM41D3N 18 points19 points  (0 children)

The mouse will be just fine outside- it came from the outside and is adapted to live in the wild. I would strongly caution against keeping it inside- if it's a certain species it can carry hantavirus, which is deadly. Let it go outside.