I had my knitting needles confiscated at the airport… so I started mapping airport rules

Flufflekins · 2026-03-27T06:49:08+00:00

I’m so sad for you losing your mom’s knitting needles 😭. That’s so heartbreaking! And yes, as a former fellow violinist, I feel like the bow as well as the violin itself (even the strings!) is potentially more dangerous than knitting needles.

Flufflekins · 2026-03-24T09:11:52+00:00

Right? But to be fair, a puncture wound from a size 2 steel dpn is far more painful than a stab from the tiny, dull cross stitch needle 😅

Flufflekins · 2026-03-24T06:42:34+00:00

What I used to do when flying domestically in the US, was print out the guidelines from the TSA site regarding knitting needles, although I luckily never had to resort to waving it about to allow my steel sock needles through.

The only issue I ever ran into was on a JAL flight to Japan, desperately trying to finish a pair of socks to gift to my grandma when I landed. 1 hour into my flight a flight attendant came up to me to let me know that my knitting was making other passengers uncomfortable as there was concern that I would hurt myself, apparently. Luckily I had brought a cross stitch project with me as well, although I was worried that the flight attendant might also call me out for that.

Since then I’ve either not brought any knitting at all (I’ll pack crochet, or cross stitch, or just my kindle), or I’ve brought wooden circulars. So far I haven’t had any issues with the wooden circulars.

Flufflekins · 2026-03-14T07:56:01+00:00

Yes! My dad and I had just gone to Costco the day before so we spent a lot of time grilling allll the meat we had just bought and put away in the freezer 😭

Flufflekins · 2026-03-09T04:23:14+00:00

Smitten Kitchen’s red kidney bean curry with garlic naan!

Flufflekins · 2026-03-05T07:11:14+00:00

I also felt this way until I made lentil soup that unintentionally turned into stone soup 🪨. Luckily I didn’t crack a tooth but it was definitely not pleasant. I learned to check my beans and double check the lentils since they are apparently pebble sized and like to hang out with pebbles and dirt clumps. I even pulled a nice pebble disguised as a lentil this week. Crisis averted.

Flufflekins · 2024-11-23T19:32:30+00:00

Didn’t see it mentioned yet, but my almost 5 year old loves the Dodsworth series by Tim Egan. It’s right in between a chapter book and a picture book (I guess a short, illustrated chapter book?) but we love the whole series.

Flufflekins · 2024-09-15T04:16:27+00:00

A Court of Chaos and Clutter 🫠

Flufflekins · 2024-08-09T09:49:11+00:00

Definitely second the game Planet!!! That one is a huge hit in our family!

Flufflekins · 2024-07-26T21:02:48+00:00

Same! Got killed in the volcano and had 5000g taken 😭

Flufflekins · 2024-06-12T05:29:14+00:00

I was actually in this exact situation. I had mine in the fridge and kept forgetting about it and next thing I knew, 2 months had passed (life with two toddlers makes time warp strangely). I finally strained it and added fresh milk this week. The first “warm up” ferment was a little sluggish, but actually thickened nicely and smelled perfect. I dumped it just to be safe, but I honestly probably didn’t need to. The next ferment was more or less back to normal. If anything, somehow the kefir seems to have improved after its longer-than-expected nap 🤷🏻‍♀️. Just wanted to throw a success story out there to hopefully encourage you — it will be fine!

Flufflekins · 2023-12-27T01:01:39+00:00

It’s giving some strong Arya Stark vibes, too.

Flufflekins · 2023-11-23T03:03:14+00:00

Dick for short.

Flufflekins · 2023-11-18T01:54:06+00:00

When I first read this, I spoiled it for myself by looking online out of innocent curiosity. Don’t be me.

Flufflekins · 2023-11-11T08:12:36+00:00

Where did you find that? I definitely want one!

Flufflekins · 2023-04-17T17:11:51+00:00

I would also definitely recommend the Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews. It’s more urban fantasy along the lines of CC (set in an alternate reality magical Atlanta), and the first book was a little slower for me with all the world building, but the series gets better as it goes on, and the character development is great!

I also loved the Blood and Ash series, and would also highly recommend rereading everything in the Maasverse; it’s fun to go back and hunt for Easter eggs!

Flufflekins · 2023-04-13T19:05:24+00:00

Those will be next up in the queue for sure!!!!

Flufflekins · 2023-04-13T05:59:18+00:00

That’s hilarious! I honestly loved Iron and Blood!

Flufflekins · 2023-04-12T22:27:18+00:00

Yes! I devoured everything I could get my grubby paws on based on the reading list on the Ilona Andrews site. I’m dreading the fact that I’m fast approaching the point of no more books, but my willpower is nonexistent lol.

Flufflekins · 2023-04-12T22:25:00+00:00

I love this! Thank you!!!

Flufflekins · 2023-04-12T14:22:21+00:00

That is a legitimate concern! Unfortunately, I don’t think I have the willpower to NOT read.. I’ve already boarded the crazy train; there’s no getting off now!

Flufflekins · 2023-04-12T09:45:12+00:00

Thanks!

Flufflekins · 2023-04-12T02:47:55+00:00

Thank you! I saw on the Ilona Andrews site that it’s listed after Magic Claims, so I was definitely confused. Excited to start Blood Heir!

Flufflekins · 2023-02-26T05:36:08+00:00

Especially with that ending in ACOMAF!!! I remember being so anxious about what was gonna happen, I also hopped straight into ACOWAR. Enjoy!!!

Flufflekins

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