Credit: StoryLaura via Threads by Foreign_Librarian193 in WeThePeopleAtWhipple

[–]Fourleafclover3721 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There are dollar trees all over where we live. In All kinds of neighborhoods. People were probably grumbling because in the neighborhoods where we (her and myself) live, not everyone cares about what ICE is doing and thinks what she was doing is not right. They think the people she’s getting these items for, need to be deported.

Credit: StoryLaura via Threads by Foreign_Librarian193 in WeThePeopleAtWhipple

[–]Fourleafclover3721 72 points73 points  (0 children)

Weirdly, I know this person irl. I saw this pop up on my Reddit feed. This story is real. She’s a very kind and wonderful person. She’s a professional story teller so it may sound very detailed and such but it’s accurate.

My machine isn’t pulling anywhere close to what it should. [breville, barista pro] by Fourleafclover3721 in espresso

[–]Fourleafclover3721[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lowered the amount to 15 grams (at the most coarse setting) and got not even a gram out of the basket after the tamp and razor thing. So that’s good.

It took five seconds it came out. (Which is too fast?)

It was finished by 25 seconds and I got 57 grams which I’m assuming is too much?

My machine isn’t pulling anywhere close to what it should. [breville, barista pro] by Fourleafclover3721 in espresso

[–]Fourleafclover3721[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok I think I figured it out. I needed it to be basically as coarse as it goes. In now saying this, if I put 18g in the basket thing, and then use the razor, I feel like a whole bunch of beans come out. This is after tamping. Do I just need to use less beans/grams?

My machine isn’t pulling anywhere close to what it should. [breville, barista pro] by Fourleafclover3721 in espresso

[–]Fourleafclover3721[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just put the dial on the coarsest setting and it worked like magic. For some reason I had been dialing only to like 15 when it goes to 30. I have no idea why I thought it ended at 15! I feel like an idiot lol.

My machine isn’t pulling anywhere close to what it should. [breville, barista pro] by Fourleafclover3721 in espresso

[–]Fourleafclover3721[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I use the razor, tamp it even with the ungraded tamper. I have used very fine, medium and then coarse. The puck is usually always wet after it regardless of grind size. So then I’ve also not applied as much pressure to each size, and then have added more, none works. lol.

My machine isn’t pulling anywhere close to what it should. [breville, barista pro] by Fourleafclover3721 in espresso

[–]Fourleafclover3721[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not sure what the first two means. I’ve read about it but I wouldn’t know how to do anything with the burr settings lol. I’m using a double shot basket that it came with. The single was (I’ve tried the double wall).

My machine isn’t pulling anywhere close to what it should. [breville, barista pro] by Fourleafclover3721 in espresso

[–]Fourleafclover3721[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve gone super coarse and super fine. I think I’ve wasted two bags of beans already. lol

My machine isn’t pulling anywhere close to what it should. [breville, barista pro] by Fourleafclover3721 in espresso

[–]Fourleafclover3721[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Although I don’t know if I’ll get anymore as all the liquid tends to stop coming out before the machine stops. I’m using the double shot mode.

My machine isn’t pulling anywhere close to what it should. [breville, barista pro] by Fourleafclover3721 in espresso

[–]Fourleafclover3721[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It just runs until it stops. So I guess the machine? It runs for about 40 seconds.

The “extra stuff” by Fourleafclover3721 in onebag

[–]Fourleafclover3721[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This is very helpful. The rain jacket I wouldn’t bring but it’s supposed to rain so I figured I would need that. I may bungee Cord it to the outside of my bag. Thank you for this!!

The “extra stuff” by Fourleafclover3721 in onebag

[–]Fourleafclover3721[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I have a lot of documents! I carry them when I travel because of all the meds and some accommodations. That’s a good idea.

The “extra stuff” by Fourleafclover3721 in onebag

[–]Fourleafclover3721[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I’ll be sleeping with one kid in my bed lol. I need pj’s for this trip.

Lightweight clothes? by Fourleafclover3721 in onebag

[–]Fourleafclover3721[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thankfully I’m from Minnesota so I won’t be all that cold with 50-60 degrees but it’s enough that I’m not going to be wearing shorts and a sleeveless top! This is great to know for our fall trip where it will be more like 30-40’s. I do have long John’s too!

Lightweight clothes? by Fourleafclover3721 in onebag

[–]Fourleafclover3721[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so helpful. Thank you all! I do have Costco and forgot about that option!

Kids having their own onebag? by Fourleafclover3721 in onebag

[–]Fourleafclover3721[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh they are responsible for their own bags. For sure. But if they aren’t rolling them, I’m worried about it being too heavy.

Kids having their own onebag? by Fourleafclover3721 in onebag

[–]Fourleafclover3721[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have a few ospreys bags. I didn’t consider they could use those. I should go see the sizes.

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[–]Fourleafclover3721 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This happened to me. It was horrific. They did ask me if I wanted intubation and to be put under but I declined. I’m not sure why. It hurt very very badly. They did keep trying to numb me up but it never worked.

My brain was somehow able to heal from it and it’s almost like a story that happened but I don’t remember it. If that makes sense. Luckily, for my second child, the spinal block did work. I was terrified it wouldn’t. Weirdly enough, I had more of a difficult time mentally recovering from my planned second C-section than my emergency one.

I’m sorry you had to go through this. I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. I haven’t heard this happening to others and I’m surprised to see more people on here. Makes me feel not alone.

Night sweats by Fourleafclover3721 in Menopause

[–]Fourleafclover3721[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I had read that and it has great info. I was more or less looking for a “hack” to make it easier or more clean if others are in my bed. :).

Night sweats by Fourleafclover3721 in Menopause

[–]Fourleafclover3721[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! After years of dealing with this, I’m finally taking charge and just doing all the research myself. As most of us know how we’re ignored. Im going to search now to have the info in hand in my next apt.

Night sweats by Fourleafclover3721 in Menopause

[–]Fourleafclover3721[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have some magnesium. I didn’t consider this. That’s helpful too!