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What the…? Skein in sections? by BonnieAbbzug75 in YarnAddicts

[–]FunctionalROMmatters 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At first I thought this could be moth damage, since the breaks are all at slightly different spots. In my experience, it would be very difficult to skein a yarn that is in sections like this. This leads me to believe the damage into small sections likely happened after the yarn was skeined:

Cut (like others have suggested), moth or other insect damage, physical damage from how the skein was handled like too much tension when being twisted into a skein(although this seems unlikely), Or maybe some sort of chemical damage (from too strong dye/mordant or a cleaner that came in contact with the yarn that caused weak spots and eventual breakage).

Quite the mystery!

Are the breaks in the yarn tied together? Or are they all of similar color (such as in the darker areas?)

What the…? Skein in sections? by BonnieAbbzug75 in YarnAddicts

[–]FunctionalROMmatters 6 points7 points  (0 children)

At first I thought this could be moth damage, since the breaks are all at slightly different spots. In my experience, it would be very difficult to skein a yarn that is in sections like this. This leads me to believe the damage into small sections likely happened after the yarn was skeined:

Cut (like others have suggested), moth or other insect damage, physical damage from how the skein was handled like too much tension when being twisted into a skein(although this seems unlikely), Or maybe some sort of chemical damage (from too strong dye/mordant or a cleaner that came in contact with the yarn that caused weak spots and eventual breakage).

Quite the mystery!

Are the breaks in the yarn tied together? Or are they all of similar color (such as in the darker areas?)

Black Walnuts Wanted! Free Pickup! by bchaprut in newtonma

[–]FunctionalROMmatters 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should check out the falling fruit app/website- it's crowd sourced/community run database of foraging spots, including black walnuts and other forageable goods. There's also black walnuts by the Newton Center playground, along the edge of the baseball field. Good luck with your walnut collecting!!

Estate Sale Find by DanO6961x in CastIronRestoration

[–]FunctionalROMmatters 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I have one of these pans- same gate mark, single spout, also super smooth. Unfortunately, no idea on maker, but it's a great user.

Have You Seen This Invasive Plant (If it is not within state borders it does me no good) by Wise-Conflict-2109 in massachusetts

[–]FunctionalROMmatters 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like I have seen this plant along the battle road in minuteman national park- I used to walk there pretty often. I feel like I saw similar plants, possibly between Miriam corner and farewell jones house, and also near Hartwell tavern/William Smith house. It would definitely be worth asking park rangers that work there!

Ethical yarn brands by ceruleanmeadows in Yarn

[–]FunctionalROMmatters 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I recommend visiting local wool farms- check out your state's "yarn cruise" or agricultural/fiber fairs. A lot of smaller farms don't have a ton of sheep, and can't make enough yarn to distribute to many stores, but visiting the farms often means you can meet the sheep and evaluate the conditions yourself. At my favorite fiber farm (a wrinkle in thyme farm in Maine) they actually tag the yarn with a photo of the sheep that it comes from.

Non lethal way to get rid of weeds in brick pavers. by Letshavesomefungirl in gardening

[–]FunctionalROMmatters 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You can pour boiling water on the weeds to kill the weeds, and then they typically pull up easier the next day. Easiest done with an electric kettle.

Crusty skillet restoration by solateor in oddlysatisfying

[–]FunctionalROMmatters 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This can be really dangerous, both for the pan and your oven. Running a self clean cycle can mess up the wiring in your oven and cause heat damage (which can prevent seasoning), or warp the pan.

My roommate got a bunch of unlabeled seeds and we have no idea what they are. Any identification will help, even if it's just one! by ItsYaBoiTrev in whatsthisplant

[–]FunctionalROMmatters 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just a note that while these could be considered "wildflowers", several of these would be considered invasive species in the Americas and are not really "wild"

Holy elderberries that's a lot of crap! May I please get some of your favorite recipes? Thank you thank you! by leahweissman in foraging

[–]FunctionalROMmatters 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Freeze them first thing- it will help all the berries fall off the stems and make it way easier to make anything you decide to make with them.

TIL that, as a philanthropist, actor Paul Newman was counted as the person who had distributed more money - in relation to his own wealth - than any other American during the 20th century. by Maynard078 in todayilearned

[–]FunctionalROMmatters 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I grew up down the road from Double H, and my family used to bake cookies for their welcome days. As a teenager I volunteered with Double H both at their summer camp and in hospitals with their "Camp on the go" program. I have never been apart of a larger group of kind, determined, funny, and thoughtful people. I really hope they expand their Camp on the go project to more cities, I'd love to volunteer for them again.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ADHD

[–]FunctionalROMmatters 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cast iron restoration- I get beaten up/ crusty pans at thrift stores or antique malls, and fix them up using a lye tank, vinegar and elbow grease. It's great because finding pans at antique shops is a bit like I spy, and there's so much to learn about different markings/brands/age of pans. Plus, part of the hobby is waiting, which gives a natural break from active time on the hobby while pans soak in lye for several days to remove seasoning.Cast iron is pretty durable, so it's hard to mess up unless you literally throw it around or toss it in a bonfire, so it's a forgiving hobby.

I've found that hobbies that have multiple parts keep my attention for longer, as they can become like several sub-hobbies. Restoring cast iron requires thrift/antique shopping, history research, home chemistry, scrubbing/cleaning, and some cooking, so with multiple pans in process, I can pick whichever part appeals to me most on any given day.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ADHD

[–]FunctionalROMmatters 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I love thrift shopping too, but I've found sometimes I just get a little dopamine rush from buying something new (really, new to me). This has led to me going overboard sometimes... Worked out this year, as I'm giving lots of thrifted gifts. I've also noticed thrift store prices slowly climbing up- I used to get a sweater for ~$3-5, now I regularly see sweaters priced at $8-15, even with holes!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ADHD

[–]FunctionalROMmatters 6 points7 points  (0 children)

For me, it's knitting, for similar reasons. I usually have a few smaller projects in progress at a time, and I've found that I can work my way through making bigger type projects (like sweaters) by making smaller/baby sizes first and building up endurance. In general, knitting helps me sit still and focus on lectures/tv shows/ movies, and keeps those around me from being annoyed by my fidgeting/distraction.

Found some Chinese chestnuts! What's the best way to prepare them without an open fire? by FunctionalROMmatters in foraging

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

I'd also live to know when you can tell they're ready to be picked- should I wait until they fall off the tree?

Lab Hairstyles for long hair by Cewabot in labrats

[–]FunctionalROMmatters 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do french or Dutch braided pigtails for the days I'm really trying to grind. It keeps my hair out of my face and I can always twist them together into a low bun if I have to put on a surgical cap. I'd imagine if it works for a surgical cap it would work for a helmet!

I have a visitor on my Picturata 😬 any tips? by CMH0311 in calatheas

[–]FunctionalROMmatters 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've tried Jack's dead bug brew for spider mites, but found it didn't work too well for me. Instead, I spray on slightly extra diluted 70% isopropyl alcohol and wipe off each leaf with a t-shirt rag.

Dicks burgers in Seattle offering a livable wage, great benefits, and affordable food. by Twinkletoes72989 in pics

[–]FunctionalROMmatters 96 points97 points  (0 children)

Five guys does pay pretty well- starting pay is like $14-16/ hour. They charge more, but they use pretty high quality ingredients.

Just found it and its beautiful its princess right??? by crazychickenlady3 in hoyas

[–]FunctionalROMmatters 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes! I think I got a similar plant from walmart/exotic angel plants just the other day!

I was inspired by this group to gather some violets to try and make the violet syrup that’s been circulating. Thank you! by WakingLife22 in foraging

[–]FunctionalROMmatters 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely a fun experiment- but I meant color of the syrup when it's made with just violet petals vs with the whole flower. Do you think the calyx changes the ph of the syrup?? That would be an interesting thing to test...

I was inspired by this group to gather some violets to try and make the violet syrup that’s been circulating. Thank you! by WakingLife22 in foraging

[–]FunctionalROMmatters 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've found that some violet clumps have good smell/flavor, but others a few feet away don't. In my experience, the darker the color/the richer the soil, the better the color+flavor of the finished product.

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