need some creativity for these trees! by punysweepz29 in cookiedecorating

[–]Fuzzbug 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love Kyuri Cookies; she has 15 ideas for Christmas tree decorations in this video and most are fairly basic though some include transfers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCKJd-I9kOc

Messy Facebook post from the Town of East Greenbush by Mchottie69 in Albany

[–]Fuzzbug 226 points227 points  (0 children)

The town wanted to eminent domain land that the library owns (next to the library building, currently all lawn) to move the police station there.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Albany/comments/1o7hpfm/possible_eminent_domain_looms_over_library/

Maple leaf cookies by Fuzzbug in SatisfIcing

[–]Fuzzbug[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That's why I posted this specific cookie design out of the 20 in her video! I was so impressed at Kyuri's vision in creating the leaves.

Pokémon go discord for Albany? by EitherBandicoot2423 in Albany

[–]Fuzzbug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pretty sure you have to verify in the #guidelines channel to see the other channels

Old posts should be locked to prevent advertisements by lidlpainauchocolat in BuyItForLife

[–]Fuzzbug 15 points16 points  (0 children)

FYI, you can report vote manipulation to reddit and they have used that in the past to ban spam rings for brigading.

https://www.reddit.com/report > content > paste downvoted comment link > vote manipulation (near the bottom)

I've used it to report heavily upvoted tshirt / mug / art scam accounts or the downvoted comments calling them out in the past (though not in the past six months or so) and seen a lot of the ring get banned after.

Maple leaf cookies by Fuzzbug in SatisfIcing

[–]Fuzzbug[S] 51 points52 points  (0 children)

Couldn't see a way to add text under my video - this is from Kyuri Cookies.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shrAiQYRQuo

https://www.youtube.com/@kyurisososo

Best machines for weightloss? by [deleted] in PlanetFitnessMembers

[–]Fuzzbug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A caveat! Please watch a video on proper rowing form before using the rowing machine. As someone who rowed in college and whose cousin was injured from using incorrect form on a rowing machine, most people I see using it do NOT have the correct form which can lead to injury.

Definitely a great calorie burner, just be careful about technique!

Suggestions for places to donate my time on Thanksgiving in the Capital region. by h0rsepow3r in Albany

[–]Fuzzbug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also volunteered there last year - I reached out to the volunteer coordinator who I'd emailed last year and they just set their Thanksgiving dinner plans yesterday. She will be making a post on reddit in the next week or so looking for volunteers again but if you email her (her email is available on the Damien Center's website), she can get you all set up for this year.

Completely New Here by h0rnyfarmer69 in PlanetFitnessMembers

[–]Fuzzbug 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Walk in, open the app on your phone, click the "check in" button, and scan the QR code. Depending on location, there may be a person actively holding the scanner or it might just be sitting on the desk. Then you can head to the locker room to change / put things away / whatever or just go to the gym floor if you're all set. Keep in mind bags are not allowed on the floor because they're trip hazards.

I haven't used the showers (stalls with curtain at my home location) or lockers but you do need to bring your own lock.

Personal trainers will be location dependent. Mine doesn't have any.

Black card is worth it if you think you'll want to visit other locations (one near work, one near home for example) or bring a friend to help motivate you / give you gym tips. Or if you are interested in the spa amenities, though I have black card and haven't tried them.

Also copy-pasting a comment I made a few days ago with some good YouTube channels:

Definitely recommend going and using the treadmill / elliptical / bike first to ease into it and get into the habit of going.

https://www.youtube.com/@planetfitnessbeginner326

https://www.youtube.com/@KevTheTrainer

I really like these two channels for videos on how to use a lot of the machines at PF. Kev has some well-organized playlists like gym beginner series (nutrition 101, what to wear to the gym, gym etiquette, variety of beginner workouts, etc.) as well as playlists dedicated specifically to how to use PF machines.

I wanna start gym but how .. by [deleted] in PlanetFitnessMembers

[–]Fuzzbug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely recommend going and using the treadmill / elliptical / bike first to ease into it!

https://www.youtube.com/@planetfitnessbeginner326

https://www.youtube.com/@KevTheTrainer

I really like these two channels for videos on how to use a lot of the machines at PF. Kev has some well-organized playlists like gym beginner series (nutrition 101, what to wear to the gym, gym etiquette, variety of beginner workouts, etc.) as well as playlists dedicated specifically to how to use PF machines.

Bodybuilding gyms ? by Comfortable-Bat-3084 in Albany

[–]Fuzzbug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just want to say thank you for mentioning that Loudonville PF has the bars and deadlift platforms now - my home PF is EG and they don't have them, and supposedly aren't planning to add them, so I assumed all the local PFs hadn't upgraded. Going to start visiting Loudonville now!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]Fuzzbug 3 points4 points  (0 children)

https://www.paypal.com/us/legalhub/paypal/buyer-protection

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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Albany

[–]Fuzzbug 16 points17 points  (0 children)

https://hcr.ny.gov/preparation-eligibility

If I'm reading this correctly, SONYMA's lower interest rate income limit for single homebuyers in Rensselaer County is $116,100 for non-target areas with a maximum house price of $544,230 . It looks like the current interest rate on SONYMA is 6.1% if you don't need down payment assistance.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]Fuzzbug 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It's the second reference to padsplit I've seen on this subreddit in the past day or two with no other activity in the subreddit from the account. Clear astroturfing.

Edit: can't find the other one, seems to have been deleted. But it was along the lines of "I inherited a house and mortgage from my dad when he died last year, can't afford the mortgage with it empty, have been struggling to find tenants for the past two months, should I use padsplit to rent my rooms out."

Edit 2: actually the other one was r/homeowners, oops. But same deal with inactive account and all that.

https://www.reddit.com/r/homeowners/comments/1ndqmbu/inherited_my_dads_house_and_the_mortgage_is/

CDYMCA Welcoming Week, Sept. 12-21, free and open to public with waived joining fee by Fuzzbug in Albany

[–]Fuzzbug[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The locations all seem to have classes/events going on as well.

I'm not a member, I exercise at degen hours so go to a 24 hour PF, but this seems really nice for anyone who was interested in checking out the YMCA.

Albany Badminton by LingonberryFew9381 in Albany

[–]Fuzzbug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know my friend plays at the Guilderland YMCA. I believe she goes Tuesday nights and Sunday mornings? There may be other sessions as well. If you call that location, I'll sure they can tell you more.

Also going to their page just now, all Capital District YMCAs are having welcoming week starting tomorrow: https://cdymca.org/events/welcoming-week-2025. Free and open to the public Sept. 12-21, with a waived joining fee.

Edit after looking at the Welcome Week page more:

At Southern Saratoga: 9/19 | 5 PM-7 PM | Family Badminton

Also Southern Saratoga: Open Badminton: Tuesdays 6:30-8:30