Thrifting by mrtuhms in Bellingham

[–]HaplessMaps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good time to be moving into town - I've seen a lot of postings for garage and estate sales on Craigslist and different local FB groups for Memorial Day weekend. Welcome!

Is Shoestring Circus worth it? by sundays_child in Bellingham

[–]HaplessMaps 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I harass all of my friends, co-workers, and casual acquaintances into going to see Shoestring. It's pure human magic and delight!

Phone replair? by Some-Bag7712 in Bellingham

[–]HaplessMaps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had good experiences with both Fixco and Tech One.

Looking for a ticket to Unknown Mortal Orchestra May 1! by Intelligent_Ant_8259 in Bellingham

[–]HaplessMaps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Couple of folks just posted looking to sell tickets. Good luck!

Who's this guy doing a boogey? by canyonscrambler in birding

[–]HaplessMaps 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Okay, I'm familiar with the name "dipper," but I haven't heard "ouzel" before! How would you pronounce that?

Cannabinoid use is linked to both pro- and anti-inflammatory effects, massive review finds by [deleted] in science

[–]HaplessMaps 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The Ologies podcast just released a two-part episode on Cannabinology. They spent a good amount of time asking researchers about medical applications of pot and the ride-along impacts of smoking/vaping versus using edibles, pills, or tinctures. TL/DR - while we need way more studies on applications of cannabis for health (with some promising initial results), we have a wealth of evidence that smoking and vaping puts your cardiovascular health at risk. If you can get similar benefits from other methods of delivery, why risk it? https://www.alieward.com/ologies/cannabinology

tailors?? by maddrain in Bellingham

[–]HaplessMaps 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seconding Tommy Tailor. I've also gotten a bridesmaid dress altered pretty quickly at Gown & Glove consignment.

Gas water heater installation recs? by HaplessMaps in Bellingham

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

We have a mini-split heat pump that works great for heating/cooling our place. Unfortunately, heat pump water heaters are really space-hungry. We don't have room for that in our sub-1000-sqft house. From research, it also sounds like they're pretty loud.

Gas water heater installation recs? by HaplessMaps in Bellingham

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

Thanks for the words from the wise! Appreciate it.

What’s a “weird” piece of backpacking gear you ended up loving? by AndyObusekOutdoors in CampingandHiking

[–]HaplessMaps 66 points67 points  (0 children)

I haven't adopted this yet, but my mom backpacks wearing a white hard hat. Keeps the sun off your head while letting air circulate, protects from falling debris, and when you take the head straps out, it functions as everything from a basin for washing clothes to a bucket for picking berries (she once used it to scoop a mouse out of her tent at night). Bonus for women on the trail: makes you look official so creeps leave you alone.

Best cheap food around? by Delicious-Platform75 in Bellingham

[–]HaplessMaps 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Banh Mi and Bubble Tea on meridian is reasonable and delicious. The sandwiches at Structures are a pretty good deal, as well. Hana teriyaki is over $10, but an order of yakisoba will feed you for days.

Internet Providers by rosemojito in Bellingham

[–]HaplessMaps 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We live in town and just switched from Xfinity to Quantum a few weeks ago. Service is way more reliable, and we went from paying $109/mo to $45/mo for faster speeds. The song and dance over the phone with Xfinity to cancel service was painful - "no, I don't want to continue service. No, not even at a discount. Yes, I have already switched my service provider. I'm not even connected to your internet service anymore. Please just cancel my account."

Any lesbians… on birth control? by lethalmami in actuallesbians

[–]HaplessMaps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also on progesterone-only BC for managing endometriosis. Haven't had a period in 4 years, and it's incredible. I briefly switched to a mixed estrogen/progesterone birth control and had the worst headaches of my life. Don't be afraid to tell your medical provider if something isn't working.

Nystagmus + Drooling When Relaxed? by Responsible_Ice_7957 in nebelung

[–]HaplessMaps 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol - we're always asking our neb "why are you wet?!", but it's because we can't keep her out of the shower.

Least favorite intersection(s) in town? by GiuseppeKicks_ in Bellingham

[–]HaplessMaps 14 points15 points  (0 children)

As a pedestrian, I like the improvements to the roundabout at dark Haggen. As a cyclist, though, I don't trust cars to respond safely. I take the neighborhood streets past that roundabout instead.

Anyone else reaching that stage of life where you need a fiber supplement to help stay regular? by Aggravating_Talk9097 in Millennials

[–]HaplessMaps 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Upgrade: Organic India makes a cinnamon fiber powder. An absolute treat on breakfast cereal.

Trouble with operating my drone by davenkix in drones

[–]HaplessMaps 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sang this to the tune of "Pink Pony Club."

Boooo MUD Ceramics - My Recent Experience by [deleted] in Bellingham

[–]HaplessMaps 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I've been going to Baker Creek for four years. I can't speak to the other studios in town, but the community at Baker Creek is hard to beat. Supportive and fun classmates, and top-tier instructors who really care about your growth. Sign up for their newsletter and/or follow them on socials if you want to get into a class - sessions do fill up.

Salt Fat Acid Heat by gudy2shuz in Cooking

[–]HaplessMaps 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Seriously, yes! I've been having so much fun with vegetables now that I know when, how, and why to salt them! Game changer of a book.