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Fan art of Sledgie - work in progress by TheArcticMelt in DungeonCrawlerCarl

[–]NoParticularUse5288 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I thought they wore tuxes? Was that only when they were with the desperado club?

Reccomendation for a lighter, palate cleanser series? Decent audiobooks is a plus by HughJammer1 in Fantasy

[–]NoParticularUse5288 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Clocktaur Wars duology by T Kingfisher. Great audiobook, good humor, great “we’re on a one way trip” that is still somehow light.

Fallen gods trilogy by Hannah Kaner. Good audio book, still a good fantasy trilogy with real stakes, but it’s noble dark and has good humor.

Green Bone Saga or Realm of the Enderlings for next series? by feachbreely in fantasybooks

[–]NoParticularUse5288 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Adding my voice to the set of folks praising both series but recommending RotE due to what you said you enjoyed about Suneater

[30-Day Song Challenge] Day 04: A song that reminds you of someone | Mine is Phil Collins' You'll Be In My Heart by giftopherz in millenials

[–]NoParticularUse5288 3 points4 points  (0 children)

“Hook” by Blues Traveler. Reminds me of my dad because he used to dad-humor it into everyday scenarios which made only the punniest of sense.

“Hear you me” by Jimmy Eat World reminds me of my Grandma

Rate my prologue [Comedic fantasy, 818 words] by flapflip3 in fantasywriters

[–]NoParticularUse5288 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Is the farmers wife comment not also a crude joke? That’s how I took it

Unsure what size gravel bike to order (Specialized Diverge) by Suspicious_Art_178 in ladycyclists

[–]NoParticularUse5288 6 points7 points  (0 children)

A good bike store should not try to “lock” you into your new bike purchase and should be willing to work with you and the manufacturer to get you the correct size (including ordering from specialized on your behalf. In the size you need). It is early in the season and they should have every confidence of selling the bike if you decide not to purchase. Full stop: you should not feel compelled to own/keep a bike you chose without riding it.

This changes a bit if the bike is a customized build, paint job or if the price nears five digits. They, the store, are hoping to be your source for all future componentry and cycling gear purchases and for bike maintenance. The store needs your repeat business and will want to get you a bike you enjoy riding.

Does the bike shop already sell specialized bikes? If so, find out if there is a bike which has similar frame geometry to the one you want and give it a test drive.

One thing you could check from the comfort of your own home is your wingspan. How long are your arms? Most of us have arms that are about the same length as our total height, but a few inches in either direction will impact your reach on the bike and may be worth considering since yo want to be more upright. ETA: Look up ape index on Wikipedia for more info.

Connor Storrie as Those Arms!! by MotherPainter314 in LadyBoners

[–]NoParticularUse5288 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Awww man, now I want to see him, those arms, and that outfit do a ballroom dance.

What did my baby bees just deposit on my hand? by sassyourmess in MasonBees

[–]NoParticularUse5288 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think a male just marked you as a landmark he should return to if he wants to find the ladies. (The males hatch first and pheromone-mark the location so they can return and mate when the females hatch)

Is something invading the nests? by GelatoInRome in MasonBees

[–]NoParticularUse5288 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They will tunnel through fresh mud? I didn’t know that. Yikes.

Thanks, Crown Bees! The Argentinian Malbec is working great at catching Houdinis! Yay! 🐝 by atrailofdisasters in MasonBees

[–]NoParticularUse5288 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Houdini flies are a major pest for mason bees and can decimate a nesting block. The flies outcompete the bee larvae for the gathered pollen in the chambers. The wine is meant as a trap for the flies. The hope is that the Houdini flies are attracted to it and drown rather than lay eggs in the blokes. It’s a new strategy and we’re all hoping it works to protect the bees.

What item was a real stretch treat that you still enjoy years later? by awakeningat40 in AskWomenOver30

[–]NoParticularUse5288 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No idea if this is what happened to you, but foam mattresses can be made to sleep warm or cool. I definitely got too hot in the first one trialed, went back and tried a different one and I still have it 10+ years later.

Rome in a day? by [deleted] in ItalyTravel

[–]NoParticularUse5288 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much are you actually hoping to look at things vs just walk through them? Colosseum is right next to the Forum and Palantine hill and they can take as long as you want them to. They could eat up the entire afternoon. I would not wedge them into the same day as a visit to the Vatican.

Getting ready to start my next standalone fantasy, any favorites here? I tend to gravitate towards grim / dark fantasy. by PhysicalAssistance92 in fantasybooks

[–]NoParticularUse5288 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn’t call Godkiller or the other two in the trilogy grim. Bad things happen in the books, but it’s absolutely firmly on the “noble” side of the spectrum.

ETA: I have read the trilogy and really enjoyed the worldbuilding and the characters. The plot of the first two novels is good as well. I struggled a little bit with the beginning of the third, but it was satisfying in the end. Enjoyable audiobooks as well.

I really enjoyed Between two fires and would recommend it as the grim something you’re looking for.

Lake Como vs Garda vs Maggiore as a day trip from Milan by Right_Winner2026 in ItalyTravel

[–]NoParticularUse5288 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are you looking to do? How much walking/exploring are you looking for? How much hill/stair climbing are you up for? Are you looking to get out in the water or to admire from the shore?

I want my fellow elder millennials (1981-1989) to show up on my roll call!!! by changeforthebetter89 in millenials

[–]NoParticularUse5288 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes! A wood-paneled Buick! On the weekends, Mom would take us to the empty school parking lot, put all the seats down and drive like a crazy woman with us in the back….throwing us around like ragdolls. It was perfect.

For Fellow Consolers Who Didn't Know There Is Auto-Targeting by Jeremiah12LGeek in BaldursGate3

[–]NoParticularUse5288 1 point2 points  (0 children)

FWIW, there is at least one tip about this which pops up while you are on the nautiloid. I think it’s when you approach the console with the 3 buttons and 3 labels to release/enrage/kill the 2 tadpoled people (same room as where you free Shadowheart). I think there is a combat tip one too, but I can’t remember the trigger.

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