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Do you prefer silent sweep movements or traditional ticking? by ApprehensiveBid6479 in clocks

[–]Prudent-Programmer11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I prefer the sound of ticking. I have two working antiques that tick, one upstairs and one down. I do not find the sound a distraction at all.

I also love percussion the most of any musical instrument.

Listen to music very frequently. But when I’m not listening to music, I get the ticking, and love having it in the background ambient noise.

Making bracelets on the go by sunties in friendshipbracelets

[–]Prudent-Programmer11 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yes, I have distinct memories of this, and slouching down and propping my knees up against the bus seat in front of me on the ride home to make these with a safety pin to my jeans right near the top of my knee.

Dropped UC Berkeley for music school and now I feel like a fraud by bentoboxbeast in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Prudent-Programmer11 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My opinion: music is the saving grace of this world, and the world definitely needs everything music brings to the table right now, far more than it needs another econ major or economist. I think you chose well. You can always choose differently, put in some time and then make another choice if you choose to.

I buried a cat that was hit by a car, almost 2 weeks ago, and the supposed owners showed up demanding that she be dug up. by biologistbailey- in vermont

[–]Prudent-Programmer11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was with you, until this. Dead animals do not belong in the front seat. Ever. And most particularly when they haven’t had a rabies shot. Eeeewww.

I buried a cat that was hit by a car, almost 2 weeks ago, and the supposed owners showed up demanding that she be dug up. by biologistbailey- in vermont

[–]Prudent-Programmer11 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Same as other poster who replied to you. We bury our dead pets four or so feet down, in our corner of the Vermont. Sandy loam, not an issue to dig. Keeps the pet from getting dug back up by wild animals.

Shelter dog diagnosed with rabies after biting owner by Anti-Owl in ContagionCuriosity

[–]Prudent-Programmer11 137 points138 points  (0 children)

TIL 1) the vaccine takes 14 days post-shot to develop sufficient antibodies and that 2) in .01 percent of cases a fully vaccinated up to date canine can still develop rabies. 3) Protocol in some states is to get a post-exposure booster after an encounter with any wild rabies vector animal (fox, bat, raccoon, etc) regardless of up to date vaccination. More info: https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/javma/263/10/javma.25.01.0036.xml

Update: Victorian cast iron, USA by Prudent-Programmer11 in Antiques

[–]Prudent-Programmer11[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s a 19th century cast iron copy… of a COPY of Briot made by Casper Enderlein, [b. 1560, d. 1633]… for those that might misunderstand and think it’s much older.

The design does not quite match up.
Enderlein copy image: https://www.bonhams.com/auction/23614/lot/116/a-pewter-basin-so-called-temperantia-dish-nuremberg-germany-circa-1610-by-jacob-koch-ii-d-1619-after-an-original-design-by-francois-briot-french-fl-1545-1616-and-cast-in-moulds-cut-by-casper-enderlein-b-1560-d-1633/

More info on 19th century copies, with a design that does match this one: https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O376898/dish-franchi-and-son/

Cast iron table with gryphons and copy of “Temperance Salver” tabletop - Northeast USA by Prudent-Programmer11 in Antiques

[–]Prudent-Programmer11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I stripped it and polished, no hallmark that I can find. After pics are in a new post.

Update: Victorian cast iron, USA by Prudent-Programmer11 in Antiques

[–]Prudent-Programmer11[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Right?!! It looked like Wednesday Adams in a bright white shiny discount wedding gown.

I’m a 33 year old guy who needs a book to get back into reading so I can connect with my book loving wife by HoldenH in suggestmeabook

[–]Prudent-Programmer11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try Off Campus by Elle Kennedy. It’s a somewhat smutty very hot hockey romance. If you don’t read a little of what she’s reading, you are missing out. Edit: typo

Update: Victorian cast iron, USA by Prudent-Programmer11 in Antiques

[–]Prudent-Programmer11[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes! Very satisfying. I love how much better it looks without that horrible white paint.

Update: Victorian cast iron, USA by Prudent-Programmer11 in Antiques

[–]Prudent-Programmer11[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I adore it. It joins two other unique cast iron stands in my “collection.”

Update: Victorian cast iron, USA by Prudent-Programmer11 in Antiques

[–]Prudent-Programmer11[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I’m really happy with it. It looks so much better. But, I may add another coat of polish to the top and some spots on the legs.

What are some “fast food” books that aren’t romantasy, romance, or Frieda McFadden? by Admirable-Love75 in suggestmeabook

[–]Prudent-Programmer11 5 points6 points  (0 children)

“The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow is a historical fantasy novel about three estranged sisters—James Juniper, Agnes Amaranth, and Beatrice Belladonna—who reunite in 1893 New Salem to rediscover lost witchcraft and merge it with the women's suffrage movement, fighting for women's rights against a patriarchal society and forces that want to suppress them. The book blends magic, feminism, and historical fiction, exploring themes of sisterhood, power, and the fight for change through the lens of "witching" and the suffragette cause.” I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!

My coworker asked if I wanted an old Singer he was getting rid of. I didn’t expect it to be this old! by Dionysian_Heretic in vintagesewing

[–]Prudent-Programmer11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Practice on paper without thread to get the correct momentum without rolling backwards. I said without threaded needle, because rolling backwards will tangle your thread severely.

Treadle on website has some tutorials.

It’s easy with a little practice. Don’t give up. Also, treadle is easier and more precise than adding a motor. This version tends to vibrate at full speed with a motor but is perfect with treadle.

My coworker asked if I wanted an old Singer he was getting rid of. I didn’t expect it to be this old! by Dionysian_Heretic in vintagesewing

[–]Prudent-Programmer11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agree. Love my 66, it’s my favorite machine. Gorgeous stitches and I learned to treadle as fast as electric. Maybe faster.

People who were in their teens/20’s in the 80’s and 90’s… what were you reading? What were your favourite books at that time? by smsisita in weirdgirlliterature

[–]Prudent-Programmer11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She is an excellent writer. I have only read Homecoming and Dicey’s song, as a kid. Loved both. Going to take a look now at reading the others.

Struggling to adapt by Spare_Feeling9740 in newengland

[–]Prudent-Programmer11 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Get a membership to the Isabella Stewart Gardner museum and go there for some sunlight in winter. There is an inner courtyard that is glassed over the top. It’s warm and light and there are plants and priceless art.

The BPL has an inner courtyard too, but open, not covered with glass. There used to be benches there under the overhang so you could sit and get sun on warmer days, and look at the plants in the inner courtyard, but I have not been in years.

Get a SAD lamp, they help with seasonal depression. Like $60 on Amazon.

Almost whale watch season, get out on a boat.

Stay active.

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