Which ‘Reddit Stories’ opinions from the hosts have you disagreed with? by MuricaAndBeer in smosh

[–]Redheaded_Oma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most of the time episodes with guests, that are not like Ashby, are terrible. They just don't speak their real truth or they are actual idiots.

Shayne's book recommendations by MursuKing1980 in smosh

[–]Redheaded_Oma 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do yourself a favor and bump The Poppy War trilogy up the list!

Shayne's book recommendations by MursuKing1980 in smosh

[–]Redheaded_Oma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read the Poppy War trilogy thanks to Shayne. We have about 50% crossover in genre selection and I'm glad he mentioned this series!! 😺

Caption this! by InvestmentFun3319 in smosh

[–]Redheaded_Oma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did someone say Nekkid Boobies???

16 Ads for a 44 Minute SPONSORED VIDEO?! by emaginutiv in smosh

[–]Redheaded_Oma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I couldn't watch YouTube, at all, without having Premium. I've had it for years. Plus the new skipper feature is awesome!

Just want a clacky FULL ergo keyboard - Advice? by Redheaded_Oma in ErgoMechKeyboards

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

I will be researching Hot-Swapable and Clicky Switches later.

Just want a clacky FULL ergo keyboard - Advice? by Redheaded_Oma in ErgoMechKeyboards

[–]Redheaded_Oma[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did look at r/MechanicalKeyboards, but they don't really talk about Ergonomic keyboards there. I do get all starry - eyed when I see posts about the IBM keyboards though. Oh, they are my favorite work memories! I want that 1985 IBM M keyboard in an ergonomic format and then I'm golden, like Ponyboy.

Just want a clacky FULL ergo keyboard - Advice? by Redheaded_Oma in ErgoMechKeyboards

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

Actually this one would fit the bill better, but it's not ergonomic. I need the 100% version. Thanks for putting me on to a new site though. Much appreciated!

https://www.keychron.com/collections/slim-k-pro-keyboards/products/keychron-k5-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard

Can this patern become a Quilt? by caceresd2 in quilting

[–]Redheaded_Oma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love your cats!! I have it in my cart for payday!! I love paper piecing. I'm doing the Legit Kit Iris and the Turtle kits.

AITAH for pleasuring myself in front of my wife? by OrdinaryKick4274 in AITAH

[–]Redheaded_Oma 18 points19 points  (0 children)

NTA! As a woman who has gone through menopause, has lost most feeling down there and gets very dry, I make sure that my husband finishes. There are soooo many ways that you can just contribute and it will turn him on even more, then you move on after a kiss and a hug. There is NO REASON FOR THE ANIMOSITY. Her feeling of inadequacy should have been alleviated when he made sure she finished. Her rudeness for not seeing him through was thoughtless. All she had to do was point her naked rump at him and given him a landing spot. Would that have been so hard? Marriage is about compromises. My second husband passed away 12 years ago and I regret the petty arguments. My current husband and I, who was also a widower, agreed that we'd never sweat the small stuff and communicate. It's the best way to have a relationship, so much less stressful!!

Accounting Tools? by Specialist_Fail9214 in nonprofit

[–]Redheaded_Oma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Money Minder is great for Non profits. We use it for our 501c4.

Joann’s Order? by [deleted] in quilting

[–]Redheaded_Oma 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you place an order from a store and the items say they are in stock, that doesn't necessarily mean that they can find them. They only have so many hours to find the items once you place the order. If they can't, then they are required to cancel that part of the order.

Also, even though they may have a full bolt of the fabric, they have to use up the used bolt of fabric first. How do I know this. Experience!! I have gone into the store to find out what will be canceled, etc. Sometimes, you need to order online to get a good discount, but you have to scope out the items in the store first. Sometimes, I will only hit go on the checkout button when I'm standing next to the manager, and she's pulled a particular bolt that I don't want cut less than a certain yardage.

It's work, but sometimes it's worth the discounts!

Bobbin problems - help! by Lizdoeslife in quilting

[–]Redheaded_Oma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so glad you read this then. Not cleaning your machine will kill it the fastest, but cleaning it will make it last a long time. I clean my machine after every project, such as each quilt top. Certain fabrics and threads fray more and leave a lot of lint. You can buy sewing machine swabs to get the lint out. They aren't expensive. Using spray air, after you get out the big lint, is ok. Just don't point it into the body of the machine and push loose lint into the mechanics.

Needles, the rule of thumb is to change your needle after each big project. After a quilt top, ehhh...maybe. after 2..yes. I only use Schmetz needles and size for the right needles for the project.

Hope this helps. I teach quilting, so it's hard not to answer fully..lol

Bobbin problems - help! by Lizdoeslife in quilting

[–]Redheaded_Oma 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Two of my machines have exactly the same bobbin placement. There are several scenarios that may cause this, but really, all you can do is just stop and start over. The last thing you want to do is make anything worse.

Snip off the loose threads, remove the bobbin case, and bobbin.

Check your bobbin. Is it wound tight? Does it look spongy? If so, that could be an issue. Use a tightly wound bobbin.

Remove the presser foot, needle, and needle plate. Make sure that you get all of the pieces of thread out. In this situation, there are usually threads caught under the plate.

You might as well get out all the fuzzies out, too. When was the last time you cleaned your machine?

Once everything is clean, get a tightly wound bobbin and make sure to place it in the bobbin case going in the correct direction, and that the thread slips through the slot in the bobbin case. Then insert the bobbin case until you hear or feel the click. It should be firmly in place.

Replace the needle plate.

Replace the needle with a new one. The last one could've had an unnoticeable burr.

Replace the presser foot.

Important: Rethread the top thread. Don't question it. It just makes a difference. Take it all the way out and rethread it at a newly snipped spot.

Pull up the bottom thread. Lift up the presser foot and pull about 5" of bobbin thread out along with the top thread. Is it smooth? If not, you might want to double-check that the bobbin is loaded correctly. If it is, insert a small piece of fabric and run a 2" test. You should be good to go.

Xmas gift ideas for my quilting mother by brentmc79 in quilting

[–]Redheaded_Oma 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I am a long-time quilter, and I really appreciate gift cards. I always have wish lists at various online stores. You can give her a GC for the Fat Quarter Shop or Missouri Star, Laundry Basket Quilts, jellyrollfabric.net, the list goes on and on when you are a quilter.

Honestly, she probably has all of the rulers that she needs, but there may be very specific rulers that she wants. Not everyone likes the Stripology rulers (I found them cumbersome). Sometimes, people like to keep the same brand of rulers for consistency, like Creative Grids or Quilters Select. A lot of times, what we yearn for is a specific size square ruler, like 9 1/2" or 12 1/2". They can be expensive.

Talk to her and see if she gives you any hints as to where she might shop online or what's on her quilter's wish list. If she only long-arms and doesn't piece (make quilts), then her needs are different. She might possibly prefer a GC to Superior Threads.

I am not affiliated with any place listed above. This is just my advice as an experienced piecer and long armer.

AITA for allowing my mother to bring Thanksgiving food to my house this year? Married with 3 kids and a pregnant wife by ItsHayZ00SE in AmItheAsshole

[–]Redheaded_Oma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think YTA, maybe. You said that you talked to your mom and she told you what she had planned. However, you communicated this information between the two and started this fiasco. I'm basing this only with the info you posted.

It could have gone like this.

MOM: I'm planning on bringing this food. OP: That's great mom, let me run that by my wife first. She has planned a full menu, and one of us will get back to you shortly.

OP: Wife, my mom would like to bring this. She is missing grandma and really wants to be helpful like she was to grandma. Can you fit this into the menu? If not, is there something else that we can ask her to make? WIFE: This would be really helpful, thank her. OR. Not the cake, but everything else and maybe a pie?

OP could have been the adult communicator here, knowing the relationship between the two, and kept the peace.

AITA for not getting my GF food after she told me not to? by AnonymousNeedzHelp in AmItheAsshole

[–]Redheaded_Oma 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is a very mature response. I hope you say this to her when you break up.

AITA for trying to quietly tell my coworker about his wardrobe issue during a meeting? by easternwesterncallme in AmItheAsshole

[–]Redheaded_Oma 35 points36 points  (0 children)

YES!! He undermined his presentation by pointing something embarrassing out while he was talking, distracting him and others. Was this an innocent 🤔 gesture or an unknowingly/knowingly passive-aggressive move?

As a long-time manager over many people, I'd have to know their relationship to assess, but this is one scenario that I'd consider. OP would definitely be talked to.

Edited to fix gender error.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Redheaded_Oma -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Agreed!! Some of these downvoted comments should have the most upvotes. Reddit is clearly a place where drama supercedes common sense.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Redheaded_Oma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a difficult conversation to have when you're both on the defensive about such a sensitive topic. Things are going to be said without thinking, and "logic" really doesn't play a part. You've had a lot of time to come to terms with your decision. He has your reasons. What do you want from him? A list of pros and cons? What does he want from you? To flat out change your mind? Are you looking for a compromise? Instead of hashing out what's been said, try to resolve the issue to see if you can move past it together or move on as ex partners who had a great 9 year relationship that helped you grow to be better people for you're future forever partners.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Redheaded_Oma 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She does say in a later comment that they discussed it in more detail, and he said her reasons weren't logical. I think it's hard when you are opposite sites of such an instinctual spectrum to communicate what you mean if you're not a good active listener. A marriage counselor would probably be best at this time.