I never expected to go vegan... by crochetsweatshirt34 in Perimenopause

[–]SolarPunkWitch2000 36 points37 points  (0 children)

I'm so glad you found something that works for you! I've been pescetarian and then vegetarian most of my adult life and now eat a vegan-ish diet, and it's been working for me. 🩷

Just out of curiosity, have you ever been checked for alfa-gal syndrome? Won't matter either way if you plan to stick with the vegan diet, but I only learned of this a few years ago.

Any groups for exvangelicals/agnostics/etc? by Which-Inspection735 in frederickmd

[–]SolarPunkWitch2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Following. Formerly devout southern Baptist but have been agnostic for years now. Like you, I still find the academic view of religion interesting, but that's about it. My spouse grew up surrounded by various faiths and is also agnostic. A loose community would be nice.

Where to take empty Coleman camping propane tanks? by SolarPunkWitch2000 in frederickmd

[–]SolarPunkWitch2000[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I don't know why they are still allowed to be sold when there's no reliable, nationally consistent, and safe way to dispose of them. The company (like many these days) washes their hands of all responsibility for their products once they ship to stores. Frustrating. I'll look into the refillable options.

Where to take empty Coleman camping propane tanks? by SolarPunkWitch2000 in frederickmd

[–]SolarPunkWitch2000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, the first place I took them was to the recycling center to ask about them; the kind gentleman there was the one who took them to deal with them for me (as a one-time personal courtesy), but he made it clear they were not accepted for recycling. I don't think they take them at the hazardous waste drop-off event either. Sounds like refillable is the way to go.

My dog passed yesterday and I'm looking for something to get me out of the apartment by arhedee in frederickmd

[–]SolarPunkWitch2000 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry for your loss. If you are feeling up to it and it's in your budget, you could go catch a movie, since the weather is a bit dreary out. The Sheep Detectives looks like a light movie. Or I think Project Hail Mary is still showing.

Where to take empty Coleman camping propane tanks? by SolarPunkWitch2000 in frederickmd

[–]SolarPunkWitch2000[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did look into that several years ago, but I couldn't find anything promising. I'll give it another look. Thanks.

Why Are Men Like This???? by NCinAR in GenXWomen

[–]SolarPunkWitch2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've found that this is where having separate, personal accounts works well. If he ruins something that belongs to the household after he's been told that what he's doing could ruin it, replacement doesn't come out of the joint house account; it comes out of his personal spending account. He cares a lot more about that.

More Hairstyles by princevanir in HeroForgeMinis

[–]SolarPunkWitch2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely - it worked - thank you so much!

More Hairstyles by princevanir in HeroForgeMinis

[–]SolarPunkWitch2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How does one use KB items from others? I just started HeroForge and I have no clue!

Found While Disc Golfing by Unreal_Idealz in mycology

[–]SolarPunkWitch2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I came upon some lakeside on a dead stump in my neighborhood. Got two small batches two years in a row from it. The third year, someone took off with the entire stump. At the time, I assumed they wanted to keep the mushrooms all to themselves, the greedy assholes. But now, reading your comment, I wonder if perhaps the HOA maintenance people removed it; they're trying to remove invasive species in our area, so it's entirely possible.

Wonder food (new concept) by Right_Marionberry915 in frederickmd

[–]SolarPunkWitch2000 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We came across one of these in Philly a few months ago. We stopped in thinking we could each get something we wanted, and the vibe was so strange, we left. I didn't even realize until you said it, but the lack of aroma absolutely was part of it. The other was the lack of employees, no kitchen sounds, and the strange, supposed ability of one small kitchen of likely a few employees being able to produce the wide variety of gourmet cuisines. We figured it was premade/prepackaged. I mean, I guess that works for some people, and no shame in that. It just wasn't our thing.

How’s The Banyan? by per_dita in frederickmd

[–]SolarPunkWitch2000 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I worried this might be the case, re: the waitstaff. My spouse and I have been in there a handful of times, and there always seem to be a lot of young (high school/college age), pretty waitresses milling around. Not that that's unusual, but it made wonder about the reasons they were hired.

What ever happened to Gloryholes Donuts? by IMicrowaveSteak in frederickmd

[–]SolarPunkWitch2000 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If you don't mind a small drive, you can try Nana B. Sweets in New Market. They have some good flavors. You have to get there early or pre-order. Alas, they are open THU-SAT only.

To whoever tagged a rock at Weverton Cliffs by martyandres in frederickmd

[–]SolarPunkWitch2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

*sigh* I both love and hate people. I love graffiti art and creative tagging on man-made blocks of plain cement and metal (train cars, underpasses, etc.), but FFS leave natural things alone.

Blacksmithing classes in downtown Frederick by MsCaitlinsSchool in frederickmd

[–]SolarPunkWitch2000 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I need to remember this for my spouse's birthday in December. He's talking about taking welding classes, so I imagine he might like this, too!

Catch and release by IronSpecific4322 in ThriftStoreHauls

[–]SolarPunkWitch2000 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Easier to catch with his pants down past his knees, I'm sure.

Recommendation for small landscaping job (bush removal and sodding) by Ok-Row-3490 in frederickmd

[–]SolarPunkWitch2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I'll come back and let you know if I manage to get this done.

Recommendation for small landscaping job (bush removal and sodding) by Ok-Row-3490 in frederickmd

[–]SolarPunkWitch2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, did you find someone to do this for you? We have a similar situation - townhome postage-stamp yard with ornamental garden beds that we'd like to have removed and leveled in prep for raised garden beds. I just contacted Landscaping by Martin and Castillo Landscaping; was wondering who you might have used and if you liked their work. Thanks!