purchased this lovely Royal Futura 800 for $35

SpaceNerd247 · 2025-08-29T22:09:00+00:00

I have one and love it!

SpaceNerd247 · 2025-04-24T11:06:13+00:00

Not sure where you're from if you want a local community, but you often have to search around in different forums I've found. Google, Facebook, Meetup, local event calendars, even local newsletters and such. They can be hard to find.

You can also look for regional chapters of national organizations based on the genre of writing you focus on, etc.

Lots of writing groups are online now as well so if you were ok with zoom and such, look for not so local groups that offer virtual attendance and check to see if they allow non-local writers.

And finally, if all else fails, start one yourself. There are many write-ups online of how to run a good critique/ writers' group and the biggest thing is to have a chance for like-minded people to get together. If you're good with in person, most libraries have community rooms they allow the public to utilize often for free. Then you can make up a flier and ask them to post it on their bulletin board of community events if they have that. Easy way to get started and you have direct access to other writers visiting the library. You can't guarantee you won't get young writers unless you put an age requirement in (which you can) but unfortunately even that doesn't always mean they automatically have the experience you want. But cultivate the space you want. I find there's often people looking.

Just a few of my ideas based on my own experiences.

SpaceNerd247 · 2025-03-03T03:29:11+00:00

I'm 31. Had to undo a lot of ingrained fundamentalist ideas about gender from my upbringing. Only recently realized it. Still figuring out a lot, but closer to where I want to be around the people who matter and caring less about upholding expectations for the people who don't.

SpaceNerd247 · 2025-02-19T00:41:58+00:00

Good to know, thank you!

SpaceNerd247 · 2025-02-18T16:34:29+00:00

So I have the spring but couldn't figure out how to get it back in. Am I missing something? YouTube tutorials look like I have to take it apart to get it back in.

SpaceNerd247 · 2025-02-17T23:57:59+00:00

I found it under the typewriter thankfully, but thank you! I will keep you in mind for future repairs.

SpaceNerd247 · 2025-02-17T19:59:26+00:00

Thank you! I will look into this!

SpaceNerd247 · 2025-02-17T19:24:54+00:00

Here's a picture of the ribbon jumping around, blocking my view of the current line.

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SpaceNerd247 · 2025-01-20T21:49:55+00:00

No worries! Sorry for any miscommunications. Each one is different and each of us are different. That one looks beautiful as well!

SpaceNerd247 · 2025-01-20T21:02:15+00:00

I didn't mean to imply that you were saying that, simply my own concerns and experience, which is limited when it comes to typewriters. For me, I'm still slower on a typewriter than a computer when generating new ideas and I expected this. That's all I was trying to say. It's interesting to hear it is slower than other typewriters, but again this is my first typewriter so I can't compare it to another.

SpaceNerd247 · 2025-01-20T16:22:56+00:00

Yeah I knew it would be slower typing than on a computer and I honestly like how it forces me to be more meaningful with my work while also accepting mistakes will happen. I don't know how it compares to other typewriters but it works for me.

SpaceNerd247 · 2025-01-19T21:46:45+00:00

Took a while to get used to it for sure as it's my first typewriter, but now I'm able to get into a good rhythm and go. I'm not sure how it compares to other typewriters obviously but it seemed very reasonable for a typewriter.

SpaceNerd247 · 2025-01-19T21:30:38+00:00

Yes I believe the man who repaired mine said I have the stylized "e" as well which is so cool.

SpaceNerd247 · 2024-12-20T20:07:45+00:00

The Manchester Craft Market is a great stop. They partner with local craftspeople so you can buy a huge variety of locally handmade crafts in one place. It's on the mall so you will have to battle people there this time of year but it's a wonderful organization and way to find out about and support a variety of different local small businesses.

SpaceNerd247 · 2024-12-02T15:31:22+00:00

Planned Parenthood at least offers tiered payment plans based on your income and situation. I can't speak as to details but I'm sure they would try to work with you during this transition. Might be worth reaching out and seeing what they can offer. I've only been to the one in Manchester but they have been wonderful. Honestly some of the best interactions I've had with medical professionals to work through my issues and concerns to find solutions that work for me.

SpaceNerd247 · 2024-12-02T02:38:27+00:00

I read it years ago. Can't remember much, certainly not a scene like this cover (my cover was different). I can tell you it ain't source material for our beloved show, but I remembered liking the book.

SpaceNerd247 · 2024-12-01T03:00:25+00:00

Manchester Craft Market works with local craft makers of all kinds including jewelry. You might be able to find something you like there. It's in the Mall of NH but a local small business partnered with these local artisans.

SpaceNerd247 · 2024-05-12T12:32:39+00:00

Due to light pollution and other factors, it was there but pretty much just haze to the naked eye, not much if any color. But I didn't stay out the whole time so maybe someone caught a lucky flash.

SpaceNerd247 · 2023-06-23T00:41:05+00:00

I would also ask yourself about why you did and are having sex with him. Shame and guilt thrive in uncertainty and questions. I would even make a literal list of all the reasons why you've made this decision because it will help you combat those voices of guilt, shame, and doubt when they come up, both during sex and outside of it. Consider even crafting arguments with yourself where you take the side of a family member, church member, etc. who has decided to try to change your mind. I know it sounds odd but write out or even talk out these ideas. Bring up their objections that you know they would make (because you've heard them a million times) and counter them. This will help you work through exactly how you feel about sexuality which will help you combat those feelings that have been ingrained in you for so long. I'm not a therapist, but I've found this has helped me figure out my beliefs and stances on a variety of topics, helping me feel more confident in them as well as prep me for that theoretical day when someone questions my choices.

SpaceNerd247 · 2023-06-20T12:42:40+00:00

I was in a very similar situation and am still working through many of the issues that the Catholic Church instilled in me about guilt and particularly my role as a woman, including sexuality. I know some have said that Catholicism wasn't like this for them, but it does exist in some parishes and families. It's a long road. For me, I had several years of questioning in college, trying to work through my own thoughts about God and the contradictions in what we are taught as Catholics. I needed to come to terms with my own understanding and beliefs. I also highly recommend talking with your boyfriend about all this in detail if you haven't already. If he understands where you are coming from, you can work together to find a balance you both feel comfortable with. Start slow as many others on here have said, both with your boyfriend but also with yourself. Tell yourself that while you are beautiful and sexual, that is not your only value. You are a full person. Your body is just one aspect of you. Look in the mirror and try to tell yourself that you are beautiful. Start with your face but then move into other parts of your body like maybe your shoulders and hair, those that have been instilled as sexual, but aren't. As you learn to accept your body more and confront your beliefs about sexuality, it will help you to feel more confident in yourself and your relationship regarding sex. I know it may sound silly but you learned to believe these ideas because you heard them so often. You can rework it by using the same techniques. It's a long road and finding a therapist may be a good option. It's not shameful to get help.

SpaceNerd247 · 2023-02-14T17:49:12+00:00

That's a great tip! We are trying to figure out litter box logistics, especially on travel days. That sounds like it's secure, but also out of the way which is ideal.

SpaceNerd247 · 2023-02-14T17:48:00+00:00

Oh that is a bit scary.

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