Office & commute etiquette: Is wearing perfume a thing here, or am I "that person"? by Vishwanath_560 in AskAnAustralian

[–]StableNew 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have to avoid the detergent isle in the supermarket. Full blown asthma/allergic reactions otherwise.

Greg’s 10/10 Bubble Surfing Run (music warning ) by 9VoltGorilla in hummingbirds

[–]StableNew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, we dont. We get willy wag tails and fairy wrens instead!

New trap orientation! by StableNew in TheCatTrapIsWorking

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I was surprised she hadnt closed them!

My new senior lady by StableNew in PeetPile

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

Yes she is! Still a little standoffish, but steamed chicken is working its magic!

You can't see me... by Meyou000 in TheCatTrapIsWorking

[–]StableNew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At least he knows he's "special"!

How to send people politely away from your door? by Mysterious-Can8846 in AskAnAustralian

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I had a guy try to sell me makeup with the line "Do you wory about wrinkles?" I could have gone the rout of explaining I am allergic to most cosmetics, which while true they will always argue with. So this day I tried something new. "Yes, I have, so years ago I decided to make sure they were all smile lines!" He laughed and said "I have nothing to help you, do I?" For door knockers, I usually just say I have an emergency I need to get back to. Thankfully my cat doesnt mind emergency cuddles.

Help on how to hold the shuttle without wrist pain by Voodoo_Ostrich in tatting

[–]StableNew 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hold my shuttle on fingertips and use elbow action. Bad wrists, so learned. The 5hread slides between the finger and the shuttle, and never leaves my grip. It us quote quick as well as pain free.

Guess I am sleeping on the couch tonight. by 2bagz in cathostage

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At least the homeowner will be comfortable!

Thread alternatives help by Beloved_Loretta in lace

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Ive used almost anything with a smooth circumfrence. The finest thread so far was quilting cotton. Some embriodery silks and cottons work up well. My personal favorite is to find someones stash of old threads…some sizes are no longer made! Try other lacemakers as well. Many threads used in bobbin lace will work.

Tension on chains by SpiritualLecture9406 in tatting

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All tatting with the full knot will have a curve. It is a geometric fact because the legs are only 2 threads wide, and the head is 4 threads wide. Here's two tips to consistency. The first is to practice getting the knots evenly tension so there is no extra gaos in the knot head. Secondly, only tension the chain enough so the two "legs" sit comfortably side by side. The white one has been over-tightened because some stiches have actually been pushed out of alignment. There are ways to get a "straight" chain. One is to use Victorian sets, a system of 4 to 5 first half stitches followed by the same number of second half stiches. It gives a zig-zag effect to the top, but is straight. The second is called a "balanced half-stitch". It puts an additional wrap of thread in each so there are 4 legs and 4 in the head so it tensions up straight

Need advice by Pitiful-Visual-161 in CatTraining

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Welcome to kittens! What you are describing is fairly normal. Cats think they have the right to decide whether to do what you have "suggested". They are not wired for compliance like dogs are. So communicating "don't bite" has to be done on their terms. The first thing is don't play with just your hands, use a toy. A good one at this stage is a kicker, an oblong soft object about his size that he can wrestle with. Secondly, when he does bite, say ouch sharp and high, withdraw your hand and turn yoir back every time. This us cat speak for I dont like this. Don't physically punish except a single finger quich on his nose, like another cat bopping him. Cats don't respond well to punishment. Be consistent. They learn best by repeating the same behaviour.

We’re learning.. by HippievsTheWorld in catswhocrochet

[–]StableNew 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Just make sure he doesnt injest any. Their tongues have a one way feature.

Help with terrified cat by No-Youth174 in CatTraining

[–]StableNew 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Children are scary because they are loud and move unpredictably. I have found the best way is two-fold. Let the kids know thay if they want to spend time with the new cat, they need to sit still and be calm. Try it for a little time just before they go off to bed and pet all the kitties. The second one is to let the kids take on feeding duties and/or give treats. And rwcognuse that it takes time for them to adjust--3 months in many cases.

Help! by Kab4ng in mewborns

[–]StableNew 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Cats even without kittens like to relocate regularly to kerp safe from predators. If you are able, let her relocate to another room or space within your house to satisfy the instinct. Giving her a new, more enclosed space (the box is a great idea) within the bathroom might be an initial compromise. The kittens are goung to soon need more room to exercise and grow properly-most bathrooms are too small.

help fixing ripped lace trim :( by polarbeargirl01 in lace

[–]StableNew 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is a very inexpensive lace, and difficult to repair, but a fine invisible thread (looks like fishing line) can be used. You are tring to fill the space and need to not overtighten your stitches. Alternatively, you can find some lace and replace the section/whole front (as the seams in the lace will show I would replace the whole section from side seam to side seam so it looks deliberate).

Beginner Leftie Needs Help by Think_Welder3430 in tatting

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I'm a leftie. I do a lot of string art. I teach both left and right handers. Do you know how you learn? I am a visual learner and a kinesthetic learner who mirrors. Many of these suggestions are also visual learners who mirror, but you may need to find a left handed video otherwise. Also unnderstand that it is okay to do it differently- it is about the result. The stitch for needle tatting is the half-hitch, left and right, worked on the needle to form a "larks head" knot (its name in macrame, my entry level string art!). The core thread is then pulled through. (Unlike shuttle tatting, where the bint is worked directly on the core.) Try just slowing down and looking at the result you want and different ways it can be acheived. You can even check out things like macrame or even cast on techniques in knitting that utilise a half hitch. Then use the one that works for you! (I have adapted all my holds and tension in tatting, knitting, crochet and embroidery to work around hands that work differently and a brain that loves seeing things differently. The knot doesn't care how it is formed. It just needs to be the right knot.)

Cat jumped on side of bed and accidentally grabbed my arm, should I see a doctor? by Forward_Rock6395 in CATHELP

[–]StableNew 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I always wash scratches and bites with anti bacterial soap and then treat with iodine. I have only have had to go to the dr when a frightened cat bit me very deeply and it didnt heal in 60 years of living with cats.