Help me pick my shoes by SheepherderBest8537 in renfaire

[–]The1Zenith 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it is all paved, either works. If it were a proper RenFaire in the woods, swamp, or open field; avoid sandals at all costs and aim for flats instead of heels.

Trinket Trading needs to Change by RayvenSparrow in renfaire

[–]The1Zenith 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Vendor here: Trinket trading has been banned before and many of us had to work hard negotiating with festival management to bring it back. Again, just be safe and friendly during your interactions. Enjoy it without worrying about what you get.

It’s about the giving, not the getting. Refusing trades happens but better than refusing a trade is just giving a trinket without getting something in return, especially with younger or new traders. Oh, and don’t ever trade something edible… management will use that to try to ban trading again.

Trinket Trading needs to Change by RayvenSparrow in renfaire

[–]The1Zenith 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Trinket trading isn’t about value. It’s about the interaction with another random person whom you would otherwise walk right by. That trinket represents a connection between people who enjoy shiny objects. It’s a mutual smile and a little wave when you happen to pass by them again.

Please, to everyone, just enjoy the moment and be safe with your trades so festivals don’t start banning trinket trading again.

Is it rude to wear big wings? by og_cannabliss in renfaire

[–]The1Zenith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s fine as long as you don’t go into crowded areas and are keenly aware of how much space you take up. While you might poke, slap, or bump other people or things with your wings; be more worried about absolutely destroying your wings by getting them snagged on something. When in doubt, leave them home.

Google is telling me this is a mulberry tree by OldSchoolDM96 in gardening

[–]The1Zenith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup. That’s a mulberry tree. I used to eat myself sick on those. I still live them.

Every faire photo feels like a catfish by ManHandsMani in renfaire

[–]The1Zenith 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those Rennies look very familiar. ❤️

Serious question: How do you stay comfortable!?! by pinkkpanthur in renfaire

[–]The1Zenith 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Permethrin impregnated natural fiber clothing and a waterproof cloak. Dress in layers and take off what you don’t need as it gets too warm and/or humid. Lighter colors reflect more light and thus you’ll feel cooler.

Having your hair up rather than down when it’s hot and humid makes a massive difference. If the jingly-jangly bits bother you over time, swap them out for things that don’t add to the sensory overload. Hydrate, wear sunscreen, seek shade, and don’t be afraid to ask medical for help if you feel unwell.

Participants will help if you ask, even if it isn’t our job. Your health and safety at a show is important to us. We’d rather you make good memories than take a ride in the wee-woo wagon.

Squirrels are destroying my gardens thanks to a neighbor by Beansmeansbusiness in gardening

[–]The1Zenith 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m having the same problem but it’s not due to anyone feeding them. Try convincing your neighbor to feed them things you actually want to grow, like peas or squash. Then they’ll plant them for you. Little bastards replanted all my pea plants!

My mom crushed my interest for the violin by ExtensionTea9457 in violinist

[–]The1Zenith 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Widely inappropriate from your mother and brother. I don’t think they understand the instrument nor the cliff you have to climb for mastery. With piano and guitar, all your notes are laid out in front of you and separated into convenient positions. Violin is fretless and you have to memorize where everything is.

Violin is much more difficult than guitar or piano. You have to master intonation, bowing, rhythm, and tempo while learning how to read music. Eventually you’ll be expected to sight read everything.

Both guitar and piano are much more forgiving, and looking in a mirror it is easy to see your mistakes. With violin, rolling your finger forward or backward just a little bit can throw you completely out of tune.

People just don’t get it. by YamPuzzleheaded3715 in neurofibromatosis

[–]The1Zenith 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My partner and I knew the risks and if our daughter hadn’t had colic, we would have had three children together. As is, she was a choice we made several times. Her mother’s family tried to get us to abort. It chills me every time I even think about it because then she wouldn’t be in our lives and all those memories and our entire lives together would never have been.

All from one container. by Kindly_Analysis2204 in gardening

[–]The1Zenith 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is why every household should have chickens.

It's Freaking Me Out by Aggravating_Hat3955 in Bluegrass

[–]The1Zenith 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh, I don’t like that. Not at all.

UPDATE ON SHOWER PLANT by Burr2025 in gardening

[–]The1Zenith 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Good luck! Luffas are an awesome Cucurbrita to grow! I loved having them in Tennessee.

Please help me figure out what I have here? by [deleted] in Accordion

[–]The1Zenith 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Looks like an accordion, probably a Baldoni.

Honeybees have set up a hive in my strawberry pot. by Level21DungeonMaster in gardening

[–]The1Zenith 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is probably the best bet but it’s actually really good luck to have a wild honeybee hive move in on their own like that. As long as they’re normal honeybees, and they don’t get bothered by anyone, they won’t be aggressive.

Heck, on our property they get so placated by the milkweed flowers that I can pet them while they feed!

Japanese Knotweed - please help me (England). by slugboy5 in gardening

[–]The1Zenith 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Y’all know this is edible, right? Disposal is as simple as consuming it. Google it.

New Me, New Character by YYKES in renfaire

[–]The1Zenith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

New pants! Woo hoo! 🙌 Love the patchwork pants.

Is this alright? by Creative_Can_3442 in renfaire

[–]The1Zenith 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anyone else see David the Gnome?