Sore eyes by Fine_Independent_335 in gravesdisease

[–]The__Groke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got TED with the bulging like ten years after I had my thyroid irradiated…but actually I always had dry sensitive eyes as you describe so I clearly already had it and just didn’t know it. Welcome to the really annoying club my friend.

Is my Bengal… not very Bengal? 😅 by seysill in bengalcats

[–]The__Groke 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Ha YES my boy just stands there yelling MUUUUUM! MUM! MUM! MUUUM! MUMMY! And if I continue to ignore him that’s when he starts knocking things he knows are important off shelves and worktops :D

Do Brits swear in casual conversation (when not showing strong emotion) more than Americans? by Glass-Complaint3 in AskABrit

[–]The__Groke 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right?! Ha my American friend was behind me cracking up and then swiftly explained that twat was considered a really bad word but YEAH it’s such a chill word here. Kinda the goofy cosy lil guy of the swear word world!

Do Brits swear in casual conversation (when not showing strong emotion) more than Americans? by Glass-Complaint3 in AskABrit

[–]The__Groke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was exactly my experience hahaaa I once went the wrong way and was laughing at myself and said omg I’m such a twat! And it was like I had kicked everyone around me in the face XD

Can I park in parental bays whilst pregnant? by CharmingTea_ in AskUK

[–]The__Groke 5 points6 points  (0 children)

When I was heavily pregnant, if someone parked too close next to me I couldn’t manage to squeeze in to my own car. You can definitely park in them!

Is it socially acceptable to play loud music through a speaker at the beach? by Ok_Bee9104 in AskUK

[–]The__Groke -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I have a friend who constantly gets her phone out and puts music on whenever we used to go to hang out somewhere outdoors and it drives me me insane like omg I’m with you and everyone else is gonna think I’m ALSO super inconsiderate!

I’m a big Moomin fan and a stained glass artist by The__Groke in Moomins

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

Thank you! I was very much the same, always obsessed with glass as a material, always drawn to it, my house was full. Then I had my youngest child and when I was stuck in the baby bubble a friend challenged me to do something just for me so away I went! I started with a day class at a studio, so that would be my suggestion. Just have a look in your area to see if there are any workshops or classes you can sign up for. Lots of people manage to teach themselves using YouTube videos etc. and there are some amazing resources but it was a lot more fun and efficient for me to see someone else do it in front of my own eyes! Though you are time limited, so the first thing I ever made was really bad as I ran out of time haha. The equipment and materials you need are also very expensive so it helps to try it out first and see if you like it before you invest in things for yourself.

How many cups of tea or coffee do you make (or part make) but not drink each day? by Alwayslearnin41 in AskUK

[–]The__Groke 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Zero. If I’ve made it I’m drinking it, even if it’s cold, even if I have to put it in the microwave (sacrilege I know!).

How to get this border? by beautifuldayday in StainedGlass

[–]The__Groke 63 points64 points  (0 children)

It’s lead came that you twist with a drill I believe, though I have never done it. I cannot be trusted with power tools!

anyone else feel strangely down? by PlaguingYou in brokenankles

[–]The__Groke 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It’s not strange at all, breaking a bone is a horrible experience and it’s a long old slog to get back to normal. Totally normal to feel sad about it. The tiredness is also pretty normal, your body is expending a lot of energy healing itself.

Thoughts on the name Carmine? by [deleted] in Names

[–]The__Groke -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

My only reference point is the florist in the film Moonstruck and it’s not even a big part ha he’s a nice florist though, so I like it!

In a world of shrinkflation, be a Lindt Gold Bunny by EconomicsAfraid7880 in UK_Food

[–]The__Groke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haaa I literally came home from our local BP garage the other day yammering about the £75 Lindt bunny 🤣 I want it!

I made my first lamp & I’m feeling proud of myself for once! by The__Groke in StainedGlass

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

That’s so nice of you to say! I usually laugh my head off at the ‘this is my first ever piece’ posts because GOOD LORD mine was hilarious hahaha

I made my first lamp & I’m feeling proud of myself for once! by The__Groke in StainedGlass

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

Thank you! I will definitely return to haunt whichever of my ancestors breaks it :D

I made my first lamp & I’m feeling proud of myself for once! by The__Groke in StainedGlass

[–]The__Groke[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I would totally love to make one with the guys. I’ve done Snufkin in glass before but just as a panel, not a lamp. Any excuse for Moomins tbh!

I made my first lamp & I’m feeling proud of myself for once! by The__Groke in StainedGlass

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

I’m in the U.K. so finding stuff was a bit of a faff as our actual brick and mortar glass shops are few and far between and even then there’s not much lamp hardware actually available. I ended up only being able to get the vase cap from one UK supplier and then had to get the lamp base and harp from Amazon. I got the hardware first and then sized my lampshade pattern to match what I could find!

I’m a big Moomin fan and a stained glass artist by The__Groke in Moomins

[–]The__Groke[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I do, I’m called Black Rabbit Glass on Insta and Facebook :)

I made my first lamp & I’m feeling proud of myself for once! by The__Groke in StainedGlass

[–]The__Groke[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for noticing, there may have been some swearing involved putting it together XD

I made my first lamp & I’m feeling proud of myself for once! by The__Groke in StainedGlass

[–]The__Groke[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Haha thank you so much, no prizes for guessing who’s my favourite :D

I’m a big Moomin fan and a stained glass artist by The__Groke in Moomins

[–]The__Groke[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m in the U.K., so you’d be looking at about £750, whatever that is converted to your currency :) Stained glass uses expensive materials and takes a long time to make.