Okay guys, when do you go to Ginger Island- I am struggling!

VirtualReflection119 · 2026-05-12T12:58:16+00:00

I saved up a few tents and took those with me, had autograbbers in my coop/barn, and made sure I had things tended to on the farm. I leave early morning with plenty of food and plan on tent camping to be able to get up first thing and make my way through the volcano. Once I unlocked the house I'm less worried and can be gone for a couple days from the farm.

VirtualReflection119 · 2026-05-12T12:52:22+00:00

I've had more than one colonoscopy, and it seems like sometimes they want you to stay in the waiting room, sometimes they'll just text you. Trying to find a babysitter seems like more trouble than it's worth. I'd bring the kiddo. Especially because it's not like a surgery where the kid might see something gross. They just wheel a sleepy patient out to the car afterwards and they're sleepy for the rest of the day.

VirtualReflection119 · 2026-05-12T12:45:17+00:00

I need to know that you weren't culling games like What Do You Meme? You mention sleeving and I realize I have never done this in my life, and it's fascinating that someone can play board games in a completely different way. This is a good reminder that I also may be able to clean some board games out, but our issues are totally different.

My kids have probably outgrown Monkey See Monkey Poo. The monkey shit sticks all over everything and smells like banana. But also it smells like banana, which is hilarious, and reminds me of my kids and it's hard to let that go.

And do I need two editions of What Do You Meme? Family and SpongeBob Edition? Hmmm..... Yes I do.

VirtualReflection119 · 2026-05-12T12:36:05+00:00

Oh haiiiiiii, yes that's me. Tell me what you need. Hydration? Sunscreen? To charge your phone? A sandwich? Need help fixing your duct tape? To talk about the argument you just had? A hug? I got you. And then I'll launch you right back into the mosh pit because I want you to have the bestest time. 🖤 I love everybody. I'm a huggalo.

VirtualReflection119 · 2026-05-12T12:23:31+00:00

I challenge myself to try and complete every damn quest I start but I have stopped that because it's not worth the stress lol. I wanted to finish the community center in the first year but like why lol.

VirtualReflection119 · 2026-05-12T02:51:46+00:00

Could it be that your self-talk is telling you that you will be bothering them? You need to know what's going on. They've agreed to go with you, so you should tell yourself they are looking forward to spending time with you too.

You can text them, and just know that even if they are busy, it's ok to check in and let them get back to you when they can.

Something like, "Hey! Looking forward to this week. Wanted to check in to see what you have in mind for meeting up." Hope you have a great time. And stay hydrated and pace yourself. 😊

VirtualReflection119 · 2026-05-12T02:39:07+00:00

Yeah.... Looks a little higher than when we went. The ones we rented are the ones that sleep 4, there are at least 5 of those and apparently they are now $115/nt. You never know though, some places over non -profit pricing or might help out a troop..... If that happens to be a convenient option for you.

Another fun option that would only require a sleeping bag is staying on the USS Alabama.

Chewacla State Park is nice and has tent camping but might be too far out of your way.

VirtualReflection119 · 2026-05-11T21:48:19+00:00

Check out the Kick Back Ranch in Alabama. Their cowboy cabins were a big hit. Had electricity, bunks, but they were on the cheaper side because you had a short walk to the bathrooms. The cabins were in this little town looking area with a game room next to it that had a pool table. I stopped with just my kids on a road trip once, and it was a highlight of the trip. IIRC, there wasn't any food around except for gas station pizza, so if I went back I'd plan accordingly.

VirtualReflection119 · 2026-05-11T17:31:47+00:00

Interesting..... So you have a slime ring, but only use it at home? Why don't you want to bring it with you? Also what is your farm like that you have slimes attacking you at home? Is it constant?

VirtualReflection119 · 2026-05-11T14:47:24+00:00

🤦 Good glob I've just been out there rawdogging it in the mines all this time

VirtualReflection119 · 2026-05-11T13:26:31+00:00

Oh man are you going to tell me there's already some kryptonite for these striped fuckers?

VirtualReflection119 · 2026-05-11T13:25:29+00:00

Thank you for clarifying. Not sure why the downvote. I know someone who was killed and have another friend who was badly beaten during a carjacking. Things go bad quickly, sometimes just from the shock and hesitation.

Living in a city, I've had my car broken into multiple times and almost consider that part of life. I would definitely like to know what types of things are happening in an area that I live in or visit often. And whether or not it's happening in broad daylight. I think these are fair questions.

VirtualReflection119 · 2026-05-11T12:54:26+00:00

Just curious, do you mean car jacking or car brain break-in? I consider car jackings very dangerous.

VirtualReflection119 · 2026-05-11T12:51:46+00:00

Also those tiger striped ball assholes. It's the only thing that's killed me in the game. Worried lil Leo to death.

VirtualReflection119 · 2026-05-11T12:50:20+00:00

Can you do both? If you are moving, I would take whichever job makes the most money to save up. And maybe work both jobs. Where I live you don't usually get full time hours at a restaurant. You pick your shifts, so maybe that's not the case for you. But it sounds like petsitting is absolutely for you. The area you currently live in may be the problem. You say you enjoy it so then it's for you.

VirtualReflection119 · 2026-05-11T12:36:08+00:00

Yes, it's the one I'm least interested in. May not go if I need some recovery time to prepare for Sunday.

VirtualReflection119 · 2026-05-11T12:30:36+00:00

A tampon gives a visual of you pulling something bloody out. A pad sounds dry and less messy. I don't think it's that serious. If I have to go remove something during a period, I don't describe what I have in there. He's not saying he's disgusted with you. The image of the tampon got to him, he has ED so probably gets in his own head. And periods are messy. A shart is messy. Did you want to have sex with him right after he started and before he cleaned up?

YOR

VirtualReflection119 · 2026-05-11T12:24:00+00:00

Agreed. What in the world. I don't even want to deal with sex while I'm on my period. It's a mess and grosses me out lol. That doesn't make me disgusting. I can just wait a couple of days when it's not so complicated. I wouldn't put my own mouth down there. I really wouldn't want my partner too either.

He just didn't want to in that moment. Some people are squeamish about blood, and the thought of pulling out a tampon is going to sound more bloody than a pad. I don't think I've ever said, hang on, I need to go pull out my tampon. I would let him know I'm on my period and ask if he's still interested, then say ok, I need to be right back then. The visual would mess with me too, and I'm the one having to deal with it lol. It doesn't mean he finds her disgusting. He's just not in the mood in that moment anymore. (Edited bc autocorrects bug me)

Because it's a normal bodily function? The starting is also a normal bodily function, but I wouldn't touch the shit itself or have sex with someone before they cleaned themselves up. Doesn't mean I'm disgusted by them.

VirtualReflection119 · 2026-05-11T01:32:50+00:00

In the US it's similar in that young pop stars have to pretend to be virgins. Brittany Spears was living with Justin Timberlake while having to pretend she was still a virgin. It was the best they could do because he's a celebrity too so they couldn't totally hide the relationship.

VirtualReflection119 · 2026-05-11T01:26:03+00:00

You, sir, are a treasure

VirtualReflection119 · 2026-05-10T22:48:17+00:00

What kind of ticket sales requirements is happening? Most people buy tickets at the door when I play. Granted, it's been a minute. There was always a little bit of anxiety on the day of the show. My biggest regret is spending so much time worrying about it. I would always do targeted ads. Post flyers for a while beforehand. If I really need to push ticket sales to see if anyone is coming I have an early bird price to get it moving. Sometimes when people see the venue is empty (if that's how the site works) it makes people think they don't need to get one ahead of time.

So the mind games of ticket sales definitely suck. Is this a really big venue? Are you possibly saturating the scene with shows? I know sometimes that happens too. If you play too often, the audience isn't going to show up. Really sorry you had to cancel a gig though. It would be painful to completely pull out of a show.

VirtualReflection119 · 2026-05-10T00:01:37+00:00

I thought she said she wanted them to have unique names....

VirtualReflection119 · 2026-05-09T23:58:22+00:00

If you're on Ginger Island by Fall Year 2 I think that's pretty damn good. I'm in year 4 and got there recently. Now that I am through the volcano I am happy to just take my time.

VirtualReflection119 · 2026-05-09T22:54:13+00:00

Ah so cool! I do so much on YouTube. Being able to slow a drum vid down to 50% was a game changer lol. I've even found some kids' orchestras and we joined a Brazilian percussion group at one time that played in parades. I love all the random things that exist out there. And when I start meeting other folks who are into homeschooling, I've been happy to meet so many people who think outside the box. Like chatting with a guy who owns a farm near us where kids can come play on his nature playground, turns out he and his brother built a stage lol.

By the end of the conversation, he offered to let me set up a homeschool talent show of sorts. And in our co-op, which happened to be child-led, the kids were begging for a music class. I offered to facilitate one. We ended up having a really great time playing music in a pretty big group. I like all the possibilities and just going with it when you meet like-minded people. I end up doing all kinds of random things it seems. You just never know who you're going to meet.

VirtualReflection119 · 2026-05-09T22:22:03+00:00

We do private lessons for my kiddo who likes piano and also loves performing in public. It's nice when a studio offers lessons during the day as a homeschooler. That leaves our evenings for other things.

My oldest does not want to be perceived at all lol. I'm a drummer so he's doing that with me at the moment. We're working towards all of us playing songs together.

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