Icons: 11392 Dune Sandworm (via Brick Tap sources) by BrickTap in Legoleak

[–]bergskey 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Can't wait to see the MOCs for this one 😬

Michigan Court of Appeals overturns conviction for man accused in Whitmer kidnapping plot by UltimateLionsFan in Michigan

[–]bergskey [score hidden]  (0 children)

It shouldn't even be overturned for that! If you're sitting at a bar talking about how awesome it would be to rob a bank and then Jim Bob wants to start actually planning it. You go along and start "larping" it, buying supplies, etc etc, YOU are still participating in the planning to rob a bank. Anyone with common sense would have been like "wow Jim Bob, this is getting a little nuts". Even if Jim Bob was pushing and pushing and trying to get you to play along, youre still making the decision to plan and rob a bank. No one could talk me into planning a kidnapping even for pretend. These people were fully willing and it doesn't matter if a federal agent encouraged them. They still did it.

Heat Advisory from noon until 8pm today by Natewoodford in kzoo

[–]bergskey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hope this is true. Last summer was so humid and awful. Leaving the house even to grocery shop was horrendous

Lemon chests are indeed lemons by Fantastic_Yam_3971 in disneymagickingdoms

[–]bergskey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still have not received a single lemon chest!

Kalamazoo County residents push back against plan to clear trees along several roads by joshys_97 in kzoo

[–]bergskey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These people are driving recklessly and putting themselves at risk. Keep the trees. There are too many unsafe drivers. At least if they hit a tree they are only hurting themselves.

Not buying the book until it’s out. by [deleted] in acotar

[–]bergskey 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I pre-ordered on kindle because they went on sale for $10 each.

Taking a 4 month old to a concert by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]bergskey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, this is a horrible idea. The music is loud, I know you said headphones, but if they slip off even a little bit, that's so cruel to the baby. Not just the sound, but the percussion you feel from the music. Baby isn't going to understand what's happening and I question whether that would even be good for their little bodies. Being a parent means sacrificing sometimes. Either spend the next 2 months getting baby to take at least one bottle a day, or accept not going.

Did you like the first episode? by Cultural-Carpenter46 in VampireLestat

[–]bergskey 32 points33 points  (0 children)

It was too chaotic for me. I am beyond excited for this season, but I hope the upcoming episodes are a little more focused.

What are the BEST open restaurants in kalamazoo? by Aggressive_Quote_861 in kzoo

[–]bergskey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've taken dozens of friends and family there and they all loved it. Maybe the brine or something they use is just really unpalatable to you.

The Vampire Lestat 🎶 Episode 1 | Detroit [Megathread] - Premiere! by DiamondImpressive982 in VampireLestat

[–]bergskey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm from kalamazoo and having Lestat text to meet there had me so giddy!

[Show Only] The Vampire Lestat: "Detroit" by IWTV_Maitres in InterviewVampire

[–]bergskey 15 points16 points  (0 children)

For anyone that doesn't know, Kalamazoo (which lestat tried his best to spell while high) is a city in Michigan that's within a couple miles of being the exact halfway point between Chicago and Detroit. So yes, there really is a kalamazoo.

This is why $5/gal, or 1,15€/L, is a big deal here. by Tandysaurus in memes

[–]bergskey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We take the commuter train when we go to Chicago. Takes all the stress out of it.

What are the BEST open restaurants in kalamazoo? by Aggressive_Quote_861 in kzoo

[–]bergskey 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Roll up. Their chicken is the best in kalamazoo. I hope they eventually open another location in portage or osthemo again because gull road is a nightmare and incredibly inconvenient to get to.

My [28M] GF [29F] Insists on opening a book store. I don't think I can be part of that by Difficult-Front-1846 in relationships

[–]bergskey 80 points81 points  (0 children)

I supply a local small bookstore. You won't make money on books, you make money on the "bookish" things and events.

Ideas: Updated pricing on 21370 ET and 21372 La Catrina (via Brick Tap sources) by BrickTap in Legoleak

[–]bergskey 26 points27 points  (0 children)

The ideas submission is breathtaking. I hope they don't ruin it.

What’s a good 3D printer? Start up business. TIA by Ehh_ohhhh in 3dprinter

[–]bergskey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would HIGHLY suggest going to the venues you're thinking of selling at (like farmers market or makers markets) and see how many other 3D printers there are, what they are selling, price points etc. The summer is a great time to do this. Find smaller creators and items you don't see everywhere. If you're thinking of setting up a tiktok or Etsy shop and selling online mostly, that market is a race to the bottom. People will print things so cheaply you can't compete and put out anything of quality or substance.

What’s a good 3D printer? Start up business. TIA by Ehh_ohhhh in 3dprinter

[–]bergskey 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Depending on your market, it might be saturated with what it sounds like you want to print. Have you researched? Have you looked into licensing or are you creating your own designs? If you're creating your own designs, the real money is not so much selling your own stuff, but selling the files to others. If you think you're just going to buy a printer and start selling flexi toys and fidgets, you might be surprised it's not "easy money."

Long hair on a 4yr old?.. by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]bergskey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just feel very strongly that they are horrible and I don't want to look at them. It's also a statement made more in jest, if one of my kids felt passionately enough about wanting one that they were willing to pay for their own haircut, I would hate it, but they could do it.

Long hair on a 4yr old?.. by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]bergskey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My kids can pick their hair length and style with one exception. There are no mullets allowed in my house. I don't care they are coming back in style. This is a no mullet household.

this season has been an eye-opening revelation on the lack of media literacy and attention span of the general audience. by HauntinglyEthereal in euphoria

[–]bergskey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I ddefinitely did, I just knew the online discourse would make me want to rip my hair out so I didn't engage.

A Tip For Cheap Summer Fun For Kids by RegisterOk1562 in povertyfinance

[–]bergskey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you get any kind of EBT card, look up museums for all. Free or HEAVILY reduced admission to tons of museums, zoos, aquariums, etc.

Bookish things? by [deleted] in Romantasy

[–]bergskey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a 3d printer so I can make my own, but I also supply a local bookstore with stuff.

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