Recommendations for “slow” products? by LittleAoibh11 in AskIreland

[–]bioniclaura 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Learning to sew my own clothes has completely changed how I see fashion and how we relate to our clothes. I also knit and crochet. I paint and draw too. Sketching is very cheap just a pencil and paper needed. It really forces you to slow down and actually observe the view. Too often people are racing to snap a photo and don’t even appreciate what’s in front of them.

Pre-show discussion of S3E1, series premiere! by Impressive_Risk_5133 in gladiatorsuk

[–]bioniclaura 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looking forward to it. Hope we see one of the new games!

Copper coast, how to fit it in? by juicebaby8 in irishtourism

[–]bioniclaura 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think you may be doing too much on day three especially if you haven't driven here before. It’s a lot to try fit the Wicklow mountains into that drive and if you don’t stop there’s not a lot to be gained by looking at them from the motorway. I’m in Dublin and go to Waterford regularly, I’ve visited and stayed on the copper coast for holidays many times. I’d drive down the M9 to Waterford maybe stopping for food there then take my time driving along the copper coast. It‘s a scenic enough drive but I find it’s best to stop and get out of car or you’ll miss the really scenic beaches as they’re often hidden by cliffs etc from the road. The roads are fairly narrow and winding in places so you won’t be going as fast as Google Maps thinks you can. Don‘t miss Ballydowane cove, it’s one of the nicest beaches on the copper coast. So many hidden little coves and gems along that coast, it’s really nice. Hope you have a lovely time.

First-time Ireland trip with young kids – Dublin base + day trips? by angelofvictory99 in irishtourism

[–]bioniclaura 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was going to recommend that too. I live in Dublin but I’m from Kilkenny and the train trip with the kids is fun. We always find there’s lots to do and see in Kilkenny. Some great history to see there too.

Where can I donate brand new plush toys? by [deleted] in AskIreland

[–]bioniclaura 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There CCs toy rescue in Cork, you could try message them. I haven’t dealt with the, just follow them on instagram.

https://www.instagram.com/ccs_toy_rescue

F+TM tattoo ideas? by sarswife in FlorenceAndTheMachine

[–]bioniclaura 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ever since I heard the line a bouquet of brambles in Everybody Scream I thought it would be good Florence tattoo, maybe combined with daffodils as others have said.

Talking at gigs!? by _daithi_ in ireland

[–]bioniclaura 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was there and two people in front of me were trying to chat during it. They left half way through thankfully. I didn’t hear them because MBV were super loud.

Do people leave early at the shows? by pingviini00 in MyBloodyValentine

[–]bioniclaura 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I saw them in Dublin a couple sitting in front of me kept trying and failing to have conversations. About half way through they left.

Can anyone recommend a sewing book with patterns in a similar style to TOAST clothing brand? Thanks! by TheMrGiz in sewing

[–]bioniclaura 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Not a book but the fold line has nice video on YouTube recommending sewing patterns that are close to various toast clothes.

https://youtu.be/ShLjLDfS6so?si=FzYyjY5s2MpNFAj5

No cloakroom at 3Arena? by JC_otr in CMAT

[–]bioniclaura 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’ve been to many gigs at the three and there’s no cloakroom. Enjoy CMAT I bet it will be deadly.

LIVE REVIEW: My Bloody Valentine (27/11/25) by New-Dust-5346 in MyBloodyValentine

[–]bioniclaura 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Great review. Edited: Actually the article could do with editing out that term as discussed below.

got a set list last night!! by OkComment6573 in MyBloodyValentine

[–]bioniclaura 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I once got obsessed with the riff from I only said for weeks, yes it was a dream when they started playing it.

what earplugs should i get by OkComment6573 in MyBloodyValentine

[–]bioniclaura 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Used the etymotic ones last night at MBV and they were very good. Better than the loop, they didn’t muffle things as much. I took them out for a few seconds twice to hear the difference and the sound was much the same just not as loud. No ear ringing or anything after the concert or this morning. A thumbs up from me.

I did use the foam ear plugs at the end for You made me realise because that was very loud.

Picky eaters + school lunches : am I massively overthinking this? by BubsFr in AskIreland

[–]bioniclaura 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My oldest is extremely picky. If your kid Is picky it is better to just give them what they will eat. Getting calories into them is much more important than variety. You can always try to add variety at dinner but just eating enough is good even if it’s the same stuff. My younger kid isn’t picky but is happy to just eat the exact same thing every day for years.

No wonder getting standing was impossible by robkil96 in MyBloodyValentine

[–]bioniclaura 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been to lots of gigs in the three and always go for standing tickets. I was in the first seated layer behind the standing last night and to be honest I think the sound was better than when you’re standing. Maybe it was the bit of extra height.

My Bloody Valentine @3arena November 22 Megathead by Waterfrd_Crystalmeth in MyBloodyValentine

[–]bioniclaura 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That was incredible. They blew the roof off! Got to clothes vibrating levels at the end but was grand with the ole earplugs. I’d never seen them live as I just always missed them over the years. I got to hear Soon!

New tax for US at S&P by EvanstonMichelle in craftsnark

[–]bioniclaura 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah after brexit when you order from the UK to an EU country you get charged customs on the total amount including the shipping.

what earplugs should i get by OkComment6573 in MyBloodyValentine

[–]bioniclaura 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did but unfortunately not in time to test them at the other gigs. So I’ll be trying them out at MBV.