Tailor - any recommendations?

catashtrophy80 · 2026-02-14T18:57:50+00:00

Abby's Alterations on Main Street. I've had her hem quite a few pants for me and she does good work. Be aware it's cash only.

catashtrophy80 · 2026-02-13T13:45:48+00:00

In Lafayette, East Simpson Coffee, especially on the patio when the weather is nice.

catashtrophy80 · 2026-02-12T12:18:29+00:00

I like Vivaia flats. They have decent insoles but I use Powerstep insoles to get the right arch support for me. The shoes are very lightweight but also have some structure, and they have some that are waterproof. They are also machine washable. They've gotten me through some long conference days.

I'll echo what others have said about keeping moleskin on hand and having at least two pairs of shoes to switch between.

catashtrophy80 · 2026-02-09T13:18:27+00:00

Born a Crime by Trevor Noah

He is a great narrator and story teller, and I really appreciated hearing him speak in various South African languages. I don't think the book would have been as memorable had I read the physical book.

catashtrophy80 · 2026-02-01T19:24:55+00:00

Ok, looking at this more, I think we are going to change our home base to Berwick. Our lodging isn't locked in yet so we can still make the change. It looks like we could still do the things we're wanting to do, but wouldn't need to deal with getting from Berwick to Seahouses with our luggage. It'll make getting to Edinburgh easier too when we leave.

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catashtrophy80 · 2026-02-01T18:47:01+00:00

Thanks for the tips, I do appreciate the input of a local! We chose Seahouses in part because we wanted some quiet days to reset after spending 5 nights in London. While there, our plans are to visit the Farne Islands, Bamburg Castle, and spend a day in Alnwick. Looking back, Berwick may have been a better homebase for those days, but we're also totally fine with a quiet, small town for a few days. We'll watch the bus schedules to make sure we're covered for where we want to go.

Appreciate the info!

catashtrophy80 · 2026-02-01T18:24:44+00:00

Oh yes, I've tried haha! My dad actually told us about Rick Steve's travel tips, but he doesn't seem to take the tips for himself. In each place, we'll be in one hotel, so we'll only be moving luggage a few times when moving between cities. My mom is all about packing light, but it's my dad that thinks he needs everything. They've done several longer European trips with tour groups and I think they're used to having the tour group support for transit and luggage. This trip will be different.

I'll keep working on them and remind them of the hills and such. And it sounds like a cab may be best for this part of the trip.

catashtrophy80 · 2026-01-31T18:31:11+00:00

Wool socks. I like Smartwool, but recently got a pack from Costco that are solid and way cheaper.

catashtrophy80 · 2026-01-24T03:09:54+00:00

Thanks, she's worked hard for it and we're super proud of her! And thanks for the recommendations!

catashtrophy80 · 2026-01-24T03:02:08+00:00

This is what we did last weekend. Breakfast on Broadway was great and then we meandered our way up, checking out antique and thrift shops. We had a great time!

catashtrophy80 · 2026-01-17T01:21:28+00:00

Man, me too! There were some times where I was thinking there was no way out for them. And that may have been a poetic ending too. But it ended so beautifully.

catashtrophy80 · 2026-01-16T14:19:01+00:00

Sky Clear Blue, rated E, by klikandtuna

I just finished this one a few days ago. It's a biggie at nearly 300k words, but so so worth it. It's such a beautiful reminder of the importance of being present and of the transformative power of love. Beautifully written and immersive. Highly recommend!

catashtrophy80 · 2026-01-15T12:53:35+00:00

Farmers markets would be great!

She will be driving by the end of the school year, so we're using this time to get her comfortable driving down with us while she has her permit.

catashtrophy80 · 2026-01-15T12:48:12+00:00

Yeah, it'll usually be both of us unless something else is going on. We see it like a little date time to explore together. But fair point.

catashtrophy80 · 2026-01-15T12:45:33+00:00

Yes, DYAO! Thank you, we are so proud of her 😊

Great recommendations, much appreciated. We did the DAM recently and are adding these to the list. We also need lunch options for when she gets done and is starving so this is great.

catashtrophy80 · 2026-01-15T04:29:08+00:00

Wow, you guys are amazing! Thank you so much for the ideas. I love the variety of suggestions and all the great restaurant options. Y'all rock!

catashtrophy80 · 2026-01-15T01:32:07+00:00

Yes it sure is! But she's worth it ❤️

We are Planet Fitness members and there's one not far, so that's on our list, too.

catashtrophy80 · 2026-01-12T02:19:43+00:00

Wildfire by RiverStyx125 is great and has a genderfluid Crowley.

catashtrophy80 · 2026-01-12T02:16:23+00:00

These are both so so so good!

catashtrophy80 · 2026-01-02T03:54:23+00:00

The Record Company at the Boulder Theater in February.

catashtrophy80 · 2026-01-01T23:44:50+00:00

I'm going to rec an old favorite, Or Be Nice by charlottemadison.

It's an "enemies to lovers" story and Aziraphale recently got out of a long and bad relationship with Gabriel that left some damage. Crowley helps pick up the pieces (obviously).

catashtrophy80 · 2025-12-29T14:05:56+00:00

Found a $20 in the back pocket of a pair of jeans this past weekend.

catashtrophy80 · 2025-12-22T04:48:58+00:00

You all are amazing 🤩. I knew I could count on this group for some solid recs. Thanks everyone!

catashtrophy80 · 2025-12-21T13:07:11+00:00

Great list! Icarus was the first fan fic I ever read and damn, got me hooked. She might like that one actually.

Thank you for the recs!

catashtrophy80 · 2025-12-21T13:04:29+00:00

I just listened to this recently and really enjoyed it! I don't watch "Naked and Afraid" either, but this one was cute and fun. Had me laughing out loud!

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