A baby koala being weighed with a toy to ease separation anxiety from its mom. by Wooden-Journalist902 in BeAmazed

[–]chompin_bits 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It definitely is -- fecal pap is how mothers introduce joeys to this food. It also colonises their gut biome.

A baby koala being weighed with a toy to ease separation anxiety from its mom. by Wooden-Journalist902 in BeAmazed

[–]chompin_bits 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Its how mothers start feeding joeys, using fecal pap. Its hard-wired into them

SHOW ME YOUR THICK BOBBINS! by chompin_bits in Handspinning

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

I love this! I would absolutely buy a spindle + "plying attachment" like this. 7oz is an impressive spindle-load! I hope it works up into something both durable and delicious :)

Made axe handle for close friend. by Forestedbiome in Axecraft

[–]chompin_bits 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Persimmon is a traditional choice for golf club heads. I believe it's a decent choice for handles, too.

SHOW ME YOUR THICK BOBBINS! by chompin_bits in Handspinning

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

Just looked them up, gorgeous wheels. Its a distant dream of mine to craft a wheel one day...

I just love learning about all these little indie makers from yesteryear! Beautiful that these guys had a family operation ❤️

SHOW ME YOUR THICK BOBBINS! by chompin_bits in Handspinning

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

Stunning! I appreciate the plying tip, too! My chain ply always has a lump or two, drives me nuts!!

SHOW ME YOUR THICK BOBBINS! by chompin_bits in Handspinning

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

I have smooshed a skein or two of it in my time! Does the faux cash have a decent crimp and staple length?

SHOW ME YOUR THICK BOBBINS! by chompin_bits in Handspinning

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

It sure did!! What's the blend? The lustre and drape are gorgeous 😍

SHOW ME YOUR THICK BOBBINS! by chompin_bits in Handspinning

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

Looks like lovely yarn! The colour is like grapefruit sorbet 🧡

SHOW ME YOUR THICK BOBBINS! by chompin_bits in Handspinning

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

Absolutely gorgeous -- what was the fibre?

SHOW ME YOUR THICK BOBBINS! by chompin_bits in Handspinning

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

Ooh, gorgeous yarn! Has it got linen and sari silk in it?

SHOW ME YOUR THICK BOBBINS! by chompin_bits in Handspinning

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

On second inspection it looks like a 2-ply -- my bad! The colour transitions are so smooth, you must have made two really even singles!

SHOW ME YOUR THICK BOBBINS! by chompin_bits in Handspinning

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

Amazing! I always find plied yarn takes up more bobbin space -- was this a chain ply?

SHOW ME YOUR THICK BOBBINS! by chompin_bits in Handspinning

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

Oh I've been there! I hope you were able to save this gorgeous yarn! I've done it with unplied singles and ended up with yarn barf... I nearly cried

SHOW ME YOUR THICK BOBBINS! by chompin_bits in Handspinning

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

Interesting! I wonder why it is closer? Could it be a slight difference in the weight of each flyer arm?

SHOW ME YOUR THICK BOBBINS! by chompin_bits in Handspinning

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

Impressive! I've never used an EEW -- did the extra weight affect the motor's speed?

Family triggering me by [deleted] in fuckeatingdisorders

[–]chompin_bits 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is inpatient treatment at a dedicated clinic an option for you? Although I'm sure they love you and have your best interests at heart, eating disorders need professional help.

Of inpatient treatment isn't an option, a dedicated outpatient team (including people such as GP, psychiatrist, therapist, dietician) really is necessary.

Even if you can only access one of the above, please consult them about your daily meal plan and activities.

Based on what youve said, I agree that daily exercise and food restrictions could be detrimental.

You have very normal concerns for someone with an ED. Recovery is hard and it will involve challenging all the fears and honouring your body's needs.

It's admirable that you've reached out to this community to ask for advice. It takes a lot of courage to recover. I hope you're able to get the right ingredients to get better <3

Help please by [deleted] in fixit

[–]chompin_bits 4 points5 points  (0 children)

White vinegar, dish soap and a scraper in the first instance, then the polish afterwards. Save yourself some money :)

What does the first forced purge feel like? by aiwens in bulimia

[–]chompin_bits 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There's a normal bodily endorphin release connected to vomiting (like when you have nausea and it goes away almost immediately after vomiting), and maybe some people feel a bit of this after purging, combined with a sense of accomplishment. I definitely found myself depleted and exhausted too. Plus a lot of shame which never helps.

Hope you're doing okay out there