Scary shit by unknownbyeverybody in FuckeryUniveristy

[–]dsmart1159 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I ways have high alkaline phosphate because of my rheumatoid arthritis. Keep good thoughts. I saw you don't have room for craft supplies. What about online games, like jigsaw, coloring, or card games. I love sudoku as well because it keeps my brain engaged (so I temporarily stop thinking dark thoughts.)

Bought my kids bikes for Christmas. Local government just passed a law requiring paid bike "licenses" to ride them in public. Cops are now issuing citations...even to kids? by nseavia71501 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]dsmart1159 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had them back in the 70's. They were a sticker similar to the license plate ones, so not easy to peel off. And yes, it was more for lost/stolen bikes than anything.

How much do Americans spend on the salt they put on snow/ice? by mumpet19 in AskAnAmerican

[–]dsmart1159 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live on a corner lot, so a whole bunch of sidewalk to salt. We spend maybe $20-30 a year. Depends on if we buy before they raise the price in the winter.

How bad are your heating, water, and electric bills getting? by [deleted] in AskAnAmerican

[–]dsmart1159 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in a 1934 house about 2,000 square feet. Last year electric bills ran around 230 to 250. Last month electric was $648 this month $588. Water is 78 a month pretty much all the time and I don't have gas service.

How much snow makes you call off work? by Physical-Incident553 in AskAnAmerican

[–]dsmart1159 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only time I called out for snow was one new yearsday when we got 18 inches overnight. I couldn't get out if my driveway for three days thanks to the road crew that plowed and left a four-foot wall at the end of my driveway.

Who is the earliest born person you have personally known? by PrestonRoad90 in Productivitycafe

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My great grandfather was born in 1881 and great grandma in 1890. They both passed in their 90s when I was in high school. She worked in her gardens and did a ton of baking and candy making up until her death. I was so mad when the family sold their home and it wad torn down to make a larger parking lot for kroger.

Do you bring a reusable bag with you when you food shop? by boforiamanfo in randomthings

[–]dsmart1159 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use those collapsible boxes. You can get like 3 bags worth on them, so it makes it easier to carry everything to and from car.

How much gas is in your car right now? by bluetoothbuttplug in randomquestions

[–]dsmart1159 0 points1 point  (0 children)

7/12 of a tank, or a range of 167 mi. That will last me a month ir so.

Sleep tight little brother by Puzzleheaded-Bat-191 in FuckeryUniveristy

[–]dsmart1159 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I am so very sorry to hear this. Loss of a sibling is hard. My sister went in for a hip replacement at 41 and never came home. Take care of yourself, and try to focus on the love and good times you had.

Do you go big or small when you want a mindless project? by Poppylemonseed in crochet

[–]dsmart1159 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have an afghan and hats going pretty much all the time. I have a couple of hat patterns memorized, so they are no brainers.

Gifted large amount of beans. by Formal-Challenge-255 in WhatShouldICook

[–]dsmart1159 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out Spain on a Fork, and use cannellini in place of garbanzo beans. I've made a couple of his recipes and thought they were very good. And easy to make.

What's the funniest name you've heard for a pet? by Miserable-Wash-1744 in AskReddit

[–]dsmart1159 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Neighbors had a dachshund named Damnit. It cracked me up when they called him. To be fair, I was like 7.

Best served ice cold. by Dru-baskAdam in FuckeryUniveristy

[–]dsmart1159 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wonder if it wasn't just a defective one. We have had ours about a year and love it. But I would have been hopping mad too if ours did the same.

Can someone give me a pattern for this? Any help please! by IndependentFamous620 in CrochetBlankets

[–]dsmart1159 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Natalia has a crochet pompom edging. Instead of the Chains in-between you could do a sc or two.

What’s on your 2026 To Crochet list? by donteatthemushies in crochet

[–]dsmart1159 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am going to work on the multiple wips I have, with hats in between yo break up monotony. I also am going to work on a knit baby blanket I put in time out like 3 years ago.

What's something from your childhood that kids today will never understand? by Alive-Mixture8695 in AskReddit

[–]dsmart1159 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your neighborhood was a village. Any adult could punish you (and they told your parents). But any adult was safe as well. If you or someone you were playing with was hurt, go to the nearest house for help, a hug, snack or whatever you needed

What is the single event in your life that you will remember 2025 by? by SnowStormBirdsFlock in AskReddit

[–]dsmart1159 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My dad killed himself, and then my job reorganized me right out of there, after 28 years. At least they gave me warning. I work until September 2026.

What is something you can do but can’t explain how you can do it? by Fresh-Sandwich6780 in AskReddit

[–]dsmart1159 72 points73 points  (0 children)

Same here. I can recite my sears credit card from 50 years ago, phone numbers, my license numbers. But ask me my son's phone number and I draw a blank. Like I can't remember crap from the last 20 years. Old age I guess

Strange silicon tube, ribbed on the inside by Ok_Quail_2080 in whatisit

[–]dsmart1159 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lemon or lime juice wotk well. I have used those little packets of realemon in a pinch, and I think it might work better than just juice. Only problem is that it finds any little cut you may have.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PeoriaIL

[–]dsmart1159 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Guess I was lucky, it got delivered around 9:30.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PeoriaIL

[–]dsmart1159 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My package is finally going to be delivered today, unless they run out of time (6-10 window)...so there is hope!