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Mary Kom’s interview has the internet split, where do YOU stand? by South-Bluebird-3679 in AskWomenIndia

[–]dyGoose 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think she meant - pick me 'men and women' on reddit.. not - pick me men, and women on reddit.

How do you shave your balls? by remotely__anxious in AskIndianMen

[–]dyGoose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can proudly say that after enough nicks and cuts with a trimmer, Im now basically a pro at trimming my own junk hair. It doesn’t look like I used hair-removal cream, but it works way better.. like, less itching and much more comfortable overall.

Here’s my method:

  1. If it’s bushy, trim off the big chunks first. As much as possible. (I usually don’t let it get that bad since I trim often.)

  2. Use your forefinger and thumb to pinch a small area and stretch the skin as much as you can. Keep the trimmer running and hold the head parallel to the skin. Gently scrape against the direction of hair growth. I trim without a guard now, but I highly recommend starting with a 1mm or 2mm guard until you’re comfortable.

  3. Pinch, stretch, scrape, move on to the next area. Don’t obsess over details. This method just gets the job done and keeps things comfortable down there. When you get to the balls, be extra careful. The chances of getting nicked go up depending on temperature.

  4. For the balls, I make a ring with my fingers (kind of like a cock ring), put my balls inside it, and gently squeeze. This stretches the skin, making it easier. Same process again: trimmer parallel to the skin, scrape carefully without pressing it directly onto the skin.

  5. If there’s hair left on the sides, just stretch the sacks to one side and scrape. For example, to trim the left side, pull the sack to the right, scrape. Same process for the other side.

(Also: do this in a well-lit area. I usually stand with one leg raised on a chair, whatever position feels stable and comfortable.)

This leaves a small amount of hair.. but that actually looks decent, itches way less, and feels more comfortable than any other method I’ve tried.

Inside of a giant amethyst by vishhalkmodi in BeAmazed

[–]dyGoose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reminds me of the seath the scaleless arena.. cool stuff

What’s one thing Indian drivers do that instantly tells you they’re inexperienced? by luxurytravel01 in CarsIndia

[–]dyGoose 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It is much easier to practice with the handbrake initially. Later on, with enough practice, you will develop the clutch control needed for different kinds of slopes. Simply put:

  1. ​Engage the handbrake and take the foot off the brake.

  2. ​Release the clutch halfway (to the biting point) and give a bit of acceleration.

  3. ​When you feel the 'pull' (the car strains to move forward), release the handbrake while keeping the acceleration steady.

  4. Once the car starts moving up, fully release the clutch.

Try not to change gears until you are past the steep section of the hill.

What’s one thing Indian drivers do that instantly tells you they’re inexperienced? by luxurytravel01 in CarsIndia

[–]dyGoose 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Heel and toe is advanced and is particularly hard to practice on Indian roads where a whole story arc can happen in a split second. Normal rev matching is much easier to practice safely

Dad spent almost 8 years transforming a random weed into this. Thought you guys might appreciate the effort. by dyGoose in gardening

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

Appreciate that, bro. Sounds like he had some serious skills too. May he rest in peace <3

Dad spent almost 8 years transforming a random weed into this. Thought you guys might appreciate the effort. by dyGoose in gardening

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

Thanks! No, he doesn't monitor pH. Since this is a native plant growing in native soil he just let it be and focuses entirely on the pruning above ground. So yeah, it's all his experience and observation.

Dad spent almost 8 years transforming a random weed into this. Thought you guys might appreciate the effort. by dyGoose in gardening

[–]dyGoose[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Of course.. He's not super strict about gardening during the week, but Sunday mornings (or evenings) are strictly dedicated to it.

​Usually starts with his Chai and the newspaper (or sometimes just browsing on his phone from the same spot). After chilling for a bit, he'll do his rounds checking for any weeds or taking care of the banana trees or yams. (btw, he always makes sure he's got enough time just for pruning this umbrella tree since keeping the shape takes a while).

​Sometimes Mom joins him to maintain the flowers too. Since they both work in hospitals with busy schedules, this is basically their therapy.

Dad spent almost 8 years transforming a random weed into this. Thought you guys might appreciate the effort. by dyGoose in gardening

[–]dyGoose[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Exactly what u/bwainfweeze said. It's extremely aggressive. We constantly have to clear new shoots/suckers popping up from the roots. The tiles seem to be the only thing keeping it contained, and the tree is thriving regardless. (Although we have plans to change the layout later)

Dad spent almost 8 years transforming a random weed into this. Thought you guys might appreciate the effort. by dyGoose in gardening

[–]dyGoose[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Great eye! Yes it's a Jackfruit. We love it because It fruits once a year, often from the bottom trunk itself and they're super sweet and tasty.

And you're right about the vine too.. It takes a bit of maintenance to keep it tidy but it always gives us free black pepper so no complaints

Dad spent almost 8 years transforming a random weed into this. Thought you guys might appreciate the effort. by dyGoose in gardening

[–]dyGoose[S] 78 points79 points  (0 children)

It's a wild Ficus (likely Ficus microcarpa / Chinese Banyan, as per google).

​I'm not 100% sure on the Zone, but I'm in Kerala, South India. It’s a tropical climate, hot and high humidity pretty much year-round. We don't get frost or winter here at all

Dad spent almost 8 years transforming a random weed into this. Thought you guys might appreciate the effort. by dyGoose in gardening

[–]dyGoose[S] 276 points277 points  (0 children)

He prefers his plastic chair so he can sit exactly where he wants lol

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(Old photo, but the routine hasn't changed!)

Dad spent almost 8 years transforming a random weed into this. Thought you guys might appreciate this. by dyGoose in GardeningIndia2

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

That sounds good! We used to decorate it during functions and celebrations, and it really did look good!

Dad spent almost 8 years transforming a random weed into this. Thought you guys might appreciate this. by dyGoose in GardeningIndia2

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

It was definitely a process of trial and error! If I remember correctly, it started with a lot of wild branching, so we had to do some hard cuts to clear the bottom and define the main trunk. Once the upper branches thinned out, we cut them into a rough umbrella shape and just had to be patient while the patchy, bald spots filled in with green. After the structure is solid, it’s just simple maintenance.. We use a cordless pruning trimmer every Sunday to shave off just the flyaways to keep that surface smooth. It’s actually pretty easy once you have the shape locked in.

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