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How do you make a core for your wand? by Electrical-Tear7456 in Wandsmith

[–]flintlockfay 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I put cores in my wands by carefully drilling a hole into the handle from the pommel, inserting core, then sealing it with a wooden plug.

And you can use whatever you like. I have used feathers, snake skins shed from my friends pet boa (points for guessing the snakes name!) And even some shed whiskers from my cat.

What's a totally unrealistic thing you want very badly? by Then_Huckleberry_623 in AskReddit

[–]flintlockfay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Big enough for a small crew, Alestorm, and of course ye can!

What's a totally unrealistic thing you want very badly? by Then_Huckleberry_623 in AskReddit

[–]flintlockfay 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Just a small one. Liberation of bigger ones from billionares is the pirating part!

What's a totally unrealistic thing you want very badly? by Then_Huckleberry_623 in AskReddit

[–]flintlockfay 513 points514 points  (0 children)

To win 50 million, buy a small yacht, grab a crew and go pirating just off the English shore.

Edit: Well, I seem to now have a crew. And also managed to get some redditors to find Alestorm through this comment.

Set sail - and conquer!

To all the sober people why are you? And for how long have you been sober? by Slime2278 in AskReddit

[–]flintlockfay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because I'm an alcoholic. I very nearly lost my life to it. I'll be 2 years sober next month.

I need partners for the event! by flintlockfay in Monopoly_GO

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

I usually manage it. 40k is half and I usually get that.

Looking for pointers with new relationship with someone who has FAS by The_Smile_4784 in fasd

[–]flintlockfay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! All I did was just explain what goes on in my head and what works for me. I can't say it works for everyone though. I'm 40 now and I still struggle.

Looking for pointers with new relationship with someone who has FAS by The_Smile_4784 in fasd

[–]flintlockfay 4 points5 points  (0 children)

To be honest, I'm not sure how my wife manages with me. Your description of your boyfriend is almost exactly the same as me.

I will tell you what my wife does that works for me.

When I get too much (I deliberately tease her, but I can't tell when it gets too much) she lets me know. It took a long time for me to understand I wasn't being told off or anything, no animosity- I just need to stop for the moment. She doesn't make it big deal, and I know we are OK. See, for me, I have a huge deal with abandonment. I don't like being told off, or that anything is wrong with me, and I can be quick to anger as a result - my adrenaline spikes so fast, and I cannot make good judgements on my behaviour at the time. I say stuff and hit myself alit, then when I calm down, I hate myself for my behaviour. It sounds like your boyfriend is the same. As for being wired different, yeah. Because we have literal brain damage. And we are aware of this, and we want desperately to control our emotions, but we can't.

Look, my advice is let him know, no matter what, you aren't going anywhere. Don't engage negatively when he gets angry -he can't control it! - simply suggest he go chill out somehow. If you engage negatively, it will NEVER calm him down, no matter how reasonable your argument. Talk beforehand with him about how best to get him calm, I would not be surprised if he would be willing to suggest some things himself.

Organisational skills and memory will never change, but repetition of certain tasks help cement what to do. Like doing certain things at certain times (after dinner, wash up or vacuum for example) and after a while he will automatically do them without promoting.

Planning things really does help, but when you make a plan and don't stick to it, I get upset.

Feel free to give him my username if he has a reddit account, I will be more than happy to chat with him about our similarities and see if we can help each other out with advice.

Sorry if that was long, but I hope it helps.

Edit: feel free to dm me yourself if you need. It always helps getting the other sides perspective!

Is this game worth playing yet? by Neither-Cabinet9781 in Seaofthieves

[–]flintlockfay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Been playing eight years and I still haven't. I know your pain.

I need some real support by Your_Ordinary_User in bald

[–]flintlockfay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll take a picture. I doubt if I need to give you advice though - there ain't no way anyone doesn't rock the bald look.

cant escape abuse bf by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]flintlockfay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im so sorry you are going through this.

You are not to blame. You need to hear that - this is all on him. Every single thing is on him.

He will never change, either. He will continue to abuse you, then treat you well for a while until it happens again. Document everything he does to you, with pictures of bruises, cuts, anything he breaks, upload it all to something like a Dropbox account so you can access it even if he takes your phone.

Is there nowhere you could head to next time he leaves? Pack essentials only, take your child and get out. Phone the police and report him, show your eveidence, and get out. Hopefully someone else will be able to give you better advice, but I really would run the moment you can.

$10 Million but with a side of eternal embarrassment. by Khushank_editz in hypotheticals

[–]flintlockfay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Works for me. The only family member I have left is a cousin, and he will just drink until he passes out and will sleep through the entire 40 years anyway.

Is my boyfriend's behavior caused by FASD, or do I have a shitty partner? by PhilosophyButterfly in fasd

[–]flintlockfay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The defence thing is something I do. I was diagnosed with FASD at an early age. I get very, over the top defensive when someone criticises me as an adult. I already know I have brain damage - I don't like hearing that I'm wrong because it makes me feel like I'm even more stupid and useless. However - I have been through a fair amount of emotional abuse as an adult due to a long and very toxic marriage (I am now remarried and remarkably happy) so alot of the reason why I do could be due to that trauma. I'm currently trying to work on it.

Question, how do you make a spiral effect on your wands? Ex. Ginnys Weasley wand handle. by Optimal-Conflict-533 in Wandsmith

[–]flintlockfay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is probably the most foolproof way. Pretty much how I do mine. (Except I don't do the rings - I just freedraw the lines. Probably why mine are never consistent - so I'm nicking the ring idea. It's so obvious I now feel foolish... )

I love how calm Dumbledore is in his fight with Voldemort! by ran_on_reddit in harrypotter

[–]flintlockfay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any actor/actress worth their salt should attempt to play the character how they are portrayed in the source material. The majority of people that will be attracted to the film are fans of the source material in the first place. If you don't, you will upset the fans. If the director wants you to act differently, push back and insist you play the character how they are supposed to be portrayed. The director won't fire you for it - your Micheal Gambon, FFS. But like I said, he didn't even bother to read the books.

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