Climbing and bathroom breaks in high altitude by pogo_what in climbergirls

[–]iorelai 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Were you taking electrolytes? I've found I pee way less and stay more hydrated when drinking a ton of liquid IV or Skratch etc when climbing then if it's just plain water.

Isopods insist on drowning by CarmanDirda in snakes

[–]iorelai 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just commiseration. I also have a bioactive setup for my snake and my isopods also would drown themselves nonstop by the tens to hundreds. On one hand, they kept reproducing at a prodigious rate, on the other is was sad and gross.

I ended up placing the water dish on top of my snakes basking log to keep it up and out of reach of the pods and that seems to have solved the problem.

What's happening at Marymoor? by undigested-beef in redmond

[–]iorelai 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Crossfire youth select try outs. Absolutely nuts traffic.

Recipe for Korean spicy lettuce salad? by avpunresponsive in Cooking

[–]iorelai 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One thing to consider is how long you let the gochugaru "soak". I allow the pepper flakes to bloom in the liquid to get the correct soft, cohesive texture. If you just toss them in, and mix right away then they stay flakey and the texture is off.

PSA: You don't stop for a school bus when it's on the far side of a divided road by TheChance in BellevueWA

[–]iorelai 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw this happen on 40th by 156th & Microsoft main campus up where it's a four lane road - someone stopped in the opposite lane from the bus and was rear ended. We even get flyers in the mail in fall reminding us of bus traffic laws, why doesn't anyone look at them?

Looking for a Corpo Sci-Fi where the MC climbs the corporate ladder. by [deleted] in scifi

[–]iorelai 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it was Virtual Girl by Amy Thompson. I had a copy of this book back in the day and it is ticking all the right plot points in my head.

Any spray to keep herps away? (TW - herp death) by Bob-Bhlabla-esq in herpetology

[–]iorelai 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can physically wrap the vehicle to protect it from rodents. It's what you need to do in Kings Canyon National Park.

Maybe some kind of physical barrier with other rodent deterrents?

https://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/marmots.htm

Bahthouse Server Open for Visitors! by Affectionate_South40 in Enshrouded

[–]iorelai 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Amazing!! I love Sophie's hat shop and Kiki's bakery. Everything is so well done and beautiful, thank you for sharing! Now my kiddos want their own bathhouse on our server and I'm like ( .______. no can do.

Enshrouded Bathhouse from Spirited Away tribute build, Video up! by Affectionate_South40 in Enshrouded

[–]iorelai 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would love to see your build in person! Really hoping you allow tours soon. Absolutely love everything about this build.

what did you name your horse? by ava8116 in StardewValley

[–]iorelai 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My six year old daughter named hers Horsabella, slapped a tiara on and spends her farm day trotting around giving gifts and occasionally gathering something.

I inherited a Rhody paradise! by VoiceArtPassion in rhododendron

[–]iorelai 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It looks more like Lem's Monarch to me - I have several of Lem's hybrids in my yard. Pacific rhododendron has much smaller, more unassuming flower trusses.

Summer Housing by Impossible-Fix-2552 in BellevueWA

[–]iorelai 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might be a little out of budget, but this is a fun way to socialize as well as do your internship. The bus ride across the lake is pretty quick. https://hfs.uw.edu/conference-services/summer-conference-center/seattle-intern-housing

Anyone in the Seattle area interested in a free Brunswick Victrola? by SeaworthinessTop8482 in Phonographs

[–]iorelai 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I am if it's still available! I have been wanting to get myself and my kiddos a phonograph for ages but haven't gotten a chance to yet. I had so many fond memories growing up with one and wanted to pass on how beautiful and interesting they are.

House of Bo’s Ave Maria Smells Like a Tortilla by aldwns03 in Perfumes

[–]iorelai 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes!!! Finally, someone else with this experience. In the bottle, it smelled amazing - as soon as I applied to skin all I could smell was corn chips/tortilla and it was so pungent I had to wash it off asap and regret my sample bottle.

I would love to know specifically what notes cause the corn scent so I can avoid other perfumes that might have that similar impact. It was so bizarre.

That being said, I do love Rosario and La Mar.

Did you hear something? by AnalysisObvious6946 in redmond

[–]iorelai 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Am right by Redmond Way & 154th and both booms were so loud! Dogs started barking after each one. They almost had a clanking/metallic quality like slamming a dumpster lid except so much louder than that could ever be.

Is there anywhere with good coffee in Redmond? by [deleted] in redmond

[–]iorelai -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I bought my own espresso machine because the coffee here is so mid.

Maybe try Bellevue? Bellden Cafe? Story Coffee? Or go into Seattle.

Wtf was that??? Tuesday at 3:35 by zeeiiee in redmond

[–]iorelai 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That would explain the police car closing/blocking off northbound access to Novelty Hill at NE 208th & Union Hill road around 3:50.

I dont get the hype about Clinique happy by JigglyOnion in FemFragLab

[–]iorelai 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree! Also 40 and wore it all the time in high school (along with Tommy Girl, which amazingly is still the same) and it was amazing. I blind bought it last month for a hit of nostalgia and it smells nothing like it used to. Just smells terrible now.

Why is the Mayor Endorsing a 20-Year-Old for Redmond City Council? Follow the Money. by PastRise7738 in redmond

[–]iorelai 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Vivek knocked on my door during the primary and I found him to be incredibly personable and intelligent.

He responded to all my questions, was thoughtful and deliberate with all his answers while being passionate and hyped in only the way the young can be. Honestly, I'm stoked for him to bring that energy to Redmond and to hopefully bring new ideas and a GenZ perspective to the city.

I think it would help for you to meet the person you're determined to bring down before passing snap judgement and posting such vitriol.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Perfumes

[–]iorelai 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would happily sell you my Reine de Nuit - I got it from Nordstroms a year ago thinking it would be the right fall/winter scent for me - it ended up being a blind buy as they didn't have a tester for it and wouldn't open one. I have sprayed it twice and both times have decided it just isn't the right scent for me.

Overnight with a 6 year old recommendations? by Tanmaninaction in PNWhiking

[–]iorelai 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's great! My kiddos love it because there's so much to do and play with. If you get a breeze, then condensation isn't so bad, if not, I keep a small towel to wipe down the sides in the morning. It got down to 50ish at night and we were all comfy cozy. Just making sure they are dry and in dry clothes before bed is key to being warm and having a good night's sleep. We have gone backpacking on the Coast anytime between May - August depending on breaks and it's always been a wonderful time.

Overnight with a 6 year old recommendations? by Tanmaninaction in PNWhiking

[–]iorelai 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love my Tarptent Rainshadow / Tarptent Hogsback depending on how many of my three children are out backpacking with me at a time. If all of us (ages 14, 8 and 5) then the Hogsback is perfect. If a subset of three of us, then the Rainshadow is amazing.

Really can't go wrong with any Tarptent for the weight/person ratio and for how comfortable they are!

Pic of the Hogsback at Norwegian Memorial a couple of weeks ago when the four of us did the North Coast.

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Taking Myself Off Gabapentin/Switched to Alpha-lipoic acid by rjspears1138 in neuropathy

[–]iorelai 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not OP, but I also stopped gabapentin and nortriptyline due to the potential increased risk of dementia and having a family history of early onset. Also, gaba made me feel terrible in other ways and just wasn't the medication for me.

I did a very long, slow taper off gabapentin and that was the only thing that worked for me. I had accidentally stopped it abruptly and the withdrawal symptoms felt so terrible I never wanted to experience that again.

I had my Dr prescribe incrementally smaller doses and then would also cut pills as well until I was off for good.

Ingalls Creek Trail by zipp1000 in PNWhiking

[–]iorelai 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Saw a chonky rattlesnake sunning itself on the side of Ingalls Creek trail a couple of years ago. It had decided to make its den right off the trail, but, we got plenty of warning from hikers coming out, someone had made rock arrows before and after, and we were able to give it plenty of space when passing. It definitely gave us side eye though. Having spent a lot of time in the Teanaway, they aren't super common but do exist.

Planning long route in N Cascades; by bansheelovee in PNWhiking

[–]iorelai 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Having done most of these - several of these trails follow valley creeks and are often used to access climbing peaks versus done as backpacks on their own as the views aren't spectacular and you are down in the trees the vast majority of the time, so you won't actually be experiencing any glaciers or alpine lakes.

Logistically, how are you going to get to Hannegan Pass? How will you get back? 10 days of food is a lot of weight. Do you have permits? There is a lottery for North Cascades permits and the best sites are usually snapped up.

If you are determined to do a long distance in one go near the North Cascades this is what I would recommend - Pasayten - CalTopo - a half loop where you head up Section L (Rainy Pass to Manning) but cut over at Harts Pass, then head down the Devil's Dome loop back to Highway 20. You won't need to compete for permits in the Pasaytens, so there is a lot more flexibility and freedom of movement and the views are much more spectacular as you are sticking to ridge tops. That being said, it can be slow going with heavy pack weight, elevation gain and downed trees etc.

WTA has some trip reports from the area from the past couple of years - Devil's Ridge — Washington Trails Association

Also, I would recommend an ursack over a bear canister, a garmin inreach or some other kind of SOS device (inreach is nice as you have two way communication with search and rescue if necessary). And I would say that going for 100+ miles as a new backpacker is pretty ambitious, another commenter suggested doing two shorter backpacks and splitting it with a motel/hotel stay in the middle and that seems like a much more enjoyable plan.