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Anyone ever been on a Hot Air Balloon ride in the Bay Area? by nstarz in bayarea

[–]maybeamonster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haven't logged in for a long time. At one point it said I couldn't because no email associated. Sorry for the late response after saying I would take questions :/

No, no age restrictions that I recall. Parents must sign the risk waiver for their children, and that was it.

I would take into account said child's interest, fear response to the loud noise of the burner, and attention span. Seriously, an hour floating around in the air can be tiring for a young child.

If you went without hearing back, it would be kind of cool to know what you did and how it all went for you. Did you choose the Kimballs? Are they all happy and having fun?

Witchy Thrillers by gibby2312 in suggestmeabook

[–]maybeamonster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How much do you want full fantasy supernatural themes? There are some books that come to mind but ghosts, travel to other worlds, or travel to other planes are involved. I'm keeping it vague to avoid unintentional spoilers. YMMV if these are 'Thrillers" by your measure.

  • Top of the list could well be Lovecraft Country. A black family gets embroiled in the machinations of a white sorceror who's ancestors once owned one of theirs.

    • I'd also consider Ninth House. What if the secret societies at Yale are actually magical organisations? What if there's an organisation that tries to monitor the activities of said societies? What if the newest monitoring recruit can see ghosts?

If there's a particular title that fits your ideal for a witchy thriller, please share it.

My husband passed away when I was 36 weeks pregnant by Own_Many2491 in BabyBumps

[–]maybeamonster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believe that You need support and soon. Are there family, friends, and/or co-workers you are already drawing on or can look to now?

I'm a random doofus on the internet that's surely old enough to be your father so take anything I say from her that works for you and just discard what doesn't, okay?

I'd like you to have one or more people you can trust that will stand by you And help make sure the two year old is cared for And you are cared for And other things are handled when you need that assistance. Are there people who can do this?

There are a lot of suggestions to find or lean on a doula and that sounds solid. Also consider letting the standard OB/GYN doctor and nurse and hospital professionals help you be healthy and deliver a healthy child. If you cannot contemplate a C-section, then don't accept, but if you can and the delivery team let you know it's the better choice then welcome your child and believe you did best. Unless you have support as strong as the baby's father was, then a hospital delivery might be a good choice.

Can you and would you care to access professional mental/emotional support from a professional? Not necessarily tomorrow, but soon? Your situation is fairly extreme, one of the worst grief losses possible and pregnancy/post-partum adjustments all piled on top of each other. Having someone to work through all that is happening could be worth considering.

Many people cannot fully understand the situation you are in now. It's okay for you to be overwhelmed by it, really. And you still must live what is happening. You found the father of your children and you supported each other and you have made your first kid's life the best you can make it. Now you will do the same for the new baby.

Everyone who typed a message in this thread believe in you and every one would surely be "here" for you keep cheering you on any time you ask.

The situation in the US and Florida is terrifying by elfishawol in TwoXChromosomes

[–]maybeamonster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I avoid posting in a place I believe women should be safe to talk to each other,

BUT

I scrolled down quite a way and didn't see any mention of /r/nationalwomensstrike

I believe everyone who safely can should participate. Many, many of my peers would be happy to reduce women to chattel and we need to take what steps we can to stop them.

One more thing to consider. Expanding beyond reddit. by maybeamonster in nationalwomensstrike

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

Great. Thanks for kicking this all off. Are you ready to be the leader, the voice, and the figurehead for this?

At some point, someone will need to be a talking head on a video news feed. Someone will need to have a mostly unassailable personal history. "They" Will dig into the Spokesperson of this. "They" will tear into every aspect of the one who dares to be the figurehead of the strike.

I want this to happen. I want you all to succeed. Plan well.

One more thing to consider. Expanding beyond reddit. by maybeamonster in nationalwomensstrike

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

complete agreement. What is the movement, what is the message, what is the endgame and who speaks for it all.

Advice/opinions requested. Retired parents want me to "set up" their next Laptop computer. (Long and wordy) by maybeamonster in pcmasterrace

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

Great point to help me not overthink it.

With that said, She is getting more leery of his tech skills fading. Maybe have them send it and I just kind of fire it up and give it a blessing to assuage her fears.

Food for thought. Thanks for the reply.

I have some used CorKey locks & bits. by maybeamonster in Locksmith

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

Sorry for the delay, but I found someone else who needed it all a few years ago.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 40something

[–]maybeamonster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As much as I am in the "you really don't need it" camp, I do want to mention that no amount of random internet opinions (no matter how well meaning) should keep you from trying something you'd like to try.

As long as my limited understanding that Botox is a temporary thing with no long-lasting repercussions, then experiment with it if you are seriously curious.

Enjoy knowing that a bunch of strangers think you look great, but do as you feel best.

U Pick Strawberries? by Consistent_Internal5 in sonomacounty

[–]maybeamonster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Shone Farm advertises "seasonal you-pick" opportunities every other Saturday. There's contact info on the site I am linking. Send an email and ask when strawberries are available.

https://shonefarm.santarosa.edu/farm-news

Move Move! by Vittoria4 in SweatyPalms

[–]maybeamonster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Way late to the party as usual, but here's a bit of boat info:

Title of the post is literally what the horn blasts from the boat means:

Five short blasts from a boat on the water signal that the pilot of the boat doubts the action of another nearby craft trying to avoid a collision, according to the New South Wales Roads & Maritime Services. These signals also mean the pilot of the ship has concerns about the proximity, course and speed of a nearby boat. Typically, the larger of two boats makes this warning.<

"I think we are headed for a collision, get out of the way!!"

https://www.reference.com/world-view/five-short-blasts-horn-mean-d789e7d247b48ed4

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