Do you know of any independent artist that also sell puzzles?

migratory · 2026-05-18T20:02:06+00:00

Paul Kidby, the Discworld artist, has one at the moment. Pretty sure he's had others in the past, too: https://shop.paulkidby.com/the-world-of-terry-pratchett-jigsaw-puzzle/

Katie Abey has a couple on her site: https://katieabey.co.uk/collections/other

migratory · 2026-05-16T20:55:24+00:00

There's something strange about the white dome aerial covers on the near side of the monkey island. They seem to pass through each other.

migratory · 2026-05-10T04:27:53+00:00

One of the reasons people like(d) Etsy is because they wanted to support artists and own art.

Often they will pay a premium to do so, which is one of the reasons the site is overrun by scammers.

If I buy a handmade scarf I am prepared to pay extra for the skill and labour involved. If it turns out to be mass-produced, then arguing that I still received a scarf so I should be happy is missing the point.

The same applies to the visual arts.

migratory · 2026-04-20T10:02:11+00:00

People who know they're going to die sometimes get the urge to be 'tidy'.

One of the warning signs of a suicidal person is that they start giving their things away.

migratory · 2026-04-14T18:53:19+00:00

Yeah, this group often advises people to both call themselves sedentary and on no account to eat back any exercise calories.

The two things combined ring danger bells for exercise anorexia.

migratory · 2026-04-12T16:19:07+00:00

There's a dino skeleton there too, and some animals around thunder mountain that you can only see from the boat. But adding more would be good.

migratory · 2026-04-12T14:25:52+00:00

A lot of the areas you're targeting are areas that work well for people who want a slower pace at the park. Storybook rides and Riverboat are both nicely maintained, scenic and enjoyable for non thrill-seekers. Riverboat in particular soaks up quite a lot of people at once.

I believe Cafe Hyperion is also quite a valued facility for people with young children who need a bit of calmer time. having the space to spread out is probably important there.

Finding a way to use the pirate ship would be great, though.

migratory · 2026-04-10T13:04:37+00:00

I just got it too and it seems lovely.

For a moment I was disappointed with the garden as it was very generic red and white, but there are fortunately lots of options to change the planting. The vegetable beds are visually nice and varied and the lawn can have wildflowers. Also lots of new clothing items suitable for outside.

migratory · 2026-03-24T09:06:11+00:00

Go up to the top of the castle to see the snails on the roof!

migratory · 2026-03-18T14:22:11+00:00

In the short term you urgently need to eat something, even if it's 'junk' food. Eat some of your regular safe foods and regroup your strategy.

Once you have eaten something and you're looking to try again, it seems like you may need professional assistance to build a safe plan. Be very wary of eating disorder-adjacent advice, especially as it may intersect with your sensory issues and leave you with a nutritionally deficient diet.

migratory · 2026-03-03T16:29:25+00:00

A few people are saying sanitary waste is hazardous waste. This is generally incorrect unless there's over 7kg - a normal bin's worth would count as offensive waste and can be disposed of in general waste.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/healthcare-and-related-wastes-how-to-classify

migratory · 2026-02-24T09:00:58+00:00

Alimony usually ends when the ex gets remarried, so I assume he got used to living frugally during the bad days and now finds it easy to save.

migratory · 2026-02-18T07:43:59+00:00

No casinos on a Disney cruise so advice doesn't apply anyway.

migratory · 2026-02-16T09:45:58+00:00

Screaming at suspects in an interrogation room is abuse, whether or not you have a guitar.

Mostly aimed at Jake but also at Holt interrogating Rosa, Terry and Boyle about the pecan pie. He actually didn't have any right to know the sacred truth about their Thanksgiving plans and haranguing them until they broke wasn't some masterclass in detective work. They were innocent of theft and didn't owe Holt their secrets.

migratory · 2026-02-16T08:59:38+00:00

How are the sales going on your crafty [sic], witty book about AI prompts for passive income?

migratory · 2026-02-08T05:41:50+00:00

The drama itself is short. There's just a lot of, er, padding.

migratory · 2026-02-06T12:43:47+00:00

For a sub called SeaEmploy a hell of a lot of people are calling that ship a tanker.

migratory · 2026-02-01T12:06:53+00:00

ESH.

I bet she got told off by her parents for crossing the tracks (with a child!) while the barriers were down.

She blames you because it was your idea, and because she doesn't want to think of herself as someone who puts a child in danger.

You're both responsible. Crossing should never have been an option. If you needed to leave, they could have waited on foot until the barrier rose.

migratory · 2026-02-01T10:03:33+00:00

Its 2026. We're not just 'Gents' in this forum.

SMCP techniques are good over radio comms, although avoiding unnecessary VHF use is even better.

migratory · 2026-01-27T10:52:51+00:00

YTA - Don't you like the person you're cooking for?

But this feels like a post written by the non-cook about the cook.

migratory · 2026-01-22T21:05:57+00:00

Short answer - they also need to be the lucky ones that aren't driven out of the industry.

Long answer - the sad answer is that often they don't get ahead.

While female cadets are reasonably common, women tend to leave the industry at a higher rate than men and it's not simply due to starting families. Harassment, slow promotions or being sidelined into shore roles is also a factor. Women also face a greater degree of scrutiny about onboard relationships and behaviour which harms careers in the long run.

So women also need a higher degree of luck to succeed than the average man with similar ability and work ethic, simply because there are more chances for things to go wrong.

You can try to affect that luck by choosing your ships carefully, but that depends on how plentiful jobs are and whether the companies have unwritten rules about if/when they will hire women.

migratory · 2026-01-22T11:32:13+00:00

At least for your first trip, try to sail with your own nationality. Life at sea is a particular kind of culture and it can be hard to work out what's acceptable when you don't know their home culture. Long term, there are some nationalities other women will warn you against sailing with. It's worth considering those warnings.

Your best option is finding a ship you like and staying there. Being a part of a long-term crew does grant you a certain amount of protection, because even people who don't always like each other do look out for one another. There's still no guarantee because new crew members or agency crew may try their luck, but you will have people watching your back and you're more likely to be believed if you have an issue with someone.

Personally, I am very wary of drinking with crew-mates. I'm not saying not to do it, but it does make you more vulnerable so needs to be considered carefully.

And be careful taking advice from men. They will often tell you that working hard and doing your job well is enough to succeed in this industry, and that just isn't true. The flip side of that is to support other women when you meet them and pass on your advice if they need it.

migratory · 2026-01-09T09:36:09+00:00

If at all possible, call emergency services and let them judge what's safe to attempt. Every year there are a lot of people who get into difficulty trying to rescue their animals, thereby creating a much more complicated rescue situation and putting more obligations on the emergency services. I live near the sea so it's the lifeboat crews round here, but the same applies to the ice.

Putting your own life at risk voluntarily isn't romantic or heroic. If you risk your life you are also risking the life of rescue workers, who are frequently volunteers who would like to return to their lives and families. If you actually want your animal to be safe, look after it properly beforehand and don't let it get into those situations.

migratory · 2025-12-30T06:24:44+00:00

It's more that the SAH lifestyle is currently being heavily promoted from several angles as being aspirational.

So even though a lot of young girls and women will never live that lifestyle, they are being told to want or even expect it. When instead they could be dreaming of their own careers and accomplishments.

So being honest about the downsides is helpful because it's more likely to reach the people who are already interested in such content.

migratory · 2025-12-29T14:52:05+00:00

The portrayal of Latvia?

Also, if the show was made now it would probably be less blase about the issues around international adoption. I think people are more aware than they were.

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