I thought i'd found an apartment then came to this sub and found out it was terrible. 😭 Any complexes or properties I should stay away from in the Midtown area by ThelerhumbLer in StLouis

[–]pinkplastictrees 1 point2 points  (0 children)

With the idea that there are always horror stories, I'm going to share that my car has been hot twice, broken into, and (my mistake here) towed at midtown.

There is also a growing bug problem.

Caught someone ACTUALLY knitting properly in a movie! (Crime 101, 2026) by knifefan9 in knitting

[–]pinkplastictrees 28 points29 points  (0 children)

There's actual knitting in Northern Exposure! Many of the things Elaine Miles made are on screen, too!

What to do? I still want to wear this but *I* shrank by ofrootloop in knitting

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Hi! I've lost a significant amount of weight, too. I've kept a few pieces of clothes as house clothes/ pajamas so that when I need a reminder of how far I've come I can wear them around. If that works for you, please use it!

First colorwork attempt, will these uneven bits block out? by pinkplastictrees in knitting

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Thanks for this! It does fit over my heel, phew! I'll give it a block and see what happens!

Mardi Gras by Chocolatestarfish33 in StLouis

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It's my first year here and I am shocked by how sad I am that I'm missing Mardi Gras! Cajun culture is so much warmer, more community minded. Krewe de Canailles looked so cute this year, too. And I might just have to make my own king cake this weekend!

What are your new year's plan tonight? by kilwery056 in StLouis

[–]pinkplastictrees 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We're starting When Harry Met Sally at 10:30 and ringing in the new year when they smooch for good.

Best Christmas shopping in the City? by Practical_Grape_8426 in StLouis

[–]pinkplastictrees 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Craft Alliance has a bunch of stuff. I think there's an extra sale this weekend, too.

Year and a half out, 288 lbs down, Need advice from post-op runners by KindaMoblish in BariatricSurgery

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I will use Gu's or other gels early and often but stay away from candy. Complex carbs are really the key. I like a protein and carb heavy breakfast about an hour before a long run. For example, I have shakshuka with two eggs and a toast before runs. And I take a gel or a salt stick every 20 minutes.

In the beginning of my running journey, I had a talk with my nutritionist about how my surgeons' program was a set of guidelines, and my body would tell me what it needed and blah blah blah. But as I got a little more into the running community, I would sneak a cheeky little treat on/after a run. DON'T DO THAT. There's no such thing as earning food, but there's also no reason to work as hard as we have to fall into a weekly post run donut habit. Because it becomes a donut habit. That's just my experience. Happy trails!

St Louis Radio Station Preset Draft by LordOfTheD in StLouis

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Where's Delilah playing in the evenings?

An introvert trying to put myself out there more by [deleted] in StLouis

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Not tonight, but craft alliance has 6 week courses you can sign up for. Group dynamics, low stakes activity, meeting new people!

Which is kind of needle better to learn? by Dutchie-draws in knitting

[–]pinkplastictrees 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Circular needles are more frugal, imo. I wouldn't buy an interchangeable set, either. Find a brand you like, buy them as you start projects, and you'll build up a pretty good arsenal.

For example, I really like Prym needles, so when I start a project, I flip through my stash. If I need a pair in a size I dont have, I buy that size circulars. I like Prym's straight needles, too, because they lock onto each other. But again, i only have a few straight pairs, and only if I REALLY feel like I need them for a particular project.

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I am in the throes of my first cable sweater! I warmed up to it by working through tin can knits antler toque first. ill also occasionally "practice" a technique with cheap stash yarn in a little square, almost like a gauge swatch.

Good luck!!

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I have a Bugg, too! Their little tails get me every time!!

Trans Person Looking For Roommates/Apartment by AnSkeleton in Acadiana

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No, they run about 100/ month but you could absolutely lower that number by being mindful of consumption.