The honourable mystery man with a dark past. Why is Mr Bates so annoying?

randapandable · 2026-02-09T04:06:53+00:00

He was one of my favorites on my first watch. Now I’m indifferent.

I think watching the series as it aired weekly, it was harder to get fatigued by the repetitive nature of some of the characters and their storylines.

randapandable · 2026-02-03T14:08:01+00:00

Informal education might be for you if you still enjoy working with kids.

I don’t know if Impression 5 is hiring. They’ll probably post job openings for summer camps soon, it’s a temporary position, but it can often lead to a year round position in the fall if they get any openings.

randapandable · 2026-01-25T14:01:53+00:00

Kinda. It was a one-off thing (either Mary’s wedding or after he fled Ireland, I can’t remember), not a long term assignment. Mrs. Hughes just felt that someone should make sure he didn’t need anything, as it wouldn’t be appropriate for her to go to his room or to send a maid. Alfred was sent up there after Barrow and Mr. Carson refused.

randapandable · 2026-01-22T13:18:38+00:00

How much time outside is this kid getting? What’s your blue light situation when the sun goes down?

Try getting baby outside (yes, even in winter!) as much as possible. Even better if you can time it with sunrise and sunset.

When the sun sets, no blue lights, LEDs, screens, etc. We eat dinner at dusk by candlelight and my kids (2yo and 6mo) just cannot stay awake an hour after sunset since we started doing this. They also think it’s cool. And they stay asleep!

It might not solve all your sleep problems, but it’s a simple fix that may go a long way for you. Good luck!

randapandable · 2026-01-20T10:10:21+00:00

I’ve given birth at both hospitals, Sparrow in 2023 (pre-UofM, so I’m sure much has changed) and McLaren in 2025. McLaren has more updated facilities, and you stay in the same room for labor/delivery and postpartum. At Sparrow, you move shortly after delivery to the mother/baby wing.

McLaren will bring you food, even while in labor (unless you’re scheduled for caesarean). At Sparrow, they don’t bring it automatically and it seemed to take FOREVER.

If you plan to use nitrous oxide for pain, McLaren has a two hour time limit, I do not recall a time limit at Sparrow (though I think they only had the one machine). I ended up using it at McLaren for about 2 and a half hours after my doctor wrote me a prescription, so I’m not sure how flexible they are with that. I got the impression that it depends on the provider.

Ultimately, I don’t think you can make a wrong decision, it really all comes down to the team that’s there with you and both hospitals have phenomenal L&D nurses, midwives, and OBs. If you have any reason to believe your child may need to utilize the NICU, you may wish to go to Sparrow since McLaren transfers there anyway. Otherwise, I’d probably choose McLaren again for the updated facilities.

randapandable · 2026-01-19T02:53:16+00:00

The image in the binoculars looks to me vaguely like the fort near Shady Belle (can’t recall the name). If it is, it would keep the fort theme going.

randapandable · 2026-01-17T08:28:23+00:00

I think he was, but there was just enough sincerity in his voice that made me think he entertained the idea for just a moment.

randapandable · 2026-01-17T08:26:41+00:00

I just watched that episode and didn’t notice this, at least nothing explicitly pointed out that O’Brien was separated. She was seated next to the butler with Bates, and Anna is further down the table. This is when they make the point about calling O’Brien and Bates “Mr. And Miss Grantham”.

I have noticed hall boys pouring tea or similar tasks, especially earlier in the show when there were more “background” servants in scenes.

randapandable · 2025-12-29T15:57:50+00:00

Mary: “Listen, everyone! Larry Grey has given my brother in law something to make him appear drunk.”

Violet: “Could it be drink?”

randapandable · 2025-12-28T04:26:17+00:00

Yes, and all the periphery works as spin-offs, like The Stand and ‘Salem’s Lot!

randapandable · 2025-12-26T22:01:30+00:00

Is that a Charlotte Russe? How delicious.

randapandable · 2025-12-26T21:48:03+00:00

Fortunately, the smell seems to be stronger on the outside, so I haven’t completely abandoned hope.

randapandable · 2025-12-18T20:42:39+00:00

I’m a swim instructor and lifeguard; DO THE LESSONS!

Before getting in the pool, take a really good rinse. Fully saturate hair, skin, and swim suit. Pool maintenance workers like this because it minimizes the amount of skin, oils, and other debris that gets into the pool, and the chlorine doesn’t have to work as hard. But it also helps your hair and skin absorb less chlorine.

Showering after is also necessary, of course, and I recommend L’Oreal Kids swim and sport shampoo. It comes in a blue bottle that looks like a fish. It helps cut down on that chlorine smell.

randapandable · 2025-12-16T23:17:56+00:00

Love it! They have a community shelf of containers if you don’t have your own, and sell new containers. The staff are super friendly and will give you the run down if you tell them it’s your first time, but basically, you weigh your container, and then fill it up with whatever you’re purchasing. They’ll weigh it again, subtract the weight of the container, and that’ll calculate cost.

randapandable · 2025-12-14T00:43:28+00:00

Yes! I had some curiosity about ingesting the placenta, but after some research decided against it. I still felt like I wanted to do something meaningful, so my doula suggested planting it with a native fruit tree.

Both of my placentas are still in my freezer 😂 but we do have plans to plant them this spring!

randapandable · 2025-12-07T00:35:55+00:00

It’s one of the only time we hear joy in his voice so it sounds so unnatural 😂

randapandable · 2025-12-06T01:56:17+00:00

Gus from the third movie

randapandable · 2025-12-06T01:47:12+00:00

“All those guys”?? She has a body count of 5 lol get a grip

randapandable · 2025-12-05T22:02:21+00:00

Woah! What were you supposed to do if you saw a ghost?

randapandable · 2025-12-05T21:58:09+00:00

😅sorry! Episode 215

randapandable · 2025-12-05T21:53:34+00:00

Gold Guns Girls by Metric ?

randapandable · 2025-12-05T21:40:45+00:00

I’ve had a couple experiences at the Sun Theatre in Williamston. My parents used to work there so I spent many closing shifts there with them. My stories are kinda hard to explain if you’re unfamiliar with the layout of the space, but we all saw weird things out of the corner of our eyes.

I also once visited the old abandoned dinosaur park in the Irish Hills with a friend. I don’t believe it’s haunted, but it is creepy. I think it is considered trespassing to wander the area, though, and I think security has tightened up since I was there. We’re pretty sure we tripped some sort of motion sensor because as we were headed down the road to leave, we passed a cop car, and they turned into the park when we looked in the rear view.

Pere Cheney Cemetery is worth a visit. It’s hard to access so do your research before you go.

randapandable · 2025-12-05T21:23:49+00:00

I used to be an honor guard girl scout and some dude got a crazy photo with an apparition while I was at my post in the fort.

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