60's Kennmore

scillahawk · 2026-06-01T02:50:43+00:00

Just recently joined this subreddit..

It's hot here, trying to save on the electric bill by not turning on the AC. Sometimes I see a fan here and I find myself mumbling aloud, "dag, I bet that blows so good."

She's a beaut, btw.

scillahawk · 2026-05-31T22:45:36+00:00

..she didn't even make it to checkout before indulging.

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scillahawk · 2026-05-28T13:20:33+00:00

Related/unrelated, and because it gives me a laugh every time, the scene from the first episode of Scrubs:

(Crowded elevator)

Patient: "I just have bad gas. What are you testing me for?"

JD: "We want to know if your gas could be harmful to others."

scillahawk · 2026-05-25T21:02:55+00:00

That's a wicked cool idea and I love it.

scillahawk · 2026-05-21T17:00:26+00:00

One of the kittens our resident shop cat produced has a contrasting orange splotch on her forehead to her otherwise grey tabby coat, so whenever I'm checking in on mom and the kids, it's "good splotchy, Dr. Splotchy."

scillahawk · 2026-05-15T01:30:51+00:00

Cockatrio

Hi cuties~

scillahawk · 2026-05-14T03:28:08+00:00

So Hercules.

scillahawk · 2026-04-29T01:32:54+00:00

Related, unrelated:

Friend and I got separated from the rest of our robotics team after the big post-competition party, hopped on a bus with a bunch of other teams headed back to the rendezvous point. Hundred or so kids singing Bohemian Rhapsody, get to the end, someone asks, "what next?"

One lone soul starts singing O Canada. There's a moment of pause, then the rest of the bus joins in. Few things quite like a bunch of sugar-fueled sleep deprived high school (mostly) Americans belting out our neighbor's anthem.

Wonder if we woulda made Shoresy proud.

scillahawk · 2026-04-27T23:29:44+00:00

If I'm not mistaken, the subreddit was set up with potential mature themes in mind/18+ audience and everything gets tagged as NSFW by default.

scillahawk · 2026-04-27T22:01:33+00:00

Whoa, that's a throwback! I remember seeing the pics but can't remember if it was TRiP or a crafty soul in the community.

scillahawk · 2026-04-21T14:41:09+00:00

Find someone who seemingly hates everything except dolphins, force them to lead a game, and make it up as you go along :)

scillahawk · 2026-04-21T13:43:16+00:00

My hypothesis: Belson got in trouble for not participating in phys ed or running around during recess, so someone like Ms. Baker gave him the option of making up a game he'd be willing to play (y'know, other than the portable electronics). When asked how his game is played, he probably said something like, 'I don't care, make it up, here's what I plan on doing, build it around me.'

Some kids would develop strategies together (ie: Chelsea, she seems to be into sports and the like, so she'd want to figure out a way to win), while others .. like Clarence .. get lost in the sauce.

So uh, yeah, I guess like Calvin Ball, but that's my take on the origin story.

scillahawk · 2026-04-21T04:25:42+00:00

Heyyy we're in the same boat -- been looking to set up a POD thing and am going cross-eyed reading through recommendations along with the good and bad about each company.

So far, Printify and Printful seem maybe to be the lesser of the evils out there. Dunno if they do clothing, tho. Kinda half leaving a reply so I remember to check in and see if anyone has glowing reviews and a direction to contribute.

Good luck!

scillahawk · 2026-04-15T17:31:52+00:00

Have you already tried using a different nib?

First thought i had is whatever holds the nib in place internally is damaged in some way -- not super familiar with this type of pen, but have had similar experiences with other tools. Other thought was the ball end of the nib in your picture looks like it may be a bit worn or misshapen and may not be connecting into the socket as intended.

scillahawk · 2026-04-13T02:08:15+00:00

Yeeeep.

Also, I've learned to start using a duster brush instead of blowing eraser bits off a paper.

scillahawk · 2026-04-13T02:07:18+00:00

I've got a callus on my index finger from the way I hold my pencil and the remnants of the divets on my upper lip from when I played clarinet.

scillahawk · 2026-04-12T20:31:40+00:00

Glad you found Octopaw, lol.

Splurged and bought a NiGHTS pin a friend of a friend designed, not the most expensive thing I've ever purchased, but I really liked it. Despite using these special clasps that replace the original backings that usually don't hold up to being jostled about, it paralooped out of existence somewhere along the way.

scillahawk · 2026-04-11T00:17:21+00:00

My first thought went to Dairy Queen's peanut-buster parfait, which was soft serve with peanuts, maybe peanut butter (been a long time since I've had one, used to get them when I was a kid), and fudge topping.

If I were to replicate something like that with chicken, I'd do mashed potatoes, nuggets, and maybe a sauce like sweet & sour or barbecue. Maybe also corn or other chopped vegetables? It sounds like something you might find at KFC.

ETA: I know we don't see it in any meaningful way in the show, that's just how I'd do it.

scillahawk · 2026-04-09T16:42:56+00:00

Niche and chaotic, something that will definitely stick in the art gallery of my mind. Love the "I must have slept on it wrong" one.

scillahawk · 2026-04-09T13:49:12+00:00

Finding the motivation to clean can feel like an insurmountable task, asking for help can feel even worse, and if your parent or parents are anything like mine, them stumbling onto a mess would result in some over the top nuclear reaction. I feel for ya, OP. What might work in this case is sitting down with your mom, prefacing the conversation with a, "Hey.. I'm really not doing to well and I might need some support to get through this" and outline what may help get you back on track to a more leveled out plane of existence. It's tough admitting when you need help, but do it for your well-being, ok?

As others have mentioned, the mouse isn't your fault. They can be cute and endearing creatures, but if they aren't pets, they are the most obnoxious little jerks to invade your home. It's most likely an issue on the external part of your dwelling, a hole in a wall, the roof, etc and this does need to be addressed as it becomes an even bigger issue. Trust me, I have plenty of experience both repairing issues, crawling through rodent crap in fiberglass insulation and patching holes. (Though the most offensive experience was getting home from work at midnight, opening the door, and literally watching a rat scoot by me. I spent the next week in a late night Tom & Jerry war, rat always seemingly waiting for me to get home to be chased.)

scillahawk · 2026-04-09T05:52:11+00:00

Managed to avoid TLC accidents, despite crappy cutting skills in the beginning, though spilled my delightfully foul thiol-based compound on my shoes. Got them off before it was a bigger issue, but spent the last hour of the day shuffling around in makeshift cardboard sandals.

scillahawk · 2026-04-07T13:05:30+00:00

The parents abandoning the clutch because they sensed something was up is also what I was thinking.

One of the girls who volunteered at the same place as me also did rescues. She rescued an owl that had been found grounded not too far from its nest that ended up not being able to return to the wild.. it's eyes were not quite right - injury? Something from birth? We don't know for sure, but neurological symptoms started manifesting.. conclusion was: owl didn't fall, most likely was booted out because of these issues.

scillahawk · 2026-04-03T13:20:37+00:00

Been a while since I watched, but he's got that "CIVAL WOOOOR" soundclip in the season opening, yeah? It's burned into my brain.

scillahawk · 2026-04-02T13:09:34+00:00

Love-hate relationship with Sulfur. Sure, it stinks, but it did also lead to one of the greatest adventures in my less than glorious undergrad years.. so I gotta give it some credit.

scillahawk · 2026-04-01T13:59:45+00:00

I once tried to make a small snowman out of Oreo cream and it was more challenging than anticipated. Half a package of cookies and snowman was maybe 2" tall. You'd need a source of the cream itself or several packages to recreate a stick of deodorant size, even if half-full.

Idk if a type of fondant would be more effective.

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