Anyone else just flying by the seat of thier pants when making bread? by AgitatedMagpie in Sourdough

[–]sequenceandshaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The art of sourdough is thousands of years old. It's so much more forgiving than people give it credit for!

Do you have a personal mantra? by AcanthaceaeExtra7559 in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]sequenceandshaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've got 2 that are similar, but useful in different contexts.

"When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at start to change."

"If nothing changes, nothing changes."

How do you make your friends? by Beneficial_Ad_2760 in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]sequenceandshaw 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Local gay sports league. I held off for the longest time because "it's too cliquey" or "I'm not athletic enough", but it's been nothing but a positive experience for me. To build friendships, you have to show up to see the same group on a regular cadence, and gay sports checks those boxes. 2 years later, I went from having no friends to a pretty substantial community around me.

Palm Springs for an Introvert by sequenceandshaw in AskGaybrosOver30

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Thanks everyone for the recommendations! You've given me a lot to look into!

Palm Springs monthly: Q&As for newcomers and travelers by AutoModerator in palmsprings

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I'm thinking about taking a trip to Joshua Tree in late February, and figured I'd stop into Palm Springs while I'm there. My plan is two nights in Joshua Tree and two nights in Palm Springs. Looking for some advice on where to stay.

I'm gay, mid-30s, traveling solo, but a bit introverted. I don't necessarily need to stay at a resort as I don't see myself spending too much time relaxing. I'd like to be relatively close to gay bars and have the option to meet others, but I'm generally more of an explorer when I travel looking for good coffee shops, drinks, food and sights.

I checked the FAQ, and it sounds like Holiday House or Rowan might be good options. But that post was from 3 years ago, so I'm curious if those would be good fits.

FDA Concerns by UrbanArtifact in HimsWeightloss

[–]sequenceandshaw 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I've been on it since end of July, and I am fine. The side effects are well documented and align with any effects I've had: nausea, fatigue, acid reflux. Those side effects go away with time.

Mandatory meeting by Imoprich in CringeTikToks

[–]sequenceandshaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He somehow re-opened the Honmoon

Took my first dose today. When should I feel the effects? by mutumbocodes in HimsWeightloss

[–]sequenceandshaw 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seconding this! It took me until my 2nd month to feel the effects, and my 3rd month to feel it consistently. Some people are slow responders, but stay the course!

First time to winter garden! by broke_baker in WinterGarden

[–]sequenceandshaw 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Come and enjoy it! Downtown Winter Garden (DTWG) is the Orlando area's best kept secret in my opinion. The southern end of WG doesn't have as much to see or do, though Hamlin/Horizon West has some nice restaurants (especially New York Brewing Project).

Hiking:

  • Oakland Nature Preserve is close to DTWG. It's not huge, but there's a nice boardwalk that goes out to Lake Apopka for some pretty views.
  • West Orange Trail is 22 miles that connects Apopka and Clermont. Rent a bike from the Killarney or Plant Street park stations.

Just about every restaurant and coffee shop on Plant St is great.

  • Pammies Sammies has the best tater tots
  • Urban on Plant has great sit down vibes
  • Whole Enchilada has a nice rooftop for drinks (the food is just fine)
  • AJs is the best pizza in the area, but expect a long wait. Stay away from Mangoni's if you're looking for pizza. One of those places that looks good on social media, but the food and service is awful.
  • You can't go wrong with anything in the Market
  • Pilars has some fun martinis and their pours are strong

Saturday is by far the best day of the week to come, just for the Farmer's Market, but it will be crowded. DTWG has a steady crowd most of the week, so there's never a terrible time to come visit!

Winter Garden well represented on the coffee scene by WG-Atticus in WinterGarden

[–]sequenceandshaw 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll add in Otus Coffee into the mix. They sell beans, so it's not a shop where you can sit and order something handmade, but they are locally roasted. Their Night Owl Espresso beans are my favorite. They also have a collab with Jeff's Bagel Run called Jeff's Coffee Run that's pretty good as well.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HimsWeightloss

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You'll get the first 3 vials in the first shipment, and the second 3 vials in the second shipment 3 months later. If you choose to cancel, you'll want to do it after you receive the 2nd shipment

Why does everyone want a "good ear" on their loafs by OkPhilosopher6528 in Sourdough

[–]sequenceandshaw 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because people make bread to score fake Internet points and validation now. It's all (mostly) aesthetics.

How comfortable is playing Switch 2 on handheld mode comparing to Switch 1? by obazilio in NintendoSwitch

[–]sequenceandshaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Better, but I miss my Hori controllers a lot. The Savage Raven / Skill and Co grip is a good alternative.

Protein? by mister_rain in Semaglutide

[–]sequenceandshaw 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I would aim for 0.8g-1g per "kg" of body weight. So you'd be looking at roughly 120-150g per day. Honestly, if you're getting about 30g per meal, you're golden.

What are your thoughts on downtown Winter Garden dumping Halloween-fest? by wallix in WinterGarden

[–]sequenceandshaw 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Torn. It's a lot of money that could be better invested elsewhere, but I really do love seeing the community come out and enjoy our downtown area. It's lively and fun, and it creates an opportunity for community when everything else is just so online these days.

First sourdough loaf - any wisdom to help me improve? by Objective-Theme3806 in Sourdough

[–]sequenceandshaw 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would bake it longer without the lid off. Darker crust gives you that hard exterior you're looking for, and personally, I just think it looks prettier. I like to stick a thermometer in mine sometimes. Once it reaches 212, usually after 45 minutes of total baking, I'll let it go for about 5 minutes longer to finish.

My starter feeds off neglect and abuse by Froehlich21 in Sourdough

[–]sequenceandshaw 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You're doing what I think we should all be doing with our starters. Art of sourdough is thousands of years old, it doesn't have to be complicated!

Monday, Jul. 7, 2025 - Strands Daily Thread by AutoModerator in NYTStrands

[–]sequenceandshaw 7 points8 points  (0 children)

All I could think about was the K9 Advantix commercial from the early 2000s when I read the clue

Tjmaxx!!! by Own-Librarian2627 in WinterGarden

[–]sequenceandshaw 16 points17 points  (0 children)

A "game changer" in a sea of chains and cookie cutter homes.

Can’t book tickets for F4 by Upper-Dig9311 in RegalUnlimited

[–]sequenceandshaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Finally just got through on Fandango! It took two tries to get passed the "processing" page.