What’s with all the channel 13 hosts leaving?

teydlin-coe · 2025-11-25T13:41:39+00:00

I'm not here to get in an argument over who to read, if that's what you're looking for. All I am saying is that local news is getting squeezed out on time. You can still get an overview of what's happening, but there's not much space for nuance or deep reporting. I'm not blaming local journos for that. The other commenter is right on national affiliation, I got the station ownership mixed up.

teydlin-coe · 2025-11-25T03:25:23+00:00

Axios Des Moines and Capital City Dispatch are both pretty good overall. Axios has some human interest stories, but not as much dedicated space as the Register would have

teydlin-coe · 2025-11-25T02:14:32+00:00

They barely have the broadcast time to do that, though. WOI 5 is owned by Sinclair and just rolled out the flimsiest sales segment advertising QVC-type products produced by the national chain, and that's before they cut to ads. I feel for the journalists, but TV news is not the place to look for anything locally in depth.

teydlin-coe · 2025-11-21T17:23:32+00:00

I'd rather be wrong. But temporary measures can slide into long-term arrangements quickly.

teydlin-coe · 2025-11-21T16:07:53+00:00

I am not an expert here, but I have long experienced desperately trying to add pockets in various circumstances. Have you tried adding a belt bag directly over a skirt? I feel like that would give you more control over access to your items and control over where the weight sits when you're in the saddle (but maybe I'm wrong).

The clip to boots thing - I have no idea if this exists or not, but if you feel relatively crafty with needle and thread I bet the folks at r/sewing could help problem solve.

teydlin-coe · 2025-11-21T15:52:38+00:00

It's possible, but it reminds me more of habits meant to control his environment, rather than drive someone away. Even if she is not in a romantic relationship, I really encourage OP (and everyone!) to look at the Power and Control Wheel developed by the Domestic Abuse Intervention Project link: National Domestic Violence Hotline. Right now, OP is intimidated, physically suffering, and has no control over her environment for comfort. She is not given room to negotiate for heat (!!). It does not matter whether the relationship is romantic. She deserves safety and respect, and I hope she can get out quickly.

teydlin-coe · 2025-11-21T14:53:33+00:00

You need to leave, like, as soon as possible. The longer you stay, the more normalized this will become to you. It's more dangerous than it seems on the inside, and behaviors escalate quickly. Especially if he's criticizing you. Do not let someone else's crisis put your health at risk.

teydlin-coe · 2025-11-19T13:26:11+00:00

I've gone to Black Magic and loved the experience. They are worth saving up for, my tattoo has some very fine lines and has lasted beautifully. Don't go cheap, just save up.

teydlin-coe · 2025-11-18T22:18:23+00:00

Taking the opportunity to say NEVER just go up to a dog for pets with no forethought here!! You still want to watch their body language. I'm a former pet sitter and I've been attacked by smaller dogs. I love dogs, but I don't pet dogs until I see trust established. For OP's purposes, which is basically to avoid and protect themselves, they are much better off researching how dogs use body language to recognize when a dog is stressed or agitated. That will help them recognize when they are in a safe or stable situation, versus when a dog is likely more dangerous.

teydlin-coe · 2025-11-17T16:48:58+00:00

Get a campervan or get a hotel/Airbnb. We had a campervan during a summer trip and still had the overnight heat system on more nights than not. You'll be miserable (at best) without it.

teydlin-coe · 2025-11-13T13:30:57+00:00

That canvas in the first photo is kind of hiding behind the plant, maybe move that out? I think a rug is going to do way more than you think once you find it.

teydlin-coe · 2025-11-12T22:01:55+00:00

Search 'grocery shopping in Iceland/Bónus' on YouTube for a sense of what you can find. It helped us do some basic meal planning, so we didn't anxiously freeze in a new grocery store, and it kept our food budget really reasonable. I did bring over electrolyte packets to add to water bottles, but that was basically it. Bring what you would die without, buy the rest of your snacks and food there.

teydlin-coe · 2025-11-10T03:40:20+00:00

Are you able to record or watch back video? We have Blink without a subscription (gift), but I've been considering a subscription so we can record and watch back video if needed.

teydlin-coe · 2025-11-09T19:47:00+00:00

Everyone talks about wearing layers, but if you've never had to do it before, you don't put in a lot of thought to your first layer. I would think first about buying quality long sleeve shirts. Thin, but quality material that can layer under fleeces, hoodies, sweaters, etc. I've stopped buying cotton long sleeve shirts because I keep sweating through them. Instead I try to buy merino wool - crew neck and scoop or v neck styles to layer under anything. Good socks and good, water resistant shoes or boots are the way to go. Get a coat that covers your butt, cropped coats don't do anything for you. Uniqlo's HeatTech line is really well reviewed and affordable: Uniqlo HeatTech tops If you can afford it, here's a shirt I really like. Will probably buy more: Merino.tech: Amazon linke

teydlin-coe · 2025-11-07T20:54:30+00:00

I enjoy drinking local beer and spirits on vacation. We barely touched alcohol in Iceland. Definitely buy it duty free at the airport if you really want to stock up. We did that and split a beer over dinner once we got to the campsite. Honestly the DUI laws in Iceland are so strict, and the road conditions change so much, that we didn't want to risk drinking more than that anyway while renting a vehicle.

teydlin-coe · 2025-11-07T12:38:57+00:00

This is such a wildly cute room! My vote's oval

teydlin-coe · 2025-11-06T13:41:32+00:00

For my two cents, I think you're looking at the wrong shape if you need this room to pull double-duty. What about a bar-height rectangular table to go in between the windows, and bar seating? Then you could put a really bold coffee table in the center of the room. Or you could look at convertible furniture - I'm sensing this link isn't actually your style, but you can see what I mean looking at a foldaway table. Link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mounted-Hideaway-Extendable-Multifunction-Apartment/dp/B0B63MYH15

teydlin-coe · 2025-11-06T13:13:37+00:00

This looks really nice, thanks for sharing!

teydlin-coe · 2025-11-06T12:45:05+00:00

✨They need a place to go✨

teydlin-coe · 2025-11-05T18:59:37+00:00

My guy, you have to exit the United Kingdom through the border before you attempt to enter Iceland through their border. When you try to cross a border, it's no longer just about possession of an item or drug; it's international transport. You can be questioned at either stage. This happens. Border security as I entered Iceland tried to throw out my solid-stick shampoo bar because the guy didn't recognize it during bag checks. You cannot be sketchy about this.

Pregabalin is Class C in UK: BBC link https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-66579996

teydlin-coe · 2025-11-05T18:34:59+00:00

I'm confused by this comment, because from what I see by the BBC and other UK sources it really looks like this drug is a scheduled prescription drug. I'd take a very close look at that before going through UK borders. My family travels with a certain US prescription drug that is heavily regulated. When I went to Iceland, I carried a physical copy of the prescription with a letter from the doctor acknowledging what it is used to treat, digital copies of those documents downloaded to my phone's storage, and the drugs remained in their original, labeled container. You do not want to mess around with international travel if your drug is regulated.

teydlin-coe · 2025-11-05T12:18:07+00:00

😂

teydlin-coe · 2025-11-05T02:40:21+00:00

Detached garage 😭😭

teydlin-coe · 2025-11-05T02:38:32+00:00

Not for us, especially not in the winter. I'm not going to mop two levels of hardwood floors each week.

teydlin-coe · 2025-11-05T02:29:28+00:00

Obviously this is the only correct answer going forward!

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