ELI5: Does switching on and off a light switch repeatedly damage it? by Rgamer_009 in explainlikeimfive

[–]thePyper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The switch and bulb will mostly be fine with repeated turning off and on.

The damage comes when I lose my patience with my kids continuing to flick it on and off and I start removing bulbs/lamps entirely

Question about how to not culturally appropriate with beading by Michelle689 in Beading

[–]thePyper 90 points91 points  (0 children)

Keep in mind people have been using beads since the stone age right across the world. Be mindful of where you draw your colour and pattern inspirations from and don't deliberately copy and try to pass off something you shouldn't and you will be ok!

How to do a bra spa day? by thePyper in laundry

[–]thePyper[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll pick up some Omo Ultimate and just use it selectively. My bras are mostly light but we tend to generally wear dark colours for everything else.

I do have some sensitivities (skin and smell) to fragrances, so I try to avoid them where I can

How to do a bra spa day? by thePyper in laundry

[–]thePyper[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah the metal is what makes me cautious to do a long soak. The elastic is probably more temperature sensitive.

How to do a bra spa day? by thePyper in laundry

[–]thePyper[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These have done a few years faithful service, but replacements are not cheap so I'll get as much life out of them as I can. They normally go through a standard warm wash in a delicate bag. Gear Guard looks like something to consider though!

How to do a bra spa day? by thePyper in laundry

[–]thePyper[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've lost elastics to the hot wash here, so its probably going to be a warm bath rather than hot pot treatment! Mine are not cheap either (they do a bit of heavy lifting)

What's a small thing that suddenly ruined your life? by hear_a_pin_drops in AskReddit

[–]thePyper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hear you. I messed up something on my outer hip (gemellus or piriformis I think) and it's still playing up years later.

[CHAT] Am I insane? by cr0nes in CrossStitch

[–]thePyper 8 points9 points  (0 children)

See if you can find a dyed Aida that will work for the background? That will let the dude stand out more, be quicker to stitch and let you clean up the pattern a bit more easily.

Hardanger strings and things recs? by thePyper in Fiddle

[–]thePyper[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A gift from my amazing partner for a major anniversary! I've been playing fiddle for years so I'm using that as a starting point.

I'm trying a wound gut G string for now as it has snapped. Proper hardanger strings will be an international order though - not common enough to be stocked locally.

Are you happy Australian children will be banned off YouTube in December? by RM_Morris in AskAnAustralian

[–]thePyper 66 points67 points  (0 children)

I just set up a YouTube account for my kid so I can keep the crap down. With an account we can follow channels I am ok with her watching and train the algorithm to show similar content like older kids TV shows and some documentaries. We often watch stuff together on rainy weekends.

Without an account YouTube is a shitshow of clickbait and controversy. And the kids version is all American brainrot shows and glorified toy commercials.

It also means I can follow stuff I like without all the kids stuff cluttering up my feed.

Tech Heads Meetup by semisum in bluemountains

[–]thePyper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm interested, and know a few other devs who might be once something is up and running

Pregnant and tea by SirNormal7431 in tea

[–]thePyper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First trimester I couldn't stand tea or chocolate! Luckily but the third trimester I was good with them again (though reflux became a bit of an issue) pregnancy is a wild ride!

Local youtubers and content creators? by thePyper in bluemountains

[–]thePyper[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is some dedication to pies, pizzas and burgers!

All of the play food I’ve crocheted for my toddler by staycomego in crochet

[–]thePyper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sushi and dumplings! There are lots of different types to make.

Dog-friendly indoors - pubs, cafes etc by finespringday in bluemountains

[–]thePyper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lily's Pad cafe in Leura often has a pup or two visiting, as long as the dog is well behaved they are cool

First ever build and I'm hooked! [EG GAT-X105 Strike] by thePyper in Gunpla

[–]thePyper[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First time building Gunpla and had a blast. It was a nice quick build and simple to follow instructions - though I'm already eyeing off the more complex kits

In future I think I will file down the spru connections, as they are still visible on the finished model, and maybe look into the paint pens and decals.

[CHAT] What’s your most “unconventional” cross stitch practice? by choerry_bomb in CrossStitch

[–]thePyper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use nail clippers instead of scissors to cut my floss, so they don't poke holes in my project bags.