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I'm a knitter/crocheter/Ravelery (WanderingLass!)/spinner/weaver!!

My boyfriend works in the bicycle industry and while I've not asked him specifically about your question, I can tell you that the proper fit and gear is IMPORTANT. It doesn't matter if it's a roadbike, a beach cruiser, a street racer, or a tricycle. What matters is: Does it fit your body? If not, get it adjusted. How does…

Chimeras R us!!

Work. Work. I suppose I've heard of such a thing.....*looks around furtively*

Subway and Arbys have signs asking not to be on the cell while in line. I like that. Because you just know some biotch is gonna be on the phone, a mistake will be made (she grabbed 2 of the wrong item & wasn't watching it get rung up so didn't catch it - I always watch the item & price when it's scanned) and the cashier…

I'm so sorry. So, so sorry.

*whispers* it is for me but I have 3 days of 8-hour lectures to sit through....but for ME to move to a new career...yay!!!!

Get thee to a bike shop. Talk to them IN DEPTH about your experience; your commute; what you will be taking with you (panniers are far more managable than a backpack or front basket). Try several bikes - they will get the right fit tweaked. Ask for recommendations -- as someone else said, look at bicycle groups in the…

On a knitting site. He lived in California, I in South Dakota planning to move to Ohio in a few months. He took one look at my smile and knew he had to talk to me -- we started messaging back and forth. Our first phone call lasted 4 hours. 3 months later he was in SD and 2 months after that, we were in Ohio. 2-1/2 years…

Your husband just described our water.... :sick: :sick: Except it smells like it, too. Maybe I should add some yummy cilantro? :wink:

Dishes. Even with a dishwasher. And cooking.

This. Just because I don't want to put anything in my profile doesn't make me lazy or worthless which is what this thread seems to imply. What if it is someone who only accesses MFP at work and has no pictures of themselves there? Or cannot download pics to upload due to firewalls? What if it is someone who only accesses…

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You hit one of the nails on the head of why I dislike organized religion. The denomination I am baptized in (can't change that, was done when I was but a month old) still does not allow women on the Board of Elders. Women are still primarily shuffled to the kitchen during potlucks and other functions. Sorry, you don't want…

You're welcome. :blushing:

Thank you. :blushing:

Thank you!!! I love this!!!

To me, being spiritual means acknowledging there is a higher power or powers, with many names given by many peoples, that help guide us along our life journeys. I was raised a particular denomination and while I acknowledge my upbringing, I don't necessarily use the same names for powers or rituals that I did as a child…

Your last 2 sentences sum me up quite clearly. I am exploring where I am drawn to but that does not mean I do not have the same essential faith I was raised in. My mother was horrified that I did not have my son baptized. I wanted him to be old enough to make that choice for himself. I don't think he would have endured…

I was raised LCMS Christian - which I've been told is 2 steps away from Catholicism. Like others have said, I dislike not being able to question/research/think for myself (among other issues I have)... So now I am wandering, learning, and making up my own mind. Very spiritual - just not very structured. :smile: What a…

Late -- but hi from the Akron/Cuyahoga Falls area!

Another bump for the awesome ideas!!

Getting on the scale, seeing a 4 pound gain, and not getting upset. 1: Swollen ankles. 2: Skimped on water this weekend. 3: Salty foods this weekend. 4: Knowing my food choices were fine. Normally I'd be beating myself up and wanting to throw in the towel. This week? I'll just be keepin' on.

Depends on which version of the movie you've seen. The movies (that I know of: one is BBC and one has Zoey Deschanel in it) are loosely based on the book or books which is loosely based on his radio show which changed every time....even Douglas Adams said he never kept things the same with it. Awesome author. As to…

Looks interesting! If one does not have a microwave (didn't bring it when we moved 1700 miles & have no room for one now) -- what time/temp would you recommend for baking?

And given that MFP has international members from varying cultures....I'm not really surprised to see penis on there. Still. Ew.

My partner puts 12,000+ miles on his bike a year. He didn't own a car for 25 years and now that we're moved doesn't drive. Go to a bike shop. Get the right bike for you. TELL THEM you want to commute and you need gear for clothing, lunch, etc. Ask for discounts/freebies. (He's been in the industry since 1979. Trust me.) A…

Very, very inspiring. Thank you for sharing!

NOTHING gives you a free pass to do whatever. And may I suggest you look up the word respect -- you just insulted a whole lot of people with that last word....you clearly have no idea what it really means.