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March 16
What's the modern version of Trivial Pursuit?
I'd like to play more general knowledge quizzes with my family, and I used to enjoy Trivial Pursuit. Has it kept up with the times, or are there better options today? [more inside]
March 15
Buying a black light - how to pick a safe one?
I'm looking to buy a small UV flashlight to observe fluorescence in some mineral samples, but after hearing about the party where the NFT bros suffered eye damage from the wrong type of UV lights, I'm concerned about just picking a random one off Amazon. What should I be looking for, and is there a reputable supplier out there? (Difficulty: must ship to EU, would prefer to spend <€20.)
Muddy Wheels and Muddy Everything Else
It's mud season in Vermont. I have a gravel bike. What is your routine/strategy for getting your bike clean after each use? Not interested in youtube videos of how to clean bikes.
March 14
Rules-lite and ready to fight (or not)
What are some of your favourite micro-TTRPGs from the last several years? [more inside]
March 10
What is the difference between rugby, Australian football, US football?
What is the difference between
a) rugby
b) Australian football
c) American football?
Also, why do the American football players have to wear armour when British rugby players and Australian football players don't wear armour?
Please explain in a way that makes sense to someone who just had to google what a rugby ball looks like.
March 7
Online games involving anonymous cooperation with strangers?
I used to love the Hearthstone Tavern Brawl that made you and your randomly matched opponent work together to beat a boss instead of fighting each other. Are there any online games built on that sort of mechanic? [more inside]
March 4
How to keep a tent cool in the summer? No electric outlet
I'm going to be living in my car/a tent during the summer. I would like to keep it as cool as possible. Only difficulty: Texas, couple of hundred dollars budget, and it's a Chevy Spark. Help please. [more inside]
March 2
Kid-friendly, neurospicy-friendly escape room in Seattle area, please?
My kid turns 10 in October and the most "tween-y" birthday party theme she could think of was an escape room. We live in Seattle. Attendees would be in 2nd to 4th grade and some of them are various manners of neurodivergent. Please help me figure out how to do this, as the only escape room place I know of is way too creepy AND involves math and geography these kids haven't learned yet. I'm open to something packaged that we can do at home as well. Thank you!
March 1
What to consider when starting a new meetup group?
What do I need to know about starting a new meetup group? My specific interest (standup paddleboarding) is not currently represented on meetup.com in my area, or with any other clubs I can find nearby, but I do believe that there are folks locally who would be interested in joining such a group. So, I am thinking about starting it myself. What do I need to know? [more inside]
February 29
felting newbie
I just fell in love with felting (wet felting was fun, making felt balls delightful and especially delightful when we cut them in half to see the squishy swirly patterns we made inside, and needle felting straight up therapeutic). This is my first textile craft ever and I am a little muddled as to what I do next. [more inside]
Looking for a sight for a traditional recurve bow for target archery.
I practice target archery and am looking for a sight for aiming with my traditional recurve bow. I am not a hunter. Please recommend. Many thanks.
February 27
Updating a vintage Free Spirit Sunbird bicycle
My Free Spirit Sunbird bicycle is a hand-me-down from a friend of family, who probably got it in the 1970s. It's vintage, but not the valuable, collectible variety, and objectively it's not the best bike. I also have a newer, fancier road bike for fun. But it has sentimental value - I've had it since I was a teenager, it was an important tool for recreation and freedom when I was younger, and was my main means of transportation for many years. I haven't ridden either bicycle much in the past several years, but want to get back into biking, and am thinking of converting the Free Spirit to be better adapted to commuting and cargo trailer pulling (most weather, for use on a hard packed dirt multi-use rail trail as well as my plentifully potholed local roads). My bicycle knowledge is over a decade out of date, however. Details of advice request are below the fold. [more inside]
List of B-17 and B-24 bombers lost on July 9, 1944?
Can anyone suggest data sources listing all of the B-17 and B-24 bombers lost on July 9, 1944? [more inside]
February 26
I Have No Talent, and I Must Draw
I would love to be able to draw, but I have zero artistic talent. Truly, zero. Is there any hope for me? [more inside]
February 18
Where can my mom donate her knitting for kids?
My mom loves to knit blankets, ponchos, hats, scarves etc, for children. She’s been knitting and donating them to our local Goodwill so folks can purchase them inexpensively. She’s a prolific knitter and pretty talented. Her knitting is beautiful and super cozy. Her latest is ponchos with matching headbands. Are there any organizations she could donate her creations to that would give these to kids in need directly? My Google fu is failing me.
February 17
Goodbye, delicious cake
My son takes a class just south of downtown Seattle: M 6p-8p, W 6p-7:30p, Sat 10:30a-12:30p. There isn't a great place to hang out there, so I have been going to restaurants and bakeries while he's in class and have been gaining an inordinate amount of weight. What else can I do in the area at those times that doesn't involve food/drink? [more inside]
February 16
Please recommend a durable and portable archery back stop netting.
If applicable, please add if you have used this and how long it lasted.
February 13
After School Crafting Prompts for Kids
30 min craft ideas on a simple budget for 9yo and 5 yo. Paper, paint, and building. [more inside]
Tailoring clothes 101
As a plus size person, it's difficult for me to find clothes in my size that I really like. I would like to remedy this by buying loose fabric and getting them made into clothes for me by a tailor. I have questions about this endeavour. [more inside]
February 11
How to minimise heat stress
Are there any preventative steps I can take to reduce the impact of heat on me from a weekly sports game in summer? [more inside]