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January 2

SciFi / Fantasy books with minimal sex

I've discovered I much more enjoy my escapism books with strong non-male leads but little to no focus on sex or heavy sexual relationships. What else should I read? [more inside]
posted by danapiper at 9:34 AM - 30 answers

December 22, 2023

Which gloves to use for scramble hikes?

Help me find gloves to protect my hands from bugs, thorns and gravel during "scramble"-ish hikes? [more inside]
posted by BlueBlueElectricBlue at 2:25 PM - 10 answers

Retro RPGs that one can look away from

Does anyone have suggestions for retro RPGs where - and this is the important part - failing to pay continuous attention is not a tragedy? [more inside]
posted by buxtonbluecat at 1:01 PM - 7 answers

December 21, 2023

What can I do in Toronto on Christmas in the evening?

What are fun things I can do this Christmas (Dec 25) in the evening in Toronto? I like - parties, places people talk to each other, Karaoke, other stuff. It looks like there are good Christmas-orphan events on Christmas eve, but not Christmas itself...
posted by ManInSuit at 5:39 PM - 2 answers

December 20, 2023

Drone to Adventure

I'm on the verge of buying a copter-style drone. I've skimmed the local and federal FAA guidelines. The model suggested to me which most fits my needs (camera, range, automation, battery life, price) is the Holy Stone HS175D. I have a few concerns, though, before I make the (opposite of a) plunge, though. [more inside]
posted by not_on_display at 3:58 PM - 3 answers

December 18, 2023

What to know for a first ebike

I love riding my normal bike in the summer and I've been thinking of getting an ebike as well. Mostly I will be using the ebike for bopping around town (riding to new and exciting coffee shops outside of my normal range, for example). I love the idea of not having to trip plan around distance/tiredness/sweatyness/hills so much before deciding to take my bike somewhere. [more inside]
posted by forkisbetter at 10:52 AM - 11 answers

December 16, 2023

Anthology of sports journalism that's not American?

I'm looking for an anthology of sports journalism which is not entirely or primarily written from an American point of view. This is proving harder than I expected to find. [more inside]
posted by Busy Old Fool at 4:50 PM - 12 answers

Book recommendations for a 94 year old

I’m looking for adult fiction or narrative nonfiction book recommendations for one of my in-laws who I help take care of. Stuff she has read and enjoyed include The Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon, the Tudor series by Philippa Gregory, and Lord of the Rings. Some more specifics inside. [more inside]
posted by eekernohan at 6:28 AM - 19 answers

December 14, 2023

List of miniature outdoor towns and roads for kids

I dream of taking my child to a miniature outdoor city like Safetyville, Welleby Park, or the traffic playground in Copenhagen. Where are there more of these outdoor mini-towns / roads for kids? (I'm in USA but outside the US is of interest too!)
posted by beyond_pink at 8:23 AM - 12 answers

December 11, 2023

fun, low-commitment class recommendations

I'm on the lookout for interesting classes or workshops to expand my skills and hobbies. I recently enjoyed a four-hour flower arrangement session where I got to bring home my creation, and I'm considering attending a matcha tea 101 class. I'm also interested in trying out lettering on the iPad. My friend suggested another place where you just sip wine and paint. What else is out there? [more inside]
posted by benimaru at 5:03 PM - 25 answers

December 7, 2023

Sudden retirement on a budget. What now?

Both my Dr and my therapist are supporting me in my claim for Disability Pension (Australia). In the interim, I'm receiving Jobseeker without obligation to seek work or volunteer. I was going great guns in my career when a series of unfortunate events disabled me. Now I have time on my hands but significant barriers to activities. How do I plan out my days, months, years for a fulfilling retirement? [more inside]
posted by b33j at 3:43 PM - 9 answers

December 3, 2023

My bike is under 7 years of dust. Can someone come and fix it?

My bike has been collecting dust since I got pregnant. I have it on good authority that Santa will be bringing my 6.5 year old a bike for Christmas. So we probably go on nearby trails and also take our bikes camping (our camping buddy is eager to take bikes). Can someone come to my garage and take my bike away and bring it back usable? How much will this cost me? Downtown Toronto. For added fun, I'm not sure where the bike lock keys are.
posted by If only I had a penguin... at 9:52 AM - 9 answers

December 2, 2023

Ultra-beginner woodworking and furniture building for the non-homeowner

Instagram has been showing me videos by folks who use (mostly) hand tools to build stuff out of wood. This looks pretty awesome! I currently own extremely basic tools (hammer, set of wrenches, a screwdriver, one power drill). Is it possible to get into woodworking without thousands of dollars of equipment? I have no idea how to even get started. [more inside]
posted by forkisbetter at 8:53 AM - 14 answers

November 28, 2023

Dancing in NYC - not a club!

Im a guy in my forties, and have a female friend in her 40s too. We’re in NYC. She loves dancing - not club dancing but more ballroom type dancing though can’t imagine it needs to be that formal. I don’t dance well but would like to go dancing with her. Where can we go? [more inside]
posted by slide at 6:13 PM - 6 answers

Newbie Fishing in Northern California

Where can my son and I spend some time together outside, and maybe catch fish while doing so? [more inside]
posted by Arthur Vandelay at 9:43 AM - 7 answers

November 19, 2023

Squeaky wheel gets the?

I have just bought a new bike for my child. To take it home, the front wheel needed to be removed. We took it for a test run and now the front wheel squeaks.. help? [more inside]
posted by Cannon Fodder at 11:36 AM - 5 answers

Metroidvania exploration without the Metroidvania?

I've found that I really love certain elements of Metroidvania-like exploration in videogames that aren't themselves Metroidvanias. I want to find more of these but am having a hard time filtering out actual Metroidvanias. [more inside]
posted by littlegreen at 12:29 AM - 24 answers

November 13, 2023

Next best thing to a tattoo?

For someone who's not quite ready for a tattoo, what's the next best thing? I love quotes and sayings and such and I would love to order, say, a custom poster or engrave some words on a custom bookmark or a keychain or what have you. Like, just something I can mount on my wall at home or carry around with me where I can read some healing words. So like a tattoo but not (yet)!
posted by thelasttango at 1:40 AM - 15 answers

November 11, 2023

Needle for stretchy fabric...with interfacing?

So I bought some "liquid metal" fabric for some accent on a quilt. The pattern advises to use interfacing. The person at the fabric store advised that I get a needle for stretchy fabric to use on the liquid metal fabric. So I got the needle, but quick question: will that needle still go through when there's interfacing? Also, I'll be piecing the liquid metal+interfacing on to regular cotton, so what kind of needle to use then?
posted by If only I had a penguin... at 4:59 PM - 5 answers

November 8, 2023

Is The Owls Archery Club at the Florida Atlantic Uni open to non student

We are going to Boca and are looking for a place to practice our archery. We found The Owls Archery Club at the Florida Atlantic University and want to know if it’s open to non students. Alternatively do you know of any place in Boca we can pay to practice archery. We have our own equipment.
posted by Tziv at 7:46 AM - 3 answers

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