Grumpyhermit80
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If one has only had commercial blueberries I can see this. Commercial blueberries are not even in the same category as wild Maine blueberries. I will eat commercial now (15 years removed from living in Maine), but they are always a disappointment. Blackberries have grown on me though.
November 26, 2025 at 12:56 AM
If one has only had commercial blueberries I can see this. Commercial blueberries are not even in the same category as wild Maine blueberries. I will eat commercial now (15 years removed from living in Maine), but they are always a disappointment. Blackberries have grown on me though.
First book took me three or so starts to finally get through. After book 2 I was hooked. If you get through those, and still hate it, it may not be for you. The world building and characters is what sold me. They can be slow at times, but that's part of what I like. They feel lived in.
November 25, 2025 at 6:25 PM
First book took me three or so starts to finally get through. After book 2 I was hooked. If you get through those, and still hate it, it may not be for you. The world building and characters is what sold me. They can be slow at times, but that's part of what I like. They feel lived in.
Having a low effort pizza recipe is game changing. I have limited freezer space so mine is built around a tomato paste based sauce, and cheese sticks to prevent the cheese going moldy. Pretty much every Friday is pizza day.
October 27, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Having a low effort pizza recipe is game changing. I have limited freezer space so mine is built around a tomato paste based sauce, and cheese sticks to prevent the cheese going moldy. Pretty much every Friday is pizza day.
Absolutely. Though I do want to try that cheddar jalapeño. But maybe after a few more sweet varieties. That jelly one was the impetus for the above and I still need to try that as well. Luckily foccacia is perfect for my preferred low effort, great results recipe selection process.
September 12, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Absolutely. Though I do want to try that cheddar jalapeño. But maybe after a few more sweet varieties. That jelly one was the impetus for the above and I still need to try that as well. Luckily foccacia is perfect for my preferred low effort, great results recipe selection process.
Cinnamon and sugar. Next time I will be adding apples. It was not dissimilar in taste to a fried dough from a fair. 10\10 will make again.
September 12, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Cinnamon and sugar. Next time I will be adding apples. It was not dissimilar in taste to a fried dough from a fair. 10\10 will make again.
No Dutch oven? Then, at least one more. My uncoated lodge Dutch oven is my preferred breadbaking vessel.
July 22, 2025 at 6:28 PM
No Dutch oven? Then, at least one more. My uncoated lodge Dutch oven is my preferred breadbaking vessel.
A good chunk of mine were based on "I think I vaguely recall this name"
July 19, 2025 at 3:01 AM
A good chunk of mine were based on "I think I vaguely recall this name"
Mine was literally - I wanted more development on my romance choice. So...there are definitely worse problems to have. lol.
May 20, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Mine was literally - I wanted more development on my romance choice. So...there are definitely worse problems to have. lol.
Played and enjoyed earlier DA games. Didn't immediately jump on DA:V since reviews were mixed, but after you raved about it I bought it over Xmas and and very glad I did. I had my gripes, but for the most part I enjoyed the hell out of it. It was uplifting in a way I was not expecting.
May 20, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Played and enjoyed earlier DA games. Didn't immediately jump on DA:V since reviews were mixed, but after you raved about it I bought it over Xmas and and very glad I did. I had my gripes, but for the most part I enjoyed the hell out of it. It was uplifting in a way I was not expecting.
Same. But at the same time I put basically no trust in any show runner, even Rafe. Shows chase drama, and happy endings don't make for good drama. I think I can count on one hand, with room to spare, shows that actually let us have the happy ending.
April 18, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Same. But at the same time I put basically no trust in any show runner, even Rafe. Shows chase drama, and happy endings don't make for good drama. I think I can count on one hand, with room to spare, shows that actually let us have the happy ending.
Sure. Except angreal of various strength exist , so you can just toss one in whenever and mess all that up. I love the magic systems, but relative power levels is about as much as I ever cared about.
April 14, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Sure. Except angreal of various strength exist , so you can just toss one in whenever and mess all that up. I love the magic systems, but relative power levels is about as much as I ever cared about.
#WoTBookSpoilers
I really hope you are right. This is not how I read the intent of this scene. But that aside, if they have Mo and Thom be endgame in the show I may burn things. I can overlook it in the books, but you can't now give us THIS, and then end with THAT.
I really hope you are right. This is not how I read the intent of this scene. But that aside, if they have Mo and Thom be endgame in the show I may burn things. I can overlook it in the books, but you can't now give us THIS, and then end with THAT.
March 28, 2025 at 4:36 AM
#WoTBookSpoilers
I really hope you are right. This is not how I read the intent of this scene. But that aside, if they have Mo and Thom be endgame in the show I may burn things. I can overlook it in the books, but you can't now give us THIS, and then end with THAT.
I really hope you are right. This is not how I read the intent of this scene. But that aside, if they have Mo and Thom be endgame in the show I may burn things. I can overlook it in the books, but you can't now give us THIS, and then end with THAT.
Oh absolutely. Or waiting years for a certain character to return, only to have the author totally ignore them to give you ANOTHER Gawyn POV. 😭
March 26, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Oh absolutely. Or waiting years for a certain character to return, only to have the author totally ignore them to give you ANOTHER Gawyn POV. 😭
My guess is they understand, but they are pissed that their favorites are the ones getting cut. As someone whose favorite character on any given show is the gay lady (if present), I feel like I'm winning every week, so can't really relate in this instance.
March 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
My guess is they understand, but they are pissed that their favorites are the ones getting cut. As someone whose favorite character on any given show is the gay lady (if present), I feel like I'm winning every week, so can't really relate in this instance.
Same. People were so big on 304, and while I could appreciate it for what it was, it did not leave me as hype as even episode 303 (which was probably my least favorite of the first three).
March 25, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Same. People were so big on 304, and while I could appreciate it for what it was, it did not leave me as hype as even episode 303 (which was probably my least favorite of the first three).
When I first saw the shot of the dark one's prison, I remember thinking it looked like a a tangle of bodies (in abstract). Seeing the comparison to the Blight I'm now reminded of....someone..somewhere (I think a show only reactor?)..comparing the look of the Blight to twisted bodies.
March 24, 2025 at 11:03 PM
When I first saw the shot of the dark one's prison, I remember thinking it looked like a a tangle of bodies (in abstract). Seeing the comparison to the Blight I'm now reminded of....someone..somewhere (I think a show only reactor?)..comparing the look of the Blight to twisted bodies.
I don't know what you are talking about. I often think of my platonic friends as beautiful little porcelain dolls.
March 24, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I don't know what you are talking about. I often think of my platonic friends as beautiful little porcelain dolls.
The insistence that sex renders the relationship meaningless, and therefore less valid, was odd. Also, thinking that show Siuan has put her relationship above her mission. Did you even watch the show?!?
March 24, 2025 at 8:25 PM
The insistence that sex renders the relationship meaningless, and therefore less valid, was odd. Also, thinking that show Siuan has put her relationship above her mission. Did you even watch the show?!?
#WoTBookSpoilers
Their objection to Mo and Siuan is where I tapped out. To hold up their friendship in the books as exemplary is wild to me. The same Mo and Siuan who barely spare a thought for each other when they learn the other has been stilled/dead? Please.
Their objection to Mo and Siuan is where I tapped out. To hold up their friendship in the books as exemplary is wild to me. The same Mo and Siuan who barely spare a thought for each other when they learn the other has been stilled/dead? Please.
March 23, 2025 at 6:12 PM
#WoTBookSpoilers
Their objection to Mo and Siuan is where I tapped out. To hold up their friendship in the books as exemplary is wild to me. The same Mo and Siuan who barely spare a thought for each other when they learn the other has been stilled/dead? Please.
Their objection to Mo and Siuan is where I tapped out. To hold up their friendship in the books as exemplary is wild to me. The same Mo and Siuan who barely spare a thought for each other when they learn the other has been stilled/dead? Please.
Don't tell us. Tell Dem leadership, especially Schumer, who you claim to still support as minority leader, but doesn't seem to share your sense of urgency.
March 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Don't tell us. Tell Dem leadership, especially Schumer, who you claim to still support as minority leader, but doesn't seem to share your sense of urgency.
I can see the vision. Co-signed. While we are talking Star Trek albums, let's also cast Michelle Forbes. I don't even care as who, as long as she's a baddy. She was amazing in BSG.
March 17, 2025 at 8:34 PM
I can see the vision. Co-signed. While we are talking Star Trek albums, let's also cast Michelle Forbes. I don't even care as who, as long as she's a baddy. She was amazing in BSG.
Am reserving final judgment, but my initial reaction was that this was just done to make it seem more edgy and brutal, which I don't like. I would have been more okay with it if they hadn't had her looking downright euphoric while being crowned. #WoTShowSpoilers
March 17, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Am reserving final judgment, but my initial reaction was that this was just done to make it seem more edgy and brutal, which I don't like. I would have been more okay with it if they hadn't had her looking downright euphoric while being crowned. #WoTShowSpoilers
Reserving our energy for Thursday.
March 17, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Reserving our energy for Thursday.
I have been reading these books since the late 90s, have watched/listened to hundreds, if not thousands of hours of WoT related content. I am sure I would fail almost all super fan tests. Some people are very good with the names and details, alas, that is NOT me.
March 15, 2025 at 2:16 AM
I have been reading these books since the late 90s, have watched/listened to hundreds, if not thousands of hours of WoT related content. I am sure I would fail almost all super fan tests. Some people are very good with the names and details, alas, that is NOT me.