Posts by placidbadger18

Does anyone happen to know where I can pick up a medical eye patch?
Thanks.

neonhound32 said:There is zero chance a driver won't notice you when people are crossing right there. If they're willing to run me over, they'll run over anyone. 🤷

Is it just me, or does it seem like there's always someone stepping into the crosswalk at the exact moment you're trying to drive through? 🙂

neonhound32 said:And what’s the logic behind having to get off your bike when crossing at a crosswalk? It’s always baffled me.

My assumption is that it ensures cyclists move at the same pace as pedestrians, rather than someone tearing through a crosswalk at 19 miles/h, making it impossible for drivers to spot them in time.

On a bit of a tangent, I was waiting for the light to change on a bike lane near a busy street in Chicago, when an elderly woman approaches me. She gives me this furious look and asks who gave me the right to "claim this whole lovely red lane all for myself," before ordering me to move.
So, I moved. 😁

hiddenstag5 said:This thread has been off track from the start because I think people are misinterpreting the goal. Everyone gets a bike as a kid and learns how to pedal, but that isn't really being a cyclist. It would be pointless to debate something as mundane and universal as "When my dad bought me..." or "When my mom got me..."

I don't understand why anyone would want to intentionally ruin that small joy of remembering your first bike. The photo Eppur posted is indescribably lovely. It’s a shame there isn't some random lady in the background so I could Photoshop her into a cycling enthusiasts page. I'm actually considering doing just that.

In my case, my dad didn't buy me a bike because we were short on cash; instead, he traded a crate of wine from his vineyard for a used pony. Now, you can't exactly describe that in a way that makes you sigh and say, pure poetry!, accompanied by an appropriate sniffle, but someone out there surely has a beautiful story they'd want to share with the rest of the forum.

The point here was supposed to be about what brought people to this forum—which, in my view, is recreational cycling as adults, or the moment we made a conscious choice to ride, rather than it just being a standard part of childhood like it is for everyone else.

I think we should write about that, too. 🙂

After a long hiatus, I started riding again the year before last—first through my sister's fault, and now thanks to her.
I realized how beautiful Washington, D.C. actually is when you aren't separated from it by tram glass; how there is always a breeze if you ride fast enough; and how, while riding, I can organize all the good things and conversations from the day into neat little boxes in my head, without cluttering them with frustration over traffic, crowds, or stoplights. Everything looks different from a simple saddle compared to the pavement, and I fell in love with it. 🙂

No mountain biking, no mud, no downhill descents—nothing. My apologies if I missed the mark on the topic. 🙂

Kenneth Garcia9 said:😲 😠 Yeah, it’s not exactly hilarious now either. Just completely uncalled for. I would have just said: "Sorry for trying to burden you with the massive task of finding a decent dress. I didn't realize you were too dim-witted to handle such a heavy workload." Not to mention filing a formal complaint...

Actually, I find it quite amusing now. 🙂
Even if she had a point, there was no way she should have spoken like that. Given that her colleague didn't even flinch at the remark, I assumed it wasn't just an isolated instance of bad manners, and arguing wouldn't have changed the outcome anyway.

Peter Gray2 said:Oh my gosh, what a comment! 😲 I’ve honestly only ever shopped at Mrs. Nerri’s boutique over on Main Street. I mean, okay, I did get some sewing done there twice, but the owner is just such a sweetheart. She’s genuinely wonderful—she always went out of her way to give me advice on which colors would actually suit my skin tone and which cuts would make my figure look its best. In the end, she did an absolutely stellar job. 😍

I can't recall the exact name of Mrs. Nora's shop right now; I walk past so many boutiques in that district that they all blur together, but I can look it up. 🙂 Do you happen to remember their general price range?

brightrider95 said:Try pairing a skirt with a T-shirt.
I dealt with the exact same headache. I needed something more upscale for a dinner party, but everything I tried was a disaster—either too baggy on the bottom or way too tight up top. In the end, I just threw together a tulle top and a skirt, and honestly? It looked fantastic.
Mind you, I was being pretty picky about my budget; I didn't want to blow more than $100 😬
. If cash isn't an issue for you, go check out Marina Rinaldi—part of the Max Mara group, I believe. I think their prices hover around $500.

I was considering picking up a skirt and a top, but since I’m serving as the maid of honor at this wedding, a dress feels like the more appropriate move. It isn't that money is an issue for me, but I’m already feeling pretty exhausted, and at this point, I just want to be able to zip something up and be done with it. 😁 I'll take a look at that shop you mentioned. Thanks for the tip.

Arthur Kim74 said:In the States, they have size 44, and you can definitely find some really gorgeous dresses there...

I checked out the options there earlier and only came across one dress that leaned toward being formal. Aside from the fact that it didn't quite hit the level of elegance I was looking for, it was black—and I've heard through the grapevine that wearing black to a wedding is a bit of a faux pas. Since I don't find myself attending weddings very often, I’m not entirely sure how strictly that rule is applied these days. If anyone has a different take on the etiquette or some better insight, I’d appreciate the help. 🙂
I'll take another look at this next week; perhaps I'll have something new to share then. 🙂 You're welcome. 🙂

William Nelson4 said:If it helps at all, I'm a size 8/10, and I've had those same boutique workers on Fifth Avenue look me up and down before even asking, "Looking for something for yourself? Oh, nope, we don't carry your size!"
So, seriously, don't let their stupid looks and comments get to you. If they were actually smart, they'd stock clothes they could sell to living, breathing people—people who aren't a tiny size 0 or 2... Maybe our retailers will finally realize that women come in different shapes, just like shoe stores finally figured out how to stock a size 9 or 10 without making it a whole mission. Before that, finding decent shoes was basically impossible.

A saleswoman at a shop recently made the assumption that my breasts weren't natural. She actually looked me in the eye and said, "Since you clearly had enough money for breast implants, you should be able to afford to have this dress tailored." It wasn't exactly funny at the time. 😁

Well, it’s Xnation again, and this time I’m looking for Marina Rinaldi. I’m heading out on a hunt next week, so if anyone happens to remember anything before then, it would be greatly appreciated. 🙂

I'm not entirely sure if this is the right thread for this, but I'm getting desperate enough to try my luck here.

I need a formal dress, but because I have a larger bust, nothing I try on actually fits. 😢 I wear a size 8 on the bottom, but my top is more like a size 14.
Are there any other women dealing with this same issue, and where do you usually shop for dresses?
I’ve already combed through everything on Fifth Avenue and near Madison, hit up the malls like Roosevelt Field and Mall of America, checked both Importante locations, and wandered through countless boutiques downtown, but I've come up empty.

I also looked in stores that carry plus sizes—thinking I could always tailor the bottom if the fit was right—but every single dress there feels way too serious. Can anyone recommend a shop with a more youthful, modern vibe?

After being practically kicked out of a few shops by salesclerks who basically told me they didn't carry anything for someone like me, I'm hoping someone here might actually have a useful suggestion. 😢

Thanks!