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[–] 6368_39162@lemm.ee 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (4 children)

Window cleaning tips specific to the fea? I seem to have a drunk flying fairy problem.

https://imgur.com/a/umXcFnV

[–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Witchhazel & dishwashing liquid - 1 to 3 ratio. Just spray on lightly and wipe off. You can get fancy and use rowan wood and red thread, but finding rowan in this country is a chore. Alternatively, put your clothes on inside out to render yourself invisible to the fae. Also invisible to a lot of other people who are going to be too polite to mention your sartorial choices.

[–] 6368_39162@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Three times my height of course, and with a stone with a natural hole.

[–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Of course! I've found the stone with a hole is more effective if carried in the hand, or at least tied to a piece of string for using as bolas. Works on more than just fae too.

[–] 6368_39162@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I like bolas! Much more effective on muggers than a bowl of milk. Though you might get a +5 confusion if you tried

[–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I've never tried a bowl of milk on muggers. I thought they ate fish. But maybe I am wrong.

[–] 6368_39162@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This may depend upon the species of mugger, but I believe the littles do like a drop left on the porch

[–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago

I believe baked goods are also considered highly acceptable too. Presumably to have with the milk.

[–] useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Hey cool! Looks like an album cover!

[–] 6368_39162@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I was gonna say maybe a Christian Death cover but that is equally amazing thank you☺️

[–] baconmash@aussie.zone 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

If no one believes in fairies, they cease to exist.

[–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Bloody Disney has a lot to answer for, but this is the major one. Wrong on all counts.

[–] baconmash@aussie.zone 1 points 1 year ago

that’s what fairies would say

[–] 6368_39162@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Then what just bit your ankle?

[–] baconmash@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)
[–] 6368_39162@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

An infestation of fairies is probably less hassle than bed bugs, not that I’d wish either upon a purveyor of fine breakfasts

[–] baconmash@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'd summon fairies if I have bed bugs. Had them before. Almost traded my soul to get rid of them.

[–] kudra@aus.social 2 points 1 year ago

@baconmash @6368_39162 there is a way. It's actually being commercialised overseas but last I checked hadn't come to AU because the market is too small.

[–] just_kitten@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] baconmash@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I'm your buddy, paw

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Mix equal parts vinegar and water, add an iron ingot and steep under the full moon.

Using this may trigger combat so keep a thorn in your pocket

[–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Keeping a thorn in the pocket triggers more than just combat - it triggers MENDING. Which is a form of combat I guess.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago

Yeah you gotta keep the passives going