u/ChiefKelso

So, two weeks ago I posted this:

https://www.reddit.com/r/AltraRunning/s/2S0B4bvOKq

I got some good advice here. I went to a podatrist. She said I walked on the outside of my feet which angers the bunion. She liked the Altra shoes and wide toe box and then modified the insole on the spot, putting a sticky pad under the insole just right under the bunion towards the bottom of my foot. She said custom orthotics should fix issue, but ultimately they won't arrive before my 2 week trip to Italy in a week and a half. She also said to use anti-inflammatory cream and I did both, and the bunions are seemingly calming down.

But now, there's a new issue, behind my right ankle is now sore, wondering if I should take the padding she put out. I see Achilles discomfort is common with zero drop like these, but I've been wearing them on and off for 3-4 months now, and it seems like only after she put the pad in they got irritated.

I also went to a Fleet Feet and tried on a bunch of different shoes. Did not like Hokas, but found a Saucony that fit decent. The Topo shoe felt nice but maybe needed a wide which they didn't have. Ultimately, the best fitting shoe I found was a medium width Altra FWD Via 2, which I purchased. Hopefully these work but a little nervous as shoes tend to hurt my feet after the in store try period.

I've been unable to find shoes that don't agitate my feet, except for my lowa renegade gtx hiking boots in size 9 wide.

I'm not looking to get crazy use out of them, really just everyday use and maybe wear to work if I can get a neutral color, and maybe a light hike if I'm not feeling the boots.

I had high hopes for altra with the wide toe box, and bought a pair of lone peaks in size 9 wide from REI 4 months ago. I wore them on and off, and there were some growing pains with them. I remember early on after a weekend of walking with them my legs, hips, and back were extremely sore, but I think I since adjusted to them.

But they're kind of still bothering the bunion, the width may be fine but there's this seam that when my foot bends it lands like on the bunion. I consulted AI (which I don't normally do but literally every shoe bothers my feet so I figured why not), and it suggested based on my lowa renegade sizing to try size 9.5 lone peaks.

I exchanged the lone peaks, wore them for a week and they initially felt better but the same issue. I though the regular 9.5 was not wide enough so went with 9.5 wide. The seam issue is still present but the weird thing now is thay my foot will still kind of hurt walking barefoot.

Any tips?

We are staying in Brindisi for about 1 week in early September. While we do plan to use the train for some day trips, we would like to use our car for about 2 day trips. But, where do I park?

The only secure lots are kind of far like 2-3km and airport lots, and appear to require advance reservations which may be tricky with out in/out every few days.

Otherwise, I guess street parking is an option, but that seems a little stressful and I don't have experience with that. Also slightly concerned about car theft in Puglia.

So questions:

1. Do I actually need a guarded lot? Is car theft really that much of an issue?

2. Am I going to struggle to find street parking? I understand white is free and blue is paid, but how do I pay?

Sorry for the dumb questions. I thought with this trip being in Puglia, parking would be a little easier.

The only piece of footwear I own that doesn't not irritate my feet are Lowa Renegade GTX hiking boots in US 9 wide size. Too bad its impractical to wear these during summer. I also wear dress shoes to work, which started irritating my feet.

I've had some tailor bunion issues on my right foot for a few years. It started with ski boots which were punched out and have been fine ever since. Then it got worse with a pair of narrow hiking boots and developed on my left foot. The bunions aren't terribly by any means, especially if you go over to r/bunions and compare, but they still hurt. Interestingly enough, I went on a ski trip in January where I only wore my hiking boots and ski boots the entirety of the weeklong trip and my feet never felt better.

I want to get new shoes, but almost everything irritates them. I bought a pair of altra lone peaks in size 9 wide but they are still bothering me slightly. Out of ideas, I don't usually use AI, but I asked it what to try if lowa renegade in 9 wide fit my feet and referenced bunion pain. It recommended Altras and Lems shoes, both a half size up at 9.5.

So I ordered new altras (both 9.5reg and 9.5 wide) as well as Lems primal zen and primal 3. I figured I could walk around the house (indoors) and return if they dont fit. I saw the correct toes things on the lems site and ordered them out of curiosity.

Because I seems to have so many footwear issues, im skeptical these will work. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

Edit: my biggest issue now is dress shoes. I wear 5 days a week and currently use a pad around the bunion to protect it. It works OK. I can get away with wearing all black running shoes or trail runners at work, so was hoping to find something I csn wear at work and everyday.

What a great concert in Albany last night! This was our second time seeing Shinedown, but I've also seen Smith and Myers before.

They put on an amazing performance. I was really happy because they played 45 and The Crow & the Butterfly in the acoustic set. The arena seemed pretty amped for 45. I wish they played more Amaryllis album (especially I'll Follow You), but I get it they have lots of albums now. Last concert we got to hear a real throwback In Memory My wife was super excited about Young Again.

Brent explained how the drummer (i think thats who he was referring to) threw out his back in the last 24hrs and had to go to a clinic in Albany. As a result, Zach remarked that he (Barry) was currently "higher than Jesus's sandals" and "probably couldn't tell if he's in Albany or Albania right now." I thought Josh Sturm and Zack Mack did a great job filling in for Eric Bass. Zack mostly stood in the spot but Josh was super into it and fun to watch. Brent mentioned how the two of them stepped up learning 45 songs in 4 days.

This was out first time to MVP, and we were warned it was loud so we brought earplugs. I saw another thread of someone saying the CT show was super loud also, so maybe consider bringing earplugs if your show is in a smaller arena like these. The previous concert we went to was at MSG, and I thought the sound quality was far superior there as opposed to MVP. I think I enjoyed the MVP concert slightly better though. Poor Claudio of Coheed and Cambria was absolutely drowned out by the instruments.

Anyway, what an awesome show and hopefully anyone else going to the tour has a great time! I got a Sound of Madness shirt with the crows!!!

Edit: Zach's cover of Kyptonite was quite fun as well and they signed someone's Shinedown themed prosthetic leg and held it up

I'm looking for info related to Concetta Mormile, born Concetta Ferrara on 15 June 1886.

https://www.familysearch.org/en/tree/person/details/GJGX-WVP

A death index record of Concetta Ferrara claim her parents were Antonio Ferrara and Rose Martino.

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2WTN-8BK?lang=en

In a previous thread about this a few weeks ago, someone found her marriage certificate. This indicates her last name may of been Fenari, not Ferrara, but I think this may be a typo

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSV4-4S4H-C?view=fullText&keywords=Concetta%2C1907&lang=en&groupId=M9CY-98K

Her son Raymond listed her on his WW2 draft card as Concetta Ferrara.

At this point:

• I've checked antenati (although i will admit not sure if using properly)
• I searched FS for Concetta Ferrara's born in Italy in 1885 and 86. Nothing with those parents names
• I searched FS trying to find documents on her parents

I dont think her parents came to the US, as there are no clear records of them or death recorss being linked to Concetta. Any help is appreciated.

First week of September. Would like to do a boat tour on our trip but are debating something in Gargano out of Mattinata or something out of Monopoli. Would Monopoli be more busy?

Both are about the same distance from where we are staying. Wondering it Mattinata boat tour might feel more secluded despite being a bigger boat.

I used the same recipe for both, which is:

1. Wash 12 organic lemons with water and clean/new sponge. Let dry.
2. Peel lemons, avoiding pith, and combine with 750mL everclear 190. Steep for 3 days.
3. Combine 3.5 cups water with 2.5 cups sugar. Heat until sugar dissolve. Let cool.
4. Strain peels out and combine alcohol with water/sugar mixture. Let sit in dark place for at least 3 weeks.

There were some minor differences between recipes:

• 1st batch had 131g of peel at step 2 and 1896mL after step 4, which i added 100mL more to make an even 2L.
• 2nd batch had slightly more peel at step 2 and 2091mL after step 4. So I didnt add any extra water.

The 1st batch turned out great, which I made about 1yr ago. We went to taste the 2nd batch compared to the last bottle of the old batch. The 2nd batch had a harsh alcohol burn despite it being at about 34% alcohol. Strangely enough, the 1st batch which previously tasted great, now had a harsh chemical aftertaste.

Question:

1. What went wrong with the 2nd batch? The only other difference is I used differen organic lemons and the everclear 190 was already opened vs new bottle.
2. What happened to 1st batch after a year? I store them at room temp in glass click top bottles from Amazon. The bottle I am currently drinking resides in the freezer, but this last bottle was at room temp in basement until recently.

Bonus points if I can park at Skyview and walk. I realized the World Cup Final is 3pm on the same day my wife bought tickets to see Noah Kahan at Citi Field at 7.

Edit: also any good standing spots for concerts? Our tix aren't together so may just stand somewhere in concourse

With the controversy of the restaurant in Latham, where are you going instead?

I moved here 6 months ago and am super picky about Italian food as I cook a lot of Italian American and Italian food at home. Haven't really been to any restaurants in the area but found some other places i enjoy:

• Pellegrino's

• Cardonas

• Via Ravioli in Coxsackie

• Nic's Trattoria: I havent been here but looks legit

Share some recommendations! Bonus points if the restaurant has neopolitan pizza or wood fired personal pizzas!

Kind of a double whammy with the store no longer in use and a paid tier to import 20 georeferenced maps for $35 yearly. Any similar apps that are easy to use?

I was thinking after lunch, but not sure exactly what time they are all gone by.

I thought I had everything figured out for my Italian relatives, but after circling back to a branch I hadn't looked at in a bit, I realized the claim that they were both from Accera was only sources off someone else's family tree with no documentation.

I'm looking for info related to Concetta Mormile, born Concetta Ferrara on 15 June 1886.

https://www.familysearch.org/en/tree/person/details/GJGX-WVP

A death index record of Concetta Ferrara claim her parents were Antonio Ferrara and Rose Martino.

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2WTN-8BK?lang=en

I figured out her husband, Antonio Mormile (23 Nov 1879), came from Naples, not Accera as claimed (although its basically a suburb of Naples). I found this on his naturalization record, which claims Concetta birthday is 20 Sep 1886, different from death record. This is the correct people though because their children's names on this record all all correct. It also says Antonio immigrated in 1904 abroad the ship Roma. I tried searching for records of this ship and dates to see if they came over together, but I cant find anything.

I've been searching ancestry and familysearch and I'm a bit stuck.

It was from a hut in the Dolomites called Rifugio Buffaure and they were served in a cheese, mushroom and maybe truffle sauce. I'm not super focused on recreating the sauce, but just the polenta gnocchi themselves, which had such a unique and wonderful texture.

For starters, I've never made polenta and I'm really bad with dough. I used a recipe I found of giallozafferano, which was basically 500g hardened leftover polenta (cut in pieces, 120g 00 flour, 30g parmigiano, and 1 egg.

I cooked instant polenta from scalfani brand the night before, ate it as a side. I added some butter and parmigiano to it, and it was fine. It was smooth and warm but maybe a little too much water flavor if that makes sense.

Anyway, I cut my hardened polenta into small chunks and combined it with everything above. I tried working it into one piece but it was really sticky and stuck to my hands a lot. But it didn't stick to itself either, so I just had sticky chunks that wouldn't stay together. I gradually added some more flour and then some water, but it didn't really help. I gave up.