RatherNerdy
RatherNerdy t1_jd8nzg3 wrote
Reply to Maine's Energy future by mainething
Additionally, beyond the fact that this isn't simple to begin with, there also the Maine Turnpike Authority, which adds another layer to any proposal.
RatherNerdy t1_jd0i1hq wrote
Reply to Moving to Waterville? by lil_splooter
Between Waterville and Augusta, there's some decent restaurants and bars. You'll find a groove.
RatherNerdy t1_jd0hwhq wrote
Reply to comment by PGids in Moving to Waterville? by lil_splooter
It used to be a good spot for food, but I never hung out for bar crowd
RatherNerdy t1_jcuuek5 wrote
Reply to Trying out Maine’s Implied Warranty Law, denied from manufacturer. Checking with the seller before I contact the attorney general! by FlappyKillmore
They almost always deny at first. Resend with additional detail, especially with the bit about the law supercedes any warranty/return policy they have.
Almost no one acknowledges the law on the first try.
RatherNerdy t1_jctp9ad wrote
Reply to Best hikes in the Saco area? by firepip22
- Clifford Park (Biddeford)
- Smith Preserve (Arundel)
RatherNerdy OP t1_jb1m8gt wrote
Reply to comment by pearithead in If you waited until 1:00 to shovel, you know what I'm talking about by RatherNerdy
I'm a Maine resident of 20 years by way of Kansas City by way of Atlanta (midtown). Welcome compadre!
RatherNerdy OP t1_jb14w9f wrote
Reply to comment by cwalton505 in If you waited until 1:00 to shovel, you know what I'm talking about by RatherNerdy
Yeah, but when you do it by feel- timing it right while it's still coming down - it's super satisfying
RatherNerdy t1_jawwkls wrote
Reply to How often are you shoveling today? by PelvisPresley208
I'm going out now (1:00) and then some cleanup later
RatherNerdy t1_j9x5h7i wrote
I've used it multiple times:
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Fan and controller for a radon mitigation system (took some back and forth with the company whose main office was in Mass)
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several Amazon purchases that were beyond the return window
RatherNerdy t1_j82m0e2 wrote
Reply to comment by Breezy207 in Did anyone else know about this? We didn't know until we got a check in the mail by punksheets29
Bub
RatherNerdy t1_j5ulx21 wrote
- Owl's Head transportation museum
- Seashore Trolley Museum
- The Abbe Museum
RatherNerdy t1_j56vk45 wrote
Reply to Meet "Tony", named one of the "ugliest" statues in Maine by BestLifeOnline.com by benpinette
Lived in Augusta for a long time, and I wanted Tony to live in my backyard to look over my fence at my neighbors.
RatherNerdy t1_j4mq4i1 wrote
Reply to comment by Syncope7 in Decentering Whiteness in Hiking and Fostering Inclusivity Outdoors by honeybeedreams
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positioned myself to interrupt staring and acknowledged I was aware of their staring
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Yes
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Family handled
Edit: you asked, I responded. There was additionally a lot of context surrounding each situation
RatherNerdy t1_j4l61xf wrote
Reply to comment by cpujockey in Decentering Whiteness in Hiking and Fostering Inclusivity Outdoors by honeybeedreams
Things I've seen in the last 5-10 years:
- staring, which is just weird
- Giving instructions on how to hike; assuming that because a person is black, they are new to hiking
- A woman that was vocally surprised to see a black family hiking, and gave a shitty "compliment".
RatherNerdy t1_j4gfin6 wrote
Reply to comment by nolyfe27 in Decentering Whiteness in Hiking and Fostering Inclusivity Outdoors by honeybeedreams
I mean, I've seen racist POS harass black hikers before and/or make ignorant comments. It's not unheard of.
RatherNerdy t1_j2ikqr0 wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Machete Attacker in Times Square from Wells by bleahdeebleah
WITAF?
RatherNerdy t1_j18mwao wrote
Reply to I have a friend who has a cabin in Maine on a lake and spends all his extra time there. Any suggestions for a Christmas gift? by DenverMobile
One of those driftwood pieces that you put on your wall with a folksy saying something like:
"Work? Can't get theyah from heeyah"
RatherNerdy t1_j0vb7k8 wrote
Bar Harbor? It's not anything like North Conway, but exploring the carriage trails in winter (snow shoe or cross country skiing) can be a ton of fun.
RatherNerdy t1_iz4y057 wrote
Reply to more to come… by Ok_Shaft
Can we stop the slow leak of photos? 6-10 at a time would be preferable.
RatherNerdy t1_iy85zcj wrote
Reply to comment by yupuhoh in 6 Month Solar Panels Update by metalandmeeples
Your generated power goes back into the CMP grid (except for what you are using at that immediate point in time) and CMP delivers it back to you. So you pay for the connection costs (mine is about $14/mo). CMP does not cut checks, you only get a kWh credit that expires 12 months from when it was generated. So you end up producing more in summer due to longer days and higher more direct sun, and then rely more on your credits during the winter months.
Now, you can also get battery storage for your produced energy, but you'll still produce more than the battery can store and you'll still have to pay CMP for the line connection.
Side note - 7-8 years break even, as well as a house value bump is a great investment.
RatherNerdy t1_iy7ywkd wrote
Reply to comment by yupuhoh in 6 Month Solar Panels Update by metalandmeeples
You get a 1:1 kWh credit
RatherNerdy t1_ixzktzs wrote
Reply to comment by TarantinoFan23 in Coincidence? I think not! Stop eating margarine! by Bad_Grammer_Girl
There's certainly an ass here, but it's not who you think it is
RatherNerdy t1_iwwf0ri wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in I just opened up a Mastodon instance for Maine folks. If you're leaving Twitter or just want to check it out, stop by. by speeb
It's a shit show. Abuse, hate speech, etc. increased hugely once he took over. He treats employees like garbage and like he's hiring from a craigslist ad. He has huge biases against anyone that doesn't align with him. Etc
RatherNerdy t1_iwqxvaj wrote
Reply to I'm not even mad anymore. by FlamingPeasant
Complete opposite of peasant burnination - peasant adolation?
RatherNerdy t1_jef1384 wrote
Reply to What’re some cool places to explore or drive north of Bangor? by [deleted]
Not north, but downeast, the Bold Coast is pretty amazing.