That's a really good one.

I once saw an eagle swoop down and grab a baby merganser chick out of the lake. For some reason the eagle dropped it back into the lake and I watched it flounder around for a minute or two until a seagull came along and ate it. I was sobbing and yelling "No!" the entire time. That was more trauma than drama though.

No doubt. And when they teeter down the road falling into potholes and jumping with the frost heaves while you're either behind them or coming the other way, that'll cause some drama and trauma.

This is the winner.

I once had a coyote howl mere feet from my head as I lay in bed at 3am. That was pretty dramatic. I was virtually paralyzed for about 15 minutes.

Government entities aside, most small towns run on volunteerism. Check with the town you're moving to. I'm sure there's an organization or six that would welcome your energy.

No. That's why we live here.

Well, unless you count overloaded logging trucks driving on posted roads. That'll raise some dramatic hackles.

True.

BTW, you are such a lazy fuck. This will not get you banned. Next time read the rules. Pick one that will get you banned and break it. Do I have to everything for you?

lol. This is how we welcome people here.

Orvis and Patagonia have flyfishing gear for large and small women. Outdoor Research doesn't have flyfishing gear but they have plus size winter gear and some on sale right now.

Good thing it's so small. If you wanted, you might be able to drag it out of the way.

Movie money.

I think it's illegal to walk on train tracks everywhere.

Only if it's a scam.

Jesus. That qualifies for a license revocation. They are 100% hazard to others and their own self.

> P.S I am ready for summer

It's been summer all winter but with no bugs which is the best kind of summer.

>Maybe it’s possible the mining can be done in an environmentally sustainable way?

LOL. No. There is no such thing as mining in an environmentally sustainable way. There's mining and then there's clean up. What happens in between is devastating to the environment, real estate values, recreation, etc.

We can't have mines everywhere and there are mine-able materials everywhere. Just because we have a gas station in the neighborhood doesn't mean we need a refinery next to it.

Raised beds are just easier all the way around anyway, well except for installing them in the first place, but after that, easier for weeds and rodent control :-).

It might be worth getting the soil tested anyway in case roots go deeper than your raised beds and if you have kids that like to go out and play. Plus if you test early and have a problem, you can get on the list (if there's a list) for clean up assistance.

That's a relief your water is safe. Hope your garden soil, fruit trees and berry bushes are safe too.

Here's some info on getting your yard soil tested: https://extension.umaine.edu/gardening/understanding-pfas-and-your-home-garden/step-5/

I hate to break it to you but there are likely PFAS where you chose to live. It just hasn't been tested and/or mapped yet.

PFAS have been found in deer, fish and other wild edibles, not just soil and water.

I hope the money goes to testing in rural areas so the real scope of the problem is identified. We aren't even at the clean up phase yet.

While I appreciate the funding, 19 mil is peanuts compared to the scope of the problem.

Watch them swim though! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfP2rqDQovI

I believe the term here is "Bub".

I was replying to the person who said the places to move are northern Maine and western Colorado. I wasn't talking or thinking about the sites. I guess that's why I misunderstood your previous comment lol.

Oh. Ok. I disagree. Everything is in western Colorado.

What do you mean by "everything"? I'm a desert rat. Western Colorado is perfect.

Western Colorado is lovely. Just don't vote for that nutcase Boebert when you get there.