reefer_roulette
reefer_roulette t1_j72h53q wrote
Reply to Winter Barn by Outrageous-Outside61
I worked in a barn that was half cows, half horses. The cow side was always warm and the horse side was almost always frozen. The heat the cows put out is impressive.
Just a wicked cool dudeSubmitted by reefer_roulette t3_zha23b in newhampshire
reefer_roulette t1_ixnvl4v wrote
Reply to I live in Nashua NH, Any insect expert that can help me identify the source of these? This window is in my living room above some indoor plants. by teddyjr32378
100% fungus gnats.
You're probably over watering your plant. They are attracted to moisture and decaying matter in the soil. They're harmless to you and your plants but they're annoying as hell.
Instead of pesticides, try repotting it in drier soil with better drainage and water it less. The larva lives in the soil. Vacuum the adults (shown), clean the window area and repot.
Don't put rocks at the bottom of a pot for drainage - it leaves a pool of water for the roots to rot in and the gnats to be attracted to. You don't need stones or sand on the soil either. Use a good soil mix with perlite (the white stuff in potting soil) and stop watering so much.
reefer_roulette t1_ivt36ik wrote
Reply to comment by ringomanzana in What is your least favorite winter prep job? Mine is stacking wood. by GrayHairedRacer
If I’m having a frustrating day I’ll go stack wood to help release the stress. I don’t really enjoy it but at least I’m being productive while having a temper tantrum.
reefer_roulette t1_ivj8ig9 wrote
There’s a hateful hill, too.
reefer_roulette t1_iv0f0g1 wrote
Reply to comment by Status_Mechanic in Is it just me or do 50% of people always drive high beams on? by aspiringharlequin
This is my favorite thing to do, since it’s usually all I can do haha
reefer_roulette t1_iuhfvth wrote
Reply to comment by vtmosaic in Why are valleys like the ones in Granville, Hubbardton called “Gulf”? Are there other such “Gulf”’s in VT? by Vermalien
Oddly I’ve heard gulch used more in New Hampshire too. I hiked the ice gulch trail one year. There’s ice and snow until July out there under/near all the rocks.
Edit: I thought that link had better info than just a map, basically.
reefer_roulette t1_iuhflk9 wrote
Reply to Why are valleys like the ones in Granville, Hubbardton called “Gulf”? Are there other such “Gulf”’s in VT? by Vermalien
I don’t know why they’re called gulfs, but there are others and some over in New Hampshire too.
It seems like they all have terrain in common - usually steep, almost vertical, ledgy/rocky land with a road that winds along a stream or small river. It’s almost always dark, mossy and narrow. Like a deep ravine I guess.
That’s just my observations after wondering the same thing.
reefer_roulette t1_itu8p8n wrote
Reply to Signs along I-93 by Exit 4 by sje46
We’re they hand painted or stenciled like this? I wonder if that Ralph Smart guy has been moving east.
The ones linked are all over the western side of the state through Vermont way out to New York.
reefer_roulette t1_isxib0g wrote
Reply to Is wood cheaper than oil? by wholeWheatButterfly
Since it differs here’s my scenario:
100+ year old, 1,100 SF house with poor insulation at best.
I heat with ONLY wood, no back up. Green wood cost me $260/cord this spring. Bought 5 but use about 4 cords a year give or take.
Wood stove is an Atlanta stove works “huntsman” model. It’s a glorified sheet metal box from the late 50s. Works 1000% times better than my defiant did.
reefer_roulette t1_isnqn1h wrote
Reply to comment by Mission-Document5257 in Depression support groups? by cowpony
Was going to say I saw signs in Keene about this. Over 30 support groups it said, IIRC.
reefer_roulette t1_jd33vdo wrote
Reply to If you could choose, would you prefer private well water or town water by kellogsmalone
Town water so when the power goes out, I still have heat (wood stove) and water. I wouldn't mind having a separate well for gardening and such though.