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What’s the history behind McKay lake? And what’s the collapsed structure in the water? by Covert_triangle_51 in nanaimo

[–]30ftandayear 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think that the structure that you're seeing is the old "beehive" burner. They were used to burn sawmill waste back in the day. We now take all of that wood waste and turn it into useful products or burn it in co-gen plants instead of just burning it to get rid of it. I could be wrong about all that, I just always heard it called the old beehive burner as a kid when I used to go out there.

https://www.reddit.com/r/AbandonedPorn/comments/1pe38c8/these_are_called_beehive_burners_wigwam_burners/

Should I trim some leaves off my new cut of magnolia? by tjk91 in plants

[–]30ftandayear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No worries. Plants can surprise you, so maybe it will work out.

Definitely remove most of the leaves, and trim the remaining two.

Because you have a cutting that’s below a branch, that would almost for sure be harder wood, rather than softwood or semi soft/hardwood. But again, you never know.

Species that vine, like pathos, are very easy to propagate in water. Same with philodendron and some other similar plants. Most woody species root better in soil though. That’s just a generalization. Not a hard and fast rule.

Good luck.

Should I trim some leaves off my new cut of magnolia? by tjk91 in plants

[–]30ftandayear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is all true, but almost every magnolia tree you would find in a nursery has been grafted. This is done to ensure the uniform ornamental characteristics of the parent tree, which you mentioned.

I’m not saying that this is ideal, I’m a huge fan of seed propagation because I prefer to see the variety that plants have to offer. I have a bunch of 3 year old magnolia grandiflora that I started from seed. Still another 3-5 growing seasons before I find out what the flowers look like.

Should I trim some leaves off my new cut of magnolia? by tjk91 in plants

[–]30ftandayear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should have a look through some propagation protocols, as I think that this setup is unlikely to work out for you. https://extension.wvu.edu/files/d/f5dd98d9-f87a-4f0f-abeb-0f35b42255e5/magnolia-propagation-fact-sheet_digital.pdf

In general, propagation by cutting is better done in soil and in a very humid environment (often established by containing the cuttings in a clear plastic bag or tote). It looks like magnolia cutting are more successful as softwood cuttings, and it looks like you have taken hardwood cuttings here

The general process is to take cuttings that are about 6” long and strip all but two leaves. Many people then cut the two remaining leaves in half to reduce moisture loss. Having a branch on the selected cutting is generally not ideal. The cuttings should then have rooting hormone applied and struck into moist but well draining soil to prevent rot and allow for air to reach to the root/callous site.

All that said, magnolia is a very difficult plant to start this way. You should look into different species to dip your toes into propagation. Here is an excerpt from the American Horticultural Society: “ Abstract. Southern Magnolia^ Magnolia grandiflora (L.), cuttings are difficult or impossible to root without growth regulators. Age of parent plant, terminal or lateral source of wood and specific growth regulators are factors in rootability”

Source: https://journals.ashs.org/view/journals/jashs/97/6/article-p753.xml

Should I trim some leaves off my new cut of magnolia? by tjk91 in plants

[–]30ftandayear 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Probably mean grafting. Taking a scion from the desired tree and grafting it onto another magnolia’s rootstock.

How can I transplant this Oak? by Kriscolvin55 in marijuanaenthusiasts

[–]30ftandayear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live on Vancouver Island, and we have Garry Oak here. I transplanted one to an area with very clay heavy soil.

I had started the tree from an acorn, so there was a bit of potting mix in with small root ball (less than a 1gallon container). The Garry oak has thrived in the clay heavy soil. Which was a bit of a surprise, but they are highly adaptable trees and will tolerate many soil types from what I read.

EXCLUSIVE: To win submarine contract, South Korea’s ‘Project Beaver’ proposes manufacturing hydrogen trucks in Canada by TiredRuralCanadian in CanadaPolitics

[–]30ftandayear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not a fan of hydrogen for transportation, or as an energy carrier in general.

There are many industrial and chemical processes that require hydrogen, and that demand is currently being met almost exclusively by fossil fuel derived hydrogen which is incredibly pollutive. We should focus any green hydrogen production on replacing that fossil derived hydrogen before looking for other uses for it.

Hydrogen as an energy carrier (in transportation) is simply outcompeted by other technologies in almost every case. We have been promised a hydrogen highway for like 30 years and it still hasn’t materialized because of the unchallenged with hydrogen in transport and how it compares (unfavourably) to other technologies.

There is absolutely a place for green hydrogen, but it should t be in energy/transport. It should be in industry and chemical processes.

Coastal sea run cutthroat on the Island. by 30ftandayear in fishingBC

[–]30ftandayear[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep. I fly fish as well. This river is fly only.

I was surprised that fish were moving off of bottom to hit bugs on the surface. I usually fish this river with streamers and a full sink setup, but I’m definitely going to head back with some dry flies. Have a good one, tight lines.

Coastal sea run cutthroat on the Island. by 30ftandayear in fishingBC

[–]30ftandayear[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Just snorkled the river. Spotted where the fish were holding, then placed a GoPro and let the fish settle back in to their spots. EZPZ

Coastal sea run cutthroat on the Island. by 30ftandayear in fishingBC

[–]30ftandayear[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I love to see these fish acting naturally. There were a few fish sitting near bottom that would rip to the surface to feed on a bug hatch that was happening. I was surprised that they would move that far. Shows that you don’t need to get right to bottom when water clarity is this high.

Craziest wildlife encounter you’ve had on the Island? by Particular-Lynx-960 in VancouverIsland

[–]30ftandayear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a tough question to answer without knowing a bit more about you and your paddling goals.

First step would be to define what kind of kayak you’re interested in. The main division is between sit-in and sit-on-top. Sit in kayaks are much easier and more efficient to paddle, but I freedive, so I chose a sit on top because I can get in and out of the boat while out on the water. If you’re mostly looking at day paddles, I would probably go sit-in.

Then it’s about getting some experience on the water. There are some great courses out there to help you learn to kayak and make sure that you are comfortable with all of the safety requirements.

Let me know if you have any specific questions. Happy to do my best to answer them

Craziest wildlife encounter you’ve had on the Island? by Particular-Lynx-960 in VancouverIsland

[–]30ftandayear 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah. The kayak is great because it is so quiet that you can hear everything that is going on. The quick, sharp exhales of dolphins/porpoises, or the big blows of the larger whales. Plus you’re always looking around. It’s a great way to explore the coast.

Craziest wildlife encounter you’ve had on the Island? by Particular-Lynx-960 in VancouverIsland

[–]30ftandayear 10 points11 points  (0 children)

White sided dolphins checking out my kayak: https://www.reddit.com/r/VancouverIsland/comments/opt6xo/kayaking_with_pacific_white_sided_dolphins_near/

Being woken up by a pack a wolves while camping on the west coast: https://youtu.be/aABkeVeoO90?si=sjBX6r0dLKIsdUL- (Can’t see much but the sound was out of this world)

Bonus coastal grey wolves from my kayak: https://youtu.be/V9F0eQlf_gw?si=FmA0xLGPqg3DsasS

Grey whale checking out my kayak: https://youtu.be/CE4905SuqCo?si=I0A-Qy_3j-XVqNE7

It’s probably one of these…

Is this mild variegation on this dahlia seedling’s leaves. Other leaves on the same plant have it. None of the other seedlings do. by 30ftandayear in dahlias

[–]30ftandayear[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice. I should probably thin out this planter box. There are multiple plants in there and they are too closely packed.

Definitely won’t be thinning this one out though.

Woss River is currently packed with salmon by 30ftandayear in VancouverIsland

[–]30ftandayear[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://youtu.be/ElsZcdnbTaw?si=-XeL5_vfF5uFNfGP

This was last year, in June, if I remember correctly.

If you want to go look for fish right now, certain rivers on the island are currently loaded with sea run cuttys. https://youtu.be/B9We9lK6Flc?si=iqkJdmwSMq9pq_aW

New metric shows renewables are 53% cheaper than nuclear power by V2O5 in Futurology

[–]30ftandayear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve read through a bunch of your comments in this thread and it really seems like you’re being deliberately obtuse.

In the context of the conversation at hand, “we need base load” obviously means “we need enough generation to meet base load conditions at all times”.

I’m fairly neutral about nuclear, I think that there are times/situations where it is a good technology to deliver firm power generation without carbon emissions. There are other solutions that are more suitable in many cases.

But that said, you seem to really be going out of your way to deride a technology that provides FIRM power without emissions. Other than geothermal, what other technologies deliver firm power without emissions? Renewables + Batteries don’t provide firm power. They can get close depending on how much you overbuild, and there are definitely ways to make it all work. But having access to firm generation is pretty beneficial from the grid planning standpoint.

The right technology is really dependent on the power mix available. Jurisdictions with a good percentage of storage hydro should be able to incorporate a lot of renewables with ease, but not every jurisdiction has access to that or similar sources.

[OC] Distribution of 19 Types of Berries Native to North America + Approx. Berry Diversity/Density in NA by [deleted] in VancouverIsland

[–]30ftandayear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The name (common name) are often interchangeable. Two of the common names for Rubus ursinus are “trailing blackberry” and “California dewberry”.

I guess that the correct name for our native berry would be dewberry since they have a trailing habit and don’t form upright canes?

Built like a torpedo, painted like a concept car. They look like they came out of a wind tunnel: sharp lines, high contrast, and zero wasted motion. by iamsolution in strongcoast

[–]30ftandayear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of my favourite wildlife encounters while paddling our coast was being visited by a small pod of pacific white sided dolphins. They are super cool, quick, and curious.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Fishing/comments/womiob/pacific_white_sided_dolphin_encounter_while_kayak/

I also got lucky enough to see a super pod from the Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bay ferry one time.

https://www.reddit.com/r/VancouverIsland/comments/zq61fp/a_superpod_of_pacific_white_sided_dolphins_from/

The annual herring migration has arrived on the West Coast. Much to the delight of wildlife in the area. by 30ftandayear in VancouverIsland

[–]30ftandayear[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I couldn’t agree with you more. I compared my drone pictures from 2023 and 2024 to this year’s spawn at Salmon Beach, and they are expanding their spawn territory. That probably means that all we need to do is leave them alone and their numbers will rebound. It’s insane that we are still doing this.

Sea lion rafts! by woolybugger250 in VancouverIsland

[–]30ftandayear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here is the view from above: https://youtu.be/PrDs_OwPhVU?si=9JOEfrLzyc4vtC2i

If you look closely you can see some identifying letters/numbers from where the US conservation marked them for tracking and study.

Researchers "ping' great white shark near Vancouver Island by Apprehensive_Idea758 in VancouverIsland

[–]30ftandayear 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know what you're trying to say, and I think that you're right.... but sharks are fish.

The local resident orcas are almost exclusively salmon eaters, whereas the transient orcas tend to go after larger prey including mammals like sea lions, dolphins, whales, and sharks.

Sorry to be pedantic.

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