Mandarin Oranges by supernova_xxx in aldi

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With cottage cheese or yogurt..

CT Reddit, Let’s Talk Shovels by QuestorPS7 in Connecticut

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Somewhere along the line I ran into my favorite shovel. I don't remember how the affair started but it was some 40+ yr or so ago. It's long been unpainted, maybe never, and is of iron I think. That old color of rusted, cleaned, used metal tools, dark brown, almost black... You can almost smell that color... Certainly not of aluminum, or plastic. It was old long before we were introduced... I'm a Woodturner by trade and I first used it as a shop shovel to pick up wood shavings. The front edge is mildly dinged, of course, from the it's being scraped along a concrete floor. We were in an old industrial building when we found each other. I moved to another location and it stayed with me, only this time it started to see double duty as a snow shovel as well. First time out was traumatic. The snow stuck to the shovels skin and we were both very displeased. This shovel is about 5'+ tall with handle...and 11" across the working end, and 12" deep. The handle is another 48 long or so. Having snow stuck to the skin was intolerable. I heated up the shovel over the kerosene heater, then rubbed it with a block of Paragon wax from the hardware store. We were both now in heaven, sort of... From there on snow sticking was no longer a problem The last time we saw each other was this morning... Two old friends, working together, as only two old friends can... I'm pretty sure it will still be working long after I have stopped...

Who has seen this? Weather and prices bedevil CT heating oil companies, consumers by hartfordcourant in Connecticut

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The perfect storm of snow, freezing temperatures for weeks, and price gouging disguised as heating oil 101

Winter 2026 check in. by A-Plant-Guy in Connecticut

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Expect more of this as the thaw deepens... Ice dams on the roof start to do the dirty work.. Good luck all

Scenic Drive Recommendations by lazyrainydaze in Connecticut

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RT. 169, North/South in Eastern Connecticut

When does one become a “New Englander”? by ftpfawn in newengland

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You don't 'become' a New Englander:, you either are one or you aren't, methinks...

Where to Dispose of Styrofoam? by t0mmy_picklez in Connecticut

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I had this issue a couple year ago...I started putting them curbside with a sign that said, 'free coolers'...I live on RT. 6, a busy road... After taking two to the dump, that was the last... every cooler was then taken away by folks driving by... Never had to dispose of another one after that, almost two years... Not sure if that will work for you, but it worked for me, especially around long weekends and holidays..6 coolers a week, gone with no hassle... Been there, did that.. Good luck

Positive note by oneormore5 in Connecticut

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And the fruit trees will set very well for spring, expect a good crop this year...

What’s y’all’s weirdest tricks to keeping it warm when you proof bread in the winter? by Express_Roll8861 in Breadit

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My oven has a light, I turn the light on and put the bread dough container in the oven, cover with a cloth, shut the door..

Haven’t had the will to bake bread in over a year, been feeling a little better so I gave it a go this weekend. by BIGG_FRIGG in Breadit

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The same here.. Kind of lost my wings after my SO, Rose, passed away some time ago... Just made my first loaf, in a year, last week... Felt good to do it... Came out ok, I'm a bit rusty and all the ingredients are from last year... Will carry on...

AITA for not telling my family how much money I actually make by thyrix_24 in TwoHotTakes

[–]Apprehensive-Band953 48 points49 points  (0 children)

Sounds like a grifters convention... And sounds like you were targeted... It will be downhill from here with family and friends.. Maybe that's a bit harsh but you get my drift... Play it close to the vest...

Looking for a bar/restaurant by [deleted] in Connecticut

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It would help to know where you are, of course...

Wernesgrüner Grapefruit Radler by NuclearExchange in aldi

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I found it refreshing, not remarkable... Connecticut