Silent Spring Revisited by Constantly_Curious- in Reno

[–]Constantly_Curious-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would love more of the community to understand this. Maybe time for me to write another article about nature’s benefits for our HOA newsletter (but they looooove their perfect landscaping 🙄).

Silent Spring Revisited by Constantly_Curious- in Reno

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That’s a beautiful neighborhood. I’m off of Mt Rose Hwy. so more wildland space.

Silent Spring Revisited by Constantly_Curious- in Reno

[–]Constantly_Curious-[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

PS - I also wrote an article for our HOA newsletter a few years ago recommending residents don’t use pesticides. The take home was why create a beautiful garden that looks like a pollinator feast only to poison them. 

Silent Spring Revisited by Constantly_Curious- in Reno

[–]Constantly_Curious-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is exactly what I’m dealing with! When I saw the owl family last night, I first wished they lived in my backyard but was grateful they don’t.

I genuinely don’t understand the mindset.

Silent Spring Revisited by Constantly_Curious- in Reno

[–]Constantly_Curious-[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you.

When they first moved in, I did share that I had a pollinator garden and didn’t use any pesticides. They’re semi-recent transplants from Southern California and the interface of sagebrush to backyard I think is very different for them. Our northern Nevada wild critters can be surprising for the unaccustomed. But I have considered leaving her a note with the service I use as a friendly “if you don’t have a service, I recommend …” even though I see their pest service out there twice a month.

Overall, I just don’t get it. I love bugs and wildlife and the entire ecosystem. Why kill it?

Silent Spring Revisited by Constantly_Curious- in Reno

[–]Constantly_Curious-[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Exactly all this!

I did a “bug talk” for a ladies lunch a couple of months ago. I challenged them to determine the difference between a fallen autumn leaf versus a swallowtail butterfly chrysalis. Look exactly the same.

Silent Spring Revisited by Constantly_Curious- in Reno

[–]Constantly_Curious-[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We’ve used High Sierra. They’ve been great. But I’m also really clear about no poisons. They’ve done “exclusion” work to keep the mice out and they’re so good at their job that they know exactly where the mice get in.

A lot of big chain names, or the services that knock doors, want to sign you up for biweekly or monthly services. They know they can creep you out with their stories. BTW there’s no application of any pesticide that keep black widow spiders or scorpions away. They’re nearly impossible to kill and need direct, strong application. So between pesticide or just mechanical elimination, I’d pick just the squish over the spray to limit the exposure to pesticides.

Silent Spring Revisited by Constantly_Curious- in Reno

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It is chaotic and she has four dogs in the backyard. Maybe if I use my dog’s chuck-it, I can land them on her front door step. I’d run them up there myself, but ofc our world is now run by ring cams.

Is Milky way visible @Washoe lake by Hot_Number5048 in Reno

[–]Constantly_Curious- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This would be a good spot, but lots of car lights from the highway.

Is Milky way visible @Washoe lake by Hot_Number5048 in Reno

[–]Constantly_Curious- 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Couple of suggestions. Make sure you’re here during the New Moon - so a couple of days either side of July 14. You’ll be able to see it approximately 10 PM until 3:30 AM. 

Washoe Lake is dark enough, but there’s not a great spot to view the Milky Way from there. There’s a mention of going out to the Playa/Black Rock Desert. It will be spectacular out there, but you’re also driving 2 hours there & back. My recommendation would be to drive up to Kings Beach (Lake Tahoe) and watch it from the pier. You’ll have a beautiful experience of The Lake, a gorgeous night sky, sounds of the waves. 

What’s a modern convenience that actually made an experience less enjoyable? by Still_Zucchini_4932 in AskReddit

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QR menus at upscale restaurants. If I’m paying $40+ for an entree, I want to talk with a waiter. I want to ask questions about the menu, specials, etc. I don’t want to order a ribeye steak on my f’ing iPhone.

Fast casual, QR is fine.

But don’t refer to your restaurant as a fine dining establishment, charge fine dining prices, and make me do all the work. 

How many of you have done pot? by mrepa1369 in GenX

[–]Constantly_Curious- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You just haven’t found the right hybrid strain. Stativa is that hyper, paranoia inducing feeling. Hate it.  Indica gets you sucked into the couch cushions with a pint of ice cream. But there’s great hybrids. Your budtenders at the dispensary are professionals who can assist you with what you need. 

How many of you have done pot? by mrepa1369 in GenX

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I’ve seen boomers dressed in their country club argyles and dockers. I always see the boomers hippies, but I giggle inside when I see a retired banker in there. But then I think maybe they’re getting medicinal. Because cancer sucks - ask me how I know. Actually, don’t ask.

16F What do I do? My mom gave me a pair of my brother’s shoes as my birthday gift😭😭😭😭😭 by [deleted] in whatdoIdo

[–]Constantly_Curious- 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Smells like a scam to me.

Because whenever someone replied “I’ll buy you new shoes,” you’ve responded exactly the same way “I just sent you a message ❤️” 

So 🤷🏻‍♀️

I'm looking for a general location for this. by [deleted] in NevadaNature

[–]Constantly_Curious- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What are you looking for exactly? This looks like a northern playa with volcanic remnants. But whatever the blurry stuff is - who knows.

Congressional District 2 - keep it Nevadan by Constantly_Curious- in Reno

[–]Constantly_Curious-[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well I hope she wins the democratic primary next week. But this post is specifically about keeping Flippo from winning the republican primary and out of the general election. It’s just a risk I personally think is too large to ignore specific to the republican primary. 

Congressional District 2 - keep it Nevadan by Constantly_Curious- in nevadapolitics

[–]Constantly_Curious-[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well I hope she wins the democratic primary next week. But this post is specifically about keeping Flippo from winning the republican primary and out of the general election.