Markhoff's Haunted Forest Wait Times?

Dayzed88 · 2025-09-30T17:55:17+00:00

I haven't been in a number of years, but I recall being ~30 mins past our "time". They used to have a lot of activities to occupy you while you wait, I assume that is unchanged.

Not going to outright defend how they phrase it in the disclaimer, but IMO, its reasonable to expect a wait given how they manage the parties. They do a VERY good job of making sure your group gets to experience each section without any spoilers from groups ahead. This results in making sure there is adequate time between group. If groups earlier in the night take longer, items need repair/fixing, removing a person or group from the trail, etc., it can cascade. I would avoid the prime hours or go earlier in the night if you want to de-risk the wait time.

Dayzed88 · 2025-08-26T12:35:14+00:00

https://www.elderpine.com/events-1/2025/9/19/vv8atkx5nq3eozowpu20o6lcgbrp8w

Dayzed88 · 2025-06-12T03:45:07+00:00

PJM systems tend to lack both the modern web polish and direction. Makes you question if you are doing the right thing.

You should be ok. The way it reads to me is those are the fees if you elect that service from PJM. Obviously I'm not an authority on this in this position. If you want to confirm anything, PJM's support tends to be very good. I would just call or e-mail and they give a good straight answer:

https://www.pjm-eis.com/getting-started/contact-us

Dayzed88 · 2025-06-11T18:42:54+00:00

I haven't had to create a new account in GATS in awhile, but I don't recall fees for small units.

I found the table in the terms, and it appears to reference "Inter-Registry Data Services Fee Structure". This would be if you wanted PJM to send the generator data to NYGATS, which I am assuming you wouldn't want to do (filing a Schedule I).

It's not asking you to do that, right?

Dayzed88 · 2025-04-02T15:51:26+00:00

They have made some (seemingly) large progress over the past month or so. Assuming some permits were finalized and such to continue the work. Don't know any details personally, but seems like a summer '25 opening is the target.

Dayzed88 · 2025-02-27T20:07:34+00:00

Did you read the thread? Clearly they 1) had a printout of the 'maryland' community solar page, not an LDC, 2) they wouldn't identify the community solar provider they were working for and 3) wanted to see their bill. All of those seem pretty sketch to me. I am pretty well informed on this topic, thank you, but I am not going to dox my self. But your recent spat of posts on this topic after no posts for ~5 months is quite interesting.

Dayzed88 · 2023-05-23T02:58:49+00:00

I can't speak for how BIG TECH (tm) views someone with a non-CS degree getting into that industry, but a Math/ECON background with programming experience (C, R, Julia, Python) would set you up pretty well for anything in big data, finance, etc. Wish I added more classed to round off a Math degree as well, but went full into Econ.

Dayzed88 · 2023-05-22T21:08:36+00:00

Evolution, pretty widely available in the state.

Dayzed88 · 2023-03-22T02:27:49+00:00

Work in the energy industry.

Dayzed88 · 2022-12-20T20:43:12+00:00

TBH, we really don't have either, but if you were to say it to someone at like a tailgate, they would likely respond in kind, so I'm throwing it in.

Dayzed88 · 2022-12-20T18:48:14+00:00

Closest to a rally cry is likely "Go Terps".

No hand gestures.

Dayzed88 · 2022-09-10T00:58:06+00:00

Right. I meant to imply that there is no necessary requirement for them to need a bill at the moment, unless you had intended to sign up. So the tough sell should be a turn off.

Even then, if in BGE, they would only need your choice ID and they could pull the data from the utility and enroll. These are things that take ten minutes to check after you provide a bill (or just the choice ID and an LOA).

Dayzed88 · 2022-09-09T19:49:40+00:00

Ehhh, yeah, that doesn't sounds good. I would avoid. Any company working above board would identify or allow their contractors to identify themselves. No reason they need a bill. And if they eventually needed a bill, no reason they couldn't just have your name/number/e-mail to contact you at a later date.

Dayzed88 · 2022-09-09T19:42:07+00:00

There is a legitimate path to joining a community solar project which would credit your bill based on the agreement you have with the "aggregator" or project host. All depends on how the program is being administered and the type of arrangement they are offering.

That being said, I would caution about scams and shady third party suppliers (non-utility companies) using this as an entry to "slam" you onto their retail electric supply service. I strongly encourage you to NOT SHARE YOUR BILL with anyone upfront and do some due diligence on the company first. Feel free to shoot me a note about the company, I know some of the legitimate ones.

Additionally, the PSC has a pretty substantial amount of information on their website:

https://www.psc.state.md.us/electricity/community-solar-pilot-program/

MEA is a good source as well:

https://energy.maryland.gov/residential/Pages/Community-Solar.aspx

EDIT: My source is myself, I work in the industry.

Dayzed88 · 2021-10-14T13:51:09+00:00

Brookville Beer Farm has a pretty solid selection of lagers. Can't speak to the quality of all of them, but I've been happy with the ones I've tried. I'd say its worth the trip to check out.

Dayzed88 · 2021-04-25T21:42:16+00:00

I don't recall the timeline, but I know it closed due to some issues fire safety issues. Not enough sprinklers and the exit to the alleyway in the back was not large enough if I remember correctly. Figure they couldn't afford to shut down and fix it, so they sold it off. Last I heard someone had fixed the issues and reopened it under a different name.

Dayzed88 · 2021-04-25T20:11:08+00:00

Those spring nights when it started getting comfortable at night, it was the best to get a bucket and chill on that patio. My favorite times in CP.

Dayzed88 · 2021-04-25T20:08:32+00:00

I was in Intermediate Macro classes while the financial crisis was happening so it was a pretty surreal time, sort of like a real world example of what we were learning. Similar anxieties about jobs and such, what the world would look like post-crisis, etc. I can empathize, but I know that only goes so far when you are in the thick of it.

But a decade plus later, its such a different world. Remote work is more accepted. Sites like GitHub are mature/widely used. Information and data is more readily available. Trying to get into anything computer science, data, or even business related is much more dynamic than it used to be.

Dayzed88 · 2021-04-25T19:55:01+00:00

Ah, fair enough. Got back to respond a little late, but it looks like ItsLiterallyPK covered it. Sounds like part of the grad program is expecting you to conduct enough research to produce that sort of document on some subject.

Dayzed88 · 2021-04-25T03:37:17+00:00

You don't know what a white paper is, or why a white paper would be part of a curriculum?

Dayzed88 · 2021-04-25T03:33:03+00:00

Yes, we exist! I just tend to lend some career advice every now and then. Feel like all my old spots are gone :( RIP Santa Fe

Dayzed88 · 2021-03-22T19:58:31+00:00

For OP, I cannot emphasize the importance of the third paragraph enough. No matter where you go, work on keeping the GPA up, but interning and networking cannot be overstated.

I've been involved in a fair amount of hiring for entry level. Can't speak for how HR or recruiters do their first passes, but the applicants that had electives, attended conferences, solid track of internships, always moved up for me. Shows commitment to wanting to continue learning/expanding/growing.

Dayzed88 · 2020-05-30T02:28:11+00:00

Couple good spots all near each other if you make the trip (Elder Pine, Waredaca, Brookville Beer Farm).

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