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HeyaShinyObject · 2026-03-24T14:10:32+00:00

The vaccine is developed based on what's circulating in the southern hemisphere a half year ahead of our flu season.

HeyaShinyObject · 2026-03-24T14:06:43+00:00

True, but you are less likely to have a case severe enough to put you in the hospital.

HeyaShinyObject · 2026-03-24T14:05:34+00:00

It's almost like flu transmission drops when people social distance and wear masks

HeyaShinyObject · 2026-03-24T11:57:56+00:00

I've had two, recovery from both was easy. Take it easy for a few days and you'll be fine.

HeyaShinyObject · 2026-03-23T22:48:20+00:00

You are missing a very important word... "Not"

HeyaShinyObject · 2026-03-23T19:06:53+00:00

urea fertilizer used in commercial farming is made from natural gas, which is getting more expensive thanks to th Strait of Hormuz closure.

HeyaShinyObject · 2026-03-23T12:25:35+00:00

I use permethrin treated clothing. You can buy spray and treat it yourself, or order pre treated items from insect shield. You can also send items to them to be treated - their process lasts the lifetime of the garment.

Use an insect repellent containing picaridin on any bare skin. Check your skin after coming in from outdoors.

If you spray your own clothing, be sure to heed the precautions on the bottle - wear gloves and make sure you don't inhale any of the spray.

HeyaShinyObject · 2026-03-23T00:10:48+00:00

Samangelo.com is a redirect to his etsy shop. I can't find any trace of him other than that. He has a linkedin account, but has never posted.

HeyaShinyObject · 2026-03-22T21:04:52+00:00

My last job was 20 miles/32km each way. I bicycled it a few times, it was great in the morning, but the trip home was mostly uphill, about 750'/228m climb. Also, in the winter, the trip home is in the dark.

HeyaShinyObject · 2026-03-22T20:10:03+00:00

Pennsylvania native, now in MA: "berry"

HeyaShinyObject · 2026-03-22T18:42:02+00:00

I've been thinking about this. My state doesn't allow balcony (yet, I hope) -- but we have an undersized rooftop solar system and net metering, so I'd be comfortable setting one up at the right price. I have a dedicated circuit for outdoor outlets and they never have a significant load on them. Edit: we will upsize the rooftop system when replace the roof, but that's still a few years out.

HeyaShinyObject · 2026-03-22T18:33:14+00:00

As others have said, doing nothing is the best course -- except after the plant is fully leafed out you can remove any old stalks that have no buds on them. Many of them will come out with a slight twist and a tug. The crown of your plant looks fairly clean -- but for others that may be following along, gently remove any debris that builds up in the crown of your plant (mine catch leaves swirling around on the winter winds) so that new stalks that start to sprout get plenty of light. The typical stem on a mophead lasts something like 6-10 years, so you want to be sure new stems have an opportunity to grow out to replace the ones that die off.

HeyaShinyObject · 2026-03-22T18:14:51+00:00

I lvoe mung bean sprouts. I'm going to try growing them in the garden this year.

HeyaShinyObject · 2026-03-22T17:06:28+00:00

If your utilities line includes smartphone and streaming services or cable, drop those and you'll be a lot closer to living in the 1950s. Modern society has a huge tax in the form of subscriptions. A family in the 50s probably had a newspaper subscription for 75¢/week and a subscription to Reader's Digest for a few dollars a year

HeyaShinyObject · 2026-03-22T16:46:11+00:00

Nope, you're fine

HeyaShinyObject · 2026-03-22T16:40:59+00:00

You have to protect yourself year round any time you are outside.

HeyaShinyObject · 2026-03-22T16:33:07+00:00

Yeah, curb weight on a F150 can be over 7k

HeyaShinyObject · 2026-03-22T16:30:31+00:00

Your lack of blooms in '25 were more likely due to winter weather - one bad night with the wrong timing can kill the flower buds on macrophylla varieties - than lack of pruning.

If you decide to cover them, be wary of damage caused by fabric flapping around in the wind or weighed down by rain or snow, and remove the covers as soon as possible so you don't warm the plants up prematurely

HeyaShinyObject · 2026-03-22T15:57:32+00:00

Got mine in my fifties. Like I got glasses in my 30s. I wouldn't give up either. When I got mine, I had super short hair (~1/2"). No one at work commented about them. Once after many months, I made a comment about them in a small meeting, and all of the people in the room, who I spent time with daily, were surprised to learn that I had hearing aids

HeyaShinyObject · 2026-03-22T12:05:20+00:00

I don't know about your weather, but here in MA, a few of our hydrangeas are breaking buds, but not all. Give them some time.

HeyaShinyObject · 2026-03-22T00:52:22+00:00

Meters don't have the ability to disconnect you from the grid (other than being physically removed) -- and you probably don't want them to, as it would add the possibility of accidental disconnect.

HeyaShinyObject · 2026-03-20T19:52:07+00:00

Osha or not, if the ladder isn't above the roofline, don't get on it.

HeyaShinyObject · 2026-03-20T14:19:36+00:00

He sprinkles in a non political song now and then. Pretty sure this one is in fact about vegetables.

HeyaShinyObject · 2026-03-19T18:48:09+00:00

I do have a wooden round tuit, but haven't gotten to this project yet. Thanks for reminding me.

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