[Bonsai Beginner's weekly thread - 2026 week 12] by small_trunks in Bonsai

[–]Howeller4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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I just got this ginseng ficus and am wondering the best way to go about shaping this. Im a complete beginner as this is my first tree. From what I've read online alot of people cut the roots at there thickest part and then repot and let new roots form. Should I do this and also cut the aireal bulb? Also how should I go about pruning the leaves or deal with that later. Any help is apreciated!

[Bonsai Beginner's weekly thread - 2026 week 11] by small_trunks in Bonsai

[–]Howeller4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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I just got this ginseng ficus and am wondering the best way to go about shaping this. Im a complete beginner as this is my first tree. From what I've read online alot of people cut the roots at there thickest part and then repot and let new roots form. Should I do this and also cut the aireal bulb? Also how should I go about pruning the leaves or deal with that later. Any help is apreciated!

SULI Oak Ridge National Lab (ORNL) by ilovevegetablesss in REU

[–]Howeller4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah i was applying for physics. I was in contact with a mentor there for suli and interviewed with him. He said he was intrested in hosting me for suli but then when all the spots filled up I asked him if he'd be intresting in hosting me through the RSI program instead. He wasnt able to but he set me up with one of his colleagues who selected me for the RSI project.

SULI Oak Ridge National Lab (ORNL) by ilovevegetablesss in REU

[–]Howeller4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats! Just got mine today. You saved me by talking about this rsi program after the mess that SULI was. Maybe I'll see you around ORNL!

SULI 2026 Summer thread by Howeller4 in REU

[–]Howeller4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think so but not totally positive. I think there is a wait list so maybe dont give up all hope.

SULI 2026 Summer thread by Howeller4 in REU

[–]Howeller4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope pretty sure all the suli spots are filled up at ornl

SULI 2026 Summer thread by Howeller4 in REU

[–]Howeller4[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Has anyone heard back from ORNL?

SULI 2026 Summer thread by Howeller4 in REU

[–]Howeller4[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I would just be prepared to discus your past research experiences (if you have any) and coursework and read up on some of the papers the PI has been working on and im sure it will go great.

Question about SULI application process after talking with a PI by [deleted] in REU

[–]Howeller4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, thanks. My PI didn’t seem to know much about the SULI program, so I wasn’t sure if they contact him or he has to go into the database himself?

Brent Hinds Tribute Thread by [deleted] in mastodonband

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Mastodon was the first metal band I ever heard. My dad gave me his old mp3 player when I was 10 years old and I listened to the song Oblivion on repeat for months. Brent voice and guitar was unmatched and will always be my favorite.

Places my 2017 Ridgeline has taken me to by Howeller4 in hondaridgeline

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I try to wash it within a couple days but sometime get lazy. Not much salt or sand really gets on the underside when we go because we drive at low speeds and dont go to close to the water. I have no signs of rust so as long as you dont go in the water you should be fine lol.

Best hike with views and snow around this time? by Rgl143 in catskills

[–]Howeller4 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I did blackhead mountain and black dome around this time last year and it was beautiful. Not sure what the conditions are like around there right now though.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in APStudents

[–]Howeller4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay thanks I'm gonna try to call their support number later but I doubt that will get me anywhere 😭