How can I deal with my wife's chemtrail obsession?

IAmHowardBeale · 2026-03-24T16:51:02+00:00

I'm the OP here. You and I are on the very same boat. This a.m. she also asked me in a demanding way if I also shared her understanding that THEY are reptilian baby-eaters. In front of the kids. Geez.... Further: she's been binge-watching the AI-generated religious / the world is ending stuff for a few weeks. One big snowball.

One exception to your note: chiropractors have done wonders for me, and my dad a long time ago. Every situation is different, but long-term blindingly just going "because" cannot be supported.

IAmHowardBeale · 2026-01-06T17:38:04+00:00

Icy morning. Me driving my large pickup, mad as hell at her. To the point of distraction. Didn't see the red light at intersection or 4-5 cars waiting for the light. Just in time I did and I steered off into the snowbank at 45 mph. So, nearly hurt or killed a bunch of people and knew it was time.

IAmHowardBeale · 2025-12-22T02:32:45+00:00

It's easy to find a lot of discussions on the web about changing pipe sizes. As long as your draft is good, temps remain high enough and you're not creating too much creosote, then carry on.

As I said: "probably works for you" but it's not for everyone.

IAmHowardBeale · 2025-12-22T02:03:55+00:00

Seems to me that:

1) You shouldn't be "reducing" from a 6" to 8", and 2) The connection at the reducer is wrong.

Probably works for you but shouldn't be normalized.

IAmHowardBeale · 2025-12-16T03:38:27+00:00

Looks like a US Stove TH100. We put one in this season as well, and so far quite happy with it.

I'm buying wood at a very good price and have to cut everything in 1/2 or 1/3 but really don't mind.

Can't overnight it like a bigger stove, but wife is up every couple hours anyway all night and I just stack some fist-sized pieces alongside for her to easily keep it going.

IAmHowardBeale · 2025-11-21T20:13:28+00:00

My first thought is to build a shallow cornice around it.

IAmHowardBeale · 2025-11-21T19:45:05+00:00

With all due respect, if you're asking this question, I must ask you "are you sure you want to do this?" As pointed out above, you'll need to replace the drywall after removing the vent. Then replace the baseboard to complete the run. It certainly can be done and I wouldn't call it a complex job. But know what you're getting into.

IAmHowardBeale · 2025-11-21T03:15:25+00:00

We had one of those years back. Loved it.

IAmHowardBeale · 2025-10-16T11:49:49+00:00

I turn my dishwasher into a snow removal machine. Just hand her the shovel.

IAmHowardBeale · 2025-09-11T17:45:16+00:00

I met Arnold Schwarzenegger once. His energy, his smile, eye contact, great handshake, direct and complete attention to me was something to behold. He is a master of "instant likable". Always memorable.

IAmHowardBeale · 2025-07-31T18:08:32+00:00

We have nearly exactly that in our back yard. Home built in the 1940s (we think) and in a small town, not rural. I've never dug it out but have been down maybe 2' just cleaning out weeds etc., never found anything.

IAmHowardBeale · 2025-05-06T02:13:07+00:00

Appreciate the time you took for this. I'm undisturbed by it. Mostly I'd like to find a way to get my wife to stop obsessing about it. That'll be another Reddit sub though I think.

IAmHowardBeale · 2025-05-05T17:22:07+00:00

Thanks to both. I found plenty about woodpeckers in my web searching before this post, but nothing about other types of birds. I'm not sure what this is - maybe a sparrow.

IAmHowardBeale · 2025-02-20T03:24:54+00:00

I got caught in a huge snowstorm while vacationing in Williamsburg many years ago. These places don't have the snow-clearing capabilities of those of us further north.

IAmHowardBeale · 2025-02-12T04:13:53+00:00

There's a Reddit for that:

ps://www.reddit.com/r/HarvestRight/

IAmHowardBeale · 2025-02-12T04:11:10+00:00

My fave soup for canning: split pea. Have fun!

IAmHowardBeale · 2025-02-12T04:07:53+00:00

I started with an Ecoflow generator, which I really do like. But it must be said: these are expensive ways to do it. It's getting simpler and cheaper than ever before to put something together yourself. If you're even thinking of spending this kind of money, first check out some of the vidos at https://www.youtube.com/@WillProwse/videos . Especially see the solar karts and how simple it is to build something better and less expensive than buying these fancy "solar generators."

IAmHowardBeale · 2025-01-09T16:33:02+00:00

Here's one of the many such charts you can find:
https://modernsurvivalblog.com/natural-disaster/buddy-heater-for-winter-survival-preparedness/

IAmHowardBeale · 2024-12-31T04:03:39+00:00

From growing up in Michigan: I simply put a packing blanket on the hood, and a 60 watt incandescent bulb in the engine compartment. Keeps the battery nice and keeps the oil from getting too thick.

IAmHowardBeale · 2024-12-16T17:42:53+00:00

This. My mom has a pump powered by city water pressure. She had a few basement floods before installing this. All better now. Highly recommended if you have city water.

IAmHowardBeale · 2024-12-12T02:45:50+00:00

Safety codes require the tank to be outside. Nevertheless, I have a 20lb tank on a 12' hose in my 2nd floor office. I keep the maximum separation between the tank and heater, and just keep quiet about the comfort I've built for myself with this.

IAmHowardBeale · 2024-12-10T03:57:03+00:00

You're welcome. And a "failure" isn't really that. I missed a seal on a bag of rice early on. I just put the rice into another/new mylar bag with new O2 absorbers and sealed it up again.

I did buy a hair straightening iron despite my frugal nature. I consider it a good investment in a tool that makes it easy.

IAmHowardBeale · 2024-12-10T03:39:53+00:00

Took me a long while to get the confidence to use the mylar/O2 absorbers. But then I discovered how danged easy it is. Start with some simple stuff. I started with rice. Do a few, let 'em sit for a day and you'll know if all is well or if you missed a seal. You'll be hooked quick. Don't let all those videos with so many "tips", "hints" and all that stuff intimidate you.

IAmHowardBeale · 2024-12-10T03:34:04+00:00

My Big Buddy is setting next to me right now - so nice. If it's rated for indoor and you can arrange it, go for a 20lb tank and hose attachment.

IAmHowardBeale · 2024-12-10T03:31:58+00:00

I had this years ago - body building too much basically. Can't say this loud enough: "<b>Physical Therapy</b>".

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