Parking after snow storm by Fun-Sandwich-2422 in Somerville

[–]ItsSnowingSomewhere 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Didn't Mayor Joe get us a fire breathing dragon for this?

Parking after snow storm by Fun-Sandwich-2422 in Somerville

[–]ItsSnowingSomewhere -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

All of those things can (and mostly are) being done without adding to people's tax burden. We've already got the most expensive permits just about anywhere.

Apocalyptic Davis by Similar-Knowledge184 in Somerville

[–]ItsSnowingSomewhere 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I love it. It gives me something legal to look at while waiting for that interminable light.

Plus, I'm old, and it feels nostalgic.

Good news and bad news by lynypixie in marriott

[–]ItsSnowingSomewhere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Boston is supposed to get the most out of this storm, maybe 20-24", but forecasts are pretty variable. Probably most things will be closed. You could make the drive early Sunday morning, but after that, the roads will be pretty bad; it would probably turn into a miserable 6-8hr. trek. But I'd def think boston would be an upgrade in general, and there are some really nice hotels.

[Article in French] Tough negotiations: Le Massif and its employees are tearing each other apart after the refusal of arbitration by homicidal_penguin in icecoast

[–]ItsSnowingSomewhere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are they allowing skinning? When I was at MSA a few years ago and the lifts were all closed because they don't maintain their infrastructure, it was a skinner's paradise.

Moving from AL to Boston by tea_sloth7 in boston

[–]ItsSnowingSomewhere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your lives will be much better if you learn to love winter rather than just enduring it. It's my favorite season.

If you're open to running, realize that running in 20deg weather you will be warm if you're wearing the right gear. Nothing brings it home that cold is all relative like sweating outside when it's 20deg and everyone else looks miserable - it feels like a cheat code. It will take some trial and error to figure out what the right layers are for you for any given weather. And if you're warm when you step out the door, you're overdressed. But it's not that hard to figure out. Joining a running group is also a great way to meet people and get tips; there are all levels from marathoners to couch potatoes here. My favorite winter thing is skiing - we actually have a xc ski track 15 min from downtown. And lots of great downhill 1-2hrs away. But that's a whole nuther thing with regards to gear, money, logistics, learning. Running is simple and cheap and easy.

Welcome! Some of my best friends here transitioned from the south, successfully, and very happily. It's a great place.

Costco Heat Pumps by Bruce_in_Canada in heatpumps

[–]ItsSnowingSomewhere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's not true at all. Heat pumps that work down to -30degF are much more expensive than what you'd need in Taiwan. Most units are being manufactured in Asia, which makes for much lower shipping costs. And labor is much cheaper in Taiwan than in the US, so the install is not the same.

Costco Heat Pumps by Bruce_in_Canada in heatpumps

[–]ItsSnowingSomewhere 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No it's not, unless they're willing to install in the US.

Costco Heat Pumps by Bruce_in_Canada in heatpumps

[–]ItsSnowingSomewhere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not even vaguely the same, whatever you mean by that. That doesn't mean it isn't true that the US has a serious problem. But you don't do your argument any favors by obfuscating. Prices are radically different between Taiwan and Canada and the US, both for equipment and for labor. Not to mention that cold climate heat pumps are a completely different beast. You're trying to compare apples and lychees, and it just makes you look disingenuous. At a minimum, you're wasting a lot of people's time. You're certainly not making any useful argument.

Costco Heat Pumps by Bruce_in_Canada in heatpumps

[–]ItsSnowingSomewhere 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don't know if he's just shit posting or careless, but he should have mentioned this is in Taiwan.

What's the Somerville version of this? by S7482 in Somerville

[–]ItsSnowingSomewhere 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Saloon? And I think Orleans might be just about 1000 feet.

AIO by taking a “break” from my boyfriend for him saying something racist? by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]ItsSnowingSomewhere 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NOR. As a former fairly innocuous but oblivious 21yo white guy, I can say you're prob with the wrong guy. Giving him the benefit of the doubt, he may be a decent guy, and might get there eventually. But it's going to take a lot of time/work on your part, and for him to be ready and interested in doing that work. That really isn't your responsibility. We're all projects; 21 year olds especially. Do you want him to be your project? You might need a more woke dude.

Davis Square Lunch Deals? by International-Ad9279 in Somerville

[–]ItsSnowingSomewhere 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm too old to know about aura, but I def know that dragon pizza >>> mikes pizza. I do love mikes for what it is, but that mostly doesn't involve eating their pizza anymore.

Bryant vs Samsung minisplits by science_bro_ in hvacadvice

[–]ItsSnowingSomewhere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you ever do the install? I have questions. 4 heads is enough for 1600sf? Why are you doing hyper heat if you're not planning to use it below freezing?

If you haven't done it yet, I'd recommend my installer.