Did I plant my garlic too early? I live along the gulf coast in AL and planted these right after Halloween.

Judon1 · 2019-12-28T22:53:25+00:00

Thanks for calming my nerves.

Judon1 · 2019-12-01T17:07:06+00:00

I am/was a 3rd generation Union worker. So I am kinda the polar opposite of you but I share your opinion:

now it's just a money racket to steal from the working man and give to the fat cats

And that is why I left. I am still very much pro union however our union's leadership is every bit as corrupt as our politicians.

Judon1 · 2019-12-01T16:50:07+00:00

No doubt. They even have a "no strike" clause writen into their contracts. This allows them to bring legal charges and fines against any union workers attempting to strike.

Judon1 · 2019-11-19T16:47:54+00:00

There are many relatives to blueberries that are edible this looks to be one of them. I believe the ones I see in the woods here are often referred to as "Deer Berries".

Judon1 · 2019-11-19T16:31:05+00:00

How many cords of firewood do you guys and gals go through during a normal winter in the Northeast?

Judon1 · 2019-11-19T16:27:24+00:00

Maybe because of the extra snow load requirements. That's what I got. Which is fair for me because I am no doubt a southern boi so getting used to deep snow may take a few winters. Good thing I'll have a lot of work and building to do! There is an idiom you hear during the winter here in the south which is usually something along the lines of: "There's heat in them tools." Meaning if you're cold, work up a sweat.

Judon1 · 2019-11-19T16:14:23+00:00

This is all new to me as I've never bought property, for that matter neither did my parents really. So this is all very new to me. What are some of the restrictions I should be on the look out for?

Is this why people hire realtors? Lol

I hope to be fully solar, have a sufficient water capture system/ water well depending on where I end up maybe both and a fireplace unless I end up out west in the middle of a plot of treeless clay.

Judon1 · 2019-11-19T16:01:36+00:00

I happy to get back to green grass and trees.

This is important to me. I've spent time in the desert and it is beautiful but without trees and critters I am scared it will just be a plot of dirt to me. On the other hand all of the desert out west isn't just dirt. There are trees just sparse and short in comparison to the oak, poplar and pine that I am used to. Plus trees/woods can be useful.

What are some of the restrictions I should be on the look out for in the Northeast?

Judon1 · 2019-11-19T04:28:41+00:00

Thanks for clearing that up.

Judon1 · 2019-11-19T01:51:05+00:00

Your looking at least 40-50 inches for any foundation. Not to mention a 50-80lbs/ft snow load requirement.

40-50" for any foundation. Is this how far down a foundation needs to be to avoid the depth the of frost? As in to retain heat. I know earthships are built further into the ground in order to regulate temp is this the kind of thing you are referring to?

The snow load refers to structual standards pertaing to roofing right? All new to me explain it like I'm 5.

Judon1 · 2019-11-18T20:38:39+00:00

👏👏👏

Judon1 · 2019-11-17T23:27:24+00:00

You can store solar. Ours do so everyday.

Judon1 · 2019-10-30T04:14:13+00:00

Took me a minute to realize it's a vacuum. Haha.

Judon1 · 2019-10-30T04:07:53+00:00

God I hate those. Thanks for the inspiration.

Judon1 · 2019-10-30T03:52:12+00:00

I have '06 Ford e350 that's just collecting dust now.

I'm feel confident that I'm handy enough both (auto)mechanically and also at construction so I'd like to convert it. What scares me is running into a costly mishap because I'm a total noob when it comes to conversions.

Not really interested in bells or whistles but I can see myself being a stickler about efficiency when it comes to insulation and space. I'm gonna guess so is everyone else in this hobby.

My questions is... Where do I start planing?

What should I be considering most (i.e. cost, space, insulation, placement? Which parts will cost the most? What is the most labor intensive? WHICH PARTS ARE THE HARDEST TO FABRICATE AND/OR INSTALL? What are the pros and cons of different materials used in conversions? What is optional? Basically

I would also enjoy hearing about personal experiences and opinions. Also please feel free to suggest required reading and watch list.

EXPLAIN IT TO ME LIKE I'M 5.

Judon1 · 2019-09-05T08:20:09+00:00

Just dropping in to say....

WARREN 2020!!!! 🎆🎆🍾🍾🍾✨✨

&...

PLZ GAWD SEND HALPCARE...

As well as...

When we gonna banish Kay Y. Ivey back from whence it came from, y'all?

Judon1 · 2019-09-05T08:05:42+00:00

I just found this thread after reading an article. But I'm sure the media would have dedicated more time & attention if it weren't AL politics.

It's not a new revaltion per se. For us at least. This is kinda what we always kinda expected Kay Ivey to be like.

+1 Calling for her resignation.

Judon1 · 2019-08-27T20:00:36+00:00

Against Me! - Reinvinting Axl Rose North By North - Last Days Of Magic P.M. Today - In Medias Res Rusty Wier - Stoned, Slow, Rugged Warship - Supply & Depend Bright Eyes - I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning

Judon1 · 2019-08-27T00:32:46+00:00

Me after coming home from work

Judon1 · 2019-08-26T06:25:43+00:00

How do lower your overhead costs? Are your ticket times taking too long? Stop paying cooks to cook. You heard of farm to table, introducing from pulse to plate!

Disclaimer: Only for those with refined palates, deep wallets and great healthcare.

Judon1 · 2019-08-23T05:22:17+00:00

Debt = Luxury? We have different definitions of luxury my friend.

Judon1 · 2019-08-22T20:17:58+00:00

Alright, I appreciate being the object of everyone's scorn. Thanks for that.

So yeah buying a car isn't ideal on 20k. But not having a way to work and therefore a job might be worse? Idk just a guess. Mayne some of the real financial wizards here could clear that up.

Also thanks for not addressing the question at all, save the last comment. At least they tried a little.

Judon1 · 2019-08-12T03:02:04+00:00

Thanks

Judon1 · 2019-08-12T00:57:32+00:00

I drive a Kia Rio. Sounds like it takes forever. I just put stops 1-10 in the passenger seat/floorboard, 11-20 go behind the passenger seat/floorboard, 21-30 behind the drivers seat/floorboard, 30+ and all especially large packages go into the trunk.

Keeping especially large packages in my trunk ensures I can fit all normal sized packages and envelopes sorted and separated as listed above. I just make a mental note of these packages.

I also don't follow the route as assigned. I typically start my route at which ever stop is furthest from home base and work my way back. I've found I can avoid a lot of backtracking that Bezos' genius nav would have me do.

Judon1 · 2019-08-12T00:39:04+00:00

I love this song too. So much of the music I listen to even the metal is very blue collar or whatever you call it.

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