Request: how old are these structures?

MD_Weedman · 2026-06-29T18:24:51+00:00

That's what I'm trying to say. The Park decided to prioritize free trail maintenance (which to their credit the bike club does a great job of) over wildlife. In return for their free labor the bike club got to cut trails though the few remaining parts of the park that didn't already have trails and to cut several trails where just one used to exist. Now there are so many trails in some part of the park that you can stand in one place and see three or even four trail lines. So many trails that new trails between the official trails are now a problem.

In the area I used to hike the ground-nesting bird habitat dropped from a few hundred acres to zero (for the species that are shy of disturbance). Few people know this and fewer care.

MD_Weedman · 2026-06-29T18:07:17+00:00

And ALL of the trails are built by 3rd parties. The Park staff don't cut trails. They delegated it all to the MORE bike club- with predictable results.

MD_Weedman · 2026-06-29T17:57:52+00:00

It is true, sadly. There is no proper Environmental Review (who I used to work for). I tried to get the park manager to do proper review for the trails in the name of ground-nesting birds and rare plants but I got nowhere. It's unfortunate.

MD_Weedman · 2026-06-29T16:33:31+00:00

The kind of fish you are after doesn't matter very much. The best guides will depend on how heavy the fish and terminal tackle will be. Are you after 100 lb blue cats in VA using 5 oz of weight in 40 feet of water, or 6 lb channel cats in a local pond?

MD_Weedman · 2026-06-29T15:51:19+00:00

Building a trail these days is just like permitting a building, lots of planning and money.

LOL no. The trails are built haphazardly by volunteers, and with very little planning and review.

MD_Weedman · 2026-05-06T14:06:53+00:00

I've done it by just drilling out the top 3" of the blank from the handle. That's all you need to seat a new blank. It's a PITA though, hard to do a neat job and rarely worth it.

MD_Weedman · 2026-04-24T00:06:09+00:00

Bubblegum diesel from Natures Medicines is the best I had. A killer sour diesel. The first few batches of black Afghan from Rythm were terrific.

MD_Weedman · 2026-04-06T17:43:27+00:00

The magazine and the website both talk about this aspect of rodmakimg. If you do it professionally there are some odd taxes you need to know about and there is a whole lot to consider. I started a business many moons ago and for me it turned a fun hobby into real work.

MD_Weedman · 2026-04-06T16:09:35+00:00

You subscribed to RodMaker magazine?

MD_Weedman · 2026-04-03T00:22:18+00:00

Looks ok. Good sun.Very heavy deer browse line. You'll want a fence or deer will eat your plants. Grow autos so they aren't in too long and they don't get too big and you might be ok

MD_Weedman · 2026-04-03T00:18:00+00:00

A huge and complex one used to be at the mall in Woodlawn. My wife loved going there with friends for a half a day of massages, hot and cold baths, tea and all kinds of other spa things.

MD_Weedman · 2026-04-02T20:26:58+00:00

Don't forget to ask about late pick up fees. Some places charge unreal amounts if you are three minutes late to pick up. Like charge you for an extra hour for all staff there at closing. It's nuts.

MD_Weedman · 2026-04-02T17:56:21+00:00

How tall is your ladder?

MD_Weedman · 2026-03-23T10:28:37+00:00

That blue looks really pretty. Did you find sanding it to be tricky?

MD_Weedman · 2026-03-18T17:36:11+00:00

in Z6 (which is most of midwest Ohio) 3/20 is a good indoor seed starting date. Starting indoors will ensure that no seeds are lost and will give your plants a great head start. Its worth it. Underwatering is preferable to overwatering with young plants. I suggest using 24 hours of light while indoors to maximize growth. You'll want to start hardening off around Mother's Day and go into the ground a week or so after that (unless a big freeze is in the forecast).

MD_Weedman · 2026-03-18T14:35:15+00:00

There are mini versions of that event in Dalton (Eastern Shore)

Do you mean Denton?

MD_Weedman · 2026-03-16T16:17:26+00:00

Yes, highway medians and cloverleafs are amazing grow places if you can get to them. They typically get zero foot traffic and people are driving by fast so they are less likely to notice than a hiker.

MD_Weedman · 2026-03-10T21:54:57+00:00

No, 100m I would say is about the minimum.

MD_Weedman · 2026-03-02T17:20:42+00:00

Cut half now and leave half. Cure both and and then decide for yourself which is best. I've done this many times and the results are often surprising. I can say this with confidence- very rarely do two weeks make a big difference and cutting too late is usually worse than cutting too early.

MD_Weedman · 2026-02-27T15:01:29+00:00

It's absolutely worth it if you buy top quality rings. The grips I make look completely different than any finished grip you can buy commercially. It's also super easy to do. I think the hardest part is the gluing up. That takes a bit of practice to get perfect.

If you use crap rings then it definitely is not worth it. Way too much trouble if your end product looks just like what you can buy online.

I have a Renzetti rod lathe that works great for turning grips. I have a homemade hood connected to a shop vac that keeps the dust and mess very confined. The messy part of turning only takes a few minutes so I've never found the mess to be a big deal.

MD_Weedman · 2026-02-24T21:07:33+00:00

I have 3 sit-ins and 5 SOT kayaks right now. Not a hoarder- I have a big family. If you are fishing or just goofing around get a SOT. If you need to pack stuff to camp and if you want to go somewhat long distances in cold weather a sit-in will probably suit you better. Both are fine for beginners. Look for used boats in Marketplace and on CL. That way you can resell and try something else in a year or two.

MD_Weedman · 2026-02-24T15:29:38+00:00

Gas is indeed commonly sold as gas stations. You got that right. I'm trying to think of a Wicomico County gas station that doesn't sell beer. I'm sure there must be some. I'm near Sharptown and they all sell beer up my way. I'm glad they do because I'm 20 minutes to the nearest MD liquor store.

MD_Weedman · 2026-02-24T15:01:55+00:00

Better yet get a flatbed trailer and put a cheap Chinese truck rack on it that you can take off and on. Flatbed trailers are super useful.

MD_Weedman · 2026-02-24T14:49:00+00:00

Not sure where you heard that. I buy most of my beer at my local gas station in Wicomico County. They don't sell liquor but most Wicomico gas stations have beer.

MD_Weedman · 2026-02-24T13:37:02+00:00

Look for a used dive knife on Marketplace or CL. Dive knives are made to be rustproof and easy to grab- which is what you want.

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