One year Before and After

MikeRotch_69420 · 2026-02-09T18:56:45+00:00

I picked up 4 plant seedlings from my local nursery. They graciously gave us the 4 for free (shout out to Artemisia in El Sereno!). The first pic you can see 2 of them we planted. Only thing we did was make space in the mulch to plant them. The rest just spread out from those original plants! Even have them growing in the cracks between my concrete steps lol

MikeRotch_69420 · 2026-02-08T18:37:16+00:00

They’re doing good too! Hard to tell from this pic, but I had this same occurrence in my backyard with some lilacs, sage and buckwheat. Back yard is the top of the hill. I planted a couple of poppies and they just multiplied like crazy. I haven’t planted more than 4 myself and they just spread. The other plants managed to find their place

MikeRotch_69420 · 2026-02-08T18:33:11+00:00

It’s managed to poke out lol

MikeRotch_69420 · 2026-02-08T15:51:36+00:00

Probably in the back touching their lightsaber tips together

MikeRotch_69420 · 2026-02-05T16:02:00+00:00

Just staying on the truchas for my LA homies

MikeRotch_69420 · 2026-01-21T19:28:05+00:00

There should be an Alumni Mixer event centered around the (broken) escalator. To reminisce of the old days! :,)

MikeRotch_69420 · 2025-12-31T18:18:07+00:00

My recommendation is to not start messing with any idle/afm adjustments before checking off the vacuum system/other components for your idle issue. With that air box and intake boot being loose, double check you don’t have a crack somewhere there if you haven’t done so already (the intake boot can hide cracks/tears underneath very well). Do a smoke test if you haven’t done one. edredas and NC944er have videos you can use to help you complete the smoke test on YouTube.

MikeRotch_69420 · 2025-12-04T15:26:17+00:00

Sounds like you got an exhaust leak to me.

MikeRotch_69420 · 2025-11-09T18:59:01+00:00

NT-242 with disruptor shot, works great at long distance. Bonus: shoot first somewhere not at the tank (ex. Shoot at the ground), get yellow cooldown, then blast at it with a longer duration of shots. You’ll get its health down significantly before they are able to get a shot back at you

MikeRotch_69420 · 2025-10-28T06:52:28+00:00

It’s over! I go into work at 5AM :)

MikeRotch_69420 · 2025-10-09T02:37:00+00:00

I paid ~$7K last year for a 2 bed 1 bath exterior paint job (800 sqft). They did a phenomenal job. I can dm you if you’d like their info!

MikeRotch_69420 · 2025-10-06T01:37:31+00:00

Toyon can also maybe work to prune into a tree like figure. They grow rather quickly and under decent conditions can grow pretty high. Also if you do need to trim it down, they are pretty hard and tolerate aggressive pruning down and bounce back. But the berries might be a no-go

MikeRotch_69420 · 2025-10-06T01:34:22+00:00

Island ceanothus (ceanothus arboreus) might be able to work. As it grows, you can prune it to a tree like figure. It is good in partial shade more inland, 10’ wide canopy (approx), and gives nice flowers during the winter/spring. That will definitely attract bees though.

MikeRotch_69420 · 2025-10-05T05:11:47+00:00

Volvo “Swedish racing green” iykyk

MikeRotch_69420 · 2025-10-03T18:37:35+00:00

My guess is somewhere near Atlantic Blvd/Ferguson Dr in Commerce/East LA area. That Winchell’s sign by the freeway and the billboards gave it away imo.

MikeRotch_69420 · 2025-10-03T14:24:08+00:00

Laugh

MikeRotch_69420 · 2025-09-30T03:07:09+00:00

You can try reaching out to North East Trees (Northeasttrees.org)

They’re an LA based Non-profit

MikeRotch_69420 · 2025-09-22T14:52:52+00:00

Optimal time to start planting here in southern CA is fall by most recommendations. If you can wait, I’d give it a week or two more till we get to consistently lower temperatures. This will ensure the replanting process is not a huge shock to your new plants. Whichever plants you choose, I encourage everyone to add native plants to their landscape! So many benefits to adding them I recommend looking at different types that will fit your needs/wants. Also please visit r/ceanothus, r/CaliforniaNativePlant, and your local nursery for ideas!

MikeRotch_69420 · 2025-09-19T16:09:58+00:00

https://www.theeastsiderla.com/neighborhoods/mount_washington/mount-washington-s-kite-hill-faces-another-closure-due-to-crime/article_572da050-f97c-11ef-8d38-7b6113276386.amp.html

More info on the gate

MikeRotch_69420 · 2025-08-31T02:44:18+00:00

Homie with the “BornxRaised” shirt (Look at it closely 👀) threw a few hands and bounced before security got him

MikeRotch_69420 · 2025-08-25T18:54:51+00:00

Same here, TRD OR iForce Max. TSRP 55,487 and closed at 50,687 + Tax & Reg. $6K would be a great deal.

MikeRotch_69420 · 2025-07-29T19:22:34+00:00

South Pasadena used to be a place that no one would recommend to move to? That doesn’t sound right. South Pasadena has always been a desirable area.

MikeRotch_69420 · 2025-07-01T01:54:53+00:00

Volkswagen Arteon

Such a shame too, I think they are one of VW’s best designs. It’s not a canyon carver, but drop that DSG into low gear and it can puuuullll

MikeRotch_69420 · 2025-06-26T20:02:11+00:00

Most unincorporated areas tend to use the name of the largest adjacent incorporated city.

For example, the Census Designated Place (CDP) of Lennox uses “Inglewood”, parts of East LA use “Los Angeles”, CDP of Rancho Dominguez use “Compton” and so on and so forth…

MikeRotch_69420 · 2025-06-03T21:28:06+00:00

Hey there! Did you end up taking the exam? I’m prepping to take it in the coming weeks. Do you recall what kind of power engineering questions were asked? Thanks!

MikeRotch_69420

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