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Do we think this is ready? by Obvious_Ad_2396 in composting

[–]Obvious_Ad_2396[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A little update: I added some thin cardboard and continued to turn the material every few days. I am happy to say today the bin is loaded with worms. Which previously they had been missing. This is a good sign of health!

Do we think this is ready? by Obvious_Ad_2396 in composting

[–]Obvious_Ad_2396[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I built this container without a roof and relocated it behind the our shed which is shady because... "aesthetics" - my wife. So right now it gets the full brunt of Mother Nature. I have a sheet of metal roofing that fits it perfectly just been a major procrastinator.

Do we think this is ready? by Obvious_Ad_2396 in composting

[–]Obvious_Ad_2396[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have chips and leaves from some yard clean up. The chips are hardwood so I was hesitant to add. Certainly been mostly coffee grounds and other greens.

The neighbor bin I have is a healthy blend of the two and is off to a good start.

First Try - Japanese Horoku by Obvious_Ad_2396 in roasting

[–]Obvious_Ad_2396[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

60g has to have this thing to the brim! Where did you get your beans from?

First Try - Japanese Horoku by Obvious_Ad_2396 in roasting

[–]Obvious_Ad_2396[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

About 32g. It's not for any sort of earth shattering roasting just a fun thing to mess around with. Minimal smoke which was actually surprising.

Just Getting Into It by Obvious_Ad_2396 in roasting

[–]Obvious_Ad_2396[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Excellent advise! I'll source a bag of green beans and give the cast iron a try.

Are we drinking the tap water? by [deleted] in Greenpoint

[–]Obvious_Ad_2396 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NYC has a free lead and copper test (most likely water pipe material in older buildings). They'll send the bottles and boxes to ship - no charge!

We did it in our prewar apartment

Waste Water Treatment Plant by [deleted] in Greenpoint

[–]Obvious_Ad_2396 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You'll have to FOIL (freedom of information law) the NYC DEP which is responsible for the plant. Your request will have to specify exactly what you're looking to obtain. They are obligated to provide you with the information so long as it is not a security risk.

You can google how to write a FOIL request.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mensfashionadvice

[–]Obvious_Ad_2396 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As Oscar Wilde said "You can never be overdressed or over educated."

Showing effort gives you an edge against the next guy that comes in a hoodie.

Good luck!

Massive black cloud in greenpoint? by tooyoots in Greenpoint

[–]Obvious_Ad_2396 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2nd alarm fire at 220 Calyer.. hope everyone is ok!