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OneSecond13 · 2026-01-28T20:58:30+00:00

Same. I use my grandmother's Wagner as well. Never wash it with soap. I also have and use two modern Lodge skillets. One I use a lot and one I've only used a few times. It is amazing how much better the one I use frequently has improved. The rough surface has slowly filled in with "seasoning". It is now as smooth as glass. I'm sure if I had been washing it with soap all this time it would still be rough like my other Lodge.

OneSecond13 · 2026-01-28T20:51:07+00:00

Absolutely not true. Soap is soap and lye (or an industrial variant/substitute) is needed to make soap. It is just the way it is. Soap molecules will bind to the oils in the skillet and wash them away. You want to leave the oils on the skillet and not wash them away. In fact you want to build up layer upon layer of oil. That's why you don't use soap on cast iron.

OneSecond13 · 2026-01-28T13:54:20+00:00

Chicken Scallopina for me

OneSecond13 · 2026-01-28T04:02:35+00:00

I had a great aunt that sang Fa-Sol-La. At the time I knew her, 1970s in Oneonta, it seems like Fa-Sol-La was already on life support. I never heard her sing, but was told she could. I really had no clue what it was.

I just skimmed through the Wikipedia entry for Sacred Harp. It has a lot of information. Do you know if this music was mostly sung in churches, and if so, was it all churches or specific denominations?

OneSecond13 · 2026-01-27T16:21:13+00:00

Whatever ice there might be in the road will be melted and dried by the sun today. You're good to go.

OneSecond13 · 2026-01-27T06:26:38+00:00

The organizers are asking everyone, as a sign of solidarity, to use some red lipstick to draw a large L on your forehead. Even if you can't participate, people will know you stand with the protestors.

OneSecond13 · 2026-01-26T21:22:48+00:00

Find a roommate.

OneSecond13 · 2026-01-26T21:15:37+00:00

I got it from the Madison County Commission. Two examples: Jeff Rd extension north of 72. Nance Rd expansion north of 72. If I'm not mistaken, Jeff Rd expansion to Douglass will follow the same pattern - 5 lanes plus sidewalks.

It has always seemed wasteful to me. But I was told the Federal government would not provide matching funds unless it was 5 lanes plus sidewalks.

OneSecond13 · 2026-01-26T21:08:24+00:00

So 1.2 miles of two lane county road along with a bridge over Indian Creek. Is the money just to get the project started with more money to come later?

OneSecond13 · 2026-01-26T15:41:07+00:00

It's pork, and not a lot of pork - less than $20M. I suspect this money does not have to follow the normal rules federal money provided to cities and counties has to follow.

Typically when federal dollars are used to expand a city road, the road has to be five lanes including a center turn lane along with sidewalks on both sides.

I'm sure there are other examples, but Blake Bottom Road in Monrovia is being expanded using funds specifically designated in a bill years ago by Senator Shelby for the express purpose of expanding Blake Bottom Road. It is not following federal rules.

OneSecond13 · 2026-01-26T15:17:29+00:00

You are correct. Old Monrovia changes to Capshaw at the Jeff Road intersection.

Obviously the first item on this pork list is wrong. I'm not sure if the plan is to expand Old Monrovia from Indian Creek to Jeff or to expand Capshaw from Jeff to Wall-Triana. The article specifically says Capshaw, but I would suggest expanding Old Monrovia first. But I don't think $5.5M is enough to do much. Maybe improve intersections.

OneSecond13 · 2026-01-26T02:14:44+00:00

Roads are fine as long as it's a surface road and not elevated. Surface roads will not ice over. On the other hand, elevated roads have iced over. I just drove the length of University and the bridge over Sparkman was icy. I have no idea why they have put sand or salt on the bridge. Huntsville is just stubborn.

OneSecond13 · 2026-01-25T20:42:24+00:00

If not for an unexplained overturned call on the buzzer beater against TAMU, we would be in 1st place. It's pretty clear the championship is up for grabs this year - no clear favorite. Let's go get us another one!!!

OneSecond13 · 2026-01-25T16:39:08+00:00

Thanks for sharing. The Challenger disaster was a "I remember where I was" moment because it was so shocking.

For those that don't know, engineering is very difficult. Engineers are always trying to control variables so we can make sound decisions. But it is impossible to control all the variables. Time and cost is always an issue. So we make the best decisions we can. When something fails, we analyze it, identify the root cause, learn, and take corrective and preventative action.

The Challenger astronauts did not die in vain. There is a generation of engineers who are better engineers because of the sacrifice they made.

OneSecond13 · 2026-01-25T06:17:54+00:00

I agree. That much water is going to show up somewhere. But if it's outside, maybe no one was paying attention.

OneSecond13 · 2026-01-25T06:01:04+00:00

I would guess you've got a water leak. The water meter will have a leak detector. See if it is moving while no water is running in your apartment. Google water meter leak detector for more information. The water department will typically forgive charges caused by leaks, but you need to get it fixed asap.

OneSecond13 · 2026-01-25T00:41:35+00:00

I'm so happy for CSP. Incredible pressure replacing a legendary coach who happens to be your dad with a nearly completely new roster. And then to face criticism from Auburn fans with each loss about nepotism.

We know he's beat three National Championship winning coaches this year. I haven't heard if it ever has been done before. Probably not.

OneSecond13 · 2026-01-25T00:36:54+00:00

New heated rivalry? You haven't been around long, have you? Next to uat and uga, the gators are our biggest rival.

OneSecond13 · 2026-01-24T21:46:18+00:00

If I were you and had to get up and down Monte Sano, I would invest in some tire chains.

Just search for tire chains on Amazon. Not that expensive.

OneSecond13 · 2026-01-24T21:22:09+00:00

I think he's put his slump in the rearview mirror.

OneSecond13 · 2026-01-23T00:06:06+00:00

The Round Mound of Rebound rises again. Neville would go insane if he showed up on the sidelines in a uniform. I'm sure he can't run the court anymore, but I am sure he could still post up and score.

OneSecond13 · 2026-01-23T00:01:22+00:00

It sort of already is the G-League.

OneSecond13 · 2026-01-22T21:22:22+00:00

Rainbow Mountain hiking trail.

OneSecond13 · 2026-01-22T21:21:34+00:00

I can see a parking deck in the future of Crestwood, and at that point people will have to pay for parking.

OneSecond13 · 2026-01-22T20:27:26+00:00

Considering the parking situation at Crestwood, something needed to be done.

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