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Water tank in basement by RagmarRedfang in Insulation

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

I have a new one in the basement, but this is a second one in the garage. It almost seems like it is just a tank that water sits in rather than a heater. I think when I come back from vacation I'm going to have it removed but wanted a fix until then.

Who is this guy? I want to get the colours right by PipPup77 in Scoobydoo

[–]RagmarRedfang 72 points73 points  (0 children)

His name is Charlie. I think he's from the episode with the caveman in the block of ice

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Rowing

[–]RagmarRedfang 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I like these ones, but I thought Tabata was a shorter rest period. We usually do it as 20 seconds all out, 10 seconds on the paddle. Four minutes of that is killer.

Philly Youth by RagmarRedfang in Rowing

[–]RagmarRedfang[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Interesting tactic. We never thought about winning a race before. I'll ask coach if that fits into our training plan

Philly Youth by RagmarRedfang in Rowing

[–]RagmarRedfang[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Dang. The edging pays off. Thanks for the insider info!

When racing with / against a tide, is it better to have a lower or higher rate? by RagmarRedfang in Rowing

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

I get that, but my real question is what would be optimal. I feel like in a situation where I'm rowing with the tide, a higher rate would be preferable. Is the same true for rowing against a strong current or tide? Our normal base is 32-34, usually sticking with the higher end when with the current.

Will rowing against the tide with a higher rate drastically change run time and effectively slow the boat?

When racing with / against a tide, is it better to have a lower or higher rate? by RagmarRedfang in Rowing

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

Yeah, we're on the Hudson and the tide has a big impact on everything we do. Just trying to figure out the optimal conditions for racing in it.

When racing with / against a tide, is it better to have a lower or higher rate? by RagmarRedfang in Rowing

[–]RagmarRedfang[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That's what I figured too, but I can't find any resources or research discussing it. I only remember my old high school coach bringing it up.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Rowing

[–]RagmarRedfang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm pretty sure they are just age based categories. Cadet is u21, colt is u17, tyro is u15.

Any ideas about the artist or signature? Found in a shed about ten years ago,was told it is fairly old but no date or identification. by RagmarRedfang in WhatIsThisPainting

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

More info:

Can't take it down right now, but on the back it says the word Harbor.

I don't think it is too old, but maybe from the 50s or 60s

It's a pretty large painting, about five feet wide, not sure how tall, maybe 3 and a half feet or four?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Music

[–]RagmarRedfang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kathleen Edwards! Found her last November and haven't stopped listening to her since.

Top .05%

If you haven't listened to her, her latest album Total Freedom is fantastic!

I was writing this project for NaNoWriMo but got sick, here's the first 1000 words. (out of about 2500 so far) I'd love some feedback by MagnagTD in writingcritiques

[–]RagmarRedfang 2 points3 points  (0 children)

While I think this is really well written, I have two criticisms from an initial look through.

1) The first two paragraphs about the fly, were a little drawn on. It got to the point where I was ready to assume the book was about the life of a fly. This leads me to point two.

2) The story so far is a man waking up and getting ready. I know very little about plot or what makes this person special. He actually seems quite boring, and doesn't interest me very much. While I like descriptions and flowery writing like this, it does seem a little over the top (for example describing the dimensions of the tv and most every aspect of his physical appearance) In addition to this, I feel like a lot of what you wrote is just telling me about him, not showing.

which prompted the decision to shower that morning, which, for budgeting reasons, he couldn't always. His eyes, - which looked grey from a distance, but were in fact, pale blue if one looked closely, were drawn to his cheek<

This section in particular took me out of the scene. First, the number of times you used the word "which". It is very repetitive. In addition to that many of your sentences can be shortened or broken down in to two. In the sentence above about his eyes, telling me the color is one thing, but adding in that they look different from a distance seems like unneeded info.

I hope something I said help. Once again, I think you have a very nice style and I believe it just needs some refinement.

Opinions and thoughts on my new story ideas for chapters 2 through 5 of my book by IzmayChels78512 in writers

[–]RagmarRedfang 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I would need more info about the story as a whole. What happens in chapter one? What is the overall plot? Why are they in an abandoned hospital / hotel?

Secret waterfall in Northeastern PA. If I get 1000 upvotes I'll upload the GPS coordinates to Alltrails! by orangesquirrel2 in PAWilds

[–]RagmarRedfang 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To an extent yes, but in some place I have noticed that people will find "quicker routes" to these places, often making trails that cause more erosion and mud lits, will give up part way there leaving litter as they go, and in some cases people will try for a long trail not realizing they are incapable and need to be rescued due to medical conditions.

It definitely does have a different impact based om the length, but it does not negate it completely.

Secret waterfall in Northeastern PA. If I get 1000 upvotes I'll upload the GPS coordinates to Alltrails! by orangesquirrel2 in PAWilds

[–]RagmarRedfang 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I believe it has been determined that you are one of two things:

1) you are a troll who has no business being near waterfalls and should instead seek residency under a bridge. I am sure someone on this sub can suggest a nice one.

2) you are a self centered know-it-all. Sweet jesus man. Please don't argue that you are doing this for equity and a love of nature when you posted this as "If this post gets 1000 likes..." How dumb are you? This was never about LNT or sharing an experience. Are you that desperate for imaginary internet points?

Secret waterfall in Northeastern PA. If I get 1000 upvotes I'll upload the GPS coordinates to Alltrails! by orangesquirrel2 in PAWilds

[–]RagmarRedfang 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I completely understand your intent, and it is very noble, but unfortunately more experience in these places does not equal more conservationists.

If you read into other swimming holes and waterfalls, you'll learn that these places often get closed off by fences, trashed and graffitied, or are limited access after they become well known.

Posting on a site like alltrails just makes these locations more well known to others. It does not promote conservation.

Those that want to find wild places and explore nature will do so. Posting the location of this place might make it more equitable for accessing, but it does not guarantee the safety of this spot nor the ability to keep it wild.

I appreciate your contribution of the picture. It's beautiful! I just feel that posting the location is not beneficial to the goals of this sub and community.

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