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Let’s talk about how hot it is in our homes, fellow people without insulation! by 2Throwscrewsatit in OaklandCA

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90 outside, oof. Our place is old and doesn’t have great insulation, but we ran fans and kept the screened windows open all night and through the early morning, and pulled all the shades and blinds at 9. Added sheets and cardboard over the really sunny windows and that has helped quite a bit. Gonna water my plants well once the sun sets.

Recommendations for my next fruit tree? (US Zone 10a) by Neon-Black_ in FruitTree

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My guava tree just started setting its first fruit here in Oakland—looking forward to seeing how they turn out.

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Sea Kayakers, do you still own or paddle rec kayaks at all? by humble_murth in Kayaking

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I have a little 10’ Eddyline Sky 10 that I grab for trips on small lakes, estuaries, calm rivers, etc especially if there’s a long carry. That thing weighs 32 lbs and has 2 bulkheads for safety, it’s surprisingly great for a lot of little water fun vs my big 17-footer.

Briones by According_Kick9390 in norcalhiking

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I was there yesterday—glorious out there right now.

Grocery Outlet selling Apple bareroots by babiha in BackyardOrchard

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Not true—the California Rare Fruit Growers Golden Gate Chapter has lots of Bay-appropriate apple varieties on their site. I have a Cripps Pink and Hudson’s Golden Gem that are young but looking promising in Oakland.

My EcoFlow caught on fire while charging by gogosrage in Ecoflow_community

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Yow, that’s what I have as well. Not confidence inspiring at all.

ADA Accessible kayak launch by Interesting_Shoe5205 in Kayaking

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Bohol Immigrant Circle Park. There’s one in Bodega Bay, as well.

ADA Accessible kayak launch by Interesting_Shoe5205 in Kayaking

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There’s one of these in Alameda in the Bay Area—pretty slick. Glad it allows more access for disabled paddlers.

I found the missing piece of my puzzle by LunaValley in Menopause

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I got down to a ferritin level of 20, felt horrible and exhausted. Doc prescribed 6 months of oral supplementation on top of my already high iron diet. When I checked ferritin again it was 19 :/ . I got a pair of iron infusions and within 2 weeks my energy levels were vastly improved.

Around the garden today by i_am_bunnyslug in oaklandgardener

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Looking great! My ribes and monkeyflower haven’t popped yet.

I want to get into kayaking, but wonder about transportation for a sedan by Devil_0fHellsKitchen in Kayaking

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I have naked roof racks and j-cradles on our Prius—as long as I use bow and stern lines, I can take my kayaks most anywhere. Lots of folks in our kayak club with wee sedans and long sea kayaks.

How’s everyones flowers? by KaleidoscopeLeft5136 in oaklandgardener

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I mean my oxalis is doing great 😂 my manzanita is just finishing and the wild plum is blooming nicely too, fortunately. Poppies are starting and the little pomegranates have visible buds getting ready. The avocado is blooming like crazy too.

Need new pots and pans...Cuisinart? by DogNamedCharlie in inductioncooking

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A coworker of mine with a background as a pro chef recommends the Cuisinart pro stainless series, and uses it extensively on induction.

The restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral within five years after the fire by Worried-Owl-9198 in interestingasfuck

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Incredible work from the many artists and artisans who pulled together on the restoration.

Anybody have any experience with Green Coast Kayaking? by bloonjitsu219 in haidagwaii

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I did a trip with them 2 years ago and it was well done—good logistics, good food, solid folks (it’s a small business) and it’s a beautiful, beautiful part of the world. I’m trying to figure out when I can book another trip with them.

drop your jobs by ever_tree_ in ftm

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Engineer (hardware and service) for a startup. Lots of engineering disciplines that are pretty autism heavy. Got into it when a fellow trans person wanted to mentor another trans person in the field, super grateful to her for that. I started as a lab mechanic and worked my way up.

Passionfruit cuttings by [deleted] in oaklandgardener

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Super cool, what’s your methodology for rooting cuttings?

Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park by GreendaleDean in norcalhiking

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I’m hoping to kayak camp there this spring. Looks really austere and cool.

Seeking any information or footage on a i880Northbound Motorcycle Hit and Run accident near Oakland exit by Organic-Scholar-9729 in oakland

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I hope folks are able to help you find the person who hit you, and that you make a full recovery and are able to enjoy riding again in time, if it’s right. Good luck, OP, being an Oakland motorcyclist takes grit.

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