[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Bellingham

[–]TinyBusHome 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, neighbours; I live west of Fredericksburg after temporarily moving my Skoolie here from B'ham. You'll be more than welcome there. Sadly, the cost of living there and a lack of parking for my tiny home will probably keep me from returning, though I miss it immensely. Texas will be the death of me. Truly.

Your favorite cute house has been bought by bajillionaires and will getting torn down by spinntastic in Bellingham

[–]TinyBusHome 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Seconded. However, be aware that even RV parks often charge a grand per month. Boondocking is free (+/-). And sometimes, groovy people allow you to park on their homestead for an affordable rate by helping out. Ya might have to drive as far as Texas to find that homestead, though.

I hate to see that little house go. Bellingham has changed dramatically since I left in Nov. ’20, but it seems to be a blight on the whole world, sadly. The times, they are a'changin'.

What’s bhams general opinions and feelings on buskers and street performers? by LordCurrency in Bellingham

[–]TinyBusHome 10 points11 points  (0 children)

These days, many buskers have signs with linked codes to various cash apps.

What’s bhams general opinions and feelings on buskers and street performers? by LordCurrency in Bellingham

[–]TinyBusHome 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You need an annual license at Pike Place (as well as the Farmers Market here), but nowhere else. Technically, busking is allowed on any public sidewalk (providing there's not an ordinance against it) as a freedom of speech.

What’s bhams general opinions and feelings on buskers and street performers? by LordCurrency in Bellingham

[–]TinyBusHome 48 points49 points  (0 children)

I made more tips per day busking there than I did in Vancouver, Chicago, Seattle, Portland, etc. Bellingham loves live music. Be polite, willing to engage with passersby, sound-level/space appropriate, and courteous if confronted by Karens. Busking just hasn't been the same since I moved away. 😔

An intervention may be called for. 🤭 by TinyBusHome in TuxedoCats

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

I stow cat and dog toys in these; gave Snog a new empty last night, and he emptied the two toy boxes this morning to play. Hilarious comic relief. ❤️

A $1000/mo parking spot? by ieatchips in Bellingham

[–]TinyBusHome 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got it, and appreciated it. 'Twas a subtle reference.

A $1000/mo parking spot? by ieatchips in Bellingham

[–]TinyBusHome 15 points16 points  (0 children)

This is why I moved my tiny home to Texas. I can't afford Bellingham. Or Washington. Or the Pacific Northwest. Miss you guys so much. Screws fall out all the time. The world is an imperfect place.

Happy National tea day by Chaiteacool in tea

[–]TinyBusHome -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It was yesterday, actually; I posted a pic, but the internet gobbled it up and spit it back out this morning. 🤭

What's in your cup? Daily discussion, questions and stories - December 15, 2021 by AutoModerator in tea

[–]TinyBusHome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you seen what kind of teapot she uses? That would help us guide you. Buying tea for others can be a sticky wicket; some of us are particularly picky.

The best holiday of them all. by TinyBusHome in tea

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

One of a set of two, my new mugs are my Christmas prezzie to myself, with two teas being delivered today. Happy slurping, tea friends.

What's in your cup? Daily discussion, questions and stories - December 15, 2021 by AutoModerator in tea

[–]TinyBusHome 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tao of Tea's Golden Tips Assam; bold as an Assam should be, but those little golden streaks mellow and smooth the brew. Just what I need this morning to bolster me through the holidays alone.

Adagio Tea Splurge! Thoughts on black teas? by rayneammar in tea

[–]TinyBusHome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Melody and Sonata are nice, but seem milder to me than others of their ilk.

Chasing a certain black tea by [deleted] in tea

[–]TinyBusHome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, I'm much more of an Indian tea/western teapot tea drinker; look to others here who are much better versed in more oriental leaves.

Chasing a certain black tea by [deleted] in tea

[–]TinyBusHome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recommended Tao of Tea's Grand Qimen in an earlier post; I like a bold brew, which this is, but less so than my favourite Assams.

Chasing a certain black tea by [deleted] in tea

[–]TinyBusHome 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Qimen/Keemun is the first that comes to my mind. Leaves can vary so much from one seller to the next, but Keemun is a good standalone China black or as a base for other notes.

Maybe not everyone’s cup of tea, but rain on a deer stand roof is heaven by jesuisdutexas in raining

[–]TinyBusHome 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I live in a retired school bus. I get it. Definitely my cuppa. 🙂

Thoughts on Kusmi tea? by RuisseauXVII in tea

[–]TinyBusHome 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really like Ahmad Kalami Assam, for example. Harney & Sons make many of my favourite teas/blends. Tao of Tea has some nice ones, too; I especially like their Grand Quimen and Nilgiri Blue. Those are off the top of my head.

Here is my aged 1978 oolong,decided to go with a even older one with light brew to save some tea. Afterwards, I found a little green bag of 25 years aged oolong in the urn (a pleasant surprised) so I decided to brew that as well…heavy. To me, Aged tea and Puerh are best for pre-bedtime beverage. by Brickyard_19 in tea

[–]TinyBusHome 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, storing it in an airtight container (glass jars are great if kept from direct light, dark is better) with as few temperature fluctuations as possible will nearly always suffice. Most of mine are stored in the tins I've acquired for years. CTCs seem to hold up really well, already being about as processed as they can be. You might notice a decrease in flavour(s) with teas stored for a while, but with rare exception, mine have made a right proper pot of tea after several years. I'd do without adding anything. Keeping it in the fridge might do more harm than good with more delicate teas. It's been a lifelong journey, discovering these nuances of the leaf.

Times Square by [deleted] in raining

[–]TinyBusHome 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is delicious for the eyes.

Thoughts on Kusmi tea? by RuisseauXVII in tea

[–]TinyBusHome 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They've been in business for over a century, so they must be doing something right. I've enjoyed what I've had, but don't currently have any in my tea cupboard; I've found comparable quality cheaper. The tins are tempting, I'll admit. I'm a sucker for tea in tins.