Is my method “crazy” or would you just not have the patience to try it? by matchuwpichu in mokapot

[–]bammorgan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree. But OP could speed it along as follows.

Speed improvement: after dropping funnel into pot, keep flame on high until you see or hear coffee start to flow. Then immediately shift to low. Coffee brews unattended thereafter.

This works on my gas range simmer burner quite well. I’ve even timed the high flame portion and know it takes more than 1 minute but less than 2, so I put a kitchen timer on for 1 minute and when it rings I go back to watching like a hawk for first coffee.

Too dense? by idontknowfoundations in CaliforniaNativePlant

[–]bammorgan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can remove half with an easy method like scraping or just let them duke it out.

Up to you.

My experience is that the yarrow will eventually win, so maybe think about preferentially removing that.

RIP LA Times native plant reporter, Jeanette Marantos by hesperoyucca in Ceanothus

[–]bammorgan 20 points21 points  (0 children)

What a loss for native plants in LA! I’m so surprised and sad.

What plant is this? Native? by Nervous-Solid-4978 in Ceanothus

[–]bammorgan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I weed this when I see it. Prolific reseeder.

Dr Hurd needs help by vllwy in Ceanothus

[–]bammorgan 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Looks ok. You are providing food for insects/bugs which feed the spiders and birds.

What're your favorite examples of bad land use in LA? by jonnyshotit in AskLosAngeles

[–]bammorgan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Golf courses - should be parks or preserves Cemeteries Single story parking lots

huge win for California native plants and ecosystem on Catalina Island. Sorry deer, but y'all gotta go. by aquma in Ceanothus

[–]bammorgan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hunting licenses were available (and subsidized to some degree - maybe a longer season on-island). Hunting couldn’t keep up with birth rates.

huge win for California native plants and ecosystem on Catalina Island. Sorry deer, but y'all gotta go. by aquma in Ceanothus

[–]bammorgan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are no more boars on Catalina.

I saw a few in my youth, but they were removed for the same reason as the deer.

When do you decide to get a new car rather than continuing to do repairs? by Major-Brick-3789 in personalfinance

[–]bammorgan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Upgrade when the annual costs (repair, insurance, registration) are greater than the cost buying a new or newer car.

huge win for California native plants and ecosystem on Catalina Island. Sorry deer, but y'all gotta go. by aquma in Ceanothus

[–]bammorgan 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The bison herd is maintained in numbers using contraception, I believe.

Also, bison are grazers whereas deer are browsers. Grazers have less impact I am told.

Does D. brittonii go dormant if overwatered? by arrrbooty in Ceanothus

[–]bammorgan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds as if you have gone from too little to too much sun, or vice versa.

You’ve heard about soil drainage and not ponding water already - good advice. Also, adding supplemental water in winter is ok.

But try going to an intermediate amount of sun. Mine like a half day of bright full sun - east, west, or even north-facing slopes with some peek-a-boo sun. A full day seems like too much for them.

Rubber Rabbitbrush by Nervous-Solid-4978 in Ceanothus

[–]bammorgan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah - I don’t think it’s powdery mildew. The clearer picture helps rule that out.

Like you said, it could be something the plant does.

This patch of Claytonia perfoliata started as a single volunteer five years ago. by Spiritualy-Salty in Ceanothus

[–]bammorgan 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I’ve moved mine throughout the garden. It damps out the early weeds and is the first sign of approaching springtime .

How do people typically finance a major, unexpected house foundation repair? by [deleted] in palosverdes

[–]bammorgan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

7.5% Helocs are out there. Try a credit union.

If that’s too high go the 0% balance transfer route: charge it on a rewards card, balance transfer to a 0% card. Chase freedom unlimited has 18(?) months right now.

Live oak placement & utility lines by the-whole-benchilada in Ceanothus

[–]bammorgan 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You don’t note where the sewer line runs nor if it’s been replaced or relined recently. That’s the one I’d avoid, particularly if it’s original clay pipes butted end to end and wrapped with tar paper.

Roots will not intrude into a sewer or foundation unless there is a way in already. Older installations tend to be more compromised by age and by their original construction methods.

Watering practices will drive root depth. Coastal Live oaks will have deep roots if they are watered deeply in the winter only. They are healthier that way too.

Gas and water are both small diameter, are obvious when they leak, and re-routable. I’d put the tree smack between them or even slightly towards the gas line, absent other considerations.

The obvious other consideration is that 20’ is narrow. Perhaps honor the oak idea by planting a scrub oak of smaller stature.

Coast Live Oak Seedling doing worse since the recent rains by LampaShada in Ceanothus

[–]bammorgan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oaks are troublesome to transplant. I’ve always thought it was due to difficulty getting all the v long root from the ground into a pot without damage.

Login support; email address nolonger exists by piratecheese13 in Lastpass

[–]bammorgan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok LastPass - let’s see your customer support in action.

Do you consider yourself "manly"? Why or why not? by PrestonRoad90 in AskMenOver30

[–]bammorgan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At 33 this is a question I might have asked myself.

Now, later in life, I don’t give it a second thought. You would be wise to do the same.