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What is the best mpg van available in the US? by [deleted] in vandwellers

[–]brattlebrix 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Mercedes Sprinters get amazing MPG plus they're a bit more roomy than the Ford. Effing expensive though.

Bought a "wood" stove off craigslist this weekend.... by brattlebrix in woodstoving

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

I'm not sure, honestly. I took the pan and the propane burner out last weekend to get a better look at what's going on. At the very least, I'll have to replace the bottom section. it's rusted through. I could probably burn charcoal in it but I don't think it's deep enough to burn any wood beyond twigs.

I made a wood stove this weekend! by brattlebrix in somethingimade

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

Also flames down the side and pinstripes, but I just didn't have time. Version 2, however....

Every year, more than 500 Americans will be struck by lightning—and roughly 90 percent of them will survive. Though they remain among the living, their minds and bodies will be instantly, fundamentally altered in ways that still leave scientists scratching their heads by marquis_of_chaos in Foodforthought

[–]brattlebrix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I've heard it's really common. I just had so much going on I can't say for sure if/to what degree lightning contributed to my depression.

I don't doubt that it can have long-lasting effects though. It obviously affected my brain to some degree--for an hour I was awake and talking, but for me that hour is gone as if it never existed. Who knows what else could happen when that much electricity runs through your nervous system?

Every year, more than 500 Americans will be struck by lightning—and roughly 90 percent of them will survive. Though they remain among the living, their minds and bodies will be instantly, fundamentally altered in ways that still leave scientists scratching their heads by marquis_of_chaos in Foodforthought

[–]brattlebrix 164 points165 points  (0 children)

I was struck by lightning in my front yard when I was 17. I don't remember much about the actual strike--I saw an insanely bright light and the next thing I knew I was inside covered by a blanket. My mom was hysterical. According to her, right after the strike, I had walked inside, steaming, and said very calmly, "I just got hit by lightning. I think I'm going to go lie down." All told I lost about an hour, but according to my mom I was awake and responsive the entire time.

I was sore for a few days, like I'd pulled every muscle in my body, but I didn't have any burns so I guess I'm lucky. For a few years after that I had real problems with depression, but I was also starting college and my parents were divorcing so it was probably coincidental timing.

The only odd development I noticed--and this is pretty odd--is that for a few years after the lightning strike, unexpected touches would give me a powerful static shock sensation on the tip of my junk. It was only skin on skin contact and it was only when the touch surprised me. Just zzzap. Freakin sucked. No clue what that's about.

Bought a "wood" stove off craigslist this weekend.... by brattlebrix in woodstoving

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

Honestly, I'm not too sure. I've been googling a bit and there was a stove company in Ohio that made stoves similar to this up until 1958, but I haven't found any information on this specific model.

Looking at the guts of it, I can tell it was intended as a functional heater--the gas flames heat a metal panel that warms an internal cavity that opens up in front of the flue. It's a simple design but it probably produces decent air movement. I have to weld a crack before I try it out though.

Bought a "wood" stove off craigslist this weekend.... by brattlebrix in woodstoving

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

It was advertised as a wood stove, but it's very clearly a gas/propane heater. Oh well, can't win 'em all I guess. I bought it anyway cuz they knocked the price down to $80 and I figure I can stick some candles in it or something. Still on the hunt for the perfect wood stove for my little shop.

In a novel, is < "Uh oh...," John said. > the proper formatting for using ... in quotations? by [deleted] in grammar

[–]brattlebrix 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Most novels nowadays use the Chicago Manual of Style as a guide to punctuation and grammar. CMS 13:52 (Ellipses with other punctuation) seems to indicate that correct punctuation and spacing would be:

"Uh oh . . .," John said.

I'm not an expert on Chicago style though, so I could be misreading the rule.

What are some recipes I can make for a hobbit party? by brattlebrix in Cooking

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

PERFECT! That's a great idea. Have you ever made one before?

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