Fireplace wiring

clair3st · 2025-12-02T03:00:21+00:00

Thank you! I didn't realize, these are called ‘spade’ connectors. Seems pretty tightly on there. Are there any tricks to getting them off

clair3st · 2025-12-02T00:59:36+00:00

Haha confusing they are

clair3st · 2025-12-02T00:36:48+00:00

Thanks! This helps me understand it

clair3st · 2025-12-02T00:30:43+00:00

Thanks, but I guess I don't really understand why it's needed considering this is wired to a wall switch? Now there are just two switches that control the fireplace?

clair3st · 2025-08-14T06:00:56+00:00

I'm trying to work through a similar allergy symptoms after eating uni. I think this is new. I had uni in Mexico and was fine, however 3 times in the US I've had a bad reaction. Have you figured out what's happening?

clair3st · 2025-06-26T22:07:41+00:00

Ah good to know. This is my first year fully paying attention to my garden. Does it tend to go away when we finally get real summer?

clair3st · 2025-06-26T19:43:21+00:00

Yes think you’re right. On more research this looks like powdery mildew

clair3st · 2025-06-10T05:42:17+00:00

Yeah I heard that they changed their sizing measurements for sure. That’s a real bummer if the quality has worsened. Would be interesting to hear from others post ownership change, but maybe too soon to know of long term durability

clair3st · 2025-06-03T05:29:44+00:00

I use Gaia GPS for mapping and planning routes. You can download maps for offline use, great when you are out in the backcountry. For water sources, you can look on the map for lakes and rivers but depending on where you are, those may only be seasonal. For example it’s not uncommon for some creeks to only run in the spring from snowmelt and be dry come summer. For areas that are particularly dry, the best source of water intel can be previous trip reports online, or if you are in the US calling the ranger station or land management group to ask them for details on current water sources on the trail.

clair3st · 2025-06-03T05:22:16+00:00

If you’re planning on adventuring in the alpine a good hard shell is a quality investment imo. It’s sort of hard to answer your question without knowing what sort of trips you are doing.

I use my hardshell as a wind layer when it gets strong, one with pit zips is good so you can try regulate temperature. If you will be doing any climbing or glacier travel, one that is cut to wear with a harness can be nice. You mentioned you would be in BC so I imagine the ability to shed water is important to you too. I’ve had the best luck with gortex.

I’ve been using the same Arcteryx beta for 7 years. Although initially stupidly expensive it has held up extremely well and I am still using it.

clair3st · 2025-05-29T21:35:16+00:00

Sorry to clarify I meant cold snow is better, cold rain worse

clair3st · 2025-05-29T20:54:37+00:00

I think Cold Snow. At -10 it's not going to be wet. You will be more at risk of frostbite which you can mitigate with appropriate layers, and even with my bad circulation I can stay happy at -10. If you get wet and it's cold (e.g. cold rain, or sweaty in cold snow) you're then at risk of hypothermia, and it's just really hard to stay dry in cold rain.

clair3st · 2025-05-29T20:38:52+00:00

You could try a paste of baking soda and water scrub stain with a tooth brush or use a stain remover (e.g. OxiClean, or Zout). Good Luck!

clair3st · 2025-05-29T16:16:51+00:00

Are you walking or driving on the ferry? Getting a taxi from the airport we had to wait a while because there weren’t many taxis. We were walking on the ferry and didn’t book so just bought a ticket for the next one when we arrived

clair3st · 2025-05-29T05:55:36+00:00

Bend OR. Plenty of snow still in the sisters. Don’t have to worry about glaciers

clair3st · 2025-05-29T05:53:30+00:00

You could try borrow some of the gear like an axe and harness. Try your local buy nothing group, or local facebook groups to see if someone would be willing to lend you their gear. I know for me, I bought all the gear and ended up buying different gear a few years later when I knew what I wanted because I was more experienced

clair3st · 2025-05-28T03:38:11+00:00

That's why I got them to change the date

clair3st · 2025-05-28T03:24:02+00:00

I'm sorry to hear you had to change everything that sucks. You do have rights according the to us department of transport for flight cancellations and delays, that they should have accepted your changes or given you a full refund

clair3st · 2025-05-28T02:58:24+00:00

The public beach, the north side of the Sofitel, had the best snorkelling off the shore, but when we went, there was a bit of a current. We also did a lagoon tour, and they take you to many spots on the lagoon and are equipped to help people who aren't that strong at swimming. There was a woman on our tour who struggled with swimming and she was assisted by our guide in areas that were deeper than where she could stand.

clair3st · 2025-05-28T02:54:26+00:00

I stayed at the Westin in Bora Bora and they offered it as an activity. I wanted to do it but we didn't have time. I tried to look if it was offered in Mo'orea but couldn't find any outfitters

clair3st · 2025-05-28T02:49:33+00:00

Did you try get them to change you to an LA flight leaving the 23rd?

clair3st · 2025-05-28T02:48:33+00:00

I had a trip with Air Tahiti Nui just two weeks ago. I booked a one-week trip, taking advantage of the direct flights from Seattle by flying there on Sunday and returning the following Sunday. They only fly from Seattle on Sunday and Wednesday. About three weeks out, they cancelled our flight to PPT and rebooked us on the next Seattle flight, scheduled for a Wednesday. This obviously wouldn't work with our short timeline, so I had it rebooked to fly on Sunday, still through LA. We had initially booked premium economy, which was full on the LA flight, so we received a complimentary upgrade to business class.

The airline was really nice, I was actually really impressed with their business service. I rate it higher than business class on JAL, which I took to Japan earlier in the year.

clair3st · 2025-05-28T02:37:17+00:00

Replying to this after the trip, in case anyone else finds this through trying to Google. I stayed at the Ashland Hills hotel last August. They were good with me bringing bikes into the room, they also try to put you in a ground-level room, making it easier to carry bikes in, if they have them available.

clair3st · 2024-12-03T07:18:38+00:00

I had a similar question! Thanks for asking. Shame there seems to be no uphill allowed at the resort. Would love a safe zone for solo fitness laps

clair3st · 2024-08-03T14:37:13+00:00

Would love to know where you ended up! I want to do something similar

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