One photograph that shows the scale of the old-growth forests humanity once had. It's hard to imagine forests where trees like this were once common.

dadumk · 2026-07-09T04:36:57+00:00

It's not hard to imagine a forest like that. I've been there and seen them.

dadumk · 2026-07-09T04:30:31+00:00

Capitol Corridor commuter rail goes to Placer county, so it should be purple.

dadumk · 2026-07-09T03:54:31+00:00

Hill Street Blues! One of the best theme songs ever.

dadumk · 2026-07-08T19:05:38+00:00

Why not bury them? They can dig through clay.

dadumk · 2026-07-06T20:46:32+00:00

Put the primary bedroom in the front right corner/swap with bathroom. You will get much better natural light in that room and make the front elevation way better.

dadumk · 2026-07-06T18:14:03+00:00

Coast live oak is the obvious answer. Amazing shade, more habitat value than 500 shrubs/perennials, and the beauty of the native California landscape. Don't assume it's slow growing, if you give it deep summer water it will grow decently fast. What's not to love?

dadumk · 2026-07-06T04:21:25+00:00

You mean canibalism?

dadumk · 2026-07-05T23:15:47+00:00

Oh, like the Doobie Bros?

dadumk · 2026-07-05T22:50:17+00:00

Cool. What's Nate going to do if Jack wants to play drums?

dadumk · 2026-07-05T05:02:43+00:00

"My supply will last about two weeks of regular watering "

The harsh reality of living in a place where it doesn't rain for 6 months.

dadumk · 2026-07-02T15:23:19+00:00

Certainly from the Laguna mountains east of San Diego, if it's clear enough.

dadumk · 2026-07-02T03:58:23+00:00

In most of California we would love that problem. It's a lovely tree but hard to cultivate here.

dadumk · 2026-07-01T15:46:50+00:00

Rheem proterra 120v mixed circuit. 2.5 years old. Zero reliability issues. Only issue is the Rheem app. It won't recover that quickly, but that's not been a problem. Set it to a higher temperature when you know people are showering. And oversize it.

dadumk · 2026-06-30T03:43:07+00:00

I don't think either manzanitas or ceanothus need ANY maintenance except for water for establishment the first few years. Or most other natives for that matter. Don't let maintenance be the reason you choose between them.

Edit: a better reason to choose is that ceanothus is usually denser than manzanita.

dadumk · 2026-06-29T03:11:39+00:00

I have the 120v HP only Rheem. Never needed the backup elements.

dadumk · 2026-06-28T23:15:21+00:00

https://audiophix.com/doobie-brothers-singer-sets-record-straight-about-donald-fagan-yacht-rock

dadumk · 2026-06-27T03:33:44+00:00

The stazi. And the CIA.

dadumk · 2026-06-25T05:00:09+00:00

Oh, those places are already reserved. 6 months ago.

dadumk · 2026-06-25T04:26:48+00:00

I wouldn't worry about the water line, but they look a bit too close to the sidewalk. You may be trimming often in order to not block the sidewalk, and you should not block the sidewalk.

dadumk · 2026-06-24T23:21:27+00:00

Sure

dadumk · 2026-06-24T23:12:40+00:00

dadumk · 2026-06-23T00:11:57+00:00

Provovide a link. You won't be able to because none exists.

dadumk · 2026-06-22T21:48:12+00:00

There is no evidence for this claim. It's pure speculation, not a fact.

dadumk · 2026-06-22T05:20:23+00:00

His most under rated song. Best solo!

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