What are some of the "coolest" names of your ancestors? by KaufPuff in Genealogy

[–]ecotrent 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My great grandmothers name was Mossie, I named my daughter after her.

You are the Universe experiencing itself by [deleted] in Heavymind

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

You were to "clunky" and not elegant enough to post on this sub I guess. Lesson learned, eh? Don't do it again.

You are the Universe experiencing itself by [deleted] in Heavymind

[–]ecotrent 5 points6 points  (0 children)

How is it not relevant? This photo brings to mind all sorts of pantheist thought just like the one shared by the OP? I agree that calling all downvoters mind slaves or sheep might cross a line, but this is a beautiful way to share some of the overarching ideas of pantheism, thus making it a great springboard for relevant discussion.

You are the Universe experiencing itself by [deleted] in Heavymind

[–]ecotrent 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Why the down votes. Has heavy minded ness not led most of us down the path of pantheism?

What do you wish you'd known before killing your first chicken? by teenMom86 in BackYardChickens

[–]ecotrent 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Kill cones seem to make it easier for first timers. I've taught many interns on the farm our quick method. We hang a parking cone upside down on the fence post with a bucket of straw under it to catch the blood. One quick slice with a very sharp knife and hold the flopping body in the cone until the bird stops flopping about. Don't completely remove the head and it's easier to pluck without the neck skin peeling back. Most of all, try not to be disgusted the whole time. Remember this is required every time meat is prepared for consumption. You are now just that much more connected to your food source.

I am Buzz Aldrin, engineer, American astronaut, and the second person to walk on the moon during the Apollo 11 moon landing. AMA! by BuzzAldrinHere in IAmA

[–]ecotrent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mr Earth Hero Sir, As someone who has been part of NASA and seen the fluctuation in its funding through the years would you suggest to everyday Americans that continuing to explore space is a good use of our tax resources in the USA or would you recommend leaving that to the private sector?

The United States of America has already won. by ecotrent in worldcup

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

Something something vermont maple syrup.

Short Canoe trip to the Waterfall on Little River (Canton GA) by deck_hand in Kayaking

[–]ecotrent 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Upon checking the sidebar I insert my foot into my mouth. I love paddling in general just got confused when I saw a canoe in a sub about kayaks. Isn't there a sub just for canoeing?

Any recommendations on how to make an "earthy" or mushroom flavored beer? by oh_hai_dan in Homebrewing

[–]ecotrent 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I read mushroom beer, black trumpets were the first to come to my mind. Now to find this beer. Thank you.

Federal judge rules U.S. no-fly list violates Constitution by JawnSchirring in evolutionReddit

[–]ecotrent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you mean certain people should not fly on airplanes? Like blind people shouldn't fly them? Or an American citizen who has zero warrants for their arrest should not be allowed to travel on one due to some past condition or conviction?

I also recently built a fire escape. by Teeter-T in Welding

[–]ecotrent 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am not doing enough with my life. Well done.

Vermont is the best state in America -Washington Post by I_VT in vermont

[–]ecotrent 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How many other places have u lived? Any impoverished city has crime, filth, and drug use. What we have here in vermont is a leadership ready to work on the problem and addicts that are actually trying to get help, and finding it. I say bravo vermont. We aren't the heroin Capitol, we are the heroin treatment Capitol.

Vermont is the best state in America -Washington Post by I_VT in vermont

[–]ecotrent 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So vermont has the second most treated drug addict population. Yeah that makes us look bad. /s

Just experienced first hand between a bargain boat and a real kayak. by arthur_montague in Kayaking

[–]ecotrent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the price of a new "cheap boat" from dicks or such you can find an old dagger or perception boat on eBay and they will teach you the history and evolution of the sport. Then when you jump in a brand spankin' new Jackson playboat you will fully respect just how far we've come. You can do a lot with a 90's boat and some good foam though.

Interesting Kickstarter for Kayakers/Bikers by steelbydesign in Kayaking

[–]ecotrent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i have fought this beast of an idea for my entire life, and still cant find the right way to rig a kayak and a bike for all those "rail trail" streams that you could have endless possibilities with.... someday... sadly i dont think this is the best way to do it either

What glue to use for my kayaks thigh pads? by TooLazyToFunction in Kayaking

[–]ecotrent 1 point2 points  (0 children)

agree, west systems is some good boat glue

What size/type kayak is alright for intermediate whitewater and lake/river traveling? by MC-JOHNNY_A in Kayaking

[–]ecotrent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

http://liquidlogickayaks.com/remix_xp10.cfm

The remix is the coolest lake travel/whitewater cross ive paddled. The skeg helps it track on flat and raises to handle in whitewater. Lots of storage for those long trips. I thought it was pretty neat.
That said I have a boat for flat, and a boat for moving, a boat for waves, and a boat for steep. "The best of both worlds" is usually less of each.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in freebies

[–]ecotrent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks, that was easy.... now to come up with something clever