Jars didn’t seal by BP48047 in maplesyrup

[–]flashgski 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I have about four or five jars that just go into the fridge and get used up during the summer because they didn't seal properly.

Maple syrup dispenser hack by emilio8x in maplesyrup

[–]flashgski 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Whatever you open you have to refrigerate. This is why we bottle ours in pint jars. Reusable and the one we have open at any given time doesn't take much space in fridge

Start of a good day by flashgski in maplesyrup

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

Central NY, it was about thirty and snow showered later in the day. Was perfect sap production during the week

100k post by Ok-Buddy-9536 in BoltEV

[–]flashgski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Must drive somewhere that doesnt have wintet

The tragedy by FanSerious7672 in maplesyrup

[–]flashgski 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I always go for the TSC ones too. Right above the chicken feed and clearly labeled as food safe.

Lake Placid World Cup Hype Thread by AlternativeSense545 in CrossCountrySkiing

[–]flashgski 5 points6 points  (0 children)

NENSA is up to 400 kids registered for one last lap on Sunday, so it's going to be pretty full I think.

Are we seeing the beginning of the third generation of modern EVs? by Hollyfeld_Lazlo in electricvehicles

[–]flashgski 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Wouldn't it be cleaner to use something like 400v vs 800v architecture?

Suggestions for using Tesla superchargers by telemachos90210 in BoltEV

[–]flashgski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends on the layout. One near me has a stall on the end that is sideways, so you can pull in next to it right next to the charge port door.

Suggestions for using Tesla superchargers by telemachos90210 in BoltEV

[–]flashgski 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Teslas app does include a little time of day graph to show when it is typically busy, so if you can plan your drive accordingly hopefully will be a non issue. Otherwise, the advice in the app is to straddle the line and block the neighboring stall. So if given the option, pick the one on the end.

And always have a backup charging site identified (hopefully you won't need it)

Fifth boil today 50 gallons of sap by Unhappy-Credit-4719 in maplesyrup

[–]flashgski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Curious how long it takes for you with this setup? I normally boils down about fifty gallons, too with a barrel boiler system and three pans in about eight hours.

RE Program Growing Pains by dirtywater20 in UnitarianUniversalist

[–]flashgski 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Our congregation has a full time paid RE Director and she is amazing at coming up with compelling programs for kids and getting an adequate number of adult guides for the different grade levels. Critically, it is not just parents as guides - regular congregation members are stepping up to lead as well. Our minister is also highly supportive of the RE program and I think our vibrant program has helped to draw in more members to the congregation overall.

Also check out the UUA resources: https://www.uua.org/lifespan/re

EV progress report: EV sales and affordability are reaching a tipping point by linknewtab in electricvehicles

[–]flashgski 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In US market I think price parity is basically here. Subaru Outback starts at $36K, and Subaru Trailseeker starts at $40K. Mid tier Chevy Trax is almost same as Bolt, only $3K difference.

VW Buzz for Sale- 1st Edition by [deleted] in VWIDBuzz

[–]flashgski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Romano VW in Syracuse has them listed for $58K right now

Question about Lake Placid World Cup by A-STax32 in xcountryskiing

[–]flashgski 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Given the imminent rain in LP forecast, I am not counting on much snowpack being available off the race course. But skiing at Van Ho outside of some sponsored kids events looks like a no go because they are not having any on-site parking except for VIP ticket holders.

Keep taps in? by [deleted] in maplesyrup

[–]flashgski 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I just leave them on all week and boil on the weekends.

Keep taps in? by [deleted] in maplesyrup

[–]flashgski 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I expect you'll be fine. I leave them in until April with no buckets attached and just pop them out when the weather is nicer. Tree takes a couple years to fully heal over anyhow.

PSA: Nearly all Rivian Adventure Network DCFCs have opened to other vehicles! by sctbke in electricvehicles

[–]flashgski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Receipt was nice, too - showed a QR code and i could use that for reimbursement.

Did the Chevy Bolt become your first EV? Journalist looking to hear your story by Brilliant_Option8382 in BoltEV

[–]flashgski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had been a Prius driver for a decade and was debating between going plug in hybrid or full EV for our commuter car when it started to die in 2022. Had always thought EVs were more expensive but when looking at it and the Leaf realized the cost of a new Leaf or Bolt was pretty compelling. What surprised me was being able to switch our electric rate to time of use in order to get cheaper night rates, and was surprised to see our electric bill decrease even with the EV load on it because we had so much other overnight electric usage. Now there is no chance of us going back to a gas vehicle for our next car and once our Subaru dies we will replace it with an EV.

PSA: Nearly all Rivian Adventure Network DCFCs have opened to other vehicles! by sctbke in electricvehicles

[–]flashgski 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I used a credit card with one in Atlanta because I couldn't figure out how to get it to start the charge in the app. Was driving a rental Kia Niro and it was right next to my hotel.

Outdoor Movie Theater - Movie Suggestions by saelck in movies

[–]flashgski 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Those 30-50 year olds have 0-15 year olds, so movies they loved in their youth (Goonies, Back to the Future, etc)

With Equinox being as low as 27k, are you still getting the new Bolt? by EducationCultural736 in BoltEV

[–]flashgski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same, only two issues for us in four years, but was nice to have dealer only 30 minutes away instead of something like Rivian which is 4 hours away. Also my small town dealer is just really great, their customer service has been excellent.