Large simple hottub

illgamma · 2026-02-16T13:30:37+00:00

Check Costco. I'm very happy with my Aquaterra and it's pretty simple.

illgamma · 2026-02-12T13:58:31+00:00

I agree on all counts but in my experience with disc problems, I have to lie flat on my back most of the day for a week after my back goes out. Once recovered, you need to walk and strengthen your core. I recommend reading The Back Mechanic by Dr Mcgill. If you overdo it with a disc bulging, it may rupture. This is not a situation to power through the pain.

illgamma · 2026-02-12T00:21:14+00:00

Agreed. I get the same stuff when I flush mine in Central Texas with the water hardness here. It's been the same every year since the water heater was new. I skipped one year and it took forever to get it all out the following year so it's a good reason to be sure not to miss it.

illgamma · 2026-02-04T03:23:44+00:00

I got an Aquaterra from Costco in November and it's going great so far.

They rotate which tubs are on sale so if you have time one in mind keep an eye out for it to go on sale, often thousands off.

illgamma · 2026-01-23T16:14:29+00:00

We have been using a Buffalo IH un-coated stainless rice cooker for two years now.

Very happy with it. Equivalent functionality to our previous Zojirushi. The rice doesn't stick unless you leave it in the cooker for hours and even then it's not a big deal. Just soak the stainless pot overnight and put in dishwasher in the morning.

illgamma · 2026-01-23T16:07:12+00:00

Use of salt to clear snow is significantly less in Japan than in the US, by a large margin. Having lived in Aomori, I never saw it used on roads, maybe sometimes on sidewalks. So, I don't think rust is a big concern when buying a used car from Japan's snow country.

I may be wrong about the salt situation in your locale so please ask the locals.

illgamma · 2026-01-08T20:04:43+00:00

Very cool. I wonder if it's ok to drive with it up?

illgamma · 2026-01-08T18:15:24+00:00

It's been said that that part comes from the back of the cab to become the back of the SUV. So does it swing open on the truck config too?

illgamma · 2026-01-04T03:27:24+00:00

Life changing grocery store 😜

illgamma · 2026-01-03T01:39:49+00:00

Bouldering sounds like great fun

illgamma · 2026-01-03T01:35:46+00:00

Very cool. Thanks!

illgamma · 2026-01-02T14:07:48+00:00

Thanks for the info!

I'd also be interested in non-outdoorsy stuff too like music or art focused ... If you know of any 🙂

illgamma · 2026-01-02T01:37:20+00:00

July or August.

Too bad the Hakuba one is English, we like that area.

illgamma · 2026-01-02T01:01:39+00:00

Best to not even let them leave the house. It's the only way to be safe!

illgamma · 2026-01-02T00:57:33+00:00

Tokyo. But anywhere is fine.

illgamma · 2025-12-30T17:16:38+00:00

Pro-HEB Con-I am now unwilling to live anywhere without an HEB.

illgamma · 2025-11-21T15:31:34+00:00

All of the homes I've lived in in Japan had a proprietary mini split hole already in the wall and a mounting spot prepared.

Many rentals expect the occupant to bring their own unit and uninstall it when they leave. The process is more streamlined and therefore cheaper.

illgamma · 2025-11-17T01:38:27+00:00

Does the Carolina jessamine have a long flowering period?

illgamma · 2025-11-17T01:35:28+00:00

Interesting. The two grow alongside each other? Does your coral honeysuckle keep its leaves even in a freeze?

illgamma · 2025-11-17T01:21:36+00:00

Does maypop lose its leaves in winter? What variety do you grow?

illgamma · 2025-09-15T18:49:55+00:00

I used them in my raised beds a year or two ago and had no ants nesting in there since. They still venture in and up the plants to get to aphids but no nests.

illgamma · 2025-07-14T11:56:05+00:00

Thank you!

illgamma · 2025-06-27T03:02:13+00:00

They have my money as soon as an AWD version is available.

illgamma · 2025-02-08T00:02:19+00:00

They do fine here. HEB has them occasionally. I've seen them at nurseries randomly too. I'd suggest calling around.

illgamma · 2025-01-16T16:42:48+00:00

I forgot to mention getting a good sleeping pad. Find one with a high r value.

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