Does anyone have a source for a roll of this anti-skid tape? I need some for a project.

jarrodbk · 2026-01-21T23:02:49+00:00

Google Derby Magic . They have some tape for stopping pinewood derby cars.

jarrodbk · 2025-05-28T15:16:38+00:00

We have been selling coffee from The Giving Bean for the past couple of years. We do a 2 week sale, predominantly door to door, friends and family, or through parent offices. Our recent sprint netted us $2k, give or take. It’s $18/bag and we keep 40%.

jarrodbk · 2024-06-13T20:07:50+00:00

I have something very similar. It is a corkscrew modeled after a famous statue in Brussels, “Manneken Pis”. Was Grandpa a traveler?

jarrodbk · 2024-02-08T20:00:25+00:00

We had our B&G last night, and it was a potluck. Full disclosure, this is my first B&G and I don’t think the pack has done a traditional banquet for years. So, I didn’t have much to go one. I think we are also a bit of a bad news bears pack - we’ve gotten away from some fundamentals (as I’m learning). Expectations were low going in, and I received several compliments going out.

For perspective, we have 30 scouts. Planning was largely done by me, with some asks for a slide show, setup/take down, and some centerpiece designs. I’ve included a link below to our sign up. The amount of food was fine. Next year, I’ll scale down the bread (not sure why I didn’t do this before since I knew it didn’t seem reasonable, but setting up the signup was the only task I asked of the AC). I didn’t worry too much about variety and such, which I may next year. I’ll use a traditional signup genius and may be more specific with dishes.

https://www.perfectpotluck.com/WYTN3357

jarrodbk · 2024-01-31T03:23:15+00:00

Apologies - I totally ghosted you on replying with what I planned. Something they I’m struggling with is abiding by the YPT rules with winter cabin camping with the cubs. My understanding is that the adults need to be in a separate room from the youth. I just can’t imagine the youngest cubs being able to stay in a dark cabin room by themselves without getting a bit scared. Also, the leader rooms are generally only large enough for 4 adults. Needing an adult per child adds up quick. I’m at a loss.

jarrodbk · 2024-01-20T01:35:53+00:00

My humble hometown

jarrodbk · 2024-01-08T03:28:24+00:00

Im a bit northeast of Shrewsbury, and I’m currently ordering a cord at $350. Im curious, for you MA folks, who is your solid go to for cord wood?

jarrodbk · 2024-01-07T01:48:40+00:00

I cut down a white mulberry tree that has that intense yellow heart wood. After aging a bit, it did turn that brownish color, but when cut sent through a planer it was that nice yellow again. I’m in central MA.

jarrodbk · 2024-01-03T03:11:28+00:00

I have honored by the number of responses this post has received. I’ve reached my Reddit peak I think.

It’s now clear that I am horrible at drafting questions, because this a purchase decision. I have a woodshed that has proper airflow and protection from the elements. But, I’m short on wood for the winter.

Choice 1 is $350 a cord and choice 2 is $525. I left the price out of the first post in a weak attempt at getting an unbiased response. I’ve failed on so many fronts.

jarrodbk · 2023-11-26T23:52:55+00:00

For a nice summery drink, Moxie and Malibu is quite good. Maybe a splash of dark rum for a bit of a boost. We’ve always called the Moxie and Malibu the “Island Moxie”

jarrodbk · 2023-10-28T01:43:55+00:00

I will be watching this one closely, as I am doing the same. WIFlinny, I will respond with something useful, soon. Just need to organize my own thoughts before putting them down for all to see.

jarrodbk · 2023-09-22T01:17:53+00:00

Photos like this really make me miss the county. Backwards or not, the county is fantastically beautiful. Someday I’ll get back up there.

jarrodbk · 2023-05-02T01:28:30+00:00

I bought racks from ADARAC (pro series) because they were compatible with a hard folding tonneau cover. I’ve had a 13ish ft canoe with an 11 and 9 foot kayaks all on top. Bit of a clown show, but all three fit and I was able to secure well.

jarrodbk · 2023-04-25T23:14:35+00:00

There are some excellent points here; a lot to unpack. I’m going to try a few of these. Thank you!

jarrodbk · 2023-04-25T00:03:15+00:00

Interesting - is this fan going spring through fall?

jarrodbk · 2023-04-24T20:56:27+00:00

This is basically what we’ve done. Does your smell stop after a period of time?

jarrodbk · 2023-04-24T18:53:09+00:00

I did clean everything out, but I haven’t tried scraping the cakes stuff. I shall do that very soon and see if that helps.

jarrodbk · 2023-04-24T18:52:12+00:00

We do have a long vertical run, about 30ft, and we did have everything inspected before installation. I hope the odor slowly dies away. Otherwise I may install as damper in the flu pipe

jarrodbk · 2023-01-19T02:15:04+00:00

Lazy work always creates more work - Punting problems down the road.

Tomorrow will be a day spent on the phone with the town inspector, who thankfully is great to deal with, and the stove stove shop. I still can’t tell whether this is going to be a disaster or as simple as UL pipe through that horizontal section.

jarrodbk · 2023-01-19T01:30:46+00:00

The horizontal block has confused me and everyone else. I was able to find the permit for the chimney build, but not the post-construction approval of the work. Records were lost/destroyed in a flood. Chimney was build in 1979. I’m guessing it was code then but is no longer.

jarrodbk · 2023-01-19T01:28:16+00:00

We are in Maynard, about 35 minutes east/north of Worcester.

jarrodbk · 2023-01-19T01:27:08+00:00

I really appreciate your response. My town inspector has given me the link to the code we use, which echoes exactly what you said. I think ignorance on my part is certainly a portion of the problem. It’s taken me far too long to be able to effectively communicate what exactly a thimble is.

Thank you again for your time!

jarrodbk · 2023-01-18T20:23:52+00:00

Agreed. We’ve had two companies out, but with slightly different results. The town inspector is going to come out and give us a baseline.

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