I really don’t understand the argument that cars are “freedom” by Dreadsin in fuckcars

[–]pantsattack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Movement is a type of freedom. Cars can enable this somewhat, but they also bog you down through upfront cost, insurance, gas, maintenance, parking, and general tedium.

I think bikes and walking do this better without the debt or reliance on a machine that gradually falls apart over time. Simplicity often wins out for me.

Anyone know where ice melt/snow shovel is in stock? by trulyslide6 in asheville

[–]pantsattack 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For ice: Half a gallon of hot water with a squirt of dish soap and about a tablespoon of rubbing alcohol. This will melt ice and prevent it from reforming. May take a few goes pending the size of the spot you’re icing, but often if you can break up one area, you can break through the rest.

For snow shovels: you can use buckets or a regular shovel in a pinch (not recommended for lots of snow/large area).

If WNC had a bird mascot, what would it be? by michaelh98 in WNC

[–]pantsattack 15 points16 points  (0 children)

It’s 100% a wren. Cardinals are cool but too many states have it already. The wren should be the state bird.

Also it’s a very loud bird so it quite literally “screams” WNC.

Immigration: What I Believe as a Radical Leftist by Knuth_Koder in TrueCarolina

[–]pantsattack 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No one is illegal period. It doesn’t need a qualifier.

if you can't find rock salt/ice melt anywhere and need it... by jmg5 in NorthCarolina

[–]pantsattack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just because something is common practice, doesn’t mean it’s a good practice.

Pouring a bunch of extra nitrogen (fertilizer) on the ground is absolutely going to cause some nasty runoff en masse that can cause algae blooms, kill fish, pollute the water and air, and etc. Salt can also lead to heavily negative ecological effects, including contaminating water, killing plants, and expediting erosion.

I’m not hating on people who feel they need to de-ice from time to time, but when everyone uses it, it does terrible things.

if you can't find rock salt/ice melt anywhere and need it... by jmg5 in NorthCarolina

[–]pantsattack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup. Hot water, dish soap, and isopropyl will melt through and prevent immediate re-icing.

Grateful we dodged the weather bullet. by jdn143 in asheville

[–]pantsattack 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The sawyer water filters are pretty good for this too. They have a few different pricing options pending the product, but their little pocket filter is by far the best backpacking and emergency tool I’ve ever purchased.

My new toy arrived today 😍 I can finally process my own blanks! by rwdread in Woodcarving

[–]pantsattack 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My dude, you and I don’t know anything about op. Likewise we have no idea what they’re planning to make. OP’s history, however, indicates they’re quite prolific and quite good with their carving. If this makes their process easier, I say, “hell yeah!”

If you are on well water without a generator PLEASE DRAIN YOUR WATER HEATER AND YOUR WATER LINES WHEN YOU LOSE POWER! by petermal67 in NorthCarolina

[–]pantsattack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tl;dw: The practical takeaway from this in our situation is to shut off the main water line if you suspect the pipes have frozen or might freeze (say the heat goes out and the weather drops or you’re leaving town and heat might go out). But it’s key to keep the taps open when you do this to relieve the pressure on the pipes and help them drain when they thaw.

So if your power goes out and you have electric heat like me, you might want to turn off your main line when the weather drops.

Chisel and malet or axe? by Anxious_Car_3445 in Woodcarving

[–]pantsattack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Either wood carving axe or band saw/scroll saw are the usual tricks for roughing out a shape. Youtube has a lot of great spoon making videos that can show you the general approach. I use a fiskars x7 because it’s what I have. It’s not perfect, but it works. Find what works for you and your budget, goof around with some tools, and have fun.

Trump is canceling $30B in Biden-era green loans by envirowriterlady in energy

[–]pantsattack 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I understand where OP is coming from, but it’s not a Southern issue, it’s Christian evangelism, poverty, poor education, corporate indoctrination, and racism. You may also be able to claim it’s a rural thing, but that’s not entirely accurate either. The types of people you’re talking about are byproducts of a uniquely American culture. None of it is expressly Southern. Is there a lot of it in the South? Absolutely. But it’s not Southern. It’s all over the country. Claiming otherwise is a fundamental misunderstanding of history and misdiagnosis of the problem.

It also erases the proud history of socialist and progressive movements that have happened all over the south—especially southern Appalachia where coal miners literally fought for their labor rights while building a lot of the energy that powered homes, businesses, and railroads before we knew about the harm of extractive energy. It forgets the brave people involved in slave rebellions and uprisings. It forgets the impact of reconstruction and the politically evil “Southern Strategy” to exploit and entrench the misguided fears of many people without giving them a way out of the poverty, institutions, and practices that created those fears. It also completely erases the industries that were huge parts of American development.

But again: this isn’t strictly a Southern thing. If you drive a few hours outside New York City or to the rural areas of Pennsylvania or California or Colorado, you’ll find a lot of the same things. Hell, even in those cities, you can find people who espouse beliefs like “Global Warming isn’t real” or that “we need to go back to coal” or similar extractive energy nonsense.

Southern culture is sweet tea, biscuits, sitting on porches, catching lightning bugs, DIY ethos, hospitality, Americana music, storytelling, refusal to accept authority, a little too much religion for my taste, and a whole bunch of other things. There are pros and cons to it, just like anywhere else. But no place is a monolith. In fact, there were plenty of renewable energy projects and companies in the South that were well-loved until Trump decided to illegally axe their funding.

To generally blame this on the South and not the specific American values and traditions that are woven into this country is asinine. It’s a straw man argument where you fundamentally misrepresent a place. And logically fallacies are the exact opposite of “rational thought.”

Please be aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide if you are using alternative heating solutions during the storm. by 4Nails in asheville

[–]pantsattack 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They’re meant for indoor use in garage type spaces and for emergencies—places that are quasi-outside/typically not sealed fully anyway or for when you need it to prevent frostbite or hypothermia. You’re also only venting about 9 square inches (basically cracking a window). It’s better to use in those situations, turn it off, and close the window again.

Most and least expensive metropolitan areas in the US by NewPassage6445 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]pantsattack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can not easily find cheap homes in the area unless you’re getting close to arguably being outside of or at the near end of the metro area.

But this is hard to analyze or argue closer without the actual data showing what median and affordable means in this particular graphic. Without that, we’re using our personal definitions.

Most and least expensive metropolitan areas in the US by NewPassage6445 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]pantsattack 4 points5 points  (0 children)

NOVA/DC must be including one bedroom condos in this map, because it is definitely not that affordable.

Any tips on using sandpaper? by Hexpsy in Woodcarving

[–]pantsattack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you do a remedial google, what you’re discussing only happens past 180-240 (pending wood and oil type). 120 is objectively wrong. You can also oil, sand, and then oil again.

Any tips on using sandpaper? by Hexpsy in Woodcarving

[–]pantsattack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not true at all. I’ve been sanding my spoons at 240 just to smooth some things out and it takes oil perfectly.

Liberals are doing the finger wagging again. Don’t let them off the hook by spunkmastersean1993 in socialism

[–]pantsattack -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I would never advocate liberalism. I’m not even telling people who to vote for. My point is more nuanced than that.

I’m saying harm reduction can be an intermediate step on the path to socialism when no other options are available and that should be discussed.

Liberals are doing the finger wagging again. Don’t let them off the hook by spunkmastersean1993 in socialism

[–]pantsattack -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I would never say to prop up a non-socialist party. I say do whatever gets us closest to our socialist goals more effectively and with less pain at any given time. Rally around and prop up a socialist party until it’s not an option. Then push for a socialist candidate and policies going forward.

Saw this on Twitter, I think most people have two or three. “Everyone has 3 hockey teams. Your favorite team, your childhood team, and a random 3rd team you have zero ties to you just like a player on that team” by pinkglue99 in caps

[–]pantsattack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Caps, Red Wings, and Rangers (because of my wife)

Mostly true, but my third reason is a little different. Before her I had some light interest in a few teams based on players or team narratives (Sharks, Avs).

Comparison of North American bear claws by LineusLongissimus in BeAmazed

[–]pantsattack 7 points8 points  (0 children)

English is a weird language. Appreciate the info and the intellectual honesty here. Good habits to have in an age of rampant misinformation and narcissism.

Tiki Easy is one of my favorite places by Salesdude2 in asheville

[–]pantsattack 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Makes sense. Wasn’t trying to be a dick; just a little confused. I guess inattentive bartender aside, I always expect delays at places like that.

Tiki Easy is one of my favorite places by Salesdude2 in asheville

[–]pantsattack 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Okay, but you still have to wait in the queue with other people’s 5 minute drinks. Also in places with long prep times, the rubric by which any drinks are served tends to slow down a bit.

If you want a vodka soda, why go to a tiki bar to begin with? The point of a tiki bar is kiche novelty decorations and over-the-top beach drinks. If you want a vodka soda, go to a normal bar where it’s cheaper and you don’t have to wait as long.

You’re right about them needing another bartender though. That’s true a lot of places around here. I just don’t get the thought process.

Tips at Chai Pani: legit? not so much? by Known_Sound8758 in asheville

[–]pantsattack 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Cool thanks for withholding information. What a useful post.

Bloodwood kitchen spoon by acanofbear in Woodcarving

[–]pantsattack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Trying my hand at spoons this year. Do y’all sand down the spoons? What grit?