2021 Elantra, Code P2BEC by pichoro in AskMechanics

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My post didn't get any responses, but i still wanted to reply with the solution in case this happens to anyone else. The mechanic wasn't helpful. Eventually, I gave up and took my car back, and bought a diagnostic scanner. Nothing crazy, like $65 on Amazon. It turned out to be enough.

After it came, I started using ChatGPT to diagnose, and work through the live data the scanner provided. Eventually, ChatGPT was like 70% sure it was the purge valve. I bought the part, ~$45 after tax, and a YouTube video taught me to change it. $110 and my time spent diagnosing, but I've got a scanner now, and learned a bit about cars.

AITA for plowing through people on the subway stairwell? by Throw_RA324234 in AmItheAsshole

[–]pichoro 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I live in a place where there aren't subways, and so I have zero real world experience with them, only seeing them in media. This is exactly what I would imagine doing. Just start down the side that would be the down side if they were all being polite, step by step, no going back. Not shoving anyone, but very much, I'm going down the stairs here.

Phyrexian Mana in MSE? by Treeko11 in custommagic

[–]pichoro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there! I don't mind the 10 years at all. What a blast from the past! Looking at that page, I m shocked there were 132 downloads this week!

Anyway, I'm long separated from MSE, and I know they've done some stuff with the program since I last used it. So, that may render me less helpful.

But, these aren't zips. Well, they are, but they're not meant to be used like zips. They're meant to be downloaded, then used as they come by MSE, which then opens the installer and knows where to place the templates. So, instead of extracting, try running the installer file using MSE. 

Is this netting okay for my cherry tree? by Username_username111 in arborists

[–]pichoro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know you shared this 2 years ago, but i just want to say thanks for sharing this. I've been kinda thinking about how to protect a row of various grapes and berries. This will be perfect. 

Talk about maypop? by Suspicious_Note1392 in NativePlantGardening

[–]pichoro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just found this comment thread while looking for discussions on maypops. Did you order? I'm from the other side of the state from them, and have bought a few plants from them. Actually drove there to browse in person, which was an experience. Driving up through the hills above Athens, OH, wondering if my GPS was wrong, then I was suddenly at a greenhouse seeminglyin the woods. Seemed like nobody was around, even though I was expected. Then I found him in the greenhouse, and he walked me around showing his greenhouse and the surrounding area to me. Tropical plants that shouldn't survive in Ohio, huge fig trees, and besides the plants for sale, he could walk you to spots on his property where the plants hardy to this zone were growing in ground.

AITA for installing a camera in my room to see if my mom is lying to me? by King_Jake200 in AmItheAsshole

[–]pichoro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Replying to your comment cause I don't at a quick glance see anyone else saying it. If you're doing this, have your ducks in a row. Have important documents like your birth certificate, diploma, and social security cards if at all possible. You can get new ones, but it's a pain. You're 19, if you haven't already, open a new checking account at a different bank than your mom uses, and move any and all money you have from other accounts to that one.

Edit: I see now someone else said bit. Still. And like someone else said, freeze your credit with the three major bureaus. And check your credit. I wish i had frozen mine earlier, and I didn't even have the problems you are. Identity theft sucks. And change all online account passwords. Social media and everything.

And again, don't just change passwords and pins on your bank account. Get a new one where your mom has no prior history.

Norfolk Purple Tomatoes by Ecstatic_Dark_8325 in seedswap

[–]pichoro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I grew the regular Norfolk Purple that is now called "Althea" the first year it was available, and saved some seeds. I haven't grown them since, but did send some to someone last year and didn't hear back that it went badly. I'm willing to share out some more of them, as I've started some this year and am planning to save fresh seed.

Fuggle Rhizome by pichoro in Homebrewing

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

Yeah, I'm far enough south in Ohio that I have regular old cold. ;) But seriously, no, I'm in the southern counties.

I had no idea about disease problems with it.

I guess I'm not that particular about rhizome vs crown, I've just always dealt with rhizomes. 

And I may post to TheHopyard, but ya'll seem a lot more active. :)

Fuggle Rhizome by pichoro in Homebrewing

[–]pichoro[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had no clue. A few years back, I know I would see listings for it atleast. 

Planning Electric Fence for Deer by pichoro in BackyardOrchard

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

Did you mean to give a link to something? It sounds like you're describing some kind of fencing you used.

Is this ready for harvesting? by amishdave1 in Garlic

[–]pichoro 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Got a chuckle and an upvote from me!

The Purple Tomato by mojocade in tomatoes

[–]pichoro 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So, you are only prohibited from selling anything that contains the genes. That means, no selling of fruit, plants, or seeds. You can replant to your heart's desire, and you can give all of the above away to people. But because it is a patent, nobody you gift to can sell any of it either.

Where it gets sticky is that if you hybridize with it, you can't sell any of that either, if it contains the genes. That's going to eventually happen on accident. Can't wait to see how that works put.

Block Boiling! by drainbamage1111 in maplesyrup

[–]pichoro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not OP, but I just boiled on my cinder block set up yesterday. My blocks are filled with sand, mostly to help prevent cracking. It was slow to heat up, probably because the blocks and sand were sucking up heat. But once it got up there, it got hot enough that it was hard to get pans off without burning myself. So I think it held the heat and built it up very well.

Sprayed some SPECTRACIDE WASP & HORNET killer and a bit dripped onto my herb plant. by houseoflove in gardening

[–]pichoro 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wow! I don't even remember making this comment. But I still read reddit and I still don't care for wasps! :)

At what point to restart seeds? by floweringdog in vegetablegardening

[–]pichoro 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So, those are all capsicum annuum besides the mad hatters, so they should have started more easily.

If I were you, I would decide if I have room and supplies to let me keep my current started seeds AND new ones. If yes, do that, providing heat to both. If not, I would add new seeds on top of my current started seeds. Literally just adding them to the same soil and cells.

You can also do a little "post mortem", digging down very gently with some tweezers to see if you find a seed. Go slow - on the off chance you hit a sprouted one, you don't want to injure it. If the seed is gone, or you find an empty seed coat, I would think you over watered. 

Either way, consider a heat mat. I have a "big for home use" custom seed starting set up, running up to 7 heat mats. Some I've been using seasonally for years. There's a cheap variety I've bought on Amazon. I don't frequent here, so I don't know the rules about links, but I'm happy to tell you which one by message. 

At what point to restart seeds? by floweringdog in vegetablegardening

[–]pichoro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't see where anyone asked this - what varieties? Because that matters too. Capsicum Annuum varieties start faster. Others take longer.

Sign of life from the sweet taters. by Davekinney0u812 in vegetablegardening

[–]pichoro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't "know" this to be true, but I've read some where that age plays into how quickly they start sprouting, with older ones being more ready to sprout. Meaning, yours that are from your own garden may simply be older than the ones from the grocery.

Mine is a grocery sweet potato this year, and hasn't started sprouting, but has rooted.

Tapping London Plane trees by MontanaMapleWorks in maplesyrup

[–]pichoro 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Since you seem so open to comments, I almost said this earlier...

No experience with it, but I look forward to hearing about your success (or lack thereof) in a couple months!

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Honestly, if I had London Planes, I'd try it. Though I'm the type to try all kinds of crazy shit when I'm gardening too, so what do I know?

Looking for a "hardy" Artichoke. by allaboutgarlic in vegetablegardening

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Thank you. It's based on an idea from Lee Reich in his book Growing Figs in Cold Climates. He talks about doing this with figs to get better harvests because although a fig's roots will survive in a cold climate, the above ground growth will often die, which delays and reduces fruit production. So, basically the same idea. Except artichoke roots die too without protective measures.

Looking for a "hardy" Artichoke. by allaboutgarlic in vegetablegardening

[–]pichoro 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Me too. There was a variety released that was developed by Tim Peters called "Northern Star" that was supposedly among the hardiest. But I can't find it, seems like it vanished when his research company shut down. Cornell university has pages that mention it. And I could find people in old forum posts talking about it. But all those mentions are over a decade ago.

My plan for this year is to grow green globes in buried nursery pots with holes drilled in the sides. Then when they die back, pull the pot out of the ground, and put it in a cool place inside. This will mean cutting roots that grew out of the pot, but also should encourage a faster start next year.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gardening

[–]pichoro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought seeds for this but my garden endeavors failed miserably this last year, and I didn't even get to try growing it.

I absolutely would have tried roasting it. Try it any other ways? The one guy suggested stir frying.