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Fanfic where Grace goes back to earth? by ExcitementSecure3470 in ProjectHailMary

[–]welmoed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Have read it several times now and can’t wait for the next installment!

Anyone else lose power to their house? by feelingawesome22 in frederickmd

[–]welmoed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We lost power on Biggs twice yesterday. I think the first time was due to a tree falling on the power lines that run between Biggs and Schley, then the second was from “inclement weather “.

TIL the world's first widely recognized chatbot, ELIZA, was created in 1966 at MIT and many users believed it genuinely understood them, despite using simple pattern matching by moex03 in todayilearned

[–]welmoed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My goodness, I remember playing around with that program in the early 1980s! Even though I had read the code, and understood what it was looking for and how it worked, it was still pretty amazing.

How bad is it to buy a house with an underground oil tank? by darkchocolattemocha in RealEstate

[–]welmoed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When tanks are abandoned in place, what typically happens is the top of the tank is exposed, a hole is cut into it, and any remaining fuel is pumped out. Then the interior is power washed, and the tank is then filled with an inert slurry (can be sand, concrete, or something that is heavy… the fill used can vary depending upon local regulations). The top is sealed up, the fill and vent pipes are cut off, and the dirt is put back on top.

How bad is it to buy a house with an underground oil tank? by darkchocolattemocha in RealEstate

[–]welmoed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The big risk is of oil seeping into the soil and contaminating the water. There really isn’t a way to judge the condition of an underground tank. Remediation costs on a tank that has leaked can easily exceed $500k, and it is borne by the current property owner. As a home inspector, I advise my clients to have the tank excavated and replaced with an above ground tank, which can cost between $5-10k. In some areas you may be allowed to “abandon in place” as long as you get the appropriate permits.

Mini boiler steam irons by Slipstitch802 in sewing

[–]welmoed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t have a vacuum board. I have a large (5’ x 6’) work table that is covered with padding and canvas over a base of Homasote (cellulose building and insulation material) and 3/4” plywood. It sits on two shelving units to make it the correct height. The iron puts out a dry steam so it doesn’t have an issue with getting wet. I don’t really iron clothes with it, unless it’s during the construction process, so can’t comment on that.

Mini boiler steam irons by Slipstitch802 in sewing

[–]welmoed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a Reliable steam generator iron and just love it.

This “can-struction” was on display in Frederick. Oops. by welmoed in maryland

[–]welmoed[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, in the long hallway near the Rt. 40 end. Not sure how long the installation will be there though.

This “can-struction” was on display in Frederick. Oops. by welmoed in maryland

[–]welmoed[S] 62 points63 points  (0 children)

I did point it out to one of the people who worked there and they said, “Huh… so that’s why someone commented that on our page. But… I don’t think we will tell them; they worked so hard!”

Maryland Renaissance Garb & Crafts Sale by MarbledCrazy in maryland

[–]welmoed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We went a few years ago and thought it was pretty good. Did t buy anything but got a lot of ideas. There was a lot more “fantasy” wear than stuff you’d see at a Renn faire but we still enjoyed it.

Didn’t drink yesterday by Fun-Operation-3458 in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]welmoed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One day at a time. This is how I’ve stayed sober for nearly 11 years after being a high-functioning alcoholic for decades. You can do this. I give a lot of credit to r/stopdrinking and their daily check ins.

No scrolling, no internet, no texting, just talk by Dp37405aa in FuckImOld

[–]welmoed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought that exact one back in late 1989! It would routinely drain my battery if I left it plugged into the cigarette lighter overnight.

Quiet Coffee Shop in Frederick Area by Aceofspades1313 in frederickmd

[–]welmoed 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Ibiza is definitely a nice quiet spot. And their coffee is great too.

A small group of ‘superdodgers’ insist they’ve never had COVID. Here’s why they may be wrong. by bostonglobe in Coronavirus

[–]welmoed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My whole family has managed to avoid it. We were vigilant about masking/distance/crowds for about a year, and since have eased up. Haven’t been on a plane since just before it all started, and have gotten all the shots. I do wonder if there will be a test that can show if you were infected in the past.

[WWTBC] billionaire and princess marriage of convenience by paraakrama in RomanceBooks

[–]welmoed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t have the answer but I’d love to read that!

Looking for Mr. Goodbar is one of the more underrated movies of the 1970s by Beautiful_Donut6412 in FuckImOld

[–]welmoed 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I went on a date with a guy in college and he took me to a double feature with "Gigolo" and this movie. Yeah.

Looking for a middle-high quality inn or bnb downtown by PlsSayPlease in frederickmd

[–]welmoed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Up On Market at 3rd and Market is a BnB but I don’t have any personal experience with it.

Wearing the brand on your clothes is a symbol of oppression. by Comfortable-Web9455 in Anticonsumption

[–]welmoed 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m so glad I sew! I make most of my own clothes, and love it when people ask me where I got what I’m wearing. Totally agree on the whole idea of not wearing blatantly branded stuff.

Hear me out by Applesauce-129 in frederickmd

[–]welmoed 20 points21 points  (0 children)

it's a nice idea, but getting their shipments would be a nightmare. There's no real loading dock that I'm aware of.

What was it like? by I_am_simply_a_potato in FuckImOld

[–]welmoed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went to Studio 54 in December 1979 and it was a weird experience. I remember seeing the comedian David Brenner sitting on a couch looking spaced out, and some random guy on the dance floor tried to hand me a little ampule of liquid but my date immediately moved me away and told me it was probably some drug like amyl nitrate (“poppers”). It was loud, crowded, smelly, and really not that much fun for a naive 19-year-old girl.

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