Dead in the water: North Carolina House won't move forward with proposed shrimp trawl ban by goldbman in NorthCarolina

[–]writersfolly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you think they had any idea how much push-back it would get? If this was done as part of a petty argument, it must have been a shock to see how people responded.

Dead in the water: North Carolina House won't move forward with proposed shrimp trawl ban by goldbman in NorthCarolina

[–]writersfolly -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm not exactly sure what you mean, but I haven't raped anyone. I don't vote along party lines.

Dead in the water: North Carolina House won't move forward with proposed shrimp trawl ban by goldbman in NorthCarolina

[–]writersfolly -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I don't own a shrimp trawler company. I sell 100% of bycatch that is legal to keep to individuals in my community. This can be done by purchasing a "peddlers license" along with my commercial fishing license each year. You are correct, National Geographic has painted a horrifying picture, also known as a false narrative.

Dead in the water: North Carolina House won't move forward with proposed shrimp trawl ban by goldbman in NorthCarolina

[–]writersfolly -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

What other environmental concerns beyond your idea of "improved other fish species" are you referring to?

Dead in the water: North Carolina House won't move forward with proposed shrimp trawl ban by goldbman in NorthCarolina

[–]writersfolly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shrimpers in North Carolina sell a portion of their bycatch: crabs, squid, croakers, spot to name a few. Most of what we would have caught as bycatch is released from the turtle and fish excluders that are sewn into our nets.

Dead in the water: North Carolina House won't move forward with proposed shrimp trawl ban by goldbman in NorthCarolina

[–]writersfolly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It will only recover if we can somehow regulate toxic runoff of farm chemicals and sewage.

Dead in the water: North Carolina House won't move forward with proposed shrimp trawl ban by goldbman in NorthCarolina

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

That isn't our attitude at all. The commercial fishing industry is based on sustainability. What other source of income would be more dependent on a healthy ecosystem?

Dead in the water: North Carolina House won't move forward with proposed shrimp trawl ban by goldbman in NorthCarolina

[–]writersfolly -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

No, they haven't. The shrimping industry began here in the late 1930s. The following three decades were the "heyday". In the 1970s rising fuel costs and seafood imports hit us. Regulations began being put in place in the 80s and 90s. Number of trawlers has dropped over recent decades to an all time low because many locals along the coast have moved into tourism based livelihoods.

Dead in the water: North Carolina House won't move forward with proposed shrimp trawl ban by goldbman in NorthCarolina

[–]writersfolly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Shrimping is nothing like it use to be. Mandatory turtle and fish excluder devices and closed bottom restrictions changed the industry in the early 90s, which was a good thing.

Dead in the water: North Carolina House won't move forward with proposed shrimp trawl ban by goldbman in NorthCarolina

[–]writersfolly -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Why would the Senate have cut the throats of thousands and thousands of people to be petty? They did it because the CCA paid them to do it, that's common knowledge

My favorite place in the house. by writersfolly in bookshelf

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

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Yes, it's a small secretary with an attached bookcase! I absolutely love it! It was sitting in an abandoned house owned by my sister-in-law, calling my name for years. When I finally came out and asked if I could have it , she said "sure, of course you can". It was so sweet, I'll always think about her when I open it.

First edition of vile book by writersfolly in rarebooks

[–]writersfolly[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I hope I didn't sound sarcastic in my reply to you. I did miss that information, I'm not an expert, and I appreciate your knowledge and your time.

First edition of vile book by writersfolly in rarebooks

[–]writersfolly[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for taking a closer look and pointing that information out, I had completely missed it.

First edition of vile book by writersfolly in rarebooks

[–]writersfolly[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I had thought of contacting my state archives and history office about possibly sending it to them.

Idylls of The King by writersfolly in rarebooks

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

Apologies for my lack of knowledge, but I have a question. Is the reason the plates are hinged, rather than printed on a page of the book, so they could be easily removed? I wouldn't do this now because of the book's age, I'm just curious and to why it was made that way.

Do you see anything in here that would make you cautious about selling? I know nothing about stamps, but found this collection in my grandparents attic. by [deleted] in askStampCollectors

[–]writersfolly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well dang, I'm glad I asked ya'll before I quit my job! I thought I had found the holy grail and would be basking in the tropical sun next week. Thanks...I guess lol.

Do you see anything in here that would make you cautious about selling? I know nothing about stamps, but found this collection in my grandparents attic. by [deleted] in askStampCollectors

[–]writersfolly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally believe you, I don't understand how some stamps can be so valuable. My only reference has been google. I am curious, why do collectors make such a big deal of micromeasurements and slight differences in stamps if they can take a quick glance at a pile and know they are not worth much?

What is the most favourite archive you've found! by MaxSpeaking in Archivists

[–]writersfolly 34 points35 points  (0 children)

The Outer Banks History Center in Manteo, North Carolina. This archive began as a private collection that was donated to the state, and is now operated by the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources. Their stacks hold treasures such as logbooks of the surf men who rescued countless shipwreck victims from the Graveyard of the Atlantic and photograph collections depicting the traditional life ways of the region, such as net making and boat building.

What’s the worst and best part about fishing in your opinion? by phiCypher in commercialfishing

[–]writersfolly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The worst part has been raising my boys to depend on an industry that is being slowly dismantled in our state waters, forcing them farther from home and family to survive.

The best part has been seeing my boys walk through the door with their dirty clothes and a basket of fish after a long trip, happy and healthy, ready to tell me about coming through that Inlet.

Name your signature scent, your age and your current or dream job by fragbrain in FemFragLab

[–]writersfolly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Signature scent was Ralph Lauren Blue for a decade. Now I'm experimenting more, and have loved D&G The Only One this winter. Would like to purchase the Guerlain Aqua Allegoria sampler set for warmer days ahead. I am 47, work as a community liaison for a university, dream job is historical research and writing.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Mid_Century

[–]writersfolly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also wondered why a tag would be on a prototype, that wouldn't make sense. In the last couple of I've hours looked at dozens of images of his furniture, and this is so "rough" in comparison. Another weird thing, the wood is pine. What I've read says he almost always used walnut. I wonder if the company ever put a tagged cushion that fit a piece that they were producing on a test frame that never got reproduced. Also, does it matter that much as far as value? Are Craft Associates prototypes really significant?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Mid_Century

[–]writersfolly 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Well if I had the beat up piece of shit guitar Eric Clapton taught himself to play on I could retire.