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[Bubbas.dad1]

Mines just propane. But I have four of the five gallon containers. I got my generator for a few hundred bucks. It's nothing fancy but where I live the chances of the power being out for more than a day or two is pretty slim.

I'm thinking of getting a larger tank for propane and another generator. It would mainly be just for the stove, hot water heater, and backyard cooking equipment. Looking at a 250 gallon but a 500 isn't much more. It would be nice to have that fuel on hand if I needed it.

I have looked at the Generac though. In fact I've read pretty much everything on their website and then a significant amount of time looking at reviews, specs, etc... for a variety of different generators.

Then there's underground or overground tanks. It's something I haven't gone through yet but requires some serious consideration before making a decision and spending the money.

But it would be nice to have that source of fuel on hand. Who knows what the hell is going to happen in the future? It's best to be prepared.

We have a propane furnace, and a 20kw Generac backup generator. We live in mid Michigan, and frequently lose power. Ice storms are the worst, and being rural, they get the areas with more population back on line first. I had a 15kw Generac for nearly 20 years. I worked, but I wanted to go to a larger, whole house unit. After years of struggling with small gas generators, always in the cold or night, sometimes both, I got the propane unit. I have a 500 gallon tank, I prebuy the propane, the best price is usually August or so. Last year I bought 600 gallons for $1.19 per gallon. That should last about 2 years. It is nice when the lights flecker, and the unit fires right up, no wandering around with a flashlight.....

 

[Aeroknow]

@curious2garden or anyone else,

what do you know about Rolfing?
My brother in law had it done and changed his life. Says it hurts like fuck, but after trying everything else outside of surgery, this is the only thing that worked for his back.

After the initial 10 sessions, i guess they’ll do more targeted “massages”. It’s not cheap either but what the hell.

even my chiropractor said it works allot of the time. But he said give him a few months first. I’m prob not gonna wait.

 

[curious2garden]

@curious2garden or anyone else,

what do you know about Rolfing?
My brother in law had it done and changed his life. Says it hurts like fuck, but after trying everything else outside of surgery, this is the only thing that worked for his back.

After the initial 10 sessions, i guess they’ll do more targeted “massages”. It’s not cheap either but what the hell.

even my chiropractor said it works allot of the time. But he said give him a few months first. I’m prob not gonna wait.

Deep tissue massage, works for some, not for others. I'm agnostic on it. Let me know if you try it and how it goes.

 

[Aeroknow]

Deep tissue massage, works for some, not for others. I'm agnostic on it. Let me know if you try it and how it goes.

Will do

 

[doublejj]

I’ll prob have a shiload of those 7gal pots soon if you need some more.
gonna go back to 8-10gal pots per 4x8 tray here soon. That’s what I was doing in paradise. Nothing wrong with the way that the 10-7gals are doing but am gonna switch shit up a little.

I feel you, we changed everything & are going to run 225 20gl pots per greenhouse this year. I will plant one entire house in your Wedding Cake.

 

[Singlemalt]

Great post number

LMAO

 

[raratt]

I’ll prob have a shiload of those 7gal pots soon if you need some more.
gonna go back to 8-10gal pots per 4x8 tray here soon. That’s what I was doing in paradise. Nothing wrong with the way that the 10-7gals are doing but am gonna switch shit up a little.

My son in law just picked up a half dozen for me from Golden Valley yesterday. I should be good for awhile, but thanks.

 

[tyler.durden]

http://www.elizabethpitcairn.com/stradivarius/

and the movie, wow

You know, I've never seen that movie. I'll have to check it out. Stradavarius (and Guarnari) instruments go from 2 million to 45 million dollars. Most of that is the history of the instruments, but many artists swear that they are far superior acoustically. They have done many double blind studies that have shown that they are really no better sounding than modern makers' violins, sometimes being beaten by instruments around the 50k mark. Seems there is a bit of The Emperor's New Clothes thing going on there.

 

[Singlemalt]

You know, I've never seen that movie. I'll have to check it out. Stradavarius (and Guarnari) instruments go from 2 million to 45 million dollars. Most of that is the history of the instruments, but many artists swear that they are far superior acoustically. They have done many double blind studies that have shown that they are really no better sounding than modern makers' violins, sometimes being beaten by instruments around the 50k mark. Seems there is a bit of The Emperor's New Clothes thing going on there.

Yeah, I believe debunked but one theory was that the wood harvested during the Little Ice Age (roughly 1300-1800) , was special due to slow growth rate etc. Hence, superior acoustically. Other theories had to do with unique mineral uptake by the trees. I think they command the prices cause they are well made and old, they have lasted for hundreds of years because they were taken care of. Hell, they were expensive when brand new. lol

 

[tyler.durden]

Yeah, I believe debunked but one theory was that the wood harvested during the Little Ice Age (roughly 1300-1800) , was special due to slow growth rate etc. Hence, superior acoustically. Other theories had to do with unique mineral uptake by the trees. I think they command the prices cause they are well made and old, they have lasted for hundreds of years because they were taken care of. Hell, they were expensive when brand new. lol

Yep, there is SO much lore. Another one is the unique varnish he used, some say made from such exotic ingredients as the crushed husks of bees. Lol. The cost is mostly to do with their history though, as the more expensive instruments were owned by colorful historical characters, such as Paganini and certain European royalty. Even his violins that are in horrible condition go for millions. There are equally well made and preserved instruments by well known contemporaries such as Amati, but you'll never see those go for millions. Great modern violins are expensive though, you won't see professional violins go for under 20k. It's common to see symphony players with 60k+ instruments. They almost always appreciate in value, so they are good investments.

 

[Sir Napsalot]

My wife and I drank whiskey out of a sperm whale's tooth and played electronic battleship, then had king crab, rice pilaf and asparagus

 

[sarahJane211]

They almost always appreciate in value, so they are good investments.

I prefer shelf stable foods and ammo for my investments.
Worth more than gold come TEOTWAWKI.

 

[tyler.durden]

 

[curious2garden]

Yep, there is SO much lore. Another one is the unique varnish he used, some say made from such exotic ingredients as the crushed husks of bees. Lol. The cost is mostly to do with their history though, as the more expensive instruments were owned by colorful historical characters, such as Paganini and certain European royalty. Even his violins that are in horrible condition go for millions. There are equally well made and preserved instruments by well known contemporaries such as Amati, but you'll never see those go for millions. Great modern violins are expensive though, you won't see professional violins go for under 20k. It's common to see symphony players with 60k+ instruments. They almost always appreciate in value, so they are good investments.

It's a nice story. I've heard a professional play a Strad at the LA Phil. If memory serves it was the Benny Strad. I could not hear any difference. Then again I don't have a very good ear.

 

[printer]

And over the years the violins have been modified. The necks are longer now that back then, I think 3/4". The violins crack over the years so the top is removed and repairs made and stuck back together. The bass bar (piece of wood running along the length of the top) is usually made longer to deal with the increased string tension of the longer strings. Almost like people taking a Model T and sticking a V8 under the hood and big tires out back.

 

[manfredo]

I played the violin...In 5th grade. It got me out of history class 2 x a week, if I recall, and that was my main reason for wanting to learn. I think it was unanimous that I had zero musical talent.

 

[raratt]

asparagus

That is just coming into season around here, $1.99 lb at my local store.

 

[printer]

Made an executive decision. Will be a silent guitar (electric).

 

[raratt]

Swapped in the new HPS bulb this morning after the girls went to sleep, guess I'll find out in the morning if it works OK.
Road tripped for Chinese takeout, bought beer on the way home. Going to hold down my end of the couch for the rest of the day.

 

[doublejj]

I got the 4th aero-cloner set-up and running. By having different colored pucks it's easier to run multiple strains at the same time in the same cloner. Blue=SFVOG.