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  1. Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk

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    My dad died last Sunday. Tomorrow is his funeral.

    My dad died last Sunday. Tomorrow is his funeral.

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  2. Comment on What's your favorite music album to get high to? in ~music

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    The Lemon of Pink by The Books is fantastic and like nothing else I've heard. Everything out by The Books really.

    The Lemon of Pink by The Books is fantastic and like nothing else I've heard. Everything out by The Books really.

  3. Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk

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    Today I get a roof put on to my house! Hopefully, I'll be dried in by the end of this next week!

    Today I get a roof put on to my house! Hopefully, I'll be dried in by the end of this next week!

    7 votes

  4. Comment on What are some good stories told from non-human perspectives? in ~books

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    On the same note, "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH"

    On the same note, "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH"

    3 votes

  5. Help me find the perfect sandals?

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    I live in the desert, and many months out of the year, it's way too hot to be wearing covered shoes. The problem is, though, when it comes to sandals, my feet sweat A LOT and start sliding around,...

    I live in the desert, and many months out of the year, it's way too hot to be wearing covered shoes. The problem is, though, when it comes to sandals, my feet sweat A LOT and start sliding around, and they become impossible to walk in comfortably. I need a sandal that is super durable, comfortable, will strap to my feet, and look decent enough to be casual or semi formal, and lastly, they will not have their wearability affected by my sweaty sweaty feet. Anyone got some good suggestions?

    18 votes

  6. Comment on [SOLVED] What's the scifi book? in ~books

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    That's the one!! Thank you! I was wracking my brain...

    That's the one!! Thank you! I was wracking my brain...

    5 votes

  7. [SOLVED] What's the scifi book?

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    I'm looking for a book I read in middle school where people are factory farmed for their parts before they hit puberty by organic mech of some sort, but the protagonist escapes and is hunted but...

    I'm looking for a book I read in middle school where people are factory farmed for their parts before they hit puberty by organic mech of some sort, but the protagonist escapes and is hunted but is able to hide in an abandoned (ship?) with some others and starts to fight back? For the life of me, my search skills are failing.

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  8. Comment on Hurry Up Tomorrow | Official trailer in ~movies

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    How is this a comedy?

    How is this a comedy?

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  9. Comment on What’s a book about your area that you think would be interesting to people outside of it? in ~books

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    I probably know the people you know here! It's definitely worth a visit.

    I probably know the people you know here! It's definitely worth a visit.

    1 vote

  10. Comment on What’s a book about your area that you think would be interesting to people outside of it? in ~books

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    On the Porch: Life and Music in Terlingua, Texas by W. Chase Peeler. It's beautifully written and very accurate in its account of both the history and the present at the time of its writing. A lot...

    On the Porch: Life and Music in Terlingua, Texas by W. Chase Peeler.

    It's beautifully written and very accurate in its account of both the history and the present at the time of its writing. A lot of people I know are quoted in it, too. I myself spend a lot of time on the porch playing music with friends and strangers alike.

    5 votes

  11. Comment on What hard scifi books could you recommend? in ~books

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    Everything that Kim Stanley Robinson has written is fantastic, in my opinion. He's definitely my favorite author.

    Everything that Kim Stanley Robinson has written is fantastic, in my opinion. He's definitely my favorite author.

  12. Comment on "Shower thoughts" and other things to ponder in ~talk

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    Name a food that doesn't pair well with either chocolate or cheese.

    Name a food that doesn't pair well with either chocolate or cheese.

    10 votes

  13. Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk

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    Also, thanks for keeping tabs on me. I really appreciate it.

    Also, thanks for keeping tabs on me. I really appreciate it.

    4 votes

  14. Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk

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    Good question. I've made sure to only drink and cook with bottled water, which seems to be helping some with the liquidation of my bowls, but it's 20 degrees Fahrenheit here, and a whole bunch of...

    Good question. I've made sure to only drink and cook with bottled water, which seems to be helping some with the liquidation of my bowls, but it's 20 degrees Fahrenheit here, and a whole bunch of family is in town, so my stress levels are super elevated. My stomach isn't great, and my pain levels have been a real issue. Thankfully, I head home tomorrow, so just one more day to endure.

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  15. Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk

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    Congratulations! That's a big milestone. I hope your new home is comfortable and in a neighborhood you like and can see yourselves in for some time to come.

    Congratulations! That's a big milestone. I hope your new home is comfortable and in a neighborhood you like and can see yourselves in for some time to come.

    5 votes

  16. Comment on Weekly thread for casual chat and photos of pets in ~life.pets

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    That's kind of you to say :)

    That's kind of you to say :)

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  17. Comment on Weekly thread for casual chat and photos of pets in ~life.pets

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    I forgot to touch upon floor insulation! The ground doesn't get cold like it does in other places, so floor insulation is just a waste of money and an invitation for rodents to nest. There is over...

    I forgot to touch upon floor insulation! The ground doesn't get cold like it does in other places, so floor insulation is just a waste of money and an invitation for rodents to nest. There is over 150 species of rodent in the chauahuan desert, and they'll get into whatever they can.

    1 vote

  18. Comment on Weekly thread for casual chat and photos of pets in ~life.pets

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    Thank you! Biodegradable soap is good, but dawn dish soap is just fine. In fact, dawn is used often with oil spill clean up and whatnot and isn't actually bad for the flora and fauna. It'll be...

    Thank you!

    Biodegradable soap is good, but dawn dish soap is just fine. In fact, dawn is used often with oil spill clean up and whatnot and isn't actually bad for the flora and fauna. It'll be piped far enough away from the house that food particles won't matter as much as far as vermin go.

    Yes, I'm very fortunate to have the friends and access to knowledge that I do. Partly that comes from the lifestyle I chose and the people that attracts, but also my builder friends who are coming down I've known for almost a decade and are some of my very closest friends. We've been doing work exchanges for years now, so this is just another iteration.

    My window veiw will definitely be spectacular and very good for my heart and soul. Where I live is wilderness. Humans are the exception, not the rule, and it brings me an incredible amount of peace and creative inspiration. It's not an easy lifestyle but a very satisfying one for me.

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  20. Comment on Weekly thread for casual chat and photos of pets in ~life.pets

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    Questions are always welcome! I'll have piping put in for a sink which is grey water and will go into one of my very small arroyos, which I plan to dam incramentaly in order to slow down the water...

    Questions are always welcome! I'll have piping put in for a sink which is grey water and will go into one of my very small arroyos, which I plan to dam incramentaly in order to slow down the water and eventually allow me to start permaculture. But I won't have water flow until I set up catchment. For now, I haul water. Eventually, my other friend will dig me an outlaw septic for a toilet, which will be separate from the house.

    My builder friends have worked with cob, Adobe, and earthship building, but for my house, it will be stick (wood), which I will stucco the outside. Drywall on the inside. Much (but not all) of it will be reclaimed materials. My property is on a wash, so my house will be up off the ground by about a foot at least. As far as insulation goes, the most important is the roof, which will need to be R30. The walls will be insulated with R20. Fortunately, my floor won't need insulation, which will give the rodents less cause to nest. The reason I'm going the stick route is so that it can be done quickly, but well. Other methods take a much longer time. When I eventually get to building my forever house, it will most likely be Adobe, which will be a much longer and more involved process.

    The thing I look most forward to, other than actually living in a house I can call my own, is that I got a nine pane 6ft by 5ft arched window that will frame a beautiful rock formation that's right across from me on my north side. It will be a perfect dining and writing space with a truly magnificent view.

    I can't begin to express how fortunate I am to have the friends I have with the skills they have, and their not just willingness but shared excitement to bring this project to fruition. It's going to be a month of diligent work and hard labor, but with the support of my community, family, and friends, I'll soon be living indoors!

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