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    How to build a Solar Hot Water System

    Hubby installed heliodyne for my parents, and they like it. It's a small array that heats their domestic hot water.
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    Help understanding solar

    Hm. Just reading this after being away for while. I wonder... I don't know the load estimates for the hot plate vs. a small microwave for reheating stuff. For coffee or tea, just boil water somehow. (And I'm wondering if a lower wattage microwave would have a lower load than the electric...
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    What's your least favorite chore?

    Ha! I thought I was the only one who hates doing the dishes! And so many people like any chores related to firewood, just like me! :celebrate I would rather clean the droppings board in the chicken coop than do the dishes. Laundry is the 2nd least favorite.
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    luvinlife offthegrid- will winter ever arrive?

    Thanks for the feedback! I would have responded in a more timely manner, but the email notification thingy didn't work.
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    It's that time of year...what are you thankful for?

    I am thankful for everything I have. And I don't mean the material things like jewelry, cars, or the iPhone I'm posting with right now. I am not just thankful for my family, but thankful that they accept me for who I am. And thankful that the ones who don't, keep their feelings to...
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    luvinlife offthegrid- will winter ever arrive?

    Here area few photos that sum up what's gone on since July. Hiking in the woods The hens started laying! I love fall
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    luvinlife offthegrid- will winter ever arrive?

    Wow, I can't believe it's been since July 11th that I last posted here. Summer was busy. We spent a lot of time outside- in the garden, in the woods, and in the boat. Most of the time spent in the boat was me trying not to act frustrated/nervous/annoyed that it wouldn't start while we were...
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    Where did everyone go?

    Heh. I guess I missed all the drama. I had a busy summer, and a busier fall. How is everyone doing? :frow
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    Quail_Antwerp: Words from the Barnyard...

    I used to work for Head Start. I loved it. I will say that it seems that different counties and different states run their programs a little differently. Your little one will have a good time. I would say take the opportunity for the nap and do not feel guilty AT ALL. :D and: Yay for...
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    Abifae - Ciao Babies!

    Ooh, silk with a steamer- very fancy! I just do cotton shirts as a science/chemistry project with my youth. I also like it because it's LITERALLY hands on and is great for teaching spatial relations. I haven't had to order dye in a long time, but if I remember- don't they have different...
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    SKR8PN.... two small butts........

    Guinness- the beer that drinks like a steak! :drool
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    SKR8PN.... two small butts........

    Diet beer and barley pop! That was great for a laugh! :D Now if you'll excuse me, my extra stout is waiting for me. ;)
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    Abifae - Ciao Babies!

    I see you've been playing around a bit with procion dyes! Just got done doing tie dyes for a 4-H youth project. First year we did this we used a kit from dharma trading co. Now instead of the synthrapol I use oxyclean and warm water for the stain removing step after rinsing. Sometimes you...
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    New York State

    My sister lives in Cazenovia, and I'm from near lake placid. Welcome!
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    Homemade fruit fly traps.

    I only thought of banana because I was out of red wine vinegar and straight red wine. *hic*. ;) Bananas are the first things I find them on, so I just threw a piece in there to see what would happen.
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    Homemade fruit fly traps.

    I have been using a paper cone flipped upside down in a tall glass with a piece of banana in the bottom, but then I found a trick that uses a tapered plastic bottle (2-liter soda bottle). I think I will try this later. What's your best home made fruit fly trap, and what do you use as bait...
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    HELP! Pet Dander allergies...I think...New house...son coughs

    Just curious if you found what was making your son go allergy-nuts. Or did you just clean everything and it disappeared?
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    luvinlife offthegrid- will winter ever arrive?

    Had a great weekend. Now I have settled in to enjoy summer at home, for the most part. We got a new eureka tent, the 4-man. Love this tent. We slept out in it all weekend- all 3 of us! Squriming kid in the middle makes for groggy wake-ups, but we just make more coffee. Had relatives over...
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    luvinlife offthegrid- will winter ever arrive?

    Hadn't thought of that. Will do. They ARE great, I was on it the other night. :D
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