Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Leonardo

Built a cabinet door. Went with the weight savings/Free knob, "never catch on your shirt" type option. lol



I'll be installing the formica in this photo today.

Ill update again later...

Good call. Anything that sticks out can be a pain in the ass (possibly literally) very quickly.


Get a friction catch on there though or it will be open all the time.

[Nevermore]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

The pump agitates the surface enough to oxygenate the water. Even a slight breeze across the surface is enough. The fish I had (koi and goldfish) are members of the carp family and they require far less oxygen in the water that most tropical fish. They will even swim to the surface and "gulp" air ever now and then. I suspect that the problem that year was as simple as multiple and rapid temperature changes that the fish just could not deal with.

Ah... Well alright then.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Nevermore

Ah... Well alright then.

I have had the pond freeze almost solid and not lost a fish. When the water temperatures get bellow freezing they sort of hibernate and just move enough so that their blood doesn't freeze. They need very little oxygen during that period. It is sort of amazing when you think about it.

[Nevermore]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

I have had the pond freeze almost solid and not lost a fish. When the water temperatures get bellow freezing they sort of hibernate and just move enough so that their blood doesn't freeze. They need very little oxygen during that period. It is sort of amazing when you think about it.

Yeah, I've heard about that. I just thought the other thing might have been it, but I wasn't aware of the koi's lower need for oxygen.

Also crazy to think if you dropped a human in what, like 50 degree water? It would kill them relatively quick.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Nevermore

Yeah, I've heard about that. I just thought the other thing might have been it, but I wasn't aware of the koi's lower need for oxygen.

Also crazy to think if you dropped a human in what, like 50 degree water? It would kill them relatively quick.

Last an hour or two in 50 degree water. About 5 minutes in sub freezing.

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by humfrz

I got the picture -

Yep, that old tree should have been pruned back years ago -

So, is your twin in Idaho now?


humfrz

Yes, all vehicles are here. Haven't had anyone mention smog checks, nor have I seen any smog check stations in Canyon County. I know they have them in Ada County where Boise is. Changing plates has been super easy. I think my longest DMV wait has been about 15 minutes.

I'm bummed about the trees. I'm going to lose a couple plum, a couple Ash, and a cool weeping cedar because they are either dying from lack of water, over crowded, or leaning on the deck.

[Nevermore]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Last an hour or two in 50 degree water. About 5 minutes in sub freezing.

Huh, an hour or two is still more optimistic than I was thinking.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Yes, all vehicles are here. Haven't had anyone mention smog checks, nor have I seen any smog check stations in Canyon County. I know they have them in Ada County where Boise is. Changing plates has been super easy. I think my longest DMV wait has been about 15 minutes.

I'm bummed about the trees. I'm going to lose a couple plum, a couple Ash, and a cool weeping cedar because they are either dying from lack of water, over crowded, or leaning on the deck.

Google tells me:

"Motor vehicle owners moving to Ada and Canyon counties, or the City of kuna with gasoline vehicles made after the 1981 model year and at least 5 years old must get a smog check. ... The Idaho DMV suggests vehicle owners not get their vehicle tested until they receive their testing notice."

Can your trees be saved if watered and/or thinned out? Of course the part of the one that is leaning on the deck needs to be whacked off.

So, when do you get your new HVAC?

Have they hit you with the IPT tax (Idaho Potato Tax) yet?


humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Nevermore

Yeah, I've heard about that. I just thought the other thing might have been it, but I wasn't aware of the koi's lower need for oxygen.

Also crazy to think if you dropped a human in what, like 50 degree water? It would kill them relatively quick.

Not really crazy - just the difference between warm blooded and cold blooded animals.




humfrz

[EAGLE5]

Tree removal is often the first step of a new home.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by jsimon7777

Tree removal is often the first step of a new home.

Was for me for both houses we bought and they were in the middle of the city. Pretty sure we found a whole lost civilization in the last one.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

I have had the pond freeze almost solid and not lost a fish. When the water temperatures get bellow freezing they sort of hibernate and just move enough so that their blood doesn't freeze. They need very little oxygen during that period. It is sort of amazing when you think about it.

I learned this in an interesting way. In college my roommate and I went away for Christmas break. I was only going to be gone 3 days so I told him I'd take care of feeding his fish tank when I got back. Turns out the heater went out and the dorm room got to below freezing for two days. His fish tank had an inch of ice on the top and his fish all looked dead. I took the inch of ice off, and threw in some (sink temperature) hot water. The fish all just perked up like nothing had happened.

[EAGLE5]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Was for me for both houses we bought and they were in the middle of the city. Pretty sure we found a whole lost civilization in the last one.

Yeah. I think we have about 50 trees that I'd like to remove. Behind the house. Then there's the front and sides.

[Nevermore]

Oh, do I spy a spammer..?