Holy hell it is hot, stay cool and hydrated fellow neighbors! Libraries are excellent cooling centers if you need to be out of the house.
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Hey there, so I’ve basically been growing this on vibes and it seems like it’s going alright? It looks like it’s suffering a bit (a lot?) from my inconsistent watering and feeding. I’ve just been plucking off any leaves that look totally dead and now that it seems I’m getting close to harvest I’m not sure what to do. I’ve lurked long enough to get a sense of what my trichomes should look like (2 weeks bro) but I’m unsure of what I should be doing with a lot of these half burnt fan leaves and sugar leaves and stuff. There’s also some new growth near the bottom of the plant and I have no idea wtf that’s about
Soil is 50/50 coco and random potting soil. Seeds are from tiger autoflowers on strainly. Mostly following growweedeasy as a guide as well as posts on here. Thanks in advance - a guy wanting to get high on his own supply instead of sketchy plugs
Between the discount store and pharmacy, where I think a barber used to be. I mean, that’s fine and all I guess. Better than another smoke shop or hair salon. I wouldn’t mind having an ‘elevated’ new PCP but I don’t think I’m really part of their target demographic.
I’ve had a lot of close calls where the birds are like inches from my head but I’ve never actually been hit. Got me wondering if there’s an awkward pigeon out there that accidentally bumped into someone.
It’s all I can think about for some reason. Have you been hit by a bird? I want to know!
TL;DR: Dishwasher has a drainage issue. Very likely the hoses/tubing are clogged or blocked. Tried to fix it myself but lack the tools and expertise, could use the contact info of a reliable plumber or handyman in the area who can take a look.
So our dishwasher stopped draining properly. The cycle runs just fine but when it finishes, there is a full pool of water at the bottom of the dishwasher. I watched a few youtube videos, rolled up my sleeves, and got to work - emptied the standing water manually, checked for any debris clogging the drainage channels, the impeller and other doodads all seemed to be in order. Led me to believe that there was a blockage in the drainage hose/pipe/tube. The way the hose is routed from the dishwasher to the sink makes it quite difficult to access and I didn't feel confident that I could take everything apart and put it back together in working order.
We rent, so we contacted our landlord and implored him to send a plumber or somebody to look at the drain system. Against all better judgment (and my repeated requests for a plumber), our landlord simply decided to replace the dishwashing machine. Two weeks and a new dishwasher later, we run into the same exact problem of standing water after the first cycle we run. Well, at least we know for certain it's not the machine that's fucking up.
Even with the new evidence of the issue that needs fixing our landlord is dragging his feet and I figure it's just something we need to take care of ourselves. So before I turn to google to find a repairman or try to fix it myself I wanted to see if anyone in the neighborhood could recommend someone. Thanks in advance.
Summer is coming and the leaf blowers are back, please enjoy the omnipresent farting nose of their motors. Local elections and plenty of events in the future.
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Curious to know if anyone has attended the events before and how it is? Being so close to a library makes it difficult to be a regular patron
If you're looking to connect more with the community, the natural world, or both, here's a great way to begin this weekend. In my experience, this kind of work can feel incredibly meaningful in a time when it can be hard to know how to meaningfully contribute.
From the Natural Areas Conservancy, which is partnering with NYC Parks:
We need your help planting 500 trees in Forest Park! Join the NAC on two upcoming volunteer days to help make Forest Park greener!
No experience needed—we will demonstrate site-prep, planting, and provide gloves.
We need volunteers for both days:
Friday, May 15: Planting-Site Prep Day from 9 a.m to 4 p.m.
Saturday, May 16: Tree Planting Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
I'll be there - hope to see you!
Birds and blossoms everywhere, one of the most colorful times of the year here.
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