BudmanTX
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we will she's waiting for me to retire honestly......she's already getting her DSSI, so she's waiting for me....we've already started looking at things....such as finances and other odds and ends......soDo it!
we will she's waiting for me to retire honestly......she's already getting her DSSI, so she's waiting for me....we've already started looking at things....such as finances and other odds and ends......soDo it!
MorningWoke up to the sound of wind machines in the almond orchards this morning. They run them when they are in flower and we gat a hard freeze to save the fruit. The local Facebook page is usually filled with newbies asking WTF. Someone ruined my fun by explaining what it was before I had a chance to post my story about how the base was testing a mega drone. Got down to 27 and all the rooves looked like glazed doughnuts.
Mornin.
yep that's on of our main spot.....Brownsville just a little east, Space X launch pad just south, and Matamoros is across the borderGo to s padre
i'm rooting for them too......put a lot into the thread down there in poliI’m going to sign up to fight the russkies. Go Ukraine
so to change the subject.......how's wino doing btw...haven't asked in a whileI’m going to sign up to fight the russkies. Go Ukraine
Wait til you get old!! My thermostat is set at 75f and I'm cold most of the time.Heat at 78° that's crazy! I'm sweating thinking about it. I saw a top down in a convertible yesterday.
Hey I'm cold all the time too... and hungry!Wait til you get old!! My thermostat is set at 75f and I'm cold most of the time.
The outdoor temps are dropping super quickly...Our little thaw is over!
Just got done cleaning my gas fireplace and blower...Nice and quiet again. Now I need to order more propane. I already went through two 500 gallon tankful's this season. I need to move too!!!
Next up...Blumat shopping!!
My wood furnace keeps the house at 75°+ no matter how cold it gets. But it's only on when needed......-20°'s I like to be warmed to the bone......mid 60°'s 70's is nice. Anything more I'm a grumpy person. It literally makes me unhappy. A lot of people during this time of year get what's called SAD https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20364651#:~:text=Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is,and making you feel moody.Wait til you get old!! My thermostat is set at 75f and I'm cold most of the time.
The outdoor temps are dropping super quickly...Our little thaw is over!
Just got done cleaning my gas fireplace and blower...Nice and quiet again. Now I need to order more propane. I already went through two 500 gallon tankful's this season. I need to move too!!!
Next up...Blumat shopping!!
I just got my propane filled. Usually if you call it'll be next week. But they where here today.......in the mud lol I had to fix 8" deep ruts after that. Shop's got heat again!Wait til you get old!! My thermostat is set at 75f and I'm cold most of the time.
The outdoor temps are dropping super quickly...Our little thaw is over!
Just got done cleaning my gas fireplace and blower...Nice and quiet again. Now I need to order more propane. I already went through two 500 gallon tankful's this season. I need to move too!!!
Next up...Blumat shopping!!
I didn't realize your pots were that big. You'll need more than just the normal carrots.So with the Blumats, do you guys think they will work ok with 10gallon bags? I see a lot of people complaining about them not supplying enough water. Are they adjustable?
Yeah that looks too complicated to get zeroed in with that many drippers and carrots, and I run anywhere from 8 to 24 plantsI didn't realize your pots were that big. You'll need more than just the normal carrots.
https://www.sustainablevillage.com/blumat-10-gallon-pot-kit-deluxe
You "zero" on 1 plant at a time by twisting a valve on the carrot.Yeah that looks too complicated to get zeroed in with that many drippers and carrots, and I run anywhere from 8 to 24 plants
It's less complicated than it looks. The four distribution drippers run off the small carrot, you only have two to calibrate per pot.Yeah that looks too complicated to get zeroed in with that many drippers and carrots, and I run anywhere from 8 to 24 plants
It might be worth it.. I am cutting back on growing anyways so I'll probably only run 8 or so from now on. Thy have these cheaper kits for fabric bags so I could probably get set up for around $300...About what I'd pay someone to come water a few timesIt's less complicated than it looks. The four distribution drippers run off the small carrot, you only have two to calibrate per pot.
That would do nicely.It might be worth it.. I am cutting back on growing anyways so I'll probably only run 8 or so from now on. Thy have these cheaper kits for fabric bags so I could probably get set up for around $300...About what I'd pay someone to come water a few times
Blumat 5 Gallon Pot Kit - Deluxe
DetailsThis kit provides an easy, fast, and water-saving way to water a 5 gallon fabric pot. No timers, batteries, or electricity required! This system utilizes a Blumat carrot (sensor) to automatically water and monitor the moisture levels in your garden soil. On top of this, there are 5...www.sustainablevillage.com
If you're just running 8 you could get the medium kit and eight of the 9" carrots for less than $200It might be worth it.. I am cutting back on growing anyways so I'll probably only run 8 or so from now on. Thy have these cheaper kits for fabric bags so I could probably get set up for around $300...About what I'd pay someone to come water a few times
Blumat 5 Gallon Pot Kit - Deluxe
DetailsThis kit provides an easy, fast, and water-saving way to water a 5 gallon fabric pot. No timers, batteries, or electricity required! This system utilizes a Blumat carrot (sensor) to automatically water and monitor the moisture levels in your garden soil. On top of this, there are 5...www.sustainablevillage.com
Good to know...I keep bouncing back and forth between 8 and 10 gallon bags. I do seem to get bigger yields with the 10's though.That would do nicely.
I use a 7 gal fabric pot and one 5" carrot.
My customers do not complain.
I don't use a moisture meter. I'm the opposite, pots have been getting smaller, I can just lift it and see how heavy it feels.Good to know...I keep bouncing back and forth between 8 and 10 gallon bags. I do seem to get bigger yields with the 10's though.
I just watched a couple videos from SustainableVillage and it doesn't look too difficult,
Do you guys use a moisture meter or are you just winging it?