I was talking to one of my CA buddies and he said: - CA has had net metering, similar to USVI (credit for reverse power, credits expire on Jan 1) ...

So, I missed the show... how was it? As much as I'd like to see this decriminalized, I fear that, right now, legislators would get pounded for "s...

Hi SunOrSki, this is a great time (I hope) to ask one of my related questions, that might also help you with your friends. OK, let me preface this wit...

My wife's catholic family (6 brothers/sisters + their kids!) came up with an excellent alternative that we're starting this year as a new tradition: ...

Hey Jim, excellent lead in to an associated question: What generators have you (everyone) used? Which ones worked well; which ones worked poorly? What...

Thanks Exit Zero... lots of good info. I was wondering about the power saving, complexity and ease of use of the various options: - an electri...

Wow... Bummer.... that's right, when the power goes out, you can't pump water from the cistern.... hmmmm, has anyone checked the practicality of havin...

ThanksGiving is my favorite holiday... great food; no presents; great left over food; huge portions of food; usually a distant relative or two.... and...

It's unfortunate, but women, alone, need to be careful. I can tell you that as a male, I totally overlook this in so many ways... my wife once educate...

Yeah, I don't see a problem with real estate folks posting here either. I remember the first time I realized that realtors were posting... I had to st...

Sean, you have a potentially dangerous situation. A loose connection on a high power (residential power is plenty high enough) circuit can/will heat u...

I have a 3D model of the house and a 3D model of the land (from a topographic survey). So I need a general opinion of my design; and then if the ...

Thanks Speedy, I'm still in the design phase, and my design is slightly "extreme" (the entire house is on posts, and some posts might be 25 ft long). ...

Hey Sean, I like your idea about this thread, but unfortunately I have no information to add. But.... it gave me an idea that I'm sure many ...

And, Sean, the problem would be (under only decriminalizing small quantities) that the individual is forced to deal with criminal elements, which are ...

Bombi, I personally think your proposition is a slam dunk. But I think the opposition believes that: MJ is addictive (so we need better education) and...

I'm sorry Betty, you're right... I try to inject humor but it sometimes (especially this time) crosses the boundary of respect for other's views (whic...

(In my best Palin voice, and wagging a finger): oh you... there you go again, trying to use that logic stuff... if God wanted us using drugs he woulda...

dntw8up... wow, fascinating! That seems VERY well thought out to me, and is very compelling. I had a long response, but it didn't add anything us...

Oh, OK dntw8up, I see... I agree that if it becomes legal then we are somewhat legally obligated to deal with any consequences. And of course it would...

dntw8up, I agree with the concept of a continuum between liberal and conservative. And I heard a concept recently (probably old, but new to me) that d...

Also, Betty, I might be reading too much into those quotes of yours, but: - they seem to casually go between the terms MJ addict and MJ user - I...