SirDerpy

joined 2 months ago
[–] SirDerpy@lemmy.world 1 points 4 hours ago

I'm just a guy.

[–] SirDerpy@lemmy.world 2 points 5 hours ago

Qu'ils mangent de la brioche.

Brioche.

No sugar for peasants.

[–] SirDerpy@lemmy.world 7 points 20 hours ago* (last edited 20 hours ago)

No, seriously, I've got a bunch of yard work to do.

I once had a series of those suburban yards. Now, my rural yard is mostly some grasses, wild strawberry, and dandelion. There's ants, spiders, slugs, praying mantis, ladybugs and others that mimic them, and worms. I let one corner do its thing and now it's full of bees. I no longer use water, fertilizer or weedkiller. I just mow it. It's always green, though what's growing well changes with the season and conditions. Nature takes care of itself, despite me running my mower over it.

I thought about not mowing it. But, I'm worried about rodents, snakes, and black bear getting too close. I should probably plant some native trees and shrubs to eat some space.

[–] SirDerpy@lemmy.world 9 points 1 day ago (3 children)

The stories from Kenosha and Racine are in a league of their own.

[–] SirDerpy@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

By numbers, one third will advocate. One third will do nothing. One third will object. About ten percent will sacrifice to lead the rest. We could argue with history. But, that'd be dumb.

[–] SirDerpy@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

2016 GE poll worker, inspector. I watched an elderly couple look at the polling results from the machines then write down a different result on their submission to the county. Their problem was that they also needed my signature. When I refused they signed for me. When I objected to the Secretary of State nothing happened.

There's all sorts of voter fraud. But, it's not being effected by the voters.

[–] SirDerpy@lemmy.world 11 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Our collective situation may have become so dire that We the People may realize we've far more power than what we express at the ballot box.

Probably not yet. But, possibly soon.

[–] SirDerpy@lemmy.world 8 points 2 days ago

...who is more devoted to "order" than to justice; who prefers a negative peace which is the absence of tension to a positive peace which is the presence of justice...

[–] SirDerpy@lemmy.world 8 points 2 days ago

I saw crypto from home screen to settings. While anecdotal, that made them very difficult to trust.

[–] SirDerpy@lemmy.world -5 points 3 days ago

But I agree. Antagonize them endlessly.

My goal is not to antagonize. We do not agree.

I genuinely love where I live (Bay Area)

The people are of much higher quality on the eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada.

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submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 1 day ago) by SirDerpy@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
 

I'd guess my net environmental impact is just now lower than US average because, despite my fuel consumption when moving my home, it's tiny, energy independent, and it doesn't move far or frequently. I don't really know. I just don't want to be judged unfairly, particularly when seeking help trying to do it even better.

I want to downsize my truck for cost and fuel efficiency. I've had this truck, my first, for a year, 3.5k miles. I've towed the trailer a short thousand miles without incident and including city, highway, and interstate.

Current setup:

'19 Chevy 2500 6.0L 4WD

Hitch towing ~2.5 tons GVWR (14', enclosed, tandem, brakes)

Getting 8mpg @ 70-75mph

Next truck budget is $10-20k. I'll keep it probably until the frame rots. I'm planning on replacing shocks & wearable steering components, am not averse to some work.

Should I target a 1/2 ton gas (leaning Ford 5.0L 4WD), a different 3/4 ton gas (which and why), or a 3/4 ton diesel (leaning Dodge Cummins)?

The paper numbers say I should get a 1/2 ton gas. But, my more experienced friend thinks I'll be a lot happier spending more for a diesel because diesel engines can last a long time, it'll at least double my fuel efficiency, and it's a little extra overkill for an easier tow.

I'm open to all informed perspectives. What's my best plan and why?

Edit: I kept the Chevy 2500 6.0L because the local market didn't support transition on the sale side. I also bought a '98 Dodge Cummins 12v diesel that needs work. It'll eventually replace the other truck.

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