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    This Heat and Your Air Conditioning

    We only have a 12000 BTU window unit but it keeps the whole house tolerable on the hottest days... Most times we can keep the windows open at night and closed during the day. Our major remodel with good windows and spay foam insulation has paid off. We have a Mini-Split (wall unit) to install...
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    Exterminating an invasive species?

    Never..... a well placed 22 Absolutely not. I wont even put out that crap for mice.
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    Exterminating an invasive species?

    A cute little kitten clawed and bit the hell out of me yesterday. The moms hanging around the bird feeders looking to catch dinner.
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    Exterminating an invasive species?

    But I have put a dent in the local population.....
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    Exterminating an invasive species?

    Its not that I want to.. And we have had issues with them around here for years. At one time the lady next-door fed the strays and ended up with over 40 inbred feral cats. I have trapped several to be fixed vaccinated and turned lose as barn cats over the years, but currently our shelter is...
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    Exterminating an invasive species?

    Nope... not a snake... Ferral cats..
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    Exterminating an invasive species?

    100% human caused, and detrimental to the current environment as an apex predator, and Mother Nature can't combat it. Local animal control cant help either.
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    Exterminating an invasive species?

    Do you think it is acceptable? Trapping and relocating is not an option.
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    What side of the bed you sleep on

    The wife did
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    Do you own a firearm?

    Sorry to say but lost all my guns in a tragic boating accident
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    Have you ever square danced?

    Not only danced, But played for quite a few. Grandfather had a Square dance Band, His Uncle was a well-known area Fiddler and caller.
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    What to know about the $6,000 ‘senior deduction

    I see it as a foot in the door to keep said party in charge.... The other party would reverse it anyway just because this party thought it was a good idea. We currently pay tax on 85% of my SS and all my pension. Will be nice to save a few $ over the next few years.
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    Happy Independence Day July 4th 2025

    The true and Original No Kings Day! Happy Birthday America
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    Here in the mountains…

    Hello from down the hill in Lake Lure.
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    Praying my granddaughter stays safe.

    Shes been getting our Prayers for safety every day.... Along with all our other protectors.
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