What's on Your Mind?
This may be a little early for an open post. Maybe there aren’t enough visitors yet to get the conversation rolling on down the road but, here goes…
Do you have something you want to talk about? From the guy who jacked your parking spot to the homeless crisis to the dire need for medical doctors on the North Coast to the state of our roads, here’s your post to try and get a conversation going with your community.
We never had an open comment thread on the LoCO. I’ve always wanted to see what you all would do with one. So, choose a topic and share your thoughts.
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Good Luck Kym! I think you’ll do just fine, Already liking the new site. Goodbye Loco…..
Welcome home
Welcome home
My apologies if this is a sensitive subject, but you did ask what is on our minds 🙂
I keep wondering why you did not write a farewell to your readers on LoCO? Did you want to, but we’re not allowed, or was it your choice?
You know I didn’t even think about writing a farewell. Maybe because I knew the RHBB was here to address folks. Andrew did ask me to comment for his (very nice) post and I couldn’t think of a thing to say. Dang, I missed a chance to say how much I loved working on the LoCO and being part of the LoCO community. My favorite times were when a big story like a wildfire was breaking and the readers would add what they knew. It was so exciting to feel the community moving together to help each other. I loved it.
Hopefully, the RHBB will continue to do those kinds of stories and we’ll build our own community here.
Well, it is good to hear it wasn’t anything unseemly.
Congratulations on the new (old) venture.
I can’t imagine having to moderate, and not moderate LoCO comments was good for your soul 🙂
Kym! I need an edit button! Must…put…comma…in! 😉
I plan that there will be one eventually. It is going to take a little bit though.
My apologies if this is a sensitive subject, but you did ask what is on our minds 🙂
I keep wondering why you did not write a farewell to your readers on LoCO? Did you want to, but we’re not allowed, or was it your choice?
You know I didn’t even think about writing a farewell. Maybe because I knew the RHBB was here to address folks. Andrew did ask me to comment for his (very nice) post and I couldn’t think of a thing to say. Dang, I missed a chance to say how much I loved working on the LoCO and being part of the LoCO community. My favorite times were when a big story like a wildfire was breaking and the readers would add what they knew. It was so exciting to feel the community moving together to help each other. I loved it.
Hopefully, the RHBB will continue to do those kinds of stories and we’ll build our own community here.
Well, it is good to hear it wasn’t anything unseemly.
Congratulations on the new (old) venture.
I can’t imagine having to moderate, and not moderate LoCO comments was good for your soul 🙂
Kym! I need an edit button! Must…put…comma…in! 😉
I plan that there will be one eventually. It is going to take a little bit though.
The new site is great, congratulations. Miss your watch for nasty trolls
The new site is great, congratulations. Miss your watch for nasty trolls
Kym, can you talk about the state of affairs with the local marijuana market. I have been out of the area for almost 20 years and I just can’t see it continuing to be a money maker. But like I said, not in the know anymore. Is it go big or go home, are other states taking a bite out of the profits? Thanks
There is plenty of money being made in the marijuana business. Prices per pound are lower but most growers are putting in more plants or are doing multiple deps or are growing larger plants in order to bring in similar amounts of money.
Kym, can you talk about the state of affairs with the local marijuana market. I have been out of the area for almost 20 years and I just can’t see it continuing to be a money maker. But like I said, not in the know anymore. Is it go big or go home, are other states taking a bite out of the profits? Thanks
There is plenty of money being made in the marijuana business. Prices per pound are lower but most growers are putting in more plants or are doing multiple deps or are growing larger plants in order to bring in similar amounts of money.
If you’re making pot butter what’s the best way to separate the pot from the butter? Is there a special tool? (like a potato ricer that I haven’t been able to find anywhere)
I’ve been dumping it into a metal colander and pressing it out with a spoon into a bowl but it seems like I’m wasting a lot.
How about using a sieve. You can get them with a pretty fine screen.
I’ve tried both, there’s not a lot of difference.
Cheesecloth?
Cook butter, pot, and water (yes water) together in a sauce pan over very low heat. The water helps to keep the butter and pot from burning. Stir often. It can be done in as little as a half hour but I prefer at least 2 hours of cooking time. Separate the weed from the water and butter using whatever method is convenient for you (cheesecloth is my favorite). The butter/water is then put into the refridgerator. This will separate butter from water allowing you to pour off the water leaving just the butter. Enjoy!
How much water?
My wife uses 1gallon paint straining bags, she also says to make peanut butter cookies… Less voids
Peanut Butter! Are you some kinda Weirdo?
If it doesn’t have Chocolate it isn’t Food!
Screw the Voids, I’ll eat another Cookie! ;op
Yeah, I’ve tried Paint Strainer too. I was thinking more along the lines of an apple press or something, maybe I’ll see if I can rig something like that up myself.
Magic all the way
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQGDy07EdR0
If you’re making pot butter what’s the best way to separate the pot from the butter? Is there a special tool? (like a potato ricer that I haven’t been able to find anywhere)
I’ve been dumping it into a metal colander and pressing it out with a spoon into a bowl but it seems like I’m wasting a lot.
How about using a sieve. You can get them with a pretty fine screen.
I’ve tried both, there’s not a lot of difference.
Cheesecloth?
Cook butter, pot, and water (yes water) together in a sauce pan over very low heat. The water helps to keep the butter and pot from burning. Stir often. It can be done in as little as a half hour but I prefer at least 2 hours of cooking time. Separate the weed from the water and butter using whatever method is convenient for you (cheesecloth is my favorite). The butter/water is then put into the refridgerator. This will separate butter from water allowing you to pour off the water leaving just the butter. Enjoy!
How much water?
My wife uses 1gallon paint straining bags, she also says to make peanut butter cookies… Less voids
Peanut Butter! Are you some kinda Weirdo?
If it doesn’t have Chocolate it isn’t Food!
Screw the Voids, I’ll eat another Cookie! ;op
Yeah, I’ve tried Paint Strainer too. I was thinking more along the lines of an apple press or something, maybe I’ll see if I can rig something like that up myself.
Magic all the way
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQGDy07EdR0
Hah!…an open thread, great minds etc…99% nice comments at your byebye article.
That’s a great picture btw.
Good to see you got right at it!
Hah!…an open thread, great minds etc…99% nice comments at your byebye article.
That’s a great picture btw.
Good to see you got right at it!
I like it! Yay!
I like it! Yay!
Like the bookings, weather report, images, Green green grass. Do you have a new email address?
Same email….Thank goodness. One more change would make me crazy. The LoCO is the place I go for the bookings and weather report.
Thanks that make good sense. What about a mailing or bank account number, so you can get paid? I feel a bit guilty not doing more and am sure others do as well. I love no commercials ,economics means your bills need to be paid. I like RHBB Reports or The RHBB Reporter
I have to admit RHBB Reports would simplify my life. I have to give the name of my publication when I call government agencies, etc. Yesterday, the poor woman had a hard time keeping the laughter out of her voice. I started laughing, too. It was amusing that time but…not very professional either and sometimes I need agencies and businesses to take me seriously if I’m going to get the answers we need.
I would love to be able to get money direct from my readers but I don’t know of a model that has worked so far. I’m playing around with a couple of ideas.
RHBB Reports says who you are and what. Slides under the radar a bit. Keeps you asking the questions. I like how it looks on the page.It is having your cake and eating it too. No one around these parts does not know who RHBB is already.
Like the bookings, weather report, images, Green green grass. Do you have a new email address?
Same email….Thank goodness. One more change would make me crazy. The LoCO is the place I go for the bookings and weather report.
Thanks that make good sense. What about a mailing or bank account number, so you can get paid? I feel a bit guilty not doing more and am sure others do as well. I love no commercials ,economics means your bills need to be paid. I like RHBB Reports or The RHBB Reporter
I have to admit RHBB Reports would simplify my life. I have to give the name of my publication when I call government agencies, etc. Yesterday, the poor woman had a hard time keeping the laughter out of her voice. I started laughing, too. It was amusing that time but…not very professional either and sometimes I need agencies and businesses to take me seriously if I’m going to get the answers we need.
I would love to be able to get money direct from my readers but I don’t know of a model that has worked so far. I’m playing around with a couple of ideas.
RHBB Reports says who you are and what. Slides under the radar a bit. Keeps you asking the questions. I like how it looks on the page.It is having your cake and eating it too. No one around these parts does not know who RHBB is already.
I’m thrilled that your beautiful photos are back.
I’m thrilled that your beautiful photos are back.
Will your posts appear in Facebook?
They do. For now on my personal page. https://www.facebook.com/kym.kemp1
Will your posts appear in Facebook?
They do. For now on my personal page. https://www.facebook.com/kym.kemp1
Welcome home!
Never ask me what I Think! I always answer…
First, I’m filled with the warm fuzzys that you have come home!
Second, (I always say something nice before I complain) The comment section is crazy on my Android phone, so I will have trouble commenting until I’m at a real computer.
Third, Is this going to be a commercial site? (I wouldn’t blame you, but on the reader’s end it sucks!)
Fourth, The Marijuana industry is a large dynamic. It doesn’t take much imagination to see the incredible damage it has done to our society and environment. Conversely, it doesn’t take much imagination to see the incredible good that it has done for our economy.
Fifth, If you don’t have to satisfy your advertisers, it will be easier to remain honest in your opinions. Personal economics can torture your soul. What is best, feed the kids and take care of the family, Or tell the truth? Your choice.
Sixth, It will be fun, and instructive, to watch your struggle.
Seventh, I’ve discovered that nobody reads past seven, so, I’m glad to have you back, and I warmly welcome whichever direction that you go.
Ernie
Welcome home!
Never ask me what I Think! I always answer…
First, I’m filled with the warm fuzzys that you have come home!
Second, (I always say something nice before I complain) The comment section is crazy on my Android phone, so I will have trouble commenting until I’m at a real computer.
Third, Is this going to be a commercial site? (I wouldn’t blame you, but on the reader’s end it sucks!)
Fourth, The Marijuana industry is a large dynamic. It doesn’t take much imagination to see the incredible damage it has done to our society and environment. Conversely, it doesn’t take much imagination to see the incredible good that it has done for our economy.
Fifth, If you don’t have to satisfy your advertisers, it will be easier to remain honest in your opinions. Personal economics can torture your soul. What is best, feed the kids and take care of the family, Or tell the truth? Your choice.
Sixth, It will be fun, and instructive, to watch your struggle.
Seventh, I’ve discovered that nobody reads past seven, so, I’m glad to have you back, and I warmly welcome whichever direction that you go.
Ernie
How about a discussion about the end of the marijuana market in rural Humboldt County and what it looks like when people need to create new jobs and new ways of making a living. On July 15th anyone in the state of Oregon that can build a fence will be allowed to grow 4 plants on their property. It may be a while, but the rest of the country will follow suit. What does Hum look like after the crash?? Sustainable forestry and Organic farms? Eco-tourism? Niche Cannabis farming? Wilderness tourism and hunting?
CCVH (California Cannabis Voice Humboldt) did a presentation to the board of supervisors last week. In case you just missed it, here’s the link: http://humboldt.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=915. Start playing it at 3:44:00. It addresses your questions and has some very inspired ideas for preventing “the crash”.
Alga growing on mined phytoplankton.puts all elements in food.who wants to help me with this..
How about a discussion about the end of the marijuana market in rural Humboldt County and what it looks like when people need to create new jobs and new ways of making a living. On July 15th anyone in the state of Oregon that can build a fence will be allowed to grow 4 plants on their property. It may be a while, but the rest of the country will follow suit. What does Hum look like after the crash?? Sustainable forestry and Organic farms? Eco-tourism? Niche Cannabis farming? Wilderness tourism and hunting?
CCVH (California Cannabis Voice Humboldt) did a presentation to the board of supervisors last week. In case you just missed it, here’s the link: http://humboldt.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=915. Start playing it at 3:44:00. It addresses your questions and has some very inspired ideas for preventing “the crash”.
Alga growing on mined phytoplankton.puts all elements in food.who wants to help me with this..
I would love to see comments on the lack of physicians in specific areas, for example (and most interesting to me), oncology. One woman I know had five or six different oncologists seeing her during the five years since she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Not five or six at a time, but five or six one after another. The reason: each previous doctor retired or left the area for one reason or another (mainly financial, and being in an isolated area). Although her medical records were passed along to each new doctor, it made her feel a real lack of continuity, like she had to start from scratch with each visit. Humboldt County definitely needs to find a way to keep doctors from leaving the area. If you haven’t needed a doctor for a serious medical issue yet, you probably will, and traveling to the Bay Area for treatment is an expensive and time-consuming endeavor.
Kym, I vote for keeping the RedHeaded Blackbelt title. As others have mentioned, that’s how people know you and your writings, and that’s how they can find you.
I think we are really need to figure out something on this one quickly.
I would love to see comments on the lack of physicians in specific areas, for example (and most interesting to me), oncology. One woman I know had five or six different oncologists seeing her during the five years since she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Not five or six at a time, but five or six one after another. The reason: each previous doctor retired or left the area for one reason or another (mainly financial, and being in an isolated area). Although her medical records were passed along to each new doctor, it made her feel a real lack of continuity, like she had to start from scratch with each visit. Humboldt County definitely needs to find a way to keep doctors from leaving the area. If you haven’t needed a doctor for a serious medical issue yet, you probably will, and traveling to the Bay Area for treatment is an expensive and time-consuming endeavor.
Kym, I vote for keeping the RedHeaded Blackbelt title. As others have mentioned, that’s how people know you and your writings, and that’s how they can find you.
I think we are really need to figure out something on this one quickly.
Welcome back,Kym! Looking forward to your coverage of Northern Mendo news. SoHum has ample sources for breaking news but in Mendo they are scant ,biased and intimidated by Tom Allman. ( I will keep voting for you Tom but trying to put a lid on the news we want to hear is just not right.) I cannot stress enough how important follow up stories are.
And like bluelaker4 said,we all know Redheaded Blackbelt. If it’s not broke,don’t fix it
Welcome back,Kym! Looking forward to your coverage of Northern Mendo news. SoHum has ample sources for breaking news but in Mendo they are scant ,biased and intimidated by Tom Allman. ( I will keep voting for you Tom but trying to put a lid on the news we want to hear is just not right.) I cannot stress enough how important follow up stories are.
And like bluelaker4 said,we all know Redheaded Blackbelt. If it’s not broke,don’t fix it
Kym,
Can we seperate out a thread to talk about coastal issues such as sea level rise and coastal management policies both existing ones and the new policies developing?
There really is a lot at stake. Ag lands, infrastructure, recreation, resources, money etc……
If a subject looks like it is taking over the open thread, I’ll start a post for it. Let’s see if there is the interest first.
Is there a setting for newest post first?
I can’t find one anywhere.
Not yet. I’m hoping by Friday.
can i get an “easy-Button” please…
Kym,
Can we seperate out a thread to talk about coastal issues such as sea level rise and coastal management policies both existing ones and the new policies developing?
There really is a lot at stake. Ag lands, infrastructure, recreation, resources, money etc……
If a subject looks like it is taking over the open thread, I’ll start a post for it. Let’s see if there is the interest first.
Is there a setting for newest post first?
I can’t find one anywhere.
Not yet. I’m hoping by Friday.
can i get an “easy-Button” please…
Bookmarked. I’m in. We know who was doing the heavy lifting at Lost Coast Corp.
Bookmarked. I’m in. We know who was doing the heavy lifting at Lost Coast Corp.
Hey Kym-
Nikon or Canon?
My rebel is one of the first ones and I’m considering replacing it. My issue with Canon is they stopped doing software updates for it and anything after xp won’t see it, so I need to pull the flash card and pop it into a usb reader. Not a big deal, but the battery is very hard to find. I’ve got several lenses, which means going Nikon I’d have no use or special lenses and would need to purchase those.
I really like the Nikons, but have had a Canon digi since the first elf, way back.I’m up in the air about it, because I have so much invested in the lenses.
Nikon is what I use but I like Canons, too.
Hey Kym-
Nikon or Canon?
My rebel is one of the first ones and I’m considering replacing it. My issue with Canon is they stopped doing software updates for it and anything after xp won’t see it, so I need to pull the flash card and pop it into a usb reader. Not a big deal, but the battery is very hard to find. I’ve got several lenses, which means going Nikon I’d have no use or special lenses and would need to purchase those.
I really like the Nikons, but have had a Canon digi since the first elf, way back.I’m up in the air about it, because I have so much invested in the lenses.
Nikon is what I use but I like Canons, too.
I am an avid fan of your RHBB website. I check it every day. I would like to see the local news and your comments restricted to the Humboldt area only – not to have Mendocino and Trinity included. Thanks for your great work.
Whoa! No Nomen with the Sohum? Where did we go wrong?
I want to do it all but…I’m just one person. Oliver Cory is helping some but it will take a lot of help from you all to cover that much.
I am an avid fan of your RHBB website. I check it every day. I would like to see the local news and your comments restricted to the Humboldt area only – not to have Mendocino and Trinity included. Thanks for your great work.
I want to do it all but…I’m just one person. Oliver Cory is helping some but it will take a lot of help from you all to cover that much.
Any one from S. Humboldt missing a 4WD type vehicle (blue).?
On its side, in the surf.
bob cindy, Manila
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Its out here on beach straight out from community center
Any one from S. Humboldt missing a 4WD type vehicle (blue).?
On its side, in the surf.
bob cindy, Manila
View larger photo
3 photos
Its out here on beach straight out from community center
wow! that picture of the storm coming, is awesome!! i swiped it and saved it, thanks
I’m glad you like it. Me, too.
wow! that picture of the storm coming, is awesome!! i swiped it and saved it, thanks
I’m glad you like it. Me, too.
of course you could do anything here, you have the opportunity to be creative and mind-expanding…
well, i guess you really like crime reports, maybe someone else will do an interesting local site…
still, i will probably look everyday here, so there’s that…
thought people should know:
http://www.thedailychronic.net/2015/40746/federal-study-thc-positive-drivers-not-more-likely-to-be-involved-in-motor-vehicle-crashes/
thought people should know:
http://www.thedailychronic.net/2015/40746/federal-study-thc-positive-drivers-not-more-likely-to-be-involved-in-motor-vehicle-crashes/