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Connecticut
11-24-2010, 12:09 PM
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Real World Cost of Living In Connecticut?
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CoconutPete
Things vary pretty significantly. I lived in...
Things vary pretty significantly. I lived in Enfield for 3 years which I would consider very reasonable. If you are sticking to the northern part of the state then West Hartford is a fun place to...
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Food / Drink
11-23-2010, 11:42 AM
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1
Martini?
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912
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CoconutPete
Martini?
Anyone else enjoy this drink?
What is your favorite combination?
Here's mine:
2 parts Belvedere or Grey Goose
1 part dry vermouth (Preferably Martini& Rossi)
Shaken, not stirred
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Connecticut
11-23-2010, 11:37 AM
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5
Nutcracker @ the Bushnell
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1,753
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CoconutPete
Well, we saw White Christmas there last weekend. ...
Well, we saw White Christmas there last weekend. I forgot how beautiful the Bushnell is.
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Connecticut
11-22-2010, 11:20 AM
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Best Connecticut area Family Hikes
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CoconutPete
Heublein tower trail in Simsbury is a good time. ...
Heublein tower trail in Simsbury is a good time. Part of it overlooks the state police firing range which is quite entertaining.
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Home Improvement
11-19-2010, 10:12 AM
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Floating foundation decking
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CoconutPete
It's perfectly legal to use it ..... in certain...
It's perfectly legal to use it ..... in certain applications. Height of the deck and geographic location are the main 2 variables.
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Home Improvement
11-18-2010, 12:12 PM
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7
Floating foundation decking
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CoconutPete
Not all places allow it. Usually it's a bit more...
Not all places allow it. Usually it's a bit more strict if your deck is attached to the house w/ a ledger - but even with my free-standing deck I was required to dig down 4' and cast the piers.
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Home Improvement
11-18-2010, 11:59 AM
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17
Kitchen building
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CoconutPete
It's not built yet haha. We are in the "material...
It's not built yet haha. We are in the "material picking stage" if you want to call it that. Turns out my wife and I agree on almost everything, but kitchen materials are NOT one of them, so it...
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Automotive
11-17-2010, 08:39 AM
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Car Stereo cuts in and out
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CoconutPete
Is it only a problem w/ radio or also when you...
Is it only a problem w/ radio or also when you are playing a cd or an mp3?
If it's only the radio I woul pull the unit out and make sure the antenna plug in the back is intact.
If it's...
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Automotive
11-17-2010, 07:52 AM
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4
Jeep speakers???
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1,336
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CoconutPete
The speakers in the front doors aren't standard...
The speakers in the front doors aren't standard size, they are close, but not standard. You'll have to get a little creative with mounting but it's not too bad. I replaced my fronts when I had my...
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Traveling
11-17-2010, 07:51 AM
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11
What do you like best about your city?
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7,059
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CoconutPete
My town is west of th capital. The capital has a...
My town is west of th capital. The capital has a "downtown" or what's left of it .. my town has a "town center" w/ a gym, shops, movie theater, restaurants etc. I live 200yds from the center. ...
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Traveling
11-17-2010, 07:49 AM
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18
How long can you drive?
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7,870
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CoconutPete
My record is 12 hrs, but I just recently managed...
My record is 12 hrs, but I just recently managed to make the same trip in 10!
Forum:
Home Improvement
11-17-2010, 07:45 AM
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30
Poll:
Hardwood floors chime in!
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CoconutPete
We have hardwood in 90% of our house and love it....
We have hardwood in 90% of our house and love it.
Just put down around 500 sq feet of laminate in my parents condo a few months ago, cool stuff, very easy to work with but it's obviously not...
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Home Improvement
11-17-2010, 07:42 AM
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17
Kitchen building
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10,047
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CoconutPete
I'd strongly consider having the stone countertop...
I'd strongly consider having the stone countertop done by a pro - if you are off by just a hair on the cabinets and your nice $3K countertop cracks in 6 months there is nowhere for you to go if you...
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Home Improvement
11-17-2010, 07:40 AM
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3
Cape Cod style house / balloon framing = No soffit vents?
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3,657
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CoconutPete
Well... maybe a bit of good news. Even though...
Well... maybe a bit of good news. Even though Cape Cods traditionally have 0 overhang, there is a tiny space which might have space for one of those small round vents. I'm going to finish work on...
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Connecticut
11-17-2010, 07:37 AM
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18
Greenwich is Grenitch?
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9,851
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CoconutPete
Ha! Sounds like me when I moved to Mass many...
Ha! Sounds like me when I moved to Mass many years ago. I used to ask where "Worcester" was...... after a lot of laughs, I finally found out where "Wooh-Stah" was.....
Forum:
Connecticut
11-17-2010, 07:35 AM
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10
Transplants from other States
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2,513
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CoconutPete
I grew up in Denmark. Moved to Mass in 1995 and...
I grew up in Denmark. Moved to Mass in 1995 and to CT in 2006.
Forum:
Connecticut
11-17-2010, 07:34 AM
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15
Nicknames for drivers from other states
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11,347
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CoconutPete
:D That's the only one I know. I lived there for...
:D That's the only one I know. I lived there for 12 years and never heard any others.
The only other characteristic I can think of is that 99.9% of the time if the person is under 80 years of age...
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Home Improvement
11-13-2010, 07:53 PM
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3
Cape Cod style house / balloon framing = No soffit vents?
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3,657
Posted By
CoconutPete
Interesting. I found one other one in the same...
Interesting. I found one other one in the same category as well. I guess the next question becomes whether or not it's a good idea to install the baffles between the rafters now and then add the...
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Home Improvement
11-11-2010, 07:03 PM
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29
Anyone build a deck?
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9,645
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CoconutPete
I am putting the finishing touches on mine right...
I am putting the finishing touches on mine right now. I had a TON of fun building it although it did take a bit longer due to a lot of engagements this summer. I built mine out of cedar and I am...
Forum:
Home Improvement
11-11-2010, 06:57 PM
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3
Cape Cod style house / balloon framing = No soffit vents?
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3,657
Posted By
CoconutPete
Cape Cod style house / balloon framing = No soffit vents?
I have a cape cod from 1930. It appears to be built w/ balloon framing. The insulation is falling apart in the side attic, so during my teardown project I realize there's no soffit vents and since...
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Connecticut
11-11-2010, 06:55 PM
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14
Need info on Stamford
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8,101
Posted By
CoconutPete
My brother in law lives in Glenbrook. Nice...
My brother in law lives in Glenbrook. Nice neighborhood and you can walk to the glenbrook train stop which is a BIG plus. We park at his house and take the train to Grand Central all the time. ...
Forum:
Connecticut
11-11-2010, 06:51 PM
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5
Nutcracker @ the Bushnell
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1,753
Posted By
CoconutPete
I've seen the nutcracker, but not there. Going...
I've seen the nutcracker, but not there. Going to to the Bushnell for the first time to see White Christmas w/ the wife this year. Well technically it's not the first time, but the first time was...
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