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diversified · 28 June 2010, 11:31 AM

I'm at a party Saturday, decide that I need some air, walk out back and sit down and see this!
Hey, I'm all for saving money or saving the environment but a wind mill in the back yard of a typical suburban neighborhood.
The people of the party I was at must love their neighbor!

keschete · 28 June 2010, 11:42 AM

Okay, maybe it's me, but why not? Nice sunshine, why not add a few solar panels to the roof.

I am all for the oilfield, we depend on it for our economy here is South Louisiana, but it has also killed thousands of animals and it is ruining our fishing and shellfish industry.

So "why not?"

Watch this....watch it to the end and then ask what the hell.

jbutler · 28 June 2010, 11:43 AM

In some states now it's illegal to ban clotheslines. I really dislike looking at them.

Mrdi · 28 June 2010, 11:45 AM

Better looking than the power lines.

KJacques · 28 June 2010, 11:50 AM

I'm happy that there are people forward thinking enough to try something different, esp. in light of the tragic situation our dependence on fossil fuels has gotten us. I say what the hell with people who march along like sheep while criticizing anything or anyone that doesn't follow their idea of a status quo.

Damage Inc. · 28 June 2010, 12:18 PM

We've thought about installing a turbine &/or solar panels...just haven't gotten to it yet. The national wind research lab is just down on the plains East of us- seems like that should be telling me something...
They (the NWRL) has some HUGE turbines- Wind farms are going to become the norm I do believe.

Zed Homme · 28 June 2010, 12:25 PM

Visually it wouldnt bother me especially considering the upside. However, did the windmill make any noise? The would be an issue for me...

ETT · 28 June 2010, 01:06 PM

I like the idea of wind power myself.
There has been some issues of low level noise frequencies bothering people who live close to wind farms. But that looks harmless enough and small in scale compared to a wind farm.

CoopJr · 29 June 2010, 02:41 AM

I wouldnt be bothered by that provided the noise level wasnt outrageous...but that is just me...we also have a clothes line

Sheets and pillow cases coming off the line smell so fresh compared to the dryer.

East Bay Rider · 29 June 2010, 03:22 AM

It wouldn't bother me. I'd probably go over and talk to the guy and find out more.
I'm a gadget junkie.

mtrunner · 29 June 2010, 04:00 AM

We all need to be looking for alternative energy sources and if the disaster in the gulf isn't a wake up call then I don't know what is. We are way too dependent on fossil fuels.

28 June 2010, 11:42 AM	#2
keschete "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Kaya Location: Louisiana Watch: 116500 Posts: 3,575	Okay, maybe it's me, but why not? Nice sunshine, why not add a few solar panels to the roof. I am all for the oilfield, we depend on it for our economy here is South Louisiana, but it has also killed thousands of animals and it is ruining our fishing and shellfish industry. So "why not?" Watch this....watch it to the end and then ask what the hell. __________________ GMT II BLNR, Submariner, Submariner Serti, Datejust, Daytona C, TT Yacht Master, Hulk Submariner, Pepsi GMT II

28 June 2010, 12:18 PM	#6
Damage Inc. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Vic Location: Colorado, USA Watch: Mechanical!! Posts: 807	We've thought about installing a turbine &/or solar panels...just haven't gotten to it yet. The national wind research lab is just down on the plains East of us- seems like that should be telling me something... They (the NWRL) has some HUGE turbines- Wind farms are going to become the norm I do believe. __________________ "Science tastes like vomit." Kari "Mythbusters hottie" Byron Z-serial GMT IIc 2.92M serial 1675 Pepsi V-serial 16610LV

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East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,074	It wouldn't bother me. I'd probably go over and talk to the guy and find out more. I'm a gadget junkie. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

28 June 2010, 11:43 AM	#3
jbutler Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: America Posts: 143	In some states now it's illegal to ban clotheslines. I really dislike looking at them.

28 June 2010, 11:45 AM	#4
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	Better looking than the power lines.

28 June 2010, 11:50 AM	#5
KJacques "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: USA Watch: the skies Posts: 1,250	I'm happy that there are people forward thinking enough to try something different, esp. in light of the tragic situation our dependence on fossil fuels has gotten us. I say what the hell with people who march along like sheep while criticizing anything or anyone that doesn't follow their idea of a status quo.

28 June 2010, 12:25 PM	#7
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	Visually it wouldnt bother me especially considering the upside. However, did the windmill make any noise? The would be an issue for me...

28 June 2010, 01:06 PM	#8
ETT Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Ed Location: Vancouver, BC Watch: GMTII 16710Z Pepsi Posts: 100	I like the idea of wind power myself. There has been some issues of low level noise frequencies bothering people who live close to wind farms. But that looks harmless enough and small in scale compared to a wind farm.

29 June 2010, 02:41 AM	#9
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	I wouldnt be bothered by that provided the noise level wasnt outrageous...but that is just me...we also have a clothes line Sheets and pillow cases coming off the line smell so fresh compared to the dryer.

29 June 2010, 04:00 AM	#11
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	We all need to be looking for alternative energy sources and if the disaster in the gulf isn't a wake up call then I don't know what is. We are way too dependent on fossil fuels.

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