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05-11-2009, 09:28 AM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
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Wind power in slo-jo today
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Bryan
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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05-11-2009, 10:03 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: RI
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Here's the problem.
When you come off of the 138S exit ramp just after the windmill, you loop around pretty hard and the thing is right there all up in your face with those big ole blade going around. Wooooop, wooooooop, woooooop...
When it's facing right at you it completely freaks your brain out as it's trying to focus on the road but can't because the blades are messing with your peripheral vision. I've just about hit the curb more than once.
Other than that I think it looks cool.
I was surprised at the ROI.
-spence
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05-11-2009, 11:24 AM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Mansfield, MA
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I think the biggest reason people are against these projects is the NIMBY concept.
Most people think wind turbines are a great idea - as long as the turbines are far from where they live and play. Otherwise, the turbines are considered an eyesore and people are against them.
Then you have the Earthy-Crunchies that complain about the turbines having an effect on birds and bats. Yet ignore the thousands of animals kills by cars every day.
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05-11-2009, 12:32 PM
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lobster = striper bait
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Popes Island Performing Arts Center
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spence
When it's facing right at you it completely freaks your brain out as it's trying to focus on the road but can't because the blades are messing with your peripheral vision. I've just about hit the curb more than once.
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I know you're fascinated by shiny objects spence but c'mon.  |
Ski Quicks Hole
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05-11-2009, 05:38 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Portsmouth RI
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I can see the blades turning from my house, I'm just waiting for the taxes to go down with all the savings. But for some reason I dont think it's going to happen.
The cosmetic piece of being able to see it doesnt bother me, the tax thing is a different story.
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05-11-2009, 05:56 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Libtardia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tattoo
I can see the blades turning from my house, I'm just waiting for the taxes to go down with all the savings. But for some reason I dont think it's going to happen.
The cosmetic piece of being able to see it doesnt bother me, the tax thing is a different story.
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once that puppy is paid off, mark my words... teachers, police, etc will get big raises. reason being that there will be a budget surplus.. |
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