tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966062705694210127.post8664715295739082476..comments2023-06-18T08:33:57.513-04:00Comments on One Maid A' Milking: Why It's Good to Go GreenOne Maid A' Milkinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06842736573450570088noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966062705694210127.post-22254097800052712762008-04-22T13:30:00.000-04:002008-04-22T13:30:00.000-04:00The windmill thing is something that Susan and I h...The windmill thing is something that Susan and I have also talked about from time to time - usually at night when we hear the wind whipping through our wide-open yard at 50 MPH... It looks like an interesting alternative, but the initial cost does seem a bit prohibitive. I do worry about the windmill itself being quite an eyesore, since they apparently need to be rather large to generate enough energy to be effective. And I also worry about wayward delusional Spaniards on horseback charging head-on into our investment... But that's probably a bit of an irrational fear, I guess.<BR/><BR/>Of course, the thought of having the power company paying us for our excess energy is certainly an attractive one. Please keep us posted if you continue down this road.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4966062705694210127.post-19506724728968812582008-04-22T13:18:00.000-04:002008-04-22T13:18:00.000-04:00Hi Christine, First let me make a note that your b...Hi Christine, First let me make a note that your blog is terrific, with interesting and fun stories. And thanks for choosing Amanda for your 1st Profile of a Parent (I’m her Mom). <BR/><BR/>I wanted to make a comment on plastic and microwave ovens, since I was one of the first “on my block” to get a Microwave oven (1976). It took up much space on the kitchen counter, made a very loud hum, and dried out the food. But it cooked a hot dog in a minute and made instant coffee in two. Did I really drink instant coffee? !<BR/><BR/>The directions said ‘do not use plastic’ so I bought a Pyrex container with a glass lid and used it for cooking fresh vegetables (I still use it). And of course, we each had a ceramic mug for the “instant coffee.” Even after Tupperware invented those microwave-proof items, I continued to use the Pyrex. I hope my girls learned from me.<BR/><BR/>I’m glad to see that we are now becoming aware of some of the perils that on the surface seem to make life easier, but really may not be good for us (or the earth). <BR/><BR/> Thanks again for all your stories. <BR/> BarbBarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485323804627816098noreply@blogger.com