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Reply to Christmas Tree farms by waltwill89

Fairview Tree Farm in Shelton does hayrides through holiday light decorations (you have to buy tickets in advance). Jones Family Farm also in Shelton has a North and South Pole theme in the cutting fields with cardboard character cutouts and the like, along with the fire and cocoa and wine tastings they have going. If you’re cutting down your own tree in the fields you need to reserve a time slot ahead of time. But be advised, these spots are EXTREMELY popular, especially Jones, so expect traffic and wait times.

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Reply to comment by Money_Whisperer in We really had to let the Whalers go? by Money_Whisperer

I specifically said “population-wise” in my response. I’m aware that land size is irrelevant. The Detroit metro area alone has 1 million more people than our entire state, not to mention the other Michigan metro areas reasonably close enough to be looped in with Detroit as well. Besides, the second part of my point is the bigger issue. We are too close to other major metro areas to carve out a fan base for another team. It would not be profitable.

I should also point out that Detroit specifically has a long history of those sports teams being there. The Tigers were founded in 1894, and the Red Wings and Lions have been there since the ‘20s. The Pistons have been around since before the NBA. It’s hard to compete against established fan bases. The Whalers came around in the ‘70s when most franchises, especially in this New England/New York region, had been around much longer.

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Reply to We really had to let the Whalers go? by Money_Whisperer

?? Population wise, Detroit is five times larger than Hartford, and Michigan is almost three times larger than Connecticut. We are too close to other major metros to carve out a substantial (read: profitable) fan base.

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Reply to Anyone have success with ditching oil for Heat Pumps in their home? by Bravely_Default

We did the same thing in our raised ranch. We had a central a/c unit at the end of its life and decided to go with the heat pump instead of replacing it. We had to put in a mini split downstairs because our duct work was only on the upper level. With the way oil prices are now, we will definitely save money this winter. FYI if you go with a Carrier heat pump they have a 3-year 0% financing payment option.

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