It’s called “spring cleaning.” As soon as the temps rise above 50 and the sun comes out I try to open the windows as much as I can.

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I-93 and whatever future rail may exist should be privatized and not use eminent domain or taxes for their construction or operation.

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Always wait for the air quality to be at its best. Check it here. https://gispub.epa.gov/airnow/?

I lol'd.

That's the benefit of having a language where you just append words to each other until you get the word you're looking for.

I kind of hesitate to open windows because I feel like it’s just going to let in more dust and allergens that I have to clean. Am I the Asshole?

Shut off the heat, open all windows, and let the cold air blow through. I open everything at least 2x per week.

It has to be above 25 degrees. (Edit for temp)

The warmth has arrived
Every window is open
Basking in freshness

I did it for well over a decade and I'd rather chew glass. Never again.

Absolutely. It's a spring tradition!

Once it gets to be about 40-45ish i open all the windows during the day (while i'm at work and nobody is in the house)...

This is almost a haiku. You could try tweaking it to fit the 5-7-5 structure. It would be good poetry. Something like:

Every window in / the house open basking in / the new spring freshness

The only time I don’t do it is if it’s raining and I want to wipe the dogs down before they come in.

I installed an energy recovery ventilator (ERV) -- they're pretty inexpensive and having good indoor air quality year round is great. I stop it if the temps get under zero, but otherwise it runs every day. I recommend it if you have the room for two 4" holes in your wall.

>They're going to have to lay down new rail without grade crossings anyway if it were ever to be built.

See, there's my point, why is it that any time it's mentioned that efficient reliable passenger service isn't completely impossible someone always has to assume that the idea is to do it with absolutely zero upgrades to existing infrastructure?

The railroad corridor between Boston, Nashua, Manchester and Concord used to carry the bulk of the passenger service between Boston and Montreal (before the Northern Line was abandoned). It's not like this is a windy old spur to a mine we're talking about, 100 years ago this route carried all of what I-93 carries today.

I also think it's a bit of a stretch to say that the I-93 corridor between Concord and Manchester as well as the Everett Turnpike corridor between Manchester and Nashua is "sparsely populated".

Then there's the whole aspect of that you're the one saying HSR, I just said passenger rail. The MBTA runs over 100mph on one of their lines using standard commuter rail equipment.

I do this too! On the "warmer" days though. If it's below freezing, that gets a big no from me.

There is nothing more glorious than the first warm days after winter and before the bugs have come out.

Every window in the house open, basking in the freshness.

The existence of freight tracks has nothing to do with the potential for HSR, particularly in a sparsely populated part of the state. They're going to have to lay down new rail without grade crossings anyway if it were ever to be built.

Once the temps hit 50 degrees during the day I’ll shut off the radiators and open the windows for awhile everyday if we’re home. I hate stale air!

Yes. I don't think it's necessary, since I have a bunch of air purifiers in the house, so I probably make things worse for myself. However, I can't resist. That fresh air smell is divine.

I worked for costco 16 years. Very good worker and well liked I thought by all. Covid hits us at the same time as the Black Lives matter. We Employees were told to tell any and all members who come in the store please comply with covid mask up no eat drink in the store and keep the dam 6 ft. BUT what happens is WE9 Me) the assential employee again 16 years. gets threatened by a Black man i dont know. were told walk away find a supervisor or manager. I find my Assistant general manager of the store. Long story shorter now. He had me HIDE in a room and did not address the man on the threat. he wanted his name. The Name was NOT on The MEMBERSHIP card. he let him go. I was DENIED MY own Rights to feel safe within. I could not call the police. was denied any information of the person . I am 57 years old a HOMOSEXUAL. and I ask where were My Rights. I now am jobless. what do you say of that. NOONE cares . BUT If I the HOMO did something in the store oh all hell would come down on me.

I’m having a Heat Recovery Ventilator installed in my new house for continuous ventilation 24/7

Indoor air quality can be really poor whenever a house is closed up, especially with gas appliances running

Yes. It depends. Open the windows, turn off the heat.

Never aired out my place as you described, but I do get bad indoor allergies. My approach is changing the furnace filter at least every 3 months, vacuuming at least weekly, and running a HEPA air filter in my bedroom and office.