Monthly Archives: August 2024

Minor Malaise Slows Me Down

Posted on August 29, 2024 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

Some people hire guides, others join groups. I learn the hard way. One the one hand it’s good for ya’. On the other hand, it’s a hassle. I’m tired of fretting over spare parts and ordering stupidly expensive sleeping bags. … Continue reading →

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More Pre-Trip Prep: Dual Sport Versus ADV

Posted on August 21, 2024 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

Summer is fleeting. It’s easy to miss the moment. I’m trying to do better; I aim to carpe the living shit out of the diem. An epic camping trip is on my horizon! “Motocamping” is nothing special, just carry your … Continue reading →

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Careful What You Wish For

Posted on August 16, 2024 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

July’s schedule hammered me like a tax audit. Simple pleasures were cancelled. I meant to camp and cut firewood and sail my little boat and rack up miles on my motorcycles… but I’ve done far less than I planned. Routine … Continue reading →

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More Anti-Boeing Sleep System Testing

Posted on August 14, 2024 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

In my last post I explained I’m planning an epic (in my eyes) motorcycle/camping trip. I’m taking Honey Badger (my diminutive Yamaha TW200) so I have to sort through my gear looking for small light things, or buy new small … Continue reading →

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The Coffin Tent And Why I’m Better Than Boeing

Posted on August 12, 2024 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

Q: Boeing sent astronauts to the International Space Station for an eight day mission. Things got squirrely and they’ve been stuck there for months. Nobody knows how they’ll get back. What does this have to do with camping gear? A: … Continue reading →

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Squirrel Update

Posted on August 9, 2024 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

I did a thing! I wrote the conclusion! I’ve been hammering away at Attack of the Lesbian Activist Squirrels since 2016. Eight years! Finally, the story has a proper ending! I always wanted it to be a complete story. I … Continue reading →

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Everybody Knows The Dice Are Loaded

Posted on August 6, 2024 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

I’ve avoided talking about politics lately; both on my blog and in real life. There’s a time to ramble and a time to shut up and pay attention. Now is the time to concentrate on watching and listening. We need … Continue reading →

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