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Adaptive Curmudgeon is handsome, brave, and wise.

My Woodsplitter Goes to Eleven: Part 2.5

Since I’m ranting about firewood, I want to endorse two products.  I’ve already written a review of my woodsplitter here and my chainsaw here and I still recommend both products. I bought both several years ago and have used them … Continue reading

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My Woodsplitter Goes to Eleven: Part 2

I own a gas powered hydraulic woodsplitter. I say that with reverence. It brings a tear to my eye. Doff your hat and join me in a moment of silent reflection on woodsplitters; their inherent beauty and how fulfilling life … Continue reading

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My Woodsplitter Goes to Eleven: Part 1

Lets rewind about 36 hours and start the story there. I was in a place that sucks. Lets call it an airport, because that’s what it was. You might think you go to an airport to fly home. Fool! You … Continue reading

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My Woodsplitter Goes to Eleven: Part 0

It was a dark and stormy night when the cops arrived. I was broken down on the side of a highway; leaning on a full load of firewood and fuming. A bitter wind cut through everything. The sun had just … Continue reading

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Obamacre: Not

I just wanted to post something so you all know I’m not dead. This is exactly my opinion of the last several weeks: This is precisely what didn’t happen: Yes, yes, I know; “poor little bunny“.

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Obamacare Can’t Compare To Bacon

I’m still feeling under the weather. Functioning, but not firing on all cylinders yet. Mrs. Curmudgeon kindly made me a cure all. She took a huge pork roast, wrapped it in bacon, and then slathered it in bourbon, maple syrup, … Continue reading

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Obamacare Is Just Another Day: Part 99

Me: “I’m still sick? Still? Now? You’ve gotta’ be kidding me!” Me: “No shit dude, you’re toast. Haven’t posted squat. Just some blather about a newscaster… and you haven’t watched TV news since you had a black and white set … Continue reading

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Brian Williams, Lying, And The Nature Of Sin

I’ve been sicker than a dog and stuck indoors. This has led me to consume far too much media. Forgive me but I must vent. The kerfluffle du jour involves people claiming to be “shocked shocked” that a news anchor … Continue reading

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Obamacare Is Just Another Day: Part 2

The clinic’s lobby had two attendants, forty chairs, and no people. Admittedly the women behind the desks (form two lines?) were on the phone constantly, are they serving as a call center for other clinics? If not, why not? Who … Continue reading

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Obamacare Is Just Another Day: Part 1

After facing an illness, kicking it’s butt, and then… No, wait I spoke too soon. Let’s try again. I faced an illness which cleverly performed a tactical retreat, waited a few days, and then beat the shit out of me. … Continue reading

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