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About AdaptiveCurmudgeon

Adaptive Curmudgeon is handsome, brave, and wise.

Post Election Ironic Event Horizon

While feeding my wood stove I discovered something about the recent elections. I ignored virtually all media horseshit during the run up to the 2014 mid term elections. I discovered physical proof I’d made the correct choice. Let’s begin with … Continue reading

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Life is Not Fair: Hunting Edition: Part 3

It was a very cold day. I started to shiver again. A sub zero dawn makes bowling seem like a far saner hobby than hunting. If I was in my usual deer stand I’d have my back frozen to a … Continue reading

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Life is Not Fair: Hunting Edition: Part 2

The night before the big day (opening day is Christmas, but with guns) all hell broke loose. My truck got a flat, I picked up what felt like a head cold, the checkbook was empty, there was a power outage, … Continue reading

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Life is Not Fair: Hunting Edition: Part 1

There are as many ways to hunt as there are hunters. If you hunt I’m sure you’ll agree. If you don’t hunt, this post is not for you. Hippie! Usually I “still hunt”. Still hunting (for those who don’t know) … Continue reading

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The Ebola Speech You Didn’t Hear

[I wrote this several weeks ago. I decided not to post it because shit could get real. So far it’s gone well. I figure it’s not gauche to post it now.] The Ebola Speech You Didn’t Hear My fellow Americans, … Continue reading

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Klaatu Barada Nikto

In case you weren’t aware of this indisputable fact, Evil Dead III / Army Of Darkness (1992) is one of the best movies ever made. Oh sure, you were thinking of something else, possibly something with a plot that doesn’t … Continue reading

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Shortwave: It’s In My Sights

I used to like listening to shortwave. Specifically because it’s utterly unlike what you’ll hear on FM.  “Sources report that American NASCAR motorsports still use caboretors, we haven’t ascertained why but our reporters are working on it and think it … Continue reading

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Wile E. Coyote

A rocket powered bicycle that goes 207 MPH. That is exactly what I wanted when I was twelve. What a wild ride!

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History As A Cure For Unreality

I’ve become fascinated with history. Specifically the long view and moments of unreality. How did society start with cavemen who lived in reality or died if the game migrated when they weren’t paying attention, and wind up with modern man … Continue reading

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Shortwave Followup

My earlier shortwave post, written during a fit of rage at my frustrating, useless $35 Radio Shack box of disappointment, was short on details. Lets add some sideboards: Price: Price range of $100 – $200. If I can get sufficient … Continue reading

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