Author Archives: AdaptiveCurmudgeon

About AdaptiveCurmudgeon

Adaptive Curmudgeon is handsome, brave, and wise.

Dickens Chickens

Because I’m too Curmudgeonly to take up golf as a hobby I raise chickens on the side. It’s a little extra cash for a little extra work. Life is like that. We sell eggs and recently started taking orders for … Continue reading

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It Could Be Worse

From Dead Man Dance and A Trainwreck In Maxwell is an excellent video.  It shows literally every nuclear weapon detonated on earth.  In time scale too; very clever.  It’s oddly poetic.  (Of course it’s SFW too!)  I didn’t know how … Continue reading

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Manly Logging Stuff!

Behold the mighty device which I have acquired! That’s a 48″ Timberjack.  Or as I like to call it; “Thor’s Pincers Of Amageddon”.  I have a desire to carry it around on Halloween or weld it to my truck’s hood.  … Continue reading

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A Belated Acknowledgement Of An Elegant Device

My old truck has a superb user interface. The headlight switch is big, obvious, and not surprisingly labeled “headlight”. When I flip it “on”, the lights go on. When I flip it “off”, the lights go off.  If you leave … Continue reading

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On Procrastination

These things take time.  Rome wasn’t built in a day.  At first it was too cold out. Then the ladder was frozen so I couldn’t expand it (I live in a cold climate…this actually did happen).  Though the dark winter … Continue reading

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The Magic Of The Media

I’ve been unable to post lately because I’m mired in construction.  (The horror!)  Have you enjoyed the peace and quiet? Meanwhile a specific pattern has emerged around the suffering in Japan.  It’s too ridiculous to ignore so I thought I’d … Continue reading

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Book Review: Dersu The Trapper

Because I know you’re all looking for antiquated Russian adventure stories I’d like to recommend Dersu the Trapper.  For those of you who like Lewis and Clark type adventure I heartily recommend it. This is a book I couldn’t put … Continue reading

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A Brilliant Observation

What metal is to rock, bluegrass is to country. How had such a simple observation heretofore eluded me?  It explains why I love bluegrass but avoid country.  Whenever I tune to a country radio station I’m soon turned off by … Continue reading

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Curmudgeon Compound: Upgrade In Progress

I’m completely remodeling our bathroom.  Actually I’m only doing the easy stuff.  A real carpenter is doing the work that requires actual skill.  I’m a darned good go-fer though! The house is a vortex of chaos.  Carpenters and plumbers are … Continue reading

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Finally Canada Makes Sense

I’m ashamed to admit that I only dimly understood why Canadian money showed the British Queen. This link goes to an excellent video that explains everything.  Watch it and be informed!  When you’re done with a brisk and amusing 5 … Continue reading

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