Author Archives: AdaptiveCurmudgeon

About AdaptiveCurmudgeon

Adaptive Curmudgeon is handsome, brave, and wise.

HAM Question: Please Help

Posted on October 3, 2022 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

I need the assistance of an “Elmer”. (The term “Elmer” in this context meaning someone who provides personal guidance and assistance to would-be hams.) I’m trying to level up my HAM radio with limited money and even more limited time. … Continue reading →

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Ducks Are Awesome

Posted on September 29, 2022 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

This clip reminded me of my duck (or rather one particular duck of note) who is long dead. I saw the clip and practically shouted “TO FREEDOM AND STUPIDITY!” You had to know my duck to understand. That stupid duck … Continue reading →

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Camp And Sail Part 5: If You Go Where You Wish, What More Is There?

Posted on September 25, 2022 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

The winds were mild. Sometimes dropping to nothing. Occasionally picking up and sending my boat charging ahead. Not that I’m complaining that I had motive power, but I never got the hang of intermittent wind. I couldn’t completely relax when … Continue reading →

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Camp And Sail Part 4: Neither Boats Nor Curmudgeons Are Made To Stay In The Harbor

Posted on September 24, 2022 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

Note: I started today’s post with a photo of an gopher from this trip. That reminded me of a gopher story from a scamp/sail trip last year. Here’s a quote: “Try it ya’ little bastard.” I hissed. He didn’t back … Continue reading →

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Camp And Sail Part 3: Breakfast Of Champions / Lesbian Squirrels

Posted on September 23, 2022 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

I was at a generic National Forest Campsite. I wanted to “dispersed camp” which usually has me absolutely alone. But had wisely lowered my ambitions when the pack-up and drive out phase of the trip had gone into extra innings. … Continue reading →

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Camp And Sail Part 2: Keep Not Quitting

Posted on September 22, 2022 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

Having burned a week’s pay before my first cup of coffee, I grabbed my tent and headed for the truck. I was immediately crushed. There was ¼ ton of shingles in the truck bed! Shit! Bad wrist or not I … Continue reading →

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Camp And Sail Part 1: Don’t Quit

Posted on September 21, 2022 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

Absolutely everything went wrong. Cascading stupid shit hounded me for several weeks. I was (almost comically) derailed at every juncture. I soldiered on. Eventually, it all worked out. Is there no better summation of life? A couple weeks ago I … Continue reading →

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A Substack Post That Goes Down The Rabbit Hole

Posted on September 20, 2022 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

I’ve never heard of Sam Kriss but a bit of his writing emerged from substack and it’s glorious! He’s written a fine article that encompasses the internet and damn near everything else. Pour yourself a cup of coffee and go read … Continue reading →

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This Somehow Fits Perfectly

Posted on September 19, 2022 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

I’m going to describe a wilderness moment for people who’ve never experienced it. Many of you know what I’m talking about. If so, please forgive the oversimplification. If you’re walking in the forest with someone who’s in the habit of … Continue reading →

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Everything Which Is Not Compulsory Is Forbidden

Posted on September 14, 2022 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

Update: I was wrong and I suck. I tired to read directly from the Danish (translated) but it looks like I missed some nuance. Clearer word is that Denmark has stopped encouraging the vax for adults but it didn’t swing … Continue reading →

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