Author Archives: AdaptiveCurmudgeon

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Adaptive Curmudgeon is handsome, brave, and wise.

More Escapism

Y’all know I’m fascinated with earworms… after all, it’s just a hop skip and a jump from an earworm to drinking Jim Jones‘ Kool Aid. Picture of Jim Jones below: Huh, nobody’s laughing. Too soon? OK fine, here’s a photo … Continue reading

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Today’s Escapism

Thanks for buying a coffee! Y’all know who you are! Also to the fella that was like “fuck it, I’m using PayPal”; you’re a classic bad ass! In fact everyone here is filling me with a little faith in humanity. … Continue reading

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Please Buy Me A Coffee

PayPal fucked around and found out. Everyone is dropping them and moving elsewhere. This is one time I’m following the herd. This is a link to Buy Me A Coffee. You can send tips/donate there! Details: Each “coffee” is a … Continue reading

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My Obligatory Post About How PayPal Just Shit Its Pants

Before I begin my next camping story, I need to address blog logistics in the woke realm. PayPal borked itself. Bwa ha ha ha! My reaction is laughter at the hilarity of morons. How can you not enjoy the show? … Continue reading

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It’s The Season

I didn’t take the photo; I just grabbed it from somewhere. It seemed appropriate. It’s fall, the most beautiful of the seasons… and the most achingly fleeting. I’m heading out to enjoy it. I’ll be off grid. I’ll report back … Continue reading

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HAM Question: Please Help

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

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?

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

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

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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