Author Archives: AdaptiveCurmudgeon

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Adaptive Curmudgeon is handsome, brave, and wise.

Skunked By Grouse: Motorcycle Trip: Part 3: Renaissance Demon Painting And Russian Composers

Posted on October 1, 2021 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

Nothing dramatic happened all evening… which was the whole point.  I’ve found myself setting up camp in places I’ve already been just to avoid drama. I’m practically a local now. “That’s Curmudgeon, he’s a quasi-permanent resident of campsite # Non-zero … Continue reading →

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Skunked By Grouse: Motorcycle Trip: Part 2: Campsite Mechanic

Posted on October 1, 2021 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

I found myself installing a new headlight at Unremarkable State Park. Whenever I leave my homestead, an almost laughable cascade of events will inevitably delay my departure. In the week prior I’d had a fencing issue lead to “pigtastrophies”, an … Continue reading →

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Skunked By Grouse: Motorcycle Trip: Part 1

Posted on September 30, 2021 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

I recently mentioned something about headlamps and then went off line. You’re probably wondering where I was. I went out into the hinterland in search of Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane. I didn’t find an imaginary comic relief 1970’s Southern sheriff. … Continue reading →

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Things I Noticed Upon My Return

Posted on September 29, 2021 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

Go off grid. It’s necessary for your mental health and intellectual grounding. You don’t have to live in a cabin forever and wear a tinfoil hat… just take a few days off. It matters! Every time you pull out of … Continue reading →

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I Am Becoming A Duke Boy

Posted on September 25, 2021 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

Back in the Stone Age I used to watch “The Dukes of Hazzard”. It was the dumbest show on earth but it was also a “guilty pleasure”. First of all, Daisy knew how to rock a pair of cutoffs. Second, … Continue reading →

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I Ain’t Asking Nobody For Nothin, If I Can’t Get It On My Own

Posted on September 24, 2021 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

I’d forgotten about this song. Thankfully, Grim’s Hall reminded me about it. Charlie’s got the right idea; common sense and self-determination. Neither a victim nor an oppressor. What could be a silly little ditty feels strangely… adult. Charlie preached self … Continue reading →

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Peaceful Motorcycle Ride: Part 13: Maintenance Deferral

Posted on September 21, 2021 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

After many happy miles, I’ve properly broken in my Yamaha TW200. I love the bike! Part of the fun is that I’m not fretting about it. I just ride it into, over, through, or around anything… and if I smash … Continue reading →

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News You Can Trust

Posted on September 21, 2021 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon
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Peaceful Motorcycle Ride: Part 12: A Perfect End

Posted on September 20, 2021 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

I intended to do a short ride before breaking camp and heading home. However, I was just too happy sitting on my ass brewing coffee. Everything had been perfect, there was no need to do more. I listened to people … Continue reading →

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Peaceful Motorcycle Ride: Part 11: Math I Don’t Quite Believe

Posted on September 19, 2021 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

The road ended and I was happy to be there. I shut down and looked around. If a fire did come, I’d be spending the night somewhere on this road. But there was an open-ish clearcut not far away. A … Continue reading →

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