Author Archives: AdaptiveCurmudgeon

About AdaptiveCurmudgeon

Adaptive Curmudgeon is handsome, brave, and wise.

Satire

Posted on May 6, 2020 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

Best line ever at the end: “Fuck it, that’s enough internet for today”. Hat tip to Ace of Spades.

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Trees

Posted on May 3, 2020 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

“Society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.” I’ve been planting trees. It’s hard work. Slow going. Then again, it’s better than whining about “lockdowns” and sucking down media propaganda. Maybe … Continue reading →

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Critters

Posted on May 1, 2020 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

After yesterday’s rant I wanted a happy post with cute critters. Just to show I’m not all negative and “light a fucking candle” exhortations. I really do the deed. Alas, it didn’t quite come together. I tried to create a … Continue reading →

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An Unavoidable Rant

Posted on April 30, 2020 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

It’s better to light a candle than curse the darkness. That’s basic wisdom y’all. So why am I seeing less candles than I ought? Get out there and light your fucking candles! There’s a situation afoot and I for one … Continue reading →

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The Mr. Bean ATV: Part 7: The Solution

Posted on April 24, 2020 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

The Universe got tired of me faffing about; sometimes coveting this ATV, sometimes lusting after that motorcycle, always in terror of debt, and deeply saddened by the passing of a dog. The Universe threw up its hands in frustration and … Continue reading →

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The Mr. Bean ATV: Part 6: Sands Of Sahara

Posted on April 23, 2020 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

[If you have no idea why a series of posts about ATVs is now discussing pre-historic climate, all I can say is I warned you it would get weird. Plus, it all works out in the end.] My dog died … Continue reading →

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The Mr. Bean ATV: Part 5: Nothing Matters

Posted on April 22, 2020 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

[You thought I was all about machinery didn’t you? No. Machines are tools and nothing more. Engineering feats are means to an end and that is all they are. More important is this unquestionable truth; we are all going to … Continue reading →

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The Mr. Bean ATV: Part 4

Posted on April 21, 2020 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

[I wish I hadn’t named this the “Mr. Bean” but that boat has sailed. Last post I was enamored with the Rokon, an $8K 2WD motorcycle of the apocalypse. But I was unusually indecisive, as you’ll read if you continue.] … Continue reading →

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The Mr. Bean ATV: Part 3

Posted on April 20, 2020 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

[So here we are, still adding to the story. I didn’t intend to tell the rest. Things might get weird. I intended to stop after the glory of Battleduck, but it happened and it is the silly stuff we need … Continue reading →

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The Mr. Bean ATV: Part 2

Posted on April 15, 2020 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

A standard ATV (“engine between your legs” instead of “two seats side by side”) was the obvious solution for me. But it just wasn’t weird enough to suit my personality. ATVs are everywhere. I like to find the middle of … Continue reading →

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