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About AdaptiveCurmudgeon

Adaptive Curmudgeon is handsome, brave, and wise.

The Mr. Bean ATV: Part 4

[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

[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

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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The Mr. Bean ATV: Part 1

Like all men, I have a moldering old vehicle in my lawn. I’d dearly love to fix it up and return it to former glories. It’ll probably never happen. Like all wives, Mrs. Curmudgeon complains about the junk her husband … Continue reading

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Phenology Report

It’s snowing. Right now… fucking snow! Dammit!

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Phenology Report

Let’s talk about homestead phenology, shall we? Winter was average but with deep snowpack. I had expectations of flooding and emaciated deer this spring. That didn’t happen. In fact nothing happened as planned, partially because all the humans acted weird. … Continue reading

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Keep Your Head

“Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.” Winston Churchill Y’all have probably received 10X the “news” that I have; good and hard too. … Continue reading

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The Queen Speaks To The British People

I’ve tried to write about good humored stoicism, but I’m too irreverent; words fail me. When it comes down to it, nobody beats the Queen. It’s worth listening to her. Spare 4 minutes and take heart. Hat tip to Never … Continue reading

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Well That Sucked

I’m sorry but technical difficulties just kicked me in the balls. Announcements of upcoming squirrel verbiage were incorrect. Damn! Please disregard any squirrel related news today.

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Rise Of The Jewhunters

Here’s a biostatistic: it must get worse before it can get better. (If you wish to be pedantic, argue over “must” versus “will”.) I thought it would happen sooner. I was wrong. It took this long for exponents to do … Continue reading

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