Author Archives: AdaptiveCurmudgeon

[Background: I have a pittance in a prediction market. It’s my stand against insanity. Fools are induced to run around like maniacs (and the press loves it when they do) but that’s because they don’t really have skin in the … Continue reading →

Foamy the squirrel cuts the shit (NSFW but if you know Foamy you already knew that). Take it away Foamy: Hat tip to 357 Magnum.

Christmas is that time when people buy useless shit and give it to their loved ones because… well nobody knows. Like bad sweaters, meteor strikes, and eggnog it’s just a thing that happens. Don’t fret though, I’m here to help. … Continue reading →

Take a gander at this. It’s from the very skilled and entertaining CGP Grey: Corporate deplatforming is nothing new (whether intentional or not). It’s why I moved my blog out of the wordpress sandbox three years ago. (See: Upcoming Blog … Continue reading →

Posts have been either serious or propane related lately. Since I haven’t finished writing my review of Mr. Heater Buddy heaters. It’s time to switch to something completely different! (Raise your hand if you heard that in John Cleese’s voice.) … Continue reading →

There are a zillion devices to heat tents, ice shacks, and cold balls with propane but I stick exclusively to the Mr. Heater branded Buddy series products. (I’m talking about portable solutions here. If your RV has an externally vented … Continue reading →

Propane (for our purposes) comes in two sizes. The smallest, and most applicable for hunting and whatnot, are 1 pound tanks. Even though I’m linking to them, don’t buy online unless you’re in dire straits. Shipping propane will probably eat … Continue reading →

[Did the title get your attention? It should. It’s cold out. Also, this post is dedicated to Hank Hill.] I’ve been hunting. This year’s weather has been sub-optimal. By sub-optimal I mean ball freezingly cold. Also, hunting is a special … Continue reading →

As usual, Victor Davis Hanson is spot on: A “coup” is no longer proof of right-wing paranoia, but increasingly a part of the general progressive discourse of resistance to Trump. In these upside-down times, patriotism is being redefined as removing … Continue reading →