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The Red Square Cessna And The Shot Heard Round The World

“History does not repeat itself, but it often rhymes.” Mark Twain I have an idea. I’m not good enough a writer to fully commit it to words but I’m trying. My last post was an honorable attempt. Today I’ll try … Continue reading

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Sure And Steady, The River Flows Past The Screeching Monkeys

The political world, has been unstable for decades, but it finally went batshit nuts. On my blog I’m carefully ignoring most comments. I write about campouts and batteries because once whole thing starts to collapse what’s the point? It’s simply … Continue reading

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Something Is Rotten In The State Of Denmark

I’ve been avoiding current events. It’s all shit. What’s odd is that nothing happening right now is particularly unusual but folks are acting like they’ve never seen it before. If the president is toast or wants to bail out there … Continue reading

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I’m A Battery Wizard!

[Note: This post has links to Amazon. If you want the same stuff I bought, you can click the link and it’ll be the stuff I was talking about. I figured that’s better than re-inventing the wheel. If you want … Continue reading

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Happy Camper: Picks Or It Didn’t Happen

I don’t usually take a lot of photos but some places demand them. I hope these share the spirit of the place. Maybe it just looks like foggy brush, but you have to trust me when I say it was … Continue reading

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Happy Camper: Part 5: A Sublime Night

[Note: I’ve linked to Amazon when I mention various gear. This is because it’s the gear I think is best. You don’t have to follow my ideas but if you do it’ll spare y’all the hassle of reinventing the wheel. … Continue reading

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Happy Camper: Part 4: Rushed Packing And Finally Attaining Escape Velocity

I went camping! Finally! I’d found a cool new spot but another week passed while I pined to go. I did some research and the canoe landing was legal for free dispersed camping. Sweet! Plans to camp Friday night (right … Continue reading

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Happy Camper: Part 3.5: Long Term Grill Test

This is what a Redcamp Wood Burning Folding Camp Stove with 4 years of very heavy use looks like when compared to a brand new one. The old one still works, I just use it so much I wanted a … Continue reading

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Happy Camper: Part 3: Scouting Campsites And A Picnic

I went camping! Finally! Well not yet. First I had to find a place to go. During a rare patch of sun, Mrs. Curmudgeon and I went exploring in my Jeep-Thing vehicle. A word about the Jeep-Thing. I own a … Continue reading

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Happy Camper: Part 2: Failed Launches

I went camping! Finally! This particular campout had multiple false starts. Two weeks in advance I planned to take my Dodge to a basic State Park on Father’s Day weekend. Alas, it was too rainy. (Also the Dodge is ailing. … Continue reading

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