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I bought a two way satellite communicator. I’ve been testing it. Photo below. This 1/2 of the Q&A that covers it and my testing. I tested the shit of my SpotX and am distilling it down to its essence. Is … Continue reading →

I bought a two way satellite communicator. I’ve been testing it. Photo below. This post just had to come out because I worry that folks confuse gadgets with solutions. When it comes to the outdoors, I know what I’m doing. … Continue reading →

I was planning more details (and less bullshit about Keanu Reeves) in reference to my SpotX, but there’s been a delay because I remembered why I bought it in the first place. I sure as hell didn’t buy an SAR … Continue reading →

John Wick convinced me to buy a two way satellite communicator. It was a hard sell but he did it. I’m a cheap bastard; historically willing to die in a ditch rather than pay for an ambulance ride. With time … Continue reading →

I had a ton of shit to do this weekend (spoiler alert, none of it got done). I was (as usual) behind the eight ball. Winter held on, clinging to the bitter end. It deviously gave up the exact millisecond … Continue reading →

Why was I not informed of this video? Hat tip to Bayou Renaissance Man who linked the video. My day is clearly improved now that I’ve seen “running of the squirrels”.

The weather sucks as a brutal winter fades into floods and mud. I also made a rookie mistake. I needed to get my trailer back “in service” so I hooked a chain to it and dragged it out of the … Continue reading →

I was lighting a controlled burn in my back lot when it began to snow. Perfect timing! I wanted to reduce the volume of a pile of limbs and brush without any drama. A fire “escaping” is drama (and the … Continue reading →

[Today I have a special treat, MaxDamage kindly supplied a guest post! I’m a pics or it didn’t happen fellow so he also provided a gorgeous photo! Here’s the background: During the (still ebbing) winter of doom I whined I … Continue reading →

[I named this post because when I hear the press rant “Russia, Russia, Russia” I hear “Marsha, Marsha, Marsha”. For the cultural reference I posted a Brady Bunch clip. It’s followed by a great satirical take. Then my post’s text. … Continue reading →