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Now This is how a true Alaskan insults someone...

Anyone ever seen Saving Private Ryan?
This scene in particular:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aynjd00np2I

Hadn't thought of that, thanks!
http://www.motifake.com/image/demotivational-poster/0806/on-the-right-track-demotivational-poster-1213407556.jpg

It is interesting.
Maybe they know that the site is about to Bust?
I recall there was a mass exidous away from Myspace at one time, maybe the same is expected at some point.

Really? Who in the US makes the equipment and holds the service contracts?
Even in the most ideal situation, the economics are not there for solar, wind or geothermal even through attrition.

What...

I just finished reading a book that deflated my "Alaska Pioneer" dream.
Its called "The Final Frontiersman" by James Campbell and was recommended by someone in Portland, OR.
Excellent book btw if...

Portion control is a hugh one, not just in what you put on your plate, but how you package it for use later.
For example, I am never home long enough to eat a whole loaf of bread before it goes bad...

I guess we'll see how quickly or not so quickly, neighborhood watch programs pop up and are/arent effective.

:eyepoke:I got "Onioned" lol
Here's the link I originally posted, and deleted out of embarrassment
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EcRMpRfhQk
Hard to tell whats real and what isnt these days....

I'd guess some kind of residual bacterial infection from all the fresh veggies you've been eating. Do you wash them thoroughly? I'd say try some natural cultured yogurt for a few days. Yogurt...

Just an FYI, the cork is there in case your water freezes, that way the lid doesnt cause the bottle to rupture on expansion and the cork (in theory anyways) should be saved by the cup over the top of...

Thanks for the link. Tons of races up here it seems, with the Alaska Wilderness Classic too. I'm more interested in getting to lesser explored places off the 7 roads in Alaska and back again without...

got a link?

Oh, forgot to comment on those hand warmers too. Was reading one of those bear attack book stories about a guy who was so cold after falling into water that he had to start a fire with his teeth. ...

Timely thread for me as I'm trying to build a similar bag. Since I want a very light pack also, but wont want to be skiing with full arctic gear on, maybe I'm looking for the impossible. Did a...

AS, I think he was refering to Rick's last name

Moranis (pronunciation = As - a - 9)
-noun
Someone who does something crazy

I think this is someone's polite way of saying "ARE YOU CRAZY?" :cool:
I was thinking about this today as I drove back from Kenai.
Besides fitness, its also a good trailer to what I've been reading...

Private Message to Follow shortly

Might want to buy some undies and socks before flour...

Picked up some "Authentic" Mil grade ponchos this last week that needed a bit of a refresh on the waterproofing. A Screaming Eagle relative said to try Nikwax on it. Seems to be some good stuff,...

After an extended absence, I'm back... :)
Picked up a Gregory Whitney 95 pack. Ultimate deciding factor was comfort of fit.
After trying on 10-20 of them, I think each pack is unique, even within...

Well, if everyone is going to be looting walmart, I'm heading for the nearest hotel house cleaning cart and grabbing boxes of those coffee packets, lol... they pack well and will probably trade well.

Live on a South Pacific Island for a year - Check
Live in Alaska - Check

Still working on:
Photographing a Grizzly, up close and personal (maybe I should put this one last?)
Canoe the entire...

So this is 2 weeks away.
I still cant find ammo in most sizes up here and its pissing me off.
Anyone interested in starting an Ammo company?
It might be months before they can socialize ammo...

I ran into this a couple weeks ago with some Starkist Tuna Creations...It was on sale ($1.29, normally $2.29) but I had never tried them before. (Sweet & spicy - Darn good right out of the bag or...

A little late to this party, but I think everyone's situation is a little different. My question is at what point is normal breached by crazy?
For instance, there was a guy that lived in florida who...