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Same reporter that wanted to insist that you were canning to prepare for "teotwawki?"

Gaylord Palms - Didn't he star in Broken Back Mountain?

Backpacking is a lot of fun! It is kinda tough to really get out and away from civilization when you are in a 40 foot long vehicle.

Hmmmm... perhaps I am a wolf after all.

<makes wolf whistle>

I prefer the original: Gloom, Despair and Agony on Me...

Ooohhhhhh!!!!

You're alright! :)

http://gullyborg.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/10/23/wolfinsheepsclothing.jpg

My main computer is down - otherwise, I'd "photoshop" this bad boy into the city!

I carry a small but complete fishing kit: a pretty good length of line, some sinkers, hooks and a sewing kit.

Neither add much room or weight - so why not both?

Hardee har har...

I found one online... www.ACME.con

How, exactly, do you call them?

Dumb question probably... but is there a device - like a turkey call or something?

I am on and off of meds that the warning says may significantly lower my immune defenses (among other dire things).

Like I said in my original post - I'm no expert so I just took / take it all...

I like your post!

I think there is a 4th type in the mix: Aware of wolves; appreciates the sheepdogs; disdainful of the sheep; is harmless unless provoked. That would be me.

Can't think of a...

We've got a complete set of the foxfire series! Highly recommend them.

I am far from an expert on this... but here is my take and approach...

Whenever possible I boil water (10+minutes) - I think that is the surest way to get rid of any harmful micro-organisms.

I...

We backpack and so travel light.

I use a North Face Terra 60...

http://www.rockymountaintrail.com/images/photos/AS9E_Chute-Green-2W0.jpg

... with a built-in "hydration system" which is just...

Good idea and good analysis.

We'll need to fluff that up a bit with some big words, some statistics and meaningless charts. Will probably need to hire some consultants (other board members?),...

Yep - Someone will probably get a multimillion multi-year government grant in order to study this phenomenon. The result: a 100 page white paper that wordily restates the obvious.

Good point!

I prefer to have my cake and eat it too - when possible.

Yummy! Ooh look - I still have more cake.

Yummy! Ooh look - I still have more cake.

Just joking - sort of - I think there is a...

Hey! I'm supposed to be the pessimist here!

Did you know that a young person with a bright idea, some smarts, lots of drive, and good marketing can become a billionaire by age 40?

- see Bill...

You say you are not "big on saving a lot of money" and in the same sentence "just been trying to ready for retirement in 11 years."

Those two statements seem quite contradictory to me. :confused:...

There is a loophole available for taking money from a 401K prior to retirement age. It is called Substantially Equal Periodic Payments or SEPP (not to be confused with the other financial mechanism...

If that is the case - then I think I like coyotes!

Great pictures!

The boy and I were out on the lake Thursday fishing (not catching)...

We were on the pontoon boat pulled way back in a long finger of the lake, wooded mountains rising up on three sides of us.
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You been talking to my wife? :eek: