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[barbrox]

i had to look up the Red Baron brand just now, Hummina.:P



i did fall asleep. cute kitten. g'nite, Barb.

nope. it's brave but i'm glad you're taking the risk... idk. every day we weigh the risks, right? necessary vs. unnecessary ones. people who lift 400 lbs are taking on unnecessary risks. you decide for yourself what consequences you're willing to live with.

we have the Appalachian Trail up here so i was looking for a list of assaults on the trail (i remembered the story of a rape a few years ago) when i found this just now http://appalachiantrials.com/guns-youll-need/

"If you find yourself alone with a stranger giving you bad vibes, make a choice and take the appropriate action to keep yourself safe and comfortable."
i lol'd... anyway, she's against carrying guns on the trail. looks like she sometimes partners up with the people she meets on hikes. i know you carry a knife and i think i read that you have a spray?

here's another http://appalachiantrials.com/danger-...chian-trail-2/. can't tell. i think this was written by a girl? she has a hiking partner, though.

and another. http://appalachiantrailgirl.com/2014...to-avoid-them/

all are saying the risks are low.

my primary concerns re. hiking solo (for a guy or girl) are about wildlife - bobcats and bears, etc., and injuries.



lol! i had to use some confectioner's/powdered sugar in my coffee and i was thinking - wth's in this?! according to wiki, it has a small amount of an "anti-caking" agent in it.

...

aaand good morning, all.

Confectioners sugar or powdered sugar has cornstarch in it.

Yes, it's a calculated risk, but the other dangers, besides the risk of injuries, are rare. I only carry a knife, no bear or pepper spray. I'm terrified of coming across large animals like a mountain lion or bear.

Most of the people I meet are genuinely friendly and helpful. I partnered up with a nice guy from Olympia, WA when I was having trouble getting back to the trailhead on one trip. I hate getting lost though. The fear really kicks in when I can't figure out where I am.

I've only met one person that gave me bad vibes, but not in a "this guy is gonna rape me" kind of way. He was just weird, very hippie. He kept talking about moving stones from one peak to another. I saw him later in the day as I was leaving in my car, far from where he needed to be and going in the wrong direction. I wanted to tell him to turn around, but I thought he might ask for a ride. I wasn't comfortable with that, so I just left. I still feel guilty about it, but it was the safe thing to do. I've learned to trust my instincts (with people and locations too)..

Eta: I think the women who are too scared to go out by themselves are lacking the confidence in their own abilities.

Eta2: I personally love the challenge. The question is always, can I do it? It's an amazing feeling when you can say YES! And it's fun.

[caprica6]

Most of the people I meet are genuinely friendly and helpful.

I've learned to trust my instincts (with people and locations too)..

Eta: I think the women who are too scared to go out by themselves are lacking the confidence in their own abilities.

Eta2: I personally love the challenge. The question is always, can I do it? It's an amazing feeling when you can say YES! And it's fun.

i had trouble logging back in to tell you. i made this edit before you posted -

(specific to me - i'd need to take some classes on general preparedness and navigation. my brother was a boy scout - i was never a girl scout.)

so in my case, my inexperience and lack gear are part of the reason why i wouldn't go alone atm. i also have different priorities out of necessity right now. some emergency expenses.



a while back my brother had a bad ankle sprain on Mt Washington and he had to crawl on his way down, but he was with friends on a popular path.

[caprica6]

here's how we're doing in the November challenge. i don't think i'll be posting weekly results for the December group.

the spreadsheet is almost fully automated now.



participation is a bit low

[barbrox]

i had trouble logging back in to tell you. i made this edit before you posted -

so in my case, my inexperience and lack gear are part of the reason why i wouldn't go alone atm. i also have different priorities out of necessity right now. some emergency expenses.

a while back my brother had a bad ankle sprain on Mt Washington and he had to crawl on his way down, but he was with friends on a popular path.

But see, if you were prepared and had the gear, you would at least consider it. I'm talking about the women who who write off going by themselves, because they "just can't". You don't need any experience or gear to go hiking. It's just walking on dirt. There are plenty of nice trails that you can enjoy with only a pair of sneakers and a backpack.


Edit: The new stuff I'm getting into, no one wants to come along, guys nor gals.

[Znik]

here's how we're doing in the November challenge. i don't think i'll be posting weekly results for the December group.

the spreadsheet is almost fully automated now.

[img]http://i.imgur.com/zskUIiU.pmg]

participation is a bit low

I am going to time my next summer shred with one of those challenge threads for the fun of it.

[barbrox]

I am going to time my next summer shred with one of those challenge threads for the fun of it.

That's so wrong. I would sub though for the progress pics and the reactions when you post that you're feeling fat.

[Znik]

That's so wrong. I would sub though for the progress pics and the reactions when you post that you're feeling fat.

What's wrong with it ?

[caprica6]

But see, if you were prepared and had the gear, you would at least consider it. I'm talking about the women who who write off going by themselves, because they "just can't". You don't need any experience or gear to go hiking. It's just walking on dirt. There are plenty of nice trails that you can enjoy with only a pair of sneakers and a backpack.

you're right. you're most definitely right. i've done that kind of hiking.

i've been experimenting with different dosa (crepe) batters over here. i made a savory one with green chilies, *nions, bajra (millet) and other flours, and flax seeds. it came out crunchy with a soft center - nothing like a crepe for consistency, but it was tasty.

[EjnarKolinkar]

I'm terrified of coming across large animals like a mountain lion or bear.

Only came across one bear in cal by Huntington Lake (about 60 miles south of Yosemite. It was pitch black was walking back to camp from lake with my buddy Arthur. He stopped to tie his shoe. Heard something to the left and behind me and turned with the flashlifght on the ground, said,"Hurry up Art" chit my pants, I was talking to a huge bear. It was so dark I didn't know what it was until the eyes reflected back at me. By this time Art was caught up and WTF? are you doing. I had already turned away from the bear and was already starting to make tracks, I said just be quiet and walk with me back to camp and we left.

I didn't tell him about the bear until we were back to our tent.

[caprica6]

I am going to time my next summer shred with one of those challenge threads for the fun of it.

lol! that first guy is posting weekly pic updates.

Edit: The new stuff I'm getting into, no one wants to come along, guys nor gals.

aww

[Znik]

Edit: The new stuff I'm getting into, no one wants to come along, guys nor gals.

Move to Norway and ill come along.

[barbrox]

you're right. you're most definitely right. i've done that kind of hiking.

i've been experimenting with different dosa (crepe) batters over here. i made a savory one with green chilies, *nions, bajra (millet) and other flours, and flax seeds. it came out crunchy with a soft center - nothing like a crepe for consistency, but it was tasty.

Where are the pics? Tsk tsk. You know the drill.

Only came across one bear in cal by Huntington Lake (about 60 miles south of Yosemite. It was pitch black was walking back to camp from lake with my buddy Arthur. He stopped to tie his shoe. Heard something to the left and behind me and turned with the flashlifght on the ground, said,"Hurry up Art" chit my pants, I was talking to a huge bear. It was so dark I didn't know what it was until the eyes reflected back at me. By this time Art was caught up and WTF? are you doing. I had already turned away from the bear and was already starting to make tracks, I said just be quiet and walk with me back to camp and we left.

I didn't tell him about the bear until we were back to our tent.

Holy ****! I think I would be too scared to even move. While I was in a ranger station, I collected like 3-4 pamphlets on bear safety. You know what they all said? DON'T HIKE SOLO!

aww

I know. I am sad panda.

Move to Norway and ill come along.

It would be awesome just to visit. Norway is always listed somewhere in the top 10 hiking locations in the world.

Brb booking my flight.


I should be nicer to CSB. Maybe I could cajole him to come along with me next year.

[Znik]

It would be awesome just to visit. Norway is always listed somewhere in the top 10 hiking locations in the world.

Brb booking my flight.

Give me a few weeks warning so I can get my cardio abilities back up before you arrive


X-mas pressie for myself been sorted, finally getting the last bits on my pc upgraded:
Intel® Core™ i7-4790K 4.0 GHz
ASUS Z97-A
Crucial Ballistix Sport 16 GB 1600 MHz

Can finally use all of my GTX760 when I get the new motherboard installed (only PCIe 2.0 on the current).

[LegallyBlondee]

Legal, i just tried to write the thread's cliffs for you but i'm giving up on that now. :P

Lol! Would probably be some long cliffs. Random bb.com question- why does the mobile app no longer let you access the forums? Just your bodyspace? Or maybe I have to download something additional.

[EjnarKolinkar]

Made rice pudding after gym yesterday. First time, wife is happy, it's here favorite desert.

Today was the joy of working on my aging clothes dryer. Time to start shopping for an appliance sale.

[stingray72]

Got a few good chuckles with the walmart stories and the redbaron comments haha. (and the bear story haha)

Also I got a pretty good deal on a full copy of windows 8 64 bit so im going to get to tinker with that soon. (ive been curious since ive used it a bit in the past) One thing I did like about it was that it was more memory efficient from what I read.

[MuzzieChik786]

X-mas pressie for myself been sorted, finally getting the last bits on my pc upgraded:
Intel® Core™ i7-4790K 4.0 GHz
ASUS Z97-A
Crucial Ballistix Sport 16 GB 1600 MHz

Can finally use all of my GTX760 when I get the new motherboard installed (only PCIe 2.0 on the current).

I want a new laptop. I have no clue where to even start. My cousins do fancy upgrades like you, but I want a whole new one. Can't spend too much on it though.

Made rice pudding after gym yesterday. First time, wife is happy, it's here favorite desert.

Yum. Do you like cardamom? Put some in it, it's awesomeness.

Hello everyone *waves*.
I fit into size 4 slacks yesterday. Almost into a size 2, the button wouldn't close though. lol.
My body is doing wonderful things, and I'm proud of myself.

How many parties do you guys have lined up from now till 2nd January?

I have 3. And it's stressing me out.
My diet is going to be so jacked.

[Serpentarius]

How many parties do you guys have lined up from now till 2nd January?

just our wedding :3

[caprica6]

^

Where are the pics? Tsk tsk. You know the drill.

those crepes were made for radio.

Lol! Would probably be some long cliffs. Random bb.com question- why does the mobile app no longer let you access the forums? Just your bodyspace? Or maybe I have to download something additional.

was that a temporary glitch? i hope so. i access the site using my browser when i'm on my iphone and i'm having my own issues with the site. they'll all be resolved as soon as i set aside some time to back up my phone and run some updates.

Only came across one bear in cal by Huntington Lake (about 60 miles south of Yosemite. It was pitch black was walking back to camp from lake with my buddy Arthur. He stopped to tie his shoe. Heard something to the left and behind me and turned with the flashlifght on the ground, said,"Hurry up Art" chit my pants, I was talking to a huge bear. It was so dark I didn't know what it was until the eyes reflected back at me. By this time Art was caught up and WTF? are you doing. I had already turned away from the bear and was already starting to make tracks, I said just be quiet and walk with me back to camp and we left.

I didn't tell him about the bear until we were back to our tent.

that made my heart race!

My body is doing wonderful things, and I'm proud of myself.

woo woo

[NitrogenWidget]

Confectioners sugar or powdered sugar has cornstarch in it.

Yes, it's a calculated risk, but the other dangers, besides the risk of injuries, are rare. I only carry a knife, no bear or pepper spray. I'm terrified of coming across large animals like a mountain lion or bear.

Most of the people I meet are genuinely friendly and helpful. I partnered up with a nice guy from Olympia, WA when I was having trouble getting back to the trailhead on one trip. I hate getting lost though. The fear really kicks in when I can't figure out where I am.

I've only met one person that gave me bad vibes, but not in a "this guy is gonna rape me" kind of way. He was just weird, very hippie. He kept talking about moving stones from one peak to another. I saw him later in the day as I was leaving in my car, far from where he needed to be and going in the wrong direction. I wanted to tell him to turn around, but I thought he might ask for a ride. I wasn't comfortable with that, so I just left. I still feel guilty about it, but it was the safe thing to do. I've learned to trust my instincts (with people and locations too)..

Eta: I think the women who are too scared to go out by themselves are lacking the confidence in their own abilities.

Eta2: I personally love the challenge. The question is always, can I do it? It's an amazing feeling when you can say YES! And it's fun.

Don't you have like 3 GPS's, 2 smartphone, and an ipad mini on you at all times?
How can you possibly get lost?

[NitrogenWidget]

Give me a few weeks warning so I can get my cardio abilities back up before you arrive

so you can outrun her in case of bear?

X-mas pressie for myself been sorted, finally getting the last bits on my pc upgraded:
Intel® Core™ i7-4790K 4.0 GHz
ASUS Z97-A
Crucial Ballistix Sport 16 GB 1600 MHz

Can finally use all of my GTX760 when I get the new motherboard installed (only PCIe 2.0 on the current).

you will see more of a boost from the cpu.
This article states even the fastest nvidia gpu doesn't see a boost of more than 1.5 fps at 4k resolution going from 2.0 to 3.0.

Nice CPU though.

[Serpentarius]

plays without a GPU crew
game loads slow as hell because no GPU crew
wishes someone would donate their GPU for a good cause crew

[MuzzieChik786]

just our wedding :3

Our? Ugh, I'd never live in Woodbridge.

[Serpentarius]

Our? Ugh, I'd never live in Woodbridge.

Im willing to relocate if you take care of me, i have simple needs :P

[barbrox]

Don't you have like 3 GPS's, 2 smartphone, and an ipad mini on you at all times?
How can you possibly get lost?

I am low tech when I'm out and about dude. I have my iPhone and a portable charger. Das it. Mane.

so you can outrun her in case of bear?

Whats for dinner? The Hobbit or the Viking? I think the bear would go for the bigger meal.

[stingray72]

Im willing to relocate if you take care of me, i have simple needs :P

Haha serp always fun to watch your posts.

[Znik]

you will see more of a boost from the cpu.
This article states even the fastest nvidia gpu doesn't see a boost of more than 1.5 fps at 4k resolution going from 2.0 to 3.0.

Nice CPU though.

Yeah, CPU and "maybe" the more/better ram will be the biggest boosts.

plays without a GPU crew
game loads slow as hell because no GPU crew
wishes someone would donate their GPU for a good cause crew

Would donate my old parts , but probably costs more to mail than to buy new

[LegallyBlondee]

was that a temporary glitch? i hope so. i access the site using my browser when i'm on my iphone and i'm having my own issues with the site. they'll all be resolved as soon as i set aside some time to back up my phone and run some updates.

Maybe it was, I will try re-downloading the app. I used to be able to access the forums through the app but now I have to log in through my browser. (I have an iPhone fwiw).

[EjnarKolinkar]

Would donate my old parts , but probably costs more to mail than to buy new

srs all the cheap global shipping methods are history.

Yum. Do you like cardamom? Put some in it, it's awesomeness.

Sounds good. It's on the shopping list for next time, also pistachios, almonds, whipping cream, and cherry sauce. I want to try my hand at kheer and risalamond(sp)

I fit into size 4 slacks yesterday. Almost into a size 2, the button wouldn't close though. lol.
My body is doing wonderful things, and I'm proud of myself.

Props

[caprica6]

how do i reach a mod who's online right now?

does reporting a post leave a black mark on someone? i don't want anything bad to happen to him, i just need something in one of his posts changed asap

when you click to report a post it says - Note: This is ONLY to be used to report spam, advertising messages, and problematic (harassment, fighting, or rude) posts.