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epoch
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Weekend Report:
Did a shake-down hike in the Sespe Wilderness this weekend. Figured it'd be good to do a hike we've done before to measure up against how we were last year this time. Only thing is, we allotted 2 days for a 3 day hike. Pretty aggressive, if I say so.
Saturday we did 3,200 feet of gain in 9 miles with a total distance of 13 miles before camp for the night. Total time 7 hours. Arrived at camp to find that the place was trashed. Detritus all over and idiots had ripped bushes from everywhere for firewood. I spent 2 hours picking shit up and redistributing giant branches (green wood) back into the woods. Cleaned the fire pit; and dug a giant hole where I buried 35 beer bottles. I assume that this was caused by horse-packers because the amount of crap could have only been brought in by stock. I am still very upset.
The camp also has signs of recent bear activity, and I was extra careful about everything I did so that it would deter any future bears (though it's unlikely that any change will be imminent).
Talking and thinking Saturday, we decided that we were going to get up at pre-dawn and make it to the trailhead before 1:00. 14 miles. We did it in 5 hours. The last 4 miles in the rain, which sucked.
Drove up to Los Olivos and tasted wines until 5:00 and drove home.
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epoch
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Apr 1, 2013, 7:33 PM
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WTF was with traffic last night? I-5 was a shit show from Irvine to Carlsbad.
AT 9:00 AT NIGHT
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Gmburns2000
Apr 1, 2013, 7:55 PM
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donald949 wrote: donald949 wrote: edge wrote: donald949 wrote: donald949 wrote: donald949 wrote: donald949 wrote: well they are supposed to move my desk sometime today. still waiting tired of packing boxes. should prolly do some more while I'm killing time. Corner office with a view? Closer to the water cooler and coffee machine? Third stall from the left? Closer to the boss. As in right next to the boss. Otherwise bigger individual cube, but smaller overall. I was all alone in a 3 person cube.
Is he going to take your stapler? Is it red?
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Gmburns2000
Apr 1, 2013, 7:58 PM
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donald949 wrote: Tired form our Easter day. After Church we drove uptown to the inlaws. Took almost 2 hours to drive 60 miles.  Since I hadn't seen my dad in a bit, I drove over to his place for a quick visit & dinner. Then back to the inlaws. Then home. But the wife drove the final leg home. Didn't get out of the inlaws untill 9, to sleep till 11. Tired now.
Had a german friend visiting. we went to the beach. 250 km = 7.5 hours on the way back. wooo!
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Kartessa
Apr 1, 2013, 8:44 PM
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Gmburns2000 wrote: donald949 wrote: Tired form our Easter day. After Church we drove uptown to the inlaws. Took almost 2 hours to drive 60 miles. Since I hadn't seen my dad in a bit, I drove over to his place for a quick visit & dinner. Then back to the inlaws. Then home. But the wife drove the final leg home. Didn't get out of the inlaws untill 9, to sleep till 11. Tired now. Had a german friend visiting. we went to the beach. 250 km = 7.5 hours on the way back. wooo!
I know... When people complain about traffic, I wanna say:
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donald949
Apr 1, 2013, 9:10 PM
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Gmburns2000 wrote: donald949 wrote: donald949 wrote: edge wrote: donald949 wrote: donald949 wrote: donald949 wrote: donald949 wrote: well they are supposed to move my desk sometime today. still waiting tired of packing boxes. should prolly do some more while I'm killing time. Corner office with a view? Closer to the water cooler and coffee machine? Third stall from the left? Closer to the boss. As in right next to the boss. Otherwise bigger individual cube, but smaller overall. I was all alone in a 3 person cube. Is he going to take your stapler? Is it red?
Yes, the TPS system.
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donald949
Apr 1, 2013, 9:11 PM
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donald949 wrote: Gmburns2000 wrote: donald949 wrote: donald949 wrote: edge wrote: donald949 wrote: donald949 wrote: donald949 wrote: donald949 wrote: well they are supposed to move my desk sometime today. still waiting tired of packing boxes. should prolly do some more while I'm killing time. Corner office with a view? Closer to the water cooler and coffee machine? Third stall from the left? Closer to the boss. As in right next to the boss. Otherwise bigger individual cube, but smaller overall. I was all alone in a 3 person cube. Is he going to take your stapler? Is it red? one of my new responsibilites is.... Yes, the TPS system.
but other than that I have know idea what I'm supposed to do about it. Now my other jobs I do know. well mostly.
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donald949
Apr 1, 2013, 9:13 PM
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epoch wrote: WTF was with traffic last night? I-5 was a shit show from Irvine to Carlsbad. AT 9:00 AT NIGHT
The 5 wuz bad in South LA.
It was also bad headed up through LA at 2p.
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donald949
Apr 1, 2013, 9:16 PM
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epoch wrote: notapplicable wrote: donald949 wrote: donald949 wrote: donald949 wrote: donald949 wrote: well they are supposed to move my desk sometime today. still waiting tired of packing boxes. should prolly do some more while I'm killing time. You might also consider doing some work I don't pay him for that.
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Apr 1, 2013, 9:42 PM
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epoch wrote: So, I'm sitting here thinking about it and I've got me a pretty bad-ass garden going. Kale (American and Russian variates) (H) Leek (H) Beet (H) Cabbage (H) Lima Bean Eggplant (H) Fennel Basil Cilantro (H) Oregano (H) Rosemary (H) Lemon (H) Bay Leaf (H) Spring Onion (H) Artichoke Green Bean Cantaloupe Squash Summer Squash Cucumber Strawberry Pomegranate It's not a big space, but I think it's a pretty impressive lot for an urban garden. I've marked stuff that is harvestable (H) and that I've been using regularly. The eggplant was a champ and has been producing well since last summer, made it through the winter kicking out fruit. I'm excited about the Pomegranate addition and am going to search out another fruit tree this weekend to add some more variety. The Lemon and Bay leaf came with the property and are thriving trees; everything else is mine. So many food options!
Awesome! I'll only have a small patio at the place Matt and I are moving into, but it will at least get more sunlight than my current patio. Hoping I can get some of my current plants to come back and make get at least a good herb garden going
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Gmburns2000
Apr 1, 2013, 10:11 PM
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Kartessa wrote: Gmburns2000 wrote: donald949 wrote: Tired form our Easter day. After Church we drove uptown to the inlaws. Took almost 2 hours to drive 60 miles. Since I hadn't seen my dad in a bit, I drove over to his place for a quick visit & dinner. Then back to the inlaws. Then home. But the wife drove the final leg home. Didn't get out of the inlaws untill 9, to sleep till 11. Tired now. Had a german friend visiting. we went to the beach. 250 km = 7.5 hours on the way back. wooo! I know... When people complain about traffic, I wanna say: [image]http://i3.ytimg.com/vi/vN2WzQzxuoA/hqdefault.jpg[/image]
people walking have just as much traffic as people riding horses.
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Apr 1, 2013, 10:14 PM
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we didn't get out climbing at the beach spot, though. The park has stopped all climbing there. Bolts can't be trusted due to the salt air.
We were bummed, but we hit the beach and went snorkeling later instead. The next day, another beach, and two seafood restaurants.
I didn't want to come home...again.
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notapplicable
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Kartessa wrote: edge wrote: Kartessa wrote: edge wrote: Kartessa wrote: I love how some Americans are more concerned about not being allowed 30-round magazines, but couldn't give a shit about kids with nothing to eat, in their own community. This is a sweeping generalization that does not apply to me. Re-read I read it just fine, yet when you mentioned Americans specifically, you singled out one nationality when in fact it probably applies to a great many, including your very own. I rest my case, yer Honor. I particularly like the ones who scream "constitution!" Talk about how the government is run like a dictatorship.
Greatest document ever written!
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notapplicable
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notapplicable wrote: Kartessa wrote: edge wrote: Kartessa wrote: edge wrote: Kartessa wrote: I love how some Americans are more concerned about not being allowed 30-round magazines, but couldn't give a shit about kids with nothing to eat, in their own community. This is a sweeping generalization that does not apply to me. Re-read I read it just fine, yet when you mentioned Americans specifically, you singled out one nationality when in fact it probably applies to a great many, including your very own. I rest my case, yer Honor. I particularly like the ones who scream "constitution!" Talk about how the government is run like a dictatorship. Greatest document ever written!
WOO!
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notapplicable
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notapplicable wrote: notapplicable wrote: Kartessa wrote: edge wrote: Kartessa wrote: edge wrote: Kartessa wrote: I love how some Americans are more concerned about not being allowed 30-round magazines, but couldn't give a shit about kids with nothing to eat, in their own community. This is a sweeping generalization that does not apply to me. Re-read I read it just fine, yet when you mentioned Americans specifically, you singled out one nationality when in fact it probably applies to a great many, including your very own. I rest my case, yer Honor. I particularly like the ones who scream "constitution!" Talk about how the government is run like a dictatorship. Greatest document ever written! WOO!
Go team!
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edge wrote: edge wrote: Kartessa wrote: edge wrote: Kartessa wrote: I love how some Americans are more concerned about not being allowed 30-round magazines, but couldn't give a shit about kids with nothing to eat, in their own community. This is a sweeping generalization that does not apply to me. Re-read I read it just fine, yet when you mentioned Americans specifically, you singled out one nationality when in fact it probably applies to a great many, including your very own. I rest my case, yer Honor. My wife, who is a kind, gentle soul, actually asked me if we should get some "protection" for our upcoming road trip. Nope, not going there. Like the saying goes, "If you carry bivy gear, you will bivy." The last thing I need is to get in a situation where I even begin to think, "just shoot the bastard." I'd rather take my chances and not have that in my quiver. Can you use pepper spray to season a meal?
As your attorney, I advise you to buy a full sized .357 revolver, strap it to your thigh and don't take any guff from those fucking swine. And if you have any trouble, remember, you can always send a telegram to the right people...
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donald949 wrote: donald949 wrote: notapplicable wrote: What is this world coming to? Can't buy as much ammo as you need, when you need it? It's Un-American! Funny that. The local sporting goods store was constantly out of 22 and 223 ammo. not that I own a gun, just checking out the pocket knives and binocs when people inquire. Which leads to a question, how much ammo do people have stocked up, are stocking up if the stores are constantly out?
Can you ever really have too much?
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epoch wrote: donald949 wrote: Tired form our Easter day. After Church we drove uptown to the inlaws. Took almost 2 hours to drive 60 miles. Since I hadn't seen my dad in a bit, I drove over to his place for a quick visit & dinner. Then back to the inlaws. Then home. But the wife drove the final leg home. Didn't get out of the inlaws untill 9, to sleep till 11. Tired now. I know! I-5 was a shit-show last night. * more below after weekend report.
Should have stayed on the right coast.
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Kartessa wrote: Gmburns2000 wrote: donald949 wrote: Tired form our Easter day. After Church we drove uptown to the inlaws. Took almost 2 hours to drive 60 miles. Since I hadn't seen my dad in a bit, I drove over to his place for a quick visit & dinner. Then back to the inlaws. Then home. But the wife drove the final leg home. Didn't get out of the inlaws untill 9, to sleep till 11. Tired now. Had a german friend visiting. we went to the beach. 250 km = 7.5 hours on the way back. wooo! I know... When people complain about traffic, I wanna say:
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epoch
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erisspirit wrote: epoch wrote: So, I'm sitting here thinking about it and I've got me a pretty bad-ass garden going. Kale (American and Russian variates) (H) Leek (H) Beet (H) Cabbage (H) Lima Bean Eggplant (H) Fennel Basil Cilantro (H) Oregano (H) Rosemary (H) Lemon (H) Bay Leaf (H) Spring Onion (H) Artichoke Green Bean Cantaloupe Squash Summer Squash Cucumber Strawberry Pomegranate It's not a big space, but I think it's a pretty impressive lot for an urban garden. I've marked stuff that is harvestable (H) and that I've been using regularly. The eggplant was a champ and has been producing well since last summer, made it through the winter kicking out fruit. I'm excited about the Pomegranate addition and am going to search out another fruit tree this weekend to add some more variety. The Lemon and Bay leaf came with the property and are thriving trees; everything else is mine. So many food options! Awesome! I'll only have a small patio at the place Matt and I are moving into, but it will at least get more sunlight than my current patio. Hoping I can get some of my current plants to come back and make get at least a good herb garden going
You need to internet search small gardens. If you have the time and gumption to engineer it, you can easily make a stacked planter system that you can get a high yield out of. Hanging tomato planter. Potted garden is a good idea too. If you're willing to sacrifice some space you can grow a bunch of stuff.
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notapplicable wrote: epoch wrote: donald949 wrote: Tired form our Easter day. After Church we drove uptown to the inlaws. Took almost 2 hours to drive 60 miles. Since I hadn't seen my dad in a bit, I drove over to his place for a quick visit & dinner. Then back to the inlaws. Then home. But the wife drove the final leg home. Didn't get out of the inlaws untill 9, to sleep till 11. Tired now. I know! I-5 was a shit-show last night. * more below after weekend report. Should have stayed on the right coast.
I made the right choice to come back to the sunny coast
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stress levels through the roof. so much damn work to do...so little clue if it will work out or not.
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epoch
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donald949 wrote: epoch wrote: WTF was with traffic last night? I-5 was a shit show from Irvine to Carlsbad. AT 9:00 AT NIGHT We left LA at 9p. The 5 wuz bad in South LA. It was also bad headed up through LA at 2p.
LA wasn't too bad, but by the boobs was a shit-show.
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epoch
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epoch wrote: erisspirit wrote: epoch wrote: So, I'm sitting here thinking about it and I've got me a pretty bad-ass garden going. Kale (American and Russian variates) (H) Leek (H) Beet (H) Cabbage (H) Lima Bean Eggplant (H) Fennel Basil Cilantro (H) Oregano (H) Rosemary (H) Lemon (H) Bay Leaf (H) Spring Onion (H) Artichoke Green Bean Cantaloupe Squash Summer Squash Cucumber Strawberry Pomegranate It's not a big space, but I think it's a pretty impressive lot for an urban garden. I've marked stuff that is harvestable (H) and that I've been using regularly. The eggplant was a champ and has been producing well since last summer, made it through the winter kicking out fruit. I'm excited about the Pomegranate addition and am going to search out another fruit tree this weekend to add some more variety. The Lemon and Bay leaf came with the property and are thriving trees; everything else is mine. So many food options! Awesome! I'll only have a small patio at the place Matt and I are moving into, but it will at least get more sunlight than my current patio. Hoping I can get some of my current plants to come back and make get at least a good herb garden going You need to internet search small gardens. If you have the time and gumption to engineer it, you can easily make a stacked planter system that you can get a high yield out of. Hanging tomato planter. Potted garden is a good idea too. If you're willing to sacrifice some space you can grow a bunch of stuff. 
I'm in the city! If we ever move out to somewhere where we would have more land it'll get bigger. In actuality I could expand up the side of the house with more boxes, but we're not overly attached to where we live and I don't want to invest too much in more - especially if we can't move it.
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Kartessa
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Google "Square Foot Gardening" its a pretty sweet system for high-yields with minimal space.
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