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  1. Art101

    New to me Bergen

    Picked up an 80 liter Bergen for a long ride this spring.Thing is built like a tank.Has internal frame and removable side pockets.Feels like its made from a canvas material and lined with a waterproof membrane also.Cost me 50 bucks and 20 for shipping at Hessian Antiques if anyone is interest5ed.
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    Jim Stobe has passed

    Don't have a lot of info yet.Apparently he was killed in some kind of train accident in or around Baltimore.I know some people didn't like him much,but the man sure rode some miles.Hoping that westbound has lots of beer for ya bro.
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    About to lose insurance

    So my medicaid is out of MD and well I'm in WY now.My insurance would be about 600 a month,like I have that to pay out.Thinking of bouncing down to Ogden and apply for the full meal deal there and commute between their and Cheyenne.Any ideas or comments please let me know.
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    Battery backup charger

    Picked up a BlackWeb backup charger for 35 bucks at Wallyworld.So far I have been able to get 2 full charges and a full Kindle charge off of it.Takes about 5 hours to fully charge.It has a solid case made from aluminum.Seems very solid.Haven't dragged it out on the road yet but will keep ya all...
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    FYI Cheyenne WY

    Local news boasting that Cheyenne PD will be sweeping the city for the homeless.The excuse being that transients "are a major source of crime" in the downtown and Depot area.Now I live here and tbh I hardly ever see any "homeless" downtown.So if ya all are passing through just be careful.
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    First load out.

    So this is the first load out on my new pack...cut the divider out and gave me a bunch of room.It's an Origin 22.18 waterproof pack.Inside I have 2 pairs pants,4 pairs of socks ,4 days of food,2 t shirts 2 long sleeve base layers and some long underwear and my esbit stove.On the outside is my...
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    Experiences with German version of Gortex?

    So I picked up a pair of German bibs for a really good deal.They are supposed to be their version of gortex.Just wondering if anyone has used them or has heard anything about them.
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    Seems kinda odd.

    http://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/2nd-fire-on-the-same-day-at-homeless-encampments-reported-in-bel-air (tossed the info out in the open for ya - Tude) 2nd fire on the same day reported at homeless encampments in Bel Air by Rhea Titus Wednesday, February 22nd 2017 2nd fire on the same day...
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    Amusing reviews on Yelp

    So out of boredom I was reading reviews on jails and such.Yes these are actually on Yelp and actually really funny.So my idea is to review things like Union Pacific railroad,shelters,missions and things like that.Really its just a stupid silly way to kill some times.
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    Tourist Union #16

    So this is very much in the beginning stages of this journey.The idea came from the original formed in the 1800's as safety net so to speak.My idea is to bring it to this day and age.I envision it as a way to help members who have been stranded somewhere or lost their gear through getting kicked...
  11. Art101

    Awesome rubber tramp setup.

    Thought this and had me dreaming about building a setup around it lol.
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    NikWax

    Anyone used this product,I treated both my gf and I's gortex jackets with it.It came to me with great reviews from friends in the ski industry and other outdoor peeps.Just curious about other experiences good or bad.
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    Video Burning Man Spoof Commercial

    its a commercial for shitty sandwiches but it cracked me up.
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    Photos Life is what you make it sometimes.

    Few trips from August.It was a rough month personally 2 people I loved and values in my life died.One to a motorcycle wreck and the other to an OD.So this is just me carrying on....A Revolutionary war battlefield site.The gf and I at Social D at Asbury Park.Also a couple of piks of my nifty...
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    Video Bigfoot,the FTRA,and Slab City

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    RIP Eric Booth

    Eric was a good guy and friend.He called me when my ex OD'ed and passed.Found out yesterday he had OD'ed and passed also.Alot of people tried to help.I know he tried and fought hard.In the end it took him like sooo many others.Hope you found your peace and that nice spot by the river to relax...
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    Sensory overload and depression

    Maybe it is just me but it seems like the more I have been saturated by all forms of media;from the smart phone,to tv,to the worldpipe of info that my depression has worsened.I'm just not sure but I know I was less depressed,slept better and was more pleasant when I was "down and out".There...
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    Train Trestle burning

    Just wanted to share this doesnt really effect any major lines in and around Portland OR but still kinda cool.This is the trestle at Sherwood OR burning down overnight on the 10th/11th.
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    New Jersey STP fam. meetup?

    Is anyone interested in doing an STP family meetup in New Jersey.I would love to go out to Cali but that just isnt in the card.Was seeing who would want to meetup and hangout and maybe camp.
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    Major Amtrak derail In Philly

    .Woke up to this this morning.Im wondering if it was a bad switch and it is right around the area of a switch and a spur track.You cant even tell the first car beside a pile of mangled steel.Rough night in Philly for sure sadly and amazingly only 6 died.Just do a search for Amtrak derailment.
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    Video Whipsnake backpack

    ......saw this today and it cracked me up.
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    thought I would throw this up for fun and day dreaming

    Have been thinking about buying a caboose for a tiny house kinda thing for awhile and this is one of the sales houses that handles them .http://www.ozarkmountainrailcar.com/catalog.asp?catid=449&n=Auctions
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    What is everyones opinion on the 1 night homeless count.

    How can any state county or city use a one night count to claim how many homeless they have.It seems to me that it there are 364 other days that people are homeless.Maybe I am being nit picky but I know someone wanted to count me I would tell them to go pound sand.I guess it makes people feel...
  24. Art101

    My Jersey road trip.

    So I started my grand journey from Seattle to Forked River NJ at 9:30 pm on a Friday in a 99 Honda Accord.It f'n poured all the way to Spokane and beyond.The cat was none too pleased about being in the car and expressed his displeasure vocally and often.Thank gods for Kitty calming herbal mix.I...
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    Moving to New Jersey

    So looks like I am moving to New Jersey before xmas. Going to have to drive cross country. The gf took a great job out there and I am going to follow. Its 3200 plus miles form here to there. I am thinking it might be a fun drive with me and the cat in a 99 Honda.
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    Does New Jersey suck

    Might be moving to Fork River New Jersey early next year. Just curious if it is really guido city and jersey shored out.
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    Misty Upham...RIP

    Local actress and beautiful native woman Misty Upham passed this week. She was from the Muckleshoot tribe. She had been having issues with her bi-polar and had gotten off her meds. For gods sake if you need help talk to someone.
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    Anyone else stay at the Burnside Youth shelter in the late 80's or very 90's

    Was just thinking about the old Burnside and Outside In back in the day. There were some great characters back then. Wonder whatever happened to some of those folks like Bishop, Skytiz, Dancer and Tabby. I know several people I knew either od, contracted HIV or died. Caught many a freight out of...
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    How I got started.

    My teen age years were rather rough. I didn't fit in at all to put it mildly. I was forced to go to a cultlike church and school till my sophomore year and it sucked. I transferred to pub high school and discovered the joys of drugs and alcohol that was to stay with me for many years. I got...
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    Intro.

    Just wanted to drop a line and say howdy.Caught out the first time in 88 in MT,been hooked ever since.Seen a lot of changes some good and some bad.Anyways ya saying hi and always ride with the wind at your back.
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    Greetings STP

    Just dropping in to say howdy.Seeing what this all about and share info on catching out.