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08-20-2021, 07:39 AM
Thread: Harry’s Heart Surgery Thread
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I had OHS a month ago. I rate it 1/10 as an...
I had OHS a month ago. I rate it 1/10 as an experience, but happy with the results (being alive). You should do well at 63 - thats considered youngish for heart stuff. Will you be on heart lung...
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02-15-2021, 09:48 AM
Thread: FS: Garmin Fenix 6X Pro, $450
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Sold. Sorry I didn't update that before - I...
Sold. Sorry I didn't update that before - I neglected to subscribe for updates.
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02-01-2021, 08:18 AM
Thread: Kusala Pow By Praxis - Orders Close 10/17
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pfluffenmeister, you would have to ask Splat, he...
pfluffenmeister, you would have to ask Splat, he got out a tape measure and measured and squinted and measured and squinted for 5-10 minutes and made a mark. I am sceptical it makes all that much...
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01-31-2021, 02:16 PM
Thread: Kusala Pow By Praxis - Orders Close 10/17
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Finally got some pow to use my Kusalas in, love...
Finally got some pow to use my Kusalas in, love 'em. I have the heavier version, mounted exactly per Splat's recommendation for my Vulcans. Figured it would be crowded so we headed pretty far back...
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01-26-2021, 12:32 PM
Thread: FS: Garmin Fenix 6X Pro, $450
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SOLD: Garmin Fenix 6X Pro, $450
[SOLD]Beautiful condition, in box. I'm a gear whore and get a new watch every year, if you look at my old posts you will see me doing this every year. I need to stop.
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01-05-2021, 03:13 PM
Thread: Fear and Loathing, a Rat Flu Odyssey
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Tanks are too bulky and expensive. For home use...
Tanks are too bulky and expensive. For home use you would want an oxygen concentrator, which are about $500-$1500. They're actually low tech devices that scrub nitrogen from room air and concentrate...
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12-15-2020, 08:17 AM
Thread: Fear and Loathing, a Rat Flu Odyssey
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Two general surgeons and a urologist who want to...
Two general surgeons and a urologist who want to get back to doing elective procedures so they can get that yacht money.
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10-29-2020, 10:58 AM
Thread: Papapoopski needs therapy and food
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You are an excellent writer - its not just the...
You are an excellent writer - its not just the content of the stories but the way they are told. I think you missed your calling.
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09-28-2019, 01:12 PM
Thread: FS: Garmin 5X Plus Sapphire $425
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SOLD!
SOLD!
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09-28-2019, 08:36 AM
Thread: FS: Garmin 5X Plus Sapphire $425
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Dropped to $375 bump.
Dropped to $375 bump.
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09-16-2019, 11:36 AM
Thread: FS: Garmin 5X Plus Sapphire $425
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It was 5 transactions for a total of about $700....
It was 5 transactions for a total of about $700. The 1099 was because it was a commercial account, or maybe they just screwed up. Either way I closed my PP account so it won't happen again.
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09-16-2019, 10:29 AM
Thread: FS: Garmin 5X Plus Sapphire $425
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Dropped to $400... (The 1099 was generated...
Dropped to $400...
(The 1099 was generated because somehow PayPal got me to convert to a commercial account, even though all I was doing was de-hoarding. I think the total amount was $700 or so. I... -
09-11-2019, 07:45 AM
Thread: FS: Garmin 5X Plus Sapphire $425
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SOLD. : Garmin 5X Plus Sapphire $425 dropped to $375
For sale: Garmin 5X Plus Sapphire, great shape, $425 [Now dropped to $375] includes shipping in the USA. Includes charging cable. Band was never used. Works great, but I just bought a 6X, cause I'm a...
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04-26-2019, 03:38 PM
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Anyone driving from Tahoe to the Eastside early...
Anyone driving from Tahoe to the Eastside early tomorrow (Saturday)? Hoping to do a transierra ski tour and looking for a ride to Twin Lakes...
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09-13-2018, 09:28 AM
Thread: FS: Garmin Fenix 5X Sapphire $400 OBO
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Watch is sold!
Watch is sold!
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09-12-2018, 10:30 PM
Thread: FS: Garmin Fenix 5X Sapphire $400 OBO
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Price drop bump... $300 without metal band, $400...
Price drop bump... $300 without metal band, $400 with.
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09-02-2018, 11:12 AM
Thread: FS: Garmin Fenix 5X Sapphire $400 OBO
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SOLD: Garmin Fenix 5X Sapphire $300 OBO
SOLD
For sale... Garmin Fenix 5X Sapphire with metal band. Purchased for $849 in March 2017. Works perfectly and is cosmetically a 9/10. The only reason I'm selling is I want something that will... -
04-03-2017, 11:53 AM
Thread: FS: Garmin Fenix 3 HR - $250
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SOLD! Received payment and shipped.
SOLD! Received payment and shipped.
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04-03-2017, 10:35 AM
Thread: FS: Garmin Fenix 3 HR - $250
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OK, two offers at $225. First to offer $250 gets...
OK, two offers at $225. First to offer $250 gets it ... you need to pay right away so I can ship it today.
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04-03-2017, 09:15 AM
Thread: FS: Garmin Fenix 3 HR - $250
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I've got a couple offers at $200. Anyone want to...
I've got a couple offers at $200. Anyone want to go $225? I'll finalize this tonight.
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04-02-2017, 11:10 AM
Thread: FS: Garmin Fenix 3 HR - $250
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SOLD: Garmin Fenix 3 HR - $250
Top of the line Garmin watch as of a month ago, with GPS, built-in wrist heart rate sensor (also works with a chest strap), etc. Works great! I bought it in spring 2016 for logging my trail runs......
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01-16-2016, 07:58 AM
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Rain.
Rain.
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12-22-2015, 08:19 AM
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Raining over Mt Rose summit (Hwy 431) at 7:00...
Raining over Mt Rose summit (Hwy 431) at 7:00 am...
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11-19-2015, 09:50 AM
Thread: Lhasa Pow Stoke
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Sad news. Pat is a great guy and I hope he does...
Sad news. Pat is a great guy and I hope he does OK - and finds a way to get many more days on snow than he could when he was pressing. The skis he made me a few years ago are still my favorites, and...
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11-16-2015, 07:34 PM
Thread: Moving companies for Bay Area -> Tahoe?
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Thanks everyone.
Thanks everyone.
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11-16-2015, 09:00 AM
Thread: Moving companies for Bay Area -> Tahoe?
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Moving companies for Bay Area -> Tahoe?
I need to move the contents of my apartment from Marin to North Tahoe... anyone have recommendations? I've never paid for movers before but I am super busy and need to hire it out. Not sure how you...
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08-06-2013, 09:34 AM
Thread: 2013 Shasta/Lassen conditions thread.
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As a followup, if you are going to bag the...
As a followup, if you are going to bag the summit, take skis (if you have a very light setup); but you shouldn't go there for a ski-specific trip, unless you are dookey or vets. There is adequate...
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07-31-2013, 02:43 PM
Thread: 2013 Shasta/Lassen conditions thread.
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Anyone know what conditions are like? Heading up...
Anyone know what conditions are like? Heading up the Hotlum Bolam tomorrow, trying to figure out if its a ski trip or just a hike/climb.
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07-14-2013, 01:07 AM
Thread: did i break my foot?
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Is your calf as red and swollen as it looks? If...
Is your calf as red and swollen as it looks? If so I would go to the ER now.
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06-15-2013, 12:09 PM
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Looks like Blackwood opens to the top today so if...
Looks like Blackwood opens to the top today so if anyone is heading up there tomorrow (Sunday) and has room for an extra passenger (no skis just running shoes) from Tahoe City let me know, I have...
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06-12-2013, 09:04 PM
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Anyone familiar with Barker Pass / Blackwood...
Anyone familiar with Barker Pass / Blackwood Canyon? Was thinking about checking out the Granite Chief Wilderness this weekend- looks if you drive a mile past barker pass you can park and run along...
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01-29-2013, 10:21 AM
Thread: Look pivot 18 toe baseplate broke off...
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I broke mine after I got loctite on them
I broke mine after I got loctite on them
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01-27-2013, 10:58 AM
Thread: PMGear, make a touring ski!
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From a business perspective there are a ton of...
From a business perspective there are a ton of ski models that sell well. The questions is, if Splat is going to do a run of touring skis, what can he do that other people can't (or won't) do? Well,...
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01-26-2013, 05:34 PM
Thread: PMGear, make a touring ski!
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Good stuff but Pat needs to make a ski with wider...
Good stuff but Pat needs to make a ski with wider appeal that plays to his strengths.
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01-26-2013, 04:24 PM
Thread: PMGear, make a touring ski!
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i would be interested. 180 - 185 length, 90...
i would be interested. 180 - 185 length, 90 underfoot. Medium flex. I'm seeing, more or less, a narrowed down Lhasa with less taper.
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01-25-2013, 11:40 AM
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Its not about whether I want to be cool to people...
Its not about whether I want to be cool to people who come to the BC on their own.
Its about whether I want to contribute to a process that actually draws more people in.
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01-25-2013, 01:48 AM
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Maybe I misspoke? Its not been shitty here, its...
Maybe I misspoke? Its not been shitty here, its been great.
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01-24-2013, 08:28 PM
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I'm with gimpy on this one (made my post above...
I'm with gimpy on this one (made my post above before seeing his). Just say something like "north facing stuff sheltered from the east winds is still skiing great". Or, that's what I feel you should...
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01-23-2013, 10:53 AM
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You can post about skiing fresh snow, or you can...
You can post about skiing fresh snow,
or you can ski fresh snow,
but you can't do both.
Interesting that this year there is hardly any resort talk, its all BC all the time here.
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01-20-2013, 10:59 AM
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If they descended the main face, that's probably...
If they descended the main face, that's probably one of the sickest/ most dangerous descents ever done in the mainland USA. The objective hazard is nuts, its remote and huge.
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01-15-2013, 09:09 AM
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If its an option, you might want to consider the...
If its an option, you might want to consider the scarring issue and look at laser excision.
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01-11-2013, 02:17 PM
Thread: 2012 PM Gear 191 Fat Review
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I love my Fats! But here is proof I fail to use...
I love my Fats! But here is proof I fail to use them as intended:
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01-08-2013, 06:31 PM
Thread: 2013 Gordycamp-who's in?
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Anyone going to the Feb 1-3 camp and needs/wants...
Anyone going to the Feb 1-3 camp and needs/wants to share a room let me know...
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12-31-2012, 04:57 PM
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I wouldn't give those people too much of a hard...
I wouldn't give those people too much of a hard time about their reaction to the avalanche... its all classic behavior when the shit hits the fan. People get bewildered and make bad decisions under...
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12-31-2012, 09:52 AM
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Good for them for making the video public,...
Good for them for making the video public, knowing it looked like a cluster. Lots to learn - or have drilled into you again.
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12-16-2012, 08:46 PM
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I only have one day on them, but the Vulcan is...
I only have one day on them, but the Vulcan is the first AT boot I've had that feels like an alpine boot.
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12-07-2012, 09:41 AM
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I doubt you will get much $, and if you do it...
I doubt you will get much $, and if you do it will take years.
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12-06-2012, 08:54 PM
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Really recommend listening to the McAfee...
Really recommend listening to the McAfee interview on the Joe Rogan podcast last week, #290, download mp3 here:
http://blog.joerogan.net/
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12-05-2012, 07:40 PM
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I'm confused. Didn't MRA just buy Pow Mow?
I'm confused. Didn't MRA just buy Pow Mow?
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12-01-2012, 07:14 AM
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I'll be there @1
I'll be there @1
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