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    @HansJob - We'll nearly be neighbors - in AK...

    @HansJob - We'll nearly be neighbors - in AK parlance, at least ;) If we're able to in the future, we'll be looking for land up that way to do some modern homesteading on. Drop me a line when you...
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    Diagnosis: Chronic Lyme Disease

    I posted a few years ago about the start of some serious back problems I was having. (thread here) Along with the back, I was having tons of other medical issues at the time and had been given...
  3. Zero Gravity Chairs and Workstations - or other alt ways for working with a bad back

    Has anyone ever tried these? Any opinions or experiences to share? I've never tried one, but am very interested, The damn things are expensive as hell, but it may have to be an investment I make...
  4. Well, it looks as if the yin and yang of the...

    Well, it looks as if the yin and yang of the universe is still in effect. We're moving to Alaska! After a couple of very frustrating years on many different fronts, things are coming together...
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    The WA law sounds about as convoluted as the AK...

    The WA law sounds about as convoluted as the AK pot laws. In AK, according to the state constitution, you can basically do what you want at home to a degree. The law states you can have no more...
  6. muscle relaxers did absolutely nothing for me...

    muscle relaxers did absolutely nothing for me either. Mine pops out of place often. It's excruciating. Nearly fell on one of the kids the other night. Twisted weird when I took a small step, and...
  7. I was finally able to do some yoga yesterday and...

    I was finally able to do some yoga yesterday and it did help! Spent the last couple of days on the floor. The shot in to my SI joint the other day really tweaked things. Made the joint feel...
  8. Well, this thread took a nice turn. Feel the...

    Well, this thread took a nice turn. Feel the love.

    Now that I am being completely misrepresented by others who are reading their own facts in to my life.... Hey, Adiron - tell me about one of...
  9. Adiron and Cono - thanks for the posts, but did...

    Adiron and Cono - thanks for the posts, but did you read any of the previous posts?

    I'm actually healthier than I've ever been in my life right now - except for the physical and neurological...
  10. Pegleg - thank you for your post. That made me...

    Pegleg - thank you for your post. That made me feel better. I know my first couple of posts were long, convoluted, and contained a lot of information. You surmised things pretty well. I mean, one...
  11. All of the problems I've had with my lower back...

    All of the problems I've had with my lower back have come on since the fall and the damage to my SI Joint. The Fibro was likely exacerbated by the fall, but most certainly existed beforehand.
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  12. I've read systems's shit before, so his opinions...

    I've read systems's shit before, so his opinions don't bother me. I'm not going to bother to submit a timeline for his approval, but let's just say when it rains, it pours. Having kids (we didn't...
  13. Thanks guys. Appreciate the words. Shit, can't...

    Thanks guys. Appreciate the words. Shit, can't believe I wrote that much earlier. Sometimes, I get these moments of clarity and the verbal diarrhea spews forth. It also depends if my body is...
  14. Dealing with the financial consequences of life-altering circumstances

    It's been a long and frustrating journey figuring out what in the hell caused my back to go so wonky. I'd always had some slight problems with muscle spasms and a sore lower back, but things got...
  15. last set of studs I owned was in 2006 in AK on my...

    last set of studs I owned was in 2006 in AK on my Jeep Wrangler. They were nothing special, and would have made horrible snow tires without the studs. They worked great on the remote interior roads...
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    tc - the buddah looks nice, but is spendy. Is...

    tc - the buddah looks nice, but is spendy. Is just getting the base model worth it, or are any of the accessories necessary for better performance? I also wonder if it works with a transformer (if...
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    Thanks btb! Good info to have. It looks like it...

    Thanks btb! Good info to have. It looks like it is easier to use, clean, and more portable than the iolite. I did read through a few pages on this thread, and it does sound like the MFLB produces a...
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    I'd love to hear more about your thoughts on the...

    I'd love to hear more about your thoughts on the MFLB vs the iolite. I have an iolite and it is okay, but not great by any means. Hate that it uses butane, and you can go through quite a bit fast...
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    I had the ozone thing done here in Germany last...

    I had the ozone thing done here in Germany last December. It didn't do shit. I think it's quackery. I then had to have emergency surgery to fix my severely bulging L4/L5, the numbness in both...
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    This page is missing pictures of kids. Well,...

    This page is missing pictures of kids. Well, luckily I checked in here. ;)

    http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8316/8071941855_9de19949b9_b.jpg

    PS - awesome shots on this page. AlexC - that...
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    Perhaps you'll have better luck with yours. My...

    Perhaps you'll have better luck with yours. My Tamarac went to crap on me in Paris last Spring. I had a helluva time finding duct tape in that city to patch it up for the rest of the trip! I had...
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    Congratulations UCL! Wow, what a place to get...

    Congratulations UCL! Wow, what a place to get engaged! I've still never made it to that neck of the woods, but must make it a priority one of these days. I mean, just look at the your pictures of...
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    I still haven't found the perfect, do-it-all bag,...

    I still haven't found the perfect, do-it-all bag, and likely never will. I would really, really like to try one of the f-stop bags one of these days, though. I've tried a lot of Lowe Pro bags, and...
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    Gorgeous shots mtcham and CW. Messing around...

    Gorgeous shots mtcham and CW.

    Messing around with the twins by the window

    http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8039/7960930690_f05fbbdc1b_c.jpg

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    It is the only prominent thing in the tiny...

    It is the only prominent thing in the tiny village I live in, Ursulapoppenricht. I think there might be a fire hydrant. Might go look for that tomorrow.
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    As I mentioned, I'm positive I've been dealing...

    As I mentioned, I'm positive I've been dealing with this for a long, long time too. I think back to basketball or football practices as a kid and always hurting, always being sore. Coaches and...
  27. Skunked due to sleeping through the best hours...

    Skunked due to sleeping through the best hours and then fog in the very early morning. I did take a couple of shots just to test out some settings and did get much better results. Setting the focus...
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    Thanks for the posts, all. I'll re-read tomorrow...

    Thanks for the posts, all. I'll re-read tomorrow and post a bit more thoughtfully. It's been a rough couple of days. Really appreciate the input!
  29. Wow - thanks Fuzz! Great info. Way better than...

    Wow - thanks Fuzz! Great info. Way better than anything I found online searching. I guess I forgot to mention what I was shooting with (duh): 5dmii, and a choice of lenses, all L series. Above...
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    Splitter - those shots are great! Love the one...

    Splitter - those shots are great! Love the one with the puppy!

    Holy crap - never been that close to a baldy! Where was it taken vanisle? Great wildlife shots from Mt Cham, as always.
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  31. Photographing the Perseids (or any meteor shower)

    Hey all - any advice on doing this? I'm lazy and didn't feel like wading through a bunch of past threads. I found some ambivalent advice online (low f-stop vs high, low iso vs high, etc...)

    I...
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    Fibromyalgia

    I did a search and didn't find anything posted about this disorder. Just curious if anyone else has any experience with it. After two weeks of testing, I was diagnosed with Fibro yesterday. I've...
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    http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8433/7711959808_6ee5...

    http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8433/7711959808_6ee508caee_b.jpg
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    Wow, some great, great shots. Love that second...

    Wow, some great, great shots. Love that second car one.
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    Not sure if it's the percs or not, but this...

    Not sure if it's the percs or not, but this picture is mesmerizing ;) Really nice. Where exactly was this taken? I'm an Oregon boy originally, but didn't spend a lot of time up that way.
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    I understand and can appreciate that! Kind of...

    I understand and can appreciate that! Kind of cool to have it loaded up in to iTunes, though. Can either just listen to the show or watch it on the big screen downstairs via the AppleTV. I've seen...
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    for the last few years, they've been closing with...

    for the last few years, they've been closing with 'blankest year'. They get the whole crowd involved - "Ah Fuck it, I'm going to have a party!" I'm uploading the full concert video now. I can...
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    We went and saw Nada Surf at the Beatpol in...

    We went and saw Nada Surf at the Beatpol in Dresden last night. Great, great acoustic show with a lot of energy from the band and the crowd. Love seeing these guys when they are over here touring....
  39. Hey Rover, you see this -------> Grow your own,...

    Hey Rover, you see this -------> Grow your own, eat local

    We hope to be back in AK in the next year and will be doing something very similar to this.

    I'll make this easy - Just eat real food. ...
  40. Used to eat them all the time after my weekend...

    Used to eat them all the time after my weekend morning sessions - Cholo's, Haleiwa, North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii. Good stuff. I don't eat beans or lentils anymore though.

    When we do roadtrips...
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    If you're heading north from Reno up to WA, drive...

    If you're heading north from Reno up to WA, drive up to Winnemucca and then to Denio Junction (about 4 hours), ultimate destination being the Steens Mountain and Alvord Desert area of SE Oregon. ...
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    Close to the caption I used on FB! She just...

    Close to the caption I used on FB! She just doesn't yet quite understand, "patience, honey - the steak is coming.."

    Her sister gets feisty when she wants more, too...
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    http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7275/7543697018_04dc...

    http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7275/7543697018_04dc57596d_c.jpg
  44. Wish I had better news - cross post from other...

    Wish I had better news - cross post from other back thread

    Here it is six months later, and I'm suffering from pretty bad bilateral sciatica. I had an MRI done last week and found out my L4/L5 is...
  45. I had surgery this past January to fix a...

    I had surgery this past January to fix a herniated and degenerative L4/L5. I tried three different therapists, did the epidurals, did the cortisone, and even did some funky ozone injection therapy...
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    Paleo is different for each and every person. ...

    Paleo is different for each and every person. Think of it more as a template than a set of hard and fast rules. By experimenting, each person finds out what he or she can or cannot tolerate. There...
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    I'm poor I live in Germany I speak the...

    I'm poor
    I live in Germany
    I speak the language, but not great.
    I eat only real food, following the tenets of an ancestral diet (not so easy in Germany, but I'm resourceful)
    It is the best thing...
  48. I just finished the book this morning. Actually,...

    I just finished the book this morning. Actually, I finished the main story last night, woke up this morning, and the first thing I did was grab the book and start reading the epilogue. After a...
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    Thanks for the reply. It's been a joy reading...

    Thanks for the reply. It's been a joy reading your posts, not only on this subject, but many others.

    I was mainly joking about the German/Native American thing. It's just weird to see so many...
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    The whole idea and scene really intrigues me. ...

    The whole idea and scene really intrigues me. Thank you for sharing your experiences, Rasputin. If the opportunity arises when we've moved back to the States, I may just have to take the wife and...
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