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  1. Well my neighbors finally took down their giant “Let’s go Brandon” banner today. Are they secretly big “right to privacy” fans and they’ve seen the light? Were they finally shamed by their social circle? Just out for repair? So many questions.

  2. So when Obergefell falls (and assuming generic Texas law specifying MF marriage only), what does happen with existing marriages and parental rights etc?

  3. 33 minutes ago, Sawbonz said:

    Why would you be curious? You haven’t engaged honestly yet. Engaging you on this would be a waste of both of our time. Suffice it to say that I think we should be paying more than you think we should be paying, and neither preference would put a dent in the deficit no matter which party is in control. And because that is the case I’d rather more of the money go to the less fortunate, and I’m willing to pay more to keep the carousel spinning a little longer

    I didn’t realize chiropractor and doctor were the same profession.

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  4. 2 minutes ago, DigglerontheHoof said:

    I just assume our local right wing nuts are child molesters…especially the ones on this thread.

    I mean… they must be. I can’t imagine wasting all of my free time dreaming up these graphic scenarios unless it was something you had a lot of experience with.

  5. 18 minutes ago, Immaculate Vibes said:

    Why discuss it anyway? 
     

    Discussing gender identity stuff, as defined by liberals, with kids is creepy. 
     

    Who talks about gender or sexuality at all with little kids that aren’t theirs anyway? Answer, creeps. 

    Why do republicans keep talking and talking and talking about sexualizing kids? Between the extremely long list of republican politicians and conservative priests and religious leaders who have been charged will committing sexual violence against children, I would actually posit that republicans have the issue with sexualizing children. It seems like all they seem to think about.
     

    Creeps indeed.

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  6. I’m torn between (I) wanting to get the hell out of dodge and try to ex-pat somewhere because the American experiment is over, and (2) running for office myself so I can get on a pulpit to scream at people for being hateful rubes. It won’t serve to accomplish anything but it might feel good.

     

     

  7. 6 minutes ago, sidis said:

    absolutely doable.  i've done something similar.  drove from milan to lake como to bergamo/brusaporto to the giant venice parking garage to florence to monterosso to torino back to milano.  easy peasy.  worst part of that is the damn road from como to bellagio...two feet wide with buses and cyclists nonstop.  it's like one of those 90's arcade race car drive video games.

    Glad to hear it! Was starting to get a bit worried that I made a grave error.

  8. On 2/8/2022 at 11:08 AM, sidis said:

    cinque terre is beautiful and definitely worth a stay over.  i was last there in 2011 prior to the big landslides later that year so the world has changed a bit on hiking around there.  when i was there, we hiked all the way from monterosso to riomaggiore and apparently, that's not possible anymore.  even if it was, to be clear, it is not near the same thing as kalalau in terms of difficult and "adventure."  it is a pretty full day for sure...and it is beautiful, but it is not quite the same thing.  we started in monterosso and stopped in each town to eat something and then kept going.  the segment from manarola to riomaggiore was paved for most of the way but the rest of the hike was pretty legit.  

    however, after the mudslides, i know they changed things and the preceding posts that are far more contemporaneous than my experience confirm that.  looks like you can really only do from monterosso to corniglia now without train or bushwhacking.  so if you're going for the hiking, there are plenty of other great places in italy instead...particularly up in the dolomites. tre cime di lavaredo...or if you are up for another adventure, the alta via 1 in the dolomites is intense.  trails around corno grande in the gran sasso park in abruzzo are a hidden treasure and will be a lot less busy.  there are trails everywhere around lake garda that are incredible.  the amalfi coast has quite a few stunning hikes (path of the gods being the most famous but it is a tourist fucking nightmare).  that said, cinque terre is a unique and worthy stop for a day or two on your trip...just don't be fooled into thinking you're enduring on a similar experience to napali.  

    have fun planning.  wife and i are headed to the lakes this summer...como and garda.  can't wait.

    Forgot to respond previously, but thanks so much for the great recs. We’re definitely looking to hit up trails in the Dolomites to the extent accessible in May.

  9. On 9/17/2021 at 3:01 PM, sidis said:

    a bit more different than i think you would expect.  the hike from monterosso to riomaggiore (it looks like mo horn did at least the hike from monterosso to vernazza in the above pics) is my second favorite hike outside of the kalalau trail along the napali coast in kauai.  it is such a great way to spend a day, stopping in each town.

    amalfi is a bit glitzier, luxurious with places like capri and positano.  ct is a bit more..."natural?"  i don't know the right word honestly...(maybe more provincial?) but just a bit more down to earth.  not associating a preference for one over the other.  both have too many people obviously and both are quite beautiful.  but there is a more of a different feel to the two of them than one would expect imo.

    Was just browsing this thread for trip planning ideas (16 days in May) and saw this. After your great advice on the Kalalau, I had to pay attention. Worth diving into on this trip? Any tips/suggestions?

  10. On 1/23/2022 at 10:59 PM, wild_turkey said:

    We have 10 nights booked in Kauai in early June.

    First 2 nights are just my wife and myself. Nothing booked yet, still gotta figure that out.

    Next 8 nights are with friends. Spending the first half in an Airbnb up at Hanalei Bay. Last half will be at Ko’a Kea Resort in Poipu.

    We are fairly interested in the Kalalau Trail hike. Would like more details from those who have done it. What all did you pack for the overnight? What is the camping area like? How long should we plan for each direction?

    if you’re planning to do the full hike, I would recommend 2 nights minimum. To maximize your time (and if you’re both very strong hikers), I’d do the full 11 miles all the way to Kalalau, stay the night and the next full day, then 11 on the 3rd day. If you aren’t strong hikers then I’d recommend breaking the hike up and camping at Hanakoa (mile 6). I wasn’t super impressed with the camp site, but I was told there are better areas I didn’t see. The full 11 mile hike in was very grueling (extremely muddy and you are literally climbing up and down boulders at times) and done at the very “quick” pace of 8 hrs (no significant breaks). I really needed a full day there to realize it was magical, not sure I would’ve had that if we had gone back the next day. We were able to do it in about 6.5 hr on the way back.

    if you camp you will definitely need to get a permit and make sure you know when reservations open up (maybe a month in advance) and be ready to buy ASAP. 

    I would pack light (<30). Grab either one light share tents or some hammock tents, sleeping bag liners (ditch the sleeping bags), backpacking meals (so you can avoid bowls and bringing more camp accoutrements than necessary). You absolutely need hiking poles and hiking shoes. Plenty of stuff to make a fire, but may be useful to bring a small camp stove and buy the isopro from surf and snorkel (or something like that) in Hanalei. Bring a Grayl  (or cheaper alternative) for water filtering/ purification as you will be getting all your water from streams and creeks. The water is very clear but there are concerns with lepto and some other nasty bugs. There is a gross toilet there. Lots of people keep it stocked with TP but you never know.

    camping areas were great and plentiful. Grab a spot close to the waterfall so you can be close to the good part of the beach and the waterfall (shower/water source). Many of the sites already have fire pits and home made chairs, ropes for lights, nails for backpacks. 


    don’t camp too far onto the beach or too near the cliffs, as there are rouge wave and goat/rock slide concerns.
     

    you can forage some bananas, coconuts, liliquois, guavas, squash etc., but be wary of anything without an outer covering (rat lungworm).

    you can’t park at the trailhead (and no cell service), so you’ll need to set up a shuttle. I also don’t think you can park overnight at the shuttle stop so you need to cab there and cab/hitchhike back to your car

     

    I’m sure I’m missing a few things but let me know if you have any additional questions.

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  11. Part 3: Crawler’s to the Beach:

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    after some very scary slippery red hills (seriously scary if wet), you finally make it to the end of mile 10 and this sign near the fork to either the Kalalau valley or beach.

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    over the next mile you go across one of the more substantial creeks (will need chacos/tevas to cross) you start making your way next to the beach and possible camp sites. I would recommend going all the way down and snagging one of the sites down by the waterfall (your camp water source), as they have the best views, are close to water and most of them already have built up fire pits or lounge chairs. You have a variety of choices (under trees, under stars)

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    end of the beach, during low tide you can go further out to some caves

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    camp site

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    Camp waterfall and ridgetops 
     

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    Kalalau valley. You can take the trail up the river from swimming hole to swimming hole until you get to a rope swing with a huge view

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    Beach at night under the full moon. The stars were still incredible

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  12. Part 2: Mile 2-8 ish (hanakapiai- Crawlers ledge )FCD7671F-43DD-4C74-93E4-F1ED6D65B2CB.thumb.jpeg.85b025885b5c1e54cbd106fb3fb7d3f2.jpeg

    Hills and Valleys along the coast. Miles 2-6 were extremely extremely muddy. Very shady and jungly for most of this but. Climbing up and down boulders the whole way (didn’t get great pics of this).

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    after a stop at the initial camping area at Hanakoa Valley (we didn’t stop here), it starts to dry out and get very sketchy and rocky. Lots of sheet rock faces and climbing up and down boulders with packs on. The actual crawlers ledge wasn’t too bad, but the dirt areas before and after were very sketchy.

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  13. Part 1: Trailhead to hanakapiai beach/falls (where the day hikers have to turn around)188C2659-B8DB-4A46-96BB-2C9965520B41.thumb.jpeg.730e02ccad5cb3d3088de8f4a3ce171d.jpeg30EC275B-E654-4BD4-8F5F-A08C81E49150.thumb.jpeg.5ff356832627cd54c23138bf8ad93cdc.jpeg

    first big view

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    very insane waves

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    one of the many creeks to cross, apparently very prone to flash flooding

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    the entire trail is peppered with these

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