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  1. On 3/24/2019 at 7:05 PM, Biff Tannen said:

    Just used my dividend and 20% off coupon to get my tent for the PCT.  This was my last big piece of gear, not including sat beacon, bear can, ice axe, and microspikes/crampons.

    Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL1.

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    Also, I think I am revising my start date.  I had originally been shooting for April 6, 2020.  Of course a lot of this depends on the permit as well.  Came across an article (blog post) espousing the logic of starting in March instead of the more common mid-April approach.  Makes sense to me and I would love to not be in the "bubble", not to mention being able to get a permit more easily.

    https://www.hikerbeta.com/articles/2017/10/10/april-is-the-worst-time-to-start-the-pacific-crest-trail-heres-why

    Been looking to upgrade my 13 year-old MSR Zoid 2 before I head out on a 3 week Boundary Waters trip in September.  Got lucky.  Just bought a brand new Copper Spur HV UL2 on auction for $175. Figure I can sell the MSR for $65-$70 and I will have bought a brand new $450 tent for about a hundred bucks.  Today was a good day.

    Did you get a footprint for yours?  I think I'd be good in terms of water protection but I worry about the durability of the material.

     

  2. 1 hour ago, Al_4_ISU said:

    This is a good thing for sure.

    But if you don't think the "black cop white victim" dynamic contributes, I'm not sure what to say.  There's no way a white lady cop who shot and killed a black guy gets convicted.

    It is a good thing.

    Of course the "black (muslim) cop, white victim" dynamic contributes.  Upon some reflection, it's not the "cops are only held responsible when they're black and the victim is white" narrative that bothers me, because there's that needs to be considered.  What I find perplexing is this narrative:

     

    Noor was guilty of Manslaughter (Not Murder IMO).  It's ok to accept this and still be upset about injustices in prior cases.  He didn't get railroaded because he's black.

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    The reason why many of that group aren't pleased is because the cop that killed Philando Castille walked, and that one was just as bad if not worse than this.

    I was shocked when Yanez walked.  He should have been convicted, and I believe that if Castille was white he wouldn't have been shot in the first place.  

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    3 minutes ago, Okie State said:

    A requirement for my most recent fridge purchase was no ice/water dispenser in the door. They always break.

    Yep, me too.  It's actually hard to find a high end Fridge that doesn't have one.  Eventually settled on a GE and are very happy with it.

    As for Samsung, we went with them for the Dishwasher, microwave, and range.  It's only been a year but I'm very happy, particularly with the range.  It's badass.

     

  4. If you enjoyed watching John Shuster and his team during the olympics, check out the World Championships, starting tomorrow.  All USA games will be televised on the NBC Olympic Channel.  You'll see all the familiar teams from the Olympics including the US Team (With the exception of Tyler George, who stepped away, allowing his buddy Chris Plys to step in).

    https://www.nbcsports.com/live/curling

    I'm not an expert, but I do play, so feel free to ask away if you have any questions.

     

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