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Since you bring it up, actually, being Libertarian implies reason and objectivity, the opposite of bias... TomK

Apparantly, I have no hope... TomK

So that means a big reduction in membership fees is coming, since costs are reduced... Right? TomK

Despite the speed enforcement, I wonder if there will be fewer collisions, but the ones that occur are more damaging. :( TomK

Congratulations Tim! That's awesome! TomK

And on the other hand... On the other hand, one of the Land Trusts local to my area has been sending out an e-mail to thier mailing list roughly once a week, each highlighting one of thier trails, with a link to the PDF map for the trail. And a link for "in case you'd like to donate". TomK

No flame here. The statute of limitations has probably passed, so I will say that in the '80s and late '70s, there *may* have been a time or two that I camped a *few* feet closer to the trail than I probably should have. Maybe everything *has* been done by someone. But have *you* done...

Is this trip necessary? I wasn't alive then, but my understanding is that during WWII, the phrase "Is this trip necessary" became common. Then, it was about conserving gasoline which was needed for the war effort. I wonder if now is an appropriate time to re-purpose the phrase. TomK

Teva In 1999 I was invited on a week long canoe trip in Canada, and it was suggested to me that if I didn't have them already, I should purchase a pair of Tevas to wear in the canoe. The itenerary included a few portages, including one that was non-trivial. I brought my hiking boots along for...

I wouldn't use the spring style cotter pin - too easy to get snagged on something and yanked off. I finally was able to find the split style of cotter pin I was thinking of. Bottom right before bending either side, center with one side bent over. Also, top left, I made my own split ring from...

Good point about a threaded bolt chewing up the pivot plate and/or bracket. The rest of your post made me think that it might not be the worst idea in the world for my first time doing this repair to not be in the woods with cold fingers, so I brought a shoe onto the kitchen table, fished my...

Those are just clevis pins, right? Why not carry a few split style cotter pins that will fit through the hole in the clevis pin? Or even a finish nail or brad that you can push through the clevis pin hole and bend both sides to keep it in place? Got to be easier in the field than fussing with...

I think I've had this happen to me a few times. I figure it can be pretty easy to inadvertantly bump the power button a couple times, and kick the unit into "slider full left - backlight off". If you haven't tossed it, I've got something you might try - can you connect it to your computer and...

Raymond, it might be helpful to tell us what make, model GPS you are having the problem with. On my Garman GPSmap 62S, there are two things that I can think of: 1) From the Main Menu, hit "Setup", then "Display", then "Backlight Timeout". Select one of the options as appropriate. 2) When the...

Got out my 1976 copy of the WMG. It lists 46 (and the list is in the front of the book, not the back). Galehead and Bondcliff are omitted, and Wildcat "E" is listed rather than Wildcat "D". The 1979 copy lists 47, adding Galehead, and still lists Wildcat "E". The penultimate paragraph of the...

Any update on this subject? Thinking about getting a decent set of rechargable batteries and a charger for them. Mostly for a Garmin GPSmap 62S - I use it about 6 hours a week. Been using 2500 mAh NiMh AA's charged using a Radio Shack charger that charges either 2 or 4 at a time, feeds each...

Bad mind reading Your mind reading of people you don't know is pretty poor today. Maybe it will be better another day. TomK

FWIW: I was able to see the whole article without obstruction. Guess I won't be visiting Palau. Do I now need to bring a lawyer with me to the trailhead? Ranger Rick, I believe you know Mr. Dewey of Dewey, Cheatham, and Howe? Will I be turned away if I refuse to sign? Looks like some places...

Being convenient for the cog could just be gravy. Shouldn't not do something worthwhile on it's own just because the doer gets a benefit from it as well... TomK

No need to register kayaks in CT No need to register a kayak in CT. You do need to carry a whistle though. And a light, if paddling at night - a headlamp will work. And a PFD. I believe there are dates before and after which you must wear rather than carry a PFD, but I always wear mine. Even...