While I can't site statistics, one time I did jury duty the judge told us that there's a high percentage of mistakes with DNA. I don't know if that's still true.
Quote from IMScotty: “Quote from hikerboy: “She looked back at me and said "You're different."
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Ha, ha. She got that right
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When people tell me I'm different they don't usually mean it in a nice way !
Our power went out this evening. The utility company's web site days it's a small local outage that should be fixed by midnight. But my wife asks "How will I boil water to make tea tonight?" I ask "Seriously? You don't recall I have spent the last 10…
I read once that the ATC had around 100 employees. I wondered since then what they all do, so I spent a couple minutes asking Google. So don't consider any of this verified facts. Heres what I came up..
First, the ATC says (in an undated web page on…
In 2012, I moved into a new apartment a month before Hurricane Sandy hit. As the storm approached, my landlady told me our street had been badly flooded during Hurricane Irene the year before, and that I should find a place where my car would be safe to…
I read once that the ATC had around 100 employees. I wondered since then what they all do, so I spent a couple minutes asking Google. So don't consider any of this verified facts. Heres what I came up..
First, the ATC says (in an undated web page on…
We're in a hostel in Luray Virginia for shower, laundry and resupply. It's amazing how slow we're going. I try to justify it to myself by thinking that I've never been this old before. We both had birthdays while in Front Royal. Somebody please let…
⛰️ AT Question Of The Day – June 23, 2024 ⛺
My answer today was – CORRECT
Total questions answered – 838
Total answers correct – 771
Percentage answers correct – 92%
Longest correct streak – 61
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Our power went out this evening. The utility company's web site days it's a small local outage that should be fixed by midnight. But my wife asks "How will I boil water to make tea tonight?" I ask "Seriously? You don't recall I have spent the last 10 years making homemade alcohol stoves?"
Next it will be the 0.1 Micron filter for the water boil advisory.
It took 28 years, but the FBI now has a suspect in the murder of the female couple who were brutally killed in the Shenandoahs. Unfortunately this monster died in prison before he could be held accountable.
Six Moon Designs Deschutes Plus Weight - 16 ounces Weight w/Pegs - 18.125 ounces Material - 30D Silnylon Features - A no-frills tarp with a no-see-um skirt perimeter. Uses a single trekking pole set anywhere between 40" (100cm) to hug the ground or 49" (125cm) to provide great ventilation. Pros - Weight, Ventilation Cons - The setup is slightly confusing. There are 6 points to attach with pegs. Two of those point must be pegged first and are very difficult specify in dark and/or windy…
On February 27th, 28th and 29th I did a two night out and back trip from Wolf Pit Road trail-head to Table Rock mountain and back. In typical cafe fashion I planned this trip while driving 80 mph east on I-40 heading back from the Smokies. I stopped at a McDonald's to borrow some free Wifi to get a picture of a the trails and away I went. Going up Wolf Pit road in my 2002 Honda Accord was risky with the amount of ice and snow on the road. The final hill going down to the…
On February 25th and 26th I did a nice loop in the Smokies from Big Creek Ranger Station parking lot to Deep Gap along the AT south of Mt. Cammerer fire tower. There was about 6 to 8 inches of snow while going up. I stealth camped due to the amount of snow coming in and the next day went down the Big Creek trail. Overnight there was another 6 to 8 inches of snow and freezing fog.
Nestle Nido and Breakfast Essential Based Milkshakes
Nestle Nido is a full fat powdered milk which when combined with water makes a high calorie milk. I add Nestle Carnation Breakfast Essentials to add flavor and additional calories.
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When people tell me I'm different they don't usually mean it in a nice way ! 
