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I'm upset I'm on the phone right now with my cousin so I can't watch it. I'm ready for next break tho. I need a good laugh and you guys have convinced me that this will do the trick.
The guy two rows behind me is clipping his fingernails on the bus. Seriously, dude? Eww.
So move back to civilization.
This is rich coming from a San Franciscan! I've heard myriad tales of the freaks, spacezoids, misfits and miscreants that populate that modern-day Gomorrah you call home your fair city.
Actually, I'm always hearing that Sydney and San Fran have a ton in common - including from my dad, who lived up your way for six months circa '73. I've heard Sydneysiders describe San Fran as a mixture of Newtown & Darlinghurst, and I've heard San Franciscans describe Sydney as Sausalito plus a bunch of other bohemian neighbourhoods I can't remember (and I really only remembered Sausalito because of the cookie...)
I'm 100% sober but yet almost in tears from laughing so hard at this.
My daughter asked the other day, "How would Cash (our cat) dress if he were a human?" After a moment's thought, I told her he'd wear a top hat, tails and a monocle like Mr. Peanut. Now, I know what he would sound like too
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This is rich coming from a San Franciscan! I've heard myriad tales of the freaks, spacezoids, misfits and miscreants that populate that modern-day Gomorrah you call home your fair city.
Yes. We have all those things. But we don't have people clipping their nails on the bus. You gotta draw the line somewhere.
Wasn't really sure where to post my pics/thoughts of my recent trip to Big Bend, so good 'ole Random Thoughts 7 is as good a place as any!
I went ahead and spoilered all the pics, so I could leave them large for the detail without annoying those just trying to load the page!
My co-worker and myself got put on standby unexpectedly last week. We had been discussing going to Big Bend next time we were on standby, so we decided to just hit the road and go! We drove to my place, grabbed a tent and other supplies, and then we were on our way.
We ended up pulling up to Big Bend National Park right as the sun was coming up. When we arrived, the sign said the campground was full. Thankfully, there were people leaving that morning, so we just hung out til someone left and we got their campsite. We ended up camping in the Chisos Basin, and had an amazing spot. I brought my ENO hammock, and had a great spot for it too.
I've always loved star gazing when out camping, but nothing I've seen before compared to the stars at Big Bend. Since there's virtually zero light pollution for 100+ miles, the stars are more vibrant then I've ever seen. And the sky was absolutely full of them, you could see so many of the dimmer stars that are normally drowned out. Absolutely awe inspiring.
Pics showing the panorama from our campsite, and the view looking out from the tent and hammock:
We also met a good friend of ours on the first night, Lucy. She tapped each of us on the forehead three times, and really opened our eyes to the majesty before us. Things got a little weird that night, but it was a blast!
The first two nights were very cold, lows just hitting the freezing mark. Thankfully we brought along a lot of clothes, so we just bundled up and made the best of it. I ended up sleeping outside in the hammock for two of the nights we were there, should have made it all 4!
We did several hikes over the next few days, the longest being the hike to the top of Emory Peak (the highest mountain in the Chisos, 7832'). It was a 10.6 mi roundtrip hike, with a vertical climb of 2500'. The view from the top was absolutely incredible.
There used to be an old bath house that someone built on the Rio Grande. It's defunct now, but you're still able to go sit in the hot springs. Really cool, it's literally right on the Rio Grande. The temp was about 100°, so it felt quite nice after those cold nights! And yes, that's Mexico on the other side of the river.
Long story short, Big Bend is absolutely amazing. So glad I got a chance to check it out. It's in the middle of nowhere, but it's absolutely worth the trip if you get a chance to go. Definitely didn't know Texas had landscapes like this. Seeing it, just made me realize even more how much I want to move to Colorado to be near the mountains.
Wasn't really sure where to post my pics/thoughts of my recent trip to Big Bend, so good 'ole Random Thoughts 7 is as good a place as any!
I went ahead and spoilered all the pics, so I could leave them large for the detail without annoying those just trying to load the page!
My co-worker and myself got put on standby unexpectedly last week. We had been discussing going to Big Bend next time we were on standby, so we decided to just hit the road and go! We drove to my place, grabbed a tent and other supplies, and then we were on our way.
We ended up pulling up to Big Bend National Park right as the sun was coming up. When we arrived, the sign said the campground was full. Thankfully, there were people leaving that morning, so we just hung out til someone left and we got their campsite. We ended up camping in the Chisos Basin, and had an amazing spot. I brought my ENO hammock, and had a great spot for it too.
I've always loved star gazing when out camping, but nothing I've seen before compared to the stars at Big Bend. Since there's virtually zero light pollution for 100+ miles, the stars are more vibrant then I've ever seen. And the sky was absolutely full of them, you could see so many of the dimmer stars that are normally drowned out. Absolutely awe inspiring.
Pics showing the panorama from our campsite, and the view looking out from the tent and hammock:
We also met a good friend of ours on the first night, Lucy. She tapped each of us on the forehead three times, and really opened our eyes to the majesty before us. Things got a little weird that night, but it was a blast!
The first two nights were very cold, lows just hitting the freezing mark. Thankfully we brought along a lot of clothes, so we just bundled up and made the best of it. I ended up sleeping outside in the hammock for two of the nights we were there, should have made it all 4!
We did several hikes over the next few days, the longest being the hike to the top of Emory Peak (the highest mountain in the Chisos, 7832'). It was a 10.6 mi roundtrip hike, with a vertical climb of 2500'. The view from the top was absolutely incredible.
There used to be an old bath house that someone built on the Rio Grande. It's defunct now, but you're still able to go sit in the hot springs. Really cool, it's literally right on the Rio Grande. The temp was about 100°, so it felt quite nice after those cold nights! And yes, that's Mexico on the other side of the river.
Long story short, Big Bend is absolutely amazing. So glad I got a chance to check it out. It's in the middle of nowhere, but it's absolutely worth the trip if you get a chance to go. Definitely didn't know Texas had landscapes like this. Seeing it, just made me realize even more how much I want to move to Colorado to be near the mountains.
that looks beautiful. I hate living in the desert, but I love the desert landscapes and mountains.
Post by Dave Maynar on Feb 22, 2015 19:48:49 GMT -5
Winter weather still has a hold on Knoxville. There is a bunch of slush on the roads in places which is supposed to all refreeze tonight. Numerous schools have already cancelled for what will be a week solid now. It's been wonderful to watch social media change from "Ooooo look at the pretty snow." to "Fuck everything." over the course of the last week.