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| bio | website | jbazuzi.blogspot.com |
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| location | Port Townsend, WA | |
| age | 38 | |
| visits | member for | 1 year, 4 months |
| seen | Feb 4 at 3:00 | |
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Former member of C# team at Microsoft. Now a stay-at-home dad and DIY homesteader.
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Jun 12 |
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How can I start a fire by rubbing two sticks together? If you need it demonstrated, see youtube.com/results?search_query=friction%20fire |
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Mar 11 |
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Magnetic deviation at either pole Magnetic deviation is not a problem of accuracy. Pick one. |
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Feb 14 |
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How can I tell what time it is without a watch? In your scenario, do you have a compass? |
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Feb 13 |
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What makes a good head lamp? What are you going to use it for? Night hiking, Night biking (on or off road?), setting up camp at night, etc.? |
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Feb 10 |
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What are the vitamin considerations for extended backpacking That's a pretty difficult question to get a good answer for, considering that experts can't agree what constitutes good nutrition when you're not backpacking. |
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Feb 5 |
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How could I treat scrapes outdoors without a first aid kit? @LBell: You may be right, and I can't authoritatively argue with you. If you need medical science to tell you what remedies to use, then go look at their results. If you are interested in these and other folk or wild remedies, I recommend doing further research, especially studying with local alternative healers, herbalists, and nature nuts. |
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Feb 4 |
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How to get started skiing? Inline skating is very similar to ice skating - traveling in a straight line is easy; sliding sideways is hard. Sills from one transfer well to the other. However, it's easy for skis to slide sideways, and it's an important part of the sport. Inline skating doesn't teach you to ski. (But the leg strength and balance are skill helpful.) |
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Feb 4 |
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What are some alternative ways of fishing - i.e. catching fish? Tom Elpel says it's really easy when you get good at it - easier than a hook & line. |
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Feb 3 |
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Does Fjällräven produce serious outdoors gear, or is it just trendy? This is subjective and not a good fit for Stack Exchange. |
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Feb 3 |
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What are the vitamin considerations for extended backpacking Where in the world are we talking? |
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Feb 3 |
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What are some ways/devices that I can use to charge my batteries in the wilderness? How long do you plan to be out? LED flashlights are so efficient that a single AAA can go a long time. |
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Feb 3 |
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First time camping, need advice Where? Time of year? |
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Feb 3 |
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Can you eat pine needles in an emergency? My point is that wherever you are going, you could learn about a few easy, tasty, nutritious plants beforehand. |
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Feb 2 |
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Can you eat pine needles in an emergency? There are so many edible plants that you can surely find something good to eat in the woods. |
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Feb 1 |
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How to avoid exploding rocks Watch out for river rock - rocks with very smooth, rounded surfaces. They are likely to have ancient water trapped inside. |
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Feb 1 |
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How can I make/improvise a rope on a trip? It helps to know where in the world you are, as species vary. |
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Feb 1 |
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What are some natural glues found in nature? This question would be better if you said what you were gluing. |
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Jan 31 |
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Backpacking or hiking in areas open to hunting Would you add an orange cap to that? It's up high, which is good for visibility. |
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Jan 31 |
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What are some toilet paper alternatives you could use in the woods? It helps to know where in the world you are. |
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Jan 29 |
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Is it warmer to sleep naked in a sleeping bag? It's only warmer if you're not alone... |
