Camping - Page 24

Gravdigr · 09-06-2018, 05:19 AM

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Travel to foreign countries. Meet new people. And kill them.

What's that from? Full Metal Jacket, maybe?

lumberjim · 09-06-2018, 05:56 PM

I think he's saying that camping is a means more than an end. Over planning and overpacking and over expecting....

you're going about it like the goal is to do normal things outside. Which is all fine if you're practicing for something, but the idea of camping is so you can go do something for a few days where it would not work if you had to go home to sleep each night. at least it is t me....
but maybe you are enamored with the adventure of the logistics. It sure looks like you're having fun obsessing about each detail. you do you, and don't worry about what we think of WHY.

bbro · 09-07-2018, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by lumberjim

I think he's saying that camping is a means more than an end. Over planning and overpacking and over expecting....

you're going about it like the goal is to do normal things outside. Which is all fine if you're practicing for something, but the idea of camping is so you can go do something for a few days where it would not work if you had to go home to sleep each night. at least it is t me....
but maybe you are enamored with the adventure of the logistics. It sure looks like you're having fun obsessing about each detail. you do you, and don't worry about what we think of WHY.

I see. I mean, I am enjoying it for the most part. I like learning something new every time. It sucks that I keep going home, but I just couldn't deal with the bugs. I would love to figure out exactly where I can and can't camp.

I like trying to cook real food (if/when I can actually build a fire). I am slowly letting some things go - like the grill. It's just too much of a pain in the ass. I like (mostly) trying things out before I'm so far that I can't actually go home. It makes me feel like when this year is out, I can do the camping thing without thinking too much about it and just go. It also gives me an idea of the comfort level of possibly backpacking (don't think I can do that until I can get used to hammock sleeping).

I'm even taking notes!!

And the idea of getting to all the parks? I am on a mission there! I WILL get all the stamps by the end of the year!!

xoxoxoBruce · 09-07-2018, 09:29 PM

The best way to beat the bugs is camp somewhere windy, like a mountain top or shore. But both of them bring up different shit like lightning and alligators.

I agree, camping alone the prospect of building a fire and cooking a multi course meal is far from tempting. If there's a group cooking can be a shared thing, a fun thing.

But alone, cookies and corn chips would go well with a good book.

edit: I've got it, you need a Faraday cage, I giant bug zapper you can sit in.

lumberjim · 09-06-2018, 06:05 PM

also, that video up there^

the pciture is SO clear on my monitor. it's like i could reach in and poke the guy in the head. high def stuff

captainhook455 · 09-06-2018, 06:16 PM

I started to say what time is it, but I see its not 9pm yet. ^^^.

My wife gets a tube of Procto-Med HC 2.5% for her hemorrhoids. What pray tell does this have to do with camping? Its great for ant and bug bites. It quits hurting almost immediately. A tube lasts a long time, but after trying you will want to run the prescription even if you don't need any. Now if you don't mind telling your doctor that you have a hemorrhoid on your ass you can get a script. It is doubtful the doc will look at your asshole.

Undertoad · 09-06-2018, 06:21 PM

The technical reason why is: it's shot at 60 frames per second. We are used to 24 frames per second (that's film), 30 frames per second digital video... 60 fps is here now

and wait til you see the 60 fps porn omg it's practically dangerous

lumberjim · 09-06-2018, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Undertoad

The technical reason why is: it's shot at 60 frames per second. We are used to 24 frames per second (that's film), 30 frames per second digital video... 60 fps is here now

and wait til you see the 60 fps porn omg it's practically dangerous

so, of course I immediately googled 60 fps porn.

it seems to be shot to watch on the VR headgear.... all dual image like for the old stereogram viewers.... shot in first person. that must be crazy. how much are those rigs?

Undertoad · 09-06-2018, 07:42 PM

oh i'm not involved in production

xoxoxoBruce · 09-07-2018, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Undertoad

oh i'm not involved in production

Why not? There's a fortune to be made by a stud like yourself.

Or get a couple robots and critique porn films on the screen for your own cable show.

BigV · 09-06-2018, 08:28 PM

talent snobbery...

bbro · 09-10-2018, 09:36 AM

I would gladly lounge in a Faraday cage provided the NC noseeums can't get through.

I think I'm still going to try to camp at Lake Waccamaw in a couple weeks (depending on what the status of the park is after the hurricane). It'll suck to have to abandon camp again because of bugs, but if it works out, then I will be a happy camper. It's worth the risk, I think.

captainhook455 · 09-10-2018, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bbro

I would gladly lounge in a Faraday cage provided the NC noseeums can't get through.

I think I'm still going to try to camp at Lake Waccamaw in a couple weeks (depending on what the status of the park is after the hurricane). It'll suck to have to abandon camp again because of bugs, but if it works out, then I will be a happy camper. It's worth the risk, I think.

First you spray the screens before bedtime and inside too. Get the liquid with the finger pump bottle as there are more oz and less aerosol.

Second I live 30 minutes from the lake. I will buy you lunch. Dales Seafood is right there at the lake. They suck. There is a decent small Chinese restaurant by Hills when you roll into town(ha). When they serve your food you have to wait for it to cool to eat. The other decent place is in Whiteville.

xoxoxoBruce · 09-11-2018, 12:06 AM

Rynoskin wants $15 to ship one shirt... ouch.

sexobon · 09-10-2018, 04:43 PM

There are lightweight protective base layers out there that work against many, though not all, insects. They're made of nylon which dries relatively quickly if it gets wet. The main drawback is that they're expensive. You might want to peruse them. Here's one brand:

Rynoskin

They can be bought for less than what the manufacturer sells them direct (if you can find the size and color you want):

Walmart

Just some nice to know information.

09-06-2018, 05:56 PM	#2
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	I think he's saying that camping is a means more than an end. Over planning and overpacking and over expecting.... you're going about it like the goal is to do normal things outside. Which is all fine if you're practicing for something, but the idea of camping is so you can go do something for a few days where it would not work if you had to go home to sleep each night. at least it is t me.... but maybe you are enamored with the adventure of the logistics. It sure looks like you're having fun obsessing about each detail. you do you, and don't worry about what we think of WHY. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

09-07-2018, 09:29 PM	#4
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	The best way to beat the bugs is camp somewhere windy, like a mountain top or shore. But both of them bring up different shit like lightning and alligators. I agree, camping alone the prospect of building a fire and cooking a multi course meal is far from tempting. If there's a group cooking can be a shared thing, a fun thing. But alone, cookies and corn chips would go well with a good book. edit: I've got it, you need a Faraday cage, I giant bug zapper you can sit in. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

09-06-2018, 06:05 PM	#5
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	also, that video up there^ the pciture is SO clear on my monitor. it's like i could reach in and poke the guy in the head. high def stuff __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

09-06-2018, 08:28 PM	#11
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	talent snobbery... __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

09-10-2018, 09:36 AM	#12
bbro Insert witty comment here Join Date: May 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,182	I would gladly lounge in a Faraday cage provided the NC noseeums can't get through. I think I'm still going to try to camp at Lake Waccamaw in a couple weeks (depending on what the status of the park is after the hurricane). It'll suck to have to abandon camp again because of bugs, but if it works out, then I will be a happy camper. It's worth the risk, I think. __________________ Camping

09-06-2018, 06:16 PM	#6
captainhook455 Rapscallion Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 1,357	I started to say what time is it, but I see its not 9pm yet. ^^^. My wife gets a tube of Procto-Med HC 2.5% for her hemorrhoids. What pray tell does this have to do with camping? Its great for ant and bug bites. It quits hurting almost immediately. A tube lasts a long time, but after trying you will want to run the prescription even if you don't need any. Now if you don't mind telling your doctor that you have a hemorrhoid on your ass you can get a script. It is doubtful the doc will look at your asshole.

09-06-2018, 06:21 PM	#7
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	The technical reason why is: it's shot at 60 frames per second. We are used to 24 frames per second (that's film), 30 frames per second digital video... 60 fps is here now and wait til you see the 60 fps porn omg it's practically dangerous

09-06-2018, 07:42 PM	#9
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	oh i'm not involved in production

09-11-2018, 12:06 AM	#14
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Rynoskin wants $15 to ship one shirt... ouch. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

09-10-2018, 04:43 PM	#15
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	There are lightweight protective base layers out there that work against many, though not all, insects. They're made of nylon which dries relatively quickly if it gets wet. The main drawback is that they're expensive. You might want to peruse them. Here's one brand: Rynoskin They can be bought for less than what the manufacturer sells them direct (if you can find the size and color you want): Walmart Just some nice to know information.

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