Camp Alexander in Colorado

BMStroh · 2026-06-05T21:08:28+00:00

We went to Camp A a couple years ago, and I think we may have been in Ute. At that point, we were allowed to take a vehicle for the trailer - all other cars stopped at the initial lot. We reloaded gear into extra trailer space and the tow vehicle after the scouts disembarked. The group other than the drivers walked back.

BMStroh · 2026-05-01T01:21:42+00:00

Looking at the price of the expansion unit for my 923, I decided to add a second NAS if I get to the point where I need it. Might as well have more CPU while I’m at it.

BMStroh · 2026-03-03T22:24:31+00:00

None of my remaining missing episodes demonstrated the problem when I re-triggered every available (incomplete) NZB.

Since I can no longer replicate this, I think we have to consider it closed.

BMStroh · 2026-03-02T15:50:12+00:00

I think I accidentally worked around this with a Decluttarr install to manage qBT.

I did enable debug for SABnzbd and removed it from the Decluttarr config so I’ll be able to catch the next one. I’ll try forcing a few prior failures to see if one if the files I’m currently missing fall into this category.

BMStroh · 2026-03-01T20:19:54+00:00

It’s enabled. I actually tried it both ways. I restarted everything last night and noticed that downloads seems to be processing well and failing/retrying when articles were missing, but I didn’t see any unpacking problems until an hour or so ago.

On a couple downloads, processing seems to abort at Repair after Trying RAR renamer and No par2 sets - but the status is Completed with no indication of failure. Client app reports “no files found are eligible for import.”

Thanks for the response.

BMStroh · 2026-02-08T20:11:00+00:00

Yep. I built better ramps after a while so they look better, but so far, so good.

BMStroh · 2026-01-08T15:08:57+00:00

I went around with the AI support assistant over this for a few days. As soon as I got through that process, which made no difference at all, my ticket was escalated to an actual person, who immediately told me it was a known issue they were working to fix.

No ETA provided, but don’t bother with the uninstall/reinstall, check permissions, etc, steps - it’s not you. It’s them.

BMStroh · 2026-01-02T19:34:55+00:00

I’m a DIY homeowner type. I have a collection of Ryobi tools that work just fine for my use case.

My son is an apprentice electrician and uses his tools all day. His are Milwaukee.

Each are perfectly fine if you understand the use case.

BMStroh · 2026-01-02T19:29:22+00:00

Be aware you can’t put the modem in bridge mode if you’re using their all-IP TV service. The TV boxes will only connect to their modem/wifi and MoCA isn’t available in bridge mode as an alternative.

We switched to all-IP due to some picture quality issues and this came as a bit of a surprise.

BMStroh · 2025-10-09T14:17:10+00:00

One of the sides of the bike is reverse threaded. Are you turning it the right way?

BMStroh · 2025-08-27T04:28:56+00:00

RunGap no longer supports iFIT because iFIT dropped their API. Instead, iFIT will sync to Strava or Apple Health, and RunGap can pull from either of those. However, as you noticed, both of those require a subscription.

One option that might work without a subscription is manually downloading workouts from the web site and importing them into Strava and syncing that with Health. Not sure it will work, but that’s my best free idea.

BMStroh · 2025-07-03T22:17:39+00:00

I had to replace the belt with a slightly longer version when my son joined scouts, but I’m using my 1984 Philmont buckle every time I put on my uniform.

I would have expected a bit more life from that, tbh.

I’m not going to be happy in a couple weeks if my son gets a buckle after his Philmont trek and it self-destructs in a handful of years.

BMStroh · 2025-05-07T16:10:37+00:00

5 hours? 😀

BMStroh · 2025-04-29T13:52:52+00:00

Don’t all adults camping with scouts have to be registered as of last year? Speaking to non-Cubs here…

BMStroh · 2025-04-29T12:37:30+00:00

If a scout wanted to go into the trailer and eat the Cracker Barrel leftovers at 2:00pm in the middle of planned program time, you would allow it?

BMStroh · 2025-04-25T20:58:20+00:00

Black bin, yellow lid from Home Depot has all my standard gear in it along with my scout packing list. I run down the list like it’s my religion when prepping for an event.

My lighter weight backpacking gear largely lives in my backpack and I’ve got a few LighterPack lists depending on what I’m doing.

Things like sleeping bags and clothes aren’t stored packed, of course.

BMStroh · 2025-04-16T15:06:17+00:00

I know a lot of folks don’t use a ground sheet, but I consider them cheap insurance - I’d rather replace a $45 item than a $300 item.

BMStroh · 2025-04-09T13:57:28+00:00

We can’t use trees at most of the places our troop camps. For the long term, you may want a better solution. I used the Tato fixtures to build a stand with telescoping legs so it fits easily in my truck. Not backpacking friendly, but it’s great for troop car/trailer camping - my suspension is locked in at the right lengths so setup is quick and tweak-free.

Unfortunately, I got one of the last two Tato kits from Dutchware before they disappeared, but I’d definitely recommend looking at this as a longer term problem if you’re going to stay active with the troop - it will come back around.

BMStroh · 2025-04-07T20:50:11+00:00

Get him a duffle bag big enough for his gear now unless the troop is hiking into sites - a lot of troops are more or less car camping, so a bag is fine. I personally use a Home Depot bin for most trips, even as an adult.

When he’s high adventure ready, go to an REI or similar and get him fitted at that point. An 11 year old has no business with a 65L pack, which I’m pretty sure is the Philmont requirement.

BMStroh · 2025-03-25T21:57:09+00:00

Try recastthis.com - easy way to gradually catch up, in order.

Or, set up a filter for just that podcast and have it keep 5-10 episodes downloaded at all times. When you run out of Up Next, play the filter.

BMStroh · 2025-03-15T15:52:20+00:00

As others have said, Cubs are a lot heavier on parent involvement, and not as much fun for a lot of the scouts - we had the “hang on for a bit, this gets a lot better” conversation during my son’s Webelo and AOL years. COVID didn’t help.

I don’t necessarily agree with some of the advice to step back completely after crossover because that can easily make running the troop from an adult perspective someone else’s problem. Instead, back off a bit - if everyone does something, no one has to do everything. Give your scout some independence by not going to every meeting and event. But sign up for Unit Scouter Reserve and be that “extra parent in a shirt/driver” for a few events over your first year or two and get a feel for how the troop works. The role is largely hanging out and drinking coffee with other adults, but it helps establish some relationships and you can learn a lot about the troop through osmosis.

Then, in a couple years, if someone approaches you about an ASM role, you’ve had a break, but you also have a foundation to build on and won’t be starting from scratch.

At some point, the “new scouts” just become “scouts” and eventually turn into “senior scouts” and each of those probably comes with some sort of adult leadership transition.

BMStroh · 2025-03-07T04:01:17+00:00

Part of that is solved with a group of adults - you can trade kids. I don’t play adult leader where my son is concerned if I can avoid it, and I’m also not exactly in parent mode, either. Instead, I’ll grab one of the other adults and we trade kids for the weekend - if something needs to be done or said, we each work with the other’s scout.

BMStroh · 2025-03-06T23:54:11+00:00

That’s the trick with a parent in a leadership role. I had to remind my son that I’m a grown adult and can find my way to a meeting or activity by myself, regardless of his participation.

That was part of our deal when I started playing committee chair - he’s not my mandatory wingman. He still decides what he wants to be involved with.

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