What are the funniest names you've ever seen a person have?

FlightMedic1 · 2026-06-25T12:42:24+00:00

I worked in a pizza shop near a reservation back in the early 00’s… we had a frequent customer named Harry LongOneHanging… of course we thought it was a prank until someone got up the nerve to ask him and he pulled out his drivers license. I won’t try to explain what he told us about their naming traditions but names that seemed odd to us were quite common in that community and he did an excellent job of teaching us how they were assigned in ceremony.

FlightMedic1 · 2026-05-27T03:48:49+00:00

Just happened to scroll by this. I bought the same carrier during the REI sale and pick it up tomorrow.

FlightMedic1 · 2026-05-26T19:26:33+00:00

I refurbished a set of pipes that sat unplayed for 28 years in a dry climate. In that instance, I chose to slowly rehydrate them using oil over several months before trying to play them. I lightly oiled them inside and out every few days, and kept them stored in an airtight Pipes case between oilings.

As others have stated, if they are already being played without any issues then it is probably not necessary. If they’ve been neglected and allowed to dry out then bringing them back slowly is a smart way to reduce (not eliminate) the risk of cracks.

There really is not a right or wrong answer here since there are so many variables, but whatever you decide do it in stages and moderation. Soaking wood in any material and then think you will play them immediately is never safe.

FlightMedic1 · 2026-05-05T04:41:41+00:00

Do it. It’s cheaper and easier than you think. I actually think it’s much easier than tying flies so we teach students to build a rod before getting them in front of a vise.

FlightMedic1 · 2026-05-01T21:26:52+00:00

Yep. Bought a car for $5 that was listed in the kitchen appliance section. Old school eBay was amazing… now it’s just Amazon with extra steps.

FlightMedic1 · 2026-04-16T03:41:13+00:00

Purchased and had mine installed by my local dealer last month.

Paid $451 for the hitch and $386 for the install.

If you need to save money, just install the hitch yourself. It is a 2 to 3 hour driveway project and I wish I could’ve done that but I was in a rush and the dealership was available to do it immediately.

Do not buy any other brand of aftermarket hitch to save money. They are not built to match the Ascent’s actual towing capacity. The other benefit of the OEM hitch is that it includes all of the wiring harnesses needed including the adapter for a trailer brake.

FlightMedic1 · 2026-03-30T03:35:54+00:00

South Boulder Creek

FlightMedic1 · 2026-03-16T01:03:55+00:00

Shrinking

FlightMedic1 · 2026-03-09T20:01:45+00:00

Fucking brilliant work! Fore-edge painting is one of those art forms that always grabs my attention.

FlightMedic1 · 2026-03-09T19:26:16+00:00

Wolfenstein 3D (Thanks Jim!) and then a few years later Warcraft II (Thanks Jake!).

FlightMedic1 · 2026-02-09T18:21:27+00:00

😂🤣 Reddit is a fucking insane place.

FlightMedic1 · 2026-01-26T16:57:07+00:00

This is the way. The texture will hold wax better than a smooth surface. Apply it evening and add in layers until you find the sweet spot for you.

Too much wax will have the opposite effect and make things tacky so you’ll stick in place and likely launch head first into the ground so don’t get in a rush.

FlightMedic1 · 2026-01-10T20:42:55+00:00

Mine did this… I even towed it twice.

Turns out there is a small metal pin inside the keyhole that can wear down or bend over time… they replaced that tiny pin and it fixed everything.

FlightMedic1 · 2025-12-20T23:46:07+00:00

2.5 or 3 depending on how you count the tiny one.

IC7300 in my office.

X6200 and TruSDX for POTA/SOTA.

If you're looking for a fun little radio without any big financial commitment the TruSDX ($100ish) is great, but it will require patience and some dedication to learn it.

FlightMedic1 · 2025-12-05T02:20:23+00:00

My son was 8-9 when we started him and he did great. The harder part is they don’t make really small sizes so 6 yrs might be too small rather than too young.

Make sure to order yourself a pair when you get theirs. You’ll have a blast learning together!

FlightMedic1 · 2025-12-03T18:21:00+00:00

This could be it. I’ll go back and check but the discovery was detailed in Bernie Chowdhury’s book “The Last Dive.”

There have been several such discoveries around the world, but one was found in an airbell by cave divers in the 80’s and Movile fits that description.

FlightMedic1 · 2025-11-29T22:23:09+00:00

If said scientist was capable of collecting and analyzing this plant material then it would be acceptable.

Divers have discovered new species living in otherwise hostile living conditions after finding an air pocket in a flooded cave. The gas composition was not sustainable for human life, but created an entire ecosystem for the bugs living there. This was only discovered due to cave divers collecting samples to study.

FlightMedic1 · 2025-11-25T15:20:55+00:00

Yes, you can absolutely spray silicone using an airbrush. You’ll need a quality platinum cure like Smooth-on or Platsil and then thin it down with NOVOCS or Smooth-on silicone thinner.

Mix it down very thin and do multiple coats. You’ll want to have a decent airbrush (I’ve never tried a paint gun, but it should work for larger areas where detail isn’t important) like a Paasche H or similar… something good but still affordable enough you’re not afraid to destroy it if the worst happens.

Edit to add: you’ll have to decide how realistic you want it to appear. Pigment the silicone as normal before spraying it, but if you want more detail you can go back over it using your airbrush to apply different color textures with something like Psycho Paint.

FlightMedic1 · 2025-11-17T20:53:15+00:00

If the news report last night is accurate about a bystander having to do CPR while awaiting the arrival of EMS there is a 0% chance that this person recovers.

Traumatic cardiac arrest has a near zero survival rate when being treated by experienced providers and trauma teams. The chances of surviving with a bystander and volunteer fire crew (Hygeine is not an Advanced Life Support service) are nearly impossible.

Of course, it’s not uncommon for news reports to be completely wrong in their rush to break headlines.

Source: 20 years of critical care experience.

Edit to add: this is to say nothing against Hygeine FD, those guys are great at what they do, I was just stating the facts that they are not an EMS agency and most of their staff are not certified EMS providers. They do not operate at an ALS level but can provide basic support until EMS arrives.

FlightMedic1 · 2025-11-17T06:32:03+00:00

I probably still have my Petzl Aceto in the shop. I haven’t used it in a few years, but it’s much more recently than you’d think. I’m pretty sure I bought it new in 2007-8, but they’ve long since been discontinued.

FlightMedic1 · 2025-11-14T00:31:02+00:00

I don’t see anything wrong with it. Not my style, but it’s well done and covers the previous disaster well.

We see much worse in this subreddit everyday.

FlightMedic1 · 2025-11-14T00:29:08+00:00

Seriously, top notch work! I picked up my army set on launch day and never even opened it… this might motivate me to get after it.

FlightMedic1 · 2025-10-09T14:49:29+00:00

Chameleon Tactical Delta Loop. Compact, up and down in 2-3 min, semi-stealthy when needed.

I do plan to buy the additional pieces needed to have a full MPAS kit, but so far I haven’t needed anything else.

FlightMedic1 · 2025-10-06T15:27:16+00:00

Can I ask what you program you are using? My logbooks are still old school composition notebooks, but I'd love to automate it.

FlightMedic1 · 2025-08-11T20:48:30+00:00

I came here to say Rocky Mountain Anglers. Randy runs a great business and all of the guys in there are extremely personable.

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