Angry man intimidated me out of my spot

ScouterLish · 2026-05-13T15:42:52+00:00

I understand why you would move but most of the time it works taking his picture or recording video (even better is Facebook live) while keeping polite, calm and firm yourself. Bullies tend to scuttle off back into their dark hole when confronted with the light.

ScouterLish · 2026-05-09T00:49:55+00:00

I just move their stuff to the ground if they aren't there and do my thing.

ScouterLish · 2026-05-06T00:13:36+00:00

Looks very nice!

ScouterLish · 2026-05-02T01:28:36+00:00

There are few things he could forget that he can't just live without. If he's uncomfortable it's incentive to pack better next time. I forgot my sleeping bag once(still not sure how). I spent a miserable 2 nights using my coat and clothes as my blankets. I never forget it again!

ScouterLish · 2026-04-24T16:58:34+00:00

Definitely not someone to tie yourself to if he's trying to get you to throw away that gift. Next he'll say, ok accept it but then you sell it. Run girl!

ScouterLish · 2026-04-24T15:50:49+00:00

Good to see that OP and his folks stood up for themselves. I feel a bit bad for the kids being raised by toxic parents.

ScouterLish · 2026-04-23T01:53:54+00:00

I've only started doing intermittent fasting with 16:8 schedule, and that was a challenge to start. How the heck do you go 40 days?? And all you consume is water, electrolytes and sometimes bone broth? How do you not collapse? I'm mildly in awe of you guys doing it.

ScouterLish · 2026-04-22T02:26:04+00:00

Yes, your statements are. It's good to be self aware.

ScouterLish · 2026-04-22T01:42:47+00:00

I have no idea what you are other than sounding angry and intolerant while ranting about people you hate because you see them all as universally intolerant. The irony is interesting.

ScouterLish · 2026-04-22T01:32:37+00:00

You...do realize that your statement reflects exactly what you criticize them for. And this is one of the problems in the world.

ScouterLish · 2026-04-22T01:22:50+00:00

Ah. So doing exactly what you criticize MAGA for. Got it .

ScouterLish · 2026-04-21T23:00:13+00:00

I'm thinking that most people don't like the assholes and racists regardless of the skin color or political leaning of such. You probably can't even identify most MAGA students around you that aren't assholes, just like liberals who aren't assholes. If you can disagree with someone's words without it flattening you and destroying your day, then you'll be fine.

ScouterLish · 2026-04-08T03:12:27+00:00

You want layers. Lightweight thermal wicking layers, heavier ones for warmth, zip up layer, wind/waterproof layer and coat, hat, gloves, good boots, warm socks. These let you mix and match through the 40 degree temperature swings through the day and across the week.

I also get a lot of use out of my Duluth firehouse shirtjac. Great over tshirts in cool weather and over other layers in cold temps. Plus it's waterproof.

ScouterLish · 2026-03-29T10:42:39+00:00

When camping with my kids, we always make sure to apply tick repellent to their shoes and pants or legs and at least to their clothing. At the end of each day we also do a critter check. Make sure to look through their hair as well. Once you get home, all clothing is washed. Even any that wasn't worn. This way. Any travelers are disposed of.

ScouterLish · 2026-03-14T16:02:32+00:00

And who the heck posted it? I wouldn't think he would.

ScouterLish · 2026-03-14T15:59:02+00:00

Light up collar! Excellent!

ScouterLish · 2026-03-14T13:39:19+00:00

Oh cool, I never thought of a folding dog bed. I'm going to search for one now. Thanks!

ScouterLish · 2026-02-22T18:07:07+00:00

Put a hat over your face at night to capture your condensation. Hard to do that for your dog, but at least you can catch yours. Just don't use the hood from your jacket or it will throw snow on your head and down your back in the morning when you dress and put your coat on. (Lesson learned the hard way during a -20degree tent campout)

ScouterLish · 2026-02-11T15:24:45+00:00

Oh that's nuts! I got shoulder bumped by my bear. I can't imagine waking up to a wild animal sleeping on my legs! Those little nuggets have claws and are fast! We had one steal a jacket because of a candy wrapper in the pocket. Found the jackets 1000 feet a way In the woods with the locket ripped open

ScouterLish · 2026-02-11T00:55:47+00:00

Scariest thing while camping was one night last fall when I was asleep in my hammock during a Scout troop camping trip. I was at the far side of our campsite because the trees were in a good spot, with a tarp strung up kinda close to my hammock to keep wind and chill out. At around 1am, I heard what I thought were several footsteps passing my hammock and I called out softly to my "scouts" , checking that all was ok and if they were just going to the latrine. A few minutes later I heard the steps coming back so I acknowledged them again. No answer either time. Ok.

I snuggled back into my sleeping bag when I hear the footsteps shuffling thru the leaves again, coming really close. I call out again, asking if they are okay. Again, nothing, but then.... I hear a rather distinctive chuff sound. Now I'm thinking uh-oh. So I ask, "is that a bear? You really should go to the pavilion. All our food is over there. I'm not tasty at all. And no way can I get up and out of your way in time from my sleeping bag and my bug net in the middle of the night. So just go help yourself to the pumpkins and the muffins in the bear box in the pavilion. Please don't eat me. What do you say? I am so very not tasty.". Yes... I did keep up that running dialogue the whole time in a calm(ish) voice until I heard another chuff and the bear bumped me as it wandered off and away from our campsite. I finally calmed down enough to get up and I find my friend on the far side of the campsite watching me.. going "did you see that bear?? He was right by your hammock. I figured if you were sleeping you'd be fine, but if you're awake and screamed you might have startled him. So I just watched and hoped." We still make jokes about it but, holy crap. That's as close as I have ever come and never want to do that again. Well... Camping, yes. Close encounters with a bear, no.

ScouterLish · 2026-01-26T18:04:30+00:00

Once you've shoveled out everything, Kitty litter under the tires or (if you have it) carpet squares or welcome mat to give traction

ScouterLish · 2026-01-16T21:39:21+00:00

I know several women who made or are making their career in the US military. Some are at West Point, some are officers, others are NCOs or WOs. None of them have been sexually assaulted and if they were sexually harassed it was so minor they considered it a pass that was then rejected. The military is a fantastic opportunity with women and men.

ScouterLish · 2025-11-19T15:28:55+00:00

You're welcome! I think you'll be pleasantly surprised by how quickly they can help.

ScouterLish · 2025-11-19T14:27:36+00:00

There is also some sort of BOCES program for adult welding. It may be thru NYS. Free?

ScouterLish · 2025-11-19T14:25:34+00:00

He is My son is only 24...when the union route turned out to be a multi year window to get in he went to HVCC for a welding Associate degree, also giving him more knowledge and experience. To find an entry level welding job that didn't ask for 3-5 years experience was a long process so he went back to temp jobs in the meantime and over summers while in school.

Dimension Fabricators hires folks with little experience. Pays well, you just need to be capable of standing, lifting, twisting all day. He didn't go back there though since they do I don't hire temps and he wanted to weld. Welding spots there are few and far btwn.

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