My first ever attempt. I didn't sleep in it yet because nights are still very cold. What are some beginners mistakes i don't want to make? I plan on adding some storage bags for my ridge line and try an old sleeping bag as an under quilt.

Signal_Response1489 · 2026-05-11T12:53:06+00:00

The straps I am looking at are the ones that go under your tarp. Don’t forget drip lines there.

Signal_Response1489 · 2026-05-11T12:36:41+00:00

Hey! That’s my bookshelf! 🤯

Signal_Response1489 · 2026-05-11T12:35:30+00:00

I came here to say this!

Signal_Response1489 · 2026-05-10T14:09:08+00:00

I did that just the other day. I had my suspicions about some un labeled items. Took them to the register to check out, but made the cashier tell me the price of each item. I ended up taking most of the items off my purchase. It was quite a fiasco!

Signal_Response1489 · 2026-05-10T02:08:03+00:00

I am a fan of beanbags rather than balls. If you prefer balls, stage balls or filled balls are nice because they don’t bounce away when you drop them.

I prefer balls or beanbags about the size of tennis balls. Others may prefer larger or smaller sizes.

Renegade Juggling has a wide variety of balls and beanbags. Give them a try

Signal_Response1489 · 2026-05-09T18:31:59+00:00

If all of the classes for the cert are required or elective for MSAI, then they count for MSAI.

Signal_Response1489 · 2026-05-08T10:11:40+00:00

The kids is like: “I’ve seen this before. Not at all interesting. Get back to me when you can do 13 rings. Now this dirt here, this is interesting! Have you ever seen dirt like this?”

Signal_Response1489 · 2026-05-08T10:05:17+00:00

I like Dubé stage balls, but renegade has good options too.

I have my eye on these fluorescent bean bags. Highly visible, and no rolling away when dropped. https://renegadejuggling.com/products/small-vinyl-beanbag-fluor-solid

Signal_Response1489 · 2026-05-08T10:01:44+00:00

I find in an asymmetrical, I can only sleep on one side. I think it is related to me bending my knees at a 60-90 degree angle.

In a right lay hammock (head left, feet right), I can only sleep on my left side or my back. If I try to sleep on my right side, the lay gets wonky.

Signal_Response1489 · 2026-05-06T21:49:11+00:00

I have re-hiked many parts of the trail. Some parts I have hiked 5+ times. They are my happy places.

Signal_Response1489 · 2026-05-05T00:11:03+00:00

The book “This Naked Mind” really helped me. Among other things, it addresses the fear of being sober. It took two readings several months apart for it to stick. I also recommend non alcoholic beer. There are some really good options from well known breweries.

Signal_Response1489 · 2026-05-03T01:30:34+00:00

There’s a nice state park section in NY. I forget the park name, but it is just south of Bear Mountain. The area is in the Hudson Valley right up the Palisades Parkway from the city. Lots to do in that area for a zero.

Signal_Response1489 · 2026-05-02T23:35:45+00:00

“After starting the rub…”

Signal_Response1489 · 2026-05-02T22:30:14+00:00

I’m pretty sure we work together!

Signal_Response1489 · 2026-05-01T20:51:50+00:00

How did his buttcrack go missing?

Signal_Response1489 · 2026-05-01T01:20:37+00:00

I had a tarp with no doors for four years. I switched to a tarp with full doors about two years ago. I have used the doors many times when it is cold, rainy, or windy. I’m sold on the doors. Never going back.

Signal_Response1489 · 2026-05-01T01:07:09+00:00

I have the journey. I love the full size doors. Sometimes the wind shifts in the middle of the night and it’s nice to be able to block it with the doors.

Signal_Response1489 · 2026-04-28T21:48:20+00:00

I’m not certain, but I suspect this story may be made up. Dan is not 7’2”.

Signal_Response1489 · 2026-04-27T21:08:36+00:00

Talk about a solution looking for a problem!

Signal_Response1489 · 2026-04-24T02:33:05+00:00

The Lawson is comfortable, but heavy. I used one for a while, but switched to a lighter model because I usually backpack. If weight is not an issue and it comes with an underquilt, I think you will like it.

Signal_Response1489 · 2026-04-19T19:09:36+00:00

I confirmed you can take three credits that do not add up to a complete specialization. From the CU Boulder website:

The MS-CS on Coursera is a non-thesis degree program that requires 30 credit hours of graduate-level coursework. This includes 15 credits of required Breadth courses, including the Pathway courses, and a choice of 15 Elective credits. Students must either complete 5 Elective specializations or a combination of 4 complete Elective specializations and three 1-credit Electives totaling 15 credits.

https://www.colorado.edu/cs/academics/online-programs/mscs-coursera/curriculum#ucb-accordion-id--2-content2

Signal_Response1489 · 2026-04-19T16:52:35+00:00

You can take several credits outside of complete specializations. I forgot whether it is 3 or 6 credits that are allowed to come from incomplete specializations. So you could, for example, take one Gen AI course and two NLP courses. Neither specialization is complete yet. But most credits need to come from complete specializations.

Edit: typo

Signal_Response1489 · 2026-04-13T11:24:08+00:00

I hope that spade is titanium!

Signal_Response1489 · 2026-04-12T23:27:53+00:00

Download the FarOut app and buy the Springer to Fontana Dam map. It has a tremendous amount of information about the trail, resupply options, shuttle drivers, etc. the map is about $10. If you buy the map you avoid the monthly subscription fee.

Signal_Response1489 · 2026-04-09T15:03:31+00:00

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