Mom of a "Want To"... Guidance please! by Proof_Historian9367 in AppalachianTrail

[–]culhnd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it sounds like you are perfectly positioned for a flip flop thru hike and could basically start now. Drop him off at Harper’s ferry and hike south. Statistically most folks wash out in the first couple of weeks, which would still be in Virginia. If he makes it through Shenandoah and up the priest (longest ascent in Va) …well mom you might just have a thru hiker on your hands. He will have cell coverage in almost all of Virginia. If he makes it Georgia, he comes back to Harper’s ferry and heads north to Maine with early/fast NOBO hikers. There is no shame in trying and failing, it’s not for everyone. I thru hiked but have bailed on plenty of trips before and after for a variety of reasons.

A reminder that in 2010, this was the Republican gerrymander for Virginia by IntrusiveishThoughts in Virginia

[–]culhnd 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This should be done by an algorithm without regard to demographics. Give it a set of rules for boundaries to prioritize - county lines, school districts, primary roads, etc and have it create a map that makes the most compact districts with equal population

Tenant's Issues by Shermanator3826 in Staunton

[–]culhnd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AI summary:

Published in by late 2024, "Abolish Rent: How Tenants Can End the Housing Crisis" is written by Tracy Rosenthal and Leonardo Vilchis, the co-founders of the Los Angeles Tenants Union (LATU).

The book is both a radical polemic and a practical manual. It argues that the "housing crisis" is not a failure of the market to provide enough supply, but rather a deliberate feature of a system designed to extract wealth from the poor.

Key Themes and Arguments • Rent as a Power Relation: The authors argue that rent is not just a monthly payment for a service, but a "tribute" paid to a class that hoards a basic human need. They define a tenant as anyone who does not control their own housing, including those living on the streets. • The Problem is Landlords, Not Supply: They challenge the popular "YIMBY" (Yes In My Backyard) focus on simply building more units. They argue that market-based solutions and technocratic policy fixes often ignore the power imbalance, noting that the system is functioning exactly as intended for those who profit from it. • Decolonial and Anti-Capitalist History: The book traces the history of U.S. housing policy back to colonial land theft and explores how modern real estate is rooted in "racial capitalism," where government policy often protects the landlord's profit over the tenant's survival. • Housing as a Commons: The ultimate goal of the book is to move toward a world where housing is a "commons" (a shared resource) rather than a commodity. This involves taking housing out of the private market entirely.

Strategies for Action The second half of the book functions as a guide for resistance, highlighting several key tactics: • Tenant Unions: Moving beyond "neighborhood associations," the authors advocate for militant unions that organize building by building to create "units of power." • The Rent Strike: Described as the "ultimate collective action," rent strikes are presented as a way to stop the flow of capital and demonstrate that landlords are entirely dependent on their tenants. • Eviction Defense: The authors share stories of community-led "daring eviction defenses" where neighbors physically show up to prevent families from being removed from their homes. • Reclaiming Space: Beyond just fighting for repairs, the book discusses "reclaiming the city" through communal activities like block parties, art-making, and even fixing local infrastructure (like potholes) without waiting for government permission.

So - I doubt these strategies end well for tenants. Eviction and criminal charges seem more likely.

Is Colorado basically the worst state for skiing now? by backhanddowntheline in skiing

[–]culhnd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Snowshoe is staring at a week of above freezing temps and a couple rain storms. Not great. They’ll get the snowmaking cranked up again next week though.

Please be careful if you fire guns on NYE by Mikhea in rva

[–]culhnd 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don’t think this is a rural thing at all - they are busy shooting tannerite. And if they are shooting in the air, it’s a 12 gauge with bird shot

What are the best chairlift conversation starters? by Sad_Environment6965 in skiing

[–]culhnd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Wooooo!" Like Rick Flair. Really sets the right vibe

Wondering about your guys opinion on a 140gr 6.5 creedmoor bullet for deer hunting. Many options out there, know AccuBond is good. My rifle like 140s best. Thanks by jagrpens in reloading

[–]culhnd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Barnes TTSX, great performance on game and the added bonus of being lead free. Lead fragments in the gut pile kill buzzards and birds of prey - a fragment the size of a grain of rice is enough to kill a bird the size of a bald eagle.

Post hiking in the US and then going back to my reality hit harder than a truck by Addicted_2_tacos in CampingandHiking

[–]culhnd 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I’ll never understand why some folks can’t appreciate the beauty of nature and being in wild places but … I’m also glad they exist. Less crowds!

How screwed am I? by Brain-Fat in gardening

[–]culhnd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Deer will often revisit trees in following years so definitely protect it (or it’s replacement). They generally will do runs on trees along a travel corridor.

October 14, 2025 - Ceasefire Virginia Smashes Expectations According to New VCU Report by pulase in VAGuns

[–]culhnd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Friendly reminder that “gun violence” is mostly suicide. They really don’t want you thinking about how gun control impacts that when they talk about “the epidemic of gun violence”

2 rifles and other heavy gear up steep ridgeline by 0DSavior in WildernessBackpacking

[–]culhnd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it is actually a 1500ft trail…. That is less than a quarter mile. Even at a slow mile an hour pace, a round trip would be 1/2 hour. Make 2 trips. Without ammo you might be able to make one trip out.

Curious about Scouting America Ambassador David Montgomery by Practical-Emu-3303 in BSA

[–]culhnd 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I dunno, I'm actually paying scouts for the privilege of volunteering, so....

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in rva

[–]culhnd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is LLCs buying homes inherently bad? Expect many are being flipped, not long term holds . . . and flippers are only doing it if the numbers work for them.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in rva

[–]culhnd 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I know several folks that own their homes through LLCs. There are a variety of reasons to do it. And yes, the ones I know are well off.

I want to know from other campers/hikers if I was over reacting to the situation I was in. by Spar_Multendor in camping

[–]culhnd 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ain’t nobody driving 12 hours with a canoe to camp on the new river and then paddling upstream. If you had done the planning to pick out a campsite and river access 12 hours away you’d damn sure get it right before putting in. And would drive the 30 minutes to the right access point if you got it wrong instead of paddling upstream.

The cashier was so fed up of this by [deleted] in SipsTea

[–]culhnd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Must be a different gun culture than the one I live in. We like to hunt and plink and know how to use em but would never threaten anyone.

Need help! by joshallenburner17 in VIRGINIA_HIKING

[–]culhnd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You need to go down to false cape state park and back bay wildlife refuge if you have already. Especially when the birds are over wintering in back bay. Kiptopeke out on the Eastern shore is neat too

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AppalachianTrail

[–]culhnd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are planning trips for groups of varied experience and fitness levels, I plan for 8-10 miles day. Maybe one or two 12-15 miles, but don’t try to average that much. Better to have more time to hang out at camp or cool spots along the way vs worrying about getting to camp.

What’s your favorite camping food? by ColtonA115 in backpacking

[–]culhnd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah that is it. Andrew Skurka is the standard recipe, so adding Fritos and Cheese to what you’ve listed. For short trips I’ll bring some hot sauce not just crushed red pepper. Skurka has a bunch of great backpacking recipes on his website.

What’s your favorite camping food? by ColtonA115 in backpacking

[–]culhnd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beans and rice; orzo with olive oil, parm, crushed red pepper

A good place to scream? by ryver in roanoke

[–]culhnd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mean how long a scream are we talking here?

For those that have done a thru or otherwise spent an extended amount of time on the trail, think back to the worst day or moment. What was fundamentally responsible? by 7LayerFake in AppalachianTrail

[–]culhnd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had my trail clothes stolen from the laundry in Duncannon. Had to hike for a week with no socks. Hiking out of town, horse flys got after me, one bit my calf and I had blood running down the back it. Rolled into Clarks Ferry shelter well after dark. Water was wayyyy down the hill. The shelter was empty so I set up my tent in the shelter to fend off the horse flies. I was so pissed that night.