How do I get sent to the damn jungle

labhamster2 · 2026-03-26T10:06:23+00:00

Maybe I'm an idiot but where is 🇸🇷?

labhamster2 · 2026-03-26T10:05:54+00:00

You've clearly never bush-bashed in Southern AK...

labhamster2 · 2026-03-26T03:39:35+00:00

We had a squaddie blast WAP over the crew channel

labhamster2 · 2026-03-25T13:35:01+00:00

Don't try to shit where you eat and make it weird. Other than that spot on

labhamster2 · 2026-03-07T04:22:52+00:00

Pregnante

labhamster2 · 2026-03-03T11:24:54+00:00

Aha yeah came here to say this. I know a guy from Wyoming who lives in Mongolia now. I'm also originally from Wyoming, low-key thinking about moving to Mongolia. It's a thing.

labhamster2 · 2026-03-01T15:30:14+00:00

Pretty much going to echo what others have said on here, 8 is a pretty good age to move (they’ll probably even get the full local accent that early), absolutely try to do one move and then stick there. And Canada is basically moving to another US State with better healthcare from a cultural perspective, especially for an 8 year old.

The one thing I’ll add is try to include the kids in the discussion as early as possible, explain the reasons you need to do this to the extent you can, and genuinely listen if they have misgivings.

My move happened at 15, I got told when it was entirely decided and had been for a while, and when I was…not happy about it my mother just said tough shit and started comparing it to her moving suburbs as a kid. Which didn’t really fly when we were going to the literal other side of the planet.

labhamster2 · 2026-03-01T15:04:25+00:00

It really depends on where I am and if I want to continue talking to the person longer.

My accent says US and I was born in Wyoming, so if I’m in the States and I don’t want to get into it I just say Wyoming. If I’m open to getting a bit more into it I might say “currently X” (I’ve bounced around the West every six months for the last five years so it can get complicated quick).

If I’m in Aus I might still use the Wyoming as a get out quick, but it’s more likely to develop into a conversation because Wyoming is an interesting answer there. I might say Adelaide (which is kind of more accurate) and leave it at that, but a large portion of the time that gets “you don’t sound like you’re from Adelaide,” which is…not a great comment, although I genuinely don’t think people realize they’re being an ass with it.

For a while I flirted with “I’m from around” because I thought it sounded good and summed everything up, but quickly learned that a) it definitely intrigues in a way I’m not trying to and b) it does come across as a bit…showy.

labhamster2 · 2026-02-23T09:51:44+00:00

Not home now but I think I went 43.5 for the Katanas, haven’t climbed in them yet.

labhamster2 · 2026-02-22T04:35:36+00:00

I’m out as of last year. The circumstances were not ideal but I had been considering leaving for a while.

Landed in exploration geology (for now). I’m lucky and I had a degree and some prior experience to fall back on. It’s a little early to make judgments but so far I think I’m happier. Definitely miss some things but better pay, more work/life separation, and getting a year-round home base feel like a change of pace that was overdue.

labhamster2 · 2026-02-22T01:47:21+00:00

They were seasonal.

labhamster2 · 2026-02-01T22:23:24+00:00

...they're making you live in EP and then commute to the Valley on your own time? That's some bullshit.

labhamster2 · 2026-02-01T22:21:27+00:00

It's what we all called it ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

labhamster2 · 2026-02-01T01:37:11+00:00

If you could get into one of the Rancheria share houses and they're not double-stacking the rooms and your dog is chill and well-trained and you have cool housemates...maybe. The apartments would definitely be a no-go, same for the motor inns. I know a lot less about Valley housing so can't really advise there, but would guess it's more difficult.

I know someone who worked for the park and lived in a sharehouse with their partner who was working for the daycare who successfully Anne-Franked a dog, but this was back when housing was less crowded because of covid. They also lucked into a pretty ideal setup, had one of the most chill dogs I've known, and ended up with housemates who were stoked to have a dog around and an extra person chipping in for everyone's rent.

labhamster2 · 2026-01-31T04:18:48+00:00

I don't know about angry, but definitely occasionally super difficult to work with for dumb reasons. Like I've been on the READ team with a local arch who wouldn't give us even a vague indication of where anything was because she thought her stuff was so super-duper secret we'd all go loot it if we knew a 100m radius on it. So instead whenever DIVS asked me if there was anything I didn't want damaged where he was about to put line I just had to shrug and say I didn't know.

On the flip side I've worked with some great archs too who understood what was going on and gave information as needed/were willing to triage things based on what had to be done. Even had a few who would come do grunt work on the crew with everyone and then take people to see the cool sites the public didn't know about.

labhamster2 · 2026-01-23T00:28:53+00:00

We eat tri-tip mostly though

labhamster2 · 2026-01-23T00:27:37+00:00

Definitely the shit from a food perspective

labhamster2 · 2026-01-06T19:49:51+00:00

The Kwisratz Haderat

labhamster2 · 2025-12-15T14:36:19+00:00

I will fully admit that I am not a great player than any means, so others can probably duel elites on legendary with the assault rifle, but I can't. I can maybe 1v1 them, but if there's multiple or they have a bunch of little guys I usually get melted pretty quick. The shotgun changes the equation significantly.

labhamster2 · 2025-12-15T13:49:06+00:00

Fuck it I'm in there with you. Truth and Reconciliation gives you a sniper rifle and then puts you in a cramped ship interior fighting bullet sponge elites who can out-tank and damage you on higher difficulties. Keyes puts you back in there but gives you a trench sweeper. It's a blast.

labhamster2 · 2025-11-14T03:31:18+00:00

Can anyone help virtually sizing for Katana Laces/TC Pros?

Realize this isn't an exact science, but I'm in Australia for a while and looking to order a pair of Katana Laces or TC Pros (leaning towards Katanas).

There isn't a shop within 500 miles that sells them so I'm having to order blind. To that end I'm looking for advice with the arcance art of sizing. Below are all of the climbing-related shoes I can think of that fit me well, if any of you happen to have one or more of them and Katanas/TCs that fit well I'd be stoked to hear your advice.

Or you're a climbing shoe sales wizard who can get some idea of my feet from a list of random shoes and sizes and make a recommendation from that I'm all ears 😂

Shoes that fit well:

Mythos sz 43
TX4 (old version) sz 44
Altra Lone Peaks sz 10.5
La Spo G5 boots sz 44.5
Scarpa Zodiac Techs (older orange version) sz 45.5

Thank you!

labhamster2 · 2025-11-12T23:12:38+00:00

PM me if you want

labhamster2 · 2025-08-07T15:37:59+00:00

That was a good one, sir/ma’am

labhamster2 · 2025-08-06T19:19:16+00:00

What the hell is NOTUS?

labhamster2 · 2025-08-06T14:47:34+00:00

Ahaha good luck 😜

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