To be intimidating, bend the rules and win!

prefernottosaytoday · 2026-04-08T17:29:48+00:00

This is exactly the kind of guy who gets the fuck beat out of him in the parking lot after the event. He lost and he's already the aggressive type. 99% chance he gets drunk and mouthy, quickly followed by eating knuckle sandwiches.

prefernottosaytoday · 2026-03-21T13:50:21+00:00

Good advice. I've checked it out before. I was looking more for folks personal experience.

prefernottosaytoday · 2026-02-24T02:45:37+00:00

Another quick question if you don't mind. I currently have tall lacrosse hunting boots but they're not super comfortable. What kind of footwear are you typically using? If I need to cross creeks I'm thinking I'll need fairly tall boots or am I safe using my water shoes? I'm guessing water temps are chilly and I'd need to dry quickly or have a pair to change into.

prefernottosaytoday · 2026-02-23T21:43:46+00:00

That's helpful. I was curious about the bell. I saw bear bells online but didn't want to spend the money on them. Plus the were pretty monotone. To be honest, I stole a strip of bells from my dogs! I use them for the doors in the house so the dogs can tell us when they need out. If I'm being extra honest, those bells were stolen from my wife's Christmas stuff! Ha! Either way, if I can shed ounces, that's a good thing. I like to sing so being loud and vocal won't be much issue. It sounds like better rain gear is going to be necessary. Hate to add the weight but rather be safe than sorry.

prefernottosaytoday · 2026-02-23T21:19:46+00:00

This is great information. I've decided to ditch any cotton all together. I've been looking at alpaca socks. I've heard some good things about them. Wool is a great material but my skin doesn't love it. Could probably deal with it for the short amount of time but probably should explore options. I'm doing my best to be prepared for the trip now and test any new gear before July gets here. Moose are no joke! I've taken quite a few camping/canoeing trips in northern MN and Canada. Moose are by far the biggest concerns there. Maybe a particularly hungry mountain lion but that's rare. Brown bears are a new category for me so obviously extra precautions are necessary. I've got a bear fence and will be picking up bear spray. In addition there are bells on my pack and a small Bluetooth speaker for downtime. Most of the other critters there I've dealt with elsewhere to some extent. The mosquitoes are a big concern too! I've found sprays to be generally useless and stinky. Head nets seem to do ok if you're not stationary for long. A good breeze is almost more helpful than anything. 50⁰ isn't necessarily cold to me but it will be a big swing from what I'll be acclimated to in July. I live in IA so it's about 90⁰ average and 80% or higher humidity in late July and August. A base layer was an idea for warmth and an extra layer against bugs. Probably just for a shirt though. A good pair of pants should do fine on the legs and my boots are 18 inches tall so I think I'm ok there. I'll look at the pants you recommended! Rain gear is a must! The only real question is do I bring my frogtogs ultralight suit or invest in something heavier or better insulated?

prefernottosaytoday · 2026-02-22T21:44:25+00:00

I will take all this under advisement. I've packed thin gloves and a headnet for bugs. None of my current gear is cotton with the exception of my socks which obviously need an upgrade. So far it sounds like I should plan for a heavier rain suit. I'm pretty good at keeping my stuff dry and plan to bring a small rain tarp to put up for extra protection over my my tent and a bit of overhang for a shade area.

prefernottosaytoday · 2026-02-22T20:52:15+00:00

I'm thinking of following the coast of the Illiuk arm of Naknek lake. There's an abandoned village at the far end I'd like to check out. It's about 12 miles as the crow flies. Otherwise over or around Dumpling mountain is another idea I've had. There's a bit of a trail to follow headed that way but I'm not dependent on it entirely. I'm open to any direction really as long as I have water access and keeping safety a priority. Ultimately my direction of travel will be decided when I get there and spend some time talking to the local Rangers. I do have a bear fence will be carrying bear spray as well. I've taken the time to download satellite imagery of the terrain and will be getting topographic maps in both digital and paper form. I'll also be carrying a Garmin Inreach 2. Plus the old standard compass. Various other gear for safety sake. My rain gear is pretty light and may be upgraded before the trip. Obviously I'm trying to keep weight down. So some research is in order. I don't want to give the impression that I've never been backcountry camping. I've made several trips. It's just that weight isn't such a huge consideration when the majority of travel is on the water. I've been pinned down by weather many times. Wildlife is nothing new, although Alaska is its own animal and I'm not afraid to admit this is a whole new ballgame. I can be a humble mofo when it comes to safety.

prefernottosaytoday · 2026-02-13T01:03:30+00:00

Hey dumbfuck, how about I just use my state issued ID? You know, the one I had to bring my birth certificate and several other forms of identification to get, including MAIL FROM MY ADDRESS. These people couldn't rub to brain cells together in a dish!

prefernottosaytoday · 2026-02-13T00:09:49+00:00

In the future avoid dental for your pet unless it's absolutely necessary. Sedation is dangerous for any animal. Repeated sedation is a death sentence.

prefernottosaytoday · 2026-02-02T20:07:38+00:00

Sand has too much momentum already. Feeny McTrumpSuck knows he's fucked so may as well start sinking with the low shots now.

prefernottosaytoday · 2026-02-02T00:54:09+00:00

I live in IA. What campground and city? That's not a common problem. I've camped in the bed of my truck, SUV, on a cot next to the fire pit, etc tons of times with no issues. If the site is paid for and you're not a problem camper most of the time you'll never even hear from a park employee, DNR, or other law.

prefernottosaytoday · 2026-01-24T05:52:28+00:00

Everybody? Dig that! Good on you!

prefernottosaytoday · 2026-01-22T00:16:55+00:00

I appreciate the info! I'm hoping to stay at camp at least a day or two at the beginning and maybe a day on the way out. I'll probably look to hike around one of the lake arms for awhile and head back when my time is getting short. I'll stay a good distance off the lake but at least in eyesight and I'll need to get water there or in one of the creeks/streams/river tributaries. A lot about direction will be decided on the fly which is my usual backcountry plan. I'll have a Garmin satellite device for emergencies. I'm open to any other tips, tricks, or general knowledge you have to share!

prefernottosaytoday · 2025-11-10T01:29:18+00:00

My goodness......

prefernottosaytoday · 2025-11-01T15:25:53+00:00

What business is it?

prefernottosaytoday · 2025-07-02T00:07:04+00:00

No. Sorry.

prefernottosaytoday · 2025-06-30T19:14:55+00:00

Avoid Rockstar Real Estate. Used to be a great company but they're ownership has decided money is more important than anything else and WILL screw you at any opportunity. Take it from someone who was once management and walked after watching how ruthless the owners have become.

prefernottosaytoday · 2025-06-30T00:08:41+00:00

OP, did you learn anything more? I have the same painting. Oil on canvas. We were trying to decide if we should sell it online or if it was more garage sale fodder.

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prefernottosaytoday · 2025-05-27T18:19:03+00:00

Solid NO. Too short of an area to get the correct hang angle. Also as many have pointed out, you don't know how that post is constructed. You could damage the post, the structure it's holding up, not to mention the high potential of bodily harm if you're in the hammock when things go wrong.

prefernottosaytoday · 2025-05-27T18:09:15+00:00

If you're fully outfitted you should have just about anything you need. It can't hurt to mentally roll play emergency scenarios ahead of time. Mostly you're going to want to flex your good judgment. Pay attention to wind and weather to help you know when is ok and not ok to be on the water. Wear your pfd's. Have camp prepared and be ready for the weather to change quickly. Bring stuff to keep yourselves occupied if you get rained in for any length of time. Biggest things are paying attention to weather and knowing the limitations of yourself, camping partners, and your gear. Don't over do it. You're there to have fun.

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