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Group Therapy => NY Audio Rave => Topic started by: topround on January 20, 2016, 05:02:27 PM
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I traded in my tubes for wool tube socks!!!
I am the one wearing the blue and grey jacket.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8AyUh05Swg&feature=youtu.be
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I traded in my tubes for wool tube socks!!!
I am the one wearing the blue and grey jacket.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8AyUh05Swg&feature=youtu.be
I did many a winter hike with my sons when they were Boy Scouts.
As long as you are properly equipped and prepared they can be loads of fun.
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Cool . Be careful out there. Bigfoot is watching.
charles
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Nice views!
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Too cold for me! Enjoy, Mike!
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Too cold for me! Enjoy, Mike!
There's no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing choices.
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Too cold for me! Enjoy, Mike!
There's no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing choices.
If ya cannot go naked with a loin cloth no fun.
charles
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I spent 3 days hiking in the Adirondacks this weekend, I actually lost two pounds from sweating!
regarding clothes...hiking is like audio...they have high end clothes!
Merino wool is my favorite....
climbing peaks in the winter may not be for everyone, but I highly recommend climbing a peak in nice weather, even a small one, the pain and sweat and fatigue all disappear when you are on top...
and it is addidictive
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What is the altitude on that peak? Where is the hotel lodge? :rofl:
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I spent 3 days hiking in the Adirondacks this weekend, I actually lost two pounds from sweating!
regarding clothes...hiking is like audio...they have high end clothes!
Merino wool is my favorite....
climbing peaks in the winter may not be for everyone, but I highly recommend climbing a peak in nice weather, even a small one, the pain and sweat and fatigue all disappear when you are on top...
and it is addidictive
All wool is the same and those guys are ripping you off. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
charles
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Speaking of wool, do you know where they get virgin wool from?
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Really ugly sheep! :rofl:
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Speaking of wool, do you know where they get virgin wool from?
Really ugly sheep! :rofl:
No such thing to a Scot... :rofl:
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or ISIS I've heard.
Bet you're not out hiking today. I think the visibility in my backyard is about 10 feet.
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Big day tomorrow...snowshoeing in fresh powder :thumb:
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Big day tomorrow...snowshoeing in fresh powder :thumb:
That's going to be the only way to get around, walking on top of it all. :roll:
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Looks like Massapequa received the most snow so far (12") on Long Island as reported by Channel 7... :duh
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Can't tell really. The wind is blowing so much that I see both drifts and bare spots on my deck.
What is actually very funny is seeing the birds at the bird feeder. They are having hell's own time trying to land on it as the wind is gusting, both overshooting and overcompensating. When a really big gust comes along it's like a bird explosion in the air with birds being blown in different directions.
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I spent 3 days hiking in the Adirondacks this weekend, I actually lost two pounds from sweating!
regarding clothes...hiking is like audio...they have high end clothes!
Merino wool is my favorite....
climbing peaks in the winter may not be for everyone, but I highly recommend climbing a peak in nice weather, even a small one, the pain and sweat and fatigue all disappear when you are on top...
and it is addidictive
I used to wear heavy cotton/spandex socks, say medium weight, for walking/hiking. Until I used merino-based hiking socks. Your feeet will tell you the improved difference below. No kidding! :duh
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I spent 3 days hiking in the Adirondacks this weekend, I actually lost two pounds from sweating!
regarding clothes...hiking is like audio...they have high end clothes!
Merino wool is my favorite....
climbing peaks in the winter may not be for everyone, but I highly recommend climbing a peak in nice weather, even a small one, the pain and sweat and fatigue all disappear when you are on top...
and it is addidictive
I used to wear heavy cotton/spandex socks, say medium weight, for walking/hiking. Until I used merino-based hiking socks. Your feeet will tell you the improved difference below. No kidding! :duh
I second that. I spent many days hiking with my both of my sons' Boy Scout troops and can definitely confirm that a good pair of hiking socks is a blessing. :thumb:
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Mike are you still hiking ? Lost?
Come home Mikey, come home. :lol:
charles
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Mike are you still hiking ? Lost?
Come home Mikey, come home. :lol:
charles
The Revenant starring Topround and his wool socks. :rofl:
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Not lost....yet
Hiking Yoga and busy restoring a car and a motorcycle for my sons
oh and working.........
rocky mountains in june!!!
Big Cat in June (32 mile day hike!)
White Mountains in August ( Presidential Traverse and Pemmi Loop)
Trying to get over 1000 miles hiked this year in my wool socks
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Trying to get over 1000 miles hiked this year in my wool socks
Well you would never make 1000 mikes without them. [-(
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Not lost....yet
Hiking Yoga and busy restoring a car and a motorcycle for my sons
oh and working.........
rocky mountains in june!!!
Big Cat in June (32 mile day hike!)
White Mountains in August ( Presidential Traverse and Pemmi Loop)
Trying to get over 1000 miles hiked this year in my wool socks
Restoring motor vehicles?!?!? Let me know if you want/need a hand!
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1699/24624606470_20c7582ea8.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DvZxAw), on Flickr
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Not lost....yet
Hiking Yoga and busy restoring a car and a motorcycle for my sons
oh and working.........
rocky mountains in june!!!
Big Cat in June (32 mile day hike!)
White Mountains in August ( Presidential Traverse and Pemmi Loop)
Trying to get over 1000 miles hiked this year in my wool socks
Restoring motor vehicles?!?!? Let me know if you want/need a hand!
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1699/24624606470_20c7582ea8.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DvZxAw), on Flickr
Are you sure? It looks like you have 2 left hands. Lol
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Are you sure? It looks like you have 2 left hands. Lol
LOL! That's my buddy Ed ;)
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thanks Barry.
Currently working on a VW cabriolet .
no rust but tired.
rebuilt every part of the suspension, all new parts new manual steering rack, rebuilt shifter.
engine is tired so thinking about a VR6 or maybe a small Garrett for the i4.
parts are so cheap....of course reworking internals for a turbo gets expensive!
the car is light and a blast to drive, such a simplicity about it makes for a car that is fun to drive...not too fast but the directness of the feel, the way it shifts and steers, makes it feel great. And the look on peoples faces when they see an older car fixed up is priceless, as well as tooling around with the top down and my kids screaming with joy as we speed along at what seems faster than we really are going!
something to leave the kids........................
without the expense of audio as a hobby leaves so much more money for other fun things :thumb:
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Sounds great Mike, and like I said, if you need or want a hand you know how to find me, happy to lend a hand.
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Mike are you still hiking ? Lost?
Come home Mikey, come home. :lol:
charles
The Revenant starring Topround and his wool socks. :rofl:
Oscar for best acting!!!! :duh :rofl:
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Not lost....yet
Hiking Yoga and busy restoring a car and a motorcycle for my sons
oh and working.........
rocky mountains in june!!!
Big Cat in June (32 mile day hike!)
White Mountains in August ( Presidential Traverse and Pemmi Loop)
Trying to get over 1000 miles hiked this year in my wool socks
You mean Rocky Mountains National Park? You may need more than wool sox. One time I was up there in July, and the old highway we tried to go was still not open (still snow-bound I think).
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we rented a house in Estes state Park for a week.
Longs Peak is on the menu! One thing you learn when hiking the high peaks is that up on top the weather can be crazy. So we are prepared for most anything, so besides food and water we carry extra clothes as well.
Outdoor clothing is like high end audio....high end ...and expensive.
But unlike audio, last years model of say the $300 jacket you wanted is always on sale for $150 the next year when the new colors come out.
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ENJOY !!!!
charles
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we rented a house in Estes state Park for a week.
Longs Peak is on the menu! One thing you learn when hiking the high peaks is that up on top the weather can be crazy. So we are prepared for most anything, so besides food and water we carry extra clothes as well.
Outdoor clothing is like high end audio....high end ...and expensive.
But unlike audio, last years model of say the $300 jacket you wanted is always on sale for $150 the next year when the new colors come out.
Man, outdoor clothing; NUTS! Was at REI just this afternoon here in the City. Oftentimes, even on sale I'd have 2nd thoughts buying 'em. Was looking at Canada Goose coats. Whew!!!! More money even than North Face. When North Face first came to market, I thought it was nuts. Now, Canada Goose. Used to be that "Prime" Northern Goose down jackets were not that expensive. Now, even a 90/10 will run you $400, $500. Simple inflation, ha! :duh
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rei is expensive
canada goose is a fad right now
Look at Marmot, Outdoor Research and Mountain Hardwear, they all make great clothes and you will find them discounted.
Check out Backcountry.com everyone is selling their winter clothing at discount right now.
Nothing beats down for warmth but it is expensive and does not breathe.
I use synthetic down for hiking, it breathes so much better and keeps you warm, not as warm as down but it is made for aerobic winter use, it is very easy to overheat in down. But for just hanging out nothing beats real down.
Shop around and look at the REI discount rack, you can get good bargains there if they have your size and the color you want.
I have several winter jackets for different conditions, my heaviest is an Outdoor Research parka filled with Primaloft Gold synthetic down and it is so light and comfy to wear, keeps me very warm and I could wear it comfortably inside, like you have nothing on.
I also own a Marmot Headwall jacket that is superlight, water proof, air permeable, and filled with Primaloft Alpha insulation, awesome jacket for aerobic activity in the cold, that jacket layered with some merino wool and maybe a light fleece and you could play out in the very cold with the utmost comfort.
A lot of the high end stuff tends to look pretty use specific, you won't look hip hanging out in Soho or WillyB with some of this stuff, that is where the Canada Goose comes in....but that is the flavor of the month...next year that 500 dollar jacket could be out of fashion, out in the woods there really is no fashion to maintain, skiing on the other hand is a fashion show, so be prepared to spend some money to fit in.
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And the other problem with real down for outdoor activities is that gets matted and it looses much of its insulating properties when it gets wet, so if you are out hiking and get caught in any kind if wet weather you can be in trouble warmth wise. Synthetic materials are much better in this respect.
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I read about "warmth" and "color" above, but what about "tone" and "texture", are any veils lifted? ;)
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I read about "warmth" and "color" above, but what about "tone" and "texture", are any veils lifted? ;)
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
If Mike starts removing veils I'm out of here. (http://daveyw.freeforums.org/images/smilies/24.gif)
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rei is expensive
canada goose is a fad right now
Look at Marmot, Outdoor Research and Mountain Hardwear, they all make great clothes and you will find them discounted.
Check out Backcountry.com everyone is selling their winter clothing at discount right now.
Nothing beats down for warmth but it is expensive and does not breathe.
I use synthetic down for hiking, it breathes so much better and keeps you warm, not as warm as down but it is made for aerobic winter use, it is very easy to overheat in down. But for just hanging out nothing beats real down.
Shop around and look at the REI discount rack, you can get good bargains there if they have your size and the color you want.
I have several winter jackets for different conditions, my heaviest is an Outdoor Research parka filled with Primaloft Gold synthetic down and it is so light and comfy to wear, keeps me very warm and I could wear it comfortably inside, like you have nothing on.
I also own a Marmot Headwall jacket that is superlight, water proof, air permeable, and filled with Primaloft Alpha insulation, awesome jacket for aerobic activity in the cold, that jacket layered with some merino wool and maybe a light fleece and you could play out in the very cold with the utmost comfort.
A lot of the high end stuff tends to look pretty use specific, you won't look hip hanging out in Soho or WillyB with some of this stuff, that is where the Canada Goose comes in....but that is the flavor of the month...next year that 500 dollar jacket could be out of fashion, out in the woods there really is no fashion to maintain, skiing on the other hand is a fashion show, so be prepared to spend some money to fit in.
Of course, GOOD stuff are usually designed for functional efficiency. When North Face first came out, people went crazy because they saw these people running around in Antarctic with NF jackets. But.... they're very pricey (still is!). I didn't think they were worth the money (the commercially promoted NF jackets.....). The commercial North Face stuff are not really geared toward the antarctic venturers I guess. Regardless, if you go to Antractica, they usually supply the heavy jackets for you to wear anyway.
The good old days. I remember "Prime" Northern Goose Down was cheap for the best. Now, a Canada Goose jacket for $600? WOW! I remember someone having been robbed for her NF jacket. Of course, now it's more like iPhones that get robbed. I should look into that tactic. Even on sale, these things aren't cheap, man! :duh
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I think North Face are worth it. My first North Face lasted quite long before I tossed it. Each pocket has a nice fill of goose.
Awhile back a friend was pushing these counterfeit North Face jackets from China. They came with the story they are made in the same place ..Yada Yada Yada. They were under $200 and they all fell part within a year. Sewing came part along with the zippers. They were garbage and I knew it and didn't buy.
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I believe North Face has a Summit series, a reference level if you may.
A lot of the other stuff has been designed for commercial sales not real adventures. You have to look higher up the chain for the good stuff.
But for hanging out it is fine. If you use this stuff to work out in the cold then the better designed stuff works great, but this stuff was designed for dealing with the elements, not for fashion.
I went hiking today, started at 18 degrees went down to 6 when we were finished, spent most of the day sweating from climbing, but on the downhills my clothes would breathe off the sweat and I remained pretty dry.
Dry and cold is one thing...wet and cold is dangerous.
I do pretty aerobic hikes, with a group of strong hikers that like to do a lot of miles, so we move fast. Without the proper gear it would be miserable, but today really wasn't so bad, even if it was cold. I made many mistakes in the past, and I learned the hard way, I learned what to wear, what to eat, what to drink, and it is amazing how fast the body can grow in strength and endurance.
My audio hobby has died and been replaced with this new hobby and I hope my body will allow me to continue this hobby for the rest of my life.
shek look up feathered friend, they make really nice down products
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Dry and cold is one thing...wet and cold is dangerous.
You bet!
I went hiking today, started at 18 degrees went down to 6 when we were finished, spent most of the day sweating from climbing, but on the downhills my clothes would breathe off the sweat and I remained pretty dry.
As I used to tell the kids in my Boy Scout troop, there is no such thing as bad weather, just poor clothing choices. ;)
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Ski shops are going to start their spring sales soon to get rid of their inventory. When I needed a nice warm coat or pants I usually went there to find them. Cool colors too.
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So when are you going to do Everest?
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I read about "warmth" and "color" above, but what about "tone" and "texture", are any veils lifted? ;)
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Mind you, the "texture" in your hike gear is also critical! If U take out the texture from ur hiking gear, it could prove fatal! In audio, at the worse is ur ear gets momentarily polluted. U'll recover. :rofl: :duh :yay2:
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So when are you going to do Everest?
Everest is not that kind of girl. :yay2:
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So when are you going to do Everest?
Everest is not that kind of girl. :yay2:
Yah but does she squirt?
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Everest is tectonic formation not volcanic ;)
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rei is expensive
canada goose is a fad right now
Look at Marmot, Outdoor Research and Mountain Hardwear, they all make great clothes and you will find them discounted.
Check out Backcountry.com everyone is selling their winter clothing at discount right now.
Nothing beats down for warmth but it is expensive and does not breathe.
I use synthetic down for hiking, it breathes so much better and keeps you warm, not as warm as down but it is made for aerobic winter use, it is very easy to overheat in down. But for just hanging out nothing beats real down.
Shop around and look at the REI discount rack, you can get good bargains there if they have your size and the color you want.
I have several winter jackets for different conditions, my heaviest is an Outdoor Research parka filled with Primaloft Gold synthetic down and it is so light and comfy to wear, keeps me very warm and I could wear it comfortably inside, like you have nothing on.
I also own a Marmot Headwall jacket that is superlight, water proof, air permeable, and filled with Primaloft Alpha insulation, awesome jacket for aerobic activity in the cold, that jacket layered with some merino wool and maybe a light fleece and you could play out in the very cold with the utmost comfort.
A lot of the high end stuff tends to look pretty use specific, you won't look hip hanging out in Soho or WillyB with some of this stuff, that is where the Canada Goose comes in....but that is the flavor of the month...next year that 500 dollar jacket could be out of fashion, out in the woods there really is no fashion to maintain, skiing on the other hand is a fashion show, so be prepared to spend some money to fit in.
Of course, high end stuff are supposed to be designed to be "functional" rather than pretty.
I forgot, Campmor's prices seem to be very reasonable. I love to drop by there whenever I'm in that neighborhood (friends in the Paramus, etc. area).
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I believe North Face has a Summit series, a reference level if you may.
A lot of the other stuff has been designed for commercial sales not real adventures. You have to look higher up the chain for the good stuff.
But for hanging out it is fine. If you use this stuff to work out in the cold then the better designed stuff works great, but this stuff was designed for dealing with the elements, not for fashion.
I went hiking today, started at 18 degrees went down to 6 when we were finished, spent most of the day sweating from climbing, but on the downhills my clothes would breathe off the sweat and I remained pretty dry.
Dry and cold is one thing...wet and cold is dangerous.
I do pretty aerobic hikes, with a group of strong hikers that like to do a lot of miles, so we move fast. Without the proper gear it would be miserable, but today really wasn't so bad, even if it was cold. I made many mistakes in the past, and I learned the hard way, I learned what to wear, what to eat, what to drink, and it is amazing how fast the body can grow in strength and endurance.
My audio hobby has died and been replaced with this new hobby and I hope my body will allow me to continue this hobby for the rest of my life.
shek look up feathered friend, they make really nice down products
Thanks. Will check out Feathered Friend. This likely is the good time to buy those winter stuff as they want to close out the winter inventory.....
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Of course, high end stuff are supposed to be designed to be "functional" rather than pretty.
I forgot, Campmor's prices seem to be very reasonable. I love to drop by there whenever I'm in that neighborhood (friends in the Paramus, etc. area).
Campmor... hiking's answer to Princeton Record Exchange. :roll:
Except they don't have anything that even slightly resembles a dollar bin. :rofl:
(Been there, done that......)
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Agree on Canada Goose being the fad now but if your up in Detroit area, swing over to Windsor and get one for $200 less than USD. They are nice apparel or the elements.
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If you like Campmor you gotta check out the Mountainear in Keene Valley, in the adirondacks......like Campmor on steroids
Hikers, climbers, campers..just go, "oh my God" when they enter there for the first time.
But...very very expensive.....just for lookin....or emergencies
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If you like Campmor you gotta check out the Mountainear in Keene Valley, in the adirondacks......like Campmor on steroids
Hikers, climbers, campers..just go, "oh my God" when they enter there for the first time.
But...very very expensive.....just for lookin....or emergencies
Well, Mr. Mike, I don't go to the Adirondacks that often, so it'll have to wait, may be a while :lol:. My brother just came back from the Adirondacks a week ago. He went skiing. The overnight temperature up there somewhere I saw on TV was like -83 (with the wind I think). WHEW!!!! Good thing didn't hike up there that weekend. :rofl:
Anyhow, was at EMS in Soho yesterday. They're closing that location, so picked up a couple of pairs of hiking pants and some Merino socks. 70% OFF, not bad. The pants $18, the socks $6. Just another one of those rare breaks I get. :drool:
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Markups on clothes are HUGE.
most of the stuff is made in China, I always look for deals because full price is a ripoff, socks for 6 bucks made of merino wool, and they still made a profit. ......
you will see jackets for instance at $300, then on sale for $129 for the lime green one, why? no one wants the lime green so they sell it cheap
I bought a $200 Marmot down jacket for $40 at the REI clearance rack.
$40 and they still made a profit!
Clothes like audio has HUGE markups
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It appears you do not like to spend money. What is the mark up on cold cuts ? You do not give them away do you ? :duh :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
charles
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yeah I 'm a cheap bastard always looking for deals or for free stuff that people will lend me.
Who could complain about a good deal? I am sure you don't.
Its what makes the world go round. :thumb:
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yeah I 'm a cheap bastard always looking for deals or for free stuff that people will lend me.
Who could complain about a good deal? I am sure you don't.
Its what makes the world go round. :thumb:
Let me know when your bacon goes on sale. Like a buck a pound. I might drive out and get some. :thumb:
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yeah I 'm a cheap bastard always looking for deals or for free stuff that people will lend me.
Who could complain about a good deal? I am sure you don't.
Its what makes the world go round. :thumb:
Let me know when your bacon goes on sale. Like a buck a pound. I might drive out and get some. :thumb:
Is that "back-bacon", you hoser, eh?
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yeah I 'm a cheap bastard always looking for deals or for free stuff that people will lend me.
Who could complain about a good deal? I am sure you don't.
Its what makes the world go round. :thumb:
Let me know when your bacon goes on sale. Like a buck a pound. I might drive out and get some. :thumb:
Is that "back-bacon", you hoser, eh?
I'll take about 50lbs of that for $36 (thats Canadian too not those Trump bucks you guys got now) :rofl:
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Agree on Canada Goose being the fad now but if your up in Detroit area, swing over to Windsor and get one for $200 less than USD. They are nice apparel or the elements.
Was at Paragon yesterday, since I haven't been in there for like a year. They do feature Canada Goose prominently, and profusely too. Must be high-margin merchandise. 1 parka, -40 degree rating. $1275 sticker, whew!!!!!!!!!! Oh, no sweat, they now have 25% off on Canada Goose; what a deal!!!!! :rofl:
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We went through quite a long period of open season on Canada Goose. There was so many of them you could shoot as many as you want. Not sure if it is still like that. Could be though and probably why there is so many goose jackets. It is good filling for jackets.
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Its a fashion statement, and with fashion the trends move quickly, so they want to get rid of those coats because next year they might not sell as people might move on to the next fashion statement.
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I can't believe this thread was read 2014 times!
who would have thunk it :duh
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wait till I post pictures from Longs Peak summit!
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wait till I post pictures from Longs Peak summit!
Once in a while now, I peruse our site. Amazing how Mike's getting younger at heart these days, running all over the mountains! Now, go after this woman > :yay2:
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And where's the pics? It has been fun reading this thus far.
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You can't imagine the places I've been, so much sweat, and pain but so much reward....soooo many miles....and I love it
I do lots and lots of yoga as well, yoga is the yin to hikings yang, they compliment each other.
While hiking has made me very strong, yoga shows me how weak I really am.
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Impressive pics. Bet you have some great memories (and blisters). Toast to many more future memories and keep the pics commin. Love em. Never could do the yoga stuff very well but was in good shape for most of my life. Here lately I've really slipped though.
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Good stuff Mike :thumb:
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lottery tonite!
my 6 win and I am off to colorado.................
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Wow, gorgeous pics!
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Good stuff Mike :thumb:
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Awesome!
We (wife and I) are in Colorado Springs right now. We arrived 6/22 and will leave for Hot Springs, SD 7/14. We are really enjoying ourselves here, and greatly prefer the natural wonders here over what New Mexico had to offer.
Michael