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#94119 - 04/11/08 05:56 PM I got sidetracked
hootyhoo Offline
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Registered: 12/14/06
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I went over to BPL and started reading a review of a book about affluenza. Next thing I know I have been bouncing all over the net reading on the subject - and all I wanted to do was search for info on tarps.
That was an intersesting review. With some good links.

Sidenote - now everytime I post I am afraid that Jason is going to read it and grade it and my post will end up on a video!

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#94120 - 04/13/08 10:54 PM Re: I got sidetracked [Re: hootyhoo]
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You mean you actually spent money for a BPL membership, now thats affluenza <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> Just kidding, I had one, once too, but that is a different story. Speaking of getting side tracked, 3 years ago I was doing a general search for backpacking in general. I came upon a site entitled "backpacking.net" the rest is history and so is alot of my gear and weight. I have fallen to the dark side of the moon, because when I come home cold and tired I like to warm my bones by the fire, so welcome my son, welcome to the machine...Holy crap talk about side tracked...stupid voices in my head. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
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#94121 - 04/14/08 04:23 PM Re: I got sidetracked [Re: mugs]
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mugs, one of these days (I'm going to cut you into little pieces)... Sometimes it just seems like we're strangers passing in the street, and by chance two separate glances meet, and I am you and what I see it me. Oh, how I wish you were here.

Adam

PS: I could do this all day <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />, I love Pink Floyd.

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#94122 - 04/14/08 04:28 PM Re: I got sidetracked [Re: mugs]
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Whooooaaa! I have NEVER had a BPL membership - it was a free article. The forum is what I go for.
I understand the concept of charging money for the forum - but I do not agree with it and do not support it with money. I do, however, support it with stupid ideas and questions on the forum - thats the best I can do.

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#94123 - 04/15/08 06:32 AM Re: I got sidetracked [Re: hootyhoo]
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Whooooaaa! I have NEVER had a BPL membership - it was a free article. The forum is what I go for.
I understand the concept of charging money for the forum - but I do not agree with it and do not support it with money. I do, however, support it with stupid ideas and questions on the forum - thats the best I can do.


Me too. In fact, I mainly only look at the MYOG posts. Sometimes I look at Multiple Use Gear. Maybe I will actually buy a membership in a couple years, who knows. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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