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Mike K. said:We can focus on everything from the more rugged outdoor adventures like safaris and mountaineering to the more refined outdoor experiences such as a day at the Derby, a picnic at the botanical gardens, or a bicycle ride through the art deco district.
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Mojave Jack said:No, BT, we're missing at least 3 or 4 pages of posts form the recent crash. I know my entire discussion of snake catchin' was lost, and a few other conversations.
carebear said:I like that pipe Matt, a lot.
And the suit too of course. Though I have to say, if you are wearing that to camp outs, you aren't camping hard enough.
Or else I've been doing it wrong.
How easy is it to get blood out of linen? Because that's a camping clothes issue for my clumsy self. :eusa_doh:
Are you speaking of this: http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=30122 or something else???Mojave Jack said:No, BT, we're missing at least 3 or 4 pages of posts form the recent crash. I know my entire discussion of snake catchin' was lost, and a few other conversations.
Matt Deckard said:This is not the thread to be manipulated into discussing new forums. This is the thread to discuss adventure gear. If you want to discuss a different topic you should start a new thread.
Mike K. said:We have made our voices heard regarding a separate forum and the powers-that-be are monitoring the thread and considering options. As Mojave Jack eloquently pointed out, future discussion of new forums should be carried out in The Observation Bar where other Fedora Lounge members (who don't necessarily frequent this thread) can hear and be heard.
In the meantime, let's get this thread back on track!
How many of you regularly carry a field journal or maps/atlases on your adventures? Those who do, please share not only your suggested accouterments but what you do with them.
I especially like the flexible leather-bound journals and world atlas produced by Graphic Image and sold at a number of online retailers. The books are appropriately sized for either pack or pocket, and have a very classy appearance. As a field naturalist, my journals can be filled with a large and diverse array of things - everything from notes on weather conditions, locations of rare flowering plants, interesting animals I have not seen before, photographs of specimens or habitats, and even samples of feathers or leaves. The atlas is great for recording where I've been, places I want to visit, and useful information like customs issues in specific countries (and, of course, finding your way around).
So let's have it.
Matt Deckard said:Seams to be more talk about new forums than about adventure gear.
Im thinking a forum on new forums would be a better bet when it comes to number of posts that would be made.
My linen Suit that takes all the punishment from business to camp-outs.
Ah, yes, I misunderstood. I'm on track now!BellyTank said:No, no, no.
Mark's message from today, the original message #1613, only a few messages back. In response to Mr. Deckard's jolly jibe.
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Yes, that's the one, but I reposted those few posts in that thread to get it going. I originally posted them here, but they've not come back after the crash. Sacrificed to the cybergods to prevent further crashes, I suppose. [huh] No worries, I can rebuild the post count! lolHemingway Jones said:Are you speaking of this: http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=30122 or something else???
Mike, I use those Forestry Supply ones, too. They are great, and the orange color is pretty useful. I find the paper to be a bit coarse, though, and trying to make decent sketch maps is difficult because of it. They also seem smudge very easily when using pencil, but nonetheless, I use them more than any other field book.Mike K. said:Another field book that I use a whole lot is this one from Forestry Suppliers. It's a hardbound book. The orange color makes it easy to find if you happen to drop it or leave it behind in the wilderness. The paper isn't the waxy waterproof stuff, but it's designed to hold up better than your average paper when it gets wet. I especially like the "Level" design as it provides a spreadsheet-like grid that is useful for general note taking as well as data organization. I'd say that overall, even though the leather books are quite classy, these little orange books are what I actually use the most.