Activity for James Jenkinsâ€
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Dead links for questions. I am going through my imported posts and voting on answers. Some of them are giving me this message. This occurred with Google Chrome, right click open in new window. In the first example I also tried to open the link with a different browser, Edge Chromium, same result. As I go through, if I ... (more) |
— | about 4 years ago |
| Comment | Post #74762 |
@monica, for claiming ownership, how long is "Results might take some time" I followed the directions on Friday, more then 48 hours ago. It does not look like like it has completed yet. I no longer see the import button so I can't try it again. Of note, I did add some words to my profile after cli... (more) |
— | about 4 years ago |
| Comment | Post #74763 |
I don't chat, but I am sure others will appreciate it. (more) |
— | about 4 years ago |
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A: Why are American ski resorts so expensive? Because enough people pay this price for the resort to stay in business. Sister site What Creates the Price in the First Place supply and demand depend on a whole range of (hypothetical) prices. However, the equilibrium price (which is a certain price and different from the range of potential ... (more) |
— | about 4 years ago |
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A: Is there a more accurate way to gauge the fuel level on my ski boat? I am not familiar with your specific boat. In most cases the reason the needle is moving is because the float in the fuel tank is moving as the fuel sloshes back and forth in the tank. Changing to a digital readout is not going to give you more specific information. See this related article. H... (more) |
— | about 4 years ago |
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A: Do animal trails have switchbacks? Do animal trails use switchbacks? = No How do you prove a negative? You can't, but consider the alternate question; "Why would an animal trail use a switch back?" Goat climbing cliffs maybe, but that is not so much of a trail as a search for good ledges All other trails are made by herbivores tr... (more) |
— | about 4 years ago |
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A: What's the best way to preserve a skull, without bleaching? I like the answer by @fgysin and agree that is the current condition, soap and water is all you need. If there there was still meat on the bone AND if you live out in country, take the skull to an ant nest and let them clean the meat off. Leave the skull next to the nest for a few weeks until it ... (more) |
— | over 4 years ago |
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A: Keeping a backpack from being stolen whilst sleeping in a tent There are many variables, with weight and budget. But given this sentence in your question slept with my backpack wedged uncomfortably beside me due to limited room in a fully manned tent I assume you are in either a one or two person tent, with the rated number of users. Consider upgrading ... (more) |
— | over 4 years ago |
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A: Nails in an emergency/survival kit If I was considering nails for my survival kit, I think I would probably upgrade to a hand drill instead. Metal nails are use once and gone, a drill and a knife will make an unlimited supply of holes and wood fasteners. Keep in mind survival is either short term stationary or it is mobile. A... (more) |
— | over 4 years ago |
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A: Which is more dangerous, icy roads or icy roads with snow on top? The roads are not the danger, the drivers on the road are the danger! Think about your question inversely (antonym); "Which is safer, icy roads or icy roads with snow on top?" It is not the presence or lack of ice/snow that creates the danger/safety, it is how the driver responds to the presence of... (more) |
— | over 4 years ago |
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A: Camping site suggestions There are no places in the US that meet your two criteria. Gathering firewood is banded in most campgrounds. As seen in the related post, you can gather firewood in some very secluded locations, which will mostly exclude beach access. Dispersed camping allowing gathered wood fires within 5 hou... (more) |
— | over 4 years ago |
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How to waterproof leather gloves & mittens? I have leather gloves and mittens and I want to waterproof them. I usually use mink oil on my leather boots to condition and seal them, Can I do the same for gloves and mittens or should I use something else? (more) |
— | over 4 years ago |
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A: If I kill a deer how long can the body last before preserving? There is not a single "right" answer to this question. The body can last for much longer then you are willing to eat from it. As a rule of thumb, maggots can start to appear within about 24 hours of the first fly landing on the body. If this causes you to stop eating, is a matter of how hungry you... (more) |
— | over 4 years ago |
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Where did all the stink bugs go? I live near Pittsburgh PA, and I just saw a stink bug, possibly the first one I have seen all year. In the last couple of years they have been a major pest. Now they seem to be mostly gone. Where did all the stink bugs go? (more) |
— | over 4 years ago |
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A: Equipment for driving off road in the Northeast United States I talk a little about the different kinds of 4x4 vehicles in my answer to this question you don't say what type of vehicle you have, make sure the terrain you want to cross and your vehicle are comptable. If you get in trouble you may be a long way from anyone, see This answer for some considerat... (more) |
— | over 4 years ago |
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A: Hiking with goats? A few decades ago, I raised Saanens goats as part of a small farm. I also liked to hike. I did some research and found that 'pack goats' where in use in some places. The have a number of positive attributes that make them a good choice. I have actually had them on the trail a few times They eat... (more) |
— | over 4 years ago |
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A: Hiking with a mule or two? If you are too old and out of shape to hike alone, you are too old and out of shape to take care of a mule or two alone. Animal care is a 24/7/365 job, hiking is a hobby that occurs when you are in the mood and the weather meets your fancy. Unless you are already hiking on trails, that allow equin... (more) |
— | over 4 years ago |
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A: Keeping your butt dry in a kayak Answering my own question based on recent experience. As Aravona says in their comment many have drain holes in the seat area. I bought a sit on top, kayak with drain holes in the seat. I took it to the lake and, put it in the water at the dock. I weigh about 180 pounds, and the kayak is rated at... (more) |
— | over 4 years ago |
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A: Can I use a Canoe Paddle with a Kayak? Answering my own question based on recent experience. I went and bought an inexpensive Sit On Top kayak, and took it to the lake with my shortest canoe paddle. Lessons learned. Yes you can, it is slower then you might expect though Kayaks are much more responsive than canoes, If you give a big st... (more) |
— | over 4 years ago |
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A: Can you train wild deer to get "used to" your scent before the hunting season This is not going to be effective. You and your 3 week old shirt are going to smell different. The shirt smells like you, but it ages, when the deer smell the live you, they will know that that person who left his shirt is back. Also you may be surprised on opening day, how many other hunters t... (more) |
— | over 4 years ago |
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A: Looking up fish species by body of water and vice versa In the US, get a fishing license, it should come with a book that describes the kind of fish you are allowed to catch and the ones that must be released. It will have fairly comprehensive listing of which fish are in which bodies of water. It should include good quality illustrations of the fish ... (more) |
— | over 4 years ago |
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A: Most practical knots for hitching a line to an object while keeping the bitter end as tight as possible, without sag? I use a truckers hitch it is easy to make and create and pull tight. It is not difficult to untie but does stay in place well. It is a great knot when you need to cinch something down. Image source https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:TruckersHitchUsingAlpineButterfly2.jpg (more) |
— | over 4 years ago |
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A: Sleeping solo in a double sleeping bag In my experience, most standard single sleeping bags, are built so you can zipper them together to make a double. They are designed to zipper to an identical/matched bag, so don't count on buying to different bags and have them work together. Instead of buying a dedicated double bag, buy a matched... (more) |
— | over 4 years ago |
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Keeping your butt dry in a kayak I have started looking at sit on top kayaks. Several have looked promising. Though I just realized, in most of them the lowest point in the boat is where your butt goes. I normally travel in a canoe and any extra water can mostly be bailed out and the remaining is just at your feet. So if I have a s... (more) |
— | over 4 years ago |
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A: Is it safe to carry a propane gas cylinder in minivan? A 20lb Propane tank can be safely transported in your mini van. It can also be transported unsafely. Safely: up right, secured, ventilated, kept cool Unsafely: on its side, not tied down, un-ventilated, allowed to get warm The key is to keep it secured, upright, cool and ventilated. The problem ... (more) |
— | over 4 years ago |
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What percentage of campground outlets are GFCI or RCD protected? A recent answer said: Any mains electric (100-240V) going to a tent needs to be GFCI-protected (Europe: RCD) since you will be mixing electricity and water in close quarters. Source I know I have been camping since before GFCI/RCD have been required in houses. I got wondering what percentage o... (more) |
— | almost 5 years ago |
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A: Backpacking with incontinence You do not mention your gender, but if you are male and incontinence is urinary only: Consider a "Male External Condom Catheter" or 'Texas Catheter', the volume of required supplies is much lower than diaper type incontinence products, it will also last much longer before needing to be addressed. W... (more) |
— | almost 5 years ago |
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What to consider when choosing between rigid and inflatable stand up paddle boards? Stand Up Paddleboards (SUP) come in both inflatable and rigid. What should I consider when choosing between the two styles? (more) |
— | almost 5 years ago |
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A: Will beginner notice a difference between lower and higher middle-end stand up paddle boards? If you goal is muscle exercise, a stand up paddle board may not be the best choice. I stand up and paddle all the time in my 17 foot coleman canoe. I use the same 5 foot paddle sitting or standing. When standing the physics of applying pressure to the water with the paddle means you can not appl... (more) |
— | almost 5 years ago |
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A: How to remove butter stain from raincoat? You already washed it, so it is probably not as waterproof as it was new. If the pores/fabric are open enough to trap butter and keep it through a wash with dish soap. you have two options. Buy a new one, this one is unlikely to be an effective rain barrier. Rub cinnamon into the area with the ... (more) |
— | almost 5 years ago |
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A: How do I make and test a radar-reflecting hat? Your question implies that having a radar reflecting hat is somehow going to prevent you getting hit by a large ship that is using radar. This is at best wishful thinking. In most cases human powered boats have the right of way, except in narrow channels. A vessel of less than 20 meters in leng... (more) |
— | almost 5 years ago |
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A: How to escape a cave in an emergency situation? Get lucky If you don't know where the exit is, getting out of a cave is a matter of luck. If you have watched T.V. you have seen people using a flame to check for a breeze, but in reality, there is no guarantee that one way or the other will lead to an exit you can use. You might follow the water,... (more) |
— | almost 5 years ago |
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A: Is it OK to throw pebbles and stones in streams, waterfalls, ponds, etc.? Nature is not static, it is always in motion. Let's look at two extremes. A small pothole full of water on the trail can be completely filled with a couple of handfuls of gravel. Expand this to a small pond at a park and have daily visitors tossing gravel from the path in to the pond, and soon th... (more) |
— | almost 5 years ago |
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A: Why would one type of 22lr ammo be louder than another? Assuming both the 40 and 60 grain are actually subsonic (the projectile does not break the sound barrier) and both have similar muzzle velocities, you should expect the 60 grain to be louder. It takes more energy (gun powder) to get the heavier 60 grain projectile to the same speed as the lighter ... (more) |
— | almost 5 years ago |
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A: Why does a fox defecate on my patio, which I use as a feeding station for critters? Stop removing the poop. If you are tired of removing it think how the fox feels about having to replace it! The fox is marking their territory and you keep removing the marks. Per your updated answer you are fine with sharing the patio with the fox. Let the fox know it as well, leave the poop. ... (more) |
— | almost 5 years ago |
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A: Why would a Rocky Mountain Goat be making scrapes in the ground? Because they like it. It feels good, so they do it. Many mammals roll in sand or dirt, presumably to keep parasites away or to help dry themselves after exercise or becoming wet. A sand roll, which is a stall or yard covered with deep sand, is traditionally included as part of stable complexes... (more) |
— | almost 5 years ago |
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A: How to heal a flapper quickly Super Glue... Instead of cutting the flap of skin off, glue it back down with super glue. There is a plethora of blog posts about it. There are specific formulias for medical usage For your first aid kit: 2-Octyl-cyanoacrylate Dermabond SurgiSeal N-2-butyl-cyanoacryla... (more) |
— | almost 5 years ago |
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A: Are there statistics on how often CPR on someone who has been struck by lighting works? This is a partial answer, without the requested statistics. Lighting strikes can disrupt the normal electrical signals in the heart. See Cardiac Effects Of Lightning Strikes Assuming that no other life threatening physical trauma has occurred, CPR can maintain oxygen flow until the heart restarts... (more) |
— | about 5 years ago |
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Leak proof ice container, for RV fridge I have a propane/120 volt refrigerator/freezer in my camper. For safety reasons I turn off the propane when moving. I keep the freezer section mostly full of the blue ice containers, which keeps things cool, for short trips (24hours) between electrical connections. It becomes ineffective for longe... (more) |
— | about 5 years ago |
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Is it possible to make a slingshot from "Natural" resources? According to Wikipedia, slingshots did not exist prior to the invention of vulcanized rubber. Slingshots depend on strong elastic materials, typically vulcanized natural rubber or the equivalent, and thus date no earlier than the invention of vulcanized rubber by Charles Goodyear in 1839 (patente... (more) |
— | about 5 years ago |
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A: Why would cottontail rabbits be hanging out in a gravel parking lot? I have pet house rabbits living in my house and getting on my bed in my experience they prefer harder areas with good traction for resting. Floors are better than beds, carpet is better than hardwood or tile. I would expect that when you see these rabbits, they have all four feet under them. Read... (more) |
— | about 5 years ago |
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What to look for in a portable generator? While shopping for a portable generator I noticed that some very similar seeming generators, have drastically different prices. Presumably there is something besides a brand name that makes a 1000 watt generator twice (or more) expensive then a similar 1000 watt generator. What are the difference... (more) |
— | about 5 years ago |
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A: Portable power generator ballpark fuel consumption Generator run time per gallon varies greatly by manufacture. Just like gas mileage varies per vehicle. Not all small 4 seat cars, driving the speed limit get the same gas mileage, even though they are doing the same work. Most manufactures include run time per tank or gallon in their literature.... (more) |
— | about 5 years ago |
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A: Mountaineering trousers with short legs Look in the women's section of your favorite clothing supplier. The average woman is shorter than the average man, which means there are often smaller sizes in these selections. They also have some options that are not available in mens clothes. Unfortunately Women's clothes often have small po... (more) |
— | about 5 years ago |
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A: Activities at the campsite There are some good ideas in the existing answer. We camp all over the US, and almost never in the same campground twice. We camp because we travel with pets. Our camp is our mobile homebase. Because the best tent sites are always taken by locals who know the best sites. We have upgraded to a sm... (more) |
— | about 5 years ago |
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How to find natural salt licks? There are a number of places where salt can easily be found at or near the surface. Notably Salt Lake Utah, but there are also other Salt lick places of note. How would I recognize a natural salt lick if I saw one? Would I need to just stumble across one, or are there signs that will lead to o... (more) |
— | over 5 years ago |
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Salt Vs Smoke as a preservative A recent question about travelling with dried food where the recipe did not include salt caused the OP some concern. As far as I know salt just dries out food. So if you get the food completely dry with out salt, salt is not needed. Salting is used because most bacteria, fungi and other potenti... (more) |
— | over 5 years ago |
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A: Flat bottom boat trolling motor power I found a couple of references. This one has a chart that says the minimum thrust for a 12 foot boat is 30lb, it says 50lb for 17 foot boat, and 101lb for a 22 foot boat. This speedboat artcle says, you should have at least 20 Horse Power for your 800 pound boat. The rule of thumb is ... (more) |
— | over 5 years ago |
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A: Driving in Alaska - Antispray device I used to live in Washington state. There are similar regulations there. As Charlie says in his comment this is "legalese for mud flaps" For passenger cars it is integral to the cars design. Think about a logging truck or semi without a trailer. All those large tires (eight+) on a wet rainy and/o... (more) |
— | over 5 years ago |
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A: What is the best way to cross a wide river in winter? Regardless of the water temperature, trying to swim across a river after an earthquake that brought down a bridge is a probably not a good choice. Underground septic and sewer systems will be damaged, likely contaminating the river for hours to days. Commercial storage facilities for fuel and chemi... (more) |
— | over 5 years ago |