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Posts by Sigma‭

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Q&A Help! I found a lost dog - what do I do next?

I was working today when I saw a small dog run across the road in front of my apartment, narrowly being missed by a car. I went out and lured the dog in with a hotdog, brought her to my apartment, ...

3 answers  ·  posted 2y ago by Sigma‭  ·  edited 2y ago by Monica Cellio‭

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Q&A What are some good games or activities to do on a hike?

A few friends and I regularly play board games and RPGs together. We are planning a casual hiking and camping trip. We will go by car to the trailhead and hike in with our gear, tent camp overnight...

4 answers  ·  posted 2y ago by Sigma‭  ·  last activity 6mo ago by Michael‭

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Q&A How do you train a horse that bites humans not to?

I worked in high school with rescue horses, some VERY mouthy ones among them. There were two main issues: some had been hand fed treats and would nip in expectation of a tasty snack. The others wer...

posted 4y ago by Sigma‭

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Q&A What are some good ways to go outdoors in a city while safely social distancing?

I live in a downtown urban center. Normally I exercise by going to the gym or by taking long walks around the different neighborhoods or some local hiking trails in parks. Current social distancin...

1 answer  ·  posted 4y ago by Sigma‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭

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Q&A How to cut and seal backpack straps?

I assume you mean the nylon webbing straps. There are a couple good ways to do this! I recommend a practice run or two with the unwanted end so you have a good idea what you're doing. Also, make su...

posted 4y ago by Sigma‭  ·  edited 4y ago by Sigma‭

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Q&A Adjusting derailleur with bike upside down, is it ok?

Yes, turning the bike upside down is the best way to adjust the derailleur without a bike stand. It puts the derailleur closer to you and keeps both wheels and pedals free of the ground. The only s...

posted 4y ago by Sigma‭

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Photo Contest 2021 - February - Rain Storms

This photo was taken on the evening of October 10th, 2018 in Atlanta. It was remarkably clear and everything visible was reflecting the streaks of falling water.

posted 3y ago by Sigma‭

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Q&A What are these small plants with red berries at around 9,000 ft in Colorado

That is almost certainly some variety of wintergreen, likely alpine wintergreen (Gaultheria humifusa). See http://science.halleyhosting.com/nature/cascade/5petal/heath/gaultheria/humifusa.html for ...

posted 4y ago by Sigma‭

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Q&A Is it safe to use a slightly rusty butane canister?

I was sorting some old camping equipment at my parents' house and found several butane canisters for a camp stove. One of them has some rust on the metal around the shoulders; it's slightly pitted ...

1 answer  ·  posted 3y ago by Sigma‭  ·  last activity 3y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭