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I've read about the algae projects, too. They're pretty interesting and show promise. Of course there is no silver bullet, but it's still an alternative that should be researched -- especially if they can discover a way to generate biofuels more efficiently without needing to clear large tracts of land. Then again, if everyone were vegetarians, imagine how much more land there would be to grow biofuels. Just saying.

I have one. It's been pretty good. One time I had trouble rigging it in deep powder snow because I couldn't get the snow to pack down enough to hold the guy lines -- but I was able to fix the problem by tossing some rocks on top of the buried snow anchors. Luckily we were near a rock outcropping. I imagine it wouldn't be the best in high winds, so I'm not sure how it would fair on volcanos and such. The other thing I don't really like is that I don't have any trekking poles when the tent is rigged, and sometimes I want to leave the tent rigged for the day but want to take my poles with me. I guess I could just collapse the tent or something. I've never had it in a serious downpour, but if it was raining hard I'd probably be heading back home anyway.

Whatever is wrong with you guys, I hope they have a pill for it.

Have you found your nature valley yet, ivan?

So, my 7 yo son and I were discussing politics tonight. Specifically, we were discussing Senator Obama's position on various issues. "What's a senator," he asked. "Well, that's a person who's job it is to come up with new laws." "I think he made a mistake, Dad. Why would anyone want to be President? The President doesn't get to do anything cool. When I grow up I want to be a senator and take away all the taxes." "But, how will the government get any money? How will they build roads, and pay soldiers?" I asked. "Easy. The soldiers can just keep the loot they get in the war," he replied. I laughed. "Well, what if it's peacetime. How would you pay them?" He looked at me confused. "Why would we pay for soldiers if there's no war? Can't they get other jobs?"

I only *look* homeless

you made me rofl

he's just telling you that because chicks dig climbers, and he wants them all for himself.

I'm sure that you could find people on this board to give you some instruction. Also, you might think about hiring a guide for a weekend, if you've got cash. If you're smart (and brave), and that doesn't appeal to you, then READ, READ, READ, grab a friend, do some practice in the yard, and then go out and do something easy. I'm sure people on this board could recommend some easy objectives.

I'd look at the wheel bearing. If it is the wheel bearing, you'll want to get that fixed soon.

I'm saving the world.

Whore is such a nasty word.

hes only acting??

I've never been tied down

THere you go, trying to tie me down with your rules. Don't legislate my body!

I want to marry a rich guy.

So, Arch, I'm confused. Do you think prostitution should be illegal?

Arrested, cited, and released. Oooh, what a deterent! It seems like more of a nuisance and hassle than anything really harmful to them. And enforcement is arbitrary and hardly comprehensive. Thanks for making my point. So why waste the time and money?

does masturbation count as rehearsal? Cause if so, raindawg's got some 'splainin to do.

You're right. It works out so much better for them when they are arrested.

Personally, I could never pay for sex. I don't like sex without love. Plus, I'm way too shy for that kind of thing. But I don't really care what other people are into. Hell, I'm into weird shit, too. Life is too short for arbitrary rules. Maybe if people didn't depend on other people for their own happiness, there wouldn't be so much hurt. Easier said than done, I guess. Shit, what do I know?

If their wives didn't care, would you?

You might call it rehearsal. I might call it perseverance. Tomato. Tamato. Let's call the whole thing off.

you guys are making me anxious.