cabin fever

going through this whole google+ thing in my profile..

2013-12-16T21:15:00.000-07:00

I had almost forgotten I had this. This doesn't quite remind me of the old bbs days. I remember wanting to make this a hiking blog. It's easy to fall back into sedentary ways. I keep "reminding" myself to check out when they do the volunteer trail improvement thing ahead of time instead of groaning about missing it at the last minute because I forgot to write it on my calendar ahead of time. Anyhoo. I browsed back to this post here: http://revatman.blogspot.com/2007/09/my-first-pot-smoking-experience.html and it still trips me out to this day. It was a pretty crazy adventure. And it was a pretty shitty thing to do to that hardware store owner. I don't know if they're even still in business. I'm going to take a look at a google map and see if I can figure out which store it was and tell them what I did and pay them back for it.

Not really crazy

2010-10-25T20:43:00.001-06:00

When I was a teenager I had this switchblade comb. Looked just like a switchblade, but with a comb, obviously.

One day my step-mom Pam was in the kitchen. I walked up behind her and flicked open this comb and said "you know I've had just about enough of your shit."

She just about jumped out of her skin. Hahaha. Because she thought I was going to cut her.

Hahaha.

I guess you had to be there.

I've started..

2010-04-09T20:39:00.000-06:00

a totally separate blog for the hiking and camping stuff. It felt really weird having a blog that was about hiking and camping that I also posted music to. I feel a lot better about separating the two.

the hiking and camping blog is hardly started yet. but I feel a lot more comfortable posting music here knowing that outdoor freaks won't be offended by the whole music posting thing.

heading off for vacation tomorrow. I think I can manage to start posting more tunage and that when I get back.

hope the weather is great wherever you're at. it's still very wintery here.

My Review of Leatherman Juice S2

2009-12-19T23:29:00.001-07:00

Originally submitted at REI

This cutting-edge multi-tool features a bevy of useful tools and distinctive burnt-orange anodized handles, contoured for comfort.

Mostly what I need, not lots of junk

By Jerry from Montana from West Yellowstone, MT on 12/19/2009

Gift: No

Pros: Sharp Blade, Comfortable Grip, Functional

Cons: Bends

Best Uses: Camping

Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer

I wanted a multitool specifically for hiking and camping out of a backpack. I spent quite a while shopping for one that had the few things I need without a whole bunch of things that I don't need. My requirements are very minimalist. I need:

1. A pair of pliers. Early last summer my buddy had a zipper blowout on his backpack. It required both his and my pliers to get the teeth lined back up so he could close the zipper. A pair of pliers is a must. One minor issue with these. When I'm squeezing down on the pliers, there's the tiniest bit of flex in the tool that I'm a little concerned about. I worry that one day when I'm really bearing down on something with the pliers, it's gonna break.

2. A pair of scissors. For opening freeze-dried meals, mostly. But also if I need to cut bandages. For certain tasks a knife doesn't work as well as a pair of scissors. I like the scissors on this. I like the feel on the thumb. The blades are a nice size.

3. A good sharp knife that's not too big and not too small. For a large knife I'll carry a separate large knife. This one is a little larger than a paring knife. It locks open so I know it's not going to fold when I'm using it.

Aside from those three things, I don't really need much else. Here's some thoughts on the other gadgets:

A can opener is okay to have, but not really necessary. When I hike into the back country of Yellowstone I'm not lugging cans of food, I'm carrying lighter dehydrated or freeze dried food. I suppose I could picture going on a day hike and stuffing a can of chili into my pack, in which case a can opener would be useful.

I'm trying to think if any of the camping or hiking gear I have has screws of any kind. The screwdrivers are pretty small and take up little space, so it's not bothersome to have them there.

This tool does NOT have: a file (I don't need it), tweezers (I have a good pair in my emergency kit, don't need an extra), a toothpick (I can whittle one with the knife), extra knives (I just need the one).

This isn't quite the perfect hiking/camping/backpacking multitool, but it's the closest I've been able to find. The real trick was finding a multi tool that had both pliers AND scissors, without having 20 other things on it. Take a look for yourself. Look at all the multitools that have both pliers and scissors and see how many extra gadgets they have.

This is a cool little tool

(legalese)

re: my last post..

2009-12-03T09:45:00.001-07:00

I posted my mediafire stoner rock folder for people to scan through. I'm gonna be closing that in about a week. so grab what you want.

I think I posted this already, but I'm not sure...

2009-11-12T20:33:00.002-07:00

unreleased Unida. Produced by Ric Ruben.

I'm durnk as fuck. No graphic. No description. Here ya go.

http://www.mediafire.com/?i1mbnm0sy3a

It's the shiznit.

Slayina is especially great. Would have done great on the radio, if they'd gone that direction. Fuckin' a right.

My Review of Snow Peak Titanium Double-Wall Cup

2009-09-28T21:18:00.001-06:00

Originally submitted at REI

Keep your beverages piping hot and reduce weight in your pack--this lightweight cup features insulating double-wall construction.

Spendy price but a really good mug

By Jerry from Montana from West Yellowstone, Montana on 9/28/2009

Gift: No

Pros: Easy To Clean, Durable, Lightweight, Compact, Stable

Best Uses: Hiking, Backpacking

Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer

What Is Your Gear Style: Minimalist

I've taken this camping into Yellowstone a couple times now and it's great! I'm still shopping for the perfect bowl/saucepan setup for me so I've used this for mugs of stew and chili. It seems to retain the heat for a long time.

I like the mesh bag that comes with it. I can put a 2oz bottle of Campsuds into the mug and then jam a bandana in with it (for cleaning things). Then I just cinch it into the mesh and stuff it into the bottom of my pack. I know the Campsuds aren't going to come out into my pack and make a mess.

(legalese)

My Review of REI Jungle Juice Plus Insect Repellent Spray - 4 oz.

2009-09-28T20:42:00.001-06:00

Originally submitted at REI

Find instant relief from biting insects with this easy-to-apply and long-lasting lotion that is 3 repellents in 1.

Not great for heavy infestations

By Jerry from Montana from West Yellowstone, Montana on 9/28/2009

Gift: No

Pros: Easy To Apply

Cons: Not effective

Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer

I used this a few weeks ago on a back country camping trip near Shoshone Lake in Yellowstone. In areas where there were small amounts of mosquitoes it worked pretty well, however the bugs around the lake are very very thick, and this stuff is almost useless. It kept most of the pests at bay but I was still continually harassed.

It wasn't durable at all. One application lasted maybe an hour at most. I was constantly having to put on more.

I'm not the biggest fan of DEET but a higher concentration works way better. My buddy had a spray that was 98% DEET, and that's what kept us alive during the trip.

(legalese)

How to camp overnight in yellowstone park

2009-08-13T10:52:00.001-06:00

"It was a blast! Had a bison ramble right past our camp site!"

How I did it: Found a buddy who digs camping too. We egged each other into it. Had to watch a vid at the back country office about back country safety. Had to reserve the camp site ahead of time. We picked one maybe a bit far in for a first over-nighter. But it was worth it.

Lessons & tips: Get the right gear and just go for it!

Resources: REI.COM for all the cool camping gear you'll need. Plus there's lots of tips and pointers from experts there.

It took me 4 years.

It made me woot

See more progress on: camp overnight in yellowstone park

follow up to my last Brant Bjork/Facebook post...

2009-08-03T00:18:00.002-06:00

Monster Magnet also has a page there, and Dave himself sometimes posts stuff.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Dave-Wyndorf-Monster-Magnet/102835440192?ref=ts

Brant Bjork is on Facebook.

2009-08-02T23:49:00.004-06:00

so add him as a friend.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/brant.bjork?ref=nf

Bored and felt like posting something here..

2009-06-26T23:01:00.001-06:00

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Originally uploaded by revatman

Trying to get various life things together (as always) so I haven't been around posting much. So I thought I'd post this from my flickr page.

My Review of Justin's Organic Nut Butter Blend - 1.15 oz.

2009-06-13T21:08:00.001-06:00

REI

Justin's Organic Nut Butter Blend is the perfect snack for people on the go!

Quick tasty snack for a hiking trip

Jerry from Montana West Yellowstone, MT 6/13/2009

Gift: No

Pros: Flavorful, Nutritious, Lightweight

Best Uses: Backpacking, As a Snack, Quick Boost

Describe Yourself: Casual Adventurer

I took some of these on a quick day hike in Yellowstone. They're small and fit into a hip pouch great.

I've read reviews on other sites that complained about them having sugar. But from what I can tell, there's no refined sugar. The sweeteners are honey or maple sugar, and are meant as flavorings.

Any future order I place with REI is going to include some of these.

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the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion - Mo' Width (repost @320)

2009-06-02T09:40:00.002-06:00

allmusic sez:

Recorded in 1992, Mo' Width is somewhat of a precursor to 1993's Extra Width. The album introduces some of the experimental '70s-style recording techniques that come to fruition on Extra Width, and the songs sound as if they were written contemporaneously. Spencer and company, however, have yet to develop the innovative and gritty blues-rock fusion that defines their later work, and so the record may fail to impress most casual listeners. Collectors, though, will find Mo' Width, with its alternate version of "Afro" and guest appearance by Kurt Hoffman of They Might Be Giants, a solid and likeable album which won't just gather dust on their shelves. The off-the-cuff playing style, lo-fi recording, and intermittent bottle smashing contribute to an overall live performance feel, and the Blues Explosion always sounded better live anyway.

get it here:

Mo' Width

wow, "Magic" GuitarBand?

2009-02-04T13:09:00.000-07:00

more of a toy than anything, but it's sure fun to play with.

sorry...

2009-02-01T23:37:00.000-07:00

my last music post, Nebula - Heavy Psych, somehow I got the wrong file linked. man I'm a dope.

it's fixed.

finally figured the tagging stuff here...

2009-01-27T20:58:00.003-07:00

so I'm going back and tagging all my old posts with relevant identifiers. shit like "pot" and band names and "story" (which is weird autobiographical stuff ya'll might find amusing). probably take me a few days to get it caught up, but hang in there.

again, props and thanks to you folks who've bothered to stop by here. I'll try to make it worth your while.

okay, gonna get caught up with some older stuff... [fixed]

2009-01-27T20:35:00.006-07:00

Here's "Heavy Psych" by Nebula. Freakin' awesome.

Very spacey, aptly named album. Same laid-back singing style from Eddie Glass. Heavy thumping bass.

Man, I'm so bad at this review shit.

The guitars sound like a pignose amped through a marshall stack.

Okay, here's my review.

Smoke a big fat doob. Crank this to 11. Smoke another big fat doob.

There ya go.

right here

the door to the dumpster just slammed down on my fuckin' head...

2009-01-25T06:03:00.000-07:00

minor blood and major pain.

This is probably my favorite Incredible Hulk episode.

2009-01-19T06:11:00.001-07:00

It's got a mad scientist.

When he leaves another hot chick in another town, it's always heart-wrenching.

to you Mac users, don't forget that the Dictionary on your computer also does Wikipedia lookups

2009-01-01T12:20:00.000-07:00

I really haven't been around blogging that much..

2008-12-31T18:32:00.000-07:00

but my 'recently loved tracks' on last.fm gets a fair amount of action.

i'm really sorry I haven't been posting much..

2008-12-25T19:02:00.002-07:00

I get into these grand funks. I have a whole huge shitpile of killer diller tunes I wanna share, but I just can't seem to conjure the right mood to pick out an album, write an original review, zip the tunes, upload it, etc.

winter is coming on. and I go batshit without something to do. so I 'spect I'll be more busy, coming up.

for those of you who've bothered to drop by my site, I appreciate your attention. peace and love.

minus 13 Fahrenheit

2008-12-14T04:33:00.000-07:00

made a really good sammich

2008-11-26T11:51:00.000-07:00

Started out with a slice of toasted honey wheat bread. Added a layer of Adam's Natural Peanut Butter (chunky):

Then some Welch's Concord Grape Jelly:

Next, BACON!!

Another slice of toasted honey wheat bread:

Oh man, this is GOOOOD!