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Jan 23Jan 23

Posted by Druvius

The mindset of people who have zero moral qualms about stealing from people to fund their own lavish lifestyles is amazing to me. (By no means limited to religious leaders, look into "Trump University.") There's something sadistic about it, these ...

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Health & Happiness

Oct 5, 2023Oct 2023

Posted by LiterateHiker

Sunset set the cliffs afire, first gold and then red.

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Posts

Sep 28, 2023Sep 2023

Posted by St-Sinner

He loves backpacking.

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Health & Happiness

Mar 23, 2023Mar 2023

Posted by LiterateHiker

Five favorite hiking photos.

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Love & Relationships

Dec 9, 2022Dec 2022

Posted by LiterateHiker

First date: he acted as if he had discovered a diamond in his nostril.

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Posts

Sep 10, 2022Sep 2022

Posted by SunshineEast

Hi I just joined the group. I hiked the AT, GA2NY99. My trail name was "Sunshine", later modified to "SunshineEast" when I encountered another thru-hiker from Wyoming with the same trailname. She became "SunshineWest". Why does one backpack? ...

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Music Fans

Sep 9, 2022Sep 2022

Posted by Sierra4

Coming Up from 1980 with Paul and Linda and Paul and Linda and Paul, Paul............

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Music Fans

Aug 15, 2022Aug 2022

Posted by Marionville

Good morning…happy Monday to all. - and a cue for a song…from The Happy Mondays. - Step On.

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Silly, Random & Fun

Apr 28, 2022Apr 2022

Posted by Lorajay

I'm not fond of tick tock because it keeps on going but if I copy this link correctly I think you will enjoy it.

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General & Hellos

Mar 30, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by dalefvictor

I wonder what would happen if all the politicians on the planet just disappeared, that way we would not have to put up with all their stupidity and corruption? They have rarely supported their populations, for the money and power of rich would be ...

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General & Hellos

Mar 10, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by BufftonBeotch

The bare unpainted wooden pot and the shamrocks sold on a plastic stick were from the Dollar .25 Tree I had the paints and time.

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Silly, Random & Fun

Dec 13, 2021Dec 2021

Posted by snytiger6

LINKCatholic Diocese in Sicily Apologizes After Bishop Tells Kids Santa Isn’t Real | Hemant Mehta | Friendly Atheist | Patheos

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General & Hellos

Dec 7, 2021Dec 2021

Posted by Beowulfsfriend

Here is a list of the most sinful cities in the US. The article's title says Alabama has 4 of the US's most sinful cities. I've never been to Alabama, and it is not on my list of states I have any desire to visit. I made it to Mississippi while ...

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Gun Control Now

Dec 6, 2021Dec 2021

Posted by SpikeTalon

As a disclaimer, the following post contains an image that some might be sensitive to, but hope that most who view this post take the time to respond honestly. Also, again much thanks to those who took the time to interact on my previous posts in ...

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General & Hellos

Sep 29, 2021Sep 2021

Posted by girlwithsmiles

LINKTreading Lightly | Exploring the UK backpacking

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Memes R Us

Aug 30, 2021Aug 2021

Posted by Kynlei

A useless card.

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Silly, Random & Fun

Mar 19, 2021Mar 2021

Posted by GeorgeRocheleau

I added viagra to the fertilizer.

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QuEsTiOnS oF ThE DaY

Feb 18, 2021Feb 2021

Posted by Boomtarat03

Afternoon question 😁- How are you heathens? I'm back on track 😅😂😂😂 anyways, I got a question.... - What cause are you passionate about? 😉

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Mynd Storm

Feb 17, 2021Feb 2021

Posted by Word

Testing this chat room out. I am not sure how it is programmed. I do not know if chat gets deleted if it is closed out. I posted a picture that went upside down when I posted it in the chat. Stop in the chat and say hello. I would be ...

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Politics

Sep 30, 2020Sep 2020

Posted by snytiger6

LINKCan Someone Please Translate This Christian Argument in Support of Donald Trump? | Hemant Mehta | Friendly Atheist | Patheos

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Music Fans

Sep 27, 2020Sep 2020

Posted by Garf

Berlin - take my breath away

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Health & Happiness

Sep 7, 2020Sep 2020

Posted by LiterateHiker

Have you seen glacial flour?

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Trump Pinata

Jul 29, 2020Jul 2020

Posted by Merseyman1

The president is pushing the coronavirus theories of a Houston doctor Stella Immanuel who also says sexual visitations by demons and alien DNA are at the root of Americans’ common health concerns.Trump retweeted yesterday a clip of a video showing ...

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Camping for adults in Dixie (no children)

Jul 9, 2020Jul 2020

Posted by WonderWartHog99

Petunia and I were watching an hour long camping video. It was about two guys on a five day backpacking trip along the shores of Lake Michigan. "They're gay," concluded Petunia. They were giggly 20 year old guys that laughed at ...

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Uncommon words and their meanings.

Jul 2, 2020Jul 2020

Posted by davers

Repudiate verb (used with object) to reject with disapproval or condemnation: to repudiate a new doctrine.

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General & Hellos

Mar 27, 2020Mar 2020

Posted by t1nick

I've always been a coffee snob. I bought my first espresso machine (a Vesuviano) in 1980. This was long before Keurig or Hamilton Beach even dreamed of offering one. I then went to Bialetti stove top (even had a backpacking version) ...

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Just for Laughs

Mar 23, 2020Mar 2020

Posted by Jetty

LINKWathc till the end 😂 🤣 Balcony Music. Italy vs Spain vs England - YouTube

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Health & Happiness

Dec 22, 2019Dec 2019

Posted by LiterateHiker

Use fresh ingredients when baking. Boy, did I screw up!

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Politics

Dec 2, 2019Dec 2019

Posted by Zapatista

Creepy incoherent uncle Joe strikes again.

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Artists, Masterminds, Makers, and Creators.

Nov 29, 2019Nov 2019

Posted by DavidDuhon

I am working on kayaks number 4 and 5 just now. The first and 2nd were done as kits--this is what is called stitch and glue. Then I realized I could tweak the design from the 2nd kit to use 5x9 (instead of 4x8) okoume (marine plantation grown ...

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Sexy, Naughty, Tasteful Nudes

Oct 26, 2019Oct 2019

Posted by St-Sinner

I love backpacking

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Health & Happiness

Oct 23, 2019Oct 2019

Posted by LiterateHiker

How to get lactic acid out of your muscles

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Hippie Land -

Sep 22, 2019Sep 2019

Posted by sassygirl3869

Art of the Day. The Beatles in colour at Abbey Road!

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Memes R Us

Sep 19, 2019Sep 2019

Posted by Rudy1962

Good advice?

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Love & Relationships

Aug 22, 2019Aug 2019

Posted by LiterateHiker

My story won the "Why I moved here" contest.

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Love & Relationships

Aug 7, 2019Aug 2019

Posted by LiterateHiker

How did you meet your spouse?

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Love & Relationships

Jul 13, 2019Jul 2019

Posted by LiterateHiker

Guests and fish stink after three days.

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Hiking, Backpacking, Travel Photos

Jul 5, 2019Jul 2019

Posted by Zoohome

Hello!!! I am getting myself into national parks. Last year i went to Yellow Stone and Mt. Rushmore This year I convinced the whole family to go to the Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest/Painted Desert and Mesa Verde. No, we are not backpacking. I ...

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Hiking, Backpacking, Travel Photos

Jun 20, 2019Jun 2019

Posted by WonderWartHog99

My first serious back packing trip as an adult was in the Grover Cleveland National Forest. I slowly lumbered up the side of Mount Kong, a foothill with ambition, one summer until I reached the summit on the southern end of the Pacific Crest Trail. ...

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Canadian, eh?

Jun 12, 2019Jun 2019

Posted by Heather2367

Meanwhile in Canada....

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General & Hellos

May 19, 2019May 2019

Posted by RobertFoley

LINKMatt Nelson Knows Exactly How to Convert Atheists | Roll to Disbelieve: Another Christian Thinks He's Figured Out How to Convert Atheists

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My venting diary

May 14, 2019May 2019

Posted by Boomtarat03

20 beautiful quote reminders! If I am feeling down and my mind is full of unknown thoughts, reading life quotes can help me to make it clear.

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General & Hellos

May 13, 2019May 2019

Posted by creative51

The following is for information purposes, so you may understand what The Brights Movement is about. The Brights' Principles 1. The Brights is a constituency of individuals As individuals, we Brights have differing circumstances within which we ...

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Camping for adults in Dixie (no children)

Apr 25, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by WonderWartHog99

I got an e-mail today. It was from a nameless web site administrator -- I kid you not, they're hunting me down now. Congrats! You are now the host of your group "Hiking, Backpackin?g, Travel Photos". This is because the original host is no longer ...

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Hiking, Backpacking, Travel Photos

Apr 25, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by WonderWartHog99

I got a totally unexpected e-mail from a nameless administrator of this web side: "Congrats! You are now the host of your group "Hiking, Backpackin?g, Travel Photos". This is because the original host is no longer a member of the group and you're the...

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Camping for adults in Dixie (no children)

Apr 18, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by WonderWartHog99

My backpacking load limit is 120 pounds. One woman wanted me bring: two tents, a rug, a whisk broom, a propane stove, a teakettle, a skillet, a saucepan, bug spray, sun screen, soap, a washcloth, two air mattresses, a pair of sleeping bags, pillows,...

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Hike, Climb, Paddle

Apr 17, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Charl5

Ok folks, back from 2 weeks on the Appalachian trail through Pennsylvania. I have to say it was thoroughly enjoyable. The trail goes through many towns so food resups are plentiful. Relatively flat but the rocky terrain increased the more north I ...

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Health & Happiness

Mar 28, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by mufassil

Science has been more evil to us than the benefits it yielded.It has created more bullets than medicine tablets ! Vast majority of the great scientific minds are engaged in enhancing our luxurious and lazy living. Are we happier than our forefathers ...

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Health & Happiness

Mar 11, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by LiterateHiker

Sorted a big box of old pictures. Scanned a few...

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Memes R Us

Feb 26, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by EricTrommater

Even lower hanging fruit....

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Photography

Feb 8, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by John_Tyrrell

Winners of the 2019 International Garden Photographer of the Year Competition Some great pictures here. (None by me - post is probably a breach of the rules requiring pictures by members, but I'll risk censure on this. ;-) )

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Vegan\Vegetarian World

Feb 3, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by ArdentAtheist

My breakfast:) ‪Tofu scramble, easy as an egg! Sauté onions and jalapeño’s, add Tofu and spices, cook it, eat it. vegan ...Don’t forget the coffee☕️‬

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Sexual Deviants

Feb 2, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by Charlene

I love nudes..

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Trump Pinata

Jan 30, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by WonderWartHog99

In my group, &AdultTentCampingHikingDixie I was asking about using a small blimp to take overhead pictures during my backpacking adventures. One company said I could use their weather balloon to let rescuers find me in the deep woods. Lordy, who ...

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Hippie Land -

Jan 29, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by sassygirl3869

Here they are! Mick and the boys! What's your favorite Stones tune? I luv "Wild Horses".

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Widow(er)/life partner/significant other

Jan 24, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by joantheloon

When I lost my husband of 22 years in 2002 to ALS, the thing I missed most was our time spent outdoors, we did everything together, Concerts, Canoeing, Camping, Hiking, Backpacking.! I'm still searching for that someone :(

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Camping for adults in Dixie (no children)

Jan 16, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by WonderWartHog99

Neatest piece of backpacking gear I ever found is a pocket rocket. It's a thumb gas burner. It's light and saves space in the backpack -- the two highest priority items on a backpacker's list. Before I got it I used a sterno stove. It was good for...

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Health & Happiness

Jan 2, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by LiterateHiker

Have you had a quick reversal of feelings?

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Memes R Us

Dec 29, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by mistymoon77

Intermission

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Not with the Her’d

Dec 20, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by 48thRonin

Ouch indeed

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Health & Happiness

Dec 4, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by LiterateHiker

Do you enjoy fixing things?

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CLASSIC ROCK RULES

Nov 3, 2018Nov 2018

Posted by KKGator

3 Dog Night - Liar

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Sun Moon Stars

Oct 15, 2018Oct 2018

Posted by joantheloon

I love to camp ! Back when my husband was alive and well, we used to go camping and hiking, then we started backpacking, because I felt embarrassed to be on the same trail as those carrying a full pack, when I was only carrying a day pack. We had ...

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Love & Relationships

Sep 24, 2018Sep 2018

Posted by LiterateHiker

Can't stand constantly barking, hyper little dogs

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Metal, Punk, and other Avenues of Aggression

Sep 5, 2018Sep 2018

Posted by mikecagain

Mid day on hump day. I need an energy pick me up. Swingin Utters - Sign it Away

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Out Of The Illusion

Aug 26, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by William_Mary

A NATO-Funded Team is Advising Facebook On Flagging “Propaganda”

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Silly, Random & Fun

Aug 18, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by Sheannutt

The world contains.

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General & Hellos

Aug 12, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by pixiedust

Short: It's Never Too Late- Motivational Video

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Health & Happiness

Aug 11, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by LiterateHiker

Tonight is the Height of the Perseid Meteor Shower

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Music Fans

Jul 18, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by Keymaiden

Badly Drawn Boy 'The Time of Times' <3

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Hike, Climb, Paddle

Jul 15, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by JustKip

Backpacking the John Muir Trail, a couple of miles north of Forrester Pass 1988. Yeah, I was as much a poseur back then as I am today

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Hike, Climb, Paddle

Jul 13, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by Snickers77

Backpacking in the INYO National Forest -- John Muir Wilderness.

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Health & Happiness

Jun 21, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by MermaidSuzy888

Are there any women hikers or backpackers out there? Have you ever done a section hike by yourself? I became a solo backpacker after my hiking partner & I split up. I found that hiking & camping, by myself & as a woman, was an empowering experience....

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Music Fans

Jun 21, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by raptor28

The Subways - We Don't Need Money To Have A Good Time

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Music, Movies & Books

Jun 19, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by sassysapiosexual

Anyone seen Wes Anderson’s ‘Isle Of Dogs’? Let’s discuss.

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Bible Belt Survivors

May 15, 2018May 2018

Posted by CarolinaGirl60

I’m wondering how many of us came from dysfunctional homes, and how it’s affected our values and belief/non-belief? I’ll go first: My mother had narcissistic personality disorder with histrionic and borderline features; my dad was her main ...

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Health & Happiness

Apr 24, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by Johanvail

Back packing

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Memes R Us

Apr 20, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by phxbillcee

Still Friday, still 4/20...

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"Positive Vibes"

Apr 20, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by ArtemisDivine

Rebel Wilson made me smile today

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General & Hellos

Apr 20, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by MartinBradt

Hi, friends. Any woman intending to be near Carson City or Reno soon? Let me know, and we can meet.

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General & Hellos

Apr 2, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by Matty_Wander

Goodnight! From East and I. May the moon bring you great slumber.

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General & Hellos

Feb 25, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by AmiSue

Shelly with a 'tude. One of my 4 red eared sliders. "Critter Corner Group"

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 2, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by Matty_Wander

“There is new life in the soil for every man. There is healing in the trees for tired minds and for our overburdened spirits, there is strength in the hills, if only we will lift up our eyes. Remember that nature is your great restorer.” - Calvin...

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General & Hellos

Jan 31, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by Matty_Wander

“It doesn’t interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for – and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart’s longing. It doesn’t interest me how old you are. I want to know if you will risk looking like a fool – ...