her hiking shoes

by HOSTMEIR on NOVEMBER 30, 2011

her hiking shoes

Image by karigee

Question by Hualing Hualing: Going with my friends to go hiking, but not

for hiking shoes. Can you introduce me some good shoes website?

Best answer:

Answer by David Lei

Well, for this winter, I think nike hiking shoe would be suitable for you.

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My Hiking Shoe

by HOSTMEIR on NOVEMBER 29, 2011

My Hiking Shoe

Image by JinxiBoo

Question by rrutia: Where can I find cheap but good hiking shoes in Seattle

WA?

location can be close to the space needle

Best answer:

Answer by icon

r.e.i.

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Bad hiking shoes! NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Bad hiking shoes! Image by dgphilli Question by FashionE101: Where can i buy girls‘ hiking shoes? well

im about to go camping and i need some hiking shoes. it has to be cheap and i can go to a store and buy

it. i need it by monday Best answer: Answer by **dAnCe**Lands End or [...]

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not hiking shoes NOVEMBER 27, 2011

not hiking shoes Image by EssG Question by Leonardo Torrellas: Are hiking shoes really needed? Im

going to make some hiking trails when i go to Iceland and i was wondering if I really need to buy hiking

shoes? i have my Addidas tennis shoes which im always fine with. Best answer: Answer by TheManNo,

[...]

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My hiking shoes NOVEMBER 26, 2011

My hiking shoes Image by GrahamKing Question by John: What are some brands that make good hiking

shoes? Best answer: Answer by JonathanI have been wearing Asics, Salomon and La Sportiva. My

favorite is La Sportiva but it really depends how it fits your foot. I always try a shoe out on a training hike

[...]

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Cold Mornings NOVEMBER 25, 2011

Cold Mornings Image by jamestraceur Beach at mersing. Malaysia. Shoes belong to a fellow

photographer who went off on a beach hike sans shoes… Question by Dirty Harry: Where can I buy deck

shoes and hiking boots in London? I want some cheap and cheerful ones. Any suggestions? I need some

lightweight hiking boots that [...]

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Hiking shoe. Wool socks. On Ridge Trail NOVEMBER 24, 2011

Hiking shoe. Wool socks. On Ridge Trail Image by daveynin Old Rag Mountain @ Shenandoah Nat‘l

Park, Virginia Question by George: Is it inappropriate to wear a blazer/sports coat with hiking shoes?

Best answer: Answer by Jennifer FYeah, I don‘t see any matching going on with that. Give your answer

to this question below!

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i105/365 – shoes NOVEMBER 23, 2011

i105/365 – shoes Image by klugi looking for the perfectly elegant, heavy duty, all purpose hiking and

dress shoe we had a look at the waldviertler and found shoes that are probably suited best for this job.

my custom tailored black and burgundy ‗Jaga‘ will be delivered in 6 weeks. can‘t possibly wear brown

shoes [...]

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Tina Hiking NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Tina Hiking Image by lancefisher Tina is so hard-core, hiking in tennis shoes in this. Question by

gummybear: Should you jog in hiking shoes? I am thinking of purchasing some hiking shoes for hiking,

but I don‘t go that often, so I was wondering if you should do activities like sports in them. Best answer:

[...]

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Ready for The Next Hike

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Ready for The Next Hike Image by cogdogblog Yesterday‘s romp in the snow took care of cleaning the

mud off my hiking boots. Question by billy billabong: I‘m looking to buy a good pair of hiking shoes with

a goretex liner,not sure which are best.? i have looked at different makes and noticed that Salomon [...]

Backpack Oasis

by HOSTMEIR on NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Backpack Oasis

Image by Whirling Phoenix

A silly photo of the collection of backpacks I‘ve amassed over the last 4 years. Crazy.

Question by Austin T: I am looking for a two week overnight hiking trip

within the United States or Canada, where should I go?

I am an experienced hiker that is looking for a beautiful two week hiking trip. I would

prefer trails with little to no facilities as I have my own equipment to sustain me for two

weeks.

Best answer:

Answer by telewheelsmike

Appalachian Trail

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Ready to Hike

by HOSTMEIR on NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Ready to Hike

Image by nateOne

Question by wdt: I’m new to hiking/backpacking, what is some basic

equipment I need to start?

Best answer:

Answer by for the halibut

http://www.simplebackpacking.com/support-files/3season-gear-checklist.pdf

This link has a pretty good packing list.

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Baker Beach NOVEMBER 27, 2011

Baker Beach Image by tychay Blogged in The Woodwork: Faking Long Exposure Baker Beach Baker

Beach, San Francisco, California Nikon D3, Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G, Gitzo G1228LVL tripod, Really

Right Stuff BH-55 ballhead Aperture 2.0 (raw fine tuning, spot & patch) nik Color Efex Pro (pro

contrast, classical soft focus) Photoshop (heal) 10 multi-exposures, 1/100sec @ [...]

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Hiking with new equipment NOVEMBER 26, 2011

Hiking with new equipment Image by tychay As we were hiking, Caitlin wanted to practice with my

portrait lens. Equipment: Gitzo 11228LVL tripod, Really Right Stuff BH-55 ballhead, and Tamrac Digital

Zoom 4 bag (which I don‘t use anymore). Filter: polarizer; warming Adjustment: manual white balance;

smart sharpening; remove magenta; velvia Issue: Flickr loves to [...]

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Define Jacket for yoga, hiking and skiing NOVEMBER 25, 2011

Define Jacket for yoga, hiking and skiing Image by lululemon athletica Define Jacket – From hiking the

hill or hitting the slopes, this jacket is the definition to it all – Made with 4-way stretch luon, hugs your

body in all the right places with comfort – A fitted medium length jacket – Zipper garage [...]

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North shore hiking NOVEMBER 24, 2011

North shore hiking Image by andrew cutting Question by Kira: What style does this sound like? Hair:

Shoulder length and center parted, naturally black and straight, no products or heat tools, generally

worn in pigtails or held back with bandana or headband. Tops: white tank top with Alice from Alice in

Wonderland on it; white [...]

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I Need an LL Bean Walking Stick NOVEMBER 23, 2011

I Need an LL Bean Walking Stick Image by superfluity L‘oph rues her lack of yuppie hiking equipment

accessories. Fortunately, she‘s only 20′ from the safety of the great indoors. Question by Dara: What

style does this outfit sounds like (for a man)? Makeup: Black mascara with black glittery eyeliner and

silver nail polish Hair: waist [...]

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Logging equipment, Sedro Wooley NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Logging equipment, Sedro Wooley Image by brewbooks Logging equipment, Sedro Wooley

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wildflower accessory NOVEMBER 22, 2011

wildflower accessory Image by jamie h Shirley Lake hike / Squaw Valley Question by : I‘m looking to buy

my 1st whitewater kayak & accessories. I‘m 23, female ,5‘3, 108 lbs, advice please? I‘ve had a little

practice doing rolls in pools, etc. and I have plenty of friends that can help me out in [...]

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pelicans hate litter NOVEMBER 21, 2011

pelicans hate litter Image by megankhines pile of garbage can accessories behind the circus world

museum Question by xXlove and sorrowXx: Anyone want to design an outfit for me? Whoever designs

the outfit I like best will get 10 points! I‘m 17, if age matters. Style: I adore goth-style clothes, and some

emo and punk [...]

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Hiking Backpacking The right backpacking for hiker Backpacking – Thursday – Thomas, Emil, Skip, Eric, Chris at Pedlar River

by HOSTMEIR on NOVEMBER 30, 2011

Backpacking – Thursday – Thomas, Emil, Skip, Eric, Chris at Pedlar River

Image by Vicky TGAW

Question by Who: Pennsylvania Hiking+Backpacking – Appalachian Trail?

In the Pennsylvania (Philadelphia to be exact – But I don‘t mind driving) area.

Looking to do a good 2 or 3 day backpacking trip in the area, where is a good website that

has a list of trail heads, or other information, or even simply personal experience of great

places to hike and backpack in the Pennsylvania area? Looking for moderately difficult

trials, but nothing extreme. Thank you!

Best answer:

Answer by leonard h

Just go to Eastern Mountain Sports in Philadelphia and check out their

maps/guidebooks. The Appalachian Trail is the King of all Trails in the US, and you

should experience it if you haven‘t before. You‘ll have to take a trail name and if you run

into a guy named Foxfire, hey, that might be me! Sorry, I don‘t know about any other

trails in PA; I‘ve only done the AT.

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Backpacking – Thursday – Camp by Brown Mountain Creek

by HOSTMEIR on NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Backpacking – Thursday – Camp by Brown Mountain Creek

Image by Vicky TGAW

Question by jp the one: is hiking or hiking backpacking good for weightloss?

Is walking with 40 lbs or more on your body good for weightloss? If you‘re an avid hiker

then I would like your insight in this. Thanks in advance

Best answer:

Answer by Josh Bannon

P90X is the answer

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Hike Break NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Hike Break Image by fsamuels Question by ♥♥♥i will always love you♥♥♥: scared of backpacking/hiking

because of wild life..help me please? I LOVE the outdoors. I like exploring and the woods and

mountains. I want to go backpacking or hiking through like back country areas but i am so scared of wild

life such as [...]

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Hiking Along the Coast NOVEMBER 27, 2011

Hiking Along the Coast Image by meganpru Sen, his dad, and the dogs went on a 4-day backpacking trip

on the north part of the Lost Coast. Question by Sha Nay Nay: What is a good Hiking/Backpacking

Company? I am looking for one like Swiss Army or Gerber Knives. A good, brand name company.

Thanks! [...]

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Kevin and Brian hiking NOVEMBER 26, 2011

Kevin and Brian hiking Image by Brian‘s gallery of shenanigans Hiking up Sunset trail in Big Basin state

park Question by JuJaB: I am going hiking/backpacking for the first time alone? Any suggestions? Food,

water, etc. I am not going to be doing any rock climbing just foot hiking. THanks I am going to a [...]

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Backpacking – Saturday – Nubs Tree

NOVEMBER 25, 2011

Backpacking – Saturday – Nubs Tree Image by Vicky TGAW View my blog at tgaw.wordpress.com

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hiking the Grand Canyon NOVEMBER 24, 2011

hiking the Grand Canyon Image by Rick McCharles Question by Christine Y: What are the best boots for

backpacking/day hiking with some light scrambiling? Best answer: Answer by V KYou should try the

Asolo Fusion 95 GTX‘s they are great for the kind of use you described. Give your answer to this question

below!

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Hiking Cascade Canyon – Grand Teton National Park NOVEMBER 23, 2011

Hiking Cascade Canyon – Grand Teton National Park Image by Al_HikesAZ This is a view in Cascade

Canyon in Grand Teton National Park. I hiked from Jenny Lake through Cascade Canyon to Lake

Solitude. One of the most scenic and enjoyable hikes I have ever hiked. Question by Molly: What hiking

boot is good for [...]

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Day 184 – Packing for a long trip NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Day 184 – Packing for a long trip Image by LShave Melvin stopped by my room today to borrow my

giant hiking backpack. I used it to bring half of my earthly possessions to El Salvador (the other half

being in my giant duffel bag), and now Melvin is going to use it to bring [...]

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Hiking in Taos, summer 1970 driving trip – 2 NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Hiking in Taos, summer 1970 driving trip – 2 Image by Ed Yourdon My June 26, 1970 journal says the

following: "We left New Mexico this morning after spending five days in the Taos area — much better

than the desert areas of southern New Mexico and Texas. The highlight of the Taos visit was [...]

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Hiking Camping

Mattresses The right mattresses for hiker Ben‘s stag

by HOSTMEIR on NOVEMBER 30, 2011

Ben’s stag

Image by higgott

Question by A: I am going camping for 7 days how many of each type of

clothing will I need?

I am going camping for 7 days. I sometimes wet the bed on weekend camping trips. So

how many of each type of clothing should I bring?

Best answer:

Answer by thexexed

I‘d double up on everything. Triple for everything below your pee line.

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in my luxe tent

by HOSTMEIR on NOVEMBER 29, 2011

in my luxe tent

Image by c a i tlin

Question by Mac: What word or phrase in Spanish best describes an

enclosed camping trailer?

It‘s a tough one to trust to a dictionary. I‘m talking about one of those 20-foot enclosed

trailers for camping bed air mattresses. with beds, kitchen, bathroom, all miniature, to

two behind your truck.

Edit: er, make that ―TOW behind your truck.‖

Best answer:

Answer by Americo G

casa rodante

remolque

cámper

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Temporary Bedroom NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Temporary Bedroom Image by Ran Yaniv Hartstein

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Camping In Style NOVEMBER 26, 2011

Camping In Style Image by nospuds This is a little place called The Camel Camp near Osyan. There was

a full bathroom behind the back flap. We could ring the little bell for cold beers whenever we wanted =)

Question by KrzyMom2: Camping Room Ideas for a Toddler Boy? Our son has a camping theme [...]

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Kitty Bunk Bed NOVEMBER 25, 2011

Kitty Bunk Bed Image by iamdez And here‘s them relaxing Question by laneacowgirl………..: Which is

better a bed in breakfest or Lake of the Ozarks or Boat House or log cabin or just camping ? Which is

better ? Plus why can‘t i just find a nice log cabin in Illinois for rent not taken [...]

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Camping at Milkwood NOVEMBER 24, 2011

Camping at Milkwood Image by PermaCultured We opted for the option to camp on-site, and we were so

right! The super comfortable tents were prepared for us ahead of time and equipped with folding camp

beds. It was truly camping Hilton-style. Milkwood Permaculture Farm, October 2010 Question by

tiacannpitts: where do you find camp style [...]

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Petanque With Pianos NOVEMBER 23, 2011

Petanque With Pianos Image by Jim Purbrick A game developed at Euro FOO Camp 2006. Petanque

because we were on the continent. Pianos because it was Second Life. Graphics by Alice Taylor. Question

by FlOwErGaL: What would happen if my child were to wet the bed at camp? I‘m sending my daughter

to leadership camp [...]

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Petanque With Pianos And Sofas NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Petanque With Pianos And Sofas Image by Jim Purbrick A game developed at Euro FOO Camp 2006.

Petanque because we were on the continent. Pianos and sofas because it was Second Life. Graphics by

Alice Taylor. Question by sxc_bby_gurl_xo: Does wearing my training bra to bed at camp make me a

lesbian? So i was [...]

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The master bedroom in the cabin NOVEMBER 21, 2011

The master bedroom in the cabin Image by Jordon This is a photo of our bedroom. Complete with a 3/4

bed that is pretty crowded with Wendy and I but when the dog decides this should be her bed as well…

it‘s too crowded. Question by marmalade: I need to buy a air bed for [...]

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Beds NOVEMBER 20, 2011

Beds Image by James Almond Question by amberc0102: Why does my boxer pee on the bed after

camping and other activities? I have a 2 and 1/2 year old boxer. She is technically my boyfriends but

we‘ve been living together for awhile now. We recently moved a couple of months ago but this started

about [...]

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Book Picture The right pictures for hiker #72 There‘s More to Life Than Books, You Know…

by HOSTMEIR on NOVEMBER 30, 2011

#72 There’s More to Life Than Books, You Know…

Image by Arty Smokes (deaf mute)

"There‘s more to life than books, you know…

But not much more."

(The Smiths – "Handsome Devil")

I love bookshops and libraries and I‘m particularly enamoured of the "librarian look" –

women with glasses and their hair pinned up. Every Thursday I pop into the local

Waterstones, mainly because I fancy a woman that works there on that day. The problem

is that I have to buy something in order to have a reason to talk to her. It‘s becoming an

expensive habit and also means I have more books on my shelves than I‘ll ever be able to

read.

This week I finally picked up The Perks of Being a Wallflower, which I‘d not seen in the

UK before. Foxy woman gave me a bit of a filthy look when I slapped it on the counter,

perhaps because it‘s a very teenage book and I‘m seventy-five years old.

I took the quick snap above while no one was looking. It was a complete rush job as I sat

on the floor in the music section, set the auto-timer on my mobile and pretended to read.

I hadn‘t noticed the bright spotlight that appeared above my head and pretty much

ruined the photo. (See original in comments). No matter which effects settings I used in

Fireworks, I couldn‘t get the glare to fade realistically, so I had to crop it out. I tried

various other effects on the smaller image before deciding to just convert it to black and

white.

This image is a conscious nod to the far superior (and luxuriant) "book pictures" by Miss

A and Vaneska Thomz, but obviously comes from my more "realist" angle.

Now if, you‘ll excuse me, I have some reading to catch up on, so I have an excuse to go

book shopping next week…

Question by heyyy: what are some famous stories i could do parodies off of

for my math picture book?

im making a math (geometry) picture book for a school project. i already thought of ―a

christmas carol,‖ where a little boy says bah humbug to math and then through 3 math

related dreams he realizes that he loves it, etc. but what are some others? please, give me

some of your ideas!

Best answer:

Answer by LJ K

Hansel and Gretel (Disney-type version)…

…when the kids leave crumbs behind to find their way home (if I have the right story; if

not, maybe you know the one I mean)… they could leave numbers behind instead, and

whatever comes along (animals or birds?) to eat the numbers can‘t, but they DO mess up

the order of them. So H & G have to make the right angles (no pun intended) to get home

again.

(THAT was a convoluted answer. [!])

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Books

by HOSTMEIR on NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Books

Image by Cross Duck

Daily Picture using SMC Pentax-A 50mm f1.7 lens. Processed RawTherapee 3.

View On Black

Question by Emily: what are some good titles for a holocaust picture book?

Im doing a holocaust hiking camping book picture and would like some ideas for a titile

for it. My main character is Abigail and she travels to the warsaw ghetto then to treblinka.

Something serious and creative titles would be good =) thanks!

Best answer:

Answer by Eliza

1) A walk through tragedy – Abigail‘s Journey

2) ―Forgive, but never forget‖ *Polish historian‘s quote*

3) Things not forgotten

4) Pulled From The Wreckage – Abigail‘s Journey to Poland

I Hope These Help, and Good Luck On The Book.

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picture books NOVEMBER 28, 2011

picture books Image by annethelibrarian Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library

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Books NOVEMBER 27, 2011

Books Image by henry… Taking my PADI inspiration today from Grac‘s picture, here‘s the teetering pile

of books next to my bed, the titles of which seem to describe my interests pretty comprehensively.

Looking at this in isolation from the rest of my bedroom is weird. Top book recommendation from this

lot – the one [...]

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A French Lesson in Picture NOVEMBER 26, 2011

A French Lesson in Picture Image by perpetualplum From page 5392 of The Book of Knowlege,

copyright 1919 by the Grolier Society of New York and The Educational Book Co. of London. The

illustration is titled "A French Lesson in Picture" The Names of Familiar Things n A Dining Room". This

image was scanned at [...]

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Picking Picture Books NOVEMBER 26, 2011

Picking Picture Books Image by Salem (MA) Public Library Children and parents alike browse picture

books at the Salem (MA) Public Library Children‘s Room in custom-built shelving that gives easy access

to the youngest of readers. Question by mamamouse: Can you think of a catchy title for a children‘s

picture book about the four seasons? [...]

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Latest Books NOVEMBER 24, 2011

Latest Books Image by // Denise // It‘s been a while since I‘ve uploaded a book picture and this is why. I

haven‘t really added to my collection recently. It‘s sad, I know. I JUST finished The White Road, am

currently reading O, Juliet and plan to read Jack Daws soon. Question by irreplaceable.bby: How [...]

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PICTURE BOOKS: Paintings & Their Covers | New Works by Nathan Peck |

01.09.09 NOVEMBER 23, 2011

PICTURE BOOKS: Paintings & Their Covers | New Works by Nathan Peck | 01.09.09 Image by Chicago

Art Department PICTURE BOOKS: Paintings & Their Covers New Works by Nathan Peck For our first

show of 2009, resident artist and CAD co-founder Nathan Peck presents "PICTURE BOOKS," new works

comprising of two series of Photo-Collage-Painting-Books. The [...]

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20101229 – Christmas gifts – microbead pillows, cat fish bowl toy, wire cat,

cookies, books, picture frames, jewelry, sock monkeys – IMG_2540 NOVEMBER 22, 2011

20101229 – Christmas gifts – microbead pillows, cat fish bowl toy, wire cat, cookies, books, picture

frames, jewelry, sock monkeys – IMG_2540 Image by Rev. Xanatos Satanicos Bombasticos (ClintJCL)

Britt and Chris gave us the cookie and brownie jars again. We made the brownies for Clint‘s party this

year. We‘re going to make the cookies [...]

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20101229 – Christmas gifts – microbead pillows, cat fish bowl toy, wire cat,

cookies, books, picture frames, jewelry, sock monkeys – IMG_2540 NOVEMBER 22, 2011

20101229 – Christmas gifts – microbead pillows, cat fish bowl toy, wire cat, cookies, books, picture

frames, jewelry, sock monkeys – IMG_2540 Image by Rev. Xanatos Satanicos Bombasticos (ClintJCL)

Britt and Chris gave us the cookie and brownie jars again. We made the brownies for Clint‘s party this

year. We‘re going to make the cookies [...]

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Hiking Boots The right boots for a hiker Hiking Boots

by HOSTMEIR on NOVEMBER 30, 2011

Hiking Boots

Image by Jennifer K. Mulcahy

Jennifer K Mulcahy hiking in the mud

Question by iseepinkelefants: Does anyone know who makes the hiking

boots with red laces?

I haven‘t seen them in years but I was recently flipping through a catalog (JCrew? I wish I

could remember which one?!?!) and it being a winter catalog the models were wearing

hiking boots, or maybe they were just regular boots but they had red laces. I remember

back in the day (like 1998) American Eagle or Abercrombie used to sell them (probably a

knock off version of whatever famous brand makes them). Does anyone know what I‘m

talking about? And if so could they please post the website of where I can find them?

Thanks.

Best answer:

Answer by Shreedevika Priyanshi

yes

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Hiking Boots

by HOSTMEIR on NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Hiking Boots

Image by veggiefrog

Question by leeeeeroy jenkins: Would it be OK to use hiking boots in the

snow?

Would waterproof hiking boots be ok fo a day of tubing down mountains? I‘m not too

concerned about the lack of insulation, because it‘ll be about 20 degrees F and I can fit 2

pairs of wool socks under them.

But are there any hidden dangers of using hiking boots in snow?

Best answer:

Answer by Blake

If they are waterproof then yes

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APril and May 2007 103 NOVEMBER 28, 2011

APril and May 2007 103 Image by froglette My Lowa hiking boots purchased at REI in Atlanta. The sole

fell off on the third hike. These have all been low hikes on the South Eastern side of the United States

and less than a combined total of thirty miles. I am completely unsatisfied with how [...]

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APril and May 2007 097 NOVEMBER 27, 2011

APril and May 2007 097 Image by froglette My Lowa hiking boots purchased at REI in Atlanta. The sole

fell off on the third hike. These have all been low hikes on the South Eastern side of the United States

and less than a combined total of thirty miles. I am completely unsatisfied with how [...]

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APril and May 2007 105 NOVEMBER 26, 2011

APril and May 2007 105 Image by froglette My Lowa hiking boots purchased at REI in Atlanta. Brand

name not even sweated off on the innersole The sole fell off on the third hike. These have all been low

hikes on the South Eastern side of the United States and less than a combined total [...]

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Lowa Renegade Mid Hiking Boots NOVEMBER 25, 2011

Lowa Renegade Mid Hiking Boots Image by Pig Monkey Photo for a review: www.pig-

monkey.com/2008/02/02/lowa-renegade-mid-hiking-bo… Question by Katelyn: How to break in brand

new hiking boots in 3 days? so yeah i only have a few days before a hiking trip and i completely forgot to

break in my boots! what can i do to break [...]

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Lowa Renegade Mid Hiking Boots NOVEMBER 24, 2011

Lowa Renegade Mid Hiking Boots Image by Pig Monkey Photo for a review: www.pig-

monkey.com/2008/02/02/lowa-renegade-mid-hiking-bo… Question by Jim: Where is a good place to

purchase hiking boots on line? I‘d like to purchase a new pair of hiking boots. They need to be

waterproof (for example, Gor-tex). My budget is $ 100. I have looked at [...]

Hiking Smart hiking

WRC hike near Downtown Memphis

by ADMIN on NOVEMBER 30, 2011

WRC hike near Downtown Memphis

Image by Greenway Guide

photo by Gary Bridgman*

The two men facing each other are Charles Askew (WRC cofounder) and Mike

Jones whose wonderful documentary photos of the Wolf River are represented in both

this collection and in the Wolf River Flickr group pool

* the photographer has granted the use of this image for the purpose of promoting water

or greenspace conservation under a Creative Commons license whereby the photographer

must be credited by name.

Question by Taknev: never go jungle with a smart company?

Two guys were walking through the woods one day when one of them glanced behind

them and noticed a bear following them. He could see that the bear hadn‘t seen them yet,

so he quickly sat on the ground and began taking off his hiking boots. By the time his

friend noticed him sitting there, he had pulled his running shoes out of his backpack and

was putting them on.

His friend said, ―What are you doing ?‖

His friend pointed up the trail to reveal the bear coming towards them slowly but surely.

He said,‖ Man you‘re crazy. There‘s no way you can outrun that bear!!‖

As he was standing up, his friend said, ‖ I don‘t have to outrun the bear, I just have to

outrun you!‖

Best answer:

Answer by as 1

this was a scene from the film ‗without a paddle‘

and it wasnt funny then!

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Inside Smarts Mountain Tower

by ADMIN on NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Inside Smart hiking Mountain Tower

Image by mjtsai

Question by MRCOOL: Is pet smart good for socializing my 8 month German

Shepherd puppy?

So basically when my dog was a younger puppy I could only find small dogs to play with

him but he met sooooo many of my friends and family, short and tall he met them all. But

a week and half of bad weather kept us inside he started to get scared of tall people but

was still okay with small children and friends that were average height but then another

two weeks later he started to bark in a low tone but not lunging or growling, nothing to

show signs of aggression. He is trained to the point where he‘ll track with his nose,sit,stay

to a certain point, lay down, speak on command and shake paws. Hes very friendly to

friends cautious of big people as was demonstrated at pet smart where he started barking

at everyone. But when a small dog passed by he was waggin his tail and wanted to play.

When I signed up for training the trainer told me he just needed to get used to many

situations and even suggested to join her facebook page called (paws on the shore) where

he would meet many other dogs and situations on a hike. So I‘m wondering does it seem

like a good training plan for my scaredy cat shepherd. If not please tell me of better

training place near york region or Toronto, that you have experienced. Thank You.

Best answer:

Answer by King Les The Lofty

The socialisation period ended when Pup became 13 weeks old, although if well started

before that it can continue through 16 weeks old.

Although everyone calls it ―socialisation‖, that is actually a bad term, deluding people

such as yourself into thinking it means playing with people & pups. A more accurate term

would be exposure or familiarisation. The purpose is to (once Pup trusts you) expose it –

from a distance PUP considers safe – to every movement, reflection, scent, sight, sound,

texture to be found in its environment. It should be done on a 6ft/2m lead where there

are NO dogs running loose, with Pup allowed to try to ―explore in all directions at once‖

except when you need to haul it away from dangerous or disgusting things, or from a

scared human. And if Pup wants to sit & think about a new thing, or to hide behind you,

you should let it, patiently waiting still & silent until Pup decides to ignore or investigate

this new thing, whereupon you praise it – and, if it is still close enough, give it a rub or

pat of encouragement.

YOU should then have been in a training-club class (NOT a pet-shop play-group) starting

when Pup was 18-22 weeks old, so that you were coached to be an effective trainer.

You should NOT be encouraging Pup to play with other dogs. His attention should be

focussed on YOU and the other people & animals in your household.

Next time he barks, instantly wrap the leash around his muzzle so that he can‘t open it

enough to bark, then command him with ―Quiet!‖ or ―No bark!‖ or whatever simple

phrase you will CONSISTENTLY use when he is noisy at the wrong time.

Facebook pages, web-pages, commercial videos, books, telephone conversations – ALL of

them have the same flaw: They cannot OBSERVE YOU to see & hear your errors in use of

―the voices‖, timing, body-language, balance, use of rewards vs reprimands. Nor can they

observe your pet‘s reactions. And so they cannot coach you, they can only suggest

principles.

Most pet-shop ―trainers‖ have never subjected themselves to the ―proof of the pudding‖ of

competing in Agility or Companion-Utility Trials or Obedience Tests or SchutzHund

Trials.

If you (or a family member) had a phobia, would you force yourself (that person) to be

surrounded by what you (he/she) is scared of?

A far better plan is to keep your dog interested in as much as he is confident about, and

let scary-to-him things stay outside his ―bubble‖ (the distance outside which he couldn‘t

care less about things, but inside which he reacts – it‘s like birds that will let you reach

their ―bubble‖ before taking flight). In training classes you keep his attention fixed on

YOU, so that he comes to realise that if he ignores what other dogs & people are doing

they will ignore him but you will praise-&-reward him. At 8 months old he is salvageable,

although he will never be a bold pooch.

• Add http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/The_GSD_Source to your browser‘s

Bookmarks or Favorites so that you can easily look up such as feeding, vaccinations,

worming, clubs, weights, teething, neutering, disorders, genetics.

In its Links section click GSD_Clubs to get the head offices of the GSDCC and GSSCC and

find out where their nearest training class is (you don‘t want show-training, nor do you

want bite-work training, you want obedience training – and the agility+obedience and

tracking sections of SchutzHund might suit you well). Then switch to the Kennel_Clubs

to get the web-site of the CKC and find out which of its all-breeds clubs have training

classes near you.

Toronto has enough humans that there OUGHT to be several clubs you can choose from,

if you are happy to drive a bit. Even just York should have at least half a dozen.

• To ask about GSDs, join some of the 400+ YahooGroups dedicated to various aspects of

living with GSDs. Each group‘s Home page tells you which aspects they like to discuss,

and how active they are. Unlike YA, they are set up so that you can have an ongoing

discussion with follow-up questions for clarification. Most allow you to include photos.

Les P, owner of GSD_Friendly: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/GSD_Friendly

―In GSDs‖ as of 1967

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