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bonnieblue

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  1. Why do republicans keep talking and talking and talking about sexualizing kids? Between the extremely long list of republican politicians and conservative priests and religious leaders who have been charged will committing sexual violence against children, I would actually posit that republicans have the issue with sexualizing children. It seems like all they seem to think about. Creeps indeed.
  2. Because this shit has actual collateral damage (teachers, students, the public school system, the court system, LGBT people etc.) you disingenuous ghoul. The push for these laws has many end goals (some more cynical than others), but it will certainly serve to rile up the mouth-breathing QAnon base into a frenzy and people are going to get hurt.
  3. I’m torn between (I) wanting to get the hell out of dodge and try to ex-pat somewhere because the American experiment is over, and (2) running for office myself so I can get on a pulpit to scream at people for being hateful rubes. It won’t serve to accomplish anything but it might feel good.
  4. Dems should do a massive rebranding push as the party of freedom and family values.
  5. Well this was quite the extreme “every accusation is a confession”…
  6. Does this finally put us into alignment with Arizona year round or are they just permanently way off now?
  7. My single mom was unmarried when she had me, and - due to our local public school being terrible/under funded - I had to attend a private evangelical Christian school for elementary. It was the only one cheap enough to be covered by whatever school voucher system they had going at the time. Many of those teachers and some of the parents were truly horrible to me for this thing I had absolutely no control over. I was a model student, my mom a model parent. She did drop off/pick up every day with a full time job, and they treated her horribly as well. Perfectly fine in the eyes of the school, it’s admin, and the church which supported it. These people want this treatment to persist for every student/parent that falls outside of the range of “normal”. It’s a vicious two-pronged attack, both making public schools themselves less safe for these students/parents, and also destabilizing public schools (through this bounty system/ vague language) so that more and more people will be forced to funnel their kids into a school like the terror I attended. It’s such bullshit
  8. Glad to hear it! Was starting to get a bit worried that I made a grave error.
  9. Forgot to respond previously, but thanks so much for the great recs. We’re definitely looking to hit up trails in the Dolomites to the extent accessible in May.
  10. What if you’re driving Milan (just from, not in) > Como > Bolzano > Verona > La Spezia > Tuscany towns? Certain death or decently doable?
  11. Is it supposed to be sleeting outside?
  12. Was just browsing this thread for trip planning ideas (16 days in May) and saw this. After your great advice on the Kalalau, I had to pay attention. Worth diving into on this trip? Any tips/suggestions?
  13. if you’re planning to do the full hike, I would recommend 2 nights minimum. To maximize your time (and if you’re both very strong hikers), I’d do the full 11 miles all the way to Kalalau, stay the night and the next full day, then 11 on the 3rd day. If you aren’t strong hikers then I’d recommend breaking the hike up and camping at Hanakoa (mile 6). I wasn’t super impressed with the camp site, but I was told there are better areas I didn’t see. The full 11 mile hike in was very grueling (extremely muddy and you are literally climbing up and down boulders at times) and done at the very “quick” pace of 8 hrs (no significant breaks). I really needed a full day there to realize it was magical, not sure I would’ve had that if we had gone back the next day. We were able to do it in about 6.5 hr on the way back. if you camp you will definitely need to get a permit and make sure you know when reservations open up (maybe a month in advance) and be ready to buy ASAP. I would pack light (<30). Grab either one light share tents or some hammock tents, sleeping bag liners (ditch the sleeping bags), backpacking meals (so you can avoid bowls and bringing more camp accoutrements than necessary). You absolutely need hiking poles and hiking shoes. Plenty of stuff to make a fire, but may be useful to bring a small camp stove and buy the isopro from surf and snorkel (or something like that) in Hanalei. Bring a Grayl (or cheaper alternative) for water filtering/ purification as you will be getting all your water from streams and creeks. The water is very clear but there are concerns with lepto and some other nasty bugs. There is a gross toilet there. Lots of people keep it stocked with TP but you never know. camping areas were great and plentiful. Grab a spot close to the waterfall so you can be close to the good part of the beach and the waterfall (shower/water source). Many of the sites already have fire pits and home made chairs, ropes for lights, nails for backpacks. don’t camp too far onto the beach or too near the cliffs, as there are rouge wave and goat/rock slide concerns. you can forage some bananas, coconuts, liliquois, guavas, squash etc., but be wary of anything without an outer covering (rat lungworm). you can’t park at the trailhead (and no cell service), so you’ll need to set up a shuttle. I also don’t think you can park overnight at the shuttle stop so you need to cab there and cab/hitchhike back to your car I’m sure I’m missing a few things but let me know if you have any additional questions.
  14. Part 3: Crawler’s to the Beach: after some very scary slippery red hills (seriously scary if wet), you finally make it to the end of mile 10 and this sign near the fork to either the Kalalau valley or beach. over the next mile you go across one of the more substantial creeks (will need chacos/tevas to cross) you start making your way next to the beach and possible camp sites. I would recommend going all the way down and snagging one of the sites down by the waterfall (your camp water source), as they have the best views, are close to water and most of them already have built up fire pits or lounge chairs. You have a variety of choices (under trees, under stars) end of the beach, during low tide you can go further out to some caves camp site Camp waterfall and ridgetops Kalalau valley. You can take the trail up the river from swimming hole to swimming hole until you get to a rope swing with a huge view Beach at night under the full moon. The stars were still incredible
  15. Part 2: Mile 2-8 ish (hanakapiai- Crawlers ledge ) Hills and Valleys along the coast. Miles 2-6 were extremely extremely muddy. Very shady and jungly for most of this but. Climbing up and down boulders the whole way (didn’t get great pics of this). after a stop at the initial camping area at Hanakoa Valley (we didn’t stop here), it starts to dry out and get very sketchy and rocky. Lots of sheet rock faces and climbing up and down boulders with packs on. The actual crawlers ledge wasn’t too bad, but the dirt areas before and after were very sketchy.
  16. Part 1: Trailhead to hanakapiai beach/falls (where the day hikers have to turn around) first big view very insane waves one of the many creeks to cross, apparently very prone to flash flooding the entire trail is peppered with these
  17. That was amazing and also equally miserable. 10/10 would recommend. Will post some pics after consuming large amounts of alcohol
  18. Heading out now 🤙🏼
  19. I wonder if we could turn this all around with some Facebook posts or forwarded emails stating that “George Soros wants to stop you from getting universal healthcare!” or “climate change denial is socialism!”, etc.
  20. Will do (assuming I’m not swept away by a rogue wave or fall to my untimely demise)!
  21. Many thanks, that looks great! Will definitely check out for a Plan B.
  22. Doing the extended Kalalau (22 mi +Day hikes into the valley) mid Jan if it doesn’t get rained out. Probably won’t risk the Honopu Beach swim due to the winter water, but would love to give it a try (or kayak there) someday. Any good post hike/backup hike recs for a no kids trip? Remaining time will be split between Hanalei and the south shore.
  23. Doing the extended Kalalau (22+Day hikes into the valley) mid Jan if it doesn’t get rained out. Probably won’t risk the Honopu Beach swim due to the winter water, but would love to give it a try (or kayak there) someday. Any good post hike recs for a no kids trip? Remaining time will be split between Hanalei and the south shore.
  24. Much better than I was expecting, but my god did it hit close to home. Yes, some of the bits are over the top satire, but the various social media, politics, news cycle, favorability ratings, capitalism beats each ring depressingly true on multiple levels. You could almost predict how any given situation will churn out. We could all truly come together and work to slow/stop the existential crisis to the benefit of all, but instead self interest prevails, particularly in our leaders and decision makers. The charging for snacks bit was hysterical.
  25. Ummm what? Poor doesn’t equal not white.
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