What are your jeans doing today?

[Maynard Friedman]

Took my kids to a manga drawing workshop at the Cartoon Museum today and couldn’t resist this shot

[julian-wolf]

Got a little sidetracked, but:

On 8/14/2022 at 2:28 PM, julian-wolf said:

Onward to the main attraction…

After our warm-up hike, we took a day off to regroup and then set off from the Southern tip of Jasper Park. The first day took us up Nigel Creek, over Nigel Pass, and down to Four Points. Some photos feature my pal Nick.

 

The valley at Four Points was one of the prettiest I've ever seen. We camped in the trees to the middle-right of the last photo, above.

The next day took us north over Jonas Pass and Jonas Shoulder down to Poboktan Creek, where we camped at Jonas Cutoff. Jonas Pass itself was around 10 km long, all above the tree line. The scenery was spectacular, but it was extremely exposed.

 

The final climb to Jonas Shoulder was brutal, especially as we were there at around the hottest time of day. Looking down from the shoulder, in the final of the above photos, the trail can be seen stretching off towards camp.

We ended up taking the third day off, as Nick was having some foot troubles and needed some rest. I took the opportunity to chart a longish day hike east to Brazeau lake and back. There's an official camp site at the far east end of the lake, but around the middle section (the whole lake's around 5 km long) the trail got close enough to the water that it seemed like it would be easiest to bushwhack straight down from there. I was rewarded with a beautiful little peninsula all to myself, and a combination of old game trails + dried up creek beds made the bushwhacking not so bad.

 

The last of the above photos is taken from the base of my peninsula. The photo directly preceding it is taken from where I first met the lake, facing the opposite direction; the peninsula can be seen towards the back right. Perfect swimming conditions.

The fourth day took us west down Poboktan creek to a really big waterfall. The hike was short. We got going early and got into camp early, and ended up having all day to laze around on the rocks by the water—about the most convenient and comfortable rocks we could have asked for.

 

The creek around the waterfall was wide and rapid. The waterfall itself was split into a number of smaller sections, and after a few hours I convinced myself that, if I could get to the other side of the creek at large, I'd be able to make my way to one particular Big Rock in the middle (center, in the last of the above photos). This seemed like a good goal. I set off upstream, and after a couple hundred meters the creek became wider and calmer, and I found a crossing point at a nice beach. This gave me my first really good view of the top of the falls.

 

The last of the above photos shows the view from the Big Rock, down to the steps where we'd spent the early afternoon relaxing and bathing. Rather than retracing my steps, I endeavored to find my way back by continuing downstream. In the process, I came across one of the best swimming holes I've ever swam. Camp that night had a prime view of the sunset. It rained, that night, and the morning light was lovely as well.

 

On the fifth morning, we packed up, trekked out down Poboktan, and hitched back to the truck.

 

It was a great hike. Alberta is big. I'd like to go back.

[scooby]

Beautiful!!

[Thanks_M8]

finally got around to making that western belt after a longer hiatus with leathercraft.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Drinking

[MJF9]

Was down in the big smoke of London town this week, before the news and the crowds started to gather 

Based on what I saw, footfall is still reduced post covid, less busy than before, including around the city - will be interesting to see how the next few years pan out there

Such a great place to get out on foot and just wander around

Edited September 10, 2022 by MJF9

[Geeman]

@MJF9 my head office is right on London Bridge so I'm eating and drinking in that area , especially Borough Market quite often. 

@beautiful_FrEaK Nikka Coffey do two great whiskeys, grain and malt. Nikka Malt being my favourite whiskey. 

[chicote]

Took a motorcycle trip out around the Washington peninsula this week, stopped at some lovely places that I didn’t photograph… had soup and an odd homemade rune psychic reading by the welsh owner of a co-op in clallam bay, got some really good homemade blackberry & salal jam, saw the (supposedly) world’s largest cedar tree at the end of a labyrinth of logging roads, and then rode 3 hrs home they a random 40 degree cloud front that was pretty brutal lol. But not as bad as it could be!

[julian-wolf]

Woke up early and walked up into the hills to watch the sun rise over Mt. Diablo

 

An hour later and a ridge over, caught the first light hitting the City

[mstax]

@julian-wolf Wow man, I am already in awe of those photos alone. Truly wonderful and amazing. Boy do we have a beautiful planet when you think of it.

[MJF9]

Well a few weeks ago now actually but don't tell anyone... a whistle-stop trip to South Africa... what a place

Johannesburg sky

Durban with the 2010 World Cup stadium in view

Duke belt went on tour too

Cape Town sky

Table Mountain

National flower of South Africa

Tour jeans

Edited October 30, 2022 by MJF9

[julian-wolf]

This week, my jeans have been on strike for a fair contract

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/14/us/university-of-california-strike-pay.html

[AlientoyWorkmachine]

As someone who has adjuncted at a few public R1's over the years (though I've got no past or current affiliation with the big one where I live now), get that shit. Higher ed is pretty broken the way it is so heavily reliant on short term/contract labor these days, even though I still think you're in one of the best public systems you can find. 

[chicote]

^ As someone with a decent amt of knowledge of the labour movement in higher education, I’d argue that the California system is one of the best to work for precisely because of the strength and persistence of its union. And that goes for most industries, honestly! I know there are some major ongoing strikes in the UK as well, including one that was recently settled by a large union of university faculty. Wishing you and your coworkers all success in your efforts, @julian-wolf!

[JMS]

Apologies in advance for those who are squeamish or personally object to harvesting animals. 

 

My father and I are processing and packaging the quarters of a doe deer today. We are already far into the total process; I only want to share the more familiar images one might expect out of respect. 

Few things are as rewarding, in my opinion, as sourcing, harvesting, and processing your own meat. From the day you drop the animal to the final packaging and storing of the cuts, 

the entire process instills a great deal of gratitude and interconnectivity.

 

 

Here is a back quarter waiting to be processed

 

Grind waiting to be processed (will become burger)

 

Grind fully processed, waiting to be ground.

 

Smaller, processed roast ready to be wrapped. 

 

Last year's buck after a trip to the local beetle farm.

 

 

[chicote]

^That’s amazing!! I attempted to butcher and roast a whole goat last december for some friends who were coming into town - needless to say, it was exhausting, both because it was gruesome and extremely difficult. gave me a lot of respect for the study and care that knowledgeable butchers devote to their craft… and got me to invest in a good whetstone for my knives, lol. Thank you for sharing and enjoy your meals!

[JMS]

Thank you, we had a tenderloin tonight to celebrate, better than any grass-fed/finished beef you can find. Venison is a wonderful protein source, we hope to winter deer on a future property in Eastern Washington soon. 

You roasted the goat whole? How did you cook it? 

[chicote]

That sounds amazing. I’m in western Washington now but have some friends in the cascades who have a similar hope this winter. The goat became several meals because I didn’t realize I’d end up with about 35 pounds of edible meat… I learned from cooking alongside some achuar chefs in the Ecuadorean Amazon to make really rich broths with the blood, organs and ribs, so made a sort of improvised ground nut stew with potatoes and chard, then later made an osso bucco with the shanks, the front legs I roasted and most of the rest ended up getting frozen and then given to my neighbour a few months later… don’t remember what he made but he fed a dozen people with it! I’d love to see what you end up making with the rest of your venison whenever you get around to it.

[julian-wolf]

On 11/19/2022 at 1:59 AM, julian-wolf said:

This week, my jeans have been on strike for a fair contract

Well it’s been three weeks. One of the three groups that are bargaining together (postdocs + academics researchers, with the other two groups being student researchers and student instructors) has reached a tentative agreement, which is looking pretty hopeful. As of Thursday of this past week, UC hadn’t budged on negotiations with either of the other two groups. Across the state, disruptive actions were planned to get things moving.

In Berkeley, around 150 of us occupied the building where the chancellors of the university have their offices. It’s the most guarded building on campus, and even managing to get people inside was a feat. As it became clear that we weren’t going to be arrested and taken away, further feats were required to smuggle in food, and, eventually, sleeping bags.

Many of us (myself included) left after close of business, but around 55 stayed through the night, and successfully kept the building shut down for two full business days before leaving mid-day on Friday.

Spirits were high, and the efforts to coordinate keeping everyone comfortable and to get food, toiletries, medications, and other necessities into the building throughout the night were impressive, and really heartwarming.

On Friday night, UC finally showed willingness to negotiate in good faith, making offers to both the researchers and the instructors which include significant concessions. It’s less than many were hoping for, but it’s a lot better than nothing, and, for the first time, there’s a real possibility that the union may accept and that we’ll have reached a conclusion. I’d really, really like to get back to work. More to come.

(feat. Tilley, Joe McCoy, Hollows, Cane’s, Lofgren)

Edited December 13, 2022 by julian-wolf
Typo fix

[Babyson]

Drinkin root beer floats outside of a antique shop in Savannah, GA. 
 

PBJ 019 double black 14 oz

[oomslokop]

don't worry, worst is over now (touch artisanal wood), but i had a pretty serious heart attack in late october. got two stents put in. naturally i was clothed in full sufu garb when wheeled in to the er. 

waywt er edition:

- tender wallaby 

- mf veste ouvrier

- rs blacksmith

[Maynard Friedman]

Sorry to hear that ooms and I hope you’re on the mend. My sister had something similar a few years back - heart attack and 2 stents and she’s still alive and kicking.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Get well mate!

[pomata]

@oomslokop all the best man!

[Thanks_M8]

Get well and stay well mate! 

[smoothsailor]

Best wishes ooms

[indigoeagle]

All the best

[Duke Mantee]

Best wishes ooms - speedy recovery 

[Double 0 Soul]

Holy crap Ooms! that's a shock.. at least you were looking cool af when it happened!

My uncle Russ had the same thing.. he's dead now but the good news is.. this happened in his 50s and he died in his mid 80s from an unrelated condition having never suffered any further consequences, so i'm sure you'll make a full and speedy recovery.. thankfully they didn't rip your shirt open to defib.. that precious sleeve puckering!

All the love old friend!! you know where we are if you need a chat.

[MJF9]

@oomslokop 

Fvck mate! Sending my best wishes to you and your family. 

Relieved to hear you're on the mend and, almost as importantly, suitably attired!  Keep us posted Ooms!