I do what I can, one armchair insight at a time!

You don’t have pet termites? They is so cuuuute!

… There aren’t middle class billionaires, there’s barely a middle class because of billionaires.

Yeah, most of the world has decided they don’t like refugees. Best bet is probably to pretend to be a tourist.

There is no reason they should have thrived during the pandemic, they should have been taking a hit just like the customers. If they were taking increased profits, then it’s because they were screwing over customers during a challenging time.

Any auto maker that focuses on practical/efficient/affordable will benefit in the long run, and the fact that another country is more focused on that, makes the real threat of competition.

Much like women seeking health care across state lines, it may be required to travel to another state for vaccinations, and depending on supply and cost, perhaps traveling to another country would be practical.

As for outbreaks, either wear a mask and avoid crowds, or have a passport and find a country not embracing insanity.

There are countless cases from Florida that don’t honor constitutional rights or due process. When people fear how badly things may turn, look at where Florida is now, and watch to see how many other states follow.

Taco tarrifs: the downfall of society

I am always keeping an eye out for used ones or clearance prices, I never paid full price for mine. And the ultralight crowd is always hard to please, it’s not like their bags are heavy, but all it takes is some buckles and zippers to be “too heavy” lol

I have never found a better brand for ergonomics and comfort. I have the Fairview 55 and Farpoint 70, specifically because I love the zip off daybag design.

I wonder how quickly the safety of new US cars will plummet

Yeah, I don’t know what the cost for testing is, but here’s more statistics for the area. https://www.sf.gov/data/preliminary-unintentional-drug-overdose-deaths

are opiates really that prevalent there?

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opioid_epidemic_in_the_United_States

I don’t have a peak bag, but I do have osprey and chrome, which honor lifetime guarantees. Their (not old) bags have codes inside that are used in case of repair/replacement.