"I do not believe ambition is a skill that can be learned. I believe ambition is a direct result of wanting something. The more you want it the more ambition you will have to get it. Without that stimulus ambition is really self…"
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Bookless libraries
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Today Boarders is going out of business. So many businesses have closed their doors that it shouldn't effect me so much, but it does. Bob Minzesheimer and David Lieberman from USA Today wrote that…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Joshuah O'Brien Jul 28, 2011.
Adventure...the spin-off thread
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Cell phones will not work. The nearest city would be 100 to 200 miles away. The only trails would be game trails and the trek itself would twelve to twenty miles on foot. The elevation would be…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael Gardner Oct 29, 2010.
Adventure
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I'm currently reading the book 'The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey' and it really has me thinking. How can one have real adventure today? To be able to go on a journey that…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Karl Helweg Sep 7, 2010.
In praise of "The Essential Adventure Library: 50 Non-fiction Adventure Books"
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I have read many books on this list now. Most recently I finished "The Man Eaters of Tsavo", I thoroughly enjoyed it! These non-fiction books are fascinating to read. Which ones have you read?…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by KR Apr 9, 2010.
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Jeff Kraykovic commented on Dennis Heins's group The Smoking Lounge". Maybe Roacky Patel double maduro. It's a good one!
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Jeff Kraykovic replied to Conor Fergus's discussion Pipes vs. Cigars?"Same is true for pipe tobaccos actually. While you are correct many Virginia tobaccos are flue cured that is only a small percentage of pipe tobaccos. Virginia tobacco also contains a high amount of sugar, compared to other tobaccos, but it is…"
Jeff Kraykovic replied to Eric Robinson's discussion Manly outdoor skills"So tools and technology are more important than skill?"
Jeff Kraykovic replied to Eric Robinson's discussion Manly outdoor skills"I use those myself, mag blocks and firesteels are great but with skill they are a luxury. No matter how light they are, skill is lighter(no pun intended). The more you know the less 'kit' you need."
Jeff Kraykovic replied to Eric Robinson's discussion Manly outdoor skills"I think everyone should start a fire via friction. Even just doing it once would vastly improve your chances of succeeding if you ever needed the skill in the future. "
Jeff Kraykovic replied to William's discussion Medieval Fencing - The health benefits and 'coolness' factorsJeff Kraykovic replied to Tyler W. Bardwell's discussion You can never have too many __________________"Books and knives. I see these items are on many peoples lists. It must be true..."
Jeff Kraykovic replied to Conor Fergus's discussion Pipes vs. Cigars?"I enjoy both cigars and pipes. Pipe smoking is a great deal cheaper but if you smoke in moderation both are easily enjoyed. I smoke cigars in the spring and summer as I like a cigar when fishing and cigar smoke can get really stale…"
Jeff Kraykovic replied to Mark Viles Kingsley's discussion First Job Advice for a 16 Year Old!"Never underestemate the first impression. As an employer, i can honesly say that is one of the most important parts of the hiring process. It is easy to start filtering applicants at the beginning; how are they dressed, did they bring a pen, did…"
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- The Dresden Files, Walden, Alan Quartermain books, Sherlock Holmes, JRR Tolkien, etc
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- The 300, Shakespere in love, Lord of the rings trilogy, Labyrinth, Barbarella, Casablanca, The Maltese Falcon
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- I haven't a particle of confidence in a man with no redeeming petty vices. - Mark Twain
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Raising my daughter with manly values
Posted on January 9, 2010 at 2:58pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
One of the biggest things I've been struggling with lately is strategy in raising my daughter. I have a son who is six and a daughter who is nine. As a father I hold the same values in raising a son as most men, but in this day and age why do not these values apply to my daughter. Both of my kids can start a fire with a flint, they know the importance of providing for their future family, the importance of keeping their word. My wife and I play very traditional roles, I work and she is a stay… Continue
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- At 11:07am on January 2, 2011,
Dallas Gaytheist said… 
- At 3:31pm on December 8, 2010, Dallas Gaytheist said…
- Thanks for joing ATC.
- At 2:27pm on December 3, 2010, Dallas Gaytheist said…
- Thanks for the add, Jeff. Glad you like them. My favorite is "The Conqueror Worm." "For Annie" is just so-so -- not fantastic, but not bad either. My favorite part though is at the very end when he is done reading and he makes a whooo! sound. I'm glad they didn't edit it out.
I have audio readings of "Ligeia" and "Morella" posted in my group, ALL THINGS CHTHONIC, if you are interested.
- At 12:18pm on December 3, 2010, Dallas Gaytheist said…
- Jeff, thought you might like to have these. Let me try one more time. They're not coming across well-organized.
For Annie.mp3
Annabel Lee - Read by Marianne Faithful.mp3
Alone.mp3
The Conqueror Worm.mp3
- At 9:39am on October 21, 2010,
Martin J. Tannen said… - That is why this group is really a great thing for us. Without computer technology we would never have been able to meet and enjoy each other's company all across the country.
- At 9:32am on October 21, 2010, Martin J. Tannen said…
- The problem is that there are just too many good tobaccos. How does a guy choose from such a wide variety of possibilities?
- At 9:24am on October 21, 2010, Martin J. Tannen said…
- Just read your post. Westminster it is!
- At 9:15am on October 21, 2010, Martin J. Tannen said…
- What are you smoking now Jeff?
- At 9:52am on September 14, 2010,
Alexsander Mausheim said…
- Welcome, neighbor!
- At 10:44pm on August 4, 2010,
Andrew LaBrador said… - Thank you for joining our Pipe & Co. We look forward to hearing your experiences.
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Nick Lanier replied to Tyler M.'s discussion "Are Catholics Christians?" in the group Christian Men"Short answer is yes, Catholics are Christians. Anyone who attempts to say "Well, the Bible doesn't say..." or "I believe that the Scripture is the final authority" is being intellectually incongruent. That is not…"
Nick Lanier replied to Elliott Jason Ridgway's discussion Bible Translations in the group Christian Men"Steve,
I have had the opportunity to read the NABRE, and understand the reason the translation was done. Personally, I view it as a step in the right direction, as many of the laity do not study on their own. However, I tend to enjoy…"
Carl Monster commented on Elliott Jason Ridgway's group Canine Enthusiasts"Wow Steve,so do I...our doggie had a photo this weekend there that I posted!"
Steve Imparl commented on Elliott Jason Ridgway's group Canine Enthusiasts"Welcome, Carl, and thank for the story about your dog's transformation. You and your family are obviously treating her very well. I am familiar with Lulu's Rescue; I follow their page on Facebook."
David replied to Mr. Leinbach's discussion Help Me out--what do you have? in the group Man Bags"I carry a Filson. They are great bags and made to last. They look good in any setting and you will be able to pass it down to your children or grandchildren. I know most here like saddleback but being a Seattle boy I'm sold on…"
Steve Imparl replied to Elliott Jason Ridgway's discussion Bible Translations in the group Christian Men"This is a great topic, Elliott. My primary Bible for reading and prayer is the New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) ( http://www.usccb.org/bible/index.cfm ). If I am studying or meditating on some specific text from the scriptures, I will…"
Carl Monster commented on Elliott Jason Ridgway's group Canine Enthusiasts"We have a rescue dog we got last Fall, she has gone from being a somber, almost sad doggie to one who loves to be a little naughty, and she now smiles all the time, something she never did. We got her from Lulus Rescue, http://lulusrescue.com/ they…"
Elliott Jason Ridgway commented on Elliott Jason Ridgway's group Canine Enthusiasts"Welcome to the pack, Carl... !"
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