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Your periodic reminder that not every network request on a phone/computer requires a (cr)app. There's a perfectly functional tool for these things called a "web browser", and it doesn't funnel everything you do to some company. This is why you're always being cajoled into installing their bullshit (cr)apps. It allows tracking on a much finer level. Keep your friggin' 50¢ off on a cheeseburger. Shouldn't be eating there anyway. Also, check your permissions. A lot of companies ask for the world. If you must install their garbage, only allow the minimum permissions that give you the results you want. If some functions break, it doesn't matter if you don't use those functions.

 
I don't think anything recent on that particular situation, Cory.

Just a faint echo in my head :)...maybe something similar has happened in the past and one of us has noted it. I don't recall anything specific. I might be completely wrong.
 
“More Trees, Less Bullshit.”

Words to live by.

There aren't words to quantify the amount of pissed I'd be if somebody poisoned my trees.
 
They mentioned settling. I wonder how many houses are on pile? I also wonder about the dirt quality. Mine tailings are fairly toxic.
 
I read they did soil tests and some spots weren't good for building on so green spaces (irony) go there. Re toxicity, idk....maybe they don't either
 
I looked up the dynamometer he mentioned, cause I'd consider buying one just to see. It's like $350. I don't care that much :^D
 
There aren't enough active members here, but it would be a fun contest to mail the dynamometer around, and see who has the strongest grip. Maybe pay in $20 for the contest. Half goes to the paying the machine, and half goes to the winner. Donate the machine to a clinic or something when it's done. I bet arborists would top the charts. The real oldsters would be at a disadvantage, but it would still provide interesting data.
 
I have the 25$ one on amazon. Good unit. Fun at some parties
 
I have the 25$ one on amazon. Good unit. Fun at some parties
Is that useful for exercise or anything? I might pay $25 just to check it out, and if it provides exercise, all the better. I've gotten wrist problems in the later years. Might be some kind of arthritis, but I wouldn't mind grip exercises, especially if it gives feedback as to whether or not I'm getting better.
 
Is that useful for exercise or anything?
You could certainly work it for exercise. It seems like a decent unit and has good reviews. I don't regret buying it, I just regret seeing how weak my grip is compared to 30 something year olds :O
 
it would be a fun contest to mail the dynamometer around, and see who has the strongest grip.
The honor system would be crucial:D;).

Idk, I bet we could find 20 interested tree guys here and abouts.

I'm in the low 100s. My climber who is 24 y o and a physical freak of nature and a high level rock climber is 175.
 
The honor system would be crucial
Maybe. I'd expect people to act with honor, but I get disappointed daily. Video would prove results. That's still hackable, but I think the effort would exceed the benefit for a dumb game.
 
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