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I don't think I can get enough vacation time off to do the entire JMT. I can only get two weeks off.

I've backpacked the east side of the WT before ( Summerland and Indian Bar ). This year I did a 40 mile trip in SEKI.

I want to do one of these next summer to celebrate my 40th bday.

Which one would you do and why?

I told the landlords I would have to be late. They said that's fine but they would have to send a "pay or quit" email notice. They sent that today.

I usually get paid on Wednesday's except once a year when I get a bonus on that check. It makes my bank need two more days processing. That check is this weeks check and I forgot.. I told landlord the 7th because I thought that was the day I would get paid but it'll actually be the 9th.

I told my landlord the miscalculation of pay check date today via a messaging portal. I probably won't get any communication until tomorrow.

Do you think they would change the "pay or quit" date? That only made the "pay or quit" date the 7th because it was the date I gave them that I could pay them.

I've been renting here for 5 years this month. I've been late like this once before two years ago, but that's it.

Is there any benefit for them to just try to evict me when I can just pay on Friday?

Where I live the rent I'm paying is probably a little over the current prices in the area ( by maybe 100$ ), so it's not like I'm locked into a "deal" and a benefit for them to find someone new and up the rent.

I'm wanting to replace my down with synthetic. I'm wanting help on the right weight of the insulation I choose. So 40g, 60g, etc... to find the right warmth to weight ratio for my needs.

This would be a keep me warm at camp piece.

I use a senchi alpha 120g as an active insulation piece. I only really keep it on for the first 30 min or so when I start my morning. I would be pairing the senchi with this new synthetic for extra warmth when needed.

I am a fair weather backpacker. The lowest temps I would be in is in the 40s before bed and upper 30s in the middle of the night.

I'm thinking a 40g weight would be the best but maybe I go with a 60g just to be safe.

Thoughts?

We have two kids, a 15 year old son and a 18 year old daughter. The daughter came out as gay when she was 12. Our son told us he thinks he is trans last week.

I think we put our best face on and told him things like I'm proud you feel comfortable enough to tell us this, kept telling him how much we love him, etc...

He explained to us the different types of trans and that his was based in body dysmorphia. I asked him what exactly does that mean and he said he doesn't really know how to explain it.

Before I go further, THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS I WANT MY SON TO BE HAPPY.

Some facts about my son:

• In first grade, before a field trip, the teacher made all boys change shirts in class in front of each other. He said this was very uncomfortable for him. He was overweight and another boy said a insulting comment to him
• He would go on to hate PE because of having to change in front of others
• He would go on to always wear big baggie hoodies
• Around 11-12 he started growing his hair out. It's pretty long now. He also has cousins that have long hair.
• He has trouble finding foods that he likes even at the age of 15. He mostly just eats French fries and milkshakes. We make him eat lunchables still to get protein in
• He is really sensitive to textures in clothes. He will not wear something if it feels weird
• His friend group has various LGBQTIA members sprinkled in. Best fried is trans ( born girl )

We have talked to his pediatrician over the years about the body, food, and cloth texture issues. They have said if he isn't ready to talk to a therapist then it won't help. We have thought he is neurodivergent based on all the data.

So, there's all the data.

In a subsequent conversation after him telling us he thinks he is trans, we talked to him about all the "other things" ( food, body image, etc.. ) and asked if he wanted to talk to a therapist. He said yeah this time.

We're going to get a therapist ASAP.

I can't help but think that he just has a lot going on that needs to be untangled by a therapist and possibly medication and that he should pump the breaks on labeling himself yet until those things are figured out.

We are going to get him therapy, I already told him ( as his dad ) that he can be the girliest girl and I will stand next to him anywhere, but I can't help but feel that I need to guide him or talk to him through this.

I want him to be happy and my biggest fear is that he has mental health issues based on everything I said above and he is trying to find his identity at the same time and because of the mental health issues, he labels himself as trans incorrectly. Which, as a father, makes me worry because he would further be confused.

Any advice?

edit: One thing not mentioned, is that my daughter about a year after coming out to us said she thought she was trans and wanted to be called a different name. We just took it with stride and didn't say or do anything besides being supportive. She never told us again and her pronouns today are she/her. She wasn't trans.

I don't think there will be a coach hated quite as much as Lane tonight ever again.

• Still super fresh. Only the third game with the new team. Can only be fresher if first or second game.
• Because it's so fresh, there still is a "what exactly are these teams with the new coaches". We don't exactly know yet what each team is.
• Lane built up Ole Miss and left while they were on the rise. The majority of coaches aren't that stupid or selfish. This team literally was one play away from the National Championship.
• The x-coach went to a rival school.

That has happened before but still a unique

I am considering buying a 2018 Beta AR off of eBay. Seller says barely used. From looking at the pictures, it doesn't looked used at all.

If a 2018 Beta AR is barely used, how long could I expect to get use out of it?

My backpacking season is over. I told myself once it was, I was going to try trail running. I live in the Austin area and it seems like a good thing to pick up if you want to get outside here. Our fall, winter, and spring is like the northern US’s summer. So, it’s the best time to get out. 

I found I like training for backpacking and will use trail running as the next thing to train for. I like looking for events that are challenging, make a training plain, and work the plain. Going to maybe aim for a 20k in the Big Bend Ultra in January. 

Anyways, my main sport is backpacking. It’s what I like to do most and what I plan part of my vacations around in the summer. I don’t want to lose too much of anything I’ve built up this year for next years backpacking season. It may be my biggest trip yet. I turn 50 and want to do a big trip. 

For training for backpacking, I did “hikes” on my peloton tread+ an hour at 15% 2-3 times a week, worked up to doing a 6-8 mile 30 lb pack with 2k ft elevation on the weekends, and the occasional ( very hard )leg workout. 

For trail running, I’m starting out at 4 miles 3 days a week until I get my legs. Then I’ll add a long run on the weekend. 

I guess my main question is, if I transition to mostly trail running, I’ll have to stop the 1hr treadmill+ 15% grade and weighted pack weekend workout. I’ll just be taxing my body too much. What could I do to keep some of this “uphill leg strength / endurance” that I built up? There’s not a lot of hills, if really any, around where I plan to run. 

I’m thinking I’ll just continue to do a weighted pack workout once a month to replace my long run. Or maybe even every other week. 

Has anyone else kind of went through this and can provide suggestions? 

REI will screw up the color ways selected for discounts and I believe it did here. 30% off.

I never see black sapphire on sale

I just about have my costume set. I have my Arcteryx shell, expensive trail running shoes, and even got a Jeep.

Which garmin watch will complete my look?

I currently have an Alpha FL that fits great. I always wish it had pockets. I'm able to get a Beta LT from the same year. I was wondering if anybody knows if the fit was the same?

The post 2021 Beta LT fits tighter than the Alpha FL I own.

So would it fit more like the Alpha FL or the post 2021 Beta LT?

I think I want to get the 51mm DLC version Pro. I'm very curious about this 1.5 inch screen.

I am a backpacker and hiker and want to start trail running. I move to Texas, Austin, and there’s not a lot of hiking/backpacking to do. However, I do think I could get into the trail running scene around here. So I’m thinking about picking it up.

I want to make sure I have good mechanics so that I don’t injure myself. I have a Peloton tread+ and I know that there are programs on there. And I know that they might teach good mechanics. that’s what I plan on doing.

I wanted to ask here first if there are any good suggestions on how I can ensure I’m using good mechanics