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Posted: 3/15/2020 10:01:01 AM EST
Im planning on it.
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Posted: 3/15/2020 11:03:08 AM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By Philmore:
Im planning on it. 
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Posted: 3/15/2020 2:02:06 PM EST
We’re here and rucking up. If you’re here, hopefully we’ll bump into you!
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Posted: 3/15/2020 6:37:42 PM EST
Philmore and I had a good time hiking around the park and reading up on the history of what happened there 239 years ago. We only did one lap, so maybe 3 miles walked at a leisurely pace.
We will definitely need to do this one again when it's nicer and there isn't a pandemic. |
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Posted: 3/15/2020 6:54:58 PM EST
[Last Edit: 3/15/2020 6:55:31 PM EST by Philmore]
Had a good time. First time there. It’s interesting and inspiring learning about the sacrifices and bravery there. Seeing the ground. It was a very hot spot.
Good day for it. Come on out folks! |
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Posted: 3/17/2020 5:55:01 AM EST
Got out running yesterday with some push ups and sit ups. Not my usual thing. The time/numbers were pathetic, and I am feeling like waffle stomped shit today. Nothing like a low mark to improve upon.
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Posted: 3/17/2020 6:08:02 AM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By DarkLordVader:
Got out running yesterday with some push ups and sit ups. Not my usual thing. The time/numbers were pathetic, and I am feeling like waffle stomped shit today. Nothing like a low mark to improve upon.
This is a damned good video from Prager U and Jocko Willink to keep you going.  Discipline = Freedom |
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Posted: 3/18/2020 12:45:40 PM EST
Is there a hike planned for the 29th? I can't seem to find the thread now but I'm off on that day.
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Posted: 3/18/2020 12:54:22 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By 2apatriot:
Is there a hike planned for the 29th? I can't seem to find the thread now but I'm off on that day. |
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Posted: 3/18/2020 1:07:34 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By alphajaguars:
There can be. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By alphajaguars:
Originally Posted By 2apatriot:
Is there a hike planned for the 29th? I can't seem to find the thread now but I'm off on that day. COME ON OUT, FOLKS! This is the time to get to know each other IRL. |
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Posted: 3/24/2020 3:39:24 PM EST
Bump to remind everyone this is still on.
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Posted: 3/25/2020 3:46:33 PM EST
UPDATE
We will be under a "shelter in place" ruling effective 5pm Friday; however, there is an allowance for hiking in the ruling, so we are a GO for the hike. If 10 or more show, we will just split into 2 groups.  We will also be working on maintaining our proper tactical intervals of at least 6ft between us.
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Posted: 3/26/2020 11:25:08 AM EST
How do we justify our travel?
Is it considered non essential? |
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Posted: 3/26/2020 2:31:23 PM EST
Wording from City website:
“To engage in outdoor activity, provided the individuals comply with Social Distancing Requirements, such as, by way of example and without limitation, walking, hiking, golfing, running, cycling, or using the greenways. Individuals may go to public parks and open outdoor recreation areas. However, playgrounds may increase spread of COVID-19 and, therefore, shall be closed.” If you are coming to the greenway for a hike, as far as I can see that is permitted under “may go to public parks...” I did not stay at a Holiday Inn last nite nor am I a lawyer.  |
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Posted: 3/26/2020 3:42:07 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By Philmore: Wording from City website: “To engage in outdoor activity, provided the individuals comply with Social Distancing Requirements, such as, by way of example and without limitation, walking, hiking, golfing, running, cycling, or using the greenways. Individuals may go to public parks and open outdoor recreation areas. However, playgrounds may increase spread of COVID-19 and, therefore, shall be closed.” If you are coming to the greenway for a hike, as far as I can see that is permitted under “may go to public parks...” I did not stay at a Holiday Inn last nite nor am I a lawyer. That's how I read it. Fuck 'em if they can't take a joke. 
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Posted: 3/27/2020 12:11:05 PM EST
BUMP
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Posted: 3/29/2020 12:11:33 PM EST
Bump. Anyone in?
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Posted: 3/29/2020 12:38:15 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By Philmore: Bump. Anyone in?  Seems like almost every one has said no. Which I can understand as everyone is concerned over getting the China Virus and bringing it home. |
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Posted: 3/29/2020 4:01:56 PM EST
Based on the lack of turn out do to the China Virus, we will be suspending these until the shelter in place order is lifted.
However, I would highly recommend still getting out, even if we’re not meeting up to do it. Getting outside and exercising do wonders for your mood. If anyone DOES want to meet up, or if you guys need help with anything during this time, post up in here and we'll do whatever we can. |
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Posted: 3/30/2020 9:27:11 PM EST
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Posted: 3/31/2020 7:08:15 AM EST
My exercise yesterday involved trees and a chainsaw. . .that's pioneering right?
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Posted: 3/31/2020 11:20:49 AM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By JasonD: My exercise yesterday involved trees and a chainsaw. . .that's pioneering right? Hell yeah it is! 
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Posted: 4/1/2020 6:51:54 AM EST
Advice from Ben in another thread:
"You all are starting to pick up more people, right? I'd look at this point into breaking into as many local groups of 3 or more as is feasible. A group of three guys a 20 or 30 minute drive from each other can randomly get together and do a quick hike without much preplanning. With all the virus stuff going around, all the better still. Then try to make larger hikes a once a month, bimonthly, or quarterly thing and bring as many folks together as possible. This encourages the smaller groups to grow, forces them to become more intimate with each other, and prevents people from burning out over driving far often. Your small three man groups can still train together- do COMMEXs where a hike is conducted and then you attempt to make radio contact with another group who is hiking elsewhere same day. HF comm skills would be really helpful here." Thoughts? Ideas? I've also thought we should start a thread for all the NC Battle Buddy Troops to share info. You want to turn this one into it, or start a new one? |
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Posted: 4/1/2020 7:28:44 AM EST
Maybe we should do a online group webinar type thing with Q and A as well?
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Posted: 4/1/2020 10:50:04 AM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By alphajaguars: Advice from Ben in another thread: "You all are starting to pick up more people, right? I'd look at this point into breaking into as many local groups of 3 or more as is feasible. A group of three guys a 20 or 30 minute drive from each other can randomly get together and do a quick hike without much preplanning. With all the virus stuff going around, all the better still. Then try to make larger hikes a once a month, bimonthly, or quarterly thing and bring as many folks together as possible. This encourages the smaller groups to grow, forces them to become more intimate with each other, and prevents people from burning out over driving far often. Your small three man groups can still train together- do COMMEXs where a hike is conducted and then you attempt to make radio contact with another group who is hiking elsewhere same day. HF comm skills would be really helpful here." Thoughts? Ideas? I've also thought we should start a thread for all the NC Battle Buddy Troops to share info. You want to turn this one into it, or start a new one? Let's use this thread. I'm in Alamance county which is smack dab between Raleigh and Greensboro. I can coordinate a group here; Lacking military experience I will yield that role to anyone in the area with the proper bonafides. |
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Posted: 4/1/2020 3:09:44 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By Seanquigley: Maybe we should do a online group webinar type thing with Q and A as well? If someone else knows how to do this I'd be down to participate. |
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Posted: 4/5/2020 5:13:49 AM EST
Tagscribing
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Posted: 4/5/2020 7:43:56 AM EST
Everybody staying active?
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Posted: 4/5/2020 2:22:41 PM EST
Out yesterday at for 3.2 miles with girlfriend. Getting her out with me is good for both of us!
Just got in from approx 3 miles at CG Hill park in Pfafftown. Nice park. Planning on a longer hike/ruck someday this week when I have to take off some. Helps with the stir crazy. |
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Posted: 4/7/2020 4:49:45 PM EST
Out today - 6.1 miles
Math say 14.1 minutes per mile. Minimal weight for me tho. Kudos to you guys rucking 40-50 lbs. Paved surface around neighborhood with a few moderate inclines. Nothing strenuous. Hope everyone is doing well. |
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Posted: 4/7/2020 4:51:32 PM EST
Good deal!
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Posted: 4/8/2020 6:36:36 AM EST
Took the kids and wife out last night for a 3 mile walk. 55 minutes, which wasn't bad for having the kids with us.
I need to up the weight in my ruck since I'm not wearing the PC around the neighborhood. |
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Posted: 4/9/2020 9:44:02 PM EST
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Posted: 4/10/2020 9:02:19 AM EST
Wow! That’s some solid work man!
Good weather to be put in and exercising. |
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Posted: 4/10/2020 9:43:36 AM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By Philmore: Wow! That’s some solid work man! Good weather to be put in and exercising. When I started, I wanted to get 6 miles in. That idea left when I was already huffing and puffing at the top of the first hill 
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Posted: 4/14/2020 2:34:26 PM EST
NoVa Battle Buddies are doing a comms event. I'm tagging it to see what/how they are doing it to see if it's something we could do as well.
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Posted: 4/15/2020 10:05:11 AM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By alphajaguars: NoVa Battle Buddies are doing a comms event. I'm tagging it to see what/how they are doing it to see if it's something we could do as well. I need to get up and running on this. Does anyone know if there's an idiot's guide to getting set up on comms from scratch on Arfcom or anywhere else? |
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Posted: 4/15/2020 11:25:47 AM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By PhillyandBCEagles: I need to get up and running on this. Does anyone know if there's an idiot's guide to getting set up on comms from scratch on Arfcom or anywhere else? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PhillyandBCEagles: Originally Posted By alphajaguars: NoVa Battle Buddies are doing a comms event. I'm tagging it to see what/how they are doing it to see if it's something we could do as well. I need to get up and running on this. Does anyone know if there's an idiot's guide to getting set up on comms from scratch on Arfcom or anywhere else? Define "set up from scratch" @jdsbusa and @UH_SALT_RIFLE seem to know what they are doing, and will be in charge of Troop 556's commo training. |
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Posted: 4/15/2020 12:06:42 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By alphajaguars: Define "set up from scratch" @jdsbusa and @UH_SALT_RIFLE seem to know what they are doing, and will be in charge of Troop 556's commo training. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By alphajaguars: Originally Posted By PhillyandBCEagles: Originally Posted By alphajaguars: NoVa Battle Buddies are doing a comms event. I'm tagging it to see what/how they are doing it to see if it's something we could do as well. I need to get up and running on this. Does anyone know if there's an idiot's guide to getting set up on comms from scratch on Arfcom or anywhere else? Define "set up from scratch" @jdsbusa and @UH_SALT_RIFLE seem to know what they are doing, and will be in charge of Troop 556's commo training. I have no equipment and not even sure exactly what I need to get
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Posted: 4/15/2020 7:29:16 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By PhillyandBCEagles: I have no equipment and not even sure exactly what I need to get Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PhillyandBCEagles: Originally Posted By alphajaguars: Originally Posted By PhillyandBCEagles: Originally Posted By alphajaguars: NoVa Battle Buddies are doing a comms event. I'm tagging it to see what/how they are doing it to see if it's something we could do as well. I need to get up and running on this. Does anyone know if there's an idiot's guide to getting set up on comms from scratch on Arfcom or anywhere else? Define "set up from scratch" @jdsbusa and @UH_SALT_RIFLE seem to know what they are doing, and will be in charge of Troop 556's commo training. I have no equipment and not even sure exactly what I need to get Welcome to the party, pal! I do have one of those Baofengs, so I have that going for me. |
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Posted: 4/16/2020 9:36:14 PM EST
I finally picked up a basic Baofeng UV-5R. Haven’t messed with it much so I’m looking forward to learning the ropes.
I miss the rucks. Working on adding some weight around here and trying to keep pace. Need a better app on the phone for it. Hope you guys are doing well and staying healthy. Hang in there. |
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Posted: 4/17/2020 5:11:24 AM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By Philmore: I finally picked up a basic Baofeng UV-5R. Haven’t messed with it much so I’m looking forward to learning the ropes. I miss the rucks. Working on adding some weight around here and trying to keep pace. Need a better app on the phone for it. Hope you guys are doing well and staying healthy. Hang in there. Start here with some ham stuff. |
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Posted: 4/19/2020 1:11:04 PM EST
Ran 3.2 miles in 29:54, then put the ruck on and walked it in 49:27.
I'm tired. |
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Posted: 4/22/2020 6:44:39 PM EST
I got in a good hike this evening. Little over 4 miles. Maintained an average 14 minute pace.
Good evening for it. Nothing earth shattering but good exercise. Hope folks are getting out and about. |
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Posted: 5/8/2020 2:14:18 PM EST
Starting to come out of quarantine.
Anyone else itching to get a good hike in? |
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Posted: 5/8/2020 2:21:48 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By alphajaguars: Starting to come out of quarantine. Anyone else itching to get a good hike in? This weekend and next are out for me....maybe something for Memorial Day weekend though? |
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Posted: 5/8/2020 3:35:57 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By PhillyandBCEagles: This weekend and next are out for me....maybe something for Memorial Day weekend though? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PhillyandBCEagles: Originally Posted By alphajaguars: Starting to come out of quarantine. Anyone else itching to get a good hike in? This weekend and next are out for me....maybe something for Memorial Day weekend though? I could work with that. We'll have to see how others feel about it. |
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Posted: 5/9/2020 10:18:31 AM EST
This morning would've been perfect hiking weather unfortunately, around 40 here in Charlotte at 10 am. Probably gonna be just a little bit warmer than that for the foreseeable future!
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Posted: 5/9/2020 11:01:45 AM EST
We are definitely going to be getting into hot weather from here on out.
That just adds to the misery 
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Posted: 5/11/2020 8:56:05 AM EST
[Last Edit: 5/11/2020 8:56:19 AM EST by PhillyandBCEagles]
Run n Gun 5k in Clinton, SC a month from now...looks like they also have a team event in NC in September
https://thegunrun.us/collections/tickets/products/the-gun-run-5k-race-ticket-june-13th-2020 |
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