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Seal it up in a container with an ozone generator.

Isbell with Drive-By Truckers

Posted by Grifola on 12/3/25 at 9:28 pm
Got the band back together to promote a new Decoration Day box set.

re: Pi contains your phone number

Posted by Grifola on 12/2/25 at 8:25 am to
That one is fake, read the fine print. It makes up a response past 100k digits.

This one is legit up to 200M digits. Any random number < 7 digits will have a > 99% probability of existing in the first 200M digits of pi.

Pi calculator
Grok has a ruled them as the OG founders of alt-country…

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Uncle Tupelo is primarily considered the foundational band of alt-country, but they have strong ties to cowpunk in their early sound and influences. The distinction depends on which phase of their career (1987–1994) you’re examining. Alt-Country Label (Dominant Classification) • Core Identity: Uncle Tupelo—Jay Farrar, Jeff Tweedy, and Mike Heidorn—are widely credited with inventing alt-country through their 1990 debut No Depression, which fused punk energy with traditional country instrumentation (acoustic guitars, mandolin, fiddle, banjo) and working-class Americana lyrics.
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Cowpunk


This, but Uncle Tupelo in particular. I didn’t discover this genre until Son Volt’s Trace started getting air time. I can still remember the first time I listened to No Depression some 25+ years ago.

re: Current songs stuck in your head

Posted by Grifola on 10/8/25 at 7:10 pm to
This since watching the Beato / Les interview a few days ago.

SX

From Covington. Dave Fortman’s band

re: Hiking/Backpacking recommendations

Posted by Grifola on 10/2/25 at 7:53 pm to
Forgot to mention a backpack and not sure of your budget.

My son ended up getting his Eagle, he used Seek Outside Unaweep for Philmont (and many other trips). It's bombproof, comfortable with a load, and very light for a load bearing pack. This bag should hold up fine to get passed down to the younger son.

I use a Stone Glacier but will likely also get a Seek Outside to shave some weight and simplify. I'm getting where I don't want/need a bunch of external pockets and straps.

Also look at Osprey and Gregory.

re: Hiking/Backpacking recommendations

Posted by Grifola on 10/2/25 at 7:33 pm to
Any of the ones already mentioned plus add Durston X-Mid (the one on the left, trekking pole supported to save weight).



REI Half Dome below, but much heavier than the Durston. I have a bit of problem collecting backpacking gear.

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That's just a little bit alarming.


Agreed, especially considering this is going on day 6 with no communication or updates.

re: Nitric Acid Producers

Posted by Grifola on 10/1/25 at 11:26 am to
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Any input from you guys would be most appreciated.


I don’t know, maybe look into a defense/aerospace etf instead of the ammonia supply chain.

re: Tools best album is...?

Posted by Grifola on 9/20/25 at 7:13 pm to
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I'll go Aenima
Lateralus
Undertow
10k
Fear
Opiate


Works for me, except I have Fear after Undertow.

re: David Gilmour at Circus Maximus

Posted by Grifola on 9/12/25 at 7:56 pm to
Thanks for the heads up. Pompei at IMAX was awesome.

I’m sure you’re probably aware, but Beato recently dropped a second interview with David. It’s pretty incredible to see him so open and relaxed in that long form interview.
Cocaine’s a helluva drug. :lol:

Micki Free says the basketball story is “completely accurate”