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| | Barely Educated and Movin' to California (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) |
 | | Wayne, Rat, Rat's roommate, and I hung out on the porch because it was wicked hot inside, and then in a desperate attempt to ignore the mosquitos we drank as quickly as possible. |
 | | We quickly realized out that the vertical start had simply been clever National Park subterfuge to weed out wimpy hikers, leaving the real trail, which was totally mild and gorgous, for the enjoyment of those who actually wanted to work for their sweeping vistas and Sights to Behold. |
 | | It reminded me of a thesis my friend wrote about Geek Culture, in which she pointed out that many geeks, to differentiate themselves, pick a hobby or activity that is so bizarre and strange that they can apply themselves to it with insane devotion and know that they stand unique in the world. |
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