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Still Kicking said:
I use an old Bunn coffee maker. Usually only drink about 15 cups a day..
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Look up Biohazard coffee, you'll slow down the 15 cups a day. I drink it mornings when I'm really dragging just because I don't have to drink so much for the same effect.
You don't have to make it full strength but it allows a guy to drink less for the same effect without the bathroom breaks when out hunting or whatever.
 
Jtaylor said:
Look up Biohazard coffee, you'll slow down the 15 cups a day. I drink it mornings when I'm really dragging just because I don't have to drink so much for the same effect.
You don't have to make it full strength but it allows a guy to drink less for the same effect without the bathroom breaks when out hunting or whatever.
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Interesting. I have tried others like death wish coffee which was pretty good actually. definitely going to try Biohazard.
 
Nutterbuster said:
Caffeine-free was good for me. It opened my eyes to the fact that even though it's totally unregulated and socially acceptable even in the squarest circles, it's a helluva drug. I now understand that the majority of us are walking around drugged up, trying to interact with other drugged up people, and we're so used to it we never even consider that a lot of our everyday problems are a direct result of our habit.

Once I was off of it, I realized the potential for it to impact your psyche in a big way. Too much makes me anxious and irritable, and the effect is compounded and turned into an ugly cycle when you factor in disrupted and shortened sleep cycles. Lord help you if you wind yourself up with caffeine (maybe throw in some sugar just to be thorough), and then wind yourself down with ethanol. Rinse and repeat uppers and downers...perfectly legal and respectable-like.

For me, realizing it's a drug and not a food item was a positive. I now treat it like a drug. Just like you shouldn't drink on a bad day to cope, I try not to drink caffeine to power through a stressful day. I don't make decisions when I'm coffeed up, and I take my emotions and thoughts with a grain of thought. I try to make one really good cup early in the morning, enjoy the taste and the buzz, and give it a rest. That's a big change from my office junky days where I'd blow through 2 or 3pots of whatever I could get my hands on a day plus cokes/redbulls/sweet tea and wonder why I hated everything all the time and couldn't sleep.

I'm still more or less a cup a day guy. I enjoy my altered state. It's legal, and it doesn't really hurt anybody but myself. Wife found out that the cons outweigh the pros and really doesn't drink it regular anymore. I'd encourage everybody who uses it habitually to detox and take a moment to appreciate the humor of a society that can declare a War on Drugs and then fight that War while on drugs, and never even register it. And see how life looks like with the stimulant goggles off. If nothing else, it'll give you a new appreciation for your favorite substance.
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Interesting …. I remember a lot of adult beverages in your videos. Did you do the same experiment with it?
 
Cajunyankee said:
Interesting …. I remember a lot of adult beverages in your videos. Did you do the same experiment with it?
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Short answer, yes.

Long answer, that's a less light-hearted conversation to have on a public forum. Alcohol abuse falls somewhere between, "Gotta have my coffee, lol" and "Hey man, y'all got any of that crack?" The stigma isn't as strong, but it's still there.

I got in a not great place a couple of years back. Mainly work stress and having to watch people I loved hurt and not be able to do anything. I didn't register those things as happening at the time, so some bad coping mechanisms cropped up slowly without me noticing. That manifested in a lot of ways. I gained weight. Hunting morphed from a pleasant and fulfilling passion to an sort of obsessive and escapist coping mechanism. I got way more irritable, anxious, and argumentative. And in an unconscious bid to normalize my brain chemistry, I resorted to legal chemicals.

I finally wised up to it thanks to my wife and some friends. I took a vacation, sat quietly, quit my job and changed a few other things, and embraced that there were some things in my life that I could not change, and therefore should simply stop worrying about. I accepted that I am no more obligated to let other people's suffering bring me down than a lifeguard is to drown with the victim they're trying to save. It's just not good for either party.

I did quit drinking for a while. I had the same realization about alcohol I had about caffeine. It's a drug, normalized by society, disguised as food, and subtly impacting people negatively in a way that could be prevented if we just were cognizant of what it really was. I drink much less now, and the rule of thumb is Food and Friends have to be present. That basically keeps me from taking a depressant when I'm already depressed. Kinda like how with coffee I stick to a cup in the morning, preferably before a hunting and fishing trip. Don't take a stimulant when you're gonna be exposed to negative stimuli.

A caffeine rush is wonderful on a cold morning as the fog lifts over the beaver pond. A glass of red wine with my wife over a steak dinner is delicious. Beers with my buddies as we talk crap and burn sausage over a campfire is a great time. At the right place, at the right time, with the right intent, a little chemical enhancement is something I think most people should enjoy in the name of partaking of all life has to offer. Done heedlessly, the results will probably fall between not-great and absolutely terrible.

If anybody is interested, Michael Pollan has some good material out there on drugs, food, and culture. Without turning a joke thread into taboo politics, we're at an interesting time right now. I think we're changing our understanding of drugs in a good way. They're here, they've always been here, they can't be swept under the rug, and they can be very beneficial or very destructive depending on how they're taken.

Anyways, a moka pot is a wonderful way to do some drugs in the morning before a hunt. Just remember kids, don't do drugs. And if you don't not do drugs, rule number one is know you're doing drugs! ;)
 
Nutterbuster said:
Short answer, yes.

Long answer, that's a less light-hearted conversation to have on a public forum. Alcohol abuse falls somewhere between, "Gotta have my coffee, lol" and "Hey man, y'all got any of that crack?" The stigma isn't as strong, but it's still there.

I got in a not great place a couple of years back. Mainly work stress and having to watch people I loved hurt and not be able to do anything. I didn't register those things as happening at the time, so some bad coping mechanisms cropped up slowly without me noticing. That manifested in a lot of ways. I gained weight. Hunting morphed from a pleasant and fulfilling passion to an sort of obsessive and escapist coping mechanism. I got way more irritable, anxious, and argumentative. And in an unconscious bid to normalize my brain chemistry, I resorted to legal chemicals.

I finally wised up to it thanks to my wife and some friends. I took a vacation, sat quietly, quit my job and changed a few other things, and embraced that there were some things in my life that I could not change, and therefore should simply stop worrying about. I accepted that I am no more obligated to let other people's suffering bring me down than a lifeguard is to drown with the victim they're trying to save. It's just not good for either party.

I did quit drinking for a while. I had the same realization about alcohol I had about caffeine. It's a drug, normalized by society, disguised as food, and subtly impacting people negatively in a way that could be prevented if we just were cognizant of what it really was. I drink much less now, and the rule of thumb is Food and Friends have to be present. That basically keeps me from taking a depressant when I'm already depressed. Kinda like how with coffee I stick to a cup in the morning, preferably before a hunting and fishing trip. Don't take a stimulant when you're gonna be exposed to negative stimuli.

A caffeine rush is wonderful on a cold morning as the fog lifts over the beaver pond. A glass of red wine with my wife over a steak dinner is delicious. Beers with my buddies as we talk crap and burn sausage over a campfire is a great time. At the right place, at the right time, with the right intent, a little chemical enhancement is something I think most people should enjoy in the name of partaking of all life has to offer. Done heedlessly, the results will probably fall between not-great and absolutely terrible.

If anybody is interested, Michael Pollan has some good material out there on drugs, food, and culture. Without turning a joke thread into taboo politics, we're at an interesting time right now. I think we're changing our understanding of drugs in a good way. They're here, they've always been here, they can't be swept under the rug, and they can be very beneficial or very destructive depending on how they're taken.

Anyways, a moka pot is a wonderful way to do some drugs in the morning before a hunt. Just remember kids, don't do drugs. And if you don't not do drugs, rule number one is know you're doing drugs! ;)
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Thank you for sharing. I have had a similar experience of turning hunting into an unhealthy coping mechanisms of obsession / escape. Spending hours trying to find tune my setup to save a few pounds. It is a lot cheaper to shave a few pounds off the midsection than on gear.
 
Cajunyankee said:
Thank you for sharing. I have had a similar experience of turning hunting into an unhealthy coping mechanisms of obsession / escape. Spending hours trying to find tune my setup to save a few pounds. It is a lot cheaper to shave a few pounds off the midsection than on gear.
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Yeah, a year ago I was actually convinced that I wasn't sure what would happen if for some reason I couldn't hunt anymore. Now, I know I'd fish, play my guitar, grill, read, go on walks with the dog and the wife, and do 101 other pleasant things and ultimately be fine with it. May even work a little.

The universe is full of way too many good things to obsess over just one. It's like eating a whole turkey at Thanksgiving and never trying the pecan pie or dressing because then you couldn't eat as much turkey. Darn shame.

I didn't deer hunt this season for a straight month. Took a hiatus of sorts. Too busy enjoying other things. And what's neat is I have killed more deer per sit this year than any prior year when I was obsessed, and i have derived exponentially more pleasure from it. I climbed fewer trees. Didnt hunt once in the rain. Slept in when I felt like it. Took time to make good coffee and eat breakfast. Stayed up to drink whiskey by the wood stove with my dad at the cabin. Duck hunted if I didn't have a good game plan for deer. Fished when it was too hot. Still have 2 weeks of season and have killed 7 deer and 2 hogs.
 
Life is a quality contest, not a quantity contest! I would much rather have only 5 great hunts per season than 25-50 mediocre days. Kudos on the coffee and alcohol reduction. I cut 6 lbs of weight last year by eliminating just a few dinner drinks, with no other changes.
 
Nutterbuster said:
Short answer, yes.

Long answer, that's a less light-hearted conversation to have on a public forum. Alcohol abuse falls somewhere between, "Gotta have my coffee, lol" and "Hey man, y'all got any of that crack?" The stigma isn't as strong, but it's still there.

I got in a not great place a couple of years back. Mainly work stress and having to watch people I loved hurt and not be able to do anything. I didn't register those things as happening at the time, so some bad coping mechanisms cropped up slowly without me noticing. That manifested in a lot of ways. I gained weight. Hunting morphed from a pleasant and fulfilling passion to an sort of obsessive and escapist coping mechanism. I got way more irritable, anxious, and argumentative. And in an unconscious bid to normalize my brain chemistry, I resorted to legal chemicals.

I finally wised up to it thanks to my wife and some friends. I took a vacation, sat quietly, quit my job and changed a few other things, and embraced that there were some things in my life that I could not change, and therefore should simply stop worrying about. I accepted that I am no more obligated to let other people's suffering bring me down than a lifeguard is to drown with the victim they're trying to save. It's just not good for either party.

I did quit drinking for a while. I had the same realization about alcohol I had about caffeine. It's a drug, normalized by society, disguised as food, and subtly impacting people negatively in a way that could be prevented if we just were cognizant of what it really was. I drink much less now, and the rule of thumb is Food and Friends have to be present. That basically keeps me from taking a depressant when I'm already depressed. Kinda like how with coffee I stick to a cup in the morning, preferably before a hunting and fishing trip. Don't take a stimulant when you're gonna be exposed to negative stimuli.

A caffeine rush is wonderful on a cold morning as the fog lifts over the beaver pond. A glass of red wine with my wife over a steak dinner is delicious. Beers with my buddies as we talk crap and burn sausage over a campfire is a great time. At the right place, at the right time, with the right intent, a little chemical enhancement is something I think most people should enjoy in the name of partaking of all life has to offer. Done heedlessly, the results will probably fall between not-great and absolutely terrible.

If anybody is interested, Michael Pollan has some good material out there on drugs, food, and culture. Without turning a joke thread into taboo politics, we're at an interesting time right now. I think we're changing our understanding of drugs in a good way. They're here, they've always been here, they can't be swept under the rug, and they can be very beneficial or very destructive depending on how they're taken.

Anyways, a moka pot is a wonderful way to do some drugs in the morning before a hunt. Just remember kids, don't do drugs. And if you don't not do drugs, rule number one is know you're doing drugs! ;)
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A good look at how anything can be a drug or a temple depending on how it's used. I gave up alcohol many years back. I don't begrudge anyone their choices, it's just for me I wasn't good at making those choices. It was never simply one beer. I'd suddenly revert back to a wild college kid and have to drink all the beers. I was never a mean or embarrassing drunk. I didn't cheat on my wife when drunk or anything like that. I just didn't like how alcohol became a destination for me. It was a crutch. Bad day? Booze. Good day? Gotta celebrate, booze. As for caffeine I still drink coffee but not in excess. As I've gotten older I've learned that caffeine after 11AM means I'm up till 1 or 2 so I try to limit myself. The drug that has controlled much of my life though has been nicotine. I started dipping at 15 on the baseball field. I've quit many times over the years but stress will trigger an uncontrollable urge in me and I'll be right back to a can a day. I've consumed a lot of stupid things in my life but tobacco is by far the stupidest. Wish I'd never heard of it...
 
This has turned into a pretty cool thread. We all have our vices and struggles and stress/pain. It’s nice to hear y’all share things you’re doing better at as well as some of things you might still be struggling with but working to improve.

Im trying to kick sodas and sugar. That stuff is addictive and makes me feel crappy. I want to be healthier.

I’ve never taken coffee pass 2 cups a day but it would be cool to get off coffee for a while and see if I notice a change.

We have so many coffee makers it isn’t even funny. We’ve been grinding beans for the past two years and it is a sweet upgrade to the taste if y’all haven’t tried it.
 
DangleDonkey said:
A good look at how anything can be a drug or a temple depending on how it's used. I gave up alcohol many years back. I don't begrudge anyone their choices, it's just for me I wasn't good at making those choices. It was never simply one beer. I'd suddenly revert back to a wild college kid and have to drink all the beers. I was never a mean or embarrassing drunk. I didn't cheat on my wife when drunk or anything like that. I just didn't like how alcohol became a destination for me. It was a crutch. Bad day? Booze. Good day? Gotta celebrate, booze. As for caffeine I still drink coffee but not in excess. As I've gotten older I've learned that caffeine after 11AM means I'm up till 1 or 2 so I try to limit myself. The drug that has controlled much of my life though has been nicotine. I started dipping at 15 on the baseball field. I've quit many times over the years but stress will trigger an uncontrollable urge in me and I'll be right back to a can a day. I've consumed a lot of stupid things in my life but tobacco is by far the stupidest. Wish I'd never heard of it...
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I quit dipping for good a few years back but still crave one when hunting, driving, or after a meal. I wonder if that'll ever stop. I literally had to avoid going into the convenience store so I wouldn't buy a can. I would get my gas and leave. I started chewing gum like a maniac and if I was around a buddy who was a fellow dipper, it was especially tough.

Back to the OP, how many cups does that thing make? I know they come in different sizes but the OP looks about right on...
 
NimbleTimbo said:
I quit dipping for good a few years back but still crave one when hunting, driving, or after a meal. I wonder if that'll ever stop. I literally had to avoid going into the convenience store so I wouldn't buy a can. I would get my gas and leave. I started chewing gum like a maniac and if I was around a buddy who was a fellow dipper, it was especially tough.

Back to the OP, how many cups does that thing make? I know they come in different sizes but the OP looks about right on...
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Don't slack on your resolve. The last time I was quit was for 2 yrs and started back... So frustrating.
 
NimbleTimbo said:
Back to the OP, how many cups does that thing make? I know they come
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It's a 6 cup Bialetti. They're small cups. It makes pseudo-espresso so it's really 6 "shots" of coffee. Good stuff. My wife and I usually split the pot and make a stiff cup, or I'll pour the whole thing in a tumbler before I leave to hunt and top it off with milk. It's stout but smooth.

I don't know if this is true, but a buddy told me Bialetti makes the 6 cup model in Italy and it's better quality than the bigger ones. May be something to consider. It makes coffee pretty quick, with minimum effort, and 0 waste or grounds for me
 
1 important thing to remember to do is wait and give the thing time to cool off before trying to muscle the lid of to start another brew for your friend....unless u have magic metal plupper skills...
Doubles as lemon zester/cheese grater for those swank camp cuisine meals....but seriously...metal expands when it heats up so if u crank it down and then heat it, it gets difficult to unthread....be patient and u won't break it like I did....hahahaha

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Nutterbuster said:
Caffeine-free was good for me. It opened my eyes to the fact that even though it's totally unregulated and socially acceptable even in the squarest circles, it's a helluva drug. I now understand that the majority of us are walking around drugged up, trying to interact with other drugged up people, and we're so used to it we never even consider that a lot of our everyday problems are a direct result of our habit.

Once I was off of it, I realized the potential for it to impact your psyche in a big way. Too much makes me anxious and irritable, and the effect is compounded and turned into an ugly cycle when you factor in disrupted and shortened sleep cycles. Lord help you if you wind yourself up with caffeine (maybe throw in some sugar just to be thorough), and then wind yourself down with ethanol. Rinse and repeat uppers and downers...perfectly legal and respectable-like.

For me, realizing it's a drug and not a food item was a positive. I now treat it like a drug. Just like you shouldn't drink on a bad day to cope, I try not to drink caffeine to power through a stressful day. I don't make decisions when I'm coffeed up, and I take my emotions and thoughts with a grain of thought. I try to make one really good cup early in the morning, enjoy the taste and the buzz, and give it a rest. That's a big change from my office junky days where I'd blow through 2 or 3pots of whatever I could get my hands on a day plus cokes/redbulls/sweet tea and wonder why I hated everything all the time and couldn't sleep.

I'm still more or less a cup a day guy. I enjoy my altered state. It's legal, and it doesn't really hurt anybody but myself. Wife found out that the cons outweigh the pros and really doesn't drink it regular anymore. I'd encourage everybody who uses it habitually to detox and take a moment to appreciate the humor of a society that can declare a War on Drugs and then fight that War while on drugs, and never even register it. And see how life looks like with the stimulant goggles off. If nothing else, it'll give you a new appreciation for your favorite substance.
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Same lens for sugar, too. Walk in your local gas station and take a look around once in the door. You are surrounded by sugar. Sugar leads to inflammation, which in turn leads to disease.

I know all this, but will be honest and say I could use a sugar detox right now, haha.
 
Nutterbuster said:
Caffeine-free was good for me. It opened my eyes to the fact that even though it's totally unregulated and socially acceptable even in the squarest circles, it's a helluva drug. I now understand that the majority of us are walking around drugged up, trying to interact with other drugged up people, and we're so used to it we never even consider that a lot of our everyday problems are a direct result of our habit.

Once I was off of it, I realized the potential for it to impact your psyche in a big way. Too much makes me anxious and irritable, and the effect is compounded and turned into an ugly cycle when you factor in disrupted and shortened sleep cycles. Lord help you if you wind yourself up with caffeine (maybe throw in some sugar just to be thorough), and then wind yourself down with ethanol. Rinse and repeat uppers and downers...perfectly legal and respectable-like.

For me, realizing it's a drug and not a food item was a positive. I now treat it like a drug. Just like you shouldn't drink on a bad day to cope, I try not to drink caffeine to power through a stressful day. I don't make decisions when I'm coffeed up, and I take my emotions and thoughts with a grain of thought. I try to make one really good cup early in the morning, enjoy the taste and the buzz, and give it a rest. That's a big change from my office junky days where I'd blow through 2 or 3pots of whatever I could get my hands on a day plus cokes/redbulls/sweet tea and wonder why I hated everything all the time and couldn't sleep.

I'm still more or less a cup a day guy. I enjoy my altered state. It's legal, and it doesn't really hurt anybody but myself. Wife found out that the cons outweigh the pros and really doesn't drink it regular anymore. I'd encourage everybody who uses it habitually to detox and take a moment to appreciate the humor of a society that can declare a War on Drugs and then fight that War while on drugs, and never even register it. And see how life looks like with the stimulant goggles off. If nothing else, it'll give you a new appreciation for your favorite substance.
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They say caffeine was responsable for the industrial revolution, before it everyone drank beer lol

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