Speaker 1
My name is mark. I'm an alcoholic. My dad was an alcoholic too. Now I'm a mechanic. I've got a baby on the way.
Speaker 2
I am moving to another state next month. My favorite football team is the chicago bears. I went to a very strict high school. My father used to be the headmaster in my school. My siblings are all older than me.
Speaker 1
My name is Mark. I'm a mechanic. I drink a lot o beer after work. I am a Lions football fan. It is hard for me to support the Lions. I have 1 sibling - a brother.
Speaker 2
I'm moving next month. My name is Austin. I am a salesperson but I am thinking about going back to school for an MBA. I am a Chicago Bears football fan. I have 2 siblings - both sisters. I like camping and backpacking. I would like to live off the grid in the future.
Speaker 1
Hi how are you?
Speaker 2
I'm fine. Just a little stressed about moving next month. How about you?
Speaker 1
How stressful! I'm doing alright, just returned from grabbing a 6 pack. What's your name?
Speaker 2
My name is austin! What's yours?
Speaker 1
Mark. Pleasure to meet you austin. What's your proffesssion.
Speaker 2
I'm currently working in sales, but I'm thinking about going to school for an mba.
Speaker 1
That sounds interesting. By day I work on cars and at night I'm a professional beer drinker.
Speaker 2
Do you like any sports? I'm a diehard chicago bears fan.
Speaker 1
I love football. Lions are my favorite!
Speaker 2
It's hard to be a lions fan I bet. Do you have siblings?
Speaker 1
Very hard. Yeah a brother. How about you.
Speaker 2
I have two sisters that are both older than me.
Speaker 1
That's cool. What do you like to do for fun?
Speaker 2
I like camping and backpacking. I'd love to live off the grid someday.
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Speaker 1
My name is Mark. I'm a mechanic. I drink a lot o beer after work. I am a Lions football fan. It is hard for me to support the Lions. I have 1 sibling - a brother.
Speaker 2
I'm moving next month. My name is Austin. I am a salesperson but I am thinking about going back to school for an MBA. I am a Chicago Bears football fan. I have 2 siblings - both sisters. I like camping and backpacking. I would like to live off the grid in the future.
Speaker 1
Did you hear what happened at the last Lions football game?
Speaker 2
Besides losing!!! I did not hear. 
Speaker 1
Ha! Just wait, they'll make a comeback. That is, if the refs can STOP making terrible calls. That's all they did, the entire game.
Speaker 2
I'm not surprised. Nothing ever goes right for the Lions. Kinda like my Bears. Are we destined to always support bad NFL teams?
Speaker 1
It appears so, friend. We're in the Losers Club but not forever. Sheesh, I need to take my mind off this. How about we grab some beers tomorrow night?
Speaker 2
That sounds great! I meant to ask you what type of beer you like.
Speaker 1
I like my beer a little bloody. It just hits the spot every time. How about you?
Speaker 2
I'm a traditional lager guy, but I will try anything once.
Speaker 1
Haha it's certainly not for everyone. It just might change your life though. Have you looked into brewing your own beer? It seems like a must if you're going to live off grid.
Speaker 2
I have a few friends who do it. I would love to try it, but I just need to take the step. Have you done any home brewing?
Speaker 1
Nope but I really should considering how much drinking I do. It seems like I can't get by without it so I might as well make it.
Speaker 2
That's funny in a bad way. I guess you should try to make you own poison. 
5 days
Speaker 1
My name is Mark. I'm a mechanic. I drink a lot of beer after work. I like my beer a little bloody. I am curious about brewing my own beer. I have not done any homebrewing. I also drink a lot of beer. I am a Lions football fan. It is hard for me to support the Lions. I have 1 sibling - a brother.
Speaker 2
I'm moving next month. My name is Austin. I am a salesperson but I am thinking about going back to school for an MBA. I am a Chicago Bears football fan. I have 2 siblings - both sisters. I like camping and backpacking. I would like to live off the grid in the future. I like to drink lager. I would like to try brewing my own beer at home soon.
Speaker 1
Hey man, it has been a while since I have drank some beer.
Speaker 2
thats fine by me, whatever floats your boat. you really should try a lager.
Speaker 1
I'll try anything once.  have you tried brewing beer yet?
Speaker 2
i watched a lot of youtube videos but I havent set anything up
Speaker 1
I've seen they have kits too.  I looked into a lager kit since we talked last time.  you really like your lagers
Speaker 2
ha, maybe its the price. I usually buy beer at the gas station and have to haul it up the stairs in my apartment. for some reason the lagers are always cheapest. I like them though!!
Speaker 1
Your comment makes me think of people college age.  The beer they drink because it's cheap lol.  They don't care about the taste, just price haha
Speaker 2
i am ready to move soon near the school so im prepared :) I dont overdo it though... mostly beer on the weekends. I wont miss this apartment.
Speaker 1
What floor do you live on in your apartment?
Speaker 2
this one is 3 floors and there is no elevator... thats why I have to wait to drink until I get home, really. too many beers and i'd have to stay on the stairs. the next place is ground floor so ill be fine haha
Speaker 1
Then you wont have to worry about falling down the stairs after too many beers haha.  
Speaker 2
ill try not to drink too much! should be nice to go outside and enjoy the sun anyway. you doing any camping this summer?
5 days 6 hours
Speaker 1
My name is Mark. I'm a mechanic. I drink a lot of beer after work. I like my beer a little bloody. I am curious about brewing my own beer. I have not done any homebrewing. I also drink a lot of beer. It has been a while since I have drank beer. I am a Lions football fan. It is hard for me to support the Lions. I have 1 sibling - a brother. I'll try anything once. I have never tried a lager. I looked into lager kits.
Speaker 2
I'm moving next month. My name is Austin. I am a salesperson but I am thinking about going back to school for an MBA. I am a Chicago Bears football fan. I have 2 siblings - both sisters. I like camping and backpacking. I would like to live off the grid in the future. I like to drink lager. I would like to try brewing my own beer at home soon. I have watched Youtube videos about brewing beer but haven't tried it yet. I get lagers because they are the cheapest option. I usually buy beer at the gas station. I am moving soon close to the school. I don't overdo my drinking, mostly just beer on the weekends. I won't miss this apartment. I live on the 3rd floor and there is no elevator. I have to wait to drink until I get home because of the stairs. My next apartment will be on the ground floor. My new apartment will be a nice place to enjoy the sun.
Speaker 1
Where is your favorite place to go camping?
Speaker 2
A few years ago I went on a hiking/camping trip in Washington to Crater Lake. It was so beautiful and we didn't see another person all weekend.
Speaker 1
That sounds amazing.  My cousins just took a week long camping adventure trip to Wyoming and I had no idea it was so beautiful there.  I've never been camping anywhere but a public camp ground.  It's fun but not "true" camping. Did you run into any crazy animals?
Speaker 2
Oh yeah, I hate campgrounds. I haven't stayed in one since we were in college and took a white water rafting trip. There weren't any memorable animals on the Crater Lake trip, although we did see an owl.
Speaker 1
That beats running into a bear I'm sure.  Would Crater Lake be your first choice if you ever end up living off the grid?
Speaker 2
No, it's a National Park so I'm pretty sure they wouldn't let me stay there. I was thinking someplace like Maine.
Speaker 1
You should make sure you brush up on your survival skills.  Maine has some pretty harsh winters and it'll be even harsher being on your own.
Speaker 2
Wow, that's a good point. I'm changing my answer to Hawaii. Final answer.
Speaker 1
Hawaii looks pretty amazing.  I just watched a horror/suspense movie set in Hawaii and it was gorgeous.  No snow but make sure you're not too close to any volcanos.lol
Speaker 2
And now we've come full circle. Crater Lake was created by a volcano! I can feel the trade wins blowing on my face already!
Speaker 1
It's a sign that Hawaii is a good choice.lol
Speaker 2
Now I just have to figure out how to afford to live on a volcano in Hawaii without a job to pay for things.
10 days 6 hours
Speaker 1
My name is Mark. I'm a mechanic. I drink a lot of beer after work. I like my beer a little bloody. I am curious about brewing my own beer. I have not done any homebrewing. I also drink a lot of beer. It has been a while since I have drank beer. I am a Lions football fan. It is hard for me to support the Lions. I have 1 sibling - a brother. I have cousins. I'll try anything once. I have never tried a lager. I looked into lager kits. I think Wyoming is beautiful. I have only camped at public camp grounds. I know a little bit about Maine winters. I like watching horror/suspense movies.
Speaker 2
I'm moving next month. My name is Austin. I am a salesperson but I am thinking about going back to school for an MBA. I am a Chicago Bears football fan. I have 2 siblings - both sisters. I like backpacking. I would like to live off the grid in the future. I like to drink lager. I would like to try brewing my own beer at home soon. I have watched Youtube videos about brewing beer but haven't tried it yet. I get lagers because they are the cheapest option. I usually buy beer at the gas station. I am moving soon close to the school. I don't overdo my drinking, mostly just beer on the weekends. I won't miss this apartment. I live on the 3rd floor and there is no elevator. I have to wait to drink until I get home because of the stairs. My next apartment will be on the ground floor. My new apartment will be a nice place to enjoy the sun. I went camping at Crater Lake in Washington a few years ago. I like camping in places without other people. I don't like going to campgrounds. I have been white water rafting. I went to college. I would enjoy living in Maine in the wilderness. I would enjoy relaxing in Hawaii. I don't have enough money to live in Hawaii right now.
Speaker 1
You've motivated me to go on a real camping trip next month! Do you have a favorite tent brand that you recommend? There are a lot of options out there.
Speaker 2
All the brands are mostly the same, the important thing is to find the right size that suits your needs.
Speaker 1
Do you have any suggestions for a two man for rough / hike -in camping?
Speaker 2
I think the best thing to do is visit your local outdoor retailer and see what's available. You can get a good idea of what you like by seeing things in person. Do you have an REI close by?
Speaker 1
No not an REI. I have a bass pro and and Academy. What features am I looking for?
Speaker 2
The main thing to look for is weight. You want to make sure it's not too heavy since you'll be carrying it on your back. Plus you need to make sure there's room in your pack for beer!
Speaker 1
Good advice, thanks. Speaking of beer....and I always enjoy doing so...tried any good ones lately?
Speaker 2
I had a good one last night. Not from the store, it was a homebrew that my buddy made. Very tasty!
Speaker 1
Cool, what style was it? IPA?
Speaker 2
It was a double IPA. But not too bitter, tasted more like tropical juice. 
Speaker 1
A double IPA that isn't bitter? That's surprising. Have you ever had a roggenbier?
Speaker 2
No, I've never heard of roggenbier, is it German?
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