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Apr 4Liked by Edward Slavsquat

Have you never heard of a wheelbarrow, dear Edward?

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This is the BEST research paper I've ever read. Thankfully, the subject, our esteemed correspondent, survived. All those in the comment section giving you suggestions for how to manage retrieving your water supplies totally missed the point of the experiment. Pshaw! Your intrepid and courageous persistence in seeing the experiment to the end in spite of the prospect of death ending it is Nobel Prize worthy. Hail to the EIVS💪

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Apr 4·edited Apr 4Liked by Edward Slavsquat

I would hazard to guess that there are few among us who would attempt to carry nearly half our body weight for one mile, or (1.6 kommie meters), as a voluntary subjects. Personally, I would demand generous remunerations, a contract that specifies guaranteed medical treatment should a body part malfunction, a ridiculous amount of time to accomplish the task and a very long stint in the Banya with a Swedish masseuse of a highly stimulating nature. So glad we have Riley to do the 'heavy lifting' for us (((groans))).

I told you bruh, you're going to be Chad af in short order, and my hat is off to you. In my estimation you are made of better stuff than me. I'll just sit here and enjoy the EIVS Schadenfreude show with my Italian roast coffee and two cats as the sun warms my old bones in the solarium.

Thank you for the laughs, these are my favorites as well.

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I'm glad to see that the experimental subject did not expire. This means he can participate in future near-death experiences disguised as The Science™.

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Apr 4Liked by Edward Slavsquat

I did'nt see this coming.... my favorite!

"Several thousand rubles were collected as part of a betting pool"

You still got it Riley!

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Apr 4Liked by Edward Slavsquat

I love these tales of village life! So real and so scientific!

We want more. 🙏

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Apr 4Liked by Edward Slavsquat

Subject needs plumbing.

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Apr 4Liked by Edward Slavsquat

A small four wheeled cart or wheelbarrow my mate , go high tech! No , a three wheeled bicycle with carry all at rear? Too complex?

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Apr 4Liked by Edward Slavsquat

Advice from a non-affiliated "villager": Invest in an "caravan aquaroll" for transporting up to 50ltrs of water at a time - https://search.brave.com/images?q=caravan%20aquaroll

You're most welcome.

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Apr 4Liked by Edward Slavsquat

Aw c'mon Edward - there are already so many letter organisations in the soup, one risks the real danger of choking if one tries to extract any nutritional value.

Still who knows, maybe EIVS will prove to be the pivot point, turning propaganda back to the realm of practical reality!

EIVS - Edward Institute of Village Studies - bit of a throwaway.

RISE - Riley Institute of Slavic Enterprise.

SSSI - Slavsquat Slavic Studies Institute - nah might be mistaken for a terrorist organisation.

Carry on regardless - 35 litres is the limit though - we do not want to hasten your premature demise!

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Apr 4Liked by Edward Slavsquat

Puppies made me smile - a much needed smile! thanks so much. love your blog, p

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Apr 4Liked by Edward Slavsquat

So you were so desperate for writing material you didn’t choose to take that attractive green vehicle to fetch your water? Well done, thoroughly enjoyed the read, though I do not normally wish for your suffering.

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Apr 5Liked by Edward Slavsquat

Hey Riley, what you need is a bicycle, or even better a tricycle if you can find one.

With either one you could do a smaller load, but go more often, also could pull a cart once you get one.

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Apr 4Liked by Edward Slavsquat

Best Substack of the year: trauma, endurance, pain, laughter, cheese(???), love and PUPPIES!!! Puppies always win 1st Prize!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Apr 4Liked by Edward Slavsquat

❤️

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Apr 4Liked by Edward Slavsquat

Молодец Эдвард!Россия это единственное место на земном шаре где можно спастись от зла,спасти своих детей и свою душу!

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