View Full Version : Dan Bruce Farewell Party
Lone Wolf
10-04-2007, 10:50
That's why it's NOT ALLOWED to discuss his party in this thread. After all, the thread name is HOW TO FORD THE HUDSON RIVER WITH WOLF.
TW
you're a whale. just float/swim
Gray Blazer
10-04-2007, 10:51
Get on his shoulders with a beer tied to the end of a string on a stick?
You are funny today.:D
Get on his shoulders with a beer tied to the end of a string on a stick?
Make it a PBR.
you're a whale. just float/swim
Ouch! Lately, I resemble that remark. And the hump on my back doesn't help much. :eek:
The Weasel
10-04-2007, 10:57
Make it a PBR.
Does it have to be full, or will an empty work just as well?
TW
Alligator
10-04-2007, 11:02
Does it have to be full, or will an empty work just as well?
TWNow now, you get a nickle back in NY, but he's not that cheap a ride:mad: . Make it a six pack and let him keep the empties:eek: .
SGT Rock
10-04-2007, 11:03
I think by the time I get to Kennebec it will probably be the other way around - me toting LWolf for the beer I mean ;)
Lone Wolf
10-04-2007, 11:05
I think by the time I get to Kennebec it will probably be the other way around - me toting LWolf for the beer I mean ;)
nah. at 7:00 AM the mighty kennebec is a puddle
SGT Rock
10-04-2007, 11:15
I've been thinking of getting naked and swimming back and forth across with one piece of gear at a time.
I've been thinking of getting naked and swimming back and forth across with one piece of gear at a time.
It's too shallow to swim.
Cripes. Now we're going to start down the naked-hiker thread again.
And then there's the problem of keeping your gun, your cell phone, your dog, and your Wingfoot book dry...
Footslogger
10-04-2007, 11:28
I've been thinking of getting naked and swimming back and forth across with one piece of gear at a time.
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Is that in honor of Dan Bruce's Going Away party ?? ...or what is this thread about anyway ???
'Slogger
I've never forded the mighty K myself.:o Saw it done by several folks and it looked pretty easy. The real danger seemed to be turning an ankle. I've crossed my share of rivers and can say that the closest I've ever felt to dying was fording....... chest deep rivers that were icey cold and stuff like that. :rolleyes: I never put too much thought into fording or not. If there is a bridge (or canoe) I take it. It's all about keeping my girlie feets dry.:o ;)
Lone Wolf
10-04-2007, 11:42
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Is that in honor of Dan Bruce's Going Away party ?? ...or what is this thread about anyway ???
'Slogger
Brokeback River
SGT Rock
10-04-2007, 11:50
It's too shallow to swim.
Cripes. Now we're going to start down the naked-hiker thread again.
And then there's the problem of keeping your gun, your cell phone, your dog, and your Wingfoot book dry...
If it is too shallow to swim, how am I supposed to drown?
The only thing that concerns me is shrinkage.
The Old Fhart
10-04-2007, 11:59
SGT Rock-"The only thing that concerns me is shrinkage."
...from "Seinfeld" The Hamptons (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVHRWSl1z8U) ;)
If it is too shallow to swim, how am I supposed to drown?
The only thing that concerns me is shrinkage.
You can drown in an inch of water.
I am not qualified to address your other concern from personal experience.
The Weasel
10-04-2007, 12:25
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Is that in honor of Dan Bruce's Going Away party ?? ...or what is this thread about anyway ???
'Slogger
DAMM IT!!! THIS IS MY THREAD AND IT IS NOT REPEAT NOT ABOUT MINNESOTA SMITH'S FORDING OF THE NANTAHALA RIVER BY "CROSSING" THE BRIDGE WITH HIS ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT PORPOISE.
IF PEOPLE DON'T STAY OFF TOPIC, I'M GOING TO REALLY CAUSE PROBLEMS AND PARTICULARLY YOU, "ROCK", IF YOU KEEP GETTING NAKED I'M GONNA REPORT YOU TO THE MODERATORS.
Sheesh.
TW
Lone Wolf
10-04-2007, 12:43
I'M GONNA REPORT YOU TO THE MODERATORS.
that's your favorite thing to do here at Whiteblaze
The Weasel
10-04-2007, 12:49
Yes it is. That's why you're allowed here. I've reported it every time you've been kicked off. I think it is totally wrong to ban you from WhiteBlaze, and I hope you stay active for a long time. Even though you cheated by using the bridge over the Hudson. I forgive you. (Don't call me Christ again, Wolf. People will really worry about you.)
Thanks for staying off topic. No one does it better than you.
TW
Gray Blazer
10-04-2007, 12:51
class Class Class SSsshhhuuuutttttuuuupppp!!!!!
Sister Mary Elephant
Lone Wolf
10-04-2007, 12:57
Yes it is. That's why you're allowed here. I've reported it every time you've been kicked off. I think it is totally wrong to ban you from WhiteBlaze
i've never been kicked off here or been put in time-out like you were in the POLITICS forum for whining to dixi incessantly all while Rock was in Iraq. WHAAAAA!
The Weasel
10-04-2007, 13:02
i've never been kicked off here or been put in time-out like you were in the POLITICS forum for whining to dixi incessantly all while Rock was in Iraq. WHAAAAA!
And I will stick up for you, Wolf, forever. I see NOTHING wrong with you crossing by using bridges. You can stop apologizing for it. I know when they build the bridge you want at the Kennebec that you'll use that too. So you don't have to feel bad.
Your friend and admirer,
TW
max patch
10-04-2007, 13:03
I know when they build the bridge you want at the Kennebec that you'll use that too.
Will Doyle jump off that bridge too?
Jim Adams
10-04-2007, 13:06
If it is too shallow to swim, how am I supposed to drown?
The only thing that concerns me is shrinkage.
Judging from time on rivers, my quess is that the river is 8-12' deep where the canoe crosses however where you actually ford the river about 100 yards upstream, it never reached my waist and I'm a short *****.
Rock, I wouldn't worry as much about shrinkage as I would looking like bait!:D
geek
The Weasel
10-04-2007, 13:15
Will Doyle jump off that bridge too?
Well, no. He is firmly committed to fording every river he comes to, as I understand it. Whatever you can say about WD (and most of it HAS been said), I guess he's not a "weenie."
TW
warraghiyagey
10-04-2007, 13:18
i've never been kicked off here or been put in time-out like you were in the POLITICS forum for whining to dixi incessantly all while Rock was in Iraq. WHAAAAA!
Kicking LW off WB would be like kicking Bush out of office. Well actually one of those is a great idea. The other isn't. Go Wolf!!!
The Weasel
10-04-2007, 13:23
works for me
TW
Personally, I can't fathom leaving the trail because it is "easier" up stream.
Rick B
Oh, come on, the Kennebec's not THAT deep. ;)
Fhart, you're not in Rick's League. ;)
You guys have gone completely knots! :-? :D
The Weasel
10-04-2007, 13:32
You guys have gone completely knots! :-? :D
Sorry, Aus. You're a bit late. It's all water over the dam.
TW
warraghiyagey
10-04-2007, 13:48
Sorry, Aus. You're a bit late. It's all water over the dam.
TW
And they all got in their Fords and drove away. The end.
The Weasel
10-04-2007, 13:51
***But even the Detroit River has a Ford. http://www.detroithistorical.org/webcam/About/WmClayFordRL.jpg ***
TW
And they all got in their Fords and drove away. The end.
Great minds think alike, Warren.
TW
Brokeback River
Hands down the best one of the whole thread, LW.
I won't lie either. But I will say I am thru-hiking.
Sgt Rock, stirring the pot?
:welcome
SGT Rock
10-04-2007, 17:46
Sgt Rock, stirring the pot?
:welcome
Being totally honest. It is that blunt Candor I am accused of having with my low maintenance - down to earth attitude.
The Weasel
10-04-2007, 17:56
Being totally honest. It is that blunt Candor I am accused of having with my low maintenance - down to earth attitude.
But will you ford the Hudson? [Damn. How many times before someone cries about just what a crummy pun that is. Am I the only antique here?]
SGT Rock
10-04-2007, 18:05
I don't plan to.
warren doyle
10-04-2007, 18:43
Originally Posted by The Weasel http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/wb_style/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?p=419523#post419523)
I know when they build the bridge you want at the Kennebec that you'll use that too.
Max Patch post #523 Will Doyle jump off that bridge too?
If the water was deep enough (which it probably wouldn't be) and if the bridge was low enough (which it probably would be). So the answer would be probably not based on the probable height of the bridge and the probable depth of the water.
Some relatively safe bridge jumping sites along the trail are:
1) the James River
2) Boiling Springs
3) the White River
4) the Connecticut River
I try not to do things that might jeopardize my safety, fording the Kennebec in the early morning when the rock bars are showing upstream is not one of them.
Skidsteer
10-04-2007, 18:52
But will you ford the Hudson? [Damn. How many times before someone cries about just what a crummy pun that is. Am I the only antique here?]
Oh for cryin' out loud The Weasel.
OK. Fording the Hudson is easy. I could jump across.
Happy? :D
The Weasel
10-04-2007, 19:06
Oh for cryin' out loud The Weasel.
OK. Fording the Hudson is easy. I could jump across.
Happy? :D
No. Mad as a Hornet.;)
TW
No. Mad as a Hornet.;)
TW
DAMN.......
saimyoji
10-04-2007, 19:24
i've never been kicked off here or been put in time-out like you were in the POLITICS forum for whining to dixi incessantly all while Rock was in Iraq. WHAAAAA!
Well, I got kicked off WF's site a few times. That must count for something.
_terrapin_
10-04-2007, 19:28
Well, I got kicked off WF's site a few times. That must count for something.
Getting kicked off of WF's site is hardly a unique experience. I'll bet most of WB's top posters have been there and done that... ;)
The Weasel
10-04-2007, 19:28
DAMN.......
Old guys rule.
TW
Old guys rule.
TW
Yup. I think this topic is about plumb Tucker'd out.;)
Some relatively safe bridge jumping sites along the trail are:
1) the James River
2) Boiling Springs
3) the White River
4) the Connecticut River
FYI:
TOWN OF HANOVER
ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
18. Ledyard Bridge: It shall be unlawful for any person to dive or jump from the Ledyard Bridge on West Wheelock Street.
The Weasel
10-04-2007, 19:39
Yup. I think this topic is about plumb Tucker'd out.;)
Only if you keep Dodging. :rolleyes:
TW
Appalachian Tater
10-04-2007, 19:45
FYI:
TOWN OF HANOVER
ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
18. Ledyard Bridge: It shall be unlawful for any person to dive or jump from the Ledyard Bridge on West Wheelock Street.
It is illegal to jump off of most all bridges.
Surely you are not surprised that Doyle is once again advocating illegal activity. Or, that he is pronouncing certain bridges as "relatively safe" to jump off of when he has not scientifically studied the river below and has very incomplete information about the possible presence of hazards such as rocks and shallow water, not to mention that conditions can change at any time. I'm sure he'll be the first person volunteering to change the diapers of any new quadraplegics caused by his "advice".
That makes me want to Nash my teeth.:D
It is illegal to jump off of most all bridges.
Surely you are not surprised that Doyle is once again advocating illegal activity. Or, that he is pronouncing certain bridges as "relatively safe" to jump off of when he has not scientifically studied the river below and has very incomplete information about the possible presence of hazards such as rocks and shallow water, not to mention that conditions can change at any time. I'm sure he'll be the first person volunteering to change the diapers of any new quadraplegics caused by his "advice".
My wife volunteered me to help with the annual river clean up here in town.
The amount of under water junk (bikes, tires, metal stuff) that we found throw off bridges was remarkable.
You won't find me jumping into that crap.
smokymtnsteve
10-04-2007, 19:50
Oh. You meant to Dan's Farewell? Or did you mean to Alaska to see Steve? Hope it's not Alaska, Steve has been known to feed uninvited guests to wolves, or whales, or whatever it is that's at the top of the food chain above him.
TW
ya know I got dogs to feed;)
saimyoji
10-04-2007, 19:51
I think your energies would be better used if you stood by the highway and yelled at people speeding. :rolleyes:
smokymtnsteve
10-04-2007, 19:52
You could be, or at least you act like one, or something like that. Not too many folks have offered to build a building for me to stay in if I managed to be able to come visit them.
I'm really sorry that it didn't work out this year. I just couldn't afford the trip.
we'll keep trying...next spring come up for a few months..
raspberries are ripe in july.
Jack Tarlin
10-04-2007, 20:16
In re. to Post #537 from W. Doyle:
A truly ignorant post. People have been injured jumping off both the bridge in West Hartford VT and the Ledyard Bridge in NH into the Connecticut River.
Mr. Doyle doesn't live here, so he really doesn't know the facts.
He's either speaking out of ignorance (surprise!!) or he just doesn't care.
Or maybe both.
If he wants to put himself at risk doing this sort of thing, that's entirely his right.
To encourage others to do so, or to flat out lie and say this sort of thing is risk-free and perfectly safe, is just wrong.
He's been asked many times to stop putting this sort of s*** on this website.
I must conclude he just doesn't care.
The Weasel
10-04-2007, 20:22
That makes me want to Nash my teeth.:D
Well, go ahead, you ol' Rambler, you.
TW
Skidsteer
10-04-2007, 20:25
No. Mad as a Hornet.;)
TWAnd now you bring AMC into it.
It's OK. I'll be a sport about it.
Appalachian Tater
10-04-2007, 20:25
He's been asked many times to stop putting this sort of s*** on this website.
I thought the owners and/or adminstrators of WhiteBlaze had said he was no longer allowed to advocate illegal activities?
From what I have seen Rock post before, I believe Warren Doyle is being moderated, which I believe means all his posts have to be approved by a moderator before being posted.
Kirby
No. Mad as a Hornet.;)
TW
Prefect response. Any more challengers?
Appalachian Tater
10-04-2007, 21:07
From what I have seen Rock post before, I believe Warren Doyle is being moderated, which I believe means all his posts have to be approved by a moderator before being posted.
Kirby
Oh, well then they probably didn't realize what he was up to. He is sneaky.
Prefect response. Any more challengers?
I'm tempted, but I think I'll let Yugo first.
Alligator
10-04-2007, 21:24
Isn't this the ford thread? Pick up the Tempo.
This thread is giving me the Willys.
Midway Sam
10-04-2007, 21:30
It has certainly run the full Spectrum of "hot-button" topics here at Whiteblaze.
Hey, hey! Don't lose your Focus.
Jeesh, this is a hiking site! Let's get back to talking AMC stuff.
Isn't this the ford thread? Pick up the Tempo.
Ford that sombetch? (http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/showimage.php?i=18966&)
warraghiyagey
10-04-2007, 21:42
Jeesh, this is a hiking site! Let's get back to talking AMC stuff.
Yeah, before the Gremlins make an appearance.
_terrapin_
10-04-2007, 21:59
Some follow blazes, and some are Blazers.
Yeah, before the Gremlins make an appearance.
Those litlle guys are intrepid.
We reached an ACCORD that FORDing is a choice YUGOin to make as a TRAILBLAZER in the FORESTer.
We reached an ACCORD that FORDing is a choice YUGOin to make as a TRAILBLAZER in the FORESTer.
If you were a Scout Trooper in Frontier Montana you probably ate a lot of Rabbit, saw an occasional Ram, were Reliant on your Swift Mustang and maybe took a trip to Silverado.
I'm going to go to bed now before someone starts another fight requiring a Diplomat's services to end.;)
The Weasel
10-05-2007, 00:15
I'm tempted, but I think I'll let Yugo first.
Tempest in a teapot.
TW
warraghiyagey
10-05-2007, 00:55
Thank God this silliness is over. I was afraid I was going to have to have my friend ED sell my laptop.
The Mechanical Man
10-05-2007, 01:37
Back to the subject.................................
I was in Delaware Water Gap visiting at the church of the mountain hiker hostel recently and introduced myself to several 2007 thru-hikers as John - "The Mechanical Man" from Smith Gap Pa, ..................see your thru-hikers handbook for more information.
I had mentioned that Ed Garvey, and "Wingfoot" had slept at my house in the past, and Earl Shaffer ate dinner at my table during his 1998 thru-hike!
At that point, one of the thru-hikers then stood up and shouted , ......... ......................"WINGFOOT IS AN AS*H*LE.
Not sure why, but it is trail life as I take it,... HEHE
Have A Safe Hike
Lone Wolf
10-05-2007, 04:47
Ford that sombetch? (http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/showimage.php?i=18966&)
looks like late afternoon when you can't ford. duh. :rolleyes:
I guess it dependes on where that pic was taken.
Kennebec (http://www.mainerivers.org/images/kennebec_2.jpg)
I guess it dependes on where that pic was taken.
Kennebec (http://www.mainerivers.org/images/kennebec_2.jpg)
The picture i posted is upstream from the AT ferry crossing about 100 yds, the one you posted must be up in the gorge near the dam
That picture was taken at the location upstream of the AT ferry crossing where some posters here deem it safe to ford.
Oh OK.
I wonder how long it takes to get from fording conditions to that level. I am guessing that that is at peak level.
dixicritter
10-05-2007, 09:06
I thought the owners and/or adminstrators of WhiteBlaze had said he was no longer allowed to advocate illegal activities?
#1 - Warren is no longer on Moderated post status.
#2 - Someone specifically asked Warren if he would jump off a bridge.
#3 - Warren answered the question falling into the trap set.
Y'all need to cut it out. Quit baiting each other or you will ALL be placed on moderated post status. Clear enough?
Oh OK.
I wonder how long it takes to get from fording conditions to that level. I am guessing that that is at peak level.
From my experience fishin along this stretch, about 10 minutes from down to up. That was peak level on this day in my photo, the water level can go much higher and much faster.FWIW
And L.W. was right, this photo was taken mid afternoon. Probably chest deep in places.
The Weasel
10-05-2007, 14:06
I don't mean to be Waspish, but this thread has become about Fording the Hudson, or perhaps the Delaware (although not at Dover). In light of Dixi's request, we should each make our behavior a good Model. A word to the wise.
TW
johnny quest
10-05-2007, 14:28
would that be a "Model Ford"??????
thank you ladies and gentlemen. i'll be here all week.
The Weasel
10-05-2007, 14:48
Read it again, Johnny. Slowly.
TW
johnny quest
10-05-2007, 14:54
i read it. and i made the delivery for you. your welcome.
The Weasel
10-05-2007, 15:01
TW
Thanks for the delivery.
TW
porkymouse88
10-18-2007, 14:23
SmokeyT says,
Where you at boy. Hey you give me a call. Love to hear from ya.
earlyriser26
10-18-2007, 15:40
namely the ALDHA COMPANION. a few prominent members get to the editors and you're out! Uncle Johnny's Hostel comes to mind.
While I've only met Wingfoot once, on his "golden anniversary" hike in the smokies, I would have to say he seems to be two people. On one hand he is the Left wing, Bush bashing, intollerant, political, nutjob, that can't seem to see that the trail and politics are generally two different subjects. As thin skinned as he is, he is willing to place services like Uncle Johnny's in his guide when the ALDHA Companion won't. He didn't seem to take sides on the trail, only pollitics. The thing that does bother me about him is that he always seemed to bash people as cold hearted capitalists. Seeing him sell everything he ever touched on his website strikes me as capitalism with a capital C. I would say he is God, but I think he would say he is better than that.
Appalachian Tater
10-18-2007, 19:38
The thing that does bother me about him is that he always seemed to bash people as cold hearted capitalists. Seeing him sell everything he ever touched on his website strikes me as capitalism with a capital C.
There aren't really many external or social costs to him selling all that junk which is what I bet he fussed about when he bashed capitalists. It's a rather benign form of capitalism. I was impressed that people bought the stuff at those prices. Nobody bought the hat, I'm glad, he should keep that.
I bought the hat.
It will be at Trail Days in a secure area; one of the bearded lady booths from the fair, you can't see her, but you hear the hawker annoucing her presence. My Aunt Teresa retired, so she's letting me use her booth.
One dollar to see it.
Two dollars fifty cent to smell it and get a picture of you smelling it.
Five dollars you can wear it for a brief moment and get your picture taken.
Ten dollars and you can do the nasty while wearing it, but you got be quick and no munky stuff on it or there will be a $10 cleaning fee.