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TheChop
12-20-2010, 11:35
So on my birthday at the beginning of this month I headed up to Neel Gap with the idea of checking out some stuff at Mountain Crossings and hiking Blood Mountain. I got there late in the day and due to it being cold cold cold I just went shopping at Mountain Crossings. Spent a good bit of time there, etc. and headed back when it was beginning to get dark.

About halfway down to Cleveland on 129 I see this guy with his thumb out. Quite frankly he looks homeless but ice is hanging off the rocks on the mountains, it's below freezing and I doubt this guy can make it to civilization before it gets dark. Knowing I'll have to rely on some hitchhiking next year on my thru I pull over.

Dude puts this ratty ass rucksack in the back of my SUV and gets in. He smells. Bad. Crusty old guy. Instantly regret my decision but we drive on. I try to be friendly though and show I'm an alright guy so I ask him what's in his rucksack. He whirls on me and barks again, "NONE OF YOUR F'ING BUSINESS!"

Internally I'm freaking out. I pull over to the side of the road and ice or no ice this guy is getting out. I guess he's used to this cause he gets out and SLAMS the door.

Now when I get home and go to take out my day pack I realize. Holy crap, angry dude left his ruck sack in my SUV! So hey free crappy ruck sack.
The Solemates
12-20-2010, 11:43
so what was in it?
TheChop
12-20-2010, 11:48
so what was in it?

none of your f'ing business!
Smile
12-20-2010, 11:49
Saw that one coming....... :)
ChinMusic
12-20-2010, 12:00
Saw that one coming....... :)
I can't tell if this really happened or if it was a set-up for the punch line.
TheChop
12-20-2010, 12:06
I can't tell if this really happened or if it was a set-up for the punch line.

:D It's really none of your...
4eyedbuzzard
12-20-2010, 12:24
Always check which forum a thread is posted to.
Smile
12-20-2010, 19:17
A set up, and a success at that :)
The Solemates
12-20-2010, 19:38
nice :) even if it was at my expense..:eek:
Smile
12-20-2010, 22:44
nice :) even if it was at my expense..:eek:
Someone had to bite, it's cool :)
TheChop
12-20-2010, 22:48
Someone had to bite, it's cool :)

I'm glad he did. The worst is telling the story in real life and then they ask something like "So did you open it?" first thing. That screwed the joke up the first time someone did. Now I just answer everything as if I kept the rucksack and opened it until someone pops the real question.
wvgrinder
12-22-2010, 13:12
So, what was in the sack? Did you make any attempts to get it back to the gentleman?
TheChop
12-22-2010, 13:16
So, what was in the sack? Did you make any attempts to get it back to the gentleman?

I feel like I'm being setup here...
Old Hiker
12-22-2010, 21:10
I feel like I'm being setup here...

If it's too good to be true..........:rolleyes:
Don H
12-22-2010, 23:11
The ruck was full of money and it's mine, return it immediately! Hey I can make up a story too:)
Carbo
12-23-2010, 09:39
This comedy routine should go on the stage!

Next one leaves in an hour:)