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[Wise Old Owl]

Lose sink, loofah, washcloth, and shovel


Bird Brain uses soap.... now that is funny-is it Ivory?

[atmilkman]

Jim Beam has a new label out called "Devil's Cut"....try it, you'll like it. I bought a couple of mini's for the FH Trail because they were cheaper than the regular Jim Beam, $1.09, really liked them, went to the store to get a larger bottle and was surprised at the price, not cheap, about $18 more than regular JB, guess they were selling the minis cheaper to get folks to sample it.
Now we're talkin'. Let's do whiskey for a while. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=NXH77QpfapU

[atmilkman]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=eFkQdaI1GCU

[atmilkman]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=NVq27glkY_A

[atmilkman]

Everbody's been in a Silver Dollar somewhere. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Jt5S9Dbz9nw

[atmilkman]

Everbody's been in a Silver Dollar somewhere. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Jt5S9Dbz9nw
Everybody has taken the Queen home at one time or another.

[rocketsocks]

Ah, Nancy Whiskey...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlWTASnnft4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlWTASnnft4

[atmilkman]

Bird Brain uses soap.... now that is funny-is it Ivory?
It's probably Caress.

[Drybones]

Now we're talkin'. Let's do whiskey for a while. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=NXH77QpfapU

....."well I have loved some ladies, and I have loved Jim Beam, and they both tried to kill me, in 1973."

[rocketsocks]

Ol joe from work (who was older than dirt )use to say; "A whiskey glass and a Womens ass, made a horses ass of me"

[atmilkman]

....."well I have loved some ladies, and I have loved Jim Beam, and they both tried to kill me, in 1973."
Well since we're tellin' war stories.......when I was 19 and before we were married my ex's grandpa used to get me and her brother up at 7 damn o'clock in the morning and pour us a glass of Old Grandad - about the equivalent of 4 shots and make us shoot it down and chase it with a 16oz tall boy can of Michelob. I'd be damn near hallucinating for about an hour and then pass out and go back to sleep. To this day It's still my favorite. Maybe that's why I married that girl. Maybe that's why we divorced.

[coach lou]

I am out for the day. Going to look for mini bottles and mini zip-locks at CVS. My hygiene kit is at 16oz. It has a sink, Dr Bronner's soap, loofah, toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, Absorber towel cut in half, washcloth, tp, Purell, and shovel. I hope to lower it to about 12oz.


Lose sink, loofah, washcloth, and shovel


Ditto..................

[Lone Wolf]

Ah, Nancy Whiskey...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlWTASnnft4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlWTASnnft4

poop in a jar

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p55Nb47mQBI

[rocketsocks]

poop in a jar

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p55Nb47mQBIOh I hear ya...never touch the stuff my self....anymore that is, hehe

[rocketsocks]

Well since we're tellin' war stories.......when I was 19 and before we were married my ex's grandpa used to get me and her brother up at 7 damn o'clock in the morning and pour us a glass of Old Grandad - about the equivalent of 4 shots and make us shoot it down and chase it with a 16oz tall boy can of Michelob. I'd be damn near hallucinating for about an hour and then pass out and go back to sleep. To this day It's still my favorite. Maybe that's why I married that girl. Maybe that's why we divorced.oh man that's rough...sorry to hear about the 7 o'clock start time...I wouldn't wish that on anyone...hehe

[Rasty]

14 years old in my first restaurant job. 5 am with a screwdriver and a cigarette then flip eggs all day. I loved that job!

[Lone Wolf]

Well since we're tellin' war stories.......when I was 19 and before we were married my ex's grandpa used to get me and her brother up at 7 damn o'clock in the morning and pour us a glass of Old Grandad - about the equivalent of 4 shots and make us shoot it down and chase it with a 16oz tall boy can of Michelob. I'd be damn near hallucinating for about an hour and then pass out and go back to sleep. To this day It's still my favorite. Maybe that's why I married that girl. Maybe that's why we divorced.that's funny right there :)

[atmilkman]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hy8IvubEtWE&feature=player_detailpage

[Storm]

20065..............

[Wise Old Owl]

20065..............


that might be a "STEP UP" from pepperoni and horse meat on pizza

[FatHead64]

20065..............

Not sure if I should laugh, or puke...:p

[Mountain Mike]

20065..............

How many of those would a hiker need for a thru hike? How much do they weigh? Can I buy as I go or do I need mail drops. Can my dog eat them too?

[Train Wreck]

How many of those would a hiker need for a thru hike? How much do they weigh? Can I buy as I go or do I need mail drops. Can my dog eat them too?

They're the first thing to sell out at Mountain Crossings and the NOC during thru- hiker season!

[HikerMom58]

Wow, I just tried to read all of Lone Wolf's thread... I got part way thru it.:eek: I learned a lot. I didn't know that Miss Janet and Warren Doyle was on this site. gypsy was on here 2... :>) I recognized so many that are still here. :cool:

[Lone Wolf]

Wow, I just tried to read all of Lone Wolf's thread... I got part way thru it.:eek: I learned a lot. I didn't know that Miss Janet and Warren Doyle was on this site. gypsy was on here 2... :>) I recognized so many that are still here. :cool:

lotsa good folks. i'm indebted. grateful

[Train Wreck]

Still waitin for that calendar picture :)

[HikerMom58]

lotsa good folks. i'm indebted. grateful

Yes, Indeed!

[Astro]

....."well I have loved some ladies, and I have loved Jim Beam, and they both tried to kill me, in 1973."

Hard to believe that was 40 years ago. Shame he lost his MNF gig due to speaking his mind.

[Storm]

Wow, this is amazing. Popped in late and only had to read a few posts to catch up. Did the cafe run out of coffee?
And look at all those empty stools.

[Astro]

20065..............

Personally, I will pass on that. :eek:

[Astro]

14 years old in my first restaurant job. 5 am with a screwdriver and a cigarette then flip eggs all day. I loved that job!

It appears to have a lasting impression on you, although from your prior posts it sounds like you are a lot more upscale now. :)

[Rasty]

Wow, this is amazing. Popped in late and only had to read a few posts to catch up. Did the cafe run out of coffee?
And look at all those empty stools.

Have you tried the food here?

[rocketsocks]

I've been lurking all night, feelin a little ruff today.....

[Rasty]

20065..............


How many of those would a hiker need for a thru hike? How much do they weigh? Can I buy as I go or do I need mail drops. Can my dog eat them too?

Only one and its over!

[BirdBrain]

Bird Brain uses soap.... now that is funny-is it Ivory?

I will grant you the humor, but...

The Ivory Woodpecker is one of the saddest stories of not appreciating a magnificent bird. It went extinct because Singer needed boxes for their sewing machines, so they clear cut their last habitat.

I use Dr. Bronner's unscented (0.8 oz in eye dropper bottle).

[BirdBrain]

Probably wont have to look far. Should be down at the liquor store. Shouldn't be too hard to find - unless you been hittin' the minis already. "Out for the day" makes a person wonder.:-?

I quit drinking before it was legal for me to drink. Drank more than most do in a lifetime between the ages of 10 and 19 though. Between that and some other stuff that will remain unmentioned, I was out for years.

[BirdBrain]

Lose sink, loofah, washcloth, and shovel

My sink weighs 1oz, my loofah weighs .4oz, my wash cloth weighs .2oz, and my shovel weighs .6oz. I will keep the 2.2oz.

In the spirit of full disclosure, my shovel used to weigh 2.8oz. My hygiene kit now weighs. 13.8oz.

[BirdBrain]

20065..............

Now that looks delicious. i just wish I new what the ............ used to say.

[BirdBrain]

All alone again. Guess I will work on a new signature.

Signature changed. People are wasting time sleeping. Guess I will do the same.

[rocketsocks]

All alone again. Guess I will work on a new signature.

Signature changed. People are wasting time sleeping. Guess I will do the same.love the new signature, mine are always changing....does that make them forgeries?

[rocketsocks]

All alone again.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_P-v1BVQn8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_P-v1BVQn8

[Train Wreck]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_P-v1BVQn8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_P-v1BVQn8

Helmet hair **snicker**
Not everything about the 70's should be venerated :rolleyes:

[rocketsocks]

Helmet hair **snicker**
Not everything about the 70's should be venerated :rolleyes:Oh so true, like my slacks that had red, white and blue vertical lines. The shag, dippity doo, brill cream, imitation fur vest, and bright floral pattern polyester kit long sleeve shirts...what else???hmm

[OzJacko]

Oh so true, like my slacks that had red, white and blue vertical lines. The shag, dippity doo, brill cream, imitation fur vest, and bright floral pattern polyester kit long sleeve shirts...what else???hmm
I used to love my purple corduroy flare jeans!!!!

[Train Wreck]

Oh so true, like my slacks that had red, white and blue vertical lines. The shag, dippity doo, brill cream, imitation fur vest, and bright floral pattern polyester kit long sleeve shirts...what else???hmm


Platform shoes!!!!!

[rocketsocks]

Platform shoes!!!!!Ahh, they were the worst, I loved em, hehe and bell bottoms with a flare about a foot wide....Soooo cheesy looking back. huh huh huh.

[rocketsocks]

I used to love my purple corduroy flare jeans!!!!Corduroy is cool...so warm, and it's made a bit of a come back these days....I've about had it with the Neon day-glo pastel colors out there, took me forever to find a yellow shirt that didn't look like someone spilled radio active juice on it. this trend has been running for about 10 years now...time to move on.

[OzJacko]

Corduroy is cool...so warm, and it's made a bit of a come back these days....I've about had it with the Neon day-glo pastel colors out there, took me forever to find a yellow shirt that didn't look like someone spilled radio active juice on it. this trend has been running for about 10 years now...time to move on.
What I miss most was the (metric) size 78 compared to my current 92.http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-sad010.gif

[rocketsocks]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Wdtc2sBzyE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Wdtc2sBzyE

[OzJacko]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Wdtc2sBzyE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Wdtc2sBzyE
A few seconds into that clip reminded me of this....
http://dailypicksandflicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/picdump-652-8.jpg

[rocketsocks]

What I miss most was the (metric) size 78 compared to my current 92.http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-sad010.gifWhat's that waist size? I still don't acknowledge Celsius...I just take F* and times it by 3 then take off a little bit for fudge factor and call it good.

[OzJacko]

What's that waist size? I still don't acknowledge Celsius...I just take F* and times it by 3 then take off a little bit for fudge factor and call it good.
Yeah I think about 28" to 36" :(

[rocketsocks]

A few seconds into that clip reminded me of this....
http://dailypicksandflicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/picdump-652-8.jpgFavorite computer game when I was coming up..."Tempist" I tell ya, put your computer on master class chess....ya will not win, I just don't think it can be done.....little geeky program guys playing a big joke on us.

[rocketsocks]

Yeah I think about 28" to 36" :(Hold the phone...which one is it? hehe lets just do it like this...do you take a large back pack...or a medium back pack? hehehe

[OzJacko]

Hold the phone...which one is it? hehe lets just do it like this...do you take a large back pack...or a medium back pack? hehehe
77 = 28ish, 92 = 36ish
In ULA sizing I am borderline large/medium for straps and (a couple of weeks into hike) large side of medium for hipbelt.
Did the whole Bib with large hipbelt but pulled so tight in the end occasionally "popped" the buckle with sideways twist.

[rocketsocks]

Yep, for a skinny kid, I've got a bit of a tire round the middle....last summer I was walking all over the place, then the fall hit, Halloween, Thanksgiving, couple a few birthdays cakes in there somewhere, X-Mas , so i've got a little work do do myself. I tell ya for me, losing just a couple pounds feels great, it really takes some pressure off the joints.

[OzJacko]

Yep, for a skinny kid, I've got a bit of a tire round the middle....last summer I was walking all over the place, then the fall hit, Halloween, Thanksgiving, couple a few birthdays cakes in there somewhere, X-Mas , so i've got a little work do do myself. I tell ya for me, losing just a couple pounds feels great, it really takes some pressure off the joints.
I'm ok. I've got this great exercise and diet regimen planned.
Start in 3 weeks (about to the minute from now).
Eat all I can and just keep walkin'.http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing012.gif

[hikerboy57]

roger daltrey is 69 years old today


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EnlaVgscLY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EnlaVgscLY

[OzJacko]

roger daltrey is 69 years old today


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EnlaVgscLY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EnlaVgscLY
Yeah my radio told me that this morning. They played a different tune but that's cool.
I also got a shock when the DJ pointed out that John Lennon's "Imagine" was a hit 42 years ago.
Where did all the years go??!http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-confused013.gif

[coach lou]

Platform shoes!!!!!

Frye Boots & Earth shoes:D

[rocketsocks]

I'm ok. I've got this great exercise and diet regimen planned.
Start in 3 weeks (about to the minute from now).
Eat all I can and just keep walkin'.http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing012.gifAnd when walking dosen't work, stop drop and roll.


roger daltrey is 69 years old today


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EnlaVgscLY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EnlaVgscLYYeah, there all gettin old, and so be we. I like Mt.Mike's t-shirt...we've seen all the cool bands...or something like that.

[coach lou]

My favorite game, and that was it.....no more since!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZfsnA7dAHI

[rocketsocks]

Frye Boots & Earth shoes:DThe Afro pick in the back pocket...not that I had one.

[OzJacko]

My favorite game, and that was it.....no more since!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZfsnA7dAHI
Asteroids!!!
Had that on the Atari when the kids were little.
My eldest whipped me when he was 7.
I gave up after that.

[hikerboy57]

Frye Boots & Earth shoes:D
earth shoes sucked. it was like walking uphill all the time.

[coach lou]

earth shoes sucked. it was like walking uphill all the time.

Tara talked me into it:rolleyes:...................................... ..Frye boots:)

[OzJacko]

Have a good day folks!
I'm off to bed and I will be away until Monday morning probably.
We have another market stall on Sunday at Augusta (little town at the very southwest tip of Australia).
Promises to be a wonderful weekend with much cooler temps but very fine weather.
I epect to have about 3000 posts to catch up on WB by the time I get back.
No idea how many will be in the cafe but I'll wade through I suppose.:p

[rocketsocks]

Leather clogs were pretty sweet too, not that owned a pair, use to wear my sisters, hehe

[atmilkman]

Have a good day folks!
I'm off to bed and I will be away until Monday morning probably.
We have another market stall on Sunday at Augusta (little town at the very southwest tip of Australia).
Promises to be a wonderful weekend with much cooler temps but very fine weather.
I epect to have about 3000 posts to catch up on WB by the time I get back.
No idea how many will be in the cafe but I'll wade through I suppose.:p
Later Oz.
We are no longer hiking the AT next month.
We're hiking it THIS MONTH!

[rocketsocks]

Catch ya on the flip side (as long as were talking 70's something) Jacko...have a good one.

[hikerboy57]

Leather clogs were pretty sweet too, not that owned a pair, use to wear my sisters, hehe

clarks treks were my shoe of choice when i wasnt wearing fryeshttps://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS3TZxPau6e9HYX8IrF7hFTlvEPjvg8F wA0pDsZ44UnfOqTkFaqfQ

[Train Wreck]

clarks treks were my shoe of choice when i wasnt wearing fryeshttps://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS3TZxPau6e9HYX8IrF7hFTlvEPjvg8F wA0pDsZ44UnfOqTkFaqfQ

AKA chukka boots

[HikerMom58]

Tara talked me into it:rolleyes:...................................... ..Frye boots:)

Who's Tara?

Earth shoes..... I forgot all about those!! They looked like big blobs on ur feet. I was a "relish girl" (don't laugh) working at a high class place on New Found Lake in NH. I was promoted to waitress before the summer ended. Woot! Another waitress just got her first pair of earth shoes.. OMG.

We had to hold our hands behind our back, recite the menu, nod our heads & use lots of eye contact to communicate. *Smile* Lots of smiling!:D Of course, with our hands behind our back, we had to remember what everyone at the table ordered... Roast beef Au jus, anyone?

[Astro]

Oh so true, like my slacks that had red, white and blue vertical lines. The shag, dippity doo, brill cream, imitation fur vest, and bright floral pattern polyester kit long sleeve shirts...what else???hmm

RS, Can't read brill cream without thinking of this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5fxtU2OTWs&feature=player_detailpage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5fxtU2OTWs&feature=player_detailpage

[Astro]

Platform shoes!!!!!

Hey, they did make us taller.;)

[Astro]

Corduroy is cool...so warm, and it's made a bit of a come back these days....I've about had it with the Neon day-glo pastel colors out there, took me forever to find a yellow shirt that didn't look like someone spilled radio active juice on it. this trend has been running for about 10 years now...time to move on.

In south Florida we even had corduroy shorts.

[Astro]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Wdtc2sBzyE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Wdtc2sBzyE

That is one neat thing about getting old. You can listen to songs like this and it reminds of all the crazy stuff you did earlier in life. :cool:

[Astro]

A few seconds into that clip reminded me of this....
http://dailypicksandflicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/picdump-652-8.jpg

Oz, thanks for sharing. This is in sharp contrast with today's that focus more fantasy.

[Astro]

Yeah I think about 28" to 36" :(

Unfortunately, now that you have converted it, I can relate to it. :(

[Astro]

My favorite game, and that was it.....no more since!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZfsnA7dAHI

I remember playing many games of that against my brother on the Atari.

[BirdBrain]

clarks treks were my shoe of choice when i wasnt wearing fryeshttps://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS3TZxPau6e9HYX8IrF7hFTlvEPjvg8F wA0pDsZ44UnfOqTkFaqfQ

I hate to spoil the mood by talking hiking... but... my Vivobarefoot Ultra Pures came in the mail yesterday. To repeat the words hated by ULer, those things weigh almost nothing. I am glad that I read the reviews and went a size down. They are almost too big at one size down. Thanks HB for the tip.

[Astro]

Later Oz.
We are no longer hiking the AT next month.
We're hiking it THIS MONTH!

I am so happy for you guys! :banana:banana:banana

[BirdBrain]

Just skimmed my post quick and noticed an "i" that was not capitalized. Went back to edit it only to realize it was HB's "i" that was not capitalized.

[Astro]

I hate to spoil the mood by talking hiking... but... my Vivobarefoot Ultra Pures came in the mail yesterday. To repeat the words hated by ULer, those things weigh almost nothing. I am glad that I read the reviews and went a size down. They are almost too big at one size down. Thanks HB for the tip.

I was always on the fence about crocs, due to the the weight, so I bought some of these since they were so much lighter. I missed that sizing tip when I ordered mine, but on the bright side that makes them easier to slip on. :rolleyes:

[coach lou]

Who's Tara?




I can't tell you how many times I've reffed some high school game, and wanted to say to that kid in the face-off....." yea kid, I dated your mom in high school!" But, I refrained.:o

[BirdBrain]

Going to post my Hygiene kit for review as a new thread. I suspect Storm's view is not unique. I likely do not know the better ways. Off to work on that.

[BirdBrain]

I can't tell you how many times I've reffed some high school game, and wanted to say to that kid in the face-off....." yea kid, I dated your mom in high school!" But, I refrained.:o

Refrained during the conversation with the kid or during the date with the mom?

[Astro]

Who's Tara?

Earth shoes..... I forgot all about those!! They looked like big blobs on ur feet. I was a "relish girl" (don't laugh) working at a high class place on New Found Lake in NH. I was promoted to waitress before the summer ended. Woot! Another waitress just got her first pair of earth shoes.. OMG.

We had to hold our hands behind our back, recite the menu, nod our heads & use lots of eye contact to communicate. *Smile* Lots of smiling!:D Of course, with our hands behind our back, we had to remember what everyone at the table ordered... Roast beef Au jus, anyone?

HM, you learned a lot of valuable skills from that job (even though they might have appeared a little over the top). That is why raising the minimum wage is such a terrible idea. There are so many valuable life long skills teenagers can learn from having a part time job, especially in fast food and low end service jobs like that.
My dad was a general contractor and he always told me that learning how to work was more valuable than any money he would ever pay me. Of course I did not appreciate that then, now many years of life experience later I do.

[coach lou]

Who's Tara?

Earth shoes..... I forgot all about those!! They looked like big blobs on ur feet. I was a "relish girl" (don't laugh) working at a high class place on New Found Lake in NH. I was promoted to waitress before the summer ended. Woot! Another waitress just got her first pair of earth shoes.. OMG.

We had to hold our hands behind our back, recite the menu, nod our heads & use lots of eye contact to communicate. *Smile* Lots of smiling!:D Of course, with our hands behind our back, we had to remember what everyone at the table ordered... Roast beef Au jus, anyone?


Oh my, I couldn't work there. I'm italian....you know half my vocabulary is spoken with my hands!!!!!!:D

[Astro]

Oh my, I couldn't work there. I'm italian....you know half my vocabulary is spoken with my hands!!!!!!:D

No Italian blood here (but I do love the food), but I once had a co-worker who wondered if they tied my hands down would I still be able to communicate.

[Storm]

My sink weighs 1oz, my loofah weighs .4oz, my wash cloth weighs .2oz, and my shovel weighs .6oz. I will keep the 2.2oz.

In the spirit of full disclosure, my shovel used to weigh 2.8oz. My hygiene kit now weighs. 13.8oz.

Weight is beside the point, just stuff you will not need. Take it if you want but will probably send it home soon.

[HikerMom58]

I can't tell you how many times I've reffed some high school game, and wanted to say to that kid in the face-off....." yea kid, I dated your mom in high school!" But, I refrained.:o

That is funny, Coach!! ;)

[Storm]

I still remember white tee shirts with a pack of Luckies rolled up in the sleeve. Course that was never me. LOL

[BirdBrain]

Weight is beside the point, just stuff you will not need. Take it if you want but will probably send it home soon.

Just posted my list as a new thread. I have my pads and helmet on and am prepared for the beating.

[HikerMom58]

I hate to spoil the mood by talking hiking... but... my Vivobarefoot Ultra Pures came in the mail yesterday. To repeat the words hated by ULer, those things weigh almost nothing. I am glad that I read the reviews and went a size down. They are almost too big at one size down. Thanks HB for the tip.

I don't mind talking hiking... I just took a spin around TJ's . There are a bunch of hikers out there now, in Feb. They are hiking in snow!! Beautiful pics are showing up on from the trail all dressed in white. "Talk" about from- people having to go to the hospital from blister problems to finding Mt. Dew & oreo's in the shelter's, 2- wonderful trail angels picking up their stinky butts for a 10 mile ride into town.:sun If there's one thing I've learned lately about the AT and hiking it- this trail is heavily supported by people, in every imaginable way. If someone is looking for solitude or putting real survival skills to use, forget it, the AT is NOT the trail for you... just sayin. :)

[Astro]

I can't tell you how many times I've reffed some high school game, and wanted to say to that kid in the face-off....." yea kid, I dated your mom in high school!" But, I refrained.:o

Similar, but maybe worse. I have students come up to me after class and I had dated their mothers and future mother-in-laws back in the day. :eek:

[Astro]

I don't mind talking hiking... I just took a spin around TJ's . There are a bunch of hikers out there now, in Feb. They are hiking in snow!! Beautiful pics are showing up on from the trail all dressed in white. "Talk" about from- people having to go to the hospital from blister problems to finding Mt. Dew & oreo's in the shelter's, 2- wonderful trail angels picking up their stinky butts for a 10 mile ride into town.:sun If there's one thing I've learned lately about the AT and hiking it- this trail is heavily supported by people, in every imaginable way. If someone is looking for solitude or putting real survival skills to use, forget it, the AT is NOT the trail for you... just sayin. :)

When I first read "stinky butts" I was thinking cigarettes and lack of LNT, but then realized you probably meant hikers.

[Deer Hunter]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Wdtc2sBzyE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Wdtc2sBzyE

Good song, socks. Brings back good memories.

0:19 Played pacman after school at a little store 7 blocks from my house
0:22 Just had to find out what was inside Stretch Armstrong. Purple goo.
0:32 Ha Ha Go Cowboys!!!!!!!!!!
0:36 Shoebox full of baseball cards under the bed
0:58 Farrah? What kid didn't drool looking at her in a bikini?
1:00 8 tracks. My brother had a ton of them that I listened to.
1:22 Microwave was great but Goldstar? Junk junk junk!
1:34 Loved watching MTV videos as did every other kid I knew.
1:37 Daisy Duke same as Farrah
1:54 Loved roller skating
2:23 Yes, I do miss being kid/teenager sometimes.

[HikerMom58]

When I first read "stinky butts" I was thinking cigarettes and lack of LNT, but then realized you probably meant hikers.

Ha Ha!! Totally see how you could read it like that, I'm sure their are trail angels, & the like, picking up their "other" stinky butts. lol. The hikers that I was reading about openly admitted that they all smelled pretty bad. ;)

I have been around lots of hikers, I really don't mind their funky smell. BUT, there was one group that I met right outside of Outdoor Trails, in Daleville, waiting for a trail angel to pick them up. I was chatting with them for a while... nice as they could be but I had all I could do not to hold my nose, while talking to them. I have never had that happen before or since. They smelled sooo bad.:eek: It was really hot, outside 2! Good grief.. the "tear me apart thread" that BB just started wasn't even a part of their pack, I'm SURE. Saving weight or somethin....

[Gray Blazer]

I can't tell you how many times I've reffed some high school game, and wanted to say to that kid in the face-off....." yea kid, I dated your mom in high school!" But, I refrained.:o
Good call. They might have thought you were their Dad and hauled you on Maury Povitch. :banana

[atmilkman]

I still remember white tee shirts with a pack of Luckies rolled up in the sleeve. Course that was never me. LOL
Remember the commercial LSMFT - Lucky Strike means fine tobacco.

[rocketsocks]

clarks treks were my shoe of choice when i wasnt wearing fryeshttps://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS3TZxPau6e9HYX8IrF7hFTlvEPjvg8F wA0pDsZ44UnfOqTkFaqfQThese are kinda like something I remember called Wallabee's I think they were Australian
20083Samie same!

RS, Can't read brill cream without thinking of this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5fxtU2OTWs&feature=player_detailpage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5fxtU2OTWs&feature=player_detailpageBuffet is awesome!


In south Florida we even had corduroy shorts.I think my OP's (Ocean Pacific) were corduroy???


Going to post my Hygiene kit for review as a new thread. I suspect Storm's view is not unique. I likely do not know the better ways. Off to work on that.I like the tooth paste dots, great idea.




Good song, socks. Brings back good memories.

0:19 Played pacman after school at a little store 7 blocks from my house
0:22 Just had to find out what was inside Stretch Armstrong. Purple goo.
0:32 Ha Ha Go Cowboys!!!!!!!!!!
0:36 Shoebox full of baseball cards under the bed
0:58 Farrah? What kid didn't drool looking at her in a bikini?
1:00 8 tracks. My brother had a ton of them that I listened to.
1:22 Microwave was great but Goldstar? Junk junk junk!
1:34 Loved watching MTV videos as did every other kid I knew.
1:37 Daisy Duke same as Farrah
1:54 Loved roller skating
2:23 Yes, I do miss being kid/teenager sometimes.They also mention the Space Shuttle, I remember when that happened the first time, I was playing hooky that day and watched it live...and then the second time, when it broke up over Texas upon reentry, that happened on my birthday Feb 1st, about 8:00 in the morning.

[Gray Blazer]

Remember the commercial LSMFT - Lucky Strike means fine tobacco.
Sorry, us Tarryton smokers would rather fight than switch.


20084

[Gray Blazer]

Remember the commercial LSMFT - Lucky Strike means fine tobacco.



How 'bout ickey ina o Chevron.

[Astro]

These are kinda like something I remember called Wallabee's I think they were Australian
20083Samie same!
Buffet is awesome!

I think my OP's (Ocean Pacific) were corduroy???

I like the tooth paste dots, great idea.



They also mention the Space Shuttle, I remember when that happened the first time, I was playing hooky that day and watched it live...and then the second time, when it broke up over Texas upon reentry, that happened on my birthday Feb 1st, about 8:00 in the morning.

RS, you are young if you were still in school for the first one! I was at my first job out of college at Texas Instruments and heard about it in the Computer Room (yeah we still had those back in the early 80s). Was in Florida visiting with my family when I watched the next successful one take off. Second crash I was camping in East Texas with my oldest son. Things like an impression that you remember where you were.

[Astro]

I think my OP's (Ocean Pacific) were corduroy???


RS, you are right, I had several pair of OP corduroy shorts, along with board shorts (surfer shorts).

[BirdBrain]

RS, you are young if you were still in school for the first one! I was at my first job out of college at Texas Instruments and heard about it in the Computer Room (yeah we still had those back in the early 80s). Was in Florida visiting with my family when I watched the next successful one take off. Second crash I was camping in East Texas with my oldest son. Things like an impression that you remember where you were.

I remember watching the 1st one live. I was yelling at the guy calling out the coordinates after it blew up. I'm like, Doesn't anyone realize that thing is gone? Finally the newsman says something like, "well, we have obviously had some sort of malfunction" or something like that.

The 2nd one I remember thinking, they warned about the possible effects of Styrofoam banging of the heat shield on the very 1st space shuttle launch in National Geographics magazine many many years ago. What we had there was a failure to communicate or fund or something.

Both were very sad.

[rocketsocks]

RS, you are young if you were still in school for the first one! I was at my first job out of college at Texas Instruments and heard about it in the Computer Room (yeah we still had those back in the early 80s). Was in Florida visiting with my family when I watched the next successful one take off. Second crash I was camping in East Texas with my oldest son. Things like an impression that you remember where you were.Right you are, just looked it up...January 28, 1986, must have been playing hooky from work, hmm those pesky eighties....blur.

[rocketsocks]

I remember watching the 1st one live. I was yelling at the guy calling out the coordinates after it blew up. I'm like, Doesn't anyone realize that thing is gone? Finally the newsman says something like, "well, we have obviously had some sort of malfunction" or something like that.

The 2nd one I remember thinking, they warned about the possible effects of Styrofoam banging of the heat shield on the very 1st space shuttle launch in National Geographics magazine many many years ago. What we had there was a failure to communicate or fund or something.

Both were very sad.Yep, that whole thing was a big black eye for NASA, saw a program and interview with one of the engineers that says he wrote memo's to his superiors noting the problems with the O-rings, they just kept on telling him basically to settle down...shame!

[BirdBrain]

Yep, that whole thing was a big black eye for NASA, saw a program and interview with one of the engineers that says he wrote memo's to his superiors noting the problems with the O-rings, they just kept on telling him basically to settle down...shame!

Check out the National Geographic article if you can find it. They had pictures of large Styrofoam chucks slamming into the heat shields on the very 1st space shuttle launch. They predicted that the very thing that happened to the 2nd one would happen some day. The very 1st one!!!!

[rocketsocks]

Check out the National Geographic article if you can find it. They had pictures of large Styrofoam chucks slamming into the heat shields on the very 1st space shuttle launch. They predicted that the very thing that happened to the 2nd one would happen some day. The very 1st one!!!!I remember seeing those photos...pretty damning, and no denying.

[coach lou]

I SO wish I could contribute to the Photo posting battle that is going on right now!:banana

[Storm]

I SO wish I could contribute to the Photo posting battle that is going on right now!:banana

Didn't know there was a battle going on. I just uploaded a bunch of photos that were on my phone and I just got them on the computer a couple days ago.

[Storm]

Wow, four hours without a post in the cafe. Must be those drones interfering with everyones computer.

[rocketsocks]

Everyone went out for one last restaurant bought dinner, before.......:eek:

[Rasty]

Friday nights are usually slow. I've spent all day painting my daughters room and bed. I still hate painting. Mostly because I suck at it.

[rocketsocks]

I like to do the corners with a paintball gun.

[Deer Hunter]

I like to do the corners with a paintball gun.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kP9CqQOu4X0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kP9CqQOu4X0

[Astro]

Friday nights are usually slow. I've spent all day painting my daughters room and bed. I still hate painting. Mostly because I suck at it.

That is why I let my wife do it, she is really good at it. And I never miss a chance to remind her how good she is at it. ;)

[Astro]

I like to do the corners with a paintball gun.

Now that could be fun. :)

[Rasty]

I like to do the corners with a paintball gun.

Any good colors?

[Astro]

Roger Daltrey 69 today...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=vXMWNhCmLUg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=vXMWNhCmLUg

[rocketsocks]

Now that could be fun. :)Oh it is, all I have to do is sit there with my ballgun, and make sure the boy doesn't miss any spots. if he does.....Bugah!

[rocketsocks]

Any good colors? aah what's in a color...just paitin!...hehe. I tell ya I laugh at "just anything" jokes...too funny.

[Train Wreck]

aah what's in a color...just paitin!...hehe. I tell ya I laugh at "just anything" jokes...too funny.

It's just jokin

[rocketsocks]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kP9CqQOu4X0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kP9CqQOu4X0Ooh man, where did this come from...you snuck right in there, AWESOME, should've know there'd be a video, just like Apps, there's a App for anything.

[rocketsocks]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=iG0t57PUTaM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=iG0t57PUTaM

just because...he's still got!

[rocketsocks]

It's just jokin
Ha ha eck eck eck

[slow mind]

Yep, that whole thing was a big black eye for NASA, saw a program and interview with one of the engineers that says he wrote memo's to his superiors noting the problems with the O-rings, they just kept on telling him basically to settle down...shame!

On the black eye note:
I don't see it that way. Exploration requires risk. On the level that space exploration operates ,the risk on a scale of 1-10 is 11 , you don't get involved without an acceptance of the very real possibility of failure. I admire each and every one of the persons involved. All that choose to be a part of pushing our boundries as humans via space must make the decision to be a part of history be that in success or failure. This is true from the highest positions -to the entry level positions. There are no small players in the space game, much like the food chain they all play a part and they all feel the high of success...also the disgrace of failure. Reward is not without risk. There are times when a risk must be looked at, contemplated and eventually a decision must be made- try or not? I for one am glad that it is in our nature to try and keep on trying, reguardless of mistakes made prior and even more importantly mistakes that may be to come. -AIM HIGH

[rocketsocks]

On the black eye note:
I don't see it that way. Exploration requires risk. On the level that space exploration operates ,the risk on a scale of 1-10 is 11 , you don't get involved without an acceptance of the very real possibility of failure. I admire each and every one of the persons involved. All that choose to be a part of pushing our boundries as humans via space must make the decision to be a part of history be that in success or failure. This is true from the highest positions -to the entry level positions. There are no small players in the space game, much like the food chain they all play a part and they all feel the high of success...also the disgrace of failure. Reward is not without risk. There are times when a risk must be looked at, contemplated and eventually a decision must be made- try or not? I for one am glad that it is in our nature to try and keep on trying, reguardless of mistakes made prior and even more importantly mistakes that may be to come. -AIM HIGHI understand where your coming from...but were coming from the same place. I don't think we shouldn't explore, I think we have to....it's what we humans do, I simply meant a black eye from the outsider looking in it would be viewed as a failed mission, and funding further missions could be in jeopardy. It just cost so much to do, monies, lives. I'm a pretty big fan of the space mission, been to Kennedy space center three times...love that place, they had to tell me "Were closing sir, but we'll reopen tomorrow at" I met Alan Bean at a book signing/gallery here in NJ, he was on Apollo 12 with Pete Conrad and Dick Gordon, and is quite the accomplished painter, check out his book.
http://www.alanbeangallery.com/Fantasy-new.html

http://www.alanbeangallery.com/Fantasy-new.html

[Astro]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=iG0t57PUTaM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=iG0t57PUTaM

just because...he's still got!

He is my favorite ex-Detective. Always enjoyed his songs.

[slow mind]

Did not mean to single you out and direct my thoughts at you RS quoting your post only put mine into context. we're on the same page or should i say

-"It's all good"-

[Wise Old Owl]

I currently smell somewhere between jerky and awesome Italian sausage... I got to give smoking up....

[Astro]

Another great one from Eddie Money:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=NbhXmSBlS_U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=NbhXmSBlS_U

[slow mind]

I only smell somewhere between jerky and awesome.

[Train Wreck]

I understand where your coming from...but were coming from the same place. I don't think we shouldn't explore, I think we have to....it's what we humans do, I simply meant a black eye from the outsider looking in it would be viewed as a failed mission, and funding further missions could be in jeopardy. It just cost so much to do, monies, lives. I'm a pretty big fan of the space mission, been to Kennedy space center three times...love that place, they had to tell me "Were closing sir, but we'll reopen tomorrow at" I met Alan Bean at a book signing/gallery here in NJ, he was on Apollo 12 with Pete Conrad and Dick Gordon, and is quite the accomplished painter, check out his book.
http://www.alanbeangallery.com/Fantasy-new.html

http://www.alanbeangallery.com/Fantasy-new.html

That's amazing...the mind of a scientist and the heart of an artist! Not a combination you'd expect!

[Train Wreck]

I only smell somewhere between jerky and awesome.

Do you bear bag yourself when you go hiking? :banana

[rocketsocks]

Did not mean to single you out and direct my thoughts at you RS quoting your post only put mine into context. we're on the same page or should i say

-"It's all good"-oh no worries, and i didn't feel that, in fact I see your point of view, and really didn't explain mine well, I could talk space race stuff all night long, well almost all night, last winter I finished a model of the liberty bell, haven't done one in a while though.

[rocketsocks]

Slow mind, I'm just noticing your profile location...what is U.P.?

[Astro]

My biggest concern is that the Space Program is only one that our current administration is willing to cut. It provides so many good hi-tech jobs, and we get all kinds of neat by products like Tang, calculators, emergency blankets, etc..

[rocketsocks]

That's amazing...the mind of a scientist and the heart of an artist! Not a combination you'd expect!And a real nice fella too, at least the 2 mins I spoke with him.

I have a friend who swears to this day that we never went to the moon...I just don't get that, it would have to have been thee most well orchestrated cover up in the history of man kind...so may people involved...but he won't budge on his opinion. I think if you look at Al Bean's painting he captures the light so well, I don't think you can fake that.

[rocketsocks]

My biggest concern is that the Space Program is only one that our current administration is willing to cut. It provides so many good hi-tech jobs, and we get all kinds of neat by products like Tang, calculators, emergency blankets, etc..oh yeah, tyvek, cubin, carbon fiber.....all the neat toys.

not sure about cuben, maybe that technology came out of research for.

[slow mind]

Slow mind, I'm just noticing your profile location...what is U.P.?

Upper Penninsula, Michigan!

[rocketsocks]

Upper Penninsula, Michigan!Ah, Well you know what I was thinking...Up as in out there, or keep looking....

[slow mind]

And a real nice fella too, at least the 2 mins I spoke with him.

I have a friend who swears to this day that we never went to the moon...I just don't get that, it would have to have been thee most well orchestrated cover up in the history of man kind...so may people involved...but he won't budge on his opinion. I think if you look at Al Bean's painting he captures the light so well, I don't think you can fake that.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wcrkxOgzhU
This settles it for me!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wcrkxOgzhU

[FatHead64]

Upper Penninsula, Michigan!

AKA - a yooper!!!

[FatHead64]

AKA - a yooper!!!

So, that would make me a troll (Michigan style, that is...)

[rocketsocks]

I like this one, notice the Impasto (thick paint) he says he brought back some moon dust that he uses to mix in his paintings, mostly for prosparity
http://www.alanbeangallery.com/A12HeadedHome-full.html

http://www.alanbeangallery.com/A12HeadedHome-full.html

[slow mind]

AKA - a yooper!!!


TROLL!!!! (not in the web context, you get it!)

[atmilkman]

Upper Penninsula, Michigan!
Just did a 6 day hike with a guy from the U.P.

[slow mind]

TROLL!!!! (not in the web context, you get it!)


Shucks... you beat me to it

[FatHead64]

TROLL!!!! (not in the web context, you get it!)

.................:banana

[rocketsocks]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wcrkxOgzhU
This settles it for me!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wcrkxOgzhUOh my gosh, I have never seen that...F***** Great, I'm gonna watch that 10 more times...good for Buzz.


Bingo, he lit that guy up, old men are awesome!

[Sarcasm the elf]

Ho hum...

I just read through the "murder on the A.T." thread, what a Debbie Downer...

[slow mind]

Just did a 6 day hike with a guy from the U.P.

Did he tell ya'll bout our great access to world class milk?

[Astro]

Just did a 6 day hike with a guy from the U.P.

Long way from the MI UP to South FL!

[Sarcasm the elf]

My biggest concern is that the Space Program is only one that our current administration is willing to cut. It provides so many good hi-tech jobs, and we get all kinds of neat by products like Tang, calculators, emergency blankets, etc..

You forgot about the ultimate goal of getting our species off of this rock.

In a thousand years, assuming our species is still around, all of this nonsense that we find ourselves worrying and arguing about won't matter. It will be condensed down to footnote in the history books stating that the time we live in now marked the beginning of space exploration.

[atmilkman]

Did he tell ya'll bout our great access to world class milk?
No, but I'll get my chance to find.out.


Long way from the MI UP to South FL!
Tell me about it. Going up there summer of 2014. Mack a nack island.

[Wise Old Owl]

http://www.digibunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/how-not-wear1-424x500.jpg

[slow mind]

Ooohhh ... Mack a nack... Touche'

[atmilkman]

Ooohhh ... Mack a nack... Touche'
Haven't been there since I was a kid. Wanna rock in them big rockers on the porch at that big hotel.

[Sarcasm the elf]

The scheduled delivery of dehydrated mashed 'taters might be a bit late...

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/181016_10200648984733123_832859212_n.jpg

[FatHead64]

Ooohhh ... Mack a nack... Touche'

Ouch!!!!!!

[slow mind]

Signing out, as Im convinced the local "hole in the wall" cannot , on a Friday, exist unless I can see it.

[Rasty]

Ho hum...

I just read through the "murder on the A.T." thread, what a Debbie Downer...

Agatha Christy novels were never my thing either.

[Sarcasm the elf]

Signing out, as Im convinced the local "hole in the wall" cannot , on a Friday, exist unless I can see it.

Schrodingers beer?

[Sarcasm the elf]

Agatha Christy novels were never my thing either.

Well said . .

[rocketsocks]

The scheduled delivery of dehydrated mashed 'taters might be a bit late...

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/181016_10200648984733123_832859212_n.jpgWhat in the corn bread hell......

[slow mind]

Schrodingers beer?

Goochenheimers

[Astro]

No, but I'll get my chance to find.out.


Tell me about it. Going up there summer of 2014. Mack a nack island.

That should be a lot of fun. Wife has a friend with a summer place up there, just never have quite been able to work it into the schedule.

[Astro]

http://www.digibunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/how-not-wear1-424x500.jpg

WOO, that is hilarious! :)

[Astro]

The scheduled delivery of dehydrated mashed 'taters might be a bit late...

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/181016_10200648984733123_832859212_n.jpg

I would say the quicksand sucks here. :rolleyes:

[atmilkman]

The scheduled delivery of dehydrated mashed 'taters might be a bit late...

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/181016_10200648984733123_832859212_n.jpg
Looks like the one guy is asking the other for a smoke. "Hey man, gotta cig?"

[Astro]

Slow night tonight (although a couple of great photos), catch y'all tomorrow.

[rocketsocks]

catch ya later Astro...I'm not long either.

[Storm]

The scheduled delivery of dehydrated mashed 'taters might be a bit late...

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/181016_10200648984733123_832859212_n.jpg

It's obvious this guy thought he was driving his Jeep.

[aficion]

Or his boat.

[Storm]

Forgot to post the link.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvjoQohWX8g

[BirdBrain]

The scheduled delivery of dehydrated mashed 'taters might be a bit late...

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/181016_10200648984733123_832859212_n.jpg

I am voting that is one of those optimetrical delusions. I bet if you were to take a picture from in front of the vehicle you would see the front tires sitting on a muddy road. He just pulled up to the bank for a photo op.

[BirdBrain]

I think I am coming to an inescapable conclusion. Getting home on time to pull up a stool and chat in the cafe is like me trying to lower my pack weight. No matter how hard I try, I am either 5 minutes late or 5 pounds over. I am afraid if I shave off much more in either department it might be unsafe. So would it kill you guys to go without some sleep and throw a brick in your pack?

http://th1000.photobucket.com/albums/af123/missouritheresa/graphics%20only/th_00020344.gif

[Storm]

I think I am coming to an inescapable conclusion. Getting home on time to pull up a stool and chat in the cafe is like me trying to lower my pack weight. No matter how hard I try, I am either 5 minutes late or 5 pounds over. I am afraid if I shave off much more in either department it might be unsafe. So would it kill you guys to go without some sleep and throw a brick in your pack?

http://th1000.photobucket.com/albums/af123/missouritheresa/graphics%20only/th_00020344.gif

Sometimes I think worrying about pack weight is way overated. Just start hiking and see what you use and what you don't.
If it's anything other than a first aid kit and rain gear and you haven't used it in a few days you probably won't need it. Might also include cold weather gear depending on when you start. I started my hike with around 28 pounds with food and water and saw people hiking with over 60 pounds. They were just as certain they needed everything as I was. I dropped 4 pounds when I hit Hiawassi.

[Rasty]

Sometimes I think worrying about pack weight is way overated. Just start hiking and see what you use and what you don't.
If it's anything other than a first aid kit and rain gear and you haven't used it in a few days you probably won't need it. Might also include cold weather gear depending on when you start. I started my hike with around 28 pounds with food and water and saw people hiking with over 60 pounds. They were just as certain they needed everything as I was. I dropped 4 pounds when I hit Hiawassi.

I have a 4 ounce first aid kit which is about 4 years old. I have used 2 band aids from it and used both of those at the house when we ran out.

[BirdBrain]

Sometimes I think worrying about pack weight is way overated. Just start hiking and see what you use and what you don't.
If it's anything other than a first aid kit and rain gear and you haven't used it in a few days you probably won't need it. Might also include cold weather gear depending on when you start. I started my hike with around 28 pounds with food and water and saw people hiking with over 60 pounds. They were just as certain they needed everything as I was. I dropped 4 pounds when I hit Hiawassi.

I have made enough mistakes in life because "I knew better" than those that went before. I prefer to listen to others with experience. I value your input and others that I have been able to glean from. I hope to not be saying "I should have listened". I can't help but plan. It is who I am. It is not a stress for me. I enjoy the researching of things. As an example, I am quite proud of the water shoes that I have that HB and others recommended. There is so many useful tips on Whiteblaze. It is what brought me here. I would be making so many painful mistakes if I wasn't here.

However, I see one flaw in your logic: We are in the Cafe. It was meant mostly in a lighthearted way. I saw a chance for a joke with symmetry and went for it.

[HikerMom58]

"I saw a chance for a joke with symmetry and went for it."

Of course you would, BB. :D

This is a test post for me... I had to check out my new sig.

I like it!!!

[Rasty]

"I saw a chance for a joke with symmetry and went for it."

Of course you would, BB. :D

This is a test post for me... I had to check out my new sig.

I like it!!!

I resemble your bull!:)

[Astro]

It's obvious this guy thought he was driving his Jeep.

Guess he needed one of those Army Ducks from WW2. Got to ride in one on a Rain Forest tour in Cairns, Queensland, Australia.

[BirdBrain]

"I saw a chance for a joke with symmetry and went for it."

Of course you would, BB. :D

This is a test post for me... I had to check out my new sig.

I like it!!!

Am I starting a trend here? Revolting door signatures. Maybe I should post, "Doing all I can to make HM a caring person" as a new signature.

[Freedom Walker]

Pardon me would you happen to have some Grey Poupon? Too funny!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqIZa3PTX6c

[HikerMom58]

Pardon me would you happen to have some Grey Poupon? Too funny!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqIZa3PTX6c


Hey :welcome Freedom Walker! That was really good... Perf. for the Cafe.

[HikerMom58]

Am I starting a trend here? Revolting door signatures. Maybe I should post, "Doing all I can to make HM a caring person" as a new signature.

Maybe so BB... just do your BEST! ;)


I resemble your bull!:)

I like your smiley.:D

[Rasty]

Maybe so BB... just do your BEST! ;)



I like your smiley.:D

They are important!

[BirdBrain]

Am I starting a trend here? Revolting door signatures. Maybe I should post, "Doing all I can to make HM a caring person" as a new signature.


Maybe so BB... just do your BEST! ;)

Oops... I meant to say revolving. Revolting may be better term though.

[Train Wreck]

Oops... I meant to say revolving. Revolting may be better term though.

A revolting signature would never be noticed within the cafe! :D

[Storm]

I have made enough mistakes in life because "I knew better" than those that went before. I prefer to listen to others with experience. I value your input and others that I have been able to glean from. I hope to not be saying "I should have listened". I can't help but plan. It is who I am. It is not a stress for me. I enjoy the researching of things. As an example, I am quite proud of the water shoes that I have that HB and others recommended. There is so many useful tips on Whiteblaze. It is what brought me here. I would be making so many painful mistakes if I wasn't here.

However, I see one flaw in your logic: We are in the Cafe. It was meant mostly in a lighthearted way. I saw a chance for a joke with symmetry and went for it.

Am I to assume no one ever gets serious in the cafe? I have vibro barefeet too, they are awesome.

[Train Wreck]

Am I to assume no one ever gets serious in the cafe? I have vibro barefeet too, they are awesome.

Sure, we get serious at times. Then the ADD kicks in and - away we go!

[Storm]

Sure, we get serious at times. Then the ADD kicks in and - away we go!

I will try to keep my more serious side in check. It was just when someone posts what looks like a serious statement I assumed he wanted a serious answer or at least some sympathy. My bad. Next time I get serious someone kick the stool out from under me.

[Train Wreck]

I will try to keep my more serious side in check. It was just when someone posts what looks like a serious statement I assumed he wanted a serious answer or at least some sympathy. My bad. Next time I get serious someone kick the stool out from under me.


No, no, serious is ok too!
we roll every which way here.

[aficion]

I will try to keep my more serious side in check. It was just when someone posts what looks like a serious statement I assumed he wanted a serious answer or at least some sympathy. My bad. Next time I get serious someone kick the stool out from under me.

That's what we're here for.

Seriously not.:)

[HikerMom58]

I will try to keep my more serious side in check. It was just when someone posts what looks like a serious statement I assumed he wanted a serious answer or at least some sympathy. My bad. Next time I get serious someone kick the stool out from under me.

No worries Storm. I graduated from clown college, by the skin of my teeth:eek:..... That's why I said b4- "I'm out of my comfort zone, sometimes, in here". (no offense intended, it's just me) I'm serious!:D
I love sympathy 2!

[Train Wreck]

That's what we're here for.

Seriously not.:)

You get your choice of two flavors: Serious and "snerious". Each has its own merits :)

[aficion]

You get your choice of two flavors: Serious and "snerious". Each has its own merits :)

I love choices! I must admit; it gets a bit confusing in here, from time to time. Choices are good, though. Like HB says,"It's all good".

Just don't get snefarious on me.

[Train Wreck]

I love choices! I must admit; it gets a bit confusing in here, from time to time. Choices are good, though. Like HB says,"It's all good".

Just don't get snefarious on me.

The more you hang around the easier it gets to figure out.
Be forewarned, the cafe is snotorious for turning innocent bystanders into confirmed PoHo's :D

[Train Wreck]

Gratuitous post celebrating my 3100th post :banana
Case in point :D

[Astro]

I have made enough mistakes in life because "I knew better" than those that went before. I prefer to listen to others with experience. I value your input and others that I have been able to glean from. I hope to not be saying "I should have listened". I can't help but plan. It is who I am. It is not a stress for me. I enjoy the researching of things. As an example, I am quite proud of the water shoes that I have that HB and others recommended. There is so many useful tips on Whiteblaze. It is what brought me here. I would be making so many painful mistakes if I wasn't here.

However, I see one flaw in your logic: We are in the Cafe. It was meant mostly in a lighthearted way. I saw a chance for a joke with symmetry and went for it.

Like I always tell my students:
Experience is when you learn from your mistakes,
Wisdom is when you learn from someone else's mistakes!

[BirdBrain]

I will try to keep my more serious side in check. It was just when someone posts what looks like a serious statement I assumed he wanted a serious answer or at least some sympathy. My bad. Next time I get serious someone kick the stool out from under me.

NO... don't do it! I don't mind your serious help. I need it at times, seriously.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pz9UgjEmZMo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pz9UgjEmZMo

[BirdBrain]

Like I always tell my students:
Experience is when you learn from your mistakes,
Wisdom is when you learn from someone else's mistakes!

I am in a learning mood. Please elaborate. :)

[Rasty]

I will try to keep my more serious side in check. It was just when someone posts what looks like a serious statement I assumed he wanted a serious answer or at least some sympathy. My bad. Next time I get serious someone kick the stool out from under me.

I would but dislike getting poo on my shoes! :)

[Astro]

Gratuitous post celebrating my 3100th post :banana
Case in point :D

TW, so now we know how you got 3,100, throwing in a extra celebratory post every 100. ;)

[BirdBrain]

Open note to all:

Please feel free to give me advice. Slap me upside the head when I am way off base. I am up to it. Given the amount of slapping that might require, I am not sure your hand is up to it though. It is the primary reason I am on Whiteblaze. There is so much to gather from those that have done things I have not. I will consider all advice. I will make a plan based on that advice. I will discard some and incorporate some. I will no doubt regret not listening to some. It can't be helped. We are human. The only ones not making mistakes are those that are doing nothing.

Next, I will make jokes about the valuable information that you provide making you wonder if I am taking any of this seriously. I know I am a hard read, but I am blaming that part on my other me. Okay... back to the irregularly scheduled program.

[Train Wreck]

TW, so now we know how you got 3,100, throwing in a extra celebratory post every 100. ;)

Yay, Me! :dance

[Train Wreck]

Open note to all:

. I know I am a hard read, but I am blaming that part on my other me. Okay... back to the irregularly scheduled program.

You really need to get yourself in hand!

[Astro]

I am in a learning mood. Please elaborate. :)

Well you either do it the hard way by making mistakes and eventually learning from it.
Or you try doing it the easy way by gaining knowledge from what others have already done, and do it right the first time.

The purpose of an education/training (of any type) should be to learn from others what works and what doesn't, and therefore avoid the pain of the "school of hard knocks". Of course it is also very applicable to raising children too.

[BirdBrain]

Well you either do it the hard way by making mistakes and eventually learning from it.
Or you try doing it the easy way by gaining knowledge from what others have already done, and do it right the first time.

The purpose of an education/training (of any type) should be to learn from others what works and what doesn't, and therefore avoid the pain of the "school of hard knocks". Of course it is also very applicable to raising children too.

You are missing my point. I was hoping for embarrassing stories about you.

[BirdBrain]

You really need to get yourself in hand!

Sicko.....

[Wise Old Owl]

I would but dislike getting poo on my shoes! :)

There are worse things than poo on the shoes...

[Rasty]

There are worse things than poo on the shoes...

Agree! When it gets into your shoes and between your toes!

[BirdBrain]

There are worse things than poo on the shoes...

Love the new avatar. I have had the pleasure on being face to face with one of these things at about 3 feet. I am not sure whose eyes were wider. We both froze and stared at each other for about 5 minutes. Finally I backed away real slow, not because I was scared, but so as not to scare it.

[HikerMom58]

Sicko.....

See below ;)


There are worse things than poo on the shoes...


Dirty Dozen!!!!!!!!!!!!:clap

Congrats... TW :D

[Train Wreck]

Agree! When it gets into your shoes and between your toes!

Crap circles in the Smokies are another thread!
Stay focused!

[Rasty]

Crap circles in the Smokies are another thread!
Stay focused!

Must be a spring thing in the Smokies. September to February I have not seen many crap circles so far.

Besides you know I cannot focus!

[Rasty]

Train Wreck is only ahead of me by 95 posts! I could catch up if I could focus in on the cafe instead of spreading misinformation on other threads.

[aficion]

Agree! When it gets into your shoes and between your toes!

Your avatar looks like Shortoff Mountain. Is it? I grew up beneath, and all over it. Actually still hoping to grow up someday. Anyway, Shortoff is the only place I've ever seen it snow upside down with blue sky above. One of my very favorite memories.

[Rasty]

Your avatar looks like Shortoff Mountain. Is it? I grew up beneath, and all over it. Actually still hoping to grow up someday. Anyway, Shortoff is the only place I've ever seen it snow upside down with blue sky above. One of my very favorite memories.

It is Moore's Knob inside Hanging Rock State Park. The picture was taken from Hanging Rock at Sunset.

[aficion]

[QUOTE=Train Wreck;1429795]You really need to get yourself in hand![/QUOTE

You know what they say about a bird in the hand.

[Rasty]

[QUOTE=Train Wreck;1429795]You really need to get yourself in hand![/QUOTE

You know what they say about a bird in the hand.

Tastes better then KFC?

[Train Wreck]

[QUOTE=Train Wreck;1429795]You really need to get yourself in hand![/QUOTE

You know what they say about a bird in the hand.

You just earned 100 Extra PoHo Points!!! :banana

[aficion]

[QUOTE=Rasty;1429822]It is Moore's Knob inside Hanging Rock State Park. The picture was taken from Hanging Rock at Sunset.[/QUOTE

Beautiful picture. I'll have to find a shot of Shortoff from the west. Sunrise would look almost identical. Foot of Linville Gorge above Lake James.

[aficion]

[QUOTE=aficion;1429826]

You just earned 100 Extra PoHo Points!!! :banana

LOL... naptime.... later.

[Astro]

You are missing my point. I was hoping for embarrassing stories about you.

BB, sorry about that I took you a little too literal there.

Since you want an example lets go with this one. My 10 year old son (at the time) I are starting down Blood Mountain, GA in the rain and the rocks are really slick. He is leading the way and responsible for watching the white blazes. We keep going down these slippery rocks, and I start thinking is this still the trail. After a while of not seeing anymore white blazes, it becomes obvious we are off the AT. So now we have to climb back up the slippery rocks to get back to the AT. Sure enough we finally get back up there, and there is a double blaze on the rocks pointing to a tree and the AT path out. Sitting there to take a (well deserved) break and up comes a couple about to head down the rocks just like we did. I (nicely) tell them that the AT is over by the trees (and not to repeat the same mistake we made), so they gratefully head that direction. So we had experience and they had wisdom. :rolleyes:

[Mountain Mike]

This is a test of how your mind works. 20091

[Train Wreck]

I thought it was the Vietnamese Spammer! :cool:

[Train Wreck]

....Starbucks

[slow mind]

20092

Mmm... Vietnamese Spam

[Rasty]

....StarSucks

Having trouble spelling today? I can smell a StarSucks thread from a mile away. Almost as fast as Lone Wolf knows when someone has typed his name.

[Train Wreck]

Having trouble spelling today? I can smell a StarSucks thread from a mile away. Almost as fast as Lone Wolf knows when someone has typed his name.

see, it worked again!
I could drag you across every forum on WB if I wanted to and you would be unable to resist :p

[Train Wreck]

20092

Mmm... Vietnamese Spam

Hello Kitty!

[Rasty]

see, it worked again!
I could drag you across every forum on WB if I wanted to and you would be unable to resist :p

Sounds like a challenge!

Words that get my attention

StarSucks
Scuppernog
Muscadine
$4 Fee (I know it's two words)

[slow mind]

Hello Kitty!

HA! now that is some world class wit.

[Rasty]

20092

Mmm... Vietnamese Spam


Hello Kitty!


HA! now that is some world class wit.

I'd try it! :bse

[BirdBrain]

Sounds like a challenge!

Words that get my attention

StarSucks
Scuppernog
Muscadine
$4 Fee (I know it's two words)

Forty two.

[atmilkman]

Almost as fast as Lone Wolf knows when someone has typed his name.
Kinda like saying Candyman 3 times.

[coach lou]

Sniff.........sniff.......

[slow mind]

Put on the menu Rasty:

http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/543201609/canned_pork_luncheon_meat.html

[coach lou]

Just happened by and i notice it's almost MAJIC TIME:)

[Train Wreck]

Sniff.........sniff.......

Hahahahaha!!
i was wondering when you'd show up! Honestly!

[Train Wreck]

Sounds like a challenge!

Words that get my attention

StarSucks
Scuppernog
Muscadine
$4 Fee (I know it's two words)

Challenge accepted.

[atmilkman]

Hahahahaha!!
i was wondering when you'd show up! Honestly!
Happened to wander by PLEEEAAAASSSEEE.

[Mountain Mike]

Funny it says pork on the can but when your read the description it says beef & you order it by the foot/feet.

[Train Wreck]

They come out of the woodwork at certain times!

[Train Wreck]

Going for it!