View Full Version : L. Wolf is right
domnokmis
02-19-2006, 19:51
Don't sleep in shelters. From Trail Journals . com:
http://trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=124575
"Worst night sleep ever. I woke up so many times. It was soooo friggin' cold. Every time the wind blew I felt it through my bag. Andrew peed though a hole in the floor, second story, two times and out the window once. I too went out the window. Andrew wanted to leave early the next day because his piss landed all over the entrance. "
Remind me to tent at Springer. Yuck.
That has got to be the longest LW entry, EVER!
domnokmis
02-19-2006, 20:28
That has got to be the longest LW entry, EVER!Sorry. My post was confusing. L. Wolf didn't post it, nor was that his journal entry.
The journal entry was by Messenger, and Andrew is Braveheart.
I only mentioned L. Wolf in the title because he is always saying not to sleep in shelters.
I'd edit the original post, but I am one of many cheap-o members who has yet to donate. So this will have to do. Sorry.
Braveheart? How brave can you be if you can't face a little cold to empty your bladder? :confused:
Shelters become more hospitable after one passes Virginia.
I still avoid them unless it is raining or I am robustly lazy.
Lone Wolf
02-19-2006, 20:54
Don't sleep in shelters. From Trail Journals . com:
http://trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=124575
"Worst night sleep ever. I woke up so many times. It was soooo friggin' cold. Every time the wind blew I felt it through my bag. Andrew peed though a hole in the floor, second story, two times and out the window once. I too went out the window. Andrew wanted to leave early the next day because his piss landed all over the entrance. "
Remind me to tent at Springer. Yuck.
Yup. Shelters totally suck. I will not use one ever again. One of the last times I used one I went out in the rain and set up a tent. Baltimore Jack was there. He can tell the story.
http://www.trailjournals.com/gbookv.cfm?trailname=4001
Someone posted some friendly advice in Bravehearts Guestbook.:sun
lol, that is why i have a pee jar when it is cold. Just take it with me the next day and dump it somewhere appropriate. 34 years of camping and no spills yet, knock on wood.
rainmaker
02-19-2006, 22:03
I'm glad Madame and I hike during the fall and winter so we w'ont have to follow behind folk who are so poorly trained they urinate in their sleeping quarters, slovenly behavior indeed. You see,we actually enjoy shelters and try to keep them clean for the next guest.
I'd edit the original post, but I am one of many cheap-o members who has yet to donate. So this will have to do. Sorry.
Get with the program. Send your money in
Wolf - 23000
02-19-2006, 22:45
Thank you domnokmis for putting this out.
If anyone meets these two "thru-hikers" please remind them they are suppose to be potty trainned.
Wolf
minnesotasmith
02-19-2006, 22:54
I've slept in shelters the last 5 nights, and hardly heard a mouse (maybe one confirmed night with mice). Only saw 1 fly and 2 gnats once at Hawk Mtn.; too cold for the vermin, I suppose.;)
FYI, I'm in the Hiker Hostel in Dahlonega tonight. On to Woods Hole tomorrow.
domnokmis
02-19-2006, 23:31
Get with the program. Send your money inI know. Sorry. I won't post any more until I pay.
sleep in shelters and know the risk, sleep on the ground if you like, or swing from a tree in a hammock...........it doesn't matter, just hike your own hike and have your own experience.............
digger51
02-20-2006, 00:55
This is why I don't stay in shelters.
I think the funny part is that they have edited all mention of the "peeing incident" out of thier guestbook. Brave indeed.
RITBlake
02-21-2006, 18:56
how long do you think he made it up Springer in blue jeans?
http://209.200.85.146/trailjournals/photos/4022/tj4022%5F021706%5F150758%5F131945.jpg
Pack size is pretty hefty too. Braveheart just posted again on his trail journal. Still in Helen. I'm reminded of a nickname I once heard: "Death by Cotton."
RockyTrail
02-21-2006, 19:53
Don't sleep in shelters. From Trail Journals . com:
http://trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=124575
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From the Feb 18 entry, of the same journal:
"...started going hotel to hotel seeing if we could work for our stay - no dice. I had the idea of making a sign that said, "AT hiker - Need $ 4 Room". I was able to get $49.00. "
Gee thanks fellows, this does wonders for hikers' image with the general public, especially in a town (Helen GA) that is not really hiking oriented:( Maybe you should be a little more prepared next time.
The Desperado
02-21-2006, 23:28
A thru got his name some years back in just the shelter pissin way....."zip loc"