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I thought that this may be a funny thread for thoses who have EVER attended Trail Days........ I"ll start
I learned that putting 2 beers in a nalgene and then walking a 1 1/2 miles is a bad idea.:D
What did you learn?
Footslogger
05-30-2006, 19:01
...that one day is enough.
'Slogger
Skidsteer
05-30-2006, 19:06
Trout dip cures hangovers. ;)
Never underestimate the stupid things people will do.
Frolicking Dinosaurs
05-30-2006, 21:03
I'm putting up the tarp next year (you fellows will have to hold the male dino back while I do it) and not to miss Mala's breakfast next year.
some things always stay the same.
Think that I may have had enough trout dip to last me a while........there is an endless supply here
D'Artagnan
06-01-2006, 10:56
...that copious amounts of beer, Southern Comfort, poison oak, and darkness are not a good combination. ;)
Gadog430
06-01-2006, 12:00
1. Drinking moonshine (from a source that shall not be mentioned of course) after a nice dinner of real food is not advisable.
2. If you stay in town, it's makes for a radically different TDz than staying at the campground.
Is it just me, or were there a lot less ppl this year?
Dawg
Blue Jay
06-01-2006, 12:25
I learned that putting 2 beers in a nalgene and then walking a 1 1/2 miles is a bad idea.:D
Comeon, you should have been able to make two beers last that long.
Rain Man
06-01-2006, 12:40
...that copious amounts of beer, Southern Comfort, poison oak, and darkness are not a good combination. ;)
DAMN! You didn't know that already?????????????
Rain:sunMan
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D'Artagnan
06-01-2006, 13:19
DAMN! You didn't know that already?????????????
Rain:sunMan
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I had been taught that lesson before, I guess TD'06 was just a continuing ed. credit. :D
Don't carry 2 beers in a nalgene....it makes drinking them later very intresting
D'Artagnan
06-01-2006, 14:48
Don't carry 2 beers in a nalgene....it makes drinking them later very intresting
Try them in a CamelBak sometime. :D
Trout dip cures hangovers. ;)
That trout dip was awesome!
What I learned is that moonshine does NOT go well with Old Milwaukee and corn dogs.
Nightwalker
06-01-2006, 16:56
Don't carry 2 beers in a nalgene....it makes drinking them later very intresting
That's what I was drinkin' them out of Thursday. No probs.
2 at a time just makes you think that you're drinking less, until you notice that you've turned into a drunk-ish BS philosopher.
:)
I am not criticizing any one here, but unfortunately, threads like this make Traildays seem like a huge frat party. It is not! There is something for everyone and one day is definitely not enough! Just meeting folks you have heard about it worth the trip. I met Jan Liteshoe, Model T, and Journey all for the first time this year. I also have the joy of seeing my buddies from last year. Plenty of folks are out there having fun and not drinking.
This thread is just about the goofy stuff that people saw and did. Just fun! Ok, example of a non-drinking one..... I learned that if you don't fill a water baloon all the way up.....it will bounce off Malas head!
Lone Wolf
06-01-2006, 19:55
I've been to 16 Trail Daze's and ain't learned a ******* thing!:cool:
Nightwalker
06-01-2006, 20:44
I've been to 16 Trail Daze's and ain't learned a ******* thing!:cool:
Guess you'd better keep going 'til you get it right, eh?
:sun
mweinstone
06-01-2006, 20:46
i had to count the asterics to see witch word you used. that makes your post the only fun one in an hour of readind. matthewski.
Lone Wolf
06-01-2006, 20:49
I said God dam. was all.
1. Drinking moonshine (from a source that shall not be mentioned of course) after a nice dinner of real food is not advisable.
Dawg
Did you forget to filter? :-?
Frolicking Dinosaurs
06-02-2006, 06:36
Filtering moonshine would be a good way to disinfect filters and it is a multi-use item - disinfectant, cleaner / solvent, beverage and stove fuel.
I learned that cardboard pirate ships don't float and seeing old friends is the best thing about Trail Days. Oh and I'm not so young anymore so maybe I'll skip Thursday night next year.:rolleyes:
Uncle Silly
06-03-2006, 01:11
Filtering moonshine would be a good way to disinfect filters and it is a multi-use item - disinfectant, cleaner / solvent, beverage and stove fuel.
awwww.... i know it's cool to have multiple uses, but this just makes me wanna cry. don't abuse your alcohol that way! (and by "that way" i mean everything above except "beverage"...)
Think that I may have had enough trout dip to last me a while........there is an endless supply herewhat is trout dip?
Lone Wolf
06-03-2006, 12:22
Smoked trout dip from The Cloud 9 trout farm and hostel in Georgia.
trout dip is sent from the beer gods. that's the only way two things could go together so perfectly.
General.....you live in Cleveland......Comeon down and catch some! I'll smoke'm up for you!
don't tease now. i can be there in a matter of minutes.
heheheheheh We have a smoker grill, and picnic tables. Just bring the plates, forks, slaw and a couple hours......good times!!!!! (I know, I've been called the devil more then once!!)
Dances with Mice
06-04-2006, 16:35
heheheheheh We have a smoker grill, and picnic tables. Just bring the plates, forks, slaw and a couple hours......good times!!!!! (I know, I've been called the devil more then once!!) How many times do I have to say this?
August 20 (http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?p=203459#post203459). Mark it on your calandars. If you're in the area, be there.
I went to Trail Days at Stone Mountain Park here in GA and there weren't many people there at all. In fact, most groups packed up early rather than staying until 6pm. How crowded was Trail Days at other venues, especially the one at Unicoi?
I did take the opportunity to stop by the ATC booth to tell them that I wanted to lodge a complaint: the trail is too long and it is taking me too long to section hike it. :)
I was not aware of those fests. The one in damascus draws thousands......
Cookerhiker
06-04-2006, 19:47
I went to Trail Days at Stone Mountain Park here in GA and there weren't many people there at all. In fact, most groups packed up early rather than staying until 6pm. How crowded was Trail Days at other venues, especially the one at Unicoi?
I did take the opportunity to stop by the ATC booth to tell them that I wanted to lodge a complaint: the trail is too long and it is taking me too long to section hike it. :)
I was not aware of those fests. The one in damascus draws thousands......
You're talking 2 different events. Yesterday was National Trail Days organized by the American Hiking Society to promote hiking and trail awareness around the country. Check with MOWGLI - he's the WB expert on the AHS. The Damascus Trail Days is a local event geared (no pun intended) to the AT.
My "hiking" during yesterday's Trail Days consisted of participating in the Komen Race for the Cure in DC with 400,000 of my closest friends.