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warraghiyagey
01-27-2008, 17:48
IT's certainly that time of year when (as Dixi C just pointed out) 'cabin fever' really starts to infect so many, hikers and non-hikers alike.
In the spirit of good fun - and to annoy some anti lean-to folk (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/taunt003.gif)
- I thought maybe we could talk about this mid-winter phenomena and how it manifests itself personally and with those around us.
Me? I just start feeling like Algernon near the end of the book.
hurryinghoosier
01-27-2008, 17:57
My wife and I just this hour returned from a 11 mile hike in Morgan/Monroe State Forest in Indiana. There was snow on the trail and the temps were 25 when we started and around 40 when we finished. We carried a full pack. Man did it feel good.
John Kerry rode his horse into the local bar....He and his horse sat down at the bar,,, and the barkeep asked...."so why the long faces???" http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/laughing024.gif
Guess it has reached western Maine.
Won't strike here until after Super Sunday.
I saw a lean-to in mid December, and explained to my fellow class mates the wars that are waged every summer between man and varmint. I then vowed to tent as much as possible on my thru hike.
Kirby
I start reading. Just finished Jan Liteshoe's book and it was great! Now I'm reading Model T's Ghost Whisperer's, again. Between books, I'm planning my section hike this summer. The SoRuck was a great revitalization for me. Man, I got Springer fever so bad this year it's already making me crazy. Thinking about taking a six hour drive to Amicalola on March 1st to hear Model T, Jan, and Awol give a presentation.
Then there's my spring break. Think I'll have to do a quick Springer to Neel's just to subdue the fever until June....
I start reading. Just finished Jan Liteshoe's book and it was great! Now I'm reading Model T's Ghost Whisperer's, again. Between books, I'm planning my section hike this summer. The SoRuck was a great revitalization for me. Man, I got Springer fever so bad this year it's already making me crazy. Thinking about taking a six hour drive to Amicalola on March 1st to hear Model T, Jan, and Awol give a presentation.
Then there's my spring break. Think I'll have to do a quick Springer to Neel's just to subdue the fever until June....
There's a presentation at Amicalola on the 1st? Could you either post me info or PM me with details.
Thanks,
Kirby
wargy: - I thought maybe we could talk about this mid-winter phenomena and how it manifests itself personallyWell I don't know anything about Algernon:confused:
But Ill tell you how I deal with this insidious killer known as 'cabin fever'.
Ya see, we got 9 months of winter and three months of summer up this a way.
Over the years, I've programmed myself to not let 'cabin fever' strike till mid-way through winter which is around mid to late February according to my calculations. So I've still got at least a couple weeks before I'll start getting the winter dreggs:eek:
In the meantime, getting out everyday for a mile walk on the back 40 and a trip up to the AT zone every couple weeks for a day hike seems to keep the spirits up, non booze style.:rolleyes:
Once the winter dreggs hit, its only a couple months till spring and after 4.5 months of winter, it's all downhill:)
I WISH I had a cabin to get fever in. I live in a cramped basement apartment and am semi-employed this time of year which leaves me no money to drive anywhere. I had my three days of fun hiking in NY earlier this month.
I may have hiking fever, but I'm one of those "Could live without a shelter" (especially in the winter) folks. A tent or a well pitched tarp over a hammock is warmer.
I've often wondered how many folks get Lyme disease from ticks dropped by shelter mice vs. how many get it from ticks encountered during the hike. I may never know.
Lone Wolf
01-27-2008, 21:50
IT's certainly that time of year when (as Dixi C just pointed out) 'cabin fever' really starts to infect so many, hikers and non-hikers alike.
In the spirit of good fun - and to annoy some anti lean-to folk (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/taunt003.gif)
- I thought maybe we could talk about this mid-winter phenomena and how it manifests itself personally and with those around us.
Me? I just start feeling like Algernon near the end of the book.
is this a thing that happens to weenies or somethin? and who the frig is algernon? :-? gotta be some lib weenie like mikey moore or someone
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and who the frig is algernon? :-? gotta be some lib weenie like mikey moore or someoneIs Algernon a mouse?:-?
Flowers for algernon is a book about experimental intelligence. They made a movie out of it called CHARLY. Very good book Algernon is a mouse that becomes extremely intelligent then loses it in the end. So does Charly. Usually a must read for school kids.
warraghiyagey
01-28-2008, 00:08
Flowers for algernon is a book about experimental intelligence. They made a movie out of it called CHARLY. Very good book Algernon is a mouse that becomes extremely intelligent then loses it in the end. So does Charly. Usually a must read for school kids.
Thanks LilRed. So when I say I feel like Algernon at the end of the book, hope that clears up part of what this lean-to fever does to me. That and make me wildly depressed (in a not so horrible kind of way :-?).
Can't wait to sit on the edge of the lean-to floor at Rainbow Stream with a fire going having a cold one (stream water) in Lone Wolf's honor.
take-a-knee
01-28-2008, 01:00
Flowers for algernon is a book about experimental intelligence. They made a movie out of it called CHARLY. Very good book Algernon is a mouse that becomes extremely intelligent then loses it in the end. So does Charly. Usually a must read for school kids.
That sounds like some crap that a friend-of-Billary public schoolteacher would actually think a kid should read. And we wonder why each generation grows increasingly ignorant.
warraghiyagey
01-28-2008, 01:05
There's a reason I put this in the humor forum. I was hoping to avoid really acrid comments like the previous one.:):)
warraghiyagey
01-28-2008, 01:06
So maybe take two knees and take the political commentary elsewhere please.:sun:sun
That sounds like some crap that a friend-of-Billary public schoolteacher would actually think a kid should read. And we wonder why each generation grows increasingly ignorant.Actually it's a good book. You wouldn't know cause you didn't read it.
warraghiyagey
01-28-2008, 01:12
Actually it's a good book. You wouldn't know cause you didn't read it.
Thanks EB:):)
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Cool. The 5 year anniversary of me (and Liteshoe) on Springer, heading north. Go Jan!
River Runner
01-28-2008, 02:14
In the spirit of good fun - and to annoy some anti lean-to folk (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/taunt003.gif)
- I thought maybe we could talk about this mid-winter phenomena and how it manifests itself personally and with those around us.
Lean to fever tends to affect AT hiking folk around January 1, causing them to spend copious hours on WhiteBlaze. http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/computer004.gif
In its most rampant form, people start arguing vehemently http://www.appalachiantrailservices.com/pics/smilies/rant.gif over dangerous topics like wind chill, 30 day speed hikes, and abandoned gear. http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/forum/stirthepot.gif
This results in great amusement http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/laughing014.gif until such time as the thread police (a.k.a. known as moderators) close threads http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/forum/locked2.gif with such interesting posts as 'you're a weenie, no you are' at which time readers can shift gear and get their amusement by reading all the complaints about the moderators closing the threads. http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/laughing021.gif
camojack
01-28-2008, 02:23
I won't speak for Algernon, but lean-tos suck! :eek:
OK, not really, but Lone Wolf missed his opening so I jumped in... :D
Anyway, I might go visit a lean to in my favorite spot right HERE (http://www.wildernet.com/pages/area.cfm?areaname=Manuka%20State%20Wayside) in a couple of weeks...
Jaybird62
01-28-2008, 02:34
Now, I think I coud deal with those kind of plans- have fun with that dude!!!!!
warraghiyagey
01-28-2008, 02:45
I won't speak for Algernon, but lean-tos suck! :eek:
OK, not really, but Lone Wolf missed his opening so I jumped in... :D
Anyway, I might go visit a lean to in my favorite spot right HERE (http://www.wildernet.com/pages/area.cfm?areaname=Manuka%20State%20Wayside) in a couple of weeks...
Now that's a sure fire elixir for Lean-to Fever. I've never been to the big island but spent two years in Honlulu and visited Kauai and Maui twice each.
Have a great time. Hope your fever's cured when you get back.
camojack
01-28-2008, 04:38
Now, I think I coud deal with those kind of plans- have fun with that dude!!!!!
HI Ruck at my tropical hideaway (http://www.hawaiicaves.org/dir.htm) in 2 weeks! I'll be back in time for the Winter Warmer in Duncannon, though.
Now that's a sure fire elixir for Lean-to Fever. I've never been to the big island but spent two years in Honlulu and visited Kauai and Maui twice each.
Have a great time. Hope your fever's cured when you get back.
Yeah, it works for me...every time. We'll be going over to Molokai for the weekend of February 16-17, too.
I've been to most of the Hawaiian islands, although the only previous time on Molokai was just at the airport; I don't count that...
Lone Wolf
01-28-2008, 07:25
Can't wait to sit on the edge of the lean-to floor at Rainbow Stream with a fire going having a cold one (stream water) in Lone Wolf's honor.
you could honor me by pushing on a mile or so and cowboy camp next to the stream
Is cabin fever (http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-cabin-fever.htm) real?
Because it is mostly a northern thing related to short days, confining wind chill temps and lack of hiking for many here, thought I'd share this with our southern friends.
And we wonder why each generation grows increasingly ignorant.
TV.
Should be a strange cabin fever season here in Maine. The natives have upgraded from hammers and knives to guns. Been a bunch of odd stuff of late.
Lone Wolf
01-28-2008, 09:02
y'all need to go smeltin' http://www.maine.gov/dmr/recreational/smeltcamps/index.htm
Frolicking Dinosaurs
01-28-2008, 09:07
From Wiki:
Solitary wolves are not susceptible to Lean-To fever. They do, however, get Cowboy-Camp fever and restless hiker-leg syndrome when confined for prolonged periods. Regular visits to country eateries that serve libations will decrease the probably of this occurring.
y'all need to go smeltin' http://www.maine.gov/dmr/recreational/smeltcamps/index.htm
Them look like drinkin`shacks to me http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/laughing017.gif
I did get out weekend before last and yes it felt good even staying in a shelter not my generally preferred hammock.
Next shelter was full of drunks (at 2 p.m.) who called it a "lean-to" (they turned out to be from my native upstate N.Y.) so we of course had to move on - fortunately the next place to move on to happened to be the Doyle. :D
Unfortunately this past weekend, instead of me going all the way over to the next county to see what a "Ruck" was all about, I had to head north and listen to people disagreeing about who would print the next guide-book for another trail, then I got literally sick.
Ready for vacation now for sure...
That sounds like some crap that a friend-of-Billary public schoolteacher would actually think a kid should read. And we wonder why each generation grows increasingly ignorant.
It's a classic. Read it, ya might learn something and keep your political comments to yourself. :rolleyes:
dessertrat
01-28-2008, 13:02
Actually it's a good book. You wouldn't know cause you didn't read it.
Ditto. Flowers for Algernon won a Nebula or Hugo award back in the 1960's-- I forget which-- for a very good reason. It does not have much political content at all.
I am out all year around. No cabin fever for me.
Hiking/backpacking ~mid-late March to early December. Backcountry skiing `December to Spring. Life is good!
Here's a peak of why I am out every winter weekend on skis:
http://www.pmags.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=36&g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=16638
~15 miles in winter http://www.protrails.com/trail.php?trailID=109
Life is great!
:sun
DawnTreader
01-28-2008, 13:56
Warrgy, not sure if you've seen this pic.. Brit took it. Thats Rainbow Springs right? Warrgy, (http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/showimage.php?i=21818&catid=member&imageuser=8222) walking the line!!
Why did you have to bring up Algernon?? I've successfully put that book out of my mind for 15 years.. I think I'm going to cry..
envirodiver
01-28-2008, 13:58
Mags, cool pics, I've always thought cross country skiing would be a blast, but I undertsnad that you need snow for it and we just don't get much.
Nah I don't have cabin/lean-to fever, but I'm not sure of the symptoms.
I was planning on doing an overnight trip last weekend, but it got canceled due to some issues that I had to deal with. It made me unusally angry so I thought about getting on here and yelling at someone about some trivial thing, but changed my mind.
I set my winter tent up over the weekend and messed with it for a while, was planning on spending the night in it...you know just to make sure my winter bag was still good, and ensure that there weren't condensation issues. But, my girlfriend didn't want to sleep outside...stayed in the house. Thought about getting on here and yelling at someone, but changed my mind.
I broke out my white gas stove that I only use in winter and cranked it up, messed with it for a while, ran a bunch of fuel through it...you know just to make sure that it all worked OK.
I've been dehydrating everything in site that doesn't move...the dog bit me...it was only asleep. Seriously I made lasagna Sat. night...I wonder if I can dehydrate the leftovers?
I'm fine no cabin fever here.
Three guys are in a bar on the top of a cliff. The first guy says to the other guys "You know, if had just one more beer, I reckon I could fly."
The second guy says "No Way!"
So the first guy orders a beer and drinks it. Then all three guys walk out to the edge of the cliff. The first guy jumps off, starts falling to the ground, and then flies gracefully back to the top of the cliff.
The second guy is totally amazed, so he says "You know, if I had another beer, I bet I could do that too."
All three guys go into the bar, and the second guy has one more beer. After he finishes, he says "Ok, I will be able to fly now."
All three of them go outside and the second guy jumps off of the cliff. He falls to the bottom, hitting the ground and dying instantly.
The third guy turns to the first guy and said "You know Superman, you can be a real jerk when you drink." http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/laughing013.gif http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/laughing020.gifhttp://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/laughing013.gif
Yup. Getting close in western Maine. Just wait until Friday's storm buries him in...
mudhead Yup. Getting close in western Maine. Just wait until Friday's storm buries him in...Yup, getting close and it's wicked cold today with the wind chills in the double digits below 0* as I sit at the http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/computer004.gif, but I got some chilihttp://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/forum/stirthepot.gif
Here's a hiker gut buster:
Two guys are out hiking. All of a sudden, a bear starts chasing them.
They climb a tree, but the bear starts climbing up the tree after them. The first guy gets his sneakers out of his knapsack and starts putting them on.
The second guy says, "What are you doing?"
He says, "I figure when the bear gets close to us, we'll jump down and make a run for it."
The second guy says, "Are you crazy? You can't outrun a bear."
The first guy says, "I don't have to outrun the bear. I only have to outrun you."http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/laughing014.gif
Two guys are out hiking. All of a sudden, a bear starts chasing them.
When I announced plans I was going to do the AT, Mom was very afraid of me getting eaten by bears.
I said don't worry Mom..bears don't like Italian food, it gives them heartburn. :banana (or agita (http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=21958)..but know one knows that word out here...)
Mom did not find that too funny... ;)
Flowers for algernon is a book about experimental intelligence. They made a movie out of it called CHARLY. Very good book Algernon is a mouse that becomes extremely intelligent then loses it in the end. So does Charly. Usually a must read for school kids.
They made a movie about the book and yes I had to read it school.
As the old saying goes...laughter is the best medicine for what ails you, including lean-to fever .
A drunk walks into a bar and says to the bartender, "Drinks for all on me. That is including you, bartender."
The bartender follows the man's order and says, "That will be $42.50 please."
The drunk says he has no money, and the bartender slaps him around and throws him out.
The next night, the same drunk comes in and orders a drink for everyone in the bar including the bartender. Again, the bartender follows the drunk's instructions and the drunk says he has no money. So the bartender slaps him around and throws him out.
On the third night he comes in, the drunk orders drinks for everyone except the bartender.
The bartender says, "What, no drink for me?"
"Oh, no. You get violent when you drink." http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/laughing016.gif
warraghiyagey
01-29-2008, 00:01
Mags, cool pics, I've always thought cross country skiing would be a blast, but I undertsnad that you need snow for it and we just don't get much.
Nah I don't have cabin/lean-to fever, but I'm not sure of the symptoms.
I was planning on doing an overnight trip last weekend, but it got canceled due to some issues that I had to deal with. It made me unusally angry so I thought about getting on here and yelling at someone about some trivial thing, but changed my mind.
I set my winter tent up over the weekend and messed with it for a while, was planning on spending the night in it...you know just to make sure my winter bag was still good, and ensure that there weren't condensation issues. But, my girlfriend didn't want to sleep outside...stayed in the house. Thought about getting on here and yelling at someone, but changed my mind.
I broke out my white gas stove that I only use in winter and cranked it up, messed with it for a while, ran a bunch of fuel through it...you know just to make sure that it all worked OK.
I've been dehydrating everything in site that doesn't move...the dog bit me...it was only asleep. Seriously I made lasagna Sat. night...I wonder if I can dehydrate the leftovers?
I'm fine no cabin fever here.
Can anyone else hear this keep comin around on the guitar?
Or is it just me?
Nice lyrics Enviro:):)
Good Ol' Nashville Boy
It's a classic. Read it, ya might learn something and keep your political comments to yourself. :rolleyes:I know you teach school. It chapped my *** to have an ignorant fool comment about something they didn't know about. Read his post again. Ironic.:D Take care, Lilred.
Sadist and a masochist were talking.
One said beat me, the other said no.
Supposed to hit 30* today!
Where are my shorts?
envirodiver
01-29-2008, 11:26
Can anyone else hear this keep comin around on the guitar?
Or is it just me?
Nice lyrics Enviro:):)
Good Ol' Nashville Boy
Thanks, it's in all of us here in Nashville. I'm not sure exactly what IT is but based upon what others have told me I'm full of I have a pretty good idea.
warraghiyagey
01-29-2008, 12:03
Warrgy, not sure if you've seen this pic.. Brit took it. Thats Rainbow Springs right? Warrgy, (http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/showimage.php?i=21818&catid=member&imageuser=8222) walking the line!!
Why did you have to bring up Algernon?? I've successfully put that book out of my mind for 15 years.. I think I'm going to cry..
Hey el Duderino,
Yes that is Warrgy crossing Rainbow Stream 1st year (06) with 70 pound pack. Only picture of me on this site - except my profile.
This year I watched a girl walk through the water - she was afraid of using the logs. Funny stuff.
This isn't far from where you dropped your camera in the water is it???:rolleyes:
Aaanywho, yeah - the Algernon reference seemed to stir up a wide range of emotions for such an innocuous suggestion.
I'm starting to feel like poor Woodsy.
I'm starting to feel like poor Woodsy.
You got that part right, can't remember the last time I worked for money!
Instead of Vacationland, Maine should be called the Poor me state:rolleyes:
warraghiyagey
01-29-2008, 12:11
You got that part right, can't remember the last time I worked for money!
Instead of Vacationland, Maine should be called the Poor me state:rolleyes:
When I get to Monson it's gonna be the 'pour me state.' :)
When I get to Monson it's gonna be the 'pour me state.' :)
I'll http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/laughing017.gif to that!:D
generoll
01-29-2008, 12:32
Hmm, I thought the lean-to fever refered to the Hanta Virus.
A man goes to the doctor.
He says "Doc. I'm having nightmares. Sometimes I think I'm a wigwam. Other times I think I'm a teepee. Then the same nightmare repeats the following night. I can't get any decent sleep. I dread going to bed. Help me!"
The good doctor says "You know what your problem is? You are two tents!"
:D
DawnTreader
01-29-2008, 14:13
Warrgy,
Rainbow Stream.. I called it Rainbow Spring... There was a ford/2 sticks across the stream, a couple of miles before the leanto.. Morgan(box boy) and I made it halfway across when I fell off the pines and bit my pole into my ribs, snapping it in 2, and drowning my unprotected camera.. Oddly enough, I kept the camera (sent it home in Monson).. dried it out, and it works like a charm to this day.. (trusty old pentax optio).... Worst of all was the 2 vetran nobos on the other side of the river, watching, pointing, laughing, and most insulting of all, taking our pictures without permission.. I was pissed...
warraghiyagey
01-29-2008, 21:25
Warrgy,
Rainbow Stream.. I called it Rainbow Spring... There was a ford/2 sticks across the stream, a couple of miles before the leanto.. Morgan(box boy) and I made it halfway across when I fell off the pines and bit my pole into my ribs, snapping it in 2, and drowning my unprotected camera.. Oddly enough, I kept the camera (sent it home in Monson).. dried it out, and it works like a charm to this day.. (trusty old pentax optio).... Worst of all was the 2 vetran nobos on the other side of the river, watching, pointing, laughing, and most insulting of all, taking our pictures without permission.. I was pissed...
Sorry but that story get Funnier everytime I think about it.http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/laughing013.gif
Glad your camera's OK though.
Sometime I'll tell you about my face plant in East Branch this past summer and walked barefoot and practically naked to the lean-to ot find three lady SOBO's enjoying a nice late-afternoon campfire, Yellow Bird, Gray Goose and a friend. Yikes.
That sounds like some crap that a friend-of-Billary public schoolteacher would actually think a kid should read. And we wonder why each generation grows increasingly ignorant.
So what's your excuse for being ignorant? That has got to be the most profoundly stupid and ironic post I've seen on any forum, bar none.
Frolicking Dinosaurs
01-30-2008, 08:38
Reminder - name calling, bashing and politics aren't allowed - even in the less moderated humor area. Don't make me turn Barney purple and sing that damn Barney song again.
Reminder - name calling, bashing and politics aren't allowed - even in the less moderated humor area. Don't make me turn Barney purple and sing that damn Barney song again.
I'm trying to be a better whiteblaze citizen but his comment was absurd. My jaw is still hanging open.
Frolicking Dinosaurs
01-30-2008, 08:45
I'm trying to be a better whiteblaze citizen but his comment was absurd. My jaw is still hanging open.Thank you, now if the others involved will try.......
I've received a PM stating my cabin fever gut buster jokes are.........
lame http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/shocked003.gif
http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/confused013.gif
Wasn't me.
Don't google short jokes and click on any that come up as a list.
Know how to cure sagging skin?
Eat until the wrinkles fill out.
Q: How do you tell the difference between a black bear and a grizzly bear?
A: When you see the bear, climb a tree. If it climbs up the tree and kills you, it's a black bear. If it knocks the tree down and kills you, it's a grizzly bear.
.................................................. ..........................................
Guy goes into a gun store. He tells the salesman he's going moose hunting in Alaska. He needs to know what kind of handgun he should carry in case he runs into a bear.
The salesman says, "Carry any handgun you want. But if you're going to shoot a bear with it, be sure to grind off the front sight."
The customer looks perplexed. "Why should I grind off the front sight?"
"That way it won't hurt so bad when the bear takes it away and shoves it up your ass." http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/taunt012.gif
How do you tell the difference between black bear and grizzly bear scat?
Black bear scat has nuts and berries in it...
Grizzly bear scat smells like pepper spray and has bells in it..
An elderly couple had been shopping at a grocery store, and the wife decided to steal a can of peaches. The inevitable happened and she was caught. Upon her court date, the judge asked her what she had stolen.
"Your Honor, I stole a can of peaches."
The judge replied, "How many peaches were in the can?"
She said, "Six."
The judge then said, "I will sentence you to six days in jail."
Her husband stood up behind her and replied, "Your Honor, she also stole a can of peas." http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/laughing020.gif http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/laughing023.gif
warraghiyagey
01-30-2008, 11:58
Reminder - name calling, bashing and politics aren't allowed - even in the less moderated humor area. Don't make me turn Barney purple and sing that damn Barney song again.
Well the word did first appear in the post that Zoid is referring to. Fortunately the poster hasn't returned. But we hear ya girl.:):):)
I'm trying to be a better whiteblaze citizen but his comment was absurd. My jaw is still hanging open.
:sun:sun
warraghiyagey
01-30-2008, 11:58
I've received a PM stating my cabin fever gut buster jokes are.........
lame http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/shocked003.gif
http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/confused013.gif
What!!?? Impossible!:):p
warraghiyagey
01-30-2008, 12:02
A Sandwich walks into a bar and says, "Can I get a beer?",
and the bartender says, "I'm sorry, we don't serve food here."
DawnTreader
01-30-2008, 12:06
Two blueberry muffins are baking in an oven. One Blueberry muffin turns to the other and says "damn, its hot as hell in here." The other muffin, startled, cries out, "holy *****, a talking blueberry muffin!"
warraghiyagey
01-30-2008, 12:10
Two blueberry muffins are baking in an oven. One Blueberry muffin turns to the other and says "damn, its hot as hell in here." The other muffin, startled, cries out, "holy *****, a talking blueberry muffin!"
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These two cows are standing in there stalls in a barn in England.
The one cow says to the other, "So, what do you think of this mad cow disease?"
The other cow says, "Why should I care, I'm a chicken."
These two hunters went moose hunting every year without success.
Finally they came up with a foolproof plan. (emphasis on fool)
They got themselves a very authentic cow moose costume and learned the
mating call of a cow moose. The plan was to hide in the costume, lure in the bull, then come out of the costume and shoot the bull.
So, they set themselves up on the edge of a clearing, in their costume, and began to give the moose love call. Before too long their call was answered by bull in the forest.
They called again, the bull answered closer to them. They called again, The bull answered, and came crashing out of the forest and into the clearing. As the bulls' pounding hoof beats got closer the guy in front said, "OK, lets get out and get him"!
After a moment, that seemed like an eternity, the guy in the back shouts -
"THE ZIPPER IS STUCK, WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO!?!"
The front guy says, "Well, I'm gonna start nibbling grass,
but you better start to "brace yourself!"
warraghiyagey
01-30-2008, 13:22
Woodsy, wrong thread. I believe that goes on the 'Sex on the AT' thread.http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/laughing021.gif
A guy was telling his friend about his recent deer hunting trip to Montana. "We were out in the woods all morning and our guide decided that we should take a break along the river bank. I wasn't feeling tired so I went for a stroll while the others were resting. As I was walking, a grizzly bear burst out of the brush in front of me. I turned and started running like hell through the woods with the bear after me.
The bear almost caught up with me but slipped and fell down. I kept running and the bear almost caught up with me again twice, but slipped and fell each time. I finally reached the river bank. The guide saw the bear chasing me and shot it dead." "Wow!" replied his friend, "That's incredible. If I were you, I would have **** myself." The first guy answered, "What do you think the bear was slipping on?" http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/laughing024.gif
warraghiyagey
01-30-2008, 13:51
Woodsy's on a roll!!http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/laughing016.gif
My buddy (an atheist) told this joke to me (an atheist as well) :)
An atheist was taking a walk through the woods, admiring all that the evolution had created. "What majestic trees! What powerful rivers! What beautiful animals!", he said to himself.
As he was walking alongside the river he heard a rustling in the bushes behind him. He turned to look. He saw a 7-foot grizzly charge towards him. He ran as fast as he could up the path. He looked over his shoulder and saw that the bear was closing.
He ran even faster, so scared that tears were coming to his eyes. He looked over his shoulder again, and the bear was even closer. His heart was pumping frantically and he tried to run even faster. He tripped and fell on the ground. He rolled over to pick himself up but saw the bear right on top of him, reaching for him with his left paw and raising his right paw to strike him.
At that instant the Atheist cried out "Oh my God!...."
Time stopped.
The bear froze.
The forest was silent.
Even the river stopped moving.
As a bright light shone upon the man, a voice came out of the sky, "You deny my existence for all of these years; teach others I don't exist; and even credit creation to a cosmic accident. Do you expect me to help you out of this predicament? Am I to count you as a believer?"
The atheist looked directly into the light "It would be hypocritical of me to suddenly ask You to treat me as Christian now, but perhaps could you make the bear a Christian?"
"Very well," said the voice.
The light went out.
The river ran again.
And the sounds of the forest resumed.
And then the bear dropped his right paw ..... brought both paws together...bowed his head and spoke:
"Lord, for this food which I am about to receive, I am truly thankful...AMEN!"
Lone Wolf
01-30-2008, 14:01
a jew, a catholic and a baptist walk into a bar. the bartender says, "hey is this a joke?"
This is not a joke, just so you know
Some interesting reading on Cabin fever here (http://gorp.away.com/gorp/publishers/fulcrum/winter_cure.htm), also related articles on left side page
Bundle up, get out of the house, and go where the wild things are.
sheepdog
01-30-2008, 16:43
A woman confused her birth control pills with her valium. She has 14 kids but, she doesn't mind.
A woman confused her birth control pills with her valium. She has 14 kids but, she doesn't mind.
Best so far.
38* and windy here. Have some ice still. The polished kind. The sand truck went down the road in reverse last night, followed by the salt truck. Hope everyone from here to VA gets thawed out. Watch the footing.
What Women Want in a Man
What women want in a man at age 22:
1. Handsome
2. Charming
3. Financially successful
4. A caring listener
5. Witty
6. In good shape
7. Dresses with style
8. Appreciates finer things
9. Full of thoughtful surprises
10. An imaginative, romantic lover
What women want in a man at age 32:
1. Nice looking (preferably with hair)
2. Opens car doors, holds chairs
3. Has enough money for a nice dinner
4. Listens more than talks
5. Laughs at my jokes
6. Carries bags of groceries with ease
7. Owns at least one tie
8. Appreciates a good home-cooked meal
9. Remembers birthdays and anniversaries
10. Seeks romance at least once a week
What women want in a man at age 42:
1. Not too ugly (bald head is fine)
2. Doesn't drive off until I'm in the car
3. Works steady - splurges on dinner out occasionally
4. Nods head when I'm talking
5. Usually remembers punch lines of jokes
6. Is in good enough shape to rearrange the furniture
7. Wears a shirt that covers his stomach
8. Knows not to buy champagne with screw-top lids
9. Remembers to put the toilet seat down
10. Shaves most weekends
What women want in a man at age 52:
1. Keeps hair in nose and ears trimmed
2. Doesn't belch or scratch in public
3. Doesn't borrow money too often
4. Doesn't nod off to sleep when I'm venting
5. Doesn't re-tell the same joke too many times
6. Is in good enough shape to get off couch on weekends
7. Usually wears matching socks and fresh underwear
8. Appreciates a good TV dinner
9. Remembers your name on occasion
10. Shaves some weekends
What women want in a man at age 62:
1. Doesn't scare small children
2. Remembers where bathroom is
3. Doesn't require much money for upkeep
4. Only snores lightly when asleep
5. Remembers why he's laughing
6. Is in good enough shape to stand up by himself
7. Usually wears some clothes
8. Likes soft foods
9. Remembers where he left his teeth
10. Remembers that it's the weekend
What women want in a man at age 72:
1. Breathing
2. Doesn't miss the toilet :banana
warraghiyagey
02-22-2008, 01:10
Woodsy's on patrol again.:sun
You forgot killing spiders, and long arms to reach stuff on the top shelf.
Bucket washing the lettuce before bringing it in.
And, not whining too much when they are sick of ice, cold, and snow.
Mud. I need mud.
You forgot killing spiders, and long arms to reach stuff on the top shelf.
Bucket washing the lettuce before bringing it in.
And, not whining too much when they are sick of ice, cold, and snow.
Mud. I need mud.
Calendar spring is only 1 month away here:rolleyes:
Real spring still about 2 months away here:eek:
April may be the cruelest month, but I have never been a fan of March.
Daylength is getting better, but it was quite frosty here this AM.
Raccoons are out, but the maple are not red enough. C'mon bugs!
You forgot killing spiders, and long arms to reach stuff on the top shelf.
Bucket washing the lettuce before bringing it in.
And, not whining too much when they are sick of ice, cold, and snow.
Mud. I need mud.
Also forgot doesn't drink too much http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/laughing017.gifunless this
6. Is in good enough shape to stand up by himself refers to that:D
Wise Old Owl
02-22-2008, 23:43
Woodsy I see you are trolling for the "ideal man" I quickly parused the want ads for you and a freind of mine submitted this picture of himself.
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg275/MarkSwarbrick/ball-n-chain-guy.jpg
Woodsy I see you are trolling for the "ideal man"
Not me, I'm not that way
Thought some of the lonely guys stricken with lean-to fever might benefit from such knowledge.
warraghiyagey
02-23-2008, 12:48
I feel like I missed something.:confused:
:p
Another Lean-to fever beater: http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/forum/stirthepot.gif
Some engineers from the U.S.G.S. surveyed some property and found that in a area, the New Hampshire and Maine border must be changed. They stopped to inform a farmer that he was no longer in Maine, but in New Hampshire.
After a long pause, he grunted and said, "That's good. I couldn't take another one of these Maine winters." http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/gen026.gif
warraghiyagey
04-14-2009, 08:13
Anybody gettin that springtime urge to be out on the trail instead of, well. . . not being out there?:)
Monkeyboy
04-15-2009, 15:27
I found a neat stuffed penguin that's telling me to hit the trail..........