View Full Version : how many hikers does it take to change a light bulb?
mweinstone
05-22-2011, 10:53
one to study up on mercury bulbs
one to decide to lube the threads
one to decide wattage
one to pick the point of purchace
one to object to shipping costs
one to describe the phisics of light
one to curse lwolfs bulb choice
one to be the test reader under the new light
one to worship the light
one to blaze the bulb red, white or blue
one to say, nay
one to say yea
one to stand around waiting to be fed when the jobs done
one to bring ms into it all somehow
one to distract from the task by talking about dogs
one to connect guns and ammo to the task
one to moderate
one to be sponsored to change the bulb
one to raise money for charity while changing the bulb
one to go stoveless while changeing the bulb
etc....
Didn't you forget one to find out what its gram weight is?
hikerboy57
05-22-2011, 11:44
one to debate the effects the bulb will have on global warming
one to eat bacon under said bulb...
EastCoastFeastCoast
05-22-2011, 11:59
Whoa whoa whoa... who's doing logistics?!?!!
Dobie Swift
05-22-2011, 12:06
one to complain that the store expected them to pay for the bulb instead of giving it to a "poor hiker"
randyg45
05-22-2011, 12:25
One to cook on it and proclaim it to be multi-use
If it's in a shelter:
Zero thru hikers.
Maybe one section hiker.
Probably more than a few day hikers.
hikerboy57
05-22-2011, 12:51
one to complain that the bulb was furnished by trail angels
WingedMonkey
05-22-2011, 13:08
One to turn off the light and go hiking.
Even if you change the bulb there will be no light because we don't want development close to the trail.
hikerboy57
05-22-2011, 15:03
one to point out overdevelopment issues.
randyg45
05-22-2011, 15:49
How did we miss:
One to post about it
camojack
05-22-2011, 16:18
one to debate the effects the bulb will have on global warming
Ha! Good one. Of course, that all depends upon the type of bulb; some folks prefer those (made in China, mercury-laden) CFL bulbs...I've got several LED bulbs here, along with some of the "old school" (soon to be forbidden) incandescent variety. Those LED bulbs, while they last a long time, are still pretty expensive... :eek:
Jonnycat
05-22-2011, 16:55
One to return it to REI for a refund when it stops working.
mweinstone
05-22-2011, 18:17
will we need bulb sniffers?
mweinstone
05-22-2011, 18:19
if we were smart, we would illuminate wireing and do away with bulbs and fixtures. like on the enterprise halls in star trek.
Toolshed
05-22-2011, 18:41
Don't forget, you need a coupla idiots to post on a thread on WB about it!!!!:cool::cool:
Do I need to quit my job to screw it in?
Should I leave my spouse?
Is it going to be a spiritual experience?
mweinstone
05-22-2011, 19:38
can i make a pipe out of the bulb?
Skidsteer
05-22-2011, 19:47
This thread should be moved to straight forward.
Point Man Chef
05-22-2011, 20:11
Should the bulb be open lit or concealed lit? And can you light it on the entire AT? Are there reciprocal agreements along the AT in which the AT passes through?
Do we need a compass and map to screw it in?
EastCoastFeastCoast
05-22-2011, 20:31
10-K, I think that falls under the "Logistics" category I mentioned earlier.
I did, however, forget the more important issue when regarding light bulbs-
WHO'S BRINGING THE "APPLE PIE"?!
EastCoastFeastCoast
05-22-2011, 20:34
Oh and mweinstone, you are referring to NC1701-D, correct?
ChinMusic
05-22-2011, 20:41
Those hikers that forgo the bulb will be know as NoGlows.
One to suggest that bulbs are not necessary on the AT. True hikers don't carry them, only [snearing] campers ...
One to constantly tell people he hasn't watched a lightbulb since 1987.
Entropy2012
05-22-2011, 21:26
One to remove components from the bulb to save weight. Oh, it doesn't work anymore... :(
Old Hiker
05-22-2011, 21:50
Someone to ask if cheese will last longer when/if the bulb is replaced.
ChinMusic
05-22-2011, 22:05
Bulb must be programmed to turn off at 9pm.
One to complain bitterly about bulbs in shelters.
Doc Mike
05-23-2011, 09:35
one to debates the merits of alchy vs esbit vs cannister powered bulbs
one to demand that all bulbs have a leash
another to demand that his bulb doesn't need a leash
one to determine how much said fuel the bulb will use each day.
one to debate the LNT aspects of the bulb to include a containment system in case the bulb breaks
one to design a special break proof pack from cuben fiber for carrying the replacement bulbs
ebandlam
05-23-2011, 09:54
One to complain if the bulbs attract bears
One to dispute the presence of bears
One to suggest that we arm the bulbs with guns
One to question the safety of the bulbs against crazy people..:p
hikerboy57
05-23-2011, 11:09
one ULer to explain how a light bulb can also be used as an emergency blanket.
Leanthree
05-23-2011, 12:26
One to suggest the light bulb be moved to the "articles" section.
Another to post a link to a similar light bulb changing thread from 2007 and point out that you should just search WB to find your answer.
mweinstone
05-23-2011, 15:50
one to predict the end of bulbs date?
One to insist they need it to somehow charge their cell phone so they can call their friends and family back home to tell them they just saw a light bulb in a shelter.
Will this be a supported or unsupported attempt?
depends. Is Baltimore Jack around?
mweinstone
05-23-2011, 20:00
ahh, the bulb thred.
like old times on ms live.
Old Hiker
05-23-2011, 20:26
one to predict the end of bulbs date?
Is he a thru-hiker? Or just a "camping" guy?
brian039
05-23-2011, 20:33
Do you carry the bulb up Katahdin or leave it at the Ranger Station?
mweinstone
05-23-2011, 20:50
bulbs can neither be changed nor created. they exist at or births and at our deaths. they cannot be proven to have been invented rather than created. are yo a bulb creationist or a bulb evolutionist?
mweinstone
05-23-2011, 20:52
never forget that homer is heavy waste concerns combineed with fish oil concerns. he is a light bulb and a fish. nothing more. nothing homer.
mweinstone
05-23-2011, 20:56
in my home prefacture? light bulbs are the acid test of wheather the world has ended or not. when they blink and go out and stay out for a really really long time, and you here shots, alot, the world ended.
Old Hiker
05-24-2011, 07:09
bulbs can neither be changed nor created. they exist at or births and at our deaths. they cannot be proven to have been invented rather than created. are yo a bulb creationist or a bulb evolutionist?
I'm an "intelligent bulb design" -ist. I also think the curly fry bulbs are an evolutionary dead end.
But the burning question is: which came first: the filament or the glass?
hikerboy57
05-24-2011, 07:33
in the beginning was darkness.
hikerboy57
05-24-2011, 07:34
and the bulb creationist said"let there be light"
EastCoastFeastCoast
05-24-2011, 09:27
Bulb Nihilist.
Is it better to change the bulb SOBO or NOBO?
How do I join the LDBCA (Long Distance Bulb Changing Association)?
Should I bring Ramen, Mac and Cheese or something else to change the bulb?
Anybody change bulbs with Spam singles?
Has anyone started the 2012 bulb changing registry?
Will my wife understand why I need to change the bulb?