View Full Version : What Makes a Hiker Attractive to Towns (of all types)?
Skidsteer
06-14-2011, 20:28
Turnabout is fair play.
Jonnycat
06-14-2011, 20:40
Being polite. Acting humble. Using deodorant. Asking permission. Saying "please" and "thank you". Smiling. Not acting like a begger.
It also makes a difference what the town's experience has been like with hikers in the past, and the general make up of the town.
Loved the sign at Mings in Waynesboro "Attn Hikers! The YMCA has free showers"
Be considerate of the town folks by showering before you enter their establishments. Don't expect everyone to do everything for you for free. Mind your manners. Watch your language. Cover up. Say please and thank you.
Lone Wolf
06-14-2011, 20:50
Being polite. Acting humble. Using deodorant. Asking permission. Saying "please" and "thank you". Smiling. Not acting like a begger.
It also makes a difference what the town's experience has been like with hikers in the past, and the general make up of the town.
yeah. no doubt. glad NOBO hiker season is winding down here in Damascus. buncha whinin', entitled 20 somethings mostly
Mizirlou
06-14-2011, 20:56
Pay to play: CASH.
OTOH check out this artful yogi
www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=350473 (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=350473)
Dude gets leftovers at restaurants after closing time, posts his itinerary so sympathetic folks can send him pkgs., etc. He calls all of it trail magic.
Skidsteer
06-14-2011, 21:20
Pay to play: CASH.
Good one. Pay for your own vacation. What a concept.
Sierra Echo
06-14-2011, 21:24
Big boobs and a nice butt.
Skidsteer
06-14-2011, 21:29
Big boobs and a nice butt.
Oh. Well.
I'm good to go then.
Big boobs and a nice butt.Best. . . .post. . . .ever. :D
Looks odd at first glance--but you never know about people's situation so it's best not to judge.
Pay to play: CASH.
OTOH check out this artful yogi
www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=350473 (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=350473)
Dude gets leftovers at restaurants after closing time, posts his itinerary so sympathetic folks can send him pkgs., etc. He calls all of it trail magic.
Big boobs and a nice butt.
No more calls folks. We have a winner.
Lord Helment
06-14-2011, 22:20
Originally Posted by Sierra Echo http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1172061#post1172061)
Big boobs and a nice butt.
Originally Posted by Sierra Echo http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1172061#post1172061)
Big boobs and a nice butt.
Game set match....i also like cash..pay for your vacation.....but big boobs nice butt probalby gets you as far or more and you keep your cash....how much do big boobs cost?....they probably wouldn't look good on me anyway......
WingedMonkey
06-14-2011, 22:38
Big boobs and a nice butt.
Others might consider it sagging boobs and a fat ass.
:p
Big boobs and a nice butt.
so that's why everyone is so nice to me...;)
Sierra Echo
06-15-2011, 07:16
so that's why everyone is so nice to me...;)
That and your awesome personality!
Cookerhiker
06-15-2011, 08:04
Even us guys with awesome personalities are no match.;)
max patch
06-15-2011, 08:35
$$$$$$$$$$
Mizirlou
06-15-2011, 08:39
Looks odd at first glance--but you never know about people's situation so it's best not to judge.
http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=337092 (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=337092)
:rolleyes:Scotty, what compels you to judge this hiker odd? Dude ain't odd, he just has a winning physical attribute described in Sierra Echo’s (hilarious) entry.
Mizirlou
06-15-2011, 09:05
Don't expect everyone to do everything for you for free.
Include tipping money in hiking budget. Reward good service: shuttlers, hotel maids, food servers.
Feral Bill
06-15-2011, 12:20
I'm guessing that, in the south at least, "sir" and "ma'am" would go a long way.
English Stu
06-15-2011, 15:08
My walking buddy from NYC ,used to say to the Diner waitress -We might smell a bit of the woods so we don't mind sitting near the door or the open window. Showed a bit of respect for their business.
$$$$$$$$$$
My thought exactly.
Being respectful and helpful and friendly and polite and clean-ish helps, too.
harryfred
06-15-2011, 18:56
Others might consider it sagging boobs and a fat ass.
:p
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harryfred
06-15-2011, 19:00
so that's why everyone is so nice to me...;)
Hey, Sexy;)