Another Noob Introduction

[Umlaut Von Fluffbutt]

Hey everyone. I thought that it would only be proper that I use my first post to introduce myself.

I am new to the site, but not new to backpacking. My last career involved carrying my crap through the wilderness over long distances, so I kind of learned to enjoy it after 10 years. Nowadays, my job keeps me glued to a computer monitor, so I try to come up with any excuse to go out and get dirty. I usually spend my free time hiking, travelling, and snowboarding.

Since the NJ portion of the AT is in my area, I tend to spend some of my free time there, but I hope to begin branching out and hiking the sections in PA and NY.

[slbirdnerd]

Welcome! I've had a lot of fun and learned a lot here in my short time since I started backpacking. This year. It's GREAT! I'm chained to a computer at work. Blech.

[Umlaut Von Fluffbutt]

Good to hear. I have been a long time lurker here and have found a lot of posts very helpful. I always wanted to thru hike, but it was never in the cards, so I just stick to section hiking and find different ways to challenge myself with the free time I have.

[T.S.Kobzol]

Love your nickname. Welcome to WB.

[HikerMom58]

Love your nickname. Welcome to WB.

Yes, indeed... welcome, welcome!!

[Meriadoc]

Welcome! What was your prior career? Inquiring minds want to know

[Umlaut Von Fluffbutt]

Welcome! What was your prior career? Inquiring minds want to know

I spent 10 years in the infantry; primarily with the 10th Mountain Division. Now I work in an accounting department of a large company. Funny how life works.

[hobbs]

I spent 10 years in the infantry; primarily with the 10th Mountain Division. Now I work in an accounting department of a large company. Funny how life works.

Someone has to crunch the numbers..LOL

[illabelle]

Welcome, UVFluff! Glad you've joined us.
Alright, now that you've introduced yourself, where are all the dumb questions? We want dumb questions! Somebody asked me the other day, "so you have to sleep outSIDE???"

[Water Rat]

Welcome, UVFluff! Glad you've joined us.
Alright, now that you've introduced yourself, where are all the dumb questions? We want dumb questions! Somebody asked me the other day, "so you have to sleep outSIDE???"

My favorite question is, "What do you do when you get dirty?" So many responses went through my head... But, I ended up just saying, "Grin even bigger!"

[Umlaut Von Fluffbutt]

Welcome, UVFluff! Glad you've joined us.
Alright, now that you've introduced yourself, where are all the dumb questions? We want dumb questions! Somebody asked me the other day, "so you have to sleep outSIDE???"

Sure. Here is a dumb question: Who the hell came up with the idea of dumping minefields of sharp rocks onto the trail? After a few days, it gets a little old.

[hikerboy57]

It is what it is

[HikerMom58]

Sure. Here is a dumb question: Who the hell came up with the idea of dumping minefields of sharp rocks onto the trail? After a few days, it gets a little old.

I like the question...how do you take a shower? Ahhh.... you don't??? When I get to a town, I don't walk, I RUN to the shower. I just like to feel human again.

[Umlaut Von Fluffbutt]

Baby wipes are all the shower you need.

[HikerMom58]

Baby wipes are all the shower you need.

I'm a girl!! I do love those wipes! Nathan's brand are the BEST!

[Umlaut Von Fluffbutt]

I'm a girl!! I do love those wipes! Nathan's brand are the BEST!

I do enjoy a refreshing baby wipe on a cold winter day. Wakes the boys up right away.

[treesloth]

Sure. Here is a dumb question: Who the hell came up with the idea of dumping minefields of sharp rocks onto the trail? After a few days, it gets a little old.

I did a Pa section a while ago and was telling a local buddy here in Fl about all the rocks.. he asked me, "so do people go out there and move them around to keep the trail conditions constantly different?". I just said yes.

[Umlaut Von Fluffbutt]

I heard this year they are releasing packs of wolves to keep hikers on their toes.

[illabelle]

Sure. Here is a dumb question: Who the hell came up with the idea of dumping minefields of sharp rocks onto the trail? After a few days, it gets a little old.

The minefields are dumped there in the night by wild animals, who hope to slow down the hikers. The animals watch unseen from nearby hiding places, and when the moment is right, they pounce!

[HikerMom58]

I heard this year they are releasing packs of wolves to keep hikers on their toes.

Well hey UVF... you seem like a fun guy! Hope you stick around.

There's been a lot of members join lately.(well, most all members, I know, are ) Hope you stick around. If you or any of the other newbies want to "just chat" there's groups you can join. Hikerboy57 has a group and so does Wise Old Owl... both groups are .

I read where someone wanted to ban the dancing banana. lol. What about the "cool" emoticon??