[pct-l] Avoiding humans, snakes, dogs, push ups and trekking poles on the PCT

[Tom Hudson]

Didn't even know snakes had kidneys.  Now I now they do.  But they don't
have urinary bladders.  they piss solid uric acid.  strange, foul beasts.
who would want to eat them?

/Tom

On Wed, Jan 5, 2011 at 5:24 PM, Paul Robison <paulrobisonhome at yahoo.com>wrote:

> Bravo !
>
>
>
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> ________________________________
> From: "abiegen at cox.net" <abiegen at cox.net>
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Sent: Wed, January 5, 2011 7:44:00 PM
> Subject: [pct-l] Avoiding humans, snakes, dogs, push ups and trekking poles
> on
> the PCT
>
> let me say right off, im a horrible being. due to numerous bad experiences
> in
> the backcountry, i hate humans on the trail. i don`t want to hike with
> them, i
> don`t want to be around them. that Colin Fletcher guy really gave me a good
> beating
> until he turned around.
>
> now i know your human is`nt like the others, im sure it`s kind, friendly
> and wouldn't hurt a flea. would probably loan me a kidney if i asked.
> i understand this. i still don`t want to deal with your human.
>
> to avoid conflicts im planning on sunning myself on the PCT in mid to late
> may,
> way after
>
> the herd. is their anyone leaving at this time that can`t bear to leave
> their human at home? i can adjust my schedule either way a few day within
> reason
>
> to avoid conflicts. I'd rather be able to soak up some sun on the trail
> without
> having to
>
> get wacked by trekking poles (with or without shock absorbers) and eaten.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Hiss honorable Rat L. Snake
>
> P.S. I don't taste good. Really. I taste gamy. Really gamy. Not at all like
> chicken like y'all are sayin.
>
> P.S.S. If you want to eat something wild and gamy on the trail that is
> plentiful
> and easy to catch, i would suggest
>
> the other other white meat - hikertrash. There are a lot more of them than
> rattlesnakes. Hey it worked
>
> well on Donner Pass. Check the local ordinances and park regulations on
> cannibalism before considering this option.
>
> And of course - Leave no Trace!
>
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