[pct-l] Yogi

[aslive at charter.net]

Yogi Bear not withstanding, we still need to be self-sufficient.  We 
don't want to over do it and live down to a bad reputation.  Remember 
that you are an ambassador of the trail and represent all those who hike 
upon it.


On Thu, Mar 1, 2012 at 5:27 PM, Jason M. wrote:

> *Yogi refers more likely to a bear-like talent in procuring food and 
> other
> necessities.  It's a common hiker term...'I yogi'd a ride into town.'*
>
> The King of Dirt Baggin “Yogi Beer” once told me the secret to yogi
> success: 'always smile, always tell'em what yer doin (hikin to 
> Canada),
> always offer to pay, be prepared to pay if necessary as you can often
> bargain an excellent deal for a few bucks, be persistent' -as in, keep 
> on
> trying until ya hit the jackpot, don't discriminate, approach all with 
> an
> equal smile! And be sure to speak loud enough that others can here 
> you,
> people will volunteer help if given the chance, but a rough looking
> character acting “shady” goes hungry. Good ol' Hikertrash, that Yogi 
> Beer
>
> Jackass
>
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, Mar 1, 2012 at 9:27 AM, Ellen Shopes <igellenig at gmail.com> 
> wrote:
>
>> IMO, the cost of the Yogi books doesn't cover the time to prepare 
>> them or
>> publish them or mail them.  Anyone who has published something 
>> similar
>> would agree with this.  Her books are to help hikers, not make 
>> millions!
>> Yogi refers more likely to a bear-like talent in procuring food and 
>> other
>> necessities.  It's a common hiker term...'I yogi'd a ride into town.'
>> Elderly Ellen
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
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