[pct-l] Technology on the Trail -ties

[dsaufley at sprynet.com (dsaufley@sprynet.com)]

Tribal custom . . . I like and agree with that.  When I was a cub scout leader, I had to take the BSA courses to get certified.  One of the things we studied was ceremony, and how important it is to the human psyche (this isn't how they put it, this is my own terminology).  I also learned how to transform the mundane into the special by creating a ceremony.  Since that course, I've noticed how big a role ceremony plays in our lives -- weddings, funerals, recognitions, etc.  

I think ties are part of ceremony, denoting that the wearer is acknowledging that event being attended is a special or important occasion.   If you were part of another tribe elsewhere in the world, you might wear beads, feathers, furs, or paint to do the same.  Anything less would be a sign of disrespect.  

And, if my husband tries to get away with not wearing a tie to a wedding or formal event  (unless specifically told not to in the inviation), I pitch a fit and squak until he puts one on.

So, probably, WOMEN are the reason my man (at least) wears a tie!  I know he never would if it weren't for my harping . . . 

-=Donna Saufley=-

-----Original Message-----
From: Monty Tam <metam01@earthlink.net>
Sent: Jan 20, 2005 1:08 PM
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Cc: Pacific Crest Trail List <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Subject: [pct-l] Technology on the Trail -ties




> >  Why  
> > on earth do people wear ties? 

Ties

I have to respond to this one.  

Last year I watched Lynn Weldon's video on ultralight backpacking.  He
claimed "This video will change your life."  referring to how I would view
anything I possessed.  Besides reducing pack weight I sold a lot of stuff
on Ebay and donated a lot of stuff to thrift shops I really didn't need. 

The tie?  Most useless piece of gear.

Because of the benefits I have received from this video, now I question
everything.
Saturday morning, while putting on a tie, I asked myself "What's the
purpose?".
I determined in my entire wardrobe, the tie was the most useless piece of
gear.
I was about to introduce a speaker who also wore a tie.  An audience and a
video transmission.  Out of respect and fear, I succumed to the tribal
customs.

Just like useless hiking gear, it's hard to let go of familiar habits.

Did ties ever have a practical application?

Warner Springs Monty
 


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