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    I don't know much about introductions but having done it a few times, I guess a good way to start is at the beginning. I was born in the Deep South and have been a juvenile delinquent, a Boy Scout, a Cadet in a couple of Military Schools, an Explorer Scout and spent seat time in several Universities and Colleges. My survival skills are based on logic, and I think the first rule of getting through the tunnel is to never give up and never give in --- because no matter what you are confronted with, a cool head and the ability to improvise overcomes more than all the trick gizmos and latest whatchamacallits ever invented, tested in our labs, and seen on TV. Human Grit will gain more traction than all the other stuff you can carry on your back, on your belt, in your car and canoe, and have stashed between here and that other point in time and space you think will make life a little better and a little easier if you can just figure out how to get there. Nothing beats being comfortable in Hell on Earth and being able to make notes, because anything worth living through is worth remembering, even if it's inside your head. Oh yeah, the head is also the best place to carry maps, directions, and all kinds of stuff, just like the belly is the best place to keep water when you're going on a hike. I've said enough to give those who read through this enough to think about, and probably more than those who were hoping for something easy to give up on. I already know I'll enjoy this site aplenty because I've peeked at parts of it already and I love to read what other people think about the same problems we all face when the fan begins to throw nasty stuff back at us.


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    Welcome to the Forum Marshmellow. Glad you like it so far. What is your favorite kind of camping?

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    Howdy and welcome.

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    Welcome home. I don't care what you say. When they start water boarding I start talkin'. A cool head and my ability to improvise will have surely been compromised at that point.

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    Sooooo, tell us about that name of yours.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 1stimestar View Post
    Sooooo, tell us about that name of yours.
    Somewhere in the world, there is a picture of a little kid with marshmallows stuck in his nose. I am surprised it isn't my son!
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    When i saw the name i had to laugh,reminded me of the first time i took my nephew camping,i was in my 30s nephew his 20s,where roasting marshmallows over the fire and his caught on fire so he starts waving it back and forth to put it out,burning mallow goes flying and sticks to side of his face.now i know its wrong to laugh at someones misfortune but damn that looked funny!!!! I did administer first aid once i stopped laughing......is it possible there is a story like that behind the name??????
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rick View Post
    Welcome home. I don't care what you say. When they start water boarding I start talkin'. A cool head and my ability to improvise will have surely been compromised at that point.
    Don't short change yourself. All they have to do is show you a board and some water and smart as you are, you'll start singing like a canary.

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    Oh...welcome, nice to have you!

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    Oh my dear, you misunderstood. When the waterboarding starts with ANYONE I'm chatting up a storm and writing it all down. No where in my job description is enduring torture listed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rick View Post
    Oh my dear, you misunderstood. When the waterboarding starts with ANYONE I'm chatting up a storm and writing it all down. No where in my job description is enduring torture listed.
    And yet there is a certain picture that a certain somebody has posted that has been seared into the retinas of so many.
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    We're talking about persistence, not deviance !

    I start talking when they bring in the water bucket or tape a picture of the hong on the wall and start taping my eyes open!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Crash
    And yet there is a certain picture that a certain somebody has posted that has been seared into the retinas of so many


    I have no idea what this picture is of which you speak. I'm guessing it's bad.

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    It's not fair to hold back info...

    And Crash, there is a tire toilet pic...

    ... this maybe a mistake throwing down. But I have no shame.

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    Quote Originally Posted by madmax View Post
    And Crash, there is a tire toilet pic......
    Your description is picture enough. Please do not post , shame or not.
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