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People on the forum seem to be doing quite a variety of things in the outdoors, but I kind of wonder if the actual reasons for going into the woods might not be similar...
So what is it that you like so much about being out there?
What's the longest stay or trip into the backcountry you've had, and if you could, for how long would you like to go ideally?
To sharpen the saw. To practice new skills I've either read about or otherwise researched. To enjoy nature and just spend some quality time. Quiet time (that might be a shocker to you). I only do a couple of days at a time. I think a week would be about my limit. I have other things I love to do, too.
To kill animals and make a cup of tea.
Nell, that hug didn't work.
To get away from people, work, and civilization. I could stay out indefinitely if the rest of my life wasn't so revolved around money and work. Even taking a weekend here and there makes it so much easier to go on the tedious work I do (programming... not fun let me tell you... think Office Space). Winter is the toughest for me since I really do hate winter camping/surviving, though in the spring/summer/fall I get out at least every other weekend.
Oh well,I tried,LOL your turn...run FVR!!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Rick
Have i missed something ????Quote:
Originally Posted by nell67
No hun,not really ,LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by Tony uk
Cause I can't stay away from home.
I belong there
Hmmmm, Suddenly Rick starts offering hugs or taken hugs and FVR is involved somehow ???Quote:
Originally Posted by nell67
I thought this site was confusing enough but this is just another stage :eek:
LOL you gotta go to the "This Reminds Me" thread to get it!Quote:
Originally Posted by Tony uk
Thanks for the tip :DQuote:
Originally Posted by nell67
They draw me to them, I don't really know why. The smell of leaves or the feel & sound of the wind blowing through the trees or the ripples it forms on a pond or lake. A fish jumping, a squirrel chattering, or the birds chirping. Then all is right in the world. This is my world.:cool:
Get tired of plastic. Like dealing basics; where will I sleep, what will I eat, can I get over the portage and into the next lake before night falls, etc.
There is also the spiritual aspect. Too many things coming at me in civilization - keeps me from thinking deep thoughts.
I like the real world - unlike this box. Virtual reality? Rather go for the real thing.
Couldn't have said it any better myself Corndog!! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by corndog-44
Because it's good to be reminded of what's really important. For me, being in the woods is real life. The rest is just filler.
Because the city is way to scary to be in, I like my comfort zone :D
Ever since I was a kid I've always liked wild places. Now I work part time as a wildlife research assistant and part time as a survival instructor. both jobs require a lot of time in the wilds.
Then come vacations with my wife. Strangely enough most of our vacations seem to be in jungles and national parks. I guess we just like the wilderness.
i don't know why i love the outdoors so much just been that way hate being stuck in doors and if a i could gather up enough cash i would stay out there for as long as i could till i had to resupply