justifying using modern technology

**Ken** · 06-02-2008, 03:16 PM

Schlitz dark? Never tried it or even heard of it.

Time for Google.

**crashdive123** · 06-02-2008, 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by Ken

Schlitz dark? Never tried it or even heard of it.

Time for Google.

Started drinking it at the Marine Tavern in Red Bank, New Jersey in 1972 (only place I could get served)(really PO'd because they kept getting shut down for bookmaking)

**Rick** · 06-02-2008, 03:19 PM

That doesn't even sound good.

**Ken** · 06-02-2008, 03:21 PM

Well, I just saw that you can buy old Schlitz Dark tap handles on-line. Now, about that beer.........

**Tahyo** · 06-02-2008, 03:22 PM

Originally Posted by klkak

The modern equipment I use is better then the stuff it replaced. For instance, the modern sleeping bag I use now is "far and away" better then the downbag I used to use. I like the tarp made of modern material that I have better then the canvas tarp I used to carry. I do have a very old Swiss made single burner stove that I like and use because it uses the same fuel as the ATV's I use for work. It is nice only having to carry one type of fuel.

I've got a couple of things that were tried and true back in the day, but some of them I have replaced with much better results. Sleeping bag is just one of several. Tarps too.

**Rick** · 06-02-2008, 03:23 PM

Ditto. I know Frank and Beo like their mocks but I'll take the new boots anyday. Same for my water filter and stove.

**wildWoman** · 06-02-2008, 03:42 PM

I think there's a bit of a difference between being on a camping trip and living in the bush. When I go paddling or hiking, I don't have any gadgets like a GPS or sat phone with me. Sometimes, I bring my camera.
For living in the bush, I don't know of anyone who doesn't use some technlogical items. Everybody I know out in the bush has at least four of the following items: skidoo, motorboat, ATV or plane, generator and chainsaw. Also I'd say that bush people spend a fair bit of time on the phone, radio or internet, because that's the only way to keep in touch with others of the species. We're probably all somewhat anti-social and crabby, but not to the extent where we only use telecommunication to order in a chopper when we cut a leg off with the chainsaw (wouldn't happen so easy with a hand saw, I know!).

**Rick** · 06-02-2008, 03:45 PM

(chuckle) You'd have to be pretty intent on loosing a leg to cut it off with a hand saw.

By Gawd, I said you're comin' off and I mean it!

**crashdive123** · 06-02-2008, 03:59 PM

Originally Posted by Ken

Well, I just saw that you can buy old Schlitz Dark tap handles on-line. Now, about that beer.........

Smooooooooth.

**Ken** · 06-02-2008, 04:00 PM

Kinda' like a Porter?

**crashdive123** · 06-02-2008, 04:05 PM

Heck, I don't remember - I was 16.

**Ken** · 06-02-2008, 04:08 PM

When you don't drink enough, the memory is the first thing to go. Right, Trax?

**Rick** · 06-02-2008, 04:12 PM

You were talkin' to Crash, Ken. Apparently, you serve as your own example.

**Ken** · 06-02-2008, 04:14 PM

Nope. I was asking Trax for a second opinion. Chemicals.

**Rick** · 06-02-2008, 04:16 PM

Oh, sure. Now you are. Now that you've been called out. Uhuh.

**crashdive123** · 06-02-2008, 04:17 PM

I think you are just contributing to the deliquency of a min........never mind - it was 36 years ago. Not sure about the memory going first, but the arthritis is killing me.

**Ken** · 06-02-2008, 04:17 PM

Originally Posted by Rick

Oh, sure. Now you are. Now that you've been called out. Uhuh.

Let me guess. Back in grammar school, you were the kid who wanted to sit closest to the teacher, weren't you?

**Ken** · 06-02-2008, 04:22 PM

Originally Posted by crashdive123

I think you are just contributing to the deliquency of a min........never mind - it was 36 years ago. Not sure about the memory going first, but the arthritis is killing me.

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