Hipwrddude 0 #1 February 11, 2005 By this time Saturday night, 9 of us will be camped out on the Appalachian Trail, miles from civilization, soaking our brains in the inebriating elixir of the “Green Fairy.” We’ll have reached the top of the mountain after a 5-mile hike and the view from the overlook will be stunning. The cold chill of Old Man Winter will be offset by Bergelene and goose down underwear, 700 down rated clothing topped with balaclavas and thick gloves. We’ll offload internal frame packs of expedition and 4-season tents, subzero sleeping bags and gear with names like Marmot, Mountain Hardwear, Columbia, Arc’Teryx, The North Face, Mammut and Cloudveil. We’ll take in the view, smell and sounds of Mother Nature, as we fire up our stoves, rehydrate dehydrated food and feast. After collecting firewood, it will be a gathering of tribes around the campfire for a festive eve of reckless abandon. Ground rules of the tribal council are: everyone must be put down, insulted and ripped on until the laughter has subsided. Self-urination or temporary asphyxiation due to lack of oxygen caused by excessive laughter will not result in the cessation of public humiliation. Any member who commits a verbal blunder is subject to a diatribe of unkind words and foul gestures. Excessive intoxication is strictly forbidden yet jokes, lies and purported tales of extraordinary manhood are strongly encouraged. To all thee who read thee, presents greetings. We search for life in all that we do. It is what you make it and the making is good. To all my friends and future friends, Cheers! And Good Night! Oh, by the way, if you’re an Absintheur, let me know what you recommend. If you’re also into backpacking, Cheers to you! Now I must go and check my eyelids for holes. Good night! You're always the starter in your own life! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #2 February 11, 2005 "Absente" means = "missing" in French. Absente has none of the herbs and essences that make absinthe what it is. Hence the fact you can legally buy it in the US. And hence its name as well... I think you will be surprised how the effects of absinthe are nothing like what regular liquor does to a person. It is a smooooooooth drink, and should be enjoyed accordingly. After a couple of drinks, you will discover the meaning of life. By the next morning, you will not remember what it is, but will remember that it was beautiful and...smooooooooooth. Have fun. Count me in on the next one... "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #3 February 11, 2005 Correct me if I'm wrong, but can't Absinthe be ordered legally in the US? (from other countries) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #4 February 11, 2005 Ordering is never illegal. Receiving can be... "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #5 February 11, 2005 ahh,, damn. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #6 February 11, 2005 Is it like tripping? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #7 February 11, 2005 QuoteIs it like tripping? Not quite, but somehow. Whatever that means... It's actually hard to compare it to anything. You have to try it... "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #8 February 11, 2005 I can't.... .....anymore.... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #9 February 11, 2005 you may have well just described heaven to me. Wow, that sounds like so much fun.Glad you're using an internal frame pack, heard those are a lot more comfortable than external frame packs. I am so jealous of your adventures!!! I will take my first backpacking trip next month, I can't wait. Glad you have friends that want to accompany you and bear the cold. And hey, if any "crisis" happens, something small like a sleeping bad gets soaked or you forget the toilet paper,it will definitely make the trip much, much more memorable. I wish I could find people to do that sort of thing w/ me; but I'm still young, I'm sure I'll find a few to take with me. Here's to you, your friends, freeze-dried food, fires, and fun. next time take me with okay? Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxx 1 #10 February 11, 2005 Make sure the absinth has a lot of Tujonol in it, because thats what makes the "trip"-effect ;) I was once on absinth but was so drunken that I couldn't feel ANYthing trippy.. And remember to drink some water with it or after it, otherwise your backpacking trip could end really soon.. Cya, Max Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #11 February 11, 2005 QuoteMake sure the absinth has a lot of Tujonol in it, because thats what makes the "trip"-effect ;) I was once on absinth but was so drunken that I couldn't feel ANYthing trippy.. And remember to drink some water with it or after it, otherwise your backpacking trip could end really soon... Please DO DRINK absinthe mixed with water. Very few of them are OK straight up. But some of them can be extremely hazardous if ingested straight up. Also, there are many more herbs & essences involved in absinthe than Tojonol to give it its special "touch" "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shunkka 0 #12 February 11, 2005 my friends love it i`m not into alchoool ------------------------- "jump, have fun, pull" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #13 February 11, 2005 Hiking a part of the Appalachian someday is a big dream of mine. Enjoy it dude! Also you should check out Bill Bryson's book "A walk in the woods" if you haven't already, it's a very funny account of his adventures on the trail. peace Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #14 February 11, 2005 Sounds beautiful. I love hiking but this is a very cold time of year to do it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 136 #15 February 11, 2005 the Blue one, teh swiss bottle... YUMMI scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTAVercetti 0 #16 February 11, 2005 QuoteQuoteMake sure the absinth has a lot of Tujonol in it, because thats what makes the "trip"-effect ;) I was once on absinth but was so drunken that I couldn't feel ANYthing trippy.. And remember to drink some water with it or after it, otherwise your backpacking trip could end really soon... Please DO DRINK absinthe mixed with water. Very few of them are OK straight up. But some of them can be extremely hazardous if ingested straight up. Also, there are many more herbs & essences involved in absinthe than Tojonol to give it its special "touch" If you want to go old school. You pour water over a sugar cube into the absinthe since the stuff is a bit bitter. I don't know what Tojonol is. Do you mean thujone, which comes from the wormwood? It has never been proven conclusively that thujone has much of a real effect. Instead, most reserchers find that it is the super high alcohol content (around 75%) that accounts for much of the "high". For good reference see La Fee Verte article on Thujone and Totse.com Absinthe FAQ Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #17 February 11, 2005 I was never a huge fan of the Eastern Mountains. They are pretty but never quite held the same fascination for me as the West. One of these days I will actually get back to MY house in Montana. Haven't seen it since 2000. Abundant trout in every stream and lake, mountain lions, deer, elk, black and obscure grizzly bears, and there is even a wolf pack roaming around Freeze Out pass. Lost Praire 2006!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #18 February 11, 2005 I was partaking in a bit last night - actually - it was the same bottle with the 72 printed on it - good stuff.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #19 February 11, 2005 QuoteI can't.... .....anymore.... You are not alone I cant try it either. Dats ok though! Its better this way __ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #20 February 11, 2005 QuoteI can't.... .....anymore.... Why not? What does it have in it? Would it show up on some test or something??~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #21 February 11, 2005 Regardless of tests. I am at a stage in my life where I have been through the doors of perception and now am in the process of creating my own reality! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTAVercetti 0 #22 February 11, 2005 QuoteRegardless of tests. I am at a stage in my life where I have been through the doors of perception and now am in the process of creating my own reality! ehhh, that sounds like some hippie crap to me Just kidding. I gotcha. I take the philosophical approach: reality is anything I experience, whether that is chemical or not...its all reality.Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hipwrddude 0 #23 February 11, 2005 Thanks for the insight. Here I assumed Absente was, like French for Absinthe and here I was "missing" the point. Thanks. And yes, you, Windcatcher, everyone is invited on the next trip wherever that is (whether it be in person or imagined.) Regarding the alcohol content of 72% Amer, youknowit, we'll be taking that easy... with plenty of wahtta. As a former serviceman who lived through some training in mountain warfare/cold weather survival, I here ya when you mention the cold. That's why I have to whip my bros into shape about what to bring, what not to and what to do--and no mistakes!@#$% Razzemfrazhem. Luego. You're always the starter in your own life! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #24 February 11, 2005 QuoteRegardless of tests. I am at a stage in my life where I have been through the doors of perception and now am in the process of creating my own reality! That's cool. I was just wondering if something that I would drink somewhere would screw me up somewhere else, ya know?? Never tried it though. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #25 February 11, 2005 That's ex-hippy to you Vercetti. Just meant I'm getting older and need to hang on to the brain cells I'm left with. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
