ok lets try this...

“I would like to try something. I will not rant anymore!
But I would like to know if there is anyone out there that can answer my question without getting nasty, crude, or rude. Just a stright forward answer.
1. what have you learned from this forum that you can take and use on the trail or even in your own life.”

“SWAT!”

“Yer right. This place is a total waste.

I'm outta here!”

“Whatnever.”

“I now know what a troll is.”

“I read lots of glowing reports about trekking poles, so I got a pair myself. They're great!

Next question?”

“for the hardware store to get a bigger swatter.”

“I met some very cool people for beer, and will backpack with them sometime this summer.

Now shut up and go away.”

“Sponges... are bad they harbor bacteria and stuff.

Gearhead reviews have helped draw my attention to some really nice gear!

Mostly it's like the wierd conversations that come up around the campfire.”

“Nothing and that is just the point!I have meet lots of cool people becuase of this Board!

And its fun to joke and have fun with all these cool cats!

If you can't fit in here with everyone then the only thing I can tell you is just leave!

This Board is just like a big family and we talk about everything and sometimes we use it as a way to talk about things that are important and things that are not.You just have to try to get along with everyone and post messages just like everyone else!

8)”

“the dehydrator thread(s) have a lot of good ideas in them

Have you read them boo hoo?”

“Oh wait. You wanted a "stright forward answer".

I have gotten tips that have helped me reduce my pack weight significantly and avoided buying some inferior gear. That, plus I have made friends with people all across the country and have been exposed to some viewpoints that I might not have encountered otherwise.”

“I've learned a whole lot. I've had great feedback on all kinds of gear, got help in planning hikes... even met great people to hike with.

Boo Hoo: What have you offered here thats of use to anyone on the trail or in real life?”

“I learned from boo hoo that some people are prone to B!tch and whine too much.


Wait, I already knew that. My ex wife taught me.”

“How many do you think it would take to bind and gag Boo Hoo so that S/He/IT can't be so annoying in public? What size do you think they should be. Now that's info that would be useful in real life.”

“Boo Hoo: Are you surprised that you haven't convinced the nuts that they need to stay out of the filth?”

“I learned today that I am not a 'real' TTer

:P”

“Two words - trekking poles.

One acronym/abreviation net word thingy - ROTFLMAO!!
At least some of these threads have that effect”

“...and I learned some HTML and how to spot a troll.


”

“I learned about some "spots" and "destinations" that I previously knew nothing about! And when I asked questions about areas I received some very helpful information!”

“I started getting more into backpacking a few years back, and was a newbie on this site.. Whenever I asked a question here, people gave fantastic advice which helped big time (gear questions mostly).

I think the point BooHoo is missing here is there's a certain level of comradery shared between most of the regulars here, that's further enhanced by many of the off-topic posts.

Wow, that sounded quite brainy. How you like them apples?”

“I love them apples Artex. And I agree with you.
And the wide variety of opinions and viewpoints run the gamut from sublime to silly. I love this place.”

“i've gotten/given advice on....



-stoves (esbit, alum cans, whisperlites, optimus)

-SLeeping bags (WM apache, iroquios, kelty clear creak)

-Tents (Zen, dart, hennessey hammock, tarps)

-Rain gear (frog toggs, red ledge, marmot precip)

-Boots and socks(thorlos suck...smartwool rock)

-Firt aid kit addons

-Pack adjustments

-Trail destinations, trail planning, seasonal condition of trails

-met a few hiking buddies, that share experiences and destinations, and help plan the trips

-trekking poles

-learned about chip

-learned how to shave pack weight..and how to load your g/f pack

I'd have to say in my 7-8 months on trail talk i've learned and given a fair share of stuff

BOO HOO...your name fits..you whine and snivel like a lil b!tch
this post is more to say thanks to those that gave advice...than to comment to your drivel..

ROCK ON TT'ers!!”

“Boo Hoo you are such a low life Troll!!!!!

8p”

“I just checked and boohoo.com appears to be available. Why not start your own board? You could even come here to promote it. Tell us how it will be strictly moderated and that nothing but backpacking talk will be permitted. I can just hear the stampede already!”

“I've learned tons about wilderness in different parts of the country. Lots about gear. I've laughed so much reading all the funny posts here.
But most of all I've met so many great, fun people from TT that I would have never met otherwise.

I've been on TT for 3 1/2 years and it's been worth it. I look foward to many more years hanging out with this crazy bunch.

Walkindude”

“can we consider everyone family here, :) we're all here for entertainment and advice, we all share the backpacking bug... i think it's contagious”

“Yes we are all family here!!!

Everyone here rock and are very good people!

8)”

“Way too many people use the word "DUDE"”

“Dude ....what do you mean?”

“Is he talking to me or to you Walkingdude????????”

“Dude, I'm like so confused right now.”

“I got some really good info on trailfood several weeks ago. Sometimes there is a gem to be gleamed from here but mostly I come here for some laughs.

I don't consider anyone family here, that's sick.”

“Maybe Wind WalkerDude can straighten this mess out.”

“I was funnin' ya Geezr ;)”

“I like to use words like rock & YES & Kicks @ss things like that!

8)”

“That's exactly the way I took it,
Street Walker ;-)”

“What about "Far Out" and "Totally Cool?"”

“I could live happily ever after if I knew what ROTFLMAO represented.”

“Rolloing on the floor laughing my a$$ of”

“Rolling”

“In that case Gear Slut, I'm writing you, cuzzin Amy, Auntie Mel and the whole lot of TT'ers out of my will.”

“<


that is shinola>>>>>”

“Another dewd heard from.”

“Damn, I really wanted that Hilleberg tent!”

“ Acronyms

There is a search feature on that site for any acronyms you don't know.”

“Ok, dudes and dudettes, my wife just walked in with a DQ Blizzard. I'm otta here.”

“Man that sounds good!

8)”

“Dairy Queen ...you lucky dog”

“I have learned that no matter how crude, insulting, degrading or offensive my comments may be, people still appreciate my integrity.”