theculturewarrior Posted July 3, 2004 Posted July 3, 2004 If you think ear wax is nature's neosporin, you might be a treehugger.
RandomProddy Posted July 3, 2004 Posted July 3, 2004 If you use yor earwax to lubricate the joints on your fishing rod, you might be a treehugger.
BeenaBobba Posted July 3, 2004 Posted July 3, 2004 Haha, Proddy! That'd be true, 'cept treehuggers usually don't fish.
RandomProddy Posted July 3, 2004 Posted July 3, 2004 [quote name='BeenaBobba' date='Jul 3 2004, 03:09 AM'] Haha, Proddy! That'd be true, 'cept treehuggers usually don't fish. [/quote] This one does go fishing, whilst hugging trees.. :bugeyes:
Sojourner Posted July 3, 2004 Posted July 3, 2004 [quote name='RandomProddy' date='Jul 2 2004, 08:11 PM'] This one does go fishing, whilst hugging trees.. :bugeyes: [/quote] and do you use earwax as the aforementioned joint lubricant?
RandomProddy Posted July 3, 2004 Posted July 3, 2004 [quote name='Sojourner' date='Jul 3 2004, 04:05 AM'] and do you use earwax as the aforementioned joint lubricant? [/quote] Yep, it's one of the best things. I use a carbonfibre packrod that goes into sections. The joints slide neatly together but pulling them apart is tricky. Carbonfibre is good in tension longditudinally but bad sideways so it's easy to splinter "across the grain" so you lubricate the joints a little. Earwax is waterproof too and it's free..
homeschoolmom Posted July 3, 2004 Posted July 3, 2004 Okay, well, I can see this thread going downhill fast...
littleflower+JMJ Posted July 3, 2004 Posted July 3, 2004 your a treehugger if you refuse to write on paper (SAVE THE TREES) and refuse to refrain grass from growing naturally? i dont know its getting late. its past my bed time. :ph34r:
StColette Posted July 3, 2004 Posted July 3, 2004 If you're a radical animal rights person who attacks models with fur on
Iacobus Posted July 3, 2004 Posted July 3, 2004 Your screen name is Iacobus. You get mad and yell at your neigbhors and parents about how they are killing biodivesity and letting the EVIL ASIAN invaders in and how they are lending a helping hand to the terrorists trying to ruin America and you refuse to mow the yard because mowing the yard prevents native grasses from growing. DOWN WITH THE GREEN GRASS! UP WITH THE BLUESTEM! Okay, I am half insane, I already know that. LOL!
Thy Geekdom Come Posted July 3, 2004 Posted July 3, 2004 You're a tree-hugger if you agree with that St. Francis related story Jacob sent me a long time ago...maybe he'll post it... If that story had been true, God would have no idea how to grow a garden.
Thy Geekdom Come Posted July 3, 2004 Posted July 3, 2004 ...you refuse to allow the firefighers to set controlled fires to dry brush which poses a serious threat to the forest by way of massive wildfires...
Iacobus Posted July 3, 2004 Posted July 3, 2004 [quote name='Raphael' date='Jul 3 2004, 12:20 AM'] ...you refuse to allow the firefighers to set controlled fires to dry brush which poses a serious threat to the forest by way of massive wildfires... [/quote] Hey! I take offense at that! BURN THE trees near the towns. But those trees in the middle of nowhere that Bush wants to trim because they are good lumber trees, umm that won't stop forest fires near towns. LOL! I am looking up the story now.
Iacobus Posted July 3, 2004 Posted July 3, 2004 Subject: God's view of grass (as spoken to St. Francis) GOD: Frank, you know all about gardens and nature, what in the world is going on down there in the U.S.? What in the world happened to the dandelions, violets, thistles and the stuff I started eons ago? I had a perfect no-maintenance garden plan. Those plants grow in any type of soil, withstand drought and multiply with abandon. The nectar from the long lasting blossoms attracts butterflies, honey bees and flocks of songbirds. I expected to see a vast garden of color by now. All I see are patches of green. ST. FRANCIS: It's the tribes that settled there, Lord. They are called the Suburbanites. They started calling your flowers "weeds" and went to great lengths to kill them and replace them with grass. GOD: Grass? But it is so boring, it's not colorful. It doesn't attract bees, butterflies or birds, only grubs and sod worms. It's temperamental with temperatures. Do these Suburbanites really want grass growing there? ST. FRANCIS: Apparently so, Lord. They go to great pains to grow it and keep it green. They begin each spring by fertilizing it and poisoning any other plant that crops up in the lawn. GOD: The spring rains and the warm weather probably makes the grass grow really fast. That must make the Suburbanites very happy. ST. FRANCIS: Apparently not, Lord. As soon as it has grown a little, they cut it---sometimes two times a week. GOD: They cut it? Do they bale it like hay? ST. FRANCIS: Not exactly, Lord. Most of them rake it up and put it in bags. GOD: They bag it? Why? Is it a cash crop? Do they sell it? ST. FRANCIS: No sir, just the opposite. They pay to throw it away. GOD: Now let me get this straight: They fertilize it to make it grow and when it does grow, they cut it off and pay to throw it away? ST. FRANCIS: Yes, sir. GOD: These Suburbanites must be relieved in the summer when we cut back on the rain and turn up the heat. That surely slows the growth and saves them a lot of work. ST. FRANCIS: You aren't going to believe this, Lord. When the grass stops growing so fast, they drag out hoses and pay more money to water it so they can continue to mow it and pay to get rid of it. GOD: What nonsense! At least they kept some of the trees. That was a sheer stroke of genius, if I do say so myself. The trees grow leaves in the spring to provide beauty and shade in summer. In the autumn, they fall to the ground and form a natural blanket to keep the moisture in the soil and protect the trees and bushes. Plus, as they rot, the leaves become compost to enhance the soil. It's a natural circle of life. ST. FRANCIS: You'd better sit down, Lord. As soon as the leaves fall, the Suburbanites rake them into great piles and pay to have them hauled away. GOD: No way!! What do they do to protect the shrubs and tree roots in the winter to keep the soil moist and loose? ST. FRANCIS: After throwing the leaves away, they go out and buy something called mulch. They haul it home and spread it around in place of the leaves. GOD: And where do they get this mulch? ST. FRANCIS: They cut down the trees and grind them up to make mulch. GOD: Enough!! I don't want to think about this anymore. Saint Catherine, you're in charge of the arts. What movie have you scheduled for us tonight? ST. CATHERINE: "Dumb and Dumber", Lord. It's a real stupid movie about... GOD: Never mind---I think I just heard the whole story from Saint Francis
Thy Geekdom Come Posted July 3, 2004 Posted July 3, 2004 [quote]Hey! I take offense at that! BURN THE trees near the towns. But those trees in the middle of nowhere that Bush wants to trim because they are good lumber trees, umm that won't stop forest fires near towns. LOL! [/quote] I'm not talking about whole trees, I'm talking about dry brush, which collects and is essentially easy target for wildfires. Firefighters light controlled fires to burn this away and thus prevent later wildfires, but some treehuggers don't even think they should do this.
littleflower+JMJ Posted July 3, 2004 Posted July 3, 2004 how about your a treehugger if your name is smokey the bear? [img]http://www.tiac.net/~rflaford/smokey.jpg[/img] only you can help prevent forest fires!
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