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DUmmie plans to hike to Washington from Missouri
« on: August 29, 2011, 08:25:32 PM »
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x9770036

NW CCers, be on the lookout for a SW Missouri drifter coming your direction:

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Lady Freedom Returns (27 posts)           Mon Aug-29-11 07:08 PM
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anybody know any trails through the state of Kansas to Colorado?
   

 
Through to get to Washington state. Any suggestions?Please Remember we have less that $200. Will take all advice. Happy we are leaving Joplin, there is nothing here for many of us.


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elleng   (1000+ posts)             Mon Aug-29-11 08:06 PM
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2. Not exactly.
   


Ask Lewis and Clark.

http://www.lewisclark.net /

Have fun!



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Lady Freedom Returns (27 posts)           Mon Aug-29-11 08:34 PM
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3. Will try to have fun!
   
But it won't be all fun as we have found out.

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Glassunion   (1000+ posts)           Mon Aug-29-11 08:36 PM
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4. Interstate 70

This is a small, pathetic campfire, most likely started to generate pity, healing white light, and possibly a bit of cash for the potential hiker.  I'm not sure when the DUmmie is planning on commencing the hike, but if they plan on beginning even at the beginning of September, that sounds like a horrendously stupid idea. 

The SW corner of Washington state is at minimum 1350 miles away from Joplin, so I have no idea how they came up with their 1,000 mile figure.  Assuming they can manage to hike 10 hours a day every day at a brisk pace, they are looking at 75-80 days of travel.  That would put them in Wyoming around the beginning of November.   

Oh well, I guess somebody has to feed the bears up in that part of the country.   
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Re: DUmmie plans to hike to Washington from Missouri
« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2011, 08:28:12 PM »
The sister thread to this one is here, titled "What is the best thing you could take on a 1,000+ mile hike?":

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x9770070

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Lady Freedom Returns (28 posts)           Mon Aug-29-11 07:42 PM
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What is the best thing you could take on a 1,000+ mile hike?
   

 
Edited on Mon Aug-29-11 07:51 PM by Lady Freedom Returns
An E- tool! this baby digs, saws and can be used as an ax! Man I never knew this thing even existed! It is a good thing my husband is a 8 year ex-marine! This is allot harder than it sounds to do!

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTnsMN7vXzPfCeMvJe81cYAvVwKD65P-VlWdyQ2C93S3kICWq2P-8fiKl0

More at the link to DU.  I almost feel sorry for this DUmmie.  Almost. 



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Re: DUmmie plans to hike to Washington from Missouri
« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2011, 08:28:28 PM »


Stock up on ammunition.
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Re: DUmmie plans to hike to Washington from Missouri
« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2011, 08:32:07 PM »
To the DUmmie who mentioned Lewis and Clark:  Lewis and Clark didn't have to avoid crossing private property. 
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Re: DUmmie plans to hike to Washington from Missouri
« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2011, 08:33:27 PM »
Now, why isn't the primitive planning on hiking through the Sandhills of Nebraska?

That's more of a straight line from Joplin, Missouri to Washington, than through Kansas and Colorado.
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Re: DUmmie plans to hike to Washington from Missouri
« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2011, 08:39:40 PM »
This primitive is going to get self-owned if it thinks it can survive this trek. An experienced hiker wouldn't attempt this distance at this time of year.

Unless it's definition of hiking is to stand along a road with a cardboard sign and a thumb extended.
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Re: DUmmie plans to hike to Washington from Missouri
« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2011, 09:09:31 PM »
Can someone really be that stupid?  Silly question.

We don't need their dumb butts up here.  No doubt they would in some way need rescued or fed and housed.  Wyoming doesn't hand out much food and housing to anyone.  When we have to rescue stupid people, a couple have been quoted that dying would have been less embarrassing (well, duh).  I guess their feeling got hurt. 

Finally, we don't have enough water to drink (or grow pot) and there's hardly any gas stations (just in case bobo happens on this thread).
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Re: DUmmie plans to hike to Washington from Missouri
« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2011, 09:14:30 PM »
Only a DUmmy would set out to cross the Northern Rocky Mountains on foot in autumn.

Quote from: BattleHymn on August 29, 2011, 08:32:07 PM
To the DUmmie who mentioned Lewis and Clark:  Lewis and Clark didn't have to avoid crossing private property. 

They also damned near died in the during winter in the Bitteroot Mtns because they couldn't find a suitable pass.
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Re: DUmmie plans to hike to Washington from Missouri
« Reply #8 on: August 29, 2011, 09:25:19 PM »
Quote from: Odin's Hand on August 29, 2011, 09:14:30 PM
Only a DUmmy would set out to cross the Northern Rocky Mountains on foot in autumn.
You're assuming this DUmmy knows there are mountains between Missouri and Washington.
I dont think anyone on the thread has mentioned that.
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Re: DUmmie plans to hike to Washington from Missouri
« Reply #9 on: August 29, 2011, 10:50:26 PM »
Quote from: BattleHymn on August 29, 2011, 08:25:32 PM
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x9770036

This is a small, pathetic campfire, most likely started to generate pity, healing white light, and possibly a bit of cash for the potential hiker.  I'm not sure when the DUmmie is planning on commencing the hike, but if they plan on beginning even at the beginning of September, that sounds like a horrendously stupid idea. 

 

It IS a horrendously stupid idea.  The Dumbshits need to research the Willie and Martin Handcart Companies of 1856.  Winter in Wyoming is nothing to screw around with, as I'm sure these idiots are about to find out.
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Re: DUmmie plans to hike to Washington from Missouri
« Reply #10 on: August 29, 2011, 11:08:26 PM »
Quote from: DefiantSix on August 29, 2011, 10:50:26 PM
It IS a horrendously stupid idea.  The Dumbshits need to research the Willie and Martin Handcart Companies of 1856.  Winter in Wyoming is nothing to screw around with, as I'm sure these idiots are about to find out.

I seriously doubt they even make a start.  After they put a few belongings into recyclable grocery bags and look westward down the street, they'll wear out and start looking for their next joint.

I predict a winter of wearing out their welcome sofa surfing. 
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Re: DUmmie plans to hike to Washington from Missouri
« Reply #11 on: August 29, 2011, 11:30:34 PM »
You can rent a car for less than $200 a week.  Rent a car and drive.  Why hike?
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Re: DUmmie plans to hike to Washington from Missouri
« Reply #12 on: August 29, 2011, 11:47:31 PM »
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Lady Freedom Returns (32 posts)           Sun Aug-28-11 09:41 PM
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6. right now just to walk over the Missouri- Kansas line.
   
we should be on the west side of Pittsburgh KS by tomorrow night.

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Re: DUmmie plans to hike to Washington from Missouri
« Reply #13 on: August 30, 2011, 12:04:14 AM »
Toboggan.
Watch cap, wool!
Extra socks.
A .22 carbine for bagging squirrels along the way.
I've probably forgotten something, but nothing important.  Don't listen to the naysayers Lady Freedom, just keep heading towards the setting sun and you'll be fine, I'm sure.
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Re: DUmmie plans to hike to Washington from Missouri
« Reply #14 on: August 30, 2011, 12:14:49 AM »
Quote from: Delmar on August 30, 2011, 12:04:14 AM
Toboggan.
Watch cap, wool!
Extra socks.
A .22 carbine for bagging squirrels along the way.
I've probably forgotten something, but nothing important.  Don't listen to the naysayers Lady Freedom, just keep heading towards the setting sun and you'll be fine, I'm sure.

 :rotf: H5

Don't forget extra gloves, too!  

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Re: DUmmie plans to hike to Washington from Missouri
« Reply #15 on: August 30, 2011, 12:25:11 AM »
Quote from: Delmar on August 30, 2011, 12:04:14 AM
Don't listen to the naysayers Lady Freedom, just keep heading towards the setting sun and you'll be fine, I'm sure.
Well, now those directions are fine for late afternoons, but what about mornings? Or cloudy days?

It's gonna to take forever, just travelling on sunny afternoons. I guess that's why it took the pioneers months to reach California.
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Re: DUmmie plans to hike to Washington from Missouri
« Reply #16 on: August 30, 2011, 05:25:29 AM »
Nadin really needs to tell these people why this is such a bad idea, but yet she hasn't.
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Re: DUmmie plans to hike to Washington from Missouri
« Reply #17 on: August 30, 2011, 06:42:41 AM »
Is Donner Pass on their planned route?   
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Re: DUmmie plans to hike to Washington from Missouri
« Reply #18 on: August 30, 2011, 08:08:29 AM »
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but what about mornings?

Well, couldn't you just walk toward the rising sun?  Wouldn't that work? 

I don't know what to say to this thread.  Darwin Award?  Bears gotta eat too?  Idiot Dummie channeling Tom Joad and getting all romantic about it?  Oh well, go ahead.  It's a free country. 
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Re: DUmmie plans to hike to Washington from Missouri
« Reply #19 on: August 30, 2011, 09:45:02 AM »
Yay, one less stupid moonbat in Missouri!  WINNING!!!! :rotf:
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Re: DUmmie plans to hike to Washington from Missouri
« Reply #20 on: August 30, 2011, 10:04:44 AM »
Quote from: Doc Savage on August 30, 2011, 06:42:41 AM
Is Donner Pass on their planned route?   


That was my first thought too. :evillaugh:
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Re: DUmmie plans to hike to Washington from Missouri
« Reply #21 on: August 30, 2011, 10:10:07 AM »
http://news.yahoo.com/michigan-man-killed-grizzly-yellowstone-161707907.html

Just something to look forward to on your magical mystery tour, Lady Freedom Returns.
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Re: DUmmie plans to hike to Washington from Missouri
« Reply #22 on: August 30, 2011, 10:47:34 AM »
Wouldn't it be cheaper to go Greyhound?
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Re: DUmmie plans to hike to Washington from Missouri
« Reply #23 on: August 30, 2011, 10:50:40 AM »
Quote from: Ballygrl on August 30, 2011, 10:47:34 AM
Wouldn't it be cheaper to go Greyhound?
Greyhound is pretty expensive.  A pair of tickets from Joplin to Colorado Springs is anywhere from $257-$320

They can always hobo it and jump a train.  I suppose if I was a hopeless grabass with nothing to lose, I would give it a shot.
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Re: DUmmie plans to hike to Washington from Missouri
« Reply #24 on: August 30, 2011, 10:52:25 AM »
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Happy we are leaving Joplin, there is nothing here for many of us.

I heard that Joplin was doing quite well after the tornados. :???:
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