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With less than 400 miles to go, I just got a text message asking for instructions on how to build an ark.
At least he didn't get shot at this year.
It's all a matter of prespective!
GrizzlyAdams
08-01-2009, 20:33
With less than 400 miles to go, I just got a text message asking for instructions on how to build an ark.
At least he didn't get shot at this year.
It's all a matter of prespective!
I trust your reply was "Gen. 6:14-16" :cool:
Grizz
SoundWitness
08-01-2009, 20:52
I trust your reply was "Gen. 6:14-16" :cool:
Grizz
....but be very careful.....the actual length of a cubit can be lost in the translation. Makes it more difficult and time consuming when one is trying to build an ark over a thousand feet long.
SW
Ramblinrev
08-01-2009, 20:53
The type of wood is also in question. The translation of the Hebrew word used is uncertain.
Ramblinrev
08-01-2009, 20:57
....but be very careful.....the actual length of a cubit can be lost in the translation. Makes it more difficult and time consuming when one is trying to build an ark over a thousand feet long.
SW
Actually when only _one_ is trying to build it it is not so bad. The cubit was a personal measure so as long as the same person was used each time it would work ok. But get a mismatched cubit multiplied by several thousand and you have a recipe for disaster. In as much as Noah worked by himself (or maybe getting the kids to help) he had a standard measure. (as long as the kids kept their cubit to themselves.)
SoundWitness
08-01-2009, 21:05
Actually when only _one_ is trying to build it it is not so bad. The cubit was a personal measure so as long as the same person was used each time it would work ok. But get a mismatched cubit multiplied by several thousand and you have a recipe for disaster. In as much as Noah worked by himself (or maybe getting the kids to help) he had a standard measure. (as long as the kids kept their cubit to themselves.)
...as is my understanding.
The type of wood is also in question. The translation of the Hebrew word used is uncertain.
....and exactly where would one retrieve pitch on that section of the AT to make it watertight. And would it be ok to store it in a BPA compliant vessel?
slowhike
08-01-2009, 21:10
LOL... glad he's doing that well!
Hope he doesn't get trench foot:eek:
Just got a text from Nest. Night hiking and sent photo from 4.802'. His first mountain above the tree line.
BillyBob58
08-02-2009, 07:18
With less than 400 miles to go, I just got a text message asking for instructions on how to build an ark.
At least he didn't get shot at this year.
It's all a matter of prespective!
Things are looking up, then! :D
Only 400 to go! Glad to hear things are going well except for a need for an ark!
BillyBob58
08-02-2009, 07:20
....but be very careful.....the actual length of a cubit can be lost in the translation. Makes it more difficult and time consuming when one is trying to build an ark over a thousand feet long.
SW
But maybe Nest only needs an ark for one? ;)
Shadowmoss
08-02-2009, 09:20
Thanks for the update. I'm counting the days till September when I see the two of you.
rigidpsycho
08-02-2009, 10:17
Thanks for the update. I was thinking about him this morning while watching the weather channel and seeing all the rain they are getting up there.
I'm so happy to hear he is well.
Did he do as much "fun blazing" as last year? That truely is the way to hike.
He's definitely hiked his own hike - again. Not nearly as many interesting stories as last year, though.
Thank goodness:scared:
But maybe Nest only needs an ark for one? ;)
I always leave room for an extra, as long as she's cute.
I'm so happy to hear he is well.
Did he do as much "fun blazing" as last year? That truely is the way to hike.
Definately doing everything but white blazing this year. Bushwhacked a lot of PA to avoid the rocks, and that was a little sketchy.
Ramblinrev
08-04-2009, 12:46
Bushwhacked a lot of PA to avoid the rocks, and that was a little sketchy.
As a resident of PA I can assure you there is no way to avoid the rocks. We have two rocks for every dirt. If you think the AT is bad you should check out the Mid State Trail. Every rock that was removed from the AT when it was first constructed was transported to the Mid State Trail just to make sure there were enough to go around.