What are we doing to ourselves?

[lew]

What I find interesting is how so many of you guys are all bent out of shape because some poor lady didn't recognize a raspberry.

 

Take a look around boys, there's far more things to worry about.

[BillM]

Lew, I think it was her reaction people are laughing about, not the fact that she didn't know what he was actually eating.

[lew]

Nope, just read some of the replies to this post Bill, some of these guys think everyone who lives in a city will perish in the next big storm.

[Sinker]

Nope, just read some of the replies to this post Bill, some of these guys think everyone who lives in a city will perish in the next big storm.

maybe not everyone, but a lot more than there used to be. I think the point is that people in general are losing touch with nature, and what it provides. I work at an outdoor education center, and I see kids every week who have never set foot out of the city. I bet it would shock you to see what some of these kids are missing out on.

 

 

 

S.

[lew]

I bet it would shock you to see what some of these kids are missing out on.

 

 

Wouldn't shock me at all Shayne but it's not limited to city kids as I can show you country kids who wouldn't know a raspberry from a goat.

[Rod Caster]

I highly doubt she was poor.

[BillM]

We saw kids out at Kasabonika who have never even fished before, so yeah... not just the city kids at all.

[lew]

We saw kids out at Kasabonika who have never even fished before, so yeah... not just the city kids at all.

 

There ya go.

[jimmer]

I have met kids that have never been to the city and experienced such things as the subway. It works both ways.

[iFish4real]

You should have fell down on the ground and started writhing in pain. Her head would've exploded.

I would have said I don't know what they are but they look nicely red and yummy...then fake poisoning

[crappieperchhunter]

I have met kids that have never been to the city and experienced such things as the subway. It works both ways.

Yep I agree. The world is a big place. A little knowledge about all aspects is important. I come from a rural area. Far to many stories of older rural folks who for health reasons are asked to consider moving to the city. Some are to stubborn or afraid to go and I have seen the stress it causes not just them but the whole family.

Us outdoor types are not superior to city people any day or in any way. We just choose this lifestyle because it is what we enjoy.

[lew]

 

Us outdoor types are not superior to city people any day or in any way.

 

There's the most intelligent statement of the day, well said Steve.

[DRIFTER_016]

Nope, just read some of the replies to this post Bill, some of these guys think everyone who lives in a city will perish in the next big storm.

 

Maybe not the next big storm Lew, but I can gaurandadgumtee ya they won't make it through the coming zombie apocalypse!!!

[SirCranksalot]

some of these guys think everyone who lives in a city will perish in the next big storm.

 

 

Maybe not everybody, but the people who had their food spoil last winter during the power outage when the biggest deep freeze in the world was outside their door are at serious risk!!!

[crappieperchhunter]

 

 

Maybe not everybody, but the people who had their food spoil last winter during the power outage when the biggest deep freeze in the world was outside their door are at serious risk!!!

LOL....yeah... I have to agree with that statement

[Sinker]

I still think the point was that people in general are losing touch with their roots. Nobody said anything about anyone being more superior.

 

S.

[bushart]

How do ya clean a deer again??...step on it's wings and pull it's antlers??

 

I just wished there was somebody else that knew how to clean fish other than me???

[aplumma]

 

 

I just wished there was somebody else that knew how to clean fish other than me???

So true my friend so true. BTW I can't clean fish but my brother is a wiz at it. I just drop him off on an island in the river with a knife and a cooler and when he is done I pick him back up. Usually on the same day too.

 

 

Art

[misfish]

So true my friend so true. BTW I can't clean fish but my brother is a wiz at it. I just drop him off on an island in the river with a knife and a cooler and when he is done I pick him back up. Usually on the same day too.

 

 

Art

 

Joe,s a good brother. .

[bushart]

So true my friend so true. BTW I can't clean fish but my brother is a wiz at it. I just drop him off on an island in the river with a knife and a cooler and when he is done I pick him back up. Usually on the same day too.

 

 

Art

 

My brothers claim they're no good at it---they seem to be good at holdin a glass and watchin me tho

[bigugli]

 

My brothers claim they're no good at it---they seem to be good at holdin a glass and watchin me tho

On one of our fishing trips, the group set a rule that we all had to clean our own fish. Every year the same 3 guys, self included, wound up cleaning all the fish for 30 people. Needless to say, it was a bad decision . At least myself and the other cook knew which fillets not to eat

[aero_ball]

Yep I agree. The world is a big place. A little knowledge about all aspects is important. I come from a rural area. Far to many stories of older rural folks who for health reasons are asked to consider moving to the city. Some are to stubborn or afraid to go and I have seen the stress it causes not just them but the whole family.

Us outdoor types are not superior to city people any day or in any way. We just choose this lifestyle because it is what we enjoy.

 

Well said. I believe it's all about balance and personal preference.

 

I grew up in the city and I'm glad that I have friends who introduced me to the great outdoors. Can't imagine how much I would have missed out otherwise. So now I try to share the exprience with family, friends, and the next generation whenever I could.

 

That said I've brought friends to go camping (the pooping-in-the-toilet type) which became their first and last experience. To each their own I guess.

[manitoubass2]

Lots of lola in this thread:)we forage everything possible, from raspberries, raspberry leaf, plantain, dandelion, stinging nettle and the list goes on and on. Out on fishing trips my kiddos can identify plants, rinse and eat. Makes me proud

[Rod Caster]

Awesome Rick. My eyes are always trying to spot edibles in the bush. Nothing better than a mitt full of raspberries down the gullet followed by another one.

[manitoubass2]

Awesome Rick. My eyes are always trying to spot edibles in the bush. Nothing better than a mitt full of raspberries down the gullet followed by another one.

yep our eyes are always open and we are almost never disappointed. I always bring 2-3 or those reusable grocery bags when were in the bush or just out and about. Last week we found a wicked blueberry patch. Walked out with enough for a whole year after 2-3 hours, and still left plenty for the bears lol. One thing we have found i abundance is chocolate mint and wild mint. Makes awesome teas when dried out. That stuff is everywhere here.