Mini May Day Mishaps
gearmeout
UST_Survival
#gearmeout RECAP in progress: Be our stars! [recaps by @Travoscape] #trip #explore https://t.co/dfrLDrOQC8
UST_Survival
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @kokuaelli That is one intense ER trip. #GearMeOut
kokuaelli
Q8: Do you have any funny mishap stories that were scary at the time but are now worth a laugh? #GearMeOut
CDNSportySmurf
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival Except when Dad assured Mom that we'd be eating trout for dinner. He didn't lie, but we ate dinner… https://t.co/BNBTStv6E4
k2rm
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @Hiker_Steve @kokuaelli When the kids were little, they left drawings and small pieces of art in my… https://t.co/sg67rdnxkU
naturetechfam
RT @k2rm: @UST_Survival A7: Ok, taking a deep breath. This is a big topic. Dogs must be recall trained. They must not be a threat to wildli…
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @publiclandlvr @publiclandlvr @UST_Survival @RCGibby73 @kokuaelli Cool story to be able to tell! #GearMeOut
Hiker_Steve
replying to @k2rm @k2rm @UST_Survival @kokuaelli That's so cool, How old are they now? #GearMeOut
kokuaelli
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @UST_Survival The things you hear in the ER. One 4th of July, I was next to a guy who got beat up i… https://t.co/P8GMUXr10f
ramblRramblR
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @UST_Survival I remember being hosed off outside all the time. It’s fun when you’re a kid. And fr… https://t.co/JDeLeYCOnT
ramblRramblR
replying to @t_jh2009 @t_jh2009 @UST_Survival @kokuaelli Look at that water! Gorgeous! #GearMeOut
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @kokuaelli @kokuaelli @UST_Survival There are definitely some wild situations in any ER! #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @ramblRramblR @ramblRramblR @Todd_the_Hiker True, especially in the summer time. #GearMeOut
Hiker_Steve
replying to @ramblRramblR @ramblRramblR @Todd_the_Hiker @UST_Survival So long the water wasn't freezing! #GearMeout
kokuaelli
replying to @ramblRramblR @ramblRramblR Soo true! What a good one! Waking up to puddles in the tent is not fun #gearmeout
UST_Survival
replying to @kokuaelli @kokuaelli @Todd_the_Hiker Like to hurt him more? I am surprised that was allowed. #GearMeOut
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @ramblRramblR @ramblRramblR @UST_Survival Definitely! We always bring a change of clothes and shoes when we know the trails will be muddy! #GearMeOut
kokuaelli
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @UST_Survival My brother-in-law works in one in PA. Oh the stories! #gearmeout
CDNSportySmurf
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @kokuaelli @UST_Survival Teaching a healthy respect, not fear is the concept I think we went with.… https://t.co/Zk9YIsFMHo
Gbyta1
RT @UST_Survival: Q7: What precautions do you take to keep pets safe from potential mishaps on the trail? #GearMeOut https://t.co/tzRJR5z8vZ
UST_Survival
replying to @CDNSportySmurf @CDNSportySmurf @Todd_the_Hiker @kokuaelli That is a great point to bring up. That also shows the potential dangers… https://t.co/ekwBcRWfgy
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @CDNSportySmurf @CDNSportySmurf @kokuaelli @UST_Survival So true! #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
Q9: Smallest critters can lead to the biggest discomforts, what do you do in the case of an insect sting? #GearMeOut
k2rm
replying to @Hiker_Steve @Hiker_Steve @UST_Survival @kokuaelli They are 24 and 26. The younger celebrates her birthday tomorrow. May Day, or… https://t.co/LoRg90CXoX
naturetechfam
replying to @kokuaelli @kokuaelli #GearMeOut A8 When Mr NTF taught a friend to make dying rabbit calls to attract predators, they heard no… https://t.co/ZAgVBh1yRi
t_jh2009
replying to @kokuaelli @kokuaelli A8) While hiking along the edge of a cliff, the hiker in front of me rounded the bend & grabbed a boulde… https://t.co/ipOnncZ5qm
kokuaelli
replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam Oh My Goodness! That is crazy! The talons! #gearmeout
naturetechfam
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival #gearmeout A9 We've taught our sons to identify plantain, which when chewed and placed on sting will… https://t.co/fcvoW9dkPT
Hiker_Steve
replying to @k2rm @k2rm @UST_Survival @kokuaelli Wow, that's awesome you still have those drawings. #gearmeout Mine are about the same age as yours.
UST_Survival
replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam @kokuaelli Now I know why the hound gets to upset when she hears an owl. #GearMeOut
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @kokuaelli @kokuaelli A8. I think the worst mishap I had as a kid was the twisted knee ligament I got while jumping a ramp on… https://t.co/84b5u3w75i
sue_squared
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A9: white vinegar works to help reduce the pain from a sting, especially a bee or wasp. #gearmeout
k2rm
replying to @k2rm @Hiker_Steve @UST_Survival @kokuaelli And yes, I have carried their gifts along since they were toddlers. #GearMeOut
kokuaelli
replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam @UST_Survival Really? Where do you find plantain? #gearmeout
CDNSportySmurf
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A9: wash it off, check for a stinger and depending on the reaction of the stingee, benadryl or just a… https://t.co/CYrQZk2GlQ
t_jh2009
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A9) A little bit of mud can help with the sting or you can increase your tolerance level and live with it. 🙄 #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @kokuaelli I think a lot more minor things like that would scare parents. #GearMeOut
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A9. As long as you know an allergic reaction is not a problem, just treat the pain with sting & bite… https://t.co/JG45laPdcz
k2rm
replying to @Hiker_Steve @Hiker_Steve @UST_Survival @kokuaelli I'll never let go of them. They will always go wherever I go. #GearMeOut
kokuaelli
replying to @sue_squared @sue_squared @UST_Survival I had no idea! That's brilliant. I'm going to fill a vial when we're done tonight. :) #gearmeout
UST_Survival
replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam Never heard about a plantain being used for that. #GearMeOut
sue_squared
replying to @kokuaelli @kokuaelli @UST_Survival we've had to use it twice on my son. luckily it was at someone's house so vinegar was easily accessible. #gearmeout
naturetechfam
replying to @kokuaelli @kokuaelli @UST_Survival Well, any place that is disturbed soil, like roadsides, trails, pastures. Good plant to kn… https://t.co/Whi0uVy1t4