Deer flies!

Post by **chawhee** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 7:11 pm

Gosh... I have to leave my deer at home this weekend. Maybe I'll bring my cow though... would that work

Post by **rjackson** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 7:48 pm

Do the plastic target deers work as well?

Maybe the coalition could spring for one deer at every crag. And since every other metropolis in the lower 48 has had an animal art exhibit gracing their streets, maybe Slade could help sponsor it. I'll bet you could get a grant from the state; or one the University's for a study.

Post by **kirker** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 11:50 pm

Can't wait for winter.
No cowds
No bugs
NO SNAKES
and killer friction

Post by **chawhee** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 2:45 am

I feel the end of October. It sounds like the perfect time to climb and camp?????

Post by **der uber** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 12:04 pm

Plastic deer do not work as well, but I wouldn't be caught dead without some kind of deer. Just move the plastic deer to a new spot every 30 minutes and you should be fine.

Oh, I almost forgot, DO NOT USE DEER DURING HUNTING SEASON - plastic or organic. During hunting season use a goat.

Post by **rjackson** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 12:25 pm

Serious Note...

October is a wonderful time to be in the gorge, as is November and December. Depends on your tolerance to the cold. The colder it gets, the less crowded. Pick a sunny crag and life is good.

Not So Serious (But Important) Note...

On the subject of deer flies, if I follow the logic then I should be able to stop at Miguel's and get a goat cheese pizza (he offers this as a topping, right?). Consume all but a piece to put in my pocket whilst climbing and the bugs will stay at bay. Do you think if I spray some goat milk about the site whilst chanting from The Warrior's Way that this will offer added protection?

Post by **ynot** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 9:32 pm

Sounds like a plan. Can't hurt ,right? Let me know how it goes

Post by **der uber** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 11:07 pm

You do not want to ever spray goat milk. Sip it and let it trickle from the left side of your mouth. Make sure it does not touch any rock, or else the trolls will get mad.

Post by **rjackson** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 12:18 pm

Are we sure they are deer flies? This new-found information leads me to believe that if there are trolls in the area, these may in fact be troll flies. I've never seen a troll that wasn't surrounded by a swarm of insects, at least any troll worth its weight in trollness. And if this is the case, shouldn't I be belaying with my Ebony War Hammer at hand?

Post by **der uber** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 12:22 pm

Point being, you don't want to piss off a troll. If you have a troll on your ass than insects aren't your biggest problem, and you better have your Ebony War Hammer. (that is a given, what idiot doesn't take that on an outdoor excursion?).