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[Joke] Urgent announcement

Travellingman

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Further to the edict of March 2012 by the Central Camino Authorities, weight restrictions on the Camino Frances will now be rigorously enforced.
Due to extreme erosion on parts of the camino, the weight of pilgrim plus pack will be assessed at frequent checkpoints - any excess above 75 kilogrammes will be charged at the rate of 1 euro per kilogramme. Pilgrims will have to pay the surcharge once only, and will be issued with a certificate, allowing them to complete their camino without further expense. The monies raised will be used to restore and improve the path.
(Note: the original plan was to weigh rucsacs, and charge extra for any excess over 5 kilos. However, pilgrim pressure on this forum persuaded the Authorities to factor in the weight of the walker, plus pack weight)
These measures will come in to force on April 1st 2014.
BY ORDER.

Edit: Ivar added [Joke] in title.
 
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That's very unfair on people who weight 1414Kg or more.
 
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There's an additional tax for walking naked!
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...which would be legal in Spain; they have laws against lewdness around children and incompetents, but court rulings have found that there is no law against nudity.
 
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This appears to be targeted at us fat guys from the US!!!
I am going to send a complaint letter as soon as I finish my double cheeseburger and supersized fries!!!!

LOL!!
 
falcon269 said:
...which would be legal in Spain; they have laws against lewdness around children and incompetents, but court rulings have found that there is no law against nudity.
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Hope it doesn't become a trend on the Camino!
 
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I'll need to redo my packing list!

Out goes my 12 x cans of lager, my 4 x litre boxes of wine as well as my emergency bottle of malt whisky!
 
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JennyH94 said:
Is vodka and tonic proving to be an adequate substitute?!
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My brother, while living in Chicago, was asked by Americans what was our national drink, and he replied: "Anything with alcohol in it!" like yoghurt and upwards... So vodka tonic, GT, whatever... But I prefer a cold beer in the heat of the day, and a glass or three of red for supper. And then a long night. Yesterday i purchased earplugs and and eye blinds: Will keep me away from those bad noises and flashlights 4.00 in the mornings.
 
ALEX! Be careful, - watch the weight of those ear-plugs
 
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JennyH94 said:
It's clear to see that your G&T-less days aren't having a negative effect on your sense of humour pilgrim b! Is vodka and tonic proving to be an adequate substitute?!
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Do I conclude my fair Lady of the Southern Isle: that you thought my sense of humour ran on a continuous daily supply of alcohol or is this an indirect probing to see if I am being successful in my abstinence?
Which ever it may be JennieH94 we are way off thread here this one is about 'weight restrictions' on the Camino so my success or failure with 'alcohol restriction' will remain a secret
 
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Oh dear pilgrim b! Of course I assumed your witty posts were helped along "in spirit" by a sip or two of that delicious colourless liquid known as Gin! As you have probably guessed by now, I don't "do" subtle, indirect probing - it's not the Aussie way - and yes, all of us who have been following David's Lent thread would like to know if you are sticking to your Lenten resolve!
In an effort to get this thread back "on topic", I am posting a pic of a most useful lightweight item which, as you will see, is easily accessible when required ...



Instructions for use: fill with several wee drams, clip to backpack and you're "good to go"!
Cheers! Jenny
PS - I am proud to report that not one alcoholic drop has passed my lips since Pancake Day ... !!!
 
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Jenny, your proposed metal flask is WAY to heavy! Here is a much more convenient lightweight device, from which you can drink even without stopping: Just tuck it to your pack and off you go (hopefully straight forward):

 
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alexwalker said:
Jenny, your proposed metal flask is WAY to heavy! Here is a much more convenient lightweight device, from which you can drink even without stopping: Just tuck it to your pack and off you go (hopefully straight forward):

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Alex - I love it! Convenience plus, AND it's discreet! My proposed metal flask does make it a tad obvious to passing pilgrims that you might be just a little too fond of the nectar of the (Scottish) Gods!
 
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alexwalker said:
Jenny, your proposed metal flask is WAY to heavy! Here is a much more convenient lightweight device, from which you can drink even without stopping: Just tuck it to your pack and off you go (hopefully straight forward):

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(JOKE) I think , after a couple years of reading this site, and every "Camino" book out there, the combined input = the proper pilgrim outfit would find one walking naked, except for a poncho, walking sticks, and good shoes, and by golly they'd better be the "right kind" of shoes!
 
Jenny: Ahhh the Scottish Gods nectar: I am all in! In Norway we call it Aquavitae: Water of life. Same thing.
emonty: I suppose that by using my proposed flask technology, naked pilgrims in ponchos with paddeling walking sticks and sandals would be a common sight on the Camino?

Better save our efforts for a glass or threee of red during the menu del dia, and then the long sleep of the innocent, or?
 
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Considering your inquisitive bias Jennie and the fact that there is only 17 days gone and another 23days to go. Might I make a humble suggestion Travellingman or David: and that is that you consider opening another post with the title of " The Confessions of a Lenten Pilgrim! .Who knows it might be an even greater success than this one.
 
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Ha ha! Great idea pilgrim b! If Travellingman or David don't take up your most excellent suggestion, why not open the thread yourself? BTW - is there a reason why you're not spilling the beans re your Lenten resolve?
 
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Ha ha! Great idea pilgrim b! If Travellingman or David don't take up your most excellent suggestion, why not open the thread yourself? BTW - is there a reason why you're not spilling the beans re your Lenten resolve?
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Well your truly hooked, and my beauty sleep awaits me and I dislike beans especially Lentils nigh night yawn
 
pilgrim b said:
Well your truly hooked, and my beauty sleep awaits me and I dislike beans especially Lentils nigh night yawn
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Well, pilgrim b - guess the Le Puy route is not on your agenda ! (As you dislike lentils you might not get the joke ...)

 
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