[Joke] Urgent announcement

[Travellingman]

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.

 

[Anniesantiago]

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.

Hehe...

 

[Olivares]

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[canis_major]

That's very unfair on people who weight 1414Kg or more.

 

[neusaplillis]

Is this a joke?

 

[ManyMiles2Go]

LOL, I will be walking naked next time, with NO pack, and I will still have to pay

 

[Deleted member 22638]

Is this a joke?

Ha ha - very good question !

 

[canis_major]

LOL, I will be walking naked next time, with NO pack, and I will still have to pay

There's an additional tax for walking naked!

 

[Deleted member 3000]

There's an additional tax for walking naked!

...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.

 

[Rambler]

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!!

 

[canis_major]

...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.

Hope it doesn't become a trend on the Camino!

 

[Deleted member 3000]

Already a trend elsewhere:

The 7th World Naked Bike Ride Day was celebrated in Madrid. Dedicated cyclists left the Plaza Cibeles for a ride around the city. Cyclists braved the rain to protest against the discrimination they experience from car drivers. Madrid, Spain. 12/06/2010

 

[SabsP]

oh dear I will be in trouble..;-)

 

[Al the optimist]

However the rules take into consideration that if you have a blisters you only have to put one foot on the scales

 

[Houlet]

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!

 

[pilgrim b]

LOL, I will be walking naked next time, with NO pack, and I will still have to pay

Now I know what Ltfit meant when she said she was sending our buffs naked, she's in training!!!!!!

 

[JohnMcM]

On the treadmill now, wearing a plastic bin bag. Already saved 1 euro. Haircut next, that should save a few cents.

 

[JohnMcM]

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!

No! Not the whisky for goodness sake.

 

[pilgrim b]

No! Not the whisky for goodness sake.

Can you buy G&T's on route John? I think you should be fine buying your Whisky on route!!!

 

[CanPete]

I'm planning on bringing 50 balloons filed with helium . . .

 

[gerardcarey]

I'm not walking anywhere naked.
Now.....Where's my Buff?

 

[pilgrim b]

I'm not walking anywhere naked.
Now.....Where's my Buff?

Buffs are for those 'in the buff' gerard, unless you can pick one up somewhere like behind a bush maybe!!!

 

[gerardcarey]

Buffs are for those 'in the buff' gerard, unless you can pick one up somewhere like behind a bush maybe!!!

Me and my big mouth.
Asked for that didn't I?

 

[pattymo97206]

Stop!! Your making me cry and snort all at the same time..not very ladylike!

 

[Stephen Nicholls]

LOL, I will be walking naked next time, with NO pack, and I will still have to pay

If you walk naked, there may be even LESS pilgrims on the Portuguese

 

[pilgrim b]

Me and my big mouth.
Asked for that didn't I?

Hehehe!

 

[pilgrim b]

Stop!! Your making me cry and snort all at the same time..not very ladylike!

That's just what gerard thought when he had been wearing his new found buff for a week!

 

[ManyMiles2Go]

If you walk naked, there may be even LESS pilgrims on the Portuguese

Guaranteed, they would all be hiding! The "off-route" villages and albergues would all have a sudden increase in business

 

[JennyH94]

On the treadmill now, wearing a plastic bin bag. Already saved 1 euro. Haircut next, that should save a few cents.

Make sure you don't rustle it, John!

 

[JennyH94]

Can you buy G&T's on route John? I think you should be fine buying your Whisky on route!!!

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?!

 

[alexwalker]

Is vodka and tonic proving to be an adequate substitute?!

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.

 

[Travellingman]

I'm planning on bringing 50 balloons filed with helium . . .

See earlier post on similar topic.
http://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/april-fool-exciting-news.13304/

 

[Stephen Nicholls]

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

 

[alexwalker]

ALEX! Be careful, - watch the weight of those ear-plugs

I only bought two pairs. Am considering removing the connect lines between them, yes.

 

[pilgrim b]

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?!

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

 

[JennyH94]

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

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 ... !!!

 

[Rebekah Scott]

should be a real uptick in sales of Light Beer, I imagine.

 

[alexwalker]

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):

 

[JennyH94]

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!

 

[emonty]

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):

View attachment 8781

(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!

 

[alexwalker]

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?

 

[susanawee]

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!!

If the cap fits, wear it!!!!....just joking here......

 

[pilgrim b]

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 ... !!!

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.

 

[CanPete]

See earlier post on similar topic.
http://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/april-fool-exciting-news.13304/

lol, you know what they say; 'great minds think alike' . . .
(btw, I like balloons better . . )

Buen camino !

 

[JennyH94]

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.

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?

 

[pilgrim b]

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?

Well your truly hooked, and my beauty sleep awaits me and I dislike beans especially Lentils nigh night yawn

 

[JennyH94]

Well your truly hooked, and my beauty sleep awaits me and I dislike beans especially Lentils nigh night yawn

Well, pilgrim b - guess the Le Puy route is not on your agenda ! (As you dislike lentils you might not get the joke ...)

 

[Rambler]

If the cap fits, wear it!!!!....just joking here......

Nothing fits anymore...
Not even the cap!!!


Rambler