There are no words……..

[furrowtickler]

Chuck most likely just chilling out in Cuba studying up on Carl Marx.
Been peaceful and civil on Agriville in his / her / its absence actually.

[foragefarmer]

Chuck most likely just chilling out in Cuba studying up on Carl Marx.
Been peaceful and civil on Agriville in his / her / its absence actually.

I would use the word Dead, rather than peaceful or civil.

Chuck hasn't posted on this thread in 10 days, but that hasn't stopped his name from being mentioned in all the recent posts.

Unless you guys start fighting over toys or throwing sand at each other, the sandbox just isn't very entertaining when Chuck isn't playing in it.

Ab5, must be walking around the house scratching his nuts not knowing what to do with himself.

I'm sure Agriville Adm. is hoping Chuck returns to the to the sandbox as well.

Anyways, Happy New Year, and all the best in 2024 to all Agrivillers.

[chuckChuck]

When I am not around they let the resident flat earther and their intellectual "star" lead their charge.

If 2023 is notable for anything on Agrisilly it was Big Lentil's coming out party for flat earthers with several other science deniers and class clowns.

It was the icing on top of the cheesy cake of fringe views. If Agrislly is known for anything its how absurd many of the posts are.

But that doesn't stop the fringe thinkers from adding more gasoline to the fringe fire.

They hardly miss a beat and continue as if nothing happened.

Happy New Year!

[chuckChuck]

Have a good one!

[AlbertaFarmer5]

I am relieved to learn that Chuck is not going to jail for the crime of using LOL inappropriately. This place just isn't the same without his input. He truly is the star of the show, as is obvious every time he takes a much deserved break from the shit and abuse we offer.
As for my absence.
I wrote Chuck a poem and wished him a Merry Christmas, and I have been so disappointed that he didn't reciprocate with a poem for me, that I took a few days off too.
We went to burn some fossil fuels, release some much needed CO2, and make some noise pollution while playing in the snow which apparently longer exists due to global warming.

[chuckChuck]

So when you need a rescue in the mountains do you pay for it yourself or do you let taxpayers pay for your "fun" ?

[AlbertaFarmer5]

So when you need a rescue in the mountains do you pay for it yourself or do you let taxpayers pay for your "fun" ?

I'm not sure that I understand the question.
We met someone who had a machine break down where it couldn't be towed out, they paid for the $1,100 helicopter rescue out of their own pocket. We talked with another fellow who had to walk up every hill after his machine broke down and they couldn't climb the hills with two riders on one machine.
Between myself and my two big strong smart boys, we always manage to rescue ourselves somehow.
Are you advocating for a taxpayer funded program to rescue stranded sledders? Along the lines of universal healthcare? It's not fair if some sledders can afford to hire a helicopter, while others can't and have to wait in line for the public system to rescue them, therefore all should be waiting for the public system to rescue their sled a year or two later?
I don't think the taxpayers will like that idea.

[chuckChuck]

Glad to hear you are in favour of sledders paying for their own mountain rescue and healthcare because of their own high risk decisions.

Do you have avalanche beacons and training? Who pays for digging you out?

[AlbertaFarmer5]

Glad to hear you are in favour of sledders paying for their own mountain rescue and healthcare because of their own high risk decisions.

Do you have avalanche beacons and training? Who pays for digging you out?

How about you come with us next time, and see for yourself?
We always take along an extra machine in case we have a breakdown, so you can ride that and enjoy the scenery and camaraderie. We only have enough beacons and probes for ourselves, so you will need to bring your own. Most of our riding is in meadows and trees, so the avalanche risk is quite low compared to many riders.

I often reset my average speed. A typical day on the mountain is ~16 km/h, not counting the trail up and down. And that is track speed, actual speed would be far slower.

As for healthcare, I can't think of even a single case of a snowmobile rider I've known requiring medical attention. Let alone a rescue. I know countless cases of serious medical emergencies with friends and neighbors who ride pedal bikes, horses, quads, motorbikes, skiing, rodeo etc.

[AlbertaFarmer5]

I guess Chuck isn't going to take me up on the offer. Too bad, I think he would have found it almost as much fun as an NFU convention. And safer too.

[Guest]

he wouldnt come diving in honduras either
i even offered to supply equipment and weights

[AlbertaFarmer5]

he wouldnt come diving in honduras either
i even offered to supply equipment and weights

It is hard to compete with the allure of an NDP convention. The participants must be a barrel of laughs.