Right now the board's odds are in his favor 2-1. He'd make more money for Whiteblaze by dropping out than finishing.
Last edited by Dances with Mice; 02-21-2006 at 23:03.
You never turned around to see the frowns
On the jugglers and the clowns
When they all did tricks for you.
Trail magic insinuates itself into cyberspace. I love it! Cool avatar, Dances.Originally Posted by Dances with Mice
Skids
Insanity: Asking about inseams over and over again and expecting different results.
Albert Einstein, (attributed)
3-1 says he grows some kind of facial hair during his hike.
Isn't this a warm-up for his Alaska journey? I'd say him having the determination to finish is without question. Whether luck counts him out is another story.
Personally, I'm a little jealous I'm not out there.
GO MS!!
Jack is right. I would add that we shouldn't judge someone by some posts they have made here on Whiteblaze. Give the guy a break and lets offer him some encouragement and support. I offer him my best wishes for his success.
You maybe on to something. Maybe DWM is Minnie Smith, has been all along and he he just trying to pull one over on us all! Hmmmmmmm....
Pretty slick, DWM!
Switch WF for MS and Handbook for Companion; wait 6 months and hang the certificate on your wall. Been there, seen that
A small fraternity
Actually, after Earl, I hear your were only the 5th person to ever hike the entire trail. That number allegedly stands at less than 10 today.
'All my lies are always wishes" ~Jeff Tweedy~
It would only motivate me all the more if you were betting that I wouldn't make it.
Long winded threads
Well, it seems we can add MS to guns, cell phones, dogs, trail shelters and lekis as subjects that get long winded, pointless threads going. In a weird way that does make MS a trail legend, along with Wing Foot and Warren Doyle, which ain't bad seeing as he hasn't even gotten out of Georgia yet.
In light of the fact that I'm participating in this, are those 25:1 odds* still available? I agree that betting against another WhiteBlazer is unseemly, but seeing as WhiteBlaze is the beneficiary I'm contemplating being unseemly.
BTW, any time limit for completion, and who certifies the "purity" of MS's hike?
*I was screwing around with my remodeling project last night and missed the 25:1 offer; would appreciate consideration of the fact that I try to have a life.
Me no care, me here free beer. Tap keg, please?
I bet he finishes - pure as the driven snow. That'll make him only the 9th person ever to walk the entire trail. Quite an elite group really.
'All my lies are always wishes" ~Jeff Tweedy~
First, the "driven snow" crack really is below the belt; pretty close to something I might say.I bet he finishes - pure as the driven snow. That'll make him only the 9th person ever to walk the entire trail. Quite an elite group really.
Next, are you taking up the 25:1 challenge? Make it a six months for completion and I'll even let you do the certifying.
Me no care, me here free beer. Tap keg, please?
Who me? I bet against Secretariat and Seattle Slew. Never again.
Next, are you taking up the 25:1 challenge? Make it a six months for completion and I'll even let you do the certifying.
'All my lies are always wishes" ~Jeff Tweedy~
There are still 3 openings, the rules haven't changed. Name your own odds and your donation base.
So call 25:1 and bet a buck. If he drops out I owe WB $10. If he makes it you owe $25. None of the previous oddsmakers believe their own opinions to be worth a single cent.
The consensus of the board will be used to judge purity if that becomes an issue. I'm easy, it's not worth arguing about so if push comes to shove I'll declare you the winner and donate my $10.
But we can beat that bridge to death when we come to it.
Last edited by Dances with Mice; 02-22-2006 at 14:02.
You never turned around to see the frowns
On the jugglers and the clowns
When they all did tricks for you.
I never bet for or against him. I just said he has a 1 in 25 hikers chance of making it .
go for it MS
MS,
i took my time time when i started out too. don't listen no the naysayers. i went to the hospital in dahlonega (sp?) and went back to the trail after a three day break. i hiked probably 6 or 8 miles a day when i started. and i finished too. it's a mental/physical game for about a month, then it's all mental from there. so take your time see the sites. i've battled with you several times here on WB and i can't say that i would ever want to hike with you but i wanted to let you know that i think you'll make it. keep walking cause that's all it is, is walking. keep posting and i'll meet you in maine with some trail magic. good luck.
go for it MS
I bet against you simply because of the odds against completion are 20 or 25 to one for various reasons. Like the previous poster, I too would have no desire to hike with you because of some of your past posts if they represent the true you. However, I will also wish you luck on your hike, and I honestly hope you succeed in it. An acheivement like this is really something to be proud of. All you have to do now is one more day. Every night when you bed down, it is just one more day.
Remember this - - Even the best of friends cannot attend each other's funerals.
that will work lolneo
Nay, nay, my friend, you put up the $250 and I'll put up the $10. I'll sweeten the deal by agreeing to abide by your judgement of the purity of the hike.
In considering this wager please allow that I am a civil engineer laboring for a local public works department, receiving a pittance for my efforts, and am the owner a condo in very poor health.
Me no care, me here free beer. Tap keg, please?
Dances with Mice,
I'll take your bet for a buck and I'll even sweeten the deal. No matter whether he makes it or not I'll still donate to Whiteblaze. here's the deal:
25:1 and bet a buck. If he drops out I owe WB $10. If he makes it you owe $25. Even if he doesn't make it I'll donate $1 per state that he makes it to, with a minimum donation of $5. Whiteblaze wins at least $15 no matter what!
I don't know MS, and haven't read all of his posts, but what I've read I don't necessarily agree with. However, I hope he makes it....especially if he's been planning a long time.
MS- Best of luck to you, I hope you make it. Hopefully when the going gets tough you think of my silly bet and it gives you strength to finish. Maybe I'll see you on the trail when I get out there....but you won't like hiking with me, because I'm bringing my DOG
"Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit"- Ed Abbey
Whoops, that should read YOU owe $10, and I owe $25....I'm confused....hopefully you understand what I mean.
"Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit"- Ed Abbey
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