Top Ten ways to spot a former Thru-hiker |
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| 10. | Wears the same clothes every single day. |
| 9. | Sleeps on the floor next to the bed. |
| 8. | Ignores the toilet - prefers to dig little holes in the backyard. |
| 7. | In the kitchen a string hangs from the ceiling with a tuna can and stick tied on. |
| 6. | Puts on gaiters to walk to the mailbox. |
| 5. | Uses stairs at work rather than elevator - insists on taking a snack break upon reaching top floor. |
| 4. | Wooden floors are all pock-marked from pole tips. |
| 3. | 40% of household food budget: pop tarts and snickers bars! |
| 2. | Declares each morning that this will be "another zero-day". |
| 1. | Says things like, "Hey Mom, can you slack me to the mall?". |
(This is NOT my original creation. I recall reading something like this - I think it was in a shelter register somewhere in Maine. I thought it was quite funny at the time, though it's mostly in-jokes for those who have "walked the walk". If anyone remembers the actual author or details, please let me know.)