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<DIV>Since the questions asked 'could' be PCT hiking related...</DIV>
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<DIV>-Has anyone ever carried a fully cooked turkey on the trail?</DIV>
<DIV>Not too far, but it was a large Tom - so it probably weighed much more than your dog...</DIV>
<DIV>Why carry it (the turkey)? - check pct-l archives regarding "trail chickens"... Let the turkey hike his own hike!</DIV>
<DIV><BR>-Has anyone ever tried to hike while wearing turkeys instead of shoes?</DIV>
<DIV>No - never could catch the second one after putting the first one on...</DIV>
<DIV><BR>-Does anyone know where I can get an ultra lite turkey?</DIV>
<DIV>I don't think any of the freeze-dry companies do whole turkeys (if they did, it would probably cost $250!)...</DIV>
<DIV><BR>-Are there any dangerous turkeys on the trail? If so, where?</DIV>
<DIV>Don't think so, but definitely watch for cranky partridge and dive-bombing falcons and hawks, etc. ...</DIV>
<DIV><BR>-Will a turkey provide shade or can it be used as shelter in an emergency?</DIV>
<DIV>Depends how many feathers it is willing to share with you...</DIV>
<DIV><BR>-Do turkeys in a tent attract bear?</DIV>
<DIV>Yes, especially if it's a Butterball...</DIV>
<DIV><BR>-What is the proper procedure for glisading while riding a turkey?</DIV>
<DIV>Make sure the turkey doesn't catch or dig in one of its spurs - you'll flip out of control!...</DIV>
<DIV><BR>-Will my turkey need a passport to get in to Canada?</DIV>
<DIV>No, but it will definitely need one to return to the USA - might be a bad omen for the turkey's role in the Manning 'celebration'...</DIV>
<DIV><BR>-If you stuff a turkey with week-old hiker socks, will the turkey vaporize?</DIV>
<DIV>No, but it will definitely have a very distinctive 'gamey' taste - plus the many leftovers will go 'bad' much faster!</DIV>
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<DIV>Happy Thanksgiving to all! </DIV>
<DIV>Happy trails!!!</DIV>
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