[at-l] Ruck definition

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In a message dated 10/16/2005 7:27:07 PM Eastern Daylight Time,  
spiriteagle99@hotmail.com writes:

A Ruck  is a gathering of disreputable characters.  That's why we kept the  
name.



Aren't we all in that category (at times)?
 
Actually, the word is related to Rucksack -- a small pack, smaller than a  
Backpack (or at least it was until the ultra-lite phase became popular), that is 
 used for Day hikes and so it stands to reason (mine) that the word  Ruck 
might be related.  And it is in a strong way for there are day  hikes planned 
during the mini gatherings that are called rucks.  Of  course, as I read the 
original announcement by Ryan in 2002(?) I came to  understand the present meaning 
that the group has adopted as their  own.
 
But whenever a group comes together regularly it develops a  personality.  
The southern Ruck seems to have one that is unique (I would  even say esoteric) 
and from what I read on the at list, one that is continuing  to develop.  I 
can't affix the reason to Dawg and Shel--no--E--y alone but  those two seem like 
major influences on the excitement end.  
 
Perhaps someone will film the proceedings in Cabin C this year (and that  
cabin D is beginning to develop into a rival from what I read).
 
Thanks for the continuing information regarding RUCKster habits.   Someone 
should make up patches for these rucks so we can identify the culprits  on the 
trail.
 
Skylander