[at-l] Christmas gift humor

["Richard S. Lubitz" <lubitz@alpha.fdu.edu>]

> While reading one of the messages about cat holes and steel trowels I
> remembered a gift I received recently. 
> 
> This party knew I liked to hike, backpack, etc. In an effort to come up
> with something truly useful for the hiker, they presented me with a lovely
> steel, collapsible shovel. ALL 4 POUNDS OF IT!  I didn't have the heart to
> tell them it was w-a-y to heavy - given the effort they put into finding
> 'the perfect gift'.
> 
> It was, however, the perfect addition to my car camping gear!
> 
> -Milt
>  
The proper name of that indespensible item is an entrenching tool.  It is
a must for any backpacker in a combat zone.

I have "fond" memories of doubletiming down the road full pack with the handle
bouncing against my butt (it attached to the outside of the pack)

Rich
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