Re: [at-l] The true origin of GORP

[tmcginnis@ucclan.state.in.us (Thomas McGinnis)]

     I think, if you're going to follow the word histroy people, you look 
     for the largest number of origins you can assemble, then pick the one 
     with the oldest date of origin. Thusly:
     
     I heard of "gorp" in 4H camp in, say, 1974, as "good old reliable 
     peanuts." It was the name termed to the peanut/M&M/raison/(etc) mix 
     which went on those early summer camp hikes.
     
     I've heard other acronyms, though, including a new one recently on 
     this list (though it skips my mind right now). Was it from Wild Bill?
     
     Sloetoe'79


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Subject: [at-l] The true origin of GORP
Author:  "Sam Teel" <steel@sfwmd.gov> at ima
Date:    7/1/99 3:17 PM


Does anyone know where the term "gorp" came from?  I searched the 
archives at the suggestion of a senior list member (senior on the list, 
not life) and found nothing.  Well, I found out how awesome some folks 
on this list are and how deep the history of the list is.  Made me 
wonder about somethings though.  It also made me glad we are not have 
flame wars and visiting trolls.
     
One week from today, I'll be at Max Patch!  I CANNOT wait. Ok, so I'll 
leave work now, jump in the car,  oh, wait, I've gotta stay until I get 
paid.  Darn.
     
Sam
     
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