Crack or craic?

[FairWeatherCamper]

Yeah sorry. Just ignore me. 

[Wolf_Larson]

LMAO, is that part of the book

[sjh1]

I've weighed in once before on this topic, so this my last time.

I recognise the word "craic".

The word "crack" to me is either a fault/break in a solid object, or some sort of drug.

I've honestly never seen the word crack used instead of craic, so that's the current state of the language for me. I don't read much, now that the kids keep me busy though.

Anyway, happy debating everyone.

Fair enough. I used to only see it written 'crack' but it is now getting rarer, yes. On pub billboards, newspaper headlines, online forums etc. 'craic' is near ubiquitous now. But all those sources I mentioned only spell it 'crack' ... even the recent Hiberno-English Dictionary and aul John Pepper.

[Ed]

Only messin Camper everyone's entitled to their say.

I wouldn't be surprised Wolf if people had fights over gear. Not after hearing about the aggressive mindset that sets in when people are exposed to extreme cold. Rusty was telling me Ranulph fiennes at one point was getting random murderous thoughts during a really cold exped.

All seems to be a good source of humour though.

Last time I was out bivvying, I dreamt I had left my sleeping bag compression sack sitting out, and that LandyLiam had taken it and filled it with dirt, drew a smiley face on a rock - called it Robbie and placed it inside.

I was mid flipout when I woke up

Most hilarious dream I've had in a while

[Wolf_Larson]

lol, is this like who is better Bear Gyrils or Ray Mears. Something that is to hard to get to the bottom off lol

Its only a laugh hehe

[sjh1]

lol, is this like who is better Bear Gyrils or Ray Mears. Something that is to hard to get to the bottom off lol

Its only a laugh hehe

Ray Mears. Without a doubt.

[Wolf_Larson]

lol, i love both. I think they are chalk and cheese Ray is more tuned to nature and Bear is an adrenaline junkie. To be honest i just love all them survivor programes 

[Ed]

Option 3 - Les Stroud!

[sjh1]

Option 3 - Les Stroud!

You just like an argument!

I will need evidence and sources re. Les Stroud.

[Ed]

I love how Stroud carries his own gear and his support crew only monitor him from a distance.
It definitely slows him down though, putting cameras down, walking away, walking towards them etc.

I thoroughly enjoy Ray Mears and Bear Grylls (Mears moreso) - but Stroud does get less help and it kinda makes you feel closer to the experience while watching.

[Wolf_Larson]

Option 1: Bear

Option 2: Ray

Option 3: Led Strond

Option 4: Mors Kochanski

Option 5: Ed Stafford

Option 6: Cody Lundin, Dave Canterbury

Option 7: Tom Hanks & Wiston

Ill Vote Bear as i'm adrenaline junkie 

[sjh1]

I like Option 6 but will have to keep an eye out for this Stroud guy.

Edit: Option 7 now ... Hanks and WILSON!

[LandyLiam]

Last time I was out bivvying, I dreamt I had left my sleeping bag compression sack sitting out, and that LandyLiam had taken it and filled it with dirt, drew a smiley face on a rock - called it Robbie and placed it inside.

Dreaming about me again? bet your bivvy bag was clammy that night 

[Ed]

You were explaining to me at great length at why it was unjust for robbie the rock to sit out in the rain - he needed the shelter of the drybag and the muck to feel at home.

I woke up raging, actually went to clean out the bag when I woke up lol

[whoRya]

Option 1: Bear

Option 2: Ray

Option 3: Led Strond

Option 4: Mors Kochanski

Option 5: Ed Stafford

Option 6: Cody Lundin, Dave Canterbury

Option 7: Tom Hanks & Wiston

Ill Vote Bear as i'm adrenaline junkie 

Well my 8 year old says you know nothing.  You haven't even included Steve Backshall on the list!