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Needleton beer thieves
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- Cygnus X1
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Re: Needleton beer thieves
I was the beer hider in this story… Can confirm it was well-hidden several hundred yards away from the bridge and strategically buried under a pile of rocks. It was so well hidden I’m almost inclined to think the culprits had watched us stash it.
One of the guys in our group put it best: “That’s like saying ‘hey I slept with your wife but here’s $500.’”
But alas, we more than made up for it with margs on the train and it makes for a fun story in hindsight.
…And for the record, it was two six packs of some nice Colorado microbrews as well as a sixer of Coors Banquet tall boys.
One of the guys in our group put it best: “That’s like saying ‘hey I slept with your wife but here’s $500.’”
But alas, we more than made up for it with margs on the train and it makes for a fun story in hindsight.
…And for the record, it was two six packs of some nice Colorado microbrews as well as a sixer of Coors Banquet tall boys.
- Tornadoman
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Re: Needleton beer thieves
There is an amount of money that would make things ok, imo. $29 isn't even close for 18 beers; (scarcity comes into play here too.... you can't walk to the store a minute later- it would have to be a pretty high number to make it alright). In any case I hope those margaritas were good, and am looking forward to reading the Trip Report when it comes out.
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- nyker
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To the Guilty: May a family of hungry marmots find your tent while you're out.
Re: Needleton beer thieves
If the thieves were running the River in kayaks and they make a regular habit of this I think it’s kinda funny. But sorry nonetheless your stash was raided. Needle creek seems like a good way to go. Or lug your beer up to C Basin the old fashioned way.
- JGiffinPhotog
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Re: Needleton beer thieves
Sounds like a good episode topic for the podcast.
- speth
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Honest question - was it upstream or downstream from the bridge?JacerJack wrote: ↑Mon Jul 26, 2021 1:12 pm I was the beer hider in this story… Can confirm it was well-hidden several hundred yards away from the bridge and strategically buried under a pile of rocks. It was so well hidden I’m almost inclined to think the culprits had watched us stash it.
One of the guys in our group put it best: “That’s like saying ‘hey I slept with your wife but here’s $500.’”
But alas, we more than made up for it with margs on the train and it makes for a fun story in hindsight.
…And for the record, it was two six packs of some nice Colorado microbrews as well as a sixer of Coors Banquet tall boys.
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Sarcasm or not, it's not even funny to post something like this. Not at this time. Reported.
Re: Needleton beer thieves
Honest answer - It was upstream, but why would that matter?speth wrote: ↑Tue Jul 27, 2021 2:16 pmHonest question - was it upstream or downstream from the bridge?JacerJack wrote: ↑Mon Jul 26, 2021 1:12 pm I was the beer hider in this story… Can confirm it was well-hidden several hundred yards away from the bridge and strategically buried under a pile of rocks. It was so well hidden I’m almost inclined to think the culprits had watched us stash it.
One of the guys in our group put it best: “That’s like saying ‘hey I slept with your wife but here’s $500.’”
But alas, we more than made up for it with margs on the train and it makes for a fun story in hindsight.
…And for the record, it was two six packs of some nice Colorado microbrews as well as a sixer of Coors Banquet tall boys.
- Dave B
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Re: Needleton beer thieves
In the "there's a special place in hell" continuum, stealing beer (even if leaving cash) from a backcountry stash leans more towards the "guy who abuses animals" side than the "Karen who always leaves shopping cart in middle of parking lot" side.
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- JChitwood
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Re: Needleton beer thieves
Not taking the thieves side here but I don’t think $29 is equal to a 10 cent tip. At my local store a 6 pack of SKA Pinstripe or True Blonde is $7.99 and Coors Banquet is even less $6.99 for a 6 of 16 ouncers. Just sayin.
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Re: Needleton beer thieves
Is your local store at the needleton train stop?
Beers on the train cost $5 each. So 18 beers is $90, assuming you want to wait until the train comes, wait in line, and drink then.
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