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Post by mrmike on Nov 18, 2013 9:10:25 GMT -7
Found this video through a friend and thought it was an amazing idea!!
Opening a can with no tools.
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Post by ColcordMama on Nov 18, 2013 12:19:36 GMT -7
Since you're going through smoking withdrawal, I figured this would be you just ripping the top off the can with your bare hands... LOL... But THIS is wonderful!! Who'da thunk you could do that??? This is one sweet party trick for a grandma to show off! I have to try it!
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Post by garret on Nov 18, 2013 13:01:53 GMT -7
i remeber watching a news clip with the survival dude who doesnt wear shoes, cant remeber his name for the life of me, anyway he is with a reporter and goes into a shop, buys a can of tuna then spends 30 seconds or so rubbing it on the concrete outside the shop and hey presto, open can, the reporter just about crapped himself in amazement
EDIT - cody lundin (sp?) thats the dude
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Post by ColcordMama on Nov 18, 2013 13:54:50 GMT -7
Yep, that's him. He lives here in my home state of Arizona. Never seen him. He has long braids and talks softly. I'd hate to be his wife, because I bet his feet are like horse's hooves and if he kicks in his sleep it could draw blood.
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Post by Besttracker on Nov 18, 2013 14:01:41 GMT -7
i remeber watching a news clip with the survival dude who doesnt wear shoes, cant remeber his name for the life of me, anyway he is with a reporter and goes into a shop, buys a can of tuna then spends 30 seconds or so rubbing it on the concrete outside the shop and hey presto, open can, the reporter just about crapped himself in amazement EDIT - cody lundin (sp?) thats the dude Cody Lundin
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Post by angelhelp on Nov 18, 2013 18:14:16 GMT -7
Cody's great! He's been doing this stuff for years. Lots to learn from him BT, we'll have to agree to disagree.
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Post by offtrail on Nov 18, 2013 21:55:00 GMT -7
Cody's great! He's been doing this stuff for years. Lots to learn from him BT, we'll have to agree to disagree. I like him to a hippie outdoorsman just like me. What can I say i did grow up in the 60s and 70s. I also like him and the fact he cares about the environment.
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Post by Besttracker on Nov 19, 2013 11:51:34 GMT -7
Cody's great! He's been doing this stuff for years. Lots to learn from him BT, we'll have to agree to disagree. I like him to a hippie outdoorsman just like me. What can I say i did grow up in the 60s and 70s. I also like him and the fact he cares about the environment. Cody is just fine and I have 2 of his books . Just wish he would wear some shoes . Even my Apache ancestors wore shoes .
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Post by Besttracker on Nov 19, 2013 11:57:12 GMT -7
Cody's great! He's been doing this stuff for years. Lots to learn from him BT, we'll have to agree to disagree. I have been doing the same stuff before Mr Lundin was born . He came to a Rabbit Stick meet years ago . That was when he met Chris Janowski - Ron Hood - Mel Deweese and a few other great teachers . He's a decent guy and very knowledgeable . Just wish he would wear some foot protection .
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Post by ColcordMama on Nov 19, 2013 14:27:29 GMT -7
Apache, BT? White Mountain Apache, by any chance? Good people there. One of my BFFs from college was Geronimo's granddaughter. (Great granddaughter?)
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Post by graf on Nov 19, 2013 15:25:26 GMT -7
Well I tried opening a can like that today, freakin awsome, good to know.
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Post by Cwi555 on Nov 19, 2013 15:31:04 GMT -7
I like him to a hippie outdoorsman just like me. What can I say i did grow up in the 60s and 70s. I also like him and the fact he cares about the environment. Cody is just fine and I have 2 of his books . Just wish he would wear some shoes . Even my Apache ancestors wore shoes . I am unaware of any of the nations that did not wear shoes. As I understand it, the perception of shoeless natives comes from the Tsalagi trail of tears. Most of those caught up by the troops were not allowed to gather their belongings including their shoes. While opinions vary, there are many of us from the eastern band who take some offense with his not wearing shoes along with the desire of his to be native. Not being allowed to gather things like shoes and clothing caused the death of thousands of my ancestors from exposure. I can understand why some take offense to him given that.
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Post by Ceorlmann on Nov 19, 2013 16:34:44 GMT -7
I think Cody goes about shoeless to try to retouch with how we were before footwear was commonplace, and that it was a healthy way to go (unless it's really cold and you're losing heat through your feet with nothing to recapture it). Unless my history knowledge has gone awry: like eating products from the grass family (like grains) wearing footwear is a relatively recent point in human history overall. Aren't there still some native tribes (think outside this continent and maybe even outside of S. America) that generally don't put on footwear?
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Post by Cwi555 on Nov 19, 2013 17:44:41 GMT -7
I think Cody goes about shoeless to try to retouch with how we were before footwear was commonplace, and that it was a healthy way to go (unless it's really cold and you're losing heat through your feet with nothing to recapture it). Unless my history knowledge has gone awry: like eating products from the grass family (like grains) wearing footwear is a relatively recent point in human history overall. Aren't there still some native tribes that generally don't put on footwear? infoWhy do you go barefoot? I like my feet tough. Prisoners of war were always stripped of their shoes as without them they were less likely to run. Going barefoot forces me to pay attention to my environment. I see more, I have better focus, I feel a greater connection to the planet; all very valuable survival traits. On the “everyday life” side of things, the majority of the situations in my life do not require footwear…so why would I consume a resource when it’s not necessary? I also like the challenge. That was his most recent answer to the question. It was not always the same. I don't personally care, but his most recent answer still eludes to his original. In my opinion those that do care are being a bit over sensitive. As for North American Native Nations that don't wear footwear, If you know of one I'd be interested. I can't speak for all nations, but no Tsalagi would be found without footwear willingly. From my own research, I find this guy; Reginald Laubina self proclaimed 'indian expert', mostly responsible for the perception. bookHe espouses the 'official history' of the U.S. Government. The same government that was removing children from their homes if the parents taught them their native language, forced them to take Euro names, and promoted the 'savage' perception of Native Americans. I personally take offense to the writings of this idiot(Laubin). He couldn't even get the name for Tsalagi right. The word Cherokee is the Creek word for 'people with another language'. Even Tsalagi is slang with the formal name is Aniyunwiya. Regarding the "Moccasin" even though most nations recognize the word, that is not the correct word. Moccasin is the word for footwear of the original group that the first Europeans meet. It is not the same for all. Regarding footwear in human history, It goes back as far as written history and before. Areni-1 shoeThat is the the oldest leather shoe found to date. 5,500 years old. Cultures have identified groups of people by their footwear. This is especially true of some Native American cultures. Design, etc, said a lot about who you were. Tribes in the South American rain forest, and some parts of Africa are the ones recorded as going without shoes up until recent history. Even for them, that was tribe dependent. Getting back to Lundrin, I consider it a bit on the dumb side. If your feet get injured, your screwed in a survival situation. It's all well and good to play aboriginal, but if my life is on the line, risking a broken foot, cuts that can infect, etc just doesn't seem wise.
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Post by marc on Nov 19, 2013 18:05:22 GMT -7
Ancients knew what a foot injury does to a person. Sure, modern TV show aboriginals in tropical climates running barefoot in warm sand........ but in real life, mankind has always used foot protection in one form another, when needed.
Yeah, my feet were tough and calloused from walking around barefoot on asphalt for miles in the 60's in California. If you were under 30, you didn't wear shoes unless you were forced to. But I knew when to throw on shoes for protection.
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