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    The Stig nailed it. I used the term in an attempt to differentiate this and future trips from normal camping trips. The difference being, in general, that I consume better food, more beer, and have more "luxury items" on a camping trip
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Stig View Post
    I don't know for sure, but I think it means Field Training eXercise. Just a guess.
    That would make sense.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mitunnelrat View Post
    The Stig nailed it. I used the term in an attempt to differentiate this and future trips from normal camping trips. The difference being, in general, that I consume better food, more beer, and have more "luxury items" on a camping trip
    I'm guessing there's a fair amount more farting involved in camping too.

    I mean, FTX's are serious business right?

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    lmao... You just jogged a hilarious childhood memory! The first time my older sister swore in front of my parent's involved a camping trip, some of that good food I mentioned, and bunk beds in a travel trailer. She was in the bunk above, and without getting too detailed, I'll simply say that I was given a warning. "If you do that one. More. Time. I'm gonna KICK YOUR ASS!" There was dead silence from shock all around, until my step dad lost it and started laughing.

    The rest of my night was spent in silence though. Uncomfortable, agonizing silence.

    I will neither confirm nor deny any such issues in my adult life though!
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    Quote Originally Posted by mitunnelrat View Post
    I don't have a flint/ steel, but I'm pretty sure that's within my budget this week as well. My BOB's fishing gear is actually a collapsible pole and reel, so there's really no difference from my full fishing kit, so I'll try the fishing components from my PSK for this. I can tie a hook/ line to some 550 cord and see how I do with that. Good idea!
    MI, not sure what kind of water you'll be fishing in, but with the 550 cord you might try rigging up a trot-line. In a survival situation that would allow you to be fishing while doing other chores. You would only need to check it ssay morning and evening to see what you caught and to rebait the hooks. Something to consider.
    I loved the story about your sister, reminds me of old days growing up.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RedJohn View Post
    Ok, what is a FTX?
    I think it stands for "Fire Extinguisher Training". That would figure with the request to experiment with fire starting. Hummm ... couple that with the "fair amount more farting involved" and it really makes sense.
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    The fire extinguisher training and too much farting could indeed go well together, especially if you get the lighter a little too close after saying "Here, hold my beer and watch this!"
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    Even though you're probably not over 50, I'll break the rules and tell you early one of the things old guys live by: "Never trust a fart".
    The meaning will become apparent after you reach 50.

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    Grumpy you gotta be refering to the world famous "SHART"!

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    Yes indeed! A fact of life as one gets older.

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