I defintely know more women that could just sit there and enjoy it than men. Now you add a fishing rod and some cold beers that would level if not completely flip the playing field.
I've considered the thermacell before after reading about its supposed wizardry, but I dunno still seems like it can't be that healthy/environmentally friendly. What's your experience?
We have a portable leave-no-trace firepit that does the trick for the evening.
For me it's the field out behind my barn looking into the woods, I built a nice bench out of left of 2x6. There's an insane amount of bird back there, all different kinds. I'll occasionally see a dead animal along the treeline and know it won't be long until the vultures come and carry it off, it's gruesome but very cool to see nature just doing it's thing.
If you have to sit still yes, but a) lots of different twigs to fidget with and b) lots of different/moving things to focus on and let the brain wander on details and scenarios.
That used to be me. My wife is teaching me about relaxation as a means of clearing the brain so I can be awesome again. Doing nothing for an hour or two is rough work but I'll get the hang of nothing eventually. I could one day be doing nothing all day.
With the proper supplies, of course. A comfier chair, good smoke, at least cold water, perhaps a fishing rod and some lures, some tunes... All day in that chair, as is, probably wouldn't happen with most guys.
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fubarx@lemmy.world · 81 pts · 64d
Why just men? Pretty much anyone seeking nature, the outdoors, and some quiet time would like this.
Until sunset, when the big skeeters roll in.
Remember_the_tooth@lemmy.world · 45 pts · 64d
I worry that's why the chair is empty. Someone got carried off by one of the larger mosquitoes.
FireRetardant@lemmy.world · 13 pts · 64d
I defintely know more women that could just sit there and enjoy it than men. Now you add a fishing rod and some cold beers that would level if not completely flip the playing field.
anomnom@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 63d
We have day mosquitoes now, even when it’s hot and dry. The brown striped bastards that fucking bite in a row if you don’t catch them.
They arrived 4-5 years ago and now we have to put on bug spray to do practically anything in our yard.
liuther9@lemmy.world · 0 pts · 63d
You wouldn't get it
owenfromcanada@lemmy.ca · 76 pts · 64d
If it's cool enough that the bugs aren't out, then yes definitely.
snooggums@piefed.world · 26 pts · 64d
Yeah, bugs are the one thing that could ruin it.
Otherwise best day ever.
corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca · 7 pts · 64d
We got my wife's dad like a beekeeper hat for when he goes fishing. We'd like to get him back, you know.
somethingsnappy@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 64d
Deet.
mech@feddit.org · 1 pts · 63d
That doesn't remove the buzzing sounds.
teyrnon@sh.itjust.works · 36 pts · 64d
That spot looks like it would be swarming with mosquitoes.
PrettyFlyForAFatGuy@feddit.uk · 7 pts · 64d
Get a small fire going, or a thermacell
Obi@sopuli.xyz · 2 pts · 63d
I've considered the thermacell before after reading about its supposed wizardry, but I dunno still seems like it can't be that healthy/environmentally friendly. What's your experience?
We have a portable leave-no-trace firepit that does the trick for the evening.
PrettyFlyForAFatGuy@feddit.uk · 1 pts · 62d
Tbh i've not used them. apparently they're the same thing as mosquito coils though just more... concentrated
As for healthiness. probs more healthy than malaria, or other mosquito born diseases.
As for environmentally friendly. i think the horse has bolted there tbh. have you seen how they're powering some of these data centres?
mrgoosmoos@lemmy.ca · 1 pts · 64d
bug jacket
HeyJoe@lemmy.world · 18 pts · 64d
Absolutely. Not even a doubt. Bring my speaker for some music, a few preroll's, and a 6pk of beer and it would probably be a perfect day.
Crostro@lemmy.world · 15 pts · 64d
Unless there's biting insects
NocturnalMorning@lemmy.world · 12 pts · 64d
Adhd'er checking in. I wouldn't last ten minutes in that chair before getting up out of boredom.
Andonyx@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 63d
Think of all the rabbit holes you can get into looking up the history of the local flora and fauna. It's a sea of interesting stuff.
NocturnalMorning@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 63d
I don't get to choose when I hyperfocus and when I get bored 🤣
BlindPenguin@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 64d
I may have to get checked...
farmgineer@nord.pub · 10 pts · 64d
Couple of hours is fine, more with a book. Otherwise, I guess I'm the 1%. Oh, and allergy meds first is a requirement
Edit: WTF is autocorrect even doing?!
Sylvartas@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 10 pts · 63d
All day long I'd probably get bored ngl. That looks like a primo reading spot though
not_IO@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 9 pts · 63d
masculinist gender ideology
ivanafterall@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 64d
Daaaamn, is that a Grosfillex Miami monobloc resin outdoor patio chair in white!?
Andonyx@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 63d
Magnificent.
RememberTheApollo_@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 63d
The mosquitos would ensure that chair remains empty, just like it is now.
Lemminary@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 63d
I guess I'm the 1%.
certified_expert@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 64d
Accoding to the likes, 92% agrees. So maybe not 99%, but still high!
explodicle@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 63d
I've heard there are other genders on Lemmy than just men
mech@feddit.org · 3 pts · 63d
Adulated_Aspersion@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 63d
Depends on the temperature, humidity, mosquitos, and, of course, snack selection. But yes!
Stern@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 64d
switch me to a adirondack chair and I'm 100% about it.
1995ToyotaCorolla@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 64d
In our garden I have a bucket with a seat lid. When I love just sitting and watching the plants do their thing
neomachino@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 3 pts · 63d
For me it's the field out behind my barn looking into the woods, I built a nice bench out of left of 2x6. There's an insane amount of bird back there, all different kinds. I'll occasionally see a dead animal along the treeline and know it won't be long until the vultures come and carry it off, it's gruesome but very cool to see nature just doing it's thing.
mech@feddit.org · 1 pts · 63d
Put a hole in the lid and you don't have to get up for any reason.
thatradomguy@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 62d
Too many flies on my face. Not worth it.
ZoteTheMighty@lemmy.zip · 5 pts · 64d
Yeah, that looks fucking great, where's the meme?
meowcar42O@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 6 pts · 64d
just appreciate the nice view, zote
qarbone@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 63d
Maybe like 5 to 7 hours, but yeah that's some good sittin
Leviathan@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 63d
Me with ADHD: That's pure torture.
Im_old@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 62d
If you have to sit still yes, but a) lots of different twigs to fidget with and b) lots of different/moving things to focus on and let the brain wander on details and scenarios.
Agree all day maybe not, but some time yeah
Leviathan@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 62d
I need to do stuff, maybe build something, maybe climb something.
rounding_error@lemmy.today · 4 pts · 64d
I’d last 30 mins tops
dontgogettingtooclever@piefed.social · 7 pts · 64d
is that water fine to swim in? I could swim all day with occasional breaks in the chair. otherwise sounds terrible.
Also, eyeroll at all these mEn WoUld WoMeN wOuLd memes. It's like the bottom of the barrel greeting cards at a chain pharmacy
corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 64d
That used to be me. My wife is teaching me about relaxation as a means of clearing the brain so I can be awesome again. Doing nothing for an hour or two is rough work but I'll get the hang of nothing eventually. I could one day be doing nothing all day.
you_are_dust@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 64d
Looks like a pretty nice spot. Nice and cool in the shade.
poinck@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 64d
AndyMFK@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 3 pts · 64d
I enjoy your go-to footrest is a desk rather than a footrest
ColdWater@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 64d
This and some snacks
trslim@pawb.social · 3 pts · 64d
I am the storm that is approaching
cattywampus@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 64d
Sidyctism2@discuss.tchncs.de · 3 pts · 64d
PROVOOOOOOKING BLACK CLOUDS OF ISOLATION
ChaoticEntropy@feddit.uk · 3 pts · 63d
Pass. Does masculinity require me to be a solitary misanthrope...?
mfed1122@discuss.tchncs.de · 3 pts · 63d
Epic men moment men ftw
BackgrndNoize@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 63d
With a book, absolutely
cattywampus@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 64d
nullspace@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 63d
All it's missing is the fishing pole.
dr_robotBones@reddthat.com · 1 pts · 63d
Send me there
KulunkelBoom@lemmus.org · 1 pts · 63d
With the proper supplies, of course. A comfier chair, good smoke, at least cold water, perhaps a fishing rod and some lures, some tunes... All day in that chair, as is, probably wouldn't happen with most guys.
Alexstarfire@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 64d
I'd be lucky to last an hour by myself.
mech@feddit.org · 1 pts · 63d
It looks like it's in the middle of a hiking path, so it would be very socially awkward to sit in other people's way all day long.
Literally hell!
Agent641@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 63d
You collect a toll from the walkers.
mech@feddit.org · 3 pts · 63d
The Walking Debt
Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 63d
Kazel@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 1 pts · 63d
anything wrong?
ikidd@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 1 pts · 63d
Maybe with a fishing rod.