Mind The Dirt

[Gondor]

To which group of people do you belong: "God made dirt, dirt won't hurt", or "dirt will hurt"? A lot of people have issues with spending time outside for more than a day just because of it.

 

[Grandpa]

Good dirt is money to a good farmer. I like dirt.

 

[oldsarge]

Just as long as no one has been dumping anything on it, dirt's fine with me.

 

[hummingbird]

No problem here. I've been known to get into deep mud and walk around barefoot. I know you could probably get cut or something but it feels so good. A girl can't have too many mudpack facials. *batting eyelashes*

 

[Hikenhunter]

God made dirt, Dirt won't hurt.

 

[Bojib]

I'm a dirt fan.

 

[wvbreamfisherman]

No problems with dirt! I've even been known to eat lunch on the trail without washing my hands!!!! :-O

 

[dinosaur]

I'm a guy. I get dirty.

I'd also like to point out that all of the food on the planet grows from dirt albeit some indirectly.

 

[Pathfinder1]

Hi...


Dirt should stay where it belongs...in the ground...!!

But if I get a little on me, it's no big deal.

 

[ppine]

Clean soil is exposed to ultraviolet light, oxygen and rain keeping it clean. It can be contaminated by man's activities, which is part of the attraction of going out there beyond the reach of people and their dirt. Human settlements are the places with the dirt.

edit- It has occurred to me that many people can't get over the hurdle of "dirt" which is what stops them from spending more time in the outdoors. I was trying to arrange a big deal trip with an old friend from high school, I think it was a Grand Cyn raft trip. He stopped me in mid-sentence and said "I have to have my shower every morning." Think of the self-imposed limitations of that idea. Its like owning horses, you have to be home twice a day unless you take them with you. Many "horse people" spend most of their lives taking day trips because they have to be home to feed.

 

[CozInCowtown]

It all washes off.

 

[ponderosa]

I'm a hiker, backpacker, and gardener. I love dirt. :hippie:

 

[ghostdog]

A couple of good friends and a bunch of dirt are among the stuff of the highest value in this world.

 

[bsmit212]

Dirt is good. Without it nothing would grow. However, like other have said, man can make come dirt bad (such a shame) but not all dirt.

 

[Davefromva]

I like dirt. I don't mind getting dirty, but at the same time, I try not to eat the stuff. After all, dirt consists of many things including decaying matter in which all kinds of bacteria feasts on, including the harmful kind of bacteria. A few germs just makes for a stronger immune system. But ingesting tons of it is just asking for trouble.

 

[ladymtnwalker]

Dirt don't hurt.

 

[Grandpa]

I adhere to the 5 second rule. And with some delicacies, I'll go ten seconds or more.:tinysmile_hmm_t:

 

[Barney]

I love the dirt. It is something that distinguishes me on a deeper level from most people I know and I love it! It is my signature in this world and I'm proud of it!