For First-timers-What questions not to ask

[IaDave]

I was talking to a co-worker who just got back from his first time. It reminded me of my first time and a couple of dumb questions I asked.

What do the stacked rocks mean?- outfitter said " So guys like you can ask us"
What is the weather going to be like?- " Who knows". I still find myself asking this one.

I'm sure you guys can add to the list but these 2 stand out to me.

[Bob_Loblaw]

I've been up several times, and I still have no idea what the stacked rocks mean (if anything). I do, however, know better than to ask about the weather or the fishing. The weather will be whatever it will be, and the fishing is always great!

Originally Posted by Bob_Loblaw

I've been up several times, and I still have no idea what the stacked rocks mean (if anything). I do, however, know better than to ask about the weather or the fishing. The weather will be whatever it will be, and the fishing is always great!

NO - the fishing was fantastic LAST week

[wallydave]

What Eh! means!?

[Ten Horse Johnson]

The stacked rocks are called inukshuks. They are a tradition of the native Inuit peoples of the far north. They were used as markers of the land and had symbolism too. I don't think it's stupid to ask about them if you are not familiar. I went a few years without knowing what they were.

The chief pilot at our outfitter always has snappy answers to all sorts of questions... you know it's not the first time he's used those answers.

A common one:
Q- "Are you the pilot?"
A-"No, but they're gonna let me try it today."

[Lovetofish]

I like the question they ask....do you want gravy with your fries? First time my son heard this he busted out laughing. Ever since he's orders fries just to hear it again.

[v-bay gord]

[QUOTE=Ten Horse Johnson;1457115]The stacked rocks are called inukshuks. They are a tradition of the native Inuit peoples of the far north. They were used as markers of the land and had symbolism too. I don't think it's stupid to ask about them if you are not familiar. I went a few years without knowing what they were.

The chief pilot at our outfitter always has snappy answers to all sorts of questions... you know it's not the first time he's used those answers.
QUOTE]

Technically true, but the ones in NW Ontario actually mark "stash locations" for open bottles of liquor that you all Americans can't take back across the border. The following year these wiley fishermen stop at their rock pile to pick up their stash. Strange but TRUE !

[wallydave]

Don't ask the OPP about how many cold beers you can fit in the fish cooler!

Originally Posted by Lovetofish

I like the question they ask....do you want gravy with your fries? First time my son heard this he busted out laughing. Ever since he's orders fries just to hear it again.

I don't get it. Don't Americans have gravy on their fries? I have heard you put Ranch dressing on them and I am too polite to say WHAT!!! heehee but no gravy?

[SSH]

The stacked rocks are called cairns.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cairn