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[–] fubarx@lemmy.world 81 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

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 points 2 weeks ago

I worry that's why the chair is empty. Someone got carried off by one of the larger mosquitoes.

[–] FireRetardant@lemmy.world 13 points 2 weeks ago

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.

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[–] owenfromcanada@lemmy.ca 76 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

If it's cool enough that the bugs aren't out, then yes definitely.

[–] snooggums@piefed.world 26 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

Yeah, bugs are the one thing that could ruin it.

Otherwise best day ever.

[–] corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 7 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

We got my wife's dad like a beekeeper hat for when he goes fishing. We'd like to get him back, you know.

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[–] teyrnon@sh.itjust.works 36 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

That spot looks like it would be swarming with mosquitoes.

[–] PrettyFlyForAFatGuy@feddit.uk 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Get a small fire going, or a thermacell

[–] Obi@sopuli.xyz 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

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.

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[–] HeyJoe@lemmy.world 18 points 2 weeks ago

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 points 2 weeks ago

Unless there's biting insects

[–] NocturnalMorning@lemmy.world 12 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Adhd'er checking in. I wouldn't last ten minutes in that chair before getting up out of boredom.

[–] BlindPenguin@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

I may have to get checked...

[–] Andonyx@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

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 points 2 weeks ago

I don't get to choose when I hyperfocus and when I get bored 🤣

[–] Sylvartas@lemmy.dbzer0.com 10 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

All day long I'd probably get bored ngl. That looks like a primo reading spot though

[–] farmgineer@nord.pub 10 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

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?!

[–] ivanafterall@lemmy.world 9 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Daaaamn, is that a Grosfillex Miami monobloc resin outdoor patio chair in white!?

[–] Andonyx@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

Magnificent.

[–] not_IO@lemmy.blahaj.zone 9 points 2 weeks ago

masculinist gender ideology

[–] RememberTheApollo_@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago

The mosquitos would ensure that chair remains empty, just like it is now.

[–] 1995ToyotaCorolla@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

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 points 2 weeks ago

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.

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[–] Adulated_Aspersion@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

Depends on the temperature, humidity, mosquitos, and, of course, snack selection. But yes!

[–] Lemminary@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

I guess I'm the 1%.

[–] Stern@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

switch me to a adirondack chair and I'm 100% about it.

[–] thatradomguy@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

Too many flies on my face. Not worth it.

[–] certified_expert@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Accoding to the likes, 92% agrees. So maybe not 99%, but still high!

[–] explodicle@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

I've heard there are other genders on Lemmy than just men

[–] ZoteTheMighty@lemmy.zip 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Yeah, that looks fucking great, where's the meme?

[–] meowcar42O@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 2 weeks ago

just appreciate the nice view, zote

[–] Leviathan@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Me with ADHD: That's pure torture.

[–] Im_old@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

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

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[–] rounding_error@lemmy.today 4 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

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 points 2 weeks ago

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.

[–] qarbone@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago

Maybe like 5 to 7 hours, but yeah that's some good sittin

[–] you_are_dust@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Looks like a pretty nice spot. Nice and cool in the shade.

[–] poinck@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Except for the chair. I don't like this chair. Give me another chair and a desk to put my foot on. Or: a swing.

[–] AndyMFK@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 weeks ago

I enjoy your go-to footrest is a desk rather than a footrest

[–] BackgrndNoize@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

With a book, absolutely

[–] ColdWater@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 weeks ago

This and some snacks

[–] trslim@pawb.social 3 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I am the storm that is approaching

[–] Sidyctism2@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 2 weeks ago

PROVOOOOOOKING BLACK CLOUDS OF ISOLATION

[–] mfed1122@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 2 weeks ago

Epic men moment men ftw

[–] ChaoticEntropy@feddit.uk 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Pass. Does masculinity require me to be a solitary misanthrope...?

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