Pallets in fields

[lilranch2001]

Robert, you dirty old man!

 

[TomSeller]

Not one scientific comment on my Pallet Ley Lines Theory. I've been sciencing.

Actually I think you may be onto something there. I look forward to seeing the map of these ley lines and, of course, the determination of what historical significance there is to each set of pallets. Bear in mind that the ley line concept is of European origin and that the pallets are located in the Americas. If I may be so bold, ancient native petroglyphs my yield some clues as well. If not, modern graffiti along the jersey turnpike may be of some help. Of course you will need to be able to read it.

 

[k0ua]

Hey Dave, don't you think her tail is cute?

 

[hawkeye08]

I regret that the "History of Science" is no longer included in the core curriculum. Had you young scientists taken this course, you would have realized that this conjecture is without merit. Pythagoras addressed the question, "Does a bear go in the woods?" in 500 BC. He proved that bears and other undomesticated land-based mammals that were native to Greece indeed go in the woods. Subsequent research by his followers, the Pythagoreans, has shown that his proof is not specific to Greece, but is general, extending to all undomesticated land-based mammals with access to forests.

Also, I would remind young scientists to use scientific terminology. Rather than use the layman's term "pee," use "going number 1" or "winky tink."

Steve

What do domesticated mammals do if they are in the forest? Do they have to hold it until they get home? What group was used for the control group in above proof? If a man goes number 1 in the forest, does that mean he is also undomesticated? What about number 2? What happens if a water-based mammal is in the woods?

It seems you have created more questions than you answered. We'll never solve this at that rate. BTW, what is your rate? Are you expensive?

 

[smstonypoint]

It seems you have created more questions than you answered. We'll never solve this at that rate. BTW, what is your rate? Are you expensive?

Sir, if you have to ask about my consulting rates, you cannot afford my services.

Steve

 

[Wagtail]

Not one scientific comment on my Pallet Ley Lines Theory. I've been sciencing.

G'day Dave... you've got me to 'ponderin' on Ley Lines. Having read the Scientific literature provided by link (thank you Steve) there is the practical suggestion that they are simple, albeit ancient, "A to B" straight line paths marked in such a way as to be easy to follow. This lends credence to the 'snowmobile path' theory and, somewhat, to the ELF theory. {please note that I am not throwing my lot in with these theories, I'm simply filing it there}

The mystical "New Age" interpretation that these Lines are streams of "magical power" are the stuff of fantasy... and adherents to this can usually be found wandering in the woods wearing 'fancy dress' squirrel ensembles. {photographic proof of this has been well documented in this thread... with, I'm sure, more 'proof' to follow}

There is, however, the phenomena of Dowsing.

Unless you have a "bucket of money" to throw at it, no sane person would sink a bore (or 'well') in the hope of striking water. You employ the local Dowser to first locate the best source of water and, "Wha-La", there it uncannily is! I know this to be true as I have 'the gift' to be able to divine for water, as has my father & his father before him. The local Dowser has checked my ability and independently confirmed this.

All I'm saying is that, from what I've heard, water rights in the US is a big money thing isn't it?

 

[TomSeller]

G'day Dave... you've got me to 'ponderin' on Ley Lines. Having read the Scientific literature provided by link (thank you Steve) there is the practical suggestion that they are simple, albeit ancient, "A to B" straight line paths marked in such a way as to be easy to follow. This lends credence to the 'snowmobile path' theory and, somewhat, to the ELF theory. {please note that I am not throwing my lot in with these theories, I'm simply filing it there}

Hmmmm,, straight lines from one spot to another? And Sparc's first post was dated 12/27? Who travels directly from one landmark to another at that time of year establishing a series of Ley lines?

 

[stuckmotor]

Hmmmm,, straight lines from one spot to another? And Sparc's first post was dated 12/27? Who travels directly from one landmark to another at that time of year establishing a series of Ley lines?

Rudolph!

 

[Looking4new]

Wagtail, you might be onto something there.

 

[dave1949]

Actually I think you may be onto something there. I look forward to seeing the map of these ley lines and, of course, the determination of what historical significance there is to each set of pallets. Bear in mind that the ley line concept is of European origin and that the pallets are located in the Americas. If I may be so bold, ancient native petroglyphs my yield some clues as well. If not, modern graffiti along the jersey turnpike may be of some help. Of course you will need to be able to read it.

G'day Dave... you've got me to 'ponderin' on Ley Lines. Having read the Scientific literature provided by link (thank you Steve) there is the practical suggestion that they are simple, albeit ancient, "A to B" straight line paths marked in such a way as to be easy to follow. This lends credence to the 'snowmobile path' theory and, somewhat, to the ELF theory. {please note that I am not throwing my lot in with these theories, I'm simply filing it there}

The mystical "New Age" interpretation that these Lines are streams of "magical power" are the stuff of fantasy... and adherents to this can usually be found wandering in the woods wearing 'fancy dress' squirrel ensembles. {photographic proof of this has been well documented in this thread... with, I'm sure, more 'proof' to follow}

There is, however, the phenomena of Dowsing.

Unless you have a "bucket of money" to throw at it, no sane person would sink a bore (or 'well') in the hope of striking water. You employ the local Dowser to first locate the best source of water and, "Wha-La", there it uncannily is! I know this to be true as I have 'the gift' to be able to divine for water, as has my father & his father before him. The local Dowser has checked my ability and independently confirmed this.

All I'm saying is that, from what I've heard, water rights in the US is a big money thing isn't it?

Gentlemen,
Please excuse my abrupt departure from our discussions last evening. Internet issues prevented my further participation and access to my research materials.

What a pleasure to see that, in my absence, solid scientific work continued by a few dedicated members.

Wagtail's reference to dowsing and Tom's scholarly mention of petroglyphs, old and new, are certainly areas of consideration. I would add that the long-held beliefs of the Native Hopi of current-day Arizona, concerning long earth fissures as pathways between worlds, are also worthy of further research. The clues are there for us to decipher if we are equal to the task.

I fear that referring to Ley Lines as being "of European origin" is Eurocentricism speaking. Perhaps our impressions are skewed by forgetting that history and pre-history are divided by the act of writing down past events, at which time they become "historical." While the development of written languages was very sparse in pre-colonial New Jersey and North America in general, the inhabitants were up to something none the less.

Wagtail's point about following the big money is very insightful. Further research along this line of inquiry should be useful.

 

[dave1949]

Rudolph!

A misconception that ignores recorded facts.

"Rudolph with your nose so bright, won't you guide my sleigh tonight?"

Are you conjecturing that Rudolph's shiny nose was not capable of sleigh guiding without the aid of pallet formations? Are we to believe that only children living within a proscribed radius of a pallet formation received gifts from Santa?

I think not. The evidence to the contrary is clear; chimneys do not singularly occur in clusters around pallet formations, they are widely and randomly dispersed.

 

[dave1949]

Hey Dave, don't you think her tail is cute?

Cute? Well, of course. However James, I must say I am surprised by your limited focus on the tail. The eyes, James, are the true window to the soul.

 

[PILOON]

My guess is that they are beacons for aerial navigation in the upcoming film re-enacting the early flights of air mail service across America.
During daylight they eyeball them and fly onto the next etc and for night flying a team of local post office workers ignite them and get paid overtime wages.

 

[stuckmotor]

A misconception that ignores recorded facts.

"Rudolph with your nose so bright, won't you guide my sleigh tonight?"

Are you conjecturing that Rudolph's shiny nose was not capable of sleigh guiding without the aid of pallet formations? Are we to believe that only children living within a proscribed radius of a pallet formation received gifts from Santa?

I think not. The evidence to the contrary is clear; chimneys do not singularly occur in clusters around pallet formations, they are widely and randomly dispersed.

You're a brave man Dave, considering that next year, you could end up with a lump of coal in your stocking.

 

[k0ua]

You're a brave man Dave, considering that next year, you could end up with a lump of coal in your stocking.

As cold as it has been lately, I am thinking a lump of coal just might be a welcome "warm" gift.

 

[stuckmotor]

As cold as it has been lately, I am thinking a lump of coal just might be a welcome "warm" gift.

One lump won't last long.

 

[smstonypoint]

All I'm saying is that, from what I've heard, water rights in the US is a big money thing isn't it?

Wagtail's point about following the big money is very insightful. Further research along this line of inquiry should be useful.

Throughout this thread, I have attempted to maintain a laissez-faire posture regarding the various pallet factions. However, I felt compelled at times to point out the lack of scientific merit of some pallet theories.

My hope was that eventually someone would have an epiphany and realize that the only scientific explanation must come from economic theory. It turns out that Wagtail and Dave have stumbled upon the idea that economics are at work. Had I made that claim at the outset, the wisdom of my claim may have been ignored.

As is well known, economic theory can be used to explain all of human behavior.* In addition, the theory also explains some animal behaviors (Economic Choice Theory Experimental Analysis Animal Behavior :: Microeconomics :: Cambridge University Press).

Steve

* Well, I will admit that we haven't figured out why people tip or exchange gifts rather than cash at Christmas, but these are trivial matters.

 

[dave1949]

One lump won't last long.

The voice of experience?

 

[stuckmotor]

The voice of experience?

Not from me. I'm nice to Rudolph.

 

[stuckmotor]

Throughout this thread, I have attempted to maintain a laissez-faire posture

Steve,
If you're too lazy to go to the fair, I don't understand how you have enough energy to type all those big words.