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"Ducks" not "Bunnies"

PostPosted: Mon May 16, 2011 8:21 pm
by Marmaduke
In reading the various books that I have, the term "bunnies" were used in place of "cairns". Seems at least up throught the late 70's, "bunnies" was the term used but I can't find any history on why that word was used. Anybody know? And probably who really cares? But........ :?:

Re: "Bunnies"

PostPosted: Mon May 16, 2011 8:53 pm
by Bob Sihler
Maybe because on some trails they seem to needlessly multiply everywhere?

Re: "Bunnies"

PostPosted: Mon May 16, 2011 9:29 pm
by Tonka
Is it Bun-ees or Boon-ees?

Re: "Bunnies"

PostPosted: Mon May 16, 2011 10:32 pm
by Alpinist
I never heard the word bunnies used to describe cairns but my friends and I always called them "ducks". Perhaps they are regional terms, eastern US vs western US. Or Europe?

Edit: There is no mention of any bunnies on Wikipedia.

Re: "Bunnies"

PostPosted: Mon May 16, 2011 11:14 pm
by Marmaduke
Alpinist wrote:I never heard the word bunnies used to describe cairns but my friends and I always called them "ducks". Perhaps they are regional terms, eastern US vs western US. Or Europe?

Edit: There is no mention of any bunnies on Wikipedia.


No wonder I couldn't find it. That impeckable memory I have is obviosuly failing me- Ducks.

Re: "Ducks" not "Bunnies"

PostPosted: Tue May 17, 2011 4:42 am
by Sierra Ledge Rat
Ducks and cairns are the only terms I have heard or used since about 1970.

Although I have been known to use the phrase "god damn fucking cairns" with considerable frequency.

Re: "Ducks" not "Bunnies"

PostPosted: Tue May 17, 2011 11:00 am
by Bob Sihler
Yeah, I've only heard "ducks" and "cairns," too.

Marmaduke, maybe you need to spend more time on SP on Easter so you'll learn the difference between ducks and bunnies; the Easter basket isn't cutting it. :wink:

Re: "Bunnies"

PostPosted: Tue May 17, 2011 4:34 pm
by MoapaPk
Marmaduke wrote:No wonder I couldn't find it. That impeckable memory I have is obviosuly failing me- Ducks.


Ducks do peck, but not as much as geese.

Re: "Ducks" not "Bunnies"

PostPosted: Tue May 17, 2011 8:07 pm
by Rob
I can't find any history on why that word was used. Anybody know?


Because they look like ducks.

Re: "Ducks" not "Bunnies"

PostPosted: Fri May 20, 2011 4:56 am
by Arthur Digbee
In the US, I've heard "ducks" and "cairns."

But in Iceland they're called "priests" -- because they show others the way, but never go there themselves.

Re: "Ducks" not "Bunnies"

PostPosted: Fri May 20, 2011 5:21 pm
by Hotoven
I usually call them Liberals and dismember them!

- (That one was for you Marmaduke!)

(Disclaimer: I know about 95% of SP would not like this statement so please do not take offense. No harm intended, merely a joke).