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Re: Pray tell what is the purpose of a sleeping cap ? tikkanut #19443093 05/09/24 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,352 Likes: 35 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender Campfire Oracle ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,352 Likes: 35 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... Originally Posted by tikkanut Originally Posted by Steve If you ever slept in a tent in sub-zero weather, you'd know. exactly.......... Cold SOB in winter at high altitudes And high latitudes. If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

Re: Pray tell what is the purpose of a sleeping cap ? slumlord #19443534 05/10/24 Joined: Jun 2021 Posts: 480 Ewing KY M Mwbyler Campfire Member Mwbyler Campfire Member M Joined: Jun 2021 Posts: 480 Ewing KY Originally Posted by slumlord I wore my Midsouth Shooters Supply knit cap to the infusion lab, the juice is cold going into the vein. But my hydronic furnace keeps the house warm enough. But mine doesnt have a ball on top you into the ketamine infusion thing 🙄 google says the pompoms may have been used to protect the user's head from low ceilings, who knew.... The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.

Re: Pray tell what is the purpose of a sleeping cap ? slumlord #19443635 05/10/24 Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 10,339 Likes: 4 Idaho muleshoe Campfire Outfitter muleshoe Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 10,339 Likes: 4 Idaho I’m serprised wabi hasn’t been along to tell you his grandma used to ware one. That’s all. Black Cows Matter!

Re: Pray tell what is the purpose of a sleeping cap ? slumlord #19443660 05/10/24 Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 46,294 Likes: 15 Colorado S smokepole Campfire 'Bwana smokepole Campfire 'Bwana S Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 46,294 Likes: 15 Colorado Back to the question in the OP. A sleeping cap is a theatrical prop used to show that the actor is supposed to be in bed. A wise man is frequently humbled.

Re: Pray tell what is the purpose of a sleeping cap ? mathman #19443716 05/10/24 Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 491 Likes: 1 Colorado Limapapa Campfire Member Limapapa Campfire Member Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 491 Likes: 1 Colorado Originally Posted by mathman Keeps your greasy head off the pillow? And this keeps your high-end 600+ fill Goretex sleeping bag clean and oil free so you dont have to have it dry cleaned every few years. I use an Army balaclava, smooth and doesnt slide off.

Re: Pray tell what is the purpose of a sleeping cap ? slumlord #19443724 05/10/24 Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 5,754 Likes: 3 Orygun H Heym06 Campfire Tracker Heym06 Campfire Tracker H Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 5,754 Likes: 3 Orygun Why do the have a point on top? Is it for easy spinning of the hat? Just curious.🤔

Re: Pray tell what is the purpose of a sleeping cap ? Steve #19443726 05/10/24 Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,234 Nebraska J Johnny Dollar Campfire Regular Johnny Dollar Campfire Regular J Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,234 Nebraska Originally Posted by Steve If you ever slept in a tent in sub-zero weather, you'd know. This! ^^^^ “My horn is full and my pouch is stocked with ball and patch. There is a new, sharp flint in my lock and my rifle and I are ready. It is sighted true and my eyes can still aim.” Kaywoodie

Re: Pray tell what is the purpose of a sleeping cap ? slumlord #19443983 05/10/24 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 69,534 Likes: 24 Filer, ID Rock Chuck Campfire Kahuna Rock Chuck Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 69,534 Likes: 24 Filer, ID Quote Keeps your greasy head off the pillow? More likely it was to keep the greasy pillow off your head. When sleeping caps were popular, linens weren't changed very often. “In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” ― George Orwell It's not over when you lose. It's over when you quit.

Re: Pray tell what is the purpose of a sleeping cap ? Rock Chuck #19443986 05/10/24 Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 5,754 Likes: 3 Orygun H Heym06 Campfire Tracker Heym06 Campfire Tracker H Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 5,754 Likes: 3 Orygun Originally Posted by Rock Chuck Quote Keeps your greasy head off the pillow? More likely it was to keep the greasy pillow off your head. When sleeping caps were popular, linens weren't changed very often. Kinda like motel 6!

Re: Pray tell what is the purpose of a sleeping cap ? smokepole #19443987 05/10/24 Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 26,707 Likes: 12 Blue Ridge Mtns-Smokey Mtns R Raeford Campfire Ranger Raeford Campfire Ranger R Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 26,707 Likes: 12 Blue Ridge Mtns-Smokey Mtns Originally Posted by smokepole Back to the question in the OP. A sleeping cap is a theatrical prop used to show that the actor is supposed to be in bed. Those old style nightgowns aren't enough of a hint? FJB & FJT

Re: Pray tell what is the purpose of a sleeping cap ? slumlord #19444031 05/10/24 Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,924 People's Republik of Kaliforni... mrmarklin Campfire Regular mrmarklin Campfire Regular Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,924 People's Republik of Kaliforni... Originally Posted by slumlord And pajamas? Oh…and why do old people dress up like the derelict grandparents on Willy and Chocolate Factory? And what is the giant puffy ball thingy for? Is this most of the oldsters nowadays ? Anyway, just asking. Harmless thoughts. Tha ks good frindes You’re not bald, are you?

Re: Pray tell what is the purpose of a sleeping cap ? slumlord #19444048 05/10/24 Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 15,850 Likes: 10 ms N navlav8r Campfire Ranger navlav8r Campfire Ranger N Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 15,850 Likes: 10 ms Keeps the vampires out of your hair. 🦇 NRA Life,Endowment,Patron or Benefactor since '72.

Re: Pray tell what is the purpose of a sleeping cap ? slumlord #19444068 05/10/24 Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 4,658 Likes: 4 Northern California RUM7 Campfire Tracker RUM7 Campfire Tracker Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 4,658 Likes: 4 Northern California Blecks where the silk ones 2 keep there nappy hares from getting tangles. "The Ballpark burgers were free, why not eat them?" - Wabi-

Re: Pray tell what is the purpose of a sleeping cap ? Steve #19444070 05/10/24 Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 96,086 Likes: 19 J jaguartx Campfire Oracle jaguartx Campfire Oracle J Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 96,086 Likes: 19 Originally Posted by Steve If you ever slept in a tent in sub-zero weather, you'd know. This Wool toboggins are nice to have to add to a cap when it gets real cold also, especially on windy winter days. Last edited by jaguartx; 05/10/24. Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the left. A Nation which leaves God behind is soon left behind. "The Lord never asked anyone to be a tax collector, lowyer, or Redskins fan". I Dindo Nuffin

Re: Pray tell what is the purpose of a sleeping cap ? slumlord #19444305 05/10/24 Joined: May 2001 Posts: 18,354 Likes: 2 S. Utah Steve Campfire Ranger Steve Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2001 Posts: 18,354 Likes: 2 S. Utah Originally Posted by slumlord On the knit cap thing Why do Millennials wear them when it’s 90+ degrees walking down the side of the road? Steve, ya got anything on this? Because they're douche' bags? Carpe' Scrotum

Re: Pray tell what is the purpose of a sleeping cap ? slumlord #19444334 05/10/24 Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 19,822 Likes: 22 Central Valley NorKal FatCity67 Campfire Ranger FatCity67 Campfire Ranger Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 19,822 Likes: 22 Central Valley NorKal Splooge catcher after you pull out da wifey. Ain't no body got time to sleep in da wet spot. "Maybe we're all happy." "Go to the sporting goods store. From the files, obtain form 4473. These will contain descriptions of weapons and lists of private ownership."

Re: Pray tell what is the purpose of a sleeping cap ? slumlord #19444580 05/10/24 Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 14,753 Likes: 4 Northeast Louisiana S Sharpsman Campfire Outfitter Sharpsman Campfire Outfitter S Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 14,753 Likes: 4 Northeast Louisiana If you live long enough you might find out!! Even birds know not to land downwind!

Re: Pray tell what is the purpose of a sleeping cap ? slumlord #19444689 05/10/24 Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 9,415 Likes: 3 las vegas, Nv. L lvmiker Campfire Outfitter lvmiker Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 9,415 Likes: 3 las vegas, Nv. Originally Posted by slumlord Ok fair enough But what is the puffy ball for? Well it appears that the collective has yet to answer the question asked. The puffy ball makes it easier to remove the hat while wearing your big furry mittens. You are welcome. Stay tuned for more handy hints from Lapland. mike r Don't wish it were easier Wish you were better Stab them in the taint, you can't put a tourniquet on that. Craig Douglas ECQC

Re: Pray tell what is the purpose of a sleeping cap ? slumlord #19444701 05/10/24 Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 3,087 Likes: 7 W WMR Campfire Tracker WMR Campfire Tracker W Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 3,087 Likes: 7 Sleeping caps? Tradition started by an old Indian… to keep his wig wam. 😳

Re: Pray tell what is the purpose of a sleeping cap ? Jim_Conrad #19444718 05/10/24 Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 45,482 Likes: 28 North East Urth Valsdad Campfire 'Bwana Valsdad Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 45,482 Likes: 28 North East Urth Originally Posted by Jim_Conrad Originally Posted by Valsdad Originally Posted by slumlord I wore my Midsouth Shooters Supply knit cap to the infusion lab, the juice is cold going into the vein. But my hydronic furnace keeps the house warm enough. But mine doesnt have a ball on top No ball on top, that's a Canuck thing. They loves their toques. Friggin dingly balls. I prefer the dingle ball. Keep it up Bub and they'll make you an honorary Canadian and start charging you Canadian taxes too. You're close enough they will try to pass it off as a clerical error or their GPS mapping was affected by sunspots or something. The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men. In it is contentment In it is death and all you seek (Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni) member of the cabal of dysfunctional squirrels?