He was real.  He was a respected guy who knew a lot about how to survive in
the wilds but became a joke when he did Grape Nuts commercials:  "Ever eat a
pine tree?  Many parts are edible."  He also talked a lot about high-bush
cranberries for some reason (I guess they're good on Grape Nuts).

See http://www.teleport.com/~wildfood/euellgibbons.html

:)
C

----- Original Message -----
From: Susan Carmack <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, March 16, 2001 1:07 AM
Subject: pinetree eater


> Hi All,
> Has anyone heard of a person by the name of Uell Gibbions who ate
pinetrees
> or is this an urban myth?
> Thank you in advance.
>
> wonderful list!
>
> All the best,
> Susan