ALDHA Gathering 2007, Gettysburg PA

[Jack Tarlin]

In just over two weeks, the Appalachian Long-Distance Hikers Association will be having it annual hiker gathering. This year, it'll be in Gettsysburg PA, 5-7 October. The Gathering is a wonderful event, especially for anyone actively considering or already planning a long-distance hiking trip.

For more information on what will be hapening, see www.aldha.org There will be lots more information and a full listing of scheduled events as it gets closer to October.

Hope to see many of you there.

[Nest]

If I am not a member of ALDHA, can I get a membership when I get there to join the events?

[Lone Wolf]

If I am not a member of ALDHA, can I get a membership when I get there to join the events?

of course you can. you don't even have to join. but by the end of the weekend i bet you will

[Nest]

of course you can. you don't even have to join. but by the end of the weekend i bet you will

I planned on joining anyways. I figure if I am hiking the trail next year, I should contribute to the people who help maintain it.

[Trillium]

The Gathering is a wonderful event, especially for anyone actively considering or already planning a long-distance hiking trip.This is exactly why I wanted to attend. I have so much I need to learn and what better way than in person from those who have experienced it. But it's not to be. My request for vacation was denied. I am so bummed out. :(

Hope you all have a great time. I'll be thinking about you.

[Ron Haven]

In just over two weeks, the Appalachian Long-Distance Hikers Association will be having it annual hiker gathering. This year, it'll be in Gettsysburg PA, 5-7 October. The Gathering is a wonderful event, especially for anyone actively considering or already planning a long-distance hiking trip.

For more information on what will be hapening, see www.aldha.org (http://www.aldha.org) There will be lots more information and a full listing of scheduled events as it gets closer to October.

Hope to see many of you there.Is there parking for motor homes?

[Jimmers]

Is there parking for motor homes?

I believe Jester said there was a parking area across the road from the main camping area for large RV's and such last time I spoke with him. Next to an auction house or barn, not sure which. You could always email the coordinator of the Gathering, Dave Hennel, at gathering@aldha.org. to find out for certain.

[SGT Rock]

For Ron I bet they would make room somewhere.

[Wonder]

Looking forward to seeing all of you again soon!

[camojack]

Looking forward to seeing all of you again soon!
Right back atcha, sweetness! :banana

[Jack Tarlin]

Ron--

Quite a few people travel to the Gathering in RV's or campers and stay in 'em.

Hope you and the whole family can make it!!

[Ewker]

I so wanna go but can't :mad:

yall have fun and think of us poor souls who can't make it:(

[Ron Haven]

For Ron I bet they would make room somewhere.Rock.they liable to run a hillbilly like me away.Thanks Jack and Wonder,We are all planning to come to it.I will let all of you know so if any one needs a ride from down south.When I travel into that area I usually go up through Asheville on I-40 and then I-26 to I-81 and then.
:banana

[Jack Tarlin]

Try and kidnap Miss Janet on your way and bring her along!!

[Ron Haven]

Try and kidnap Miss Janet on your way and bring her along!!That may be a good idea,maybe she would like to go.

[Jester2000]

Quite a few people travel to the Gathering in RV's or campers and stay in 'em.


To support jack's claim, my description of Gettysburg from whiteblaze in 2003:


At the Billville Winter Warmer I will be leading a seminar entitled "How To Lead a Seminar," which will conclude with a slideshow of me leading a seminar.

As for Gettysburg this time of year, I think you miss out on the feel of the whole thing. With a visit in July, you get the heat (of July), the sweat (of overweight tourists), the smoke (of car exhaust), the whole package.

Plus, it's harder to envision the valiant charge of the 4th Nebraska Winnebago Regiment as they charged ponderously up Seminary Ridge. Unlike another better known charge, a retreat was called for quickly when it was determined that the Union positions in front of them had neither pull-throughs nor hook-ups.

See you all at the Doyle!

So RV's, Gettysburg? Long history. See you all there!
PS -- I have a call in to Dave. I'll report back.

[Jester2000]

I know what you're thinking. You want to bring up certain facts about Nebraska and it's relationship to the South. And then you pause, because you realize that any post involving Winnebagos at the Battle of Gettysburg can only be viewed as entirely historically accurate, or not worth parsing at all. So you buy into the whole thing.

[The Old Fhart]

Jester2000-"And then you pause, because you realize that any post involving Winnebagos at the Battle of Gettysburg can only be viewed as entirely historically accurate, or not worth parsing at all."I see the connection. When Ray and I have driven home along I-81 in VA, we've passed the New Market Battlefield State Historical Park when they are having a reenactment. With all the canvas tents and period uniforms, there is always a Winnebago nearby to set the mood.....;)

[Ron Haven]

I see the connection. When Ray and I have driven home along I-81 in VA, we've passed the New Market Battlefield State Historical Park when they are having a reenactment. With all the canvas tents and period uniforms, there is always a Winnebago nearby to set the mood.....;)It was told that winnebago was the name of an indian tribe in Wisconsin but it was the original name of a wine dot chicken.

[Jack Tarlin]

I feel complled to report that once again, Jester's knowledge of the recent unpleasantness between North and South is sadly lacking.

The 4th Nebraska, as anyone knows, was not engaged anywhere near Seminary Ridge, and in fact did not arrive on the field until late on 2 July 1863. They did, however, take part in assisting the general retreat under J.D. Imboden several days later. The use of Winnebagos proved most efficient, and it is credibly reported that not one Webber Grill or Bug Zapper was lost while crossing the Potomac.

It is gratifying to see Jester have such an interest in our nation's past, but it is unfortunate to see so many errors in his scholarship. As he continually describes himself as a "folk educator" these errors are a real shame to see. I suggest for enlightenment on Civil War matters, especially regarding Gettysburg, he should consult Wookie, our resident expert on all things historical, and perhaps Weary, who of course personally witnesed the events in question, tho he was allegedly NOT in the building when the actual Bug Zapping was in progress. At least that's what his website says.

Oh sorry, that was meant for another thread..... :D

[trekkngirl]

I am really looking forward to this event...I have never been to a Gathering before and I do plan to thru-hike the AT in 2009..Look forward to meeting some of you guys..Can' wait :)

[mweinstone]

i am the resident authority on nothing. i have more outdated useless information than any of you. my matisms can effect even the most logical of systems causeing matomorphic distress quicker than you can say," why does that guy matthewski allways look so ....................whats with that weirdo over their,...or,....hey, theirs that dumbass hiker dude who walks around makeing an ass out of himself. in fact,.. i may be the worlds most prolific crayoner. (my art is large spots of crayon). so if anyone knows less about a thing,... its me. and i say jack is right and jester is drunk. wait. switch that. then spin it. and finnaly,... lay it out smooth. there. im weirder, dumber, and bringing way way more knob creek to the gathering than all of you! any questions comments concerns or opinions may be addressed to www. your a big fat ding dong dot com.. how do you spell the letter w? doubleu. thats how you overfed collage smartys.

[Frolicking Dinosaurs]

Alas, as much as the Dinos would love to be there, we will not be able to attend this year due to the illness and surgery of She-Dino's mother.

[Frosty]

Is there parking for motor homes?
Ron, here's som info from:
http://www.aldha.org/newsletr/07fall.pdf

Redding Farm is located just 5 minutesÕ drive north of
the campus. The proprietors are used to hosting lots of
folks in tents, as it is the home of the annual Gettysburg
Battle Reenactment, which draws thousands of participants.
WeÕll have a quiet camping area in front of the
barn, and for those who are a bit noisier, there is lots of
room behind it. ThereÕs even space for those who arrive
in campers.



from the College
Follow Carlisle Street/Rt 34N,
heading north for about 1
mile. At the fork where Rt 34N
continues, leave Rt34N by
turning right onto Table Rock
Road. Redding Auction Service
is located about 2 miles
ahead. Our campgrounds are
about 1/4 mile further ahead,
on the left. Look for ALDHA
signs for parking and accessing
the camping area.
Campers and heavy vehicles
should seek to park on hard
surfaces, in particular if it has
rained recently.

[mweinstone]

gettysburg address monument. abe never stood there. never spoke there. stand with your back to the road . face the monument. walk into the feild 50 feet. small square of unmarked marble in ground approx 9 inches square by 2 inches high. thats where he stood. they dont want you walking in the feild. they wont tell you about it. im going to divudge alot of secrets about the battelfeild. i dont belive they are secret. whoever wants to stop me can. just remember who your dealing with. im the guy who told everyone to see frank loyyd wrights signature on a red tile behind the bush to your right as you walk into the guggenhiem museum in new york. same thing. they dont want folks pulling back the bush. and im going to show you all the upside down cannon. and the one with the headless nail drivin into its fusehole signifing defeat and death. and i know about the peace memrial light. more than you need to know. and i can show you bodys. lots of still freash civil war bodys. i know where they keep some. thats right. the catacombs. yeah. i know what some of you hikers are thinking. dont even think im kidding . while innocent tourists veiw the cyclarama picture upstairs,.....downstairs in the catacombs are battalions of uniforms and rifles and cannonballs and ,......other things. things only i can show you. things i learned as a youth working in those very catacombs in the summer of 1976. i remember well the fear we all felt on the battelfeild at night. as a member of the united states youth conservation corps stationed at gettysburg,....we saw things no tourist sees. we saw our two white owls murdered by one of our own after returning from the night ,....crazed. we saw,..turkey vultures that live for over a hundred years in some cases,...flying over us,...still digesting the corpses eaten in 1863. ill show you the very spot where both sides men shared water and then shared the loss of blood that gave bloody run its name. and if you look closely you can find blood stained rocks still. in gettysburg,.. around the wheatfeild,....when its red with soil and freash with seed.......you can find a bullet every three steps. who dares to walk with me along route 30 at night just by the peace memorial and look what is in the peach orchard?

[Wonder]

Um, yeah.....I"m there. I

[mweinstone]

im givin you wax lips and lonewolf wax fangs. but i might switch that. also got fudge and creek! gathering for the gathering continues today after work. hopeing the eagles self destruct,...xoxoxoxomatty.

[camojack]

im givin you wax lips and lonewolf wax fangs. but i might switch that. also got fudge and creek! gathering for the gathering continues today after work. hopeing the eagles self destruct,...xoxoxoxomatty.
And you call yourself a Philadelphian?! :confused:

[mweinstone]

hey,..all im sayin is,...you could make alot of money. i mean its a sure thing. for finances sake. they really should loose.

[the goat]

. hopeing the eagles self destruct.

they already did!

go 'skins!!!

[SawnieRobertson]

Alas, as much as the Dinos would love to be there, we will not be able to attend this year due to the illness and surgery of She-Dino's mother.

She-Dino, that is a real loss to the excitement of the prospect of this year's Gathering. I do hope that your mom's illness and surgery go fast with her being fit and able for you to attend next year's Gathering.--Kinnickinic

[Frolicking Dinosaurs]

She-Dino, that is a real loss to the excitement of the prospect of this year's Gathering. I do hope that your mom's illness and surgery go fast with her being fit and able for you to attend next year's Gathering.--KinnickinicThank you, Kinnickinic. I was looking forward to seeing you as well. My mother's health is really bad, but this surgery cannot be avoided. I pray she comes thru the surgery. I'm afraid it will kill my Dad as well if she doesn't :(

[camojack]

they already did!

go 'skins!!!
They may have redeemed themselves today: 56-21

OUCH!!! :D

[Topcat]

I can only come up for the day, can i pay at the door?

[Jack Tarlin]

Yes you can.

[Topcat]

Thanks, see you all there

[Cindy from Indy]

Okay, I'm going to come too. That's a 3 day weekend for me. I won't be able to get there until sometime in the wee hours Friday evening/Sat morning. Someone save me a tent site!! ;)

[Lion King]

Excited to see some AT folk!!!!!!!


Jester, America needs to see a Billville shirt, I forgot to get mine at our Kick off party.

[nonameyet]

I'd love to be able to go...but...ugh...transportation issues.
Anyone in the Western MD area feel like picking up an extra on the way?

[MOWGLI]

they already did!

go 'skins!!!

How about that goal line stand from my NY Giants?

[TJ aka Teej]

I'll be at the 17th Maine monument in the Wheatfield around first light on Friday -and then heading to the campground to set up weekend camp.

[Frosty]

How about that goal line stand from my NY Giants?I saw that. Great job. I'm envious. My NE Patriots have had opponents in the red zone five times and have allowed five TDs. Worst red zone defense in the NFL.

[Jester2000]

Excited to see some AT folk!!!!!!!
Jester, America needs to see a Billville shirt, I forgot to get mine at our Kick off party.

I'll bring shirts, although I'm not sure that America is ready for Billville. Has America had its shots?

[the goat]

How about that goal line stand from my NY Giants?

nice stand, although w t f was up w/ the skins play-calling??:confused:

[Jimmers]

nice stand, although w t f was up w/ the skins play-calling??:confused:

Good question. Hmm, I think I'll sit Portis for no good reason and let Ladell Betts run the ball twice. Brilliant!!:rolleyes:

Go Iggles!

[Lion King]

I'll bring shirts, although I'm not sure that America is ready for Billville. Has America had its shots?

Tequilla only, but that tastes better then Penicillian.

[Jack Tarlin]

Teej---

That's pretty neat what you're doing; everybody's heard of the 20th Maine; the 17th also deserves to be remembered. See you in Gettysburg.

[Johnny Thunder]

Go Iggles!

Hey, that's my line. Jimmer's if I see you at Gathering you're gonna get one heck of an indian rope burn!

Johnny

[Jimmers]

Hey, that's my line. Jimmer's if I see you at Gathering you're gonna get one heck of an indian rope burn!

Johnny

Age has its (few) benefits. I was saying that before you were born sonny!:D

[Jester2000]

Teej---

That's pretty neat what you're doing; everybody's heard of the 20th Maine; the 17th also deserves to be remembered. See you in Gettysburg.

I agree, although if you want to talk about not getting recognition, it's the 137th New York that got hosed -- did on the right what the 20th Maine did on the left, against greater forces.

But Ireland's report was short and to the point, and he died before the war was over.

As for me, I might see you Teej -- I plan to visit the 1st Minnesota Monument that morning, and then swing by Jack's favorite (I think) marker. . .

[Jack Tarlin]

Jester----

And let's not forget the intrepid lads from Nebraska. Their efforts that day go unrecognized, and their monument is almost impossible to find. :rolleyes:

[Pus Gut]

oh man, Lone Wolf and Baltimore Jack. I remember reading ur threads when i was planning my own nobo hike in 05.

little did i know then that i'd meet Jack in Harpers Ferry, and he'd kindly donate a maxi pad for me to wear on my stomach.

good story there.

if anyone cares: i'm in school now, but i'm going to try to make it to the gathering this year. Will be my first post-thruhike function, besides a week on a Trailcrew in Maine. Of course, this posting might count too...

i'm on myspace at myspace.com/jdgates and trailjournals at trailjournals.com/pusgut. can see some pics there of the pus gut, if u dare.

peace,

indy/pusgut GAME05

[mweinstone]

political boundrys on a globe or a map consist of ever changing lines in wonderful bright cheery colors. the grey and blue uniforms of the confederates and the union soldier looked spiffy en mass when issued. wars are studyed and learned from but sometimes glorified wrongly by those who werent there. from space, no lines are visable. no uniforms. no trace of man or war or any change other than the colors and ice sheets of seasons ever change in reality. that is,.. the reality of space.
but we live earthly lives. and we have earthly disscusions over who fought bravely and who controlled what land and peoples. is not space and its veiw of our home,...a metephisical suggestion of what maby it should be more like down here on earth and down in our hearts? who can wonder and marvel at the civil war and love the re enactments and want to dress up and shoot black powder? who can look at such a place with any but one singular race thaught. that killing of people by people took place here. not what they disagreed on,...rather the story of gettysburg is how men kill. not why. not wearing what or in what named battle. but the shock and horror of it is the death by man. thats the part i cant see past. you should remember not to kill . these folks forgot. they made no rational desicion to defend a way of life , by warring. they went out of their minds and joined a slauter. i dont like it. not one bit. its wrong to kill man. animals yes. man no. kill man and go to hell. i do belive god accepts some killers. but most,...no. with respect .

[Ron Haven]

Ron, here's som info from:
http://www.aldha.org/newsletr/07fall.pdf

Redding Farm is located just 5 minutesÕ drive north of
the campus. The proprietors are used to hosting lots of
folks in tents, as it is the home of the annual Gettysburg
Battle Reenactment, which draws thousands of participants.
WeÕll have a quiet camping area in front of the
barn, and for those who are a bit noisier, there is lots of
room behind it. ThereÕs even space for those who arrive
in campers.



from the College
Follow Carlisle Street/Rt 34N,
heading north for about 1
mile. At the fork where Rt 34N
continues, leave Rt34N by
turning right onto Table Rock
Road. Redding Auction Service
is located about 2 miles
ahead. Our campgrounds are
about 1/4 mile further ahead,
on the left. Look for ALDHA
signs for parking and accessing
the camping area.
Campers and heavy vehicles
should seek to park on hard
surfaces, in particular if it has
rained recently.Thanks,Frosty I will check and if you go to it i hope to see you there.

[Jester2000]

. . .And let's not forget the intrepid lads from Nebraska. Their efforts that day go unrecognized, and their monument is almost impossible to find. :rolleyes:

Jack -- I'll explain to you how humor works when I see you at the Gathering, as well as why I'm perfectly comfortable with the fact that you know more about history than I do.

I will attribute the fact that you leave my comments regarding the 137th New York unmolested to either

a)agreement on your part
b)the necessary research time on your part trying to prove me wrong regarding the death of Col. Ireland

or
c)the belief on your part that the less said about the ancestors of Yankees fans, the better

See you soon!

[mweinstone]

a long time ago in a galaxsy far a way,....baby tarlin was bor. thats right. boreing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
jacks more fun to dress up as a confederate soldier than he is to listen to talking about sports or politics.
one time i dressed him up as buster. the guy with the dog in buster brown shoes? yeah,..it was cool. another time i dressed him up as hillery. try it! close your eyes, now strip him to his breifs,....now dress him with your imagination! try dressing other folks and its not fun. but for somwe unknown reason,...jack makes the best paper doll in your mind ever their was. i have all kinds of outfits for jack. theirs baby hughy, the mishalin tire man,...i even dressed jack as clark kent once. but by far the funnest way to play with baltimore jack tarlin is when hes in his bruce springsteens mothers suit!

[mweinstone]

if we are to battle wits of hummor at gettysburg,.. i belive thats called the first shot,..ooooooo!

[StarLyte]

Hello friends….

As the Gathering nears and we accumulate tidbits of information on this event, we will post them here for you. (Myself or one of many individuals on this site that have been kind enough to do so.)

*There ARE indeed showers at the college campus – if you receive ALDHA’s newsletter, the “The Long Distance Hiker” you can view the college campus map, or view the 12 page PDF on the ALDHA website.

*ALDHA Gathering registration will be in the at the Gathering campground, INSIDE of the barn – yes that’s right-in the barn -and I love it- from 2-5. AFTERWARDS we’ll swing over to the CUB (see below) for more registration until 7:00 p.m. Even if you've prepaid stop by the registration tables and check out your membership record for any updates or corrections for the ALDHA Directory (for example, if you thru-hiked this year).

*There MOST DEFINITELY is an area for campers, park on a hard surface in the event of rain. We can’t be pulling you out of the mud…unless we can post the pictures of it on Whiteblaze.

*EARLY ARRIVALS can stay at the campground Thursday night.

*You do NOT have to be a member of ALDHA to attend the Gathering, but you will have to register and pay $10 per person to attend.

*Walkin’Jim is performing Saturday night.

*Gettysburg College will be on a 3 day weekend break from classes, so dining services will be LIMITED. However, the college is a few block’s walk from restaurants and Lincoln Square. We are hikers, we can do this.

*The Gathering activities will take place at the CUB (College Union Building), in particular the ballroom for the Hiker Fair and entertainment.

…please post any questions you may have…someone will try to answer them.

ALDHA welcomes everyone: hikers, dreamers and their families.

Love to all :sun

[SawnieRobertson]

And so, Starlyte, are you saying that we will not be in an auditorium for Walkin' Jim's concert?--Kinnickinic

[StarLyte]

And so, Starlyte, are you saying that we will not be in an auditorium for Walkin' Jim's concert?--Kinnickinic

I am quoting Dave Hennel, 2007 Gathering coordinator:
"...we'll utilize the ballroom for the Hiker Fair and evening entertainment."

Walkin' Jim is the Gathering's feature presentation for Saturday night. Afterwards will be the Contra Dance.

From 9-11 pm on Friday, ALDHA will have a meet-and-greet with music by the group "Voxology (www.voxology.com)"

[Jester2000]

I am quoting Dave Hennel, 2007 Gathering coordinator:
"...we'll utilize the ballroom for the Hiker Fair and evening entertainment."


The ballroom is gigantic.

[Jan LiteShoe]

From 9-11 pm on Friday, ALDHA will have a meet-and-greet with music by the group "Voxology (http://www.voxology.com)"

I'm looking forward to that. I looked at the website and downloaded some of Voxology's tunes. That's some spankin' six-string. Listen to their version of "Al Allong the Watchtower," for starters.

[mweinstone]

hi! matt weinstone here. philly hikers. question for starlyte. ms starlyte,...our readers want to know,...is it true your sweet?

question for mayor jester. mayor,..can you confirm or deny roumors circulating widely that you will be attending the festivitys of this years aldha gathering as huckelberry hound?

mr lonewolf mrlonewolf if i may ......matt weinstone , philly hikers. alot of our readers belive you are a shill for whiteblaze adding spice to a bland pot. any comment?

miss wonder! miss wonder! will you tell our readers what to exspect at this years gathering ? some in the know say that your the center of whats hip in this town......any comment?

[Mouth]

So I figure I'll throw this out there, I live about 30-40 miles east of the gathering in York, PA. I'm offering up my place if there are any hikers or trail folk who need a place to crash a few days earlier than the gathering until the start, seeing as how the hitch from Maine to PA is kinda tough, I figure if some thrus want to start hitching early I can put them up for a few days.

[Marta]

On a very mundane subject... Is there anyone in the Charlotte area who would like to ride up together?

[Peaks]

Any details on the work party?

[wallace]

Are there any trees in the camping area for hammocks?

[StarLyte]

Any details on the work party?

I was hoping someone would ask !!!

Quoted from the "Long Distance Hiker" ALDHA's quarterly newsletter....

"Volunteers will convene at Ironmaster's Hostel on Monday morning for a day of cleaning up and repair work of the Mansion and grounds. Details will be provided at the Gathering. Pine Grove Furnace State Park is only a 20 mile drive from Gettysburg."

...If you have not been to this lovely hostel, please try to attend. In February a group (http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/showimage.php?i=15299&c=661) of us meet here to do the same thing. There are many different tasks (http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/showimage.php?i=10252&catid=searchresults&searchid=10187):

-windows and sills
-checking lights and fixtures
-sweeping, mopping, basic cleaning
-basic repairs

In February we did all of the above including Matthewski (http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/showimage.php?i=15297&c=661) replaced an entire toilet.

Donna, the caretaker can be reached at: 717-486-7575
should you have any questions regarding the work or accommodations necessary afterwards.

I do not know what the work would be, but any effort made to participate in this work trip would be appreciated by all!

[Wonder]

hi! matt weinstone here. philly hikers. question for starlyte. ms starlyte,...our readers want to know,...is it true your sweet?

question for mayor jester. mayor,..can you confirm or deny roumors circulating widely that you will be attending the festivitys of this years aldha gathering as huckelberry hound?

mr lonewolf mrlonewolf if i may ......matt weinstone , philly hikers. alot of our readers belive you are a shill for whiteblaze adding spice to a bland pot. any comment?

miss wonder! miss wonder! will you tell our readers what to exspect at this years gathering ? some in the know say that your the center of whats hip in this town......any comment?

Well, it appears that we have some serious business at hand here.......sorry, the fun may have to wait. I've recently discovered that there is some suspicion surrounding Mayor Jesters actual species. Now, that is not to say that we here in Billville are opposed to animals/reptiles.....many members are just that. It is only that we Billville underlings do not believe it prudent to have reptiles in politics. Therefore the mayor will be facing a very salem-esqe trial with a jury of his peers to determine once and for all if Mayor Jester is a hiker/human, or has been a turtle disguised as a human. WOuld answer a few questions, would it not?
I encourage everyone to meet me at my tent friday night at sundown for the official mob registration and distribution of torches. Of course, if Mayor Jester really is a turtle, as so many suspect, he will be pretty darn easy to catch.........oh, and bring a big net.

[Wonder]

hi! matt weinstone here. philly hikers. question for starlyte. ms starlyte,...our readers want to know,...is it true your sweet?

question for mayor jester. mayor,..can you confirm or deny roumors circulating widely that you will be attending the festivitys of this years aldha gathering as huckelberry hound?

mr lonewolf mrlonewolf if i may ......matt weinstone , philly hikers. alot of our readers belive you are a shill for whiteblaze adding spice to a bland pot. any comment?

miss wonder! miss wonder! will you tell our readers what to exspect at this years gathering ? some in the know say that your the center of whats hip in this town......any comment?

Well, it appears that we have some serious business at hand here.......sorry, the fun may have to wait. I've recently discovered that there is some suspicion surrounding Mayor Jesters actual species. Now, that is not to say that we here in Billville are opposed to animals/reptiles.....many members are just that. It is only that we Billville underlings do not believe it prudent to have reptiles in politics. Therefore the mayor will be facing a very salem-esqe trial with a jury of his peers to determine once and for all if Mayor Jester is a hiker/human, or has been a turtle disguised as a human. WOuld answer a few questions, would it not?
I encourage everyone to meet me at my tent friday night at sundown for the official mob registration and distribution of torches. Of course, if Mayor Jester really is a turtle, as so many suspect, he will be pretty darn easy to catch.........oh, and bring a big net.

[Wonder]

Well, so apparently is you get knocked offline while posting....you get to post the same thing twice! Nice, I love technology

[Johnny Thunder]

I'll bring a pitchfork and crooked look.

[Gary]

I'll bring the scale and a duck.

[Jan LiteShoe]

I'll bring the scale and a duck.

Monty Python. Nice touch!

[SawnieRobertson]

And so, Starlyte, are you saying that we will not be in an auditorium for Walkin' Jim's concert?--Kinnickinic

So, back to my question, it sounds like Walkin' Jim's concert will be a seated-on-the-floor-of-the-Union-Hall event. In that case I'm bringing along my comfy blue Crazy Creek chair. What fun!--Kinnickinic

[Jester2000]

Are there any trees in the camping area for hammocks?

If I recall correctly, there were some trees along the northern border of the camping area, near a small creek. I'm not sure how appropriate they'll be for hammocks; the camping area is mainly a big field. How do you feel about stringing it between trucks?


So, back to my question, it sounds like Walkin' Jim's concert will be a seated-on-the-floor-of-the-Union-Hall event. In that case I'm bringing along my comfy blue Crazy Creek chair. What fun!--Kinnickinic

If the concert is in the main hall (and I believe it is) there will be plenty of chairs, although I don't think anyone will look at you strangely should you opt for the floor.

I will neither confirm nor deny my turtleness.

[nonameyet]

So about how far is the camping area from the campus? i know we are all hikers here, but reasonable walking distance away? Or, better to drive over distance wise?

[Jester2000]

So about how far is the camping area from the campus? i know we are all hikers here, but reasonable walking distance away? Or, better to drive over distance wise?

The camping area is, I believe, about 3 miles north of the college campus, which is itself just north of town. Part of the road in doesn't have sidewalks, though, so I'd say drive, or bring a bicycle. You could walk, though. It's closer to the school than what is the case in West Virginia, and probably close or just a bit longer than what is the case in Hanover.

How's that for long and vague?

[wallace]

If I recall correctly, there were some trees along the northern border of the camping area, near a small creek. I'm not sure how appropriate they'll be for hammocks; the camping area is mainly a big field. How do you feel about stringing it between trucks?



Never tried it but certainly would. I'll also bring a tent.

[jlb2012]

I think I'll bring my hammock stand - I am assuming that the area for camping is basically flat - right?

[mweinstone]

some extra information for any nervous overplanning detail lovers, and closet same. the campcground is located at 39 degrees 14 minutes 9 seconds west longitude and south by south east. their is a dome shaped one inch pebble as you aproch the apogee of the outhouse parabellum. also note blades of grass 4009224 thru 4009278 have dog doo on them so you might want to veer 9 nautical inches west and slow to mach 6 or under. other than that ,...have a blast!

oh, before i forget. their are 36 sharp twigs distributed randomly about the feild so pitch carefully!

turnning to other news,...this just in,....the doyal does not have cootys. wait,..correction,...im now being told the doyal does have cootys.
goodnight from the concrete jungle.matthewski out.

[StarLyte]

Hello friends,

The ALDHA website has put up the Gathering schedule (http://www.aldha.org/newsletr/07prog.htm)for your viewing.

[StarLyte]

Registration, of course, especially on Saturday. See Marsha.

You'll find me most of Saturday in ALDHA Central (CUB ballroom) manning the ALDHA table, dealing with merchandise, and trying to hold down the fort.

I could use help to cover the merchandise from 9:45 - 11:30 am on Saturday while I am off to host a Gathering session, and again on Sunday afternoon during the steering committee meeting. (2:30-4:30).


Thanks!
skeeter
__._,_.___

[StarLyte]

I believe there is another Gathering thread, titled: the Gathering (?) not sure. It lists rides and other tidbits.

[TJ aka Teej]

Thanks for the updates!

[trekkngirl]

Hello friends,

The ALDHA website has put up the Gathering schedule (http://www.aldha.org/newsletr/07prog.htm)for your viewing.


Thanks...just what I have been waiting on..:banana

[Marta]

Argh! I already see scheduling conflicts...where I'll want to be two or three places at the same time.

Looks like a dynamite bunch of programs!!!

[mweinstone]

gathergoers. for those who choose to gather. for those about to rock. gatherites. gatherology. the study of portapotty placement and its relationship to social development . we are gathered . dosnt gathering imply a hand, string ,cord, rubberband or spiritual tie of some kind? around a group of individuals? hence a gathered bunch. i.e., a bunch of posys? dr bronner needs a new flavor. hiker punch. it would smell like hiwian punch. okay so i owe a spelling apology to that whole pacific state/nation/island. that was a blatent desicration of the word haweyeii? wow,...even i understand the serious implications of my horrid spelling....eventually, prolly sooner than later,...im gonna piss off the wrong dude with my spelling. a contract will be put out on me. ohh im scared now. im a miss speller. shouldnt i be a mr speller? see how the coffies effect slowly turns my rant to reason? no? me neither. back to my pile of crap im assembleing for the,...yep , you guessed,.. gathering. gathering gathering gathering. im coo coo for co co puffs ya know. and right about now,..in my mind,... im on top of a mountain of co co puffs and milk is raining down and a giant spoon just cme over the horizon,...and is chaseing me! help!!!!!!


work now, rant/ gloat over my supreem gathering pack, later.

[SGT Rock]

Argh! I already see scheduling conflicts...where I'll want to be two or three places at the same time.

Looks like a dynamite bunch of programs!!!
I know. We were just sitting here trying to figure out what we want to see. Highlights:

Jester's Battlefield tour.
Jack Tarlin's Planning the Dream.
Ed Speer's hammock workshop.
and
I think the wife wants to go to the Women's Workshop.

[StarLyte]

We NEED a Whiteblaze group photo...

so...

a photographer is taking the Gathering group photo;

then the Women Hikers Group;

then Whiteblaze.

We'll need a photo of FD to hold up during that shot :D

The group photo will be accessible to ALL without charge. FYI. We'll need to group quickly so everyone stay together :banana

Love to all.

[trailangelmary]

a photographer is taking the Gathering group photo;

then the Women Hikers Group;

then Whiteblaze.

What day, what time, where?

[StarLyte]

What day, what time, where?

Hey Mary Mary !!!

ALDHA is working on that time and it will be posted on the website, and I will post it here, of course :banana

[Ron Haven]

directions from the freeway? will they be venders there that may have nice tents? anything to take kids to near by?

[Ewker]

Hello friends,

The ALDHA website has put up the Gathering schedule (http://www.aldha.org/newsletr/07prog.htm)for your viewing.

geesh, I just looked at the schedule and now I really want to go but can't :(

[Cookerhiker]

We NEED a Whiteblaze group photo...

so...

a photographer is taking the Gathering group photo;

then the Women Hikers Group;

then Whiteblaze.

We'll need a photo of FD to hold up during that shot :D

The group photo will be accessible to ALL without charge. FYI. We'll need to group quickly so everyone stay together :banana

Love to all.

Will the WhiteBlaze group photo be Sunday morning during the other photo shots?

[Panzer1]

the long range weather forecast for Gettysburg looks good.

Only a 10% chance of rain on friday, saturday and sunday.

Night time lows in the mid 50's

Daytime hights about high 70's and low 80's.

winds 4-5 mph


Panzer

[Jan LiteShoe]

Argh! I already see scheduling conflicts...where I'll want to be two or three places at the same time.

Looks like a dynamite bunch of programs!!!

What she said.

[Wonder]

Ron, there were vendors last year....but don't know about the tents. And I do beleive that there are kid programs at the parks. Also, don't forget the rennasiance faire near Hershey.

[mweinstone]

mornin wonderdear. so far i have three presents for you. two begin with w, and one with b! im makeing jester a good one tonight. and i need an idea for stonewalls gift. my tower of fun grows ever higher and higher what with kites and fudge and creek and all. im thinking of bringing a skate. we could bring my bike and a skate and tow around . its the perfect place for it. or we could concentrate our energys on not moveing for the whole weekend. note to self, panzer has cootys.

[Johnny Swank]

8am for my presentation?! I need to start drinking coffee by 5am to be awake enough for that! Can't wait to see ya'll out there.

[Ron Haven]

Ron, there were vendors last year....but don't know about the tents. And I do beleive that there are kid programs at the parks. Also, don't forget the rennasiance faire near Hershey.Thanks,I am coming with my twins.In the past I could hunt a McDonalds and let them play in the play ground and everything was fine.

[Wonder]

Bring a bat and ball......we'll get a game going on!

[mweinstone]

theres something in the air. at least the air im breathing. feel it ? thems gatherin molicules agatherin. wez abouts ta hast osels a shinndig . we got lonewolf and his promise of singing kariokie. starlytes belly dancing class should be fun. jesters dance marathon to raise awareness about ASFD will do alot to further reasearch in hopes of one day understanding and never cureing, accute springer fever disorder. and it'll be fun seeing him waltz all night long with a million partners. you donate a dollar for five minutes of danceing with him. meanwhile the dude and jones are giving a seminar called" quiet love in and aroud camp". something about not disturbing neighboring campers . jack will demonstrate charm and the goat will charm jack with storys of" forbidden hiking ". whatever that is. wonder will collect signatures for' save the mountaintops for freaking out". and i will simply embarrass myself for others pleasure. hey,..its a cheap act and i dont need props. im in , im out, your happy, im happy. over at malas tent/truck their will be winer throwing and pit construction classes. and if we are blessed with bag o' tricks , he will be giving rides. no, no pony, on his shoulders. for five bucks to be donated to the trail in pa. im givin a hundred dollars and makeing him carry me around all day. ill be selling jiffypop by the kernal. five bucks each to go to the hike with your axe foundation. each peice will be sprayed with laqure and strung on attractive fishing line. be the first on your tentsite to wear what all the big names in hikerbling wear.

[Jack Tarlin]

Just arranged my ride, Matty, will be heading down Wed. AM with Gary (Phatt Chapp) from Glencliff. See you soon. Do you need transport to DriveBy's place or are you all set?

[mweinstone]

jack,, does this look like one of those store bought matthewskis thats never ready ? why,...with nothing but the hair on my chest and this axe in my teeth i could dive out the window and run all the way to new hampshire and give you life sustaining food warmth and shelter.






maby not food. not from these breasts anyway. wait,...im not drunk, surrounded by hikertrash nor at a gathering of any type. yet im vulger and witty,...hmmmmm...must be in the air. yall hikers carry far!

[Jack Tarlin]

Someone here at Whiteblaze must be pretty familiar with Gettysburg, so here are a few questions regarding dining out:

*Where's the best coffee shop or breakfast place?
*Who serves the best steak?
*Any decent Chinese buffet?
*Where's the best normal kind of place to sit and have a drink or three?
*Any good place to watch a baseball game?

Thanx for any info; dining options at the college next weekend will be limited, so I think most folks will be doing their eating in town, so any help here would be appreciated.

[mweinstone]

the tft lcd water resistant color tv w/fm by axion is not only small and light and wonderfull. it runs on 3 different powersources and can be yours for th gathering if you say. ill just leave out 3 snickers and ill weigh the same. shown by lighter for scale. 3.5 inch screen is crystal clear.

[mweinstone]

i think i just reproduced major leauge baseball with out exspressed written permission from the commish. dino? lil help? i wanna keep raising my kid without bars?

[TJ aka Teej]

8am for my presentation?!
Just stay up all night, like many of the folks who'll be there :D

[mweinstone]

pack weeks before. all the way to launch readyness status. be able to relax the week of leaving and have no worrys or chores or shopping for this or that. comitt to a serious effort. once totally ready, with time on your hands, relax and think of stuff you can do to enhance the gathering. like choosing between a sketch book or a mucical instrument,..the music will be better for more folks. bring a kite or a ball or a frisbee. next,..hydrate and eat well and rest alot. dont show up too drained to enjoy and burn your reserves. show up with the most ample reserves of things like,... the ability to eat bacon 24 hours a day by simply having alot of oatmeal now! see/ see how listening to matthewski can leed to learning usefull tips like how to gorge properly and with enough saturated transfatty killer food. remember to stock up on sleep. its the one thing you will be useing all your reserves for. staying awake all or most of at least one night is good clean fun but requires planning and commitment to effort. now,... lets discuss all this tomfoolery im hearing that mala wont be cooking. ill give double anything raised to buy food that will be forced on mala and made cooked by his now forced hand.

[Newb]

Crazy question here: I'm coming in Friday morning from DC Area. Are there any directions to the actual campsite? All I see is that it's at the "Redding farm north of the Gettysburg College".

I hope there'll be signs or something. Also, I hope there'll still be a place left to park and pitch a tent.

[Jack Tarlin]

Newb:

Go to www.aldha.org On the main "Gathering" page, if you scroll down, there's a brochure you can print up that I believe has driving directions on it.
(I don't have a printer here right now so I can't confirm this). Anyway, this should solve your problem; write back if it doesn't!

[Lion King]

Im going to have to sneak away from my screening to hear Jester do his Gettysburg thang.

Or maybe I can get a cliff note version in Downtown Billville at night with people acting out the parts...sweet.

[Cindy from Indy]

Okay, I'm going to come too. That's a 3 day weekend for me. I won't be able to get there until sometime in the wee hours Friday evening/Sat morning. Someone save me a tent site!! ;)


All of a sudden, my job has decided to make O.T. mandatory through Nov 15th. That means all days off and vacations are cancelled and we have to work Saturdays!!! :mad:

I won't be able to make it now. I was so excited to be able to meet everyone. :(

I wish everyone a safe journey there and back and eat a s'more for me!!

[Cookerhiker]

Someone here at Whiteblaze must be pretty familiar with Gettysburg, so here are a few questions regarding dining out:

*Where's the best coffee shop or breakfast place?
*Who serves the best steak?
*Any decent Chinese buffet?
*Where's the best normal kind of place to sit and have a drink or three?
*Any good place to watch a baseball game?

Thanx for any info; dining options at the college next weekend will be limited, so I think most folks will be doing their eating in town, so any help here would be appreciated.

Damn - I've been there enough times but I can't remember the names of the places or the exact street addresses - I can only find them if I'm there. But one suggestion: in the middle of town is a square and right on one of the corners is a pub. It used to be known simply as The Pub. Now I believe it's called Century on the Square and McClelland''s Tavern. You can't miss it. Don't know about the quality of their steaks but I've liked every meal I've had there and of course they have a full range of drinks.

There is a local coffee shop on one of the streets shortly off the square going towards the Seminary but I don't remember the name either.

Sorry I'm so vague but rest assured that there are a fair amount of establishments within walking distance in the downtown area.

[Jack Tarlin]

Thanx, C.H. My guess is Jester and some other folks have probably scouted out the town pretty well, but McClelland's sounds fine. We need a good place to catch the end of the Sox game after the opening night ceremonies are done with.

[mweinstone]

theres an artillery shell in the house that was the pub or the next house. its up high faceing south in the brick. its shaped like a pointy 45 cal bullet and the size of a cannonball.basicly you got you napolion cannon, witch without we would be sending taxes to georgia. and your five mile cannon and your american made bastards. with all three, you can get in alot of trouble.

[V8]

Really sorry not to be able to attend the Gathering, but I can't ask for more time from work after getting leave for March hike - and it takes longer to go to and from PA and Maine than the workshop itself takes...bummer.
Hope it's a great time for all.

As consolation, I'll go hiking with Auntie Mame on a little piece of AT not too far from here. Oughta be fun.

[Jack Tarlin]

I might have missed it somewhere,and I don't feel like re-reading the whole thread.

Is there any sort of Whiteblaze get-together planned over the course of the weekend?

Might be nice to see everyone from WB in one place, even if briefly.

[jlb2012]

Jack - there was mention of a Whiteblaze photo shoot but other than that nada

[Panzer1]

What day are people planning to arrive? I'm probably going to arrive friday morning unless there's going to be a lot of people there thursday night. Anyone stopping at the Doyal on thursday night??

Panzer

[mweinstone]

is rich comming? do you want to come to drivebys?

[mweinstone]

bobcat and several thruhiker freinds are to doyal thurs nite on way to gath.


"to doyal" is used as "to summit"

[camojack]

What day are people planning to arrive? I'm probably going to arrive friday morning unless there's going to be a lot of people there thursday night. Anyone stopping at the Doyal on thursday night??

Panzer
I've got to wait for my gal to get done work Friday, so we'll be in late that day. Hopefully by 10 PM...

[Lone Wolf]

Someone here at Whiteblaze must be pretty familiar with Gettysburg, so here are a few questions regarding dining out:

*Where's the best coffee shop or breakfast place?
*Who serves the best steak?
*Any decent Chinese buffet?
*Where's the best normal kind of place to sit and have a drink or three?
*Any good place to watch a baseball game?

Thanx for any info; dining options at the college next weekend will be limited, so I think most folks will be doing their eating in town, so any help here would be appreciated.

Appalachian Brewing Company
East Side Lounge & Restaurant
Lincoln Diner (24 hour)
General Pickett's Buffet

just to name a few

[dixicritter]

We will be arriving early Saturday morning. Can't leave TN until the boys get off school Friday afternoon, so we're driving partway and staying in a motel in WV Friday night about an hour's drive out.

Looking forward to seeing everyone. :)

[Johnny Swank]

Should get there late Friday afternoon, assuming that I can sneak out of work early and traffic ain't too bad.

[Wonder]

Pretty sure that we're sowing up friday afternoon........I'd better, or y'all are gonna have to entertain my mother for me :-)

[Marta]

Friday afternoon. Hoping to leave in time to avoid the morning rush-hour traffic. Assuming there aren't any major snags on the way up, that would put the Liteshoe Express in Gettysburg around 4 or 5.

[Cookerhiker]

Friday afternoon. Hoping to leave in time to avoid the morning rush-hour traffic. Assuming there aren't any major snags on the way up, that would put the Liteshoe Express in Gettysburg around 4 or 5.

I hope you're bypassing the DC area and coming up I-81. If you make the mistake of driving up I-95 through DC, set your radio to 103.5 FM where you'll hear traffic reports every 10 minutes on the "8s."

[Marta]

I hope you're bypassing the DC area and coming up I-81. If you make the mistake of driving up I-95 through DC, set your radio to 103.5 FM where you'll hear traffic reports every 10 minutes on the "8s."

I-81 is the plan. The last time I tried to go through DC I somehow got off the Interstate and ended up in an interesting neighborhood. It was educational for the kids, and all, but it did take some time to find our way out of there.

[Johnny Swank]

Any other way to bypass DC other than I-81? I'm coming from Raleigh NC, and going I-81 would tack on a bunch of extra miles.

[Cookerhiker]

Any other way to bypass DC other than I-81? I'm coming from Raleigh NC, and going I-81 would tack on a bunch of extra miles.

You want to hit the DC Beltway before 1 (remember, it's a holiday weekend) so if you leave Raleigh around 7-8 AM, you're probably OK. Remember: 103.5 FM.

Regarding any other bypass, all those I can think of do add extra miles. Traveling west to Greensboro and picking up US 29 north is the best. Most of 29 is high-speed. It slows down a lot in Charlottesville where if I was traveling this way, I'd then pick up I-64 west to 81 and then north from there.

[Krewzer]

Packin' my stuff today. Leaving as early as I can get away Thursday morning. Can hardly wait. Looks like another great one.

Choosing among all the programs is going to be tough. But, according to the events schedule, the Appalachian Trail Museum, Board of Directors will meet from 1-2:30 Sunday afternoon at Masters Hall. This is a great chance to meet the board members, to see and hear what's hap'nin with the Museum, and to be involved in the process.


Y'all Come!!!

[Panzer1]

What's the earliest your allowed to arrive. I'm guessing the the camp won't let us in until a certain time.

Panzer

[Lone Wolf]

you can camp thursday nite if you want. check-in starts at the barn in the campground at 2PM friday

[warren doyle]

Looking forward to seeing several folks at the Gathering.
If anyone is up for a sunrise swim on Sunday, connect with me on Saturday sometime.

[_terrapin_]

Dumb question(s). Do folks wear name tags or what? How is a first-timer supposed to recognize others, or be recognized? :-? There's only a handful of WBers that I could recognize by face...

Also: where to stay if arriving in the wee hours of Saturday AM? Any problems "checking in" at the campground at that hour?

[Lone Wolf]

Dumb question(s). Do folks wear name tags or what? How is a first-timer supposed to recognize others, or be recognized? :-? There's only a handful of WBers that I could recognize by face...

Also: where to stay if arriving in the wee hours of Saturday AM? Any problems "checking in" at the campground at that hour?

yeah you get a name tag. but i ain't wearin' one

[Panzer1]

some people wear them, some don't.

I think its a good idea for new members to wear them so we know who you are.

Panzer

[Newb]

This is a link to the Redding farm location:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=1085+Table+Rock+Road,+gettysburg,+pa&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=97.028369,101.953125&ie=UTF8&ll=39.889192,-77.203503&spn=0.058217,0.1157&t=h&z=13&om=1

You'll see that it's several miles north of Gettysburg.

[Jack Tarlin]

Just a reminder that a lot of folks will be at DriveBy's house Thursday night. There's a whole thread on this in the "Get-Togethers" section. Hope to see some of you there!

[Cookerhiker]

This is a link to the Redding farm location:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=1085+Table+Rock+Road,+gettysburg,+pa&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=97.028369,101.953125&ie=UTF8&ll=39.889192,-77.203503&spn=0.058217,0.1157&t=h&z=13&om=1

You'll see that it's several miles north of Gettysburg.

Thanks Newb.

I'm arriving around 3PM Friday. Looking forward to meeting lots of WBers.

[Panzer1]

When you go to the Gathering:
are you going to eat your meals in a restaurant,
or are you going to make your own meals at the campsite like a real hiker would?

Panzer

[Lone Wolf]

When you go to the Gathering:
are you going to eat your meals in a restaurant,
or are you going to make your own meals at the campsite like a real hiker would?

Panzer

when in a town a real hiker goes to restaurants. there may be a few whackjobs steaming up ramens

[_terrapin_]

when in a town a real hiker goes to restaurants.

Strange but very true. :D

[Spirit Walker]

We tend to be really busy at the Gathering, spending all day on campus either in workshops or talking to friends, then participating in the evening festivities. That means we won't want to go back to the campground to cook, we'll just bring lunch with us and then grab a quick dinner in town between activities. The cafeteria on campus isn't going to be open since the students will all be gone, so it limits the options.

[Lone Wolf]

Strange but very true. :D

strange that a hiker would would eat at an AYCE buffet instead of eating pop tarts and liptons?:-?

[Wonder]

This po'azz wackjob will be one of them :-)

[Lone Wolf]

This po'azz wackjob will be one of them :-)

BUT you'll have plenty of $$ for cigarettes and beer. :) like most who plead poverty

[_terrapin_]

BUT you'll have plenty of $$ for cigarettes and beer. :) like most who plead poverty

Real hikers roll their own. A pack of Bugler costs less than $2 and lasts me a week or two on the trail. Comes with papers, too. ;) But I'm not aware of any low-cost solution to the beer requirement.

[Lone Wolf]

real hikers don't smoke and have plenty of cash

[Newb]

I'm gonna bring a mix of snacks. I plan to spend most of Friday hiking the battlefield (if I can get set up at the campground ok before noon). I'll prolly carry a sandwhich with me. I'll also bring a small grill and some grillables for the campsite. Oh, and beer. mucho beer.

Just a note, what's the water situation on the battlefield? Should I bring my water filter? (j/k)

[Wonder]

BUT you'll have plenty of $$ for cigarettes and beer. :) like most who plead poverty

I'm not gonna buy beer and ciggs in PA where I'll pay twice as much......that would be stupid. I can afford to smoke and eat by cutting corners with both.....happy camper all around!!

[Panzer1]

Is beer supposed to be legal at this campsite??
Or do we have to hide it.

Panzer

[Jack Tarlin]

Real hikers don't smoke? :-?

I've evidently been mis-informed.

[Lone Wolf]

Real hikers don't smoke? :-?

I've evidently been mis-informed.

you're a slackpacker :)

[Jack Tarlin]

Only when I can...... :D

[SGT Rock]

If I wear a nametag it will have someone elses name on it. I've been thinking of hiking the AT next year as someone else anyway LOL.

[Newb]

Is beer supposed to be legal at this campsite??
Or do we have to hide it.

Panzer

Well, it's private property...so I imagine it's legal. However, I always find that discretion pays.

[Alligator]

Real hikers roll their own. A pack of Bugler costs less than $2 and lasts me a week or two on the trail. Comes with papers, too. ;) But I'm not aware of any low-cost solution to the beer requirement.Homebrew:).

[A-Train]

Looking forward to the weekend. Should be there friday aftenoon. Anyone need a ride from NYC or along 78/81??

Make sure to say hi to me. Hope to meet more of you guys. Definately will be at a CDT presentation or two. And i'll be residing in the fun part of the campsite :)

[StarLyte]

The Gathering 2007 Group photo will be taken at 11:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. on Sunday October 9 at Memorial Field, outside of the CUB.

Let's count on 11:20-11:30 for the Whiteblaze group photo? I feel love in a group photo :-?

Unless anyone objects, we'll meet right around that same area too.

Sound like a plan?

[SGT Rock]

Sounds good. How about a Sunday lunch somewhere close too?

[Lone Wolf]

Sounds good. How about a Sunday lunch somewhere close too?

General Pickett's Buffet!

[SGT Rock]

Do they serve animal flesh?

[Lone Wolf]

Do they serve animal flesh?

piles of it.

[Lone Wolf]

www.generalpickettsbuffets.com/menu.html

[SGT Rock]

Mmmmmmm....

[StarLyte]

ha ha

That would be real nice if we could all get together for a meal.

Myself without a doubt.

[Jack Tarlin]

Well, thanx to Wolf we now know why George Pickett didn't get very far on 3 July 1863.

He undoubtedly had eaten at the Pickett Buffet.

And I hope to do the same.

[Lone Wolf]

Well, thanx to Wolf we now know why George Pickett didn't get very far on 3 July 1863.

He undoubtedly had eaten at the Pickett Buffet.

And I hope to do the same.

i'll be there Friday at 5:00

[SGT Rock]

I can't be there until Saturday at the earliest. Stupid kids in stupid school...

[Lone Wolf]

I can't be there until Saturday at the earliest. Stupid kids in stupid school...

we'll eat there Sat. too at 5:00

[Jack Tarlin]

Hell, why don't we just CAMP there, it'd save a lot of travel. :D

[Lone Wolf]

Hell, why don't we just CAMP there, it'd save a lot of travel. :D

BUFFET
Big Ugly Fat Fools Eating Together

[Jester2000]

Just checked out the weather report for G-Burg. Low to mid 80's during the day, 60 at night pretty much all weekend. 10% chance of rain each day. So stellar.

Blister's bringing Luna & Uncle Silly, Redneck's collecting Lion King from the ADT, Two Step's currently in Duncannon at Mary's. Um, who else? Chomp's flying in to Baltimore & driving up.

Forces are gathering.

[SGT Rock]

Don't head out to the battelfield without me Saturday Jester.

[Lone Wolf]

Don't head out to the battelfield without me Saturday Jester.

me either.

[Tin Man]

Sounds like you all will have a great time. While I am sorry I am missing all the fun, I am comforted by the fact that the White Mountains will be WB free for my hike this weekend. :D

[Jester2000]

Sounds like you all will have a great time. While I am sorry I am missing all the fun, I am comforted by the fact that the White Mountains will be WB free for my hike this weekend. :D

Actually, most of us have arranged for hiking proxies who will be on hand for your hike to congest the trail and generally screw with you.

Just kidding.

I think.

Sorry you won't be there. Next time, I hope!

[Tin Man]

Actually, most of us have arranged for hiking proxies who will be on hand for your hike to congest the trail and generally screw with you.

Just kidding.

I think.

Sorry you won't be there. Next time, I hope!

LOL. The Whites shouldn't be too crowded. I mean just because the Huts are all booked and it is Columbus Day weekend, that doesn't mean I should expect to see many people on the trail, should I?

[camojack]

Well, thanx to Wolf we now know why George Pickett didn't get very far on 3 July 1863.

He undoubtedly had eaten at the Pickett Buffet.

And I hope to do the same.
I might could hang out long enough to do brunch, but I've got to be in the "Military-Industrial Complex" at 11 PM on Sunday, and it helps (a LOT!) to get some sleep before I go... http://sistertoldjah.com/smilies/yahoo_sleep.gif

[Wonder]

me either.

Me three!:banana :banana :banana

[StarLyte]

Hell, why don't we just CAMP there, it'd save a lot of travel. :D


now that's funny...

the plumber eats free :D

[trekkngirl]

I am assuming that we be allowed to pull our car to the campsite,at least to unload.Is this correct??
I sure would hate to haul all this stuff a long way..:eek:

[Jester2000]

I am assuming that we be allowed to pull our car to the campsite,at least to unload.Is this correct??
I sure would hate to haul all this stuff a long way..:eek:

Absolutely yes.

[trekkngirl]

Thank you..

[Panzer1]

Can you park next to your tent??

Panzer

[Jester2000]

Can you park next to your tent??

Panzer

No, we're hoping to forgo the disaster that happened the first year that everyone was in the campground at Trail Days. Parking will be to the left once you turn off the road.

If you make the mistake of trying to park next to your tent, you won't be able to leave until all the tents that spring up around your vehicle leave. So drop your stuff off and then move the car to the parking area. Or not. Parking is right there. You can all probably carry your stuff 50 ft. or so.

[Lone Wolf]

No, we're hoping to forgo the disaster that happened the first year that everyone was in the campground at Trail Days. Parking will be to the left once you turn off the road.

If you make the mistake of trying to park next to your tent, you won't be able to leave until all the tents that spring up around your vehicle leave. So drop your stuff off and then move the car to the parking area. Or not. Parking is right there. You can all probably carry your stuff 50 ft. or so.

you're not dealing with thru-hikers here, mostly pack sniffas who ain't used to walking let alone hiking.:cool:

[camojack]

No, we're hoping to forgo the disaster that happened the first year that everyone was in the campground at Trail Days. Parking will be to the left once you turn off the road.

If you make the mistake of trying to park next to your tent, you won't be able to leave until all the tents that spring up around your vehicle leave. So drop your stuff off and then move the car to the parking area. Or not. Parking is right there. You can all probably carry your stuff 50 ft. or so.
How 'bout Harleys, then? :D

[Lone Wolf]

How 'bout Harleys, then? :D

hogs are exempt

[camojack]

hogs are exempt
Which is as it should be. :D
2374

[Lone Wolf]

Which is as it should be. :D
2374

truth be known i woulda rode my FAT BOY this weekend with the nice weather and all but i promised Wonder a ride. which is cool. 6 hours on an interstate with no windshield ain't fun

[camojack]

truth be known i woulda rode my FAT BOY this weekend with the nice weather and all but i promised Wonder a ride. which is cool. 6 hours on an interstate with no windshield ain't fun
A truth with which I am all too familiar. Get a windshield! :rolleyes:

[Lone Wolf]

A truth with which I am all too familiar. Get a windshield! :rolleyes:

they are for weenies. :)

[camojack]

they are for weenies. :)
Weenies...are they the people who want to go 6 hours (or more) on an interstate? :confused:

Or are they the ones who won't, 'cause they don't have a windshield?! :D

[Lone Wolf]

Weenies...are they the people who want to go 6 hours (or more) on an interstate? :confused:

Or are they the ones who won't, 'cause they don't have a windshield?! :D

im so full of s**t ain't i? :D

feng friggin schway!

[Panzer1]

My wife wants to know if there is going to be any shade?

Panzer

[Lone Wolf]

My wife wants to know if there is going to be any shade?

Panzer

christ. :rolleyes: bring a parasol. or get a motel

[Wonder]

I soooooo would have rode sissy the whole way up

[camojack]

im so full of s**t ain't i? :D
feng friggin schway!
Regarding some things you are, but not everything. Besides, you have other endearing qualities. :o


I soooooo would have rode sissy the whole way up
Yeah, but Lone Wolf would've been blocking the wind for you.

If you'd like, I'll take you for a li'l ride this weekend...

[jlb2012]

hogs are exempt

All right!!! Looks like I'm all set then.

[camojack]

All right!!! Looks like I'm all set then.
Yeah, you can "park" in the camping area. :D
(Or is that "pork"?! :confused: )

[Miss Janet]

You guys are even having tooo much fun just talking about this weekend... NO MORE, you hear me?? NO MORE! I am going to miss you all so much anyway... it will be easier if I think no one is having any fun. That means no one can dig any holes under any tents! There will be no air band concerts at two in the morning... and absolutely NO Hiker Karaoke!! There is to be NO "spring water" testing, at any time... There will be no storytelling!! Nothing that starts out... "This one time at MIss Janet's House... NO joke telling and NO "Show and Telling"... NO FUN!... Got it??

I think I will try to sleep again.

[trekkngirl]

Be great to see you again HOI :D

I was hoping to meet you Miss Janet.. :(

I am headed to the Gathering..see some of you tonight:banana

Pat

[Marta]

You guys are even having tooo much fun just talking about this weekend... NO MORE, you hear me?? NO MORE! I am going to miss you all so much anyway... it will be easier if I think no one is having any fun. That means no one can dig any holes under any tents! There will be no air band concerts at two in the morning... and absolutely NO Hiker Karaoke!! There is to be NO "spring water" testing, at any time... There will be no storytelling!! Nothing that starts out... "This one time at MIss Janet's House... NO joke telling and NO "Show and Telling"... NO FUN!... Got it??

I think I will try to sleep again.

The Gathering won't be any fun this year. I promise. I don't even know why we're bothering to go, since you can't be there.

PS--Are you really, really, REALLY sure you can't make it?

[StarLyte]

Hello everyone,

I'm here in Gettysburg, arrived yesterday afternoon.

Campers are arriving early and setting up at Redding Farm. Yesterday afternoon, I would say there were about 50 people here already, and 2 enormous RVs. Some campers were set up under a row of black walnut trees.

Redding Farm is private property; Civil War re-enactments take place there. HUGE field, great for letting your dogs run around too. This farm is gigantic!!!

The weather is absolutely perfect for camping. A heavy dew has fallen and there is thick layer everywhere, which will make for great photography at sunrise on the battlefields.

I drove along countryside roads last night, thru Hanover and over to Stewartstown PA where a large group of people were having a bbq and campout; they will all be driving up here this morning for the Gathering.

If you have any reservations about attending, change your mind. It's beautiful here, the weather is perfect, and the best of company.

Gotta go...sunrise is at 7:02 a.m.

StarLyte

[aaroniguana]

I dropped Fenrir off in Gettysburg late Wed night. I soooooo wanted to stay. But I have to pilot a sailboat for the blessing of the fleet in Southern MD this weekend. Maybe next year. Have fun all.

[fishinfred]

Wishin you all a GREAT weekend at the Gathering! I won't be making it this year due to an illness in the family that is keeping me close to home right now .HAVE SOME FUN FOR ME ...eh
:banana
Be Safe !
PEACE!
Fishinfred

[Gaiter]

found a ride to gettsyburg, near port clinton now, see yall there this afternoon!!!!

[gypsy]

This sux... I wish I could be there. Wolf is under strict orders to take pictures on my behalf though. I'll miss you all:(

[peanuts]

yes, me too:( everyone have fun)

[Alligator]

Have fun. I have to settle for Octoberfest tomorrow.

**Note to self, no posting tomorrow:datz .

[trailangelmary]

When you go to the Gathering:
are you going to eat your meals in a restaurant,
or are you going to make your own meals at the campsite like a real hiker would?

I went back to the campsite during all the breaks and cooked for those in the Billville area. And still had time to go to the sessions at the college. We enjoyed peanut butter soup with roasted garlic on Friday evening. Bag O Tricks made spicy jumbo hot dogs. Saturday lunch we had cheeseburger soup. Saturday Supper I made barbecued chicken and portebella mushroom pasta. And Sunday morning breakfast we enjoyed egg and cheese sandwiches. Jester's Mom brought subs for us all to enjoy on Friday afternoon. And lots of her home made cakes and pies for the whole weekend. We finally finished off the last of her scrumptious apple cake on Sunday afternoon.

In the picture attached, Gnat makes the cheeseburger soup following Mary's Instructions.

[the goat]

This sux... I wish I could be there. Wolf is under strict orders to take pictures on my behalf though. I'll miss you all:(
he followed through pretty well.

he was snapping away like a foreign tourist!:D

[StarLyte]

This sux... I wish I could be there. Wolf is under strict orders to take pictures on my behalf though. I'll miss you all:(

We have excellent photos Gypsy...posting them all tomorrow. You were missed.

I can't believe how many Whiteblazers were there! Great group photo shot !!

Thanks Krewzer for helping me on Saturday, I don't know what I would have done without you.

Thanks for the memories...priceless.

[camojack]

I went back to the campsite during all the breaks and cooked for those in the Billville area. And still had time to go to the sessions at the college. We enjoyed peanut butter soup with roasted garlic on Friday evening. Bag O Tricks made spicy jumbo hot dogs. Saturday lunch we had cheeseburger soup. Saturday Supper I made barbecued chicken and portebella mushroom pasta. And Sunday morning breakfast we enjoyed egg and cheese sandwiches. Jester's Mom brought subs for us all to enjoy on Friday afternoon. And lots of her home made cakes and pies for the whole weekend. We finally finished off the last of her scrumptious apple cake on Sunday afternoon.

In the picture attached, Gnat makes the cheeseburger soup following Mary's Instructions.
The cheeseburger soup was awesome!!! :p

[dixicritter]

I just uploaded the picture I had my son take of the WB Group to my gallery.

Check it out... http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/showimage.php?i=19012&c=661

[SGT Rock]

I had a great time - good to finally meet some of you guys and put faces to the trail names or screen names since some of you hike under a name other than your screen name.

Jester took us all for a drag (that must be what a trail dog feels like some days) aroud Gettisburg - much to much stuff to see and cover in half a day - it would take 2 to 3 days to get it all in right.

Baltimore Jack gave a great presentation on preparing for a thru-hike that gave aout a great deal of good information without telling anyone how to hike.

Jack and Wolf escored us to the southern end of the battlefield for a good view of how scary that had to be for the Confederates. I would not have wanted to be there that day.

Starylite, as usual, made everyone feel like she had been waiting at the registration table for JUST THEM the entire time she was there - what a great person!

Sorry I didn't make the business meeting because of slow moving kids. I wanted to go talk to them about trimming down a guide to the Companion - Lite edition. I have already done 1/4 of it - it isn't that hard and I work for free.

Finally, if you didn't make it - I wish I could have gotten to see you all there. Maybe someday.

[the goat]

I just uploaded the picture I had my son take of the WB Group to my gallery.

Check it out... http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/showimage.php?i=19012&c=661

damn!

second year in a row that i missed the WB group photo.

at least i wasn't sleeping this time (like last year), i had to get home to watch the redskins deliver a beat-down to the lions.
:D

[dixicritter]

There were several folks out front taking shots while the "real" photographer was getting all set. My son ends up in the "official" group shot...LOL.

[trailangelmary]

Starylite, as usual, made everyone feel like she had been waiting at the registration table for JUST THEM the entire time she was there - what a great person!


Ditto. I totally agree.

[Nest]

damn!

second year in a row that i missed the WB group photo.

at least i wasn't sleeping this time (like last year), i had to get home to watch the redskins deliver a beat-down to the lions.
:D


Yep, I missed the group photo too. Had to get home as early as possible, and even got a ticket in Virginia. I was 20 miles from the Tennessee border where I could have gotten the ticket cleared. Soooo close.

[Jan LiteShoe]

I might could hang out long enough to do brunch, but I've got to be in the "Military-Industrial Complex" at 11 PM on Sunday, and it helps (a LOT!) to get some sleep before I go... http://sistertoldjah.com/smilies/yahoo_sleep.gif

Hey Camo,
I saw you at The Picture on Sunday at 11 AM!
:)
Maybe you forgot to sleep?

[Lone Wolf]

The only thing that sucked about the Gathering were the instant mashed taters at Gen. Picketts Buffet.

[mweinstone]

first we went to the pre gathering where johnny thunder and uncle silly demonstrated the difference between normal and girly eyelashes.

note; johnny is neither sweaty or wet. these are his naturaly isosolizingly triangular lashes.

[Jan LiteShoe]

The only thing that sucked about the Gathering were the instant mashed taters at Gen. Picketts Buffet.

Well, that and the shortness of the weekend.
Time flew by.
I hated to miss the battlefield walk, and hope it and Gettysburg shows up on the radar again soon. What a terrific venue!

[Jan LiteShoe]

The only thing that sucked about the Gathering were the instant mashed taters at Gen. Picketts Buffet.

Well, and waking up to find we'd thrown up our tent under high tension electric lines.
:)
But the good news is, now I'm sterile!

[Lone Wolf]

Well, that and the shortness of the weekend.
Time flew by.
I hated to miss the battlefield walk, and hope it and Gettysburg shows up on the radar again soon. What a terrific venue!

yup. i learned a TON about the battle of Gettysburg from Jester. and yesterday learned a lot from Baltimore Jack as we toured the Confederate side. Great job Jester and Jack.

[Nest]

Well, and waking up to find we'd thrown up our tent under high tension electric lines.
:)
But the good news is, now I'm sterile!

I was wondering why anyone in their right mind would set up there knowing the lines were above. You not knowing explains your part, but a lot of people set up under them during the daytime.

[mweinstone]

photo showing normal human childs head and chomps blockhead.lol.

[mweinstone]

here we see lonewolf made small for squishing between thumb and forefinger and lonewolf normal size for full on wraslin. redwolf shown in backround for scale.

[grquinn]

of course you can. you don't even have to join. but by the end of the weekend i bet you will

I came. I saw. I joined.

Best,

G.R.

[Lone Wolf]

thanks so much fot the wax lips matty.:)

[mweinstone]

the old fart and mrs gorp were with us! kind of the apoles of the oliofactory spectrum. what with her smelling all gorpy,(everyone knows cindy dont eat gorp) and him all ,....well,....you know ,...makeing his inventions to capture and store for future generations, an energy source,......yeah,....

[mweinstone]

we had jesters,...and jester barers,....cause jesters better, bared.

[mweinstone]

we basked in the glow of starlytes beauty and suffed our faces with the stove named for her by the illustrious zelph and his amazing starlyte stove. the zelph donated a box of goodies including his hinekin cookpot and three starlytes and his other stove and lots of love. zelph, we gifted the third starlyte to matty, aka, driveby,,, who loves it.

[mweinstone]

following the prime directive of "go forth and blaze red",.....im inviting thick red hair to be billville. she is my nwest and funnest friend and im so glad to share her with you all! shes a natural like johnny thunder was,..out of the gate,...from her red billvillian birth to her thick red hair,...shes a hikers hiker and was imediatly accepted by such as the dude and johnney and stonewall and blistah and we love you redy!

[mweinstone]

we had kinnikinnik who was so adamint about useing my time machine,...that i broke down and let her. i sent her back and let her walk around for just a moment . then i brought her back. heres a shot of her both ways,....young, and really young.

[Lion King]

Great time..back in Columbus as of an hour ago...tired, but thats what I get for once again being the last one to sit up with Jester till "Bread Truck Time"

Thanks everyone for coming out to the screening, thanks for the kindness and all of the good tmes this last two days...only two days????

Seemed like a week...jezz.

BEST campus and campsite ever for this.

Great job Gourmet Dave, thanks Redneck for the transport and thanks to all ALDHA folk for the perfect weekend.

Later
LK

[Panzer1]

1) Johnny Thunder and CamoJack watch at a safe distance from the "Vortex".

2) Matthewski wraps aluminum foil around his head to concentrate the powers of the "Vortex".

Panzer

[Panzer1]

Bag-o-Tricks cooking hotdogs as hungry campers watch.

Panzer

[Panzer1]

Sgt. Rock with the Troll.

Panzer

[Panzer1]

Panzer taking Mathewski's trash home.

Panzer

[Panzer1]

Jester giving his Gettysburg tour and demostrating the correct way to salute.

Panzer

[Panzer1]

"Double canister at 10 yards"

Panzer

[camojack]

Hey Camo,
I saw you at The Picture on Sunday at 11 AM!
:)
Maybe you forgot to sleep?
I didn't get enough sleep, to be sure. :(

I was lookin' for you after the picture. I wanted to buy a copy of your book...and get it autographed. :-?

[Panzer1]

The 20 year old 6 pound external frame backpack will be retired. Being replaced with a 3 pound Granite Gear Nimbus Ozone purchased at the Gathering from HikerSupply.com

Panzer