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max patch
01-15-2008, 09:45
Webcasting?

If Georgia Girl Lives hikes on in.....

Sly
01-15-2008, 09:56
Great, :) I'll add you now...


Sly --

I'm coming so SoRuck and am not on the list

Fran Wilson

granny franny

Thanks!

Sly
01-15-2008, 09:57
If Georgia Girl Lives hikes on in.....

Is Georgia Girl coming? (no pun intended ;))

max patch
01-15-2008, 10:19
Is Georgia Girl coming?

Well....from the website:

"I'm a model and I live in Atlanta Georgia USA... Right now I'm hiking the Appalachian Trail".

Do I need to install any special software to catch the show?

Hooch
01-15-2008, 10:21
Is Georgia Girl coming? One can only hope. :eek:

Hooch
01-15-2008, 10:23
Well....from the website:

What website? Did I miss something?

max patch
01-15-2008, 10:24
What website? Did I miss something?

Shhh...mods will zap ya.

Sly
01-15-2008, 10:30
Shhh...mods will zap ya.

I'm the mod here! ;)

Hooch
01-15-2008, 10:30
Shhh...mods will zap ya.No they








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max patch
01-15-2008, 10:33
No they








....

Good one!

Actually, looks like the *ahem* interesting material has been removed as Georgia Girl and webcam hike northward.

Hooch
01-15-2008, 10:38
Good one!

Actually, looks like the *ahem* interesting material has been removed as Georgia Girl and webcam hike northward.
Thank you, thank you very much.

Sly
01-15-2008, 10:47
Max are you coming up so we can prove, once and for all, you're not Wingfoot? :D

max patch
01-15-2008, 10:50
Max are you coming up so we can prove, once and for all, you're not Wingfoot? :D

Thanks for the compliment!!!

Marta
01-15-2008, 12:09
No.... but thats what accountants are for!

My clothes/shoes are packed, my gear for yard sale is packed. I have a just a few of the food items to pick up and saving the cooking for Thursday. I have obligations Friday morning, and a 6 hour drive to NOC. I cant afford to be doing this stuff 'last minute' this time!

but I have made 'to-do' lists for everything so as not to forget anything!

You're putting me to shame, Lady.

Tin Man
01-15-2008, 12:17
(Didn't you make alcohol stoves a long time ago? I think back in '02 I bought 2 from you, found out about you on the AT-L ? I still have mine.)



Not me. Dang, how many Tin Men are there?

Sly
01-15-2008, 12:21
Nahhhh.

(Didn't you make alcohol stoves a long time ago? I think back in '02 I bought 2 from you, found out about you on the AT-L ? I still have mine.)




Not me. Dang, how many Tin Men are there?

Ah, StarLyte, you should know George aka Tinman, the guy that makes and sells stoves, he's the treasurer for ALDHA! You know that Org you're membership secretary of!

TunesKnits
01-15-2008, 12:41
Can anyone tell me how the yard sale at the SoRuck is going to work? I may have a few things to bring...

Tunes

Sly
01-15-2008, 12:46
Can anyone tell me how the yard sale at the SoRuck is going to work? I may have a few things to bring...

Tunes

A work in progress but most likely after the presentations on Saturday afternoon, before dinner, you'll be able to display your gear in Kleinrath Hall.

That will allow a couple hours to swap, sell etc.

I've been back and forth with Cuffs on this trying for the best solution. We also have the raffle, where I think, winners will be picked after dinner, just before the PM activities.

Miss Janet
01-15-2008, 17:45
I remember him and at least one other Tin Man and a Tin Cup... Names may repeat but you all are unique...

Did I just see a NEW lonewolf posting???? Somebody should warn him about that name...

Cuffs
01-15-2008, 17:50
Um Sly... LW...

I really wanted to do the hike but Im not sure I can last the whole time... According to site it is from 730 AM to 100 AM

Skidsteer
01-15-2008, 18:01
Um Sly... LW...

I really wanted to do the hike but Im not sure I can last the whole time... According to site it is from 730 AM to 100 AM

Shhh!

Don't razz the coordinator about spelling/typos or you'll end up organizing SoRuck '09. :D

eArThworm
01-15-2008, 18:02
Looking hard at the spreadsheet to find something I can bring (from Florida, unrefrigerated, and not needing cooking) for lunch and/or dinner Saturday. Do we need catsup, mustard, pickles for lunch sandwiches? Grated romano for dinner? Another dessert for either? What about any of those? or do you see gaps anywhere else? Please help! :-O

Lilred
01-15-2008, 18:31
I remember him and at least one other Tin Man and a Tin Cup... Names may repeat but you all are unique...

Did I just see a NEW lonewolf posting???? Somebody should warn him about that name...


Tin Can Stove Man was mentioned in a trail journal I read a long time ago. He was the one that made stoves for people as he hiked up the trail. I'm thinking this was back in the '80's, before alcohol stoves were common on the trail. I may have the years wrong, but I'm pretty sure alky stoves were a new idea on the trail when he was making them.

I have a stove made by him, but haven't used it yet.

Frolicking Dinosaurs
01-15-2008, 18:33
Um Sly... LW...I really wanted to do the hike but Im not sure I can last the whole time... According to site it is from 730 AM to 100 AMI Chuck Norris leading this hike?

Sly
01-15-2008, 20:18
Um Sly... LW...

I really wanted to do the hike but Im not sure I can last the whole time... According to site it is from 730 AM to 100 AM


Shhh!

Don't razz the coordinator about spelling/typos or you'll end up organizing SoRuck '09. :D

What typo? I think she's imagining things! ;)

Cuffs
01-15-2008, 20:20
Honestly, I didnt find it, it was pointed out to me...

Sly
01-15-2008, 20:25
Honestly, I didnt find it, it was pointed out to me...

No problem. All fixed. I think that's the last! :o

ofthearth
01-15-2008, 20:30
I've got a box of large garbarge bags a box of small garbarge bags and a bundle(6 or 8 rolls) of paper towels I'm bringing (can't get spread sheet to work)




ofthearth

Sly
01-15-2008, 20:32
I've got a box of large garbarge bags a box of small garbarge bags and a bundle(6 or 8 rolls) of paper towels I'm bringing (can't get spread sheet to work)

ofthearth

I'll put you in. Thanks.

Trillium
01-16-2008, 00:43
That's what I didn't do. I need to see if I have anything for the yard sale. I still have to figure out what I'm going to make for the pot luck Friday night, too. Any suggestions?Sweet potato mash. :banana

Doughnut
01-16-2008, 05:58
I am not able to leave until after work Friday night, therefore I will not arrive until around midnight friday.
Since I'll miss the pot luck dinner, what should I contribute? I was thinking paper towels, mabe chips and such for snacks throughout the weekend??

First time to SORUCK, I need suggestions,

Dough Nut

Hooch
01-16-2008, 06:02
Sweet potato mash. :bananaYeah.....um......I don't think that's gonna work. I really dislike sweet potatoes in any form. I'm pretty sure I'll find something to bring, maybe some of my world-famous roasted red bell pepper and bean dip. Yum! Oh well, I've got til Friday morning. No rush.

Frolicking Dinosaurs
01-16-2008, 08:44
Rearly packed :D - I resemble that remark.

I'm unpacking from the Atlanta trip and repacking for SORUCK - and I just put two gallons of FD's skinny vegan veggie soup and a gallon of FD's meatballs with sauce in the freezer. I'll be bring those in my big cooler so they won't take up the limited fridge space at the ruck.

No Papaw Dino this time - he is afraid to leave his 91 yo sister for that long. She still lives alone, but he goes and does things like bring in her mail, change light bulbs, do yard work and such --- their love for each other is a tribute the values instilled by my grandparents - a wonderful pair that reminded me if the missing Bryants.

Trillium
01-16-2008, 08:53
Yeah.....um......I don't think that's gonna work. I really dislike sweet potatoes in any form. I'm pretty sure I'll find something to bring, maybe some of my world-famous roasted red bell pepper and bean dip. Yum! Oh well, I've got til Friday morning. No rush.
well, I LOVE red bell peppers, and roasted in a bean dip sounds yummy!

Ewker
01-16-2008, 09:59
Sweet potato mash. :banana


I'll 2nd that

Lone Wolf
01-16-2008, 10:33
i'm bringin' my favorite for all to enjoy
http://thewvsr.com/porkbrains.htm

Frolicking Dinosaurs
01-16-2008, 10:41
i'm bringin' my favorite for all to enjoy
http://thewvsr.com/porkbrains.htm:eek: Did you buy stock in a cardiological practice?

mrc237
01-16-2008, 11:54
Nuh-unh got ole collie down to 165!!!!

Lilred
01-16-2008, 11:57
i'm bringin' my favorite for all to enjoy
http://thewvsr.com/porkbrains.htm

Wondering what the heck this is..... I'm at school and the website is blocked due to adult material. Hmmmmmm :-?

Sly
01-16-2008, 11:59
Wondering what the heck this is..... I'm at school and the website is blocked due to adult material. Hmmmmmm :-?

Armour Pork Brains in Milk Gravy. Yum.... but not for children. :eek:

Almost There
01-16-2008, 12:13
I have a stomach ache just looking at it!

Hooch
01-16-2008, 12:22
i'm bringin' my favorite for all to enjoy
http://thewvsr.com/porkbrains.htm


I have a stomach ache just looking at it!Great stuff with scrambled eggs! Yum! :D

Sly
01-16-2008, 12:24
I just got all the name tags printed. 128 Total. If you're not on the list, you're SOL! :D

Name Tag List (http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showpost.php?p=501316&postcount=468)

Trillium
01-16-2008, 12:24
here's what I'm looking forward to:




http://www.clipartof.com/images/emoticons/xsmall2/2407_group_hug.gif


http://www.clipartof.com/images/emoticons/xsmall2/2407_group_hug.gif

alright, I'm not quite sure which icon to use to post a clip art pic so 2 of the above are probably incorrect. Mod, please feel free to edit since I haven't re-upped my donation yet.

and if none of them come out, it's a group hug smilie :)

Hooch
01-16-2008, 12:33
If you're not on the list, you're SOL! :D

Name Tag List (http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showpost.php?p=501316&postcount=468)

You know that's kind of a good trail name. :rolleyes: Any takers?

Lone Wolf
01-16-2008, 12:35
i'm changing mine to FOS

Dancer
01-16-2008, 12:36
You know that's kind of a good trail name. :rolleyes: Any takers?

Give it to the last one in pot luck dinner line! All the good stuff will be gone.

hehehehe

Dancer
01-16-2008, 12:37
i'm changing mine to FOS

.....nah, changed my mind....no comment *S*

jlb2012
01-16-2008, 12:38
i'm changing mine to FOS

well at least its not POS

Tin Man
01-16-2008, 12:38
i'm changing mine to FOS

That might get confusing as there seems to be a bunch of those...along with Dillweeds.

Hooch
01-16-2008, 12:38
i'm changing mine to FOS


Give it to the last one in pot luck dinner line! All the good stuff will be gone.

heheheheLOL.......both great suggestions. Doc has suggested changing mine to Backblast. I won't say why, but don't stay behind me on the Saturday long hike. :D

Lone Wolf
01-16-2008, 12:39
Lone FOSPOS

Dancer
01-16-2008, 12:41
Lone FOSPOS

I don't care who you are...that there's funny!

Dancer
01-16-2008, 12:42
:D Sorry.... I'm dating a guy originally from Georgia that talks like Larry the Cable Guy and it's rubbing off.....

Lone Wolf
01-16-2008, 12:45
:D Sorry.... I'm dating a guy originally from Georgia that talks like Larry the Cable Guy and it's rubbing off.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxXTkQO9PTM :)

jlb2012
01-16-2008, 12:47
hey - is anyone bringing a hidden voice recorder so that we can get an archive of this year's joke session posted on the forum?


Oh Cuffs .....






j/k

Hooch
01-16-2008, 12:49
hey - is anyone bringing a hidden voice recorder so that we can get an archive of this year's joke session posted on the forum?


Oh Cuffs .....






j/kOught to pick out someone to roast every year and post it. Oh man. Ouch. :datz

Lone Wolf
01-16-2008, 12:50
...........

D'Artagnan
01-16-2008, 12:54
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxXTkQO9PTM :)


Bed, beer, and a blonde -- now there's a store I wouldn't mind shopping at.

Hooch
01-16-2008, 12:57
Bed, beer, and a blonde -- now there's a store I wouldn't mind shopping at.It'd make it easy to buy for all your friends special occasions......birthdays, Christmas, divorces, etc. Gift certificate!! :-?

Cuffs
01-16-2008, 12:58
Got it covered HOI!

Dancer
01-16-2008, 13:03
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxXTkQO9PTM :)

yep, that's it... I love it.

Sly
01-16-2008, 13:06
Got it covered HOI!

As instructed, I punched a hole in the U on Cuffs in your name tag for the secret camera! :D

Cuffs
01-16-2008, 17:33
SNORT! Thats funny!

Lone Wolf
01-16-2008, 17:46
Hey Sly, a place to watch the games Sunday http://www.noc.com/resort_pub.html

Roots
01-16-2008, 17:53
Hey Sly, a place to watch the games Sunday http://www.noc.com/resort_pub.html

Paddler's Pub is a pretty cool place.

Sly
01-16-2008, 17:57
Hey Sly, a place to watch the games Sunday http://www.noc.com/resort_pub.html

Sweet, the NOC was already awesome but getting better.

Cuffs
01-16-2008, 18:05
I spent a lot of time in there during GAF in October! Its great! There were some kayakers and they let them play their dvds on the big screen! Maybe we could do that too? And a pool table!

Lone Wolf
01-16-2008, 18:07
hope it will be open. gotta watch the Cheatriots kick some azz

Sly
01-16-2008, 18:08
I spent a lot of time in there during GAF in October! Its great! There were some kayakers and they let them play their dvds on the big screen! Maybe we could do that too? And a pool table!

Yeah, I hope it's open. I just tried to call but I couldn't get through past the automated operator. I'll try again in the morning.

Added: Found the correct ext. For 2008 they don't open until April. I'll call in the morning and see if they can open for limited hours next weekend, or ateast let us watch the Super Bowl on TV.

PS I can play DVD's with the digital projector and a portable DVD player (or laptop) on the large screen in Kleinrath Hall

Cuffs
01-16-2008, 18:11
I do believe they will be open! Last year, their website had seasonal hours, that is no longer there, but has their regular dinner hours... Hmmmmm.

Miss Janet
01-16-2008, 18:46
I guess I am having a phone issue... I emailed you about that question and I got your message afterwards that you were going shopping... Try to call me again if you see this tonight. 423-743-1932

camojack
01-16-2008, 19:47
As instructed, I punched a hole in the U on Cuffs in your name tag for the secret camera! :D
So...how secret is that? :confused:

Trillium
01-16-2008, 23:24
Hey Sly, a place to watch the games Sunday http://www.noc.com/resort_pub.html
I wonder if they get the Big Ten Network. I want to watch the Michigan State v Minnesota basketball game.

Go GREEN!

Sly
01-16-2008, 23:35
So...how secret is that? :confused:

Oh damn, busted. :mad: That wasn't supposed to be posted in a public forum, I thought I PM'ed Cuffs our secret plan. Hold on while I use my shoe phone to implement plan B.

Frolicking Dinosaurs
01-16-2008, 23:43
Oh damn, busted. :mad: That wasn't supposed to be posted in a public forum, I thought I PM'ed Cuffs our secret plan. Hold on while I use my shoe phone to implement plan B.Oh, just skip plan B... most of the stuff worth filming happens after several PBRs or some (legally tax stamped) 'shine... no one will be able to see Cuffs' nametag much less the camera.

Hooch
01-16-2008, 23:47
...... most of the stuff worth filming happens after several PBRs......People still drink that stuff? Out of the can, too I bet. Yuk!

gungho
01-16-2008, 23:49
People still drink that stuff? Out of the can, too I bet. Yuk!
Well ya know:)

Hooch
01-16-2008, 23:55
Well ya know:)Come see me at SoRuck and let me introduce you to Mr. Sam Adams Cherry Wheat. :D

gungho
01-17-2008, 00:06
Come see me at SoRuck and let me introduce you to Mr. Sam Adams Cherry Wheat. :D
Met him before LLOOOVVE IT:D

Hooch
01-17-2008, 00:09
Come see me at SoRuck and let me introduce you to Mr. Sam Adams Cherry Wheat. :D
Met him before LLOOOVVE IT:DYou and Roots come have one on me then. Doc and I are in Kephart 5.

gungho
01-17-2008, 00:19
You and Roots come have one on me then. Doc and I are in Kephart 5.
THat's weird I believe we are in Kephart 4:)Party:D

Gaiter
01-17-2008, 00:31
okay, my famous apple dumplings are made (well they aren't famous to yall yet, but if i show up at a family reunion w/o these, i'll get hell for it, and those old ladies can get mean!) i'm working alllllll day tomorrow into the wee hrs of fri, so thats why i had to make my dumplings so early.

where is the nearest store on the way coming from Charlotte to pick up ice cream, and will there be room to store the ice cream???????

can't wait till friday!!!!!!!! seee everyone there!!!

gungho
01-17-2008, 00:40
Take Bryson City exit go to second light turn left and go about 1/2 mile and Ingles will be on your left

Sly
01-17-2008, 00:53
where is the nearest store on the way coming from Charlotte to pick up ice cream, and will there be room to store the ice cream???????

can't wait till friday!!!!!!!! seee everyone there!!!

It's going to be cold. You'll be able to store the ice cream outside! :banana

Lone Wolf
01-17-2008, 09:11
2lbs. bacon, 2lbs. sausage

headin' to Sams Club shortly to get mass quantities of bacon, sausage and god knows what else for the Ruck

Sly
01-17-2008, 09:14
headin' to Sams Club shortly to get mass quantities of bacon, sausage and god knows what else for the Ruck

Good man. How are the roads up there, any snow?

Lone Wolf
01-17-2008, 09:25
an inch or so on the ground. roads are clear

Ewker
01-17-2008, 09:52
Come see me at SoRuck and let me introduce you to Mr. Sam Adams Cherry Wheat. :D


hope you have enough for everyone :D

Ewker
01-17-2008, 09:53
I wonder if they get the Big Ten Network. I want to watch the Michigan State v Minnesota basketball game.

Go GREEN!

Trillium, you will be in the south. The SEC rules here ;)

Sly
01-17-2008, 09:55
Trillium, you will be in the south. The SEC rules here ;)

North Carolina doesn't have any one in the SEC. ;)

Ewker
01-17-2008, 09:58
North Carolina doesn't have any one in the SEC. ;)


that is because they couldn't hang in the SEC :p

Hooch
01-17-2008, 10:04
North Carolina doesn't have any one in the SEC. ;)


that is because they couldn't hang in the SEC :pI dunno about that, my Boys in Blue (Carolina Blue, that is. :D 17-0) put a pretty solid whoopin on Kentucky last month. As a matter of fact, they spanked UK pretty hard the last 4 years in a row. Doesn't say a lot for the so-called winningest team in NCAAB now does it?

Sly
01-17-2008, 10:07
Just let it be known BC (ACC) beat Michigan State in the Champs Sports Bowl.

Marta
01-17-2008, 11:23
Just let us know when all these games are going on so we can have the Women Hikers get-together then. Although there are those in the WH that would probably want to watch the game(s).

Lilred
01-17-2008, 11:39
didn't know we were going to the ruck to watch TV. C'mon guys, turn it off and forget about it. Football is for weenies anyways.

< running and hiding behind Marta>

Hooch
01-17-2008, 11:43
didn't know we were going to the ruck to watch TV. C'mon guys, turn it off and forget about it. Football is for weenies anyways.

< running and hiding behind Marta>I'm not a huge football fan, but I'd rather hike than watch football any day of the week! :D **Joins forces with Marta and LilRed**

Cuffs
01-17-2008, 11:52
OK, now all of you have shown how much you dont know about it... its basketball!

Ewker
01-17-2008, 11:56
OK, now all of you have shown how much you dont know about it... its basketball!

actually there are 2 football games on this weekend...both are for conference championship to see who plays in the Super Bowl :banana

Sly
01-17-2008, 11:57
Just let us know when all these games are going on so we can have the Women Hikers get-together then.

The NFL Conference games Sunday afternoon at 3 and 6:30PM.

But that's not the best part all the cabins have Direct TV this year! :D

Lone Wolf
01-17-2008, 11:58
The NFL Conference games Sunday afternoon at 3 and 6:30PM.

But that's not the best part all the cabins have Direct TV this year! :D

****in A!!

Sly
01-17-2008, 12:04
****in A!!

Yeah, great news. I'm sure EZ will be glad to hear it.

The Pub won't be open though, it's being painted and renovated. Maybe next year at Ruck time. River's End and the General store will be open, as will the Outfitter.

Lone Wolf
01-17-2008, 12:05
Yeah, great news. I'm sure EZ will be glad to hear it.

The Pub won't be open though, it's being painted and renovated. Maybe next year at Ruck time. River's End and the General store will be open, as will the Outfitter.

screw the pub. we make our own wings and stuff and save money

Sly
01-17-2008, 12:07
screw the pub. we make our own wings and stuff and save money

Sounds like a plan!

Spirit Walker
01-17-2008, 12:18
Snow is falling steadily and sticking on the roads. We were supposed to leave two hours ago, before the snow got bad, but we got side-tracked. This will be an interesting journey. I hope we make it.

Sly
01-17-2008, 12:27
Snow is falling steadily and sticking on the roads. We were supposed to leave two hours ago, before the snow got bad, but we got side-tracked. This will be an interesting journey. I hope we make it.

I think the further south you get, the better it will be. Drive safely

Wonder
01-17-2008, 12:54
Should I bring the stuff to make my famous wing sauce??? I'll make it if someone brings the chicken!

Wonder
01-17-2008, 12:55
Are we going to be seeing icy roads down there?? i have a car that in not really ment for slick conditions

Chaco Taco
01-17-2008, 12:57
Man, forget ya'll. I have been coming down with some mountain fever and wish I could just say, Screw it, Im going to the Ruck. This sucks!

Sly
01-17-2008, 12:58
Are we going to be seeing icy roads down there?? i have a car that in not really ment for slick conditions

Should be fine by tomorrow. Just take it easy.

Hooch
01-17-2008, 17:37
Ok, I finally decided what to bring. I'm bringing my roasted red bell pepper and white bean dip and chips for the potluck. For Sunday breakfast, I'm making goat cheese grits with salsa verde. Other than that, I'm bringing kitchen knives, measuring cups, a vegatable peeler, tongs, a spider, and a large pot with lid. Hope that's enough. See y'all tomorrow. :banana

Nightwalker
01-17-2008, 17:57
When did I refer to Jesus?

I thought that you were "amen"-ing Woofies stuff about being grateful that the church group wasn't going to be there. If I was misunderstanding, sorry about that. You may have meant any group in general.

He goes out of his way to offend, and that sets the trigger break a little lighter. Sorry if I covered you with the same tarp.

Trillium
01-17-2008, 19:26
Just let it be known BC (ACC) beat Michigan State in the Champs Sports Bowl.
Just let it be known that Michigan State beat BC in the NCAA National Hockey Championship :sun

Lilred
01-17-2008, 19:56
OK Brownies are baked, Walnuts are made, Candied Kielbasa is cooking and my world famous spaghetti sauce is in the freezer. Now I just gotta pack. I may be too excited to sleep. My first Ruck WOOOHOOO!!!!!

Hooch
01-17-2008, 20:06
OK Brownies are baked, Walnuts are made, Candied Kielbasa is cooking and my world famous spaghetti sauce is in the freezer. Now I just gotta pack. I may be too excited to sleep. My first Ruck WOOOHOOO!!!!!Same here, LilRed, it'll be my first Ruck as well. I just got done making my bean dip and doing my last minute packing. Ready to rock in the morning! Yay! I hear it.....do you? Did someone call for the Dancing Banana? I think so! :banana:banana:banana:banana:banana

Lilred
01-17-2008, 20:12
OK Brownies are baked, Walnuts are made, Candied Kielbasa is cooking and my world famous spaghetti sauce is in the freezer. Now I just gotta pack. I may be too excited to sleep. My first Ruck WOOOHOOO!!!!!

Hooch
01-17-2008, 20:16
OK Brownies are baked, Walnuts are made, Candied Kielbasa is cooking and my world famous spaghetti sauce is in the freezer. Now I just gotta pack. I may be too excited to sleep. My first Ruck WOOOHOOO!!!!!


OK Brownies are baked, Walnuts are made, Candied Kielbasa is cooking and my world famous spaghetti sauce is in the freezer. Now I just gotta pack. I may be too excited to sleep. My first Ruck WOOOHOOO!!!!!
Double posts are cool. :D

Sly
01-17-2008, 20:36
Just let it be known that Michigan State beat BC in the NCAA National Hockey Championship :sun

LOL... Got me there. :o

Lilred
01-17-2008, 20:37
Double posts are cool. :D

Sorry bout that. My posts aren't going thru when I use the quick post. guess I tried it too many times. This thread that busy.

Lone Wolf
01-17-2008, 20:56
I thought that you were "amen"-ing Woofies stuff about being grateful that the church group wasn't going to be there. If I was misunderstanding, sorry about that. You may have meant any group in general.

He goes out of his way to offend, and that sets the trigger break a little lighter. Sorry if I covered you with the same tarp.

i don't go outa my way to offend. i say stuff and you and other weak ones take offense. i'm glad the witnessing, born agains ain't gonna be there. lighten up frank. :)

gungho
01-17-2008, 21:00
I know this is the wrong thread.At one time I thought I saw a thread for carpooling to Soruck?? Anyway,had a fellow WBer give me a call that lives right around the SC\NC border and his ride backed out on him last minute. Anyone have room for 1 more,If so I have his info.

Hooch
01-17-2008, 21:20
Ok, it's official, I'm Super Dad. This evening, I've managed to do a couple loads of laundry, got them dried, folded and put away, helped my kiddo with home work, made dinner, cleaned up, made bean dip, cleaned up, bathed kiddo, got him to bed with a story (Just Me and My Dad, Mercer Mayer), finished packing and have the car loaded already. All I have to do now is get some rest and hit the road after I drop kiddo off at school in the morning and run a quick errand. For those of y'all who'll be at SoRuck, see ya there! For those who aren't.....hate that for ya! Seriously, you'll be missed. :D

Frolicking Dinosaurs
01-17-2008, 22:02
....Just Me and My Dad, Mercer Mayer::: Dino blinks back tears - that brought back memories :::

Dinos are packed - all food is gathered up - we will leave as soon as we get back from taking one of the girls to a 9:30am doc appointment in the morning.

Sly
01-17-2008, 22:08
I know this is the wrong thread.At one time I thought I saw a thread for carpooling to Soruck?? Anyway,had a fellow WBer give me a call that lives right around the SC\NC border and his ride backed out on him last minute. Anyone have room for 1 more,If so I have his info.

Here's the Ride Board for the SoRuck...

http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=29797

Sly
01-17-2008, 22:13
Big Time Alert:

Looks like Clyde (the coffee man) is not going to make it. :eek: We need coffee! Lots of it. With caffeine!

Lone Wolf
01-17-2008, 22:17
i'll bring some

Frolicking Dinosaurs
01-17-2008, 22:18
Looks like Clyde (the coffee man) is not going to make it. :eek: We need coffee! Lots of it. With caffeine!
......I'm hauling a pot around anyway for coffee (don't even tell me that's not necessary - a dino without coffee is dangerous - two dinos without coffee could require calling out the national guard). You've been warned - bring coffee - lots of coffee. :D

Ewker
01-17-2008, 22:22
I will bring some coffee

ok who is in charge of the Irish creme ;)

gungho
01-17-2008, 22:24
Here's the Ride Board for the SoRuck...

http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=29797
Thanks,for the information. Sunset is the person I am referring to,his ride backed out last minute

gungho
01-17-2008, 22:24
Big Time Alert:

Looks like Clyde (the coffee man) is not going to make it. :eek: We need coffee! Lots of it. With caffeine!

We will bring a 2lbs of folgers for backup

Skidsteer
01-17-2008, 22:29
We will bring a 2lbs of folgers for backup

That's not coffee. :p

I'll bring some extra coffee as well, Sly.

Sly
01-17-2008, 22:32
Thanks,for the information. Sunset is the person I am referring to,his ride backed out last minute

Sunset! Do you know if that means Cutty isn't coming?

Sly
01-17-2008, 22:35
Thanks for the coffee! As long as it has caffeine is OK with me.

Lone Wolf
01-17-2008, 22:39
drinking decaf coffee is like drinking treated/filtered mountain water or hiking with lekis.

gungho
01-17-2008, 22:41
Sunset! Do you know if that means Cutty isn't coming?
I am not sure,Is Cuttys real name Bob Taylor??? He is the one that called me to see if we could give sunset a ride. Unfortunately,We are having to drop our daughter off on friday,and will be staying around the NOC area after soruck to spend a few days on the trail. We could possibly take him there,but would not be able to give him a ride back?? I do have his home phone# if you have any suggestions I can pass on to him.

Sly
01-17-2008, 22:44
drinking decaf coffee is like drinking treated/filtered mountain water or hiking with lekis.

And slackpacking! ;)

Lone Wolf
01-17-2008, 22:45
And slackpacking! ;)

oh yeah. that's totally pussy

Sly
01-17-2008, 22:46
I am not sure,Is Cuttys real name Bob Taylor??? He is the one that called me to see if we could give sunset a ride. Unfortunately,We are having to drop our daughter off on friday,and will be staying around the NOC area after soruck to spend a few days on the trail. We could possibly take him there,but would not be able to give him a ride back?? I do have his home phone# if you have any suggestions I can pass on to him.

Could be his name. I'm pretty sure when I recently talked to Sunset, his man Cutty was going to give him a ride.

A-Train
01-17-2008, 22:47
drinking decaf coffee is like drinking treated/filtered mountain water or hiking with lekis.

And like drinking Busch light :)

Lone Wolf
01-17-2008, 22:49
And like drinking Busch light :)

i knew somebody was gonna throw that at me. busted. :)

Smile
01-17-2008, 23:07
Hope everyone has a safe journey!

Hooch
01-18-2008, 06:16
Well, Ladies and Gentlemen, it's lookin like we're going to get a few inches of snow tomorrow at SoRuck. Yay! Sounds like a recipe for snowball fights after the day hike. :D Dunno about y'all, but I'm leaving in just a couple hours, so see ya there!

orangebug
01-18-2008, 07:24
Whoopy!

Snow!

It has been at least 5 years since we had a decent snow for the SORUCK.

I've got pancake mix, blueberries and cooking tools packed. In general, we need more in the way of big spoons, turners, spatulas and such. the Bugs don't get to leave until after school. Sallie will have to come this year after having eye surgery today.

See you there!

Lone Wolf
01-18-2008, 07:26
i'm headin' out in an hour. god help you all

Sly
01-18-2008, 07:33
Wow, getting late. I guess I should start packing...

mrc237
01-18-2008, 07:42
Leaving around nine seeya all monyona!

Sly
01-18-2008, 07:42
If someone can pick up a bag of ice pellets (rock salt) that would be great. Last time in these conditions the stairs were treacherous. I'll get a bag too.

Sly
01-18-2008, 07:43
Leaving around nine seeya all monyona!

What's monyona? You're not at the Doyle? You're not going to be there tonight? :mad:

mrc237
01-18-2008, 07:53
Didn't feel well yesterday and getting late start today won't arrive 'till lunchtime sat

Lone Wolf
01-18-2008, 07:56
You can stop at the Homeplace tonite and chow down

Sly
01-18-2008, 08:09
Didn't feel well yesterday and getting late start today won't arrive 'till lunchtime sat

Get well soon and hurry the **** up. :D

Sly
01-18-2008, 08:10
Get well soon and hurry the **** up. :D

PS I typed **** could mean anything! ;)

generoll
01-18-2008, 08:12
What's monyona? You're not at the Doyle? You're not going to be there tonight? :mad:

perhaps he meant tomorrow. i can't spell it in Spanish either.

MOWGLI
01-18-2008, 08:14
perhaps he meant tomorrow. i can't spell it in Spanish either.

Mañana. Don't forget the tilde. It also means morning.

generoll
01-18-2008, 08:18
How did you do that? anyway, hasta manana

MOWGLI
01-18-2008, 08:33
How did you do that? anyway, hasta manana

The old copy & paste. ;)

Sly
01-18-2008, 08:35
The old copy & paste. ;)

You can also use the character map in certain versions of Windows or there's most likely a code. For instance, holding alt and typing 0181 gets you µ as in µTorrent

Tin Man
01-18-2008, 08:49
You can also use the character map in certain versions of Windows or there's most likely a code. For instance, holding alt and typing 0181 gets you µ as in µTorrent

Don't be teaching them tech stuff now. They might get too creative with things that get ****ed up.

Cuffs
01-18-2008, 08:52
Mañana. Don't forget the tilde. It also means morning.

I thought it meant "tomorrow?"

Marta
01-18-2008, 08:57
The weather forecasts are predicting huge 3"!!! (BTW I'm being facetious) snow in Charlotte Saturday. The roads of North Carolina will be full of crazed drivers skidding around. Be careful!

MOWGLI
01-18-2008, 08:58
I thought it meant "tomorrow?"

It can mean both things.

Lilred
01-18-2008, 09:01
OK Van's all packed and I leave in half an hour. Picking up Ewker on the way and we will see you all around 2 or 3. I'm bringing a couple of spatulas, 3 serving spoons, one slotted, and a pasta spoon. I'm so excited I can hardly stay in my skin. See you soon!!!

Tin Man
01-18-2008, 09:04
It can mean both things.

I worked for a company with an office in Puerto Rico. Whenever we worked with them on implementing some things the response invaribly was "mañana", which we discovered really means "not today".

Sly
01-18-2008, 09:26
I always thought it was tomorrow...

From the Dict.
<sup>
1</sup>ma·ña·na<dl><dt class="pron">Pronunciation:\mən-ˈyä-nə\ </dt><dt class="func">Function:noun</dt><dd class="func">
</dd><dt class="ety">Etymology:Spanish, literally, tomorrow, from Vulgar Latin *maneana, from feminine of *maneanus early, from Latin mane early in the morning</dt><dt class="date">
</dt><dt class="date">Date:1845</dt></dl> : an indefinite time in the future

Tin Man
01-18-2008, 09:40
: an indefinite time in the future


Definetly!

Gaiter
01-18-2008, 09:45
oops i overslept, i should be leaving now, need to pack still, won't be there by the 3-4pm that i planned on, woops

Miss Janet
01-18-2008, 09:59
See you all tonight!

Frolicking Dinosaurs
01-18-2008, 10:07
We dinos will be getting a later start than we thought, but we will be there sometime today.

Sly
01-18-2008, 10:08
... slowly I turn, step, by step. Hasta la vista. Drive safely all.

Hooch
01-18-2008, 10:11
I think a lot of people are getting later starts than planned. I know I am. :( I had planned on hitting the road by 0900, but am walkign out the door momentarily. Everyone drive safe, see y'all around 3 or so. :D

gungho
01-18-2008, 10:56
We're out the door---Got to make some stops then we're on the way!! See you soon!:clap:dance:jump:bse:banana

Thoughtful Owl
01-18-2008, 11:11
Hope everyone has a good time at SoRuck. Enjoy the fellowship, fun and laughter.

Wishing I was going.

TO

leeki pole
01-18-2008, 11:13
Hope everyone has a good time at SoRuck. Enjoy the fellowship, fun and laughter.

Wishing I was going.

TO
Ditto that, TO. Be careful on the roads, too.:)
Maybe next year.

Frolicking Dinosaurs
01-18-2008, 12:47
::: Dinos loading up to leave within the hour :::

Blissful
01-18-2008, 12:59
Have a great time, y'all. Take it easy. Glad the weather cleared out. Looking forward to hearing all about it, and of course, seeing the pics!!

gypsy
01-19-2008, 01:04
Well... I wasn't sure if I was going to go or not, but I have decided to take my chances with the snow and go. They are only calling for a few inches, so it shouldn't be so bad (I hope!) I just will regret not seeing so many wonderful people otherwise. See you all sometime tomorrow afternoon!!! :banana

orangebug
01-20-2008, 15:44
There was a good time held by all that attended. I did the Saturday breakfast with great help, the Blue Blaze walk from Wesser Bald, a couple of the presentations, reconnecting with too many friends and shivered as we loaded up and headed out today.

Well done, all.

Hooch
01-20-2008, 20:30
Wow, what a blast! This was my first Ruck and I had an absolute ball! First thing's first, though. I have to thank Sly and Cuffs for organizing the whole thing, it was wonderful! I have to say how nice it was to meet so many of the people from White Blaze that I have seen post here. It was, as always, great to see Marta, the Dinos, Peanuts, SGT Rock, Dixicritter, Dead Man Walking, and Creek Hopper. Funny not seeing you guys in Hot Springs at a Hangout, but always nice to see you nonetheless! And of course, all the new folsk I met for the first time, L. Wolf, Hog on Ice, Wonder, Belew, Miss Janet, Ron Haven, 1 Pint, Gung Ho, Roots, Smile, Ewker, Cuffs, Trillium, Tin Man (The Anti-Gravity Gear homeboy), and everyone else I met this past weekend. I have to give a special thanks to Dawg and Tanasi for hiking with me on the wondeful day hikle we had down the White Blazes! You guys rock! I'd hike with you anytime!! :D Let me know when you guys want to go again! Our day hike started out pretty cold and then got snowy a little way past Wesser Blad Shelter. What a beautiful day to hike on, the snow was just gorgeous! Oh and you can't forget the kitchen folks, you guys prepared some great chow and it was absolutely delicious! Thanks so much for feeding us all weekend long! I can't wait to do it again next year. Hopefully, I can drag Doc along next time! :p

hammock engineer
01-21-2008, 13:10
Man I am going to have to make the next one. I did enjoy helping to caught and clean the trout for everyone though.

Marta
01-21-2008, 14:05
Man I am going to have to make the next one. I did enjoy helping to caught and clean the trout for everyone though.

Where are you now? Are you done yet?

Hooch
01-21-2008, 14:11
Man I am going to have to make the next one. I did enjoy helping to caught and clean the trout for everyone though.Coffee, sorry you couldn't make it, I asked Tabasco, one of the thru-hikers, if you were with them. Of course, you weren't, sorry we missed you. On a more positive note, congrats on finishing your thru! Way to go, I'm totally jealous! Thanks for the trout, they were delicious. I saw the pics of them on your TJ. Hope to catch you soon somewhere!

gungho
01-21-2008, 15:06
Hello all fellow white blazers, I too had a great time meeting each and everyone of you that attended this years Ruck. This was my first Thru-Ruck(have to give you props for that Dances with Mice,that was classic)I also want to thank everyone for making me feel like part of your family and that is what it felt like this weekend. The fellowship,the shared journeys,the wisdom,the generosity,the late nights talking about hiking strategies(that is what happens in Cabin C in case anyone wants to know) that each of you extended to myself was awesome. I could list 50 to 60 names,but I you each know who you are. I cannot wait to meet many more of you in upcoming events, as well as continuing the journey with the ones that were there. Everyone please keep in touch and hopefully I will see you on the trail:sun

hammock engineer
01-21-2008, 16:48
Where are you now? Are you done yet?


Atlanta being completly lazy. I finished up last night. If I would have the money I would have hiked north or kept hiking south. 6 months and 1 week was way too fast of a hike.

Marta
01-21-2008, 18:07
Atlanta being completly lazy. I finished up last night. If I would have the money I would have hiked north or kept hiking south. 6 months and 1 week was way too fast of a hike.

Congratulations!

Gaiter
01-21-2008, 18:13
congrats!!!

Skidsteer
01-21-2008, 18:19
Atlanta being completly lazy. I finished up last night. If I would have the money I would have hiked north or kept hiking south. 6 months and 1 week was way too fast of a hike.

Way to go!

Moonshadow03
01-31-2008, 15:43
removed... see post below

- Leanna

Moonshadow03
01-31-2008, 15:45
Tell you what: I'll try that again - I should have scrubbed the text. I know better than that...

I, too, really enjoyed attending the RUCK. It was my first one since going to the PA RUCK in ’03. It’s always great to see all the faces of the Trail, catch up with friends, and be inspired by others’ adventures and images from so many beautiful long trails.

Thanks to Sly for organizing such a warm event, which was a great contrast to the cold temperatures. I was glad I had the opportunity to share some information with folks on the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and the work we’re doing.

There were a couple of things I meant to mention that slipped off my list:

I mentioned our Trail to Every Classroom (http://www.appalachiantrail.org/ttec)program that Julie in our office works on. She is seeking educators from Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee to make up the team from the South. People who are interested should contact her at 828-254-3708.


I mentioned our crews and volunteer opportunities, and while I distributed some other items, I failed to circulate our crew applications. They can be found online here: www.appalachiantrail.org/crews (http://www.appalachiantrail.org/crews)

Some of you may be aware that we do an A.T. Hiker Get-Together in Asheville on the second Tuesday of every month at Jack of the Wood on Patton Ave. It’s informal; some weeks there are throngs of people, other times it’s quiet with just a few of us sitting around and having a drink or dinner. It’s always fun. If you want to receive a monthly reminder about it, you can PM me with your name, trail name and e-mail address and I’ll let you know (with some degree of consistency) when and where (very rarely we re-locate temporarily).

Thanks to everyone who purchased raffle tickets. I know Cuffs collected $288 that was split equally between ATC and ALDHA. ATC really appreciates the $144 donation.

- Leanna
http://www.appalachiantrail.org

dixicritter
01-31-2008, 16:35
Moonshadow, I removed the duplicate post for you. :)