PA Ruck 2008 - January 25th-27th

[StarLyte]

Hi everyone…

The PA Ruck is right around the corner from us: January 25th-27th, 2008 at Ironmasters Hostel at Pine Grove Furnace State Park PA. It is being held one week after the Southern Ruck. Some folks are driving straight up from this SoRuck to attend the PA Ruck.

The PA Ruck webpage can be accessed here:

http://www.whiteblaze.net/paruck/

It will be updated frequently.

I’d like to thank ATTroll for hosting the PA Ruck on Whiteblaze.net !!! Sly played a major role in the ftp process – I couldn’t have done it without him.

You can access an interactive Google spreadsheet (thanks Sly) from the PA Ruck site, noting your food donations, presentation, volunteer clean-up or anything you’d like to bring or add. Please feel free to visit the spreadsheet as often as you’d like and make any changes necessary, making sure you click edit, then save your work after your entry.

Bag O’Tricks will be my right-hand man this year in charge of volunteer clean-up recruiting. The spreadsheet is available for this purpose and to make this task as simple as possible. Thanks Tricks!

A major thank you to Chris Bagby “Spur” for his generosity in hosting the previous PA Ruck website.

Thanks to Jim and Ginny!

**Thanks again Sly**:banana

Marsha

[Cookerhiker]

Wow, only a week apart. Foodwise, can we just bring leftovers from the SoRuck?:D

[Sly]

Wow, only a week apart. Foodwise, can we just bring leftovers from the SoRuck?:D

Yeah, and make a prolonged road trip out of it!

[Cookerhiker]

Yeah, and make a prolonged road trip out of it!

It's practically on my way home from SoRuck so I can't complain. :)

[Panzer1]

StarLyte,

I like your avatar. Whre did you get it?

Panzer

[Sly]

StarLyte,

I like your avatar. Whre did you get it?


Google "gopher bazooka" and it's the 1st hit.

[turtle fast]

For the presentation on Friday night is it a slideshow of someones hike....or is there a speaker coming?
I think I have to talk my wife into going this year!

[Kirby]

I might go, depends on how things shake down for me.

Kirby

[EWS]

...25:1...

[warraghiyagey]

Anyone from the northeast (Mass, Maine, NH) want to carpool?

[Frosty]

Anyone from the northeast (Mass, Maine, NH) want to carpool?Are you someplace other than your location indicates (outside Rochester NY)? I'm going from Portsmouth, NH but carpoolling would not make sense as I am closer to the RUCK than I am to you.

[Lyle]

I may be able to combine a trip to the Ruck with a visit to friends that I hope to do in January. Never been to any Rucks, Gatherings, or Hangs - looking forward to making one!

Any interest in veiwing some slides from Hikanation? This was the cross-country hike sponsored by AHS and Dept. of Interior back in 1980-81. Was the precursor to the ADT. Have some I could bring if there is any interest. They are old, would probably be good for a laugh seeing some of the monster packs we used to carry. Let me know if any interest, no hard feelings or disappointment if not :-)

[StarLyte]

For the presentation on Friday night is it a slideshow of someones hike....or is there a speaker coming?
I think I have to talk my wife into going this year!

It is a combination for Friday night. We usually have a speaker first, then the slideshow presentations.

Looking for live music in the common room if anyone is interested. Takoma Tedd could possibly surprise us -- and has, but his drive up to PA is a long one.

There's a beautiful grand piano in the main common room if anyone would like to perform for all to enjoy...please feel free.

[warraghiyagey]

Are acoustic 12 string guitars welcome?

[StarLyte]

Are acoustic 12 string guitars welcome?

Can you feel the love?

[Hikerhead]

Can you feel the love?

And make sure Sgt Rock brings his harmonica too. (oops wrong Ruck. SORRY!)

[warraghiyagey]

Can you feel the love?
I believe I can.

[camojack]

Are acoustic 12 string guitars welcome?
It all depends upon who brings 'em.

Just kidding; I'm planning to attend...as usual. :D

[Pootz]

My hiking partner M&M I would be willing to show the slidshow from our 07 thru hike. We could do it either Friday or Saturday night.

[StarLyte]

My hiking partner M&M I would be willing to show the slidshow from our 07 thru hike. We could do it either Friday or Saturday night.

I put you in for an 8:45 p.m. Friday night presentation - is this okay? Would this be on the Appalachian Trail?

You can click HERE (http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pFUZvpAQRNQDXJYkFg7-nZA) to view the PA Ruck's Google interactive spreadsheet.

Once you get to the site, click on: edit this page (center, right), once you're in the spreadsheet area, you'll see 6 different spreadsheets on the bottom. Feel free to fill in any of the spreadsheets at this time, then click SAVE AND CLOSE top right.

Welcome and thanks ! :sun

[Ron Haven]

It is a combination for Friday night. We usually have a speaker first, then the slideshow presentations.

Looking for live music in the common room if anyone is interested. Takoma Tedd could possibly surprise us -- and has, but his drive up to PA is a long one.

There's a beautiful grand piano in the main common room if anyone would like to perform for all to enjoy...please feel free.Starlyte,this is a cute avatar.It reminds me of a billboard I saw in Phoenix,Az one time.The child was crying and had the quotation"he just found out he wasn't borned in Park Ridge Hospital". :D

[Kirby]

Hey Starlyte:
Do you think you could post all related contact information for this event? I know I personally just accidentally deleted the PM I got from you with the information. I am guessing it is on the site though.

Kirby

[warraghiyagey]

Are you someplace other than your location indicates (outside Rochester NY)? I'm going from Portsmouth, NH but carpoolling would not make sense as I am closer to the RUCK than I am to you.
I'm actually in Swampscott Mass which I believe is not too far south of you, right on the ocean. Guess I need to update my profile. Woops.:o
Let me know if plan to go.
Peace.

[StarLyte]

Hey Starlyte:
Do you think you could post all related contact information for this event? I know I personally just accidentally deleted the PM I got from you with the information. I am guessing it is on the site though.

Kirby

To make a reservation with Donna at the hostel:
717-486-7575

If you're staying at Pine Grove State Park:
888-727-2757

PA RUCK WEBSITE (http://www.whiteblaze.net/paruck/)

Google Interactive spreadsheet:
CLICK HERE (http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pFUZvpAQRNQDXJYkFg7-nZA)
--click on EDIT THIS PAGE on the right
Sign-in is:
ATrailHiker@hotmail.com
password: Trailwork
(any case)
--once in, just type in any box on any spreadsheet, and there are 6 of them :rolleyes:
--click SAVE AND CLOSE
that's it....

Any additional information, click here (ATrailHiker@hotmail.com) to contact me!

Don't forget >>> We're looking for musicians for the weekend!

Thanks!

[Pootz]

8:45 on Friday night sounds good, the slidshow is from our 07 thru hike of the AT. Do I need to bring my own equipment or will it be provided. I will need a computer with dvd or dvd player, projector and screen. I can bring these things if they are not available. Let me kow if you need any other help.

[Smile]

I'm gonna try and make it to this one this year, hopefully schedules will allow. :)

[turtle fast]

You got 2 more 2008 thrus coming from Wisconsin, turtle fast and my wife (has no trail name yet)...probably little bear. Hope to hava alot of fun.

[Spirit Walker]

Pootz - There is no video equipment at the hostel in PA. You'll need to bring your own or borrow it. There used to be a TV, with a dvd player, but I'm not sure if it's still there. Steve used to bring a large screen, but I'm not sure whether he's doing that again this year. If Spur is doing a show, he might have equipment.

I'm looking forward to your slideshow.

[StarLyte]

8:45 on Friday night sounds good, the slidshow is from our 07 thru hike of the AT. Do I need to bring my own equipment or will it be provided. I will need a computer with dvd or dvd player, projector and screen. I can bring these things if they are not available. Let me kow if you need any other help.

We have a DVD projector and a projection screen. We could use quality sound speakers if anyone has them.

[StarLyte]

You got 2 more 2008 thrus coming from Wisconsin, turtle fast and my wife (has no trail name yet)...probably little bear. Hope to hava alot of fun.

Welcome and looking forward to meeting you!

[driveby]

Count the drive by and G_man in. we will either be in site 44 or 69. havn't decided yet.

[driveby]

its set. Campsite 44. See you there.

[Sly]

We have a DVD projector and a projection screen. We could use quality sound speakers if anyone has them.

If you're counting on using mine you may need to find a back-up. It's quite possible I'll be heading out west directly after the Southern Ruck.

Any volunteers goig to PaRuck have a digital projector or access to one?

[A-Train]

I hope to be there, though can't confirm yet. I'd show my PCT pics if there is interest

[Patrickjd9]

Thinking about attending -- a group newbie, but not a hiking newbie.

Is the state park OK with sleeping in vehicles at the campground? I have a winter bag, but winter skills are rusty and the only tent I would have confidence in is very big (wouldn't warm it up).

[Sly]

Thinking about attending -- a group newbie, but not a hiking newbie.

Is the state park OK with sleeping in vehicles at the campground? I have a winter bag, but winter skills are rusty and the only tent I would have confidence in is very big (wouldn't warm it up).

Unless things have changed, no need to stay at the campground in your vehicle, others have slept in the parking lot of the hostel

[Kirby]

Here are my questions about the Pa-Ruck:

1. Does a lot of drinking happen?

2. Does a lot of illegal substance use happen?

3. Does this event focus on socializing or things like presentations, hiking, information, etc?

Thanks in advance,
Kirby

[Lone Wolf]

Here are my questions about the Pa-Ruck:

1. Does a lot of drinking happen?

2. Does a lot of illegal substance use happen?

3. Does this event focus on socializing or things like presentations, hiking, information, etc?

Thanks in advance,
Kirby

1 not a lot
2 not a lot
3 all of them

stay at the hostel and avoid the campfire and you'll see no drugs or drinking

[Kirby]

Thanks Wolf. Would there still be room in the hostel at this point?

I think I will give a call sometime this weekend.

Kirby

[Spirit Walker]

Yes, there is always room at the hostel.

[StarLyte]

Yes there is always room at the hostel, you can however phone ahead and reserve your bed.

We definitely have a DVD projector and screen if Sly is unable to attend. :( :mad:

ATrain: by all means bring photos, slideshow(s) or whatever you have. Some of us just bring our photo albums and leave them laying around the hostel for all to enjoy.

If you are planning to stay at the campground, bring firewood. It's been as low as zero degrees, yet one year it was 40 at night.

Welcome all - thru-hikers, sectioners, non-hikers, families, curious. Don't be shy!!!!

Make sure y'all jump in on the potluck-and if you don't want to use the Google spreadsheet (link on the below PA Ruck site) just email & tell me what you'd like to bring: ATrailHiker@hotmail.com or PM me here.

Previous year(s) thru-hikers: We would like to hear you speak at our thru-hiker bull session.

Volunteer musicians wanted - acoustic, piano for small jam sessions in the common room :banana

Bring your stoves for the stove display (especially new or vintage). We did this last year and it was fun. The StarLyte stove will be there. Display tags available.

Glad you're attending Drive-By. Bring that hand, we can always use another one :D

I am bringing one of Earl's pith helmets :sun

Looking forward to it all. :welcome

[Sly]

We definitely have a DVD projector and screen if Sly is unable to attend. :( :mad:



We'll see. :o Hey how'd you get to use 6 smiley's? :mad:;):D

[StarLyte]

We'll see. :o Hey how'd you get to use 6 smiley's? :mad:;):D

If you don't show up at the PA Ruck I will embarrass myself jumping up and down throwing a stupid hissy fit. Jim and Ginny will throw me over the porch.

Oh...don't know how I got 6 smilies on there...but now that YOU MENTIONED IT they will disappear.

I got more smilies at the PA Ruck (:D ---see!)

[Kirby]

:):):):):):)

Kirby

[Lone Wolf]

:cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:

[_terrapin_]

...pushing the smiley envelope...

[Kirby]

The limit is now seve, by the way.

Kirby

[Smile]

I have more :)
Actually, I think I have a perpetual smile....

[mweinstone]

help! im trapped in an appalachian state of mind and i smell ramman everywhere.

[mweinstone]

dearest peeps and all of peeperdom

leaping across the apartment floor with gleeful strides of peppermint thaughts in a doyalesk hiking daydream with trash hikers in a goldfishbowl of love cookies i ponder. how lucky is the soul bonded to trail and friends .strapped and loaded with the refuse of sociatal ills to landnfill in a sea of peace. why toil thee day with night with bills and frills. give up your quill and parchment ney.scrape them waterbars wit love and batter that bramble into a tempura delight fit for the very god. fill the wood with souls bound and divided from worlds apart. bath in the red light of a biilville chat. about hiking. and then on to metaphysics. love. love my rabbi hillel taught baby jesus all one god faith. dr bronner comes in 6 flavors. can you name them all? can you recite the babeling insane label nonsence? i can and will. almond, eucaliptis,peppermint, lavender,baby and lemon.do you hear the very trees drawing their picture storys above your tent on an outstreached zrest? then be at the doyal before the ruck and feel the power and the streangth of appalachia. pa style.this is a smoke and alcohol free ruck. timmid, unsure, first time , newbees welcome , encouraged and respected. no groupe shall party faster than its slowest member. semper fi. matthewski out.

[A-Train]

Matt, I think I look forward to your long-winded poems more than the actual hiker events:)

[turtle fast]

StarLyte, I work as a marketing-manager for a large multinational beverage company, I can see if I can get some product donated by the local bottler for the event. Otherwise, I will bring product with me for the event

[Kirby]

I think I should decide if I want to go or not pretty soon. Hmmm.... I don't have any excuse not to go, but I don't have any decent reason to go either.

Decision time,
Kirby

[Lone Wolf]

I think I should decide if I want to go or not pretty soon. Hmmm.... I don't have any excuse not to go, but I don't have any decent reason to go either.

Decision time,
Kirby

go. lotsa food, fun and fellowship. some slideshows, some hikin', etc.

[Spirit Walker]

Hanging out with hikers is worth the drive. There aren't a lot of people out there who really know what it is to do a long distance hike. Hiker gatherings give you a chance to hang with people who really do get it. Most have either walked the walk already or intend to. The others just enjoy spending time with hiker trash. It's a lot of fun.

[StarLyte]

StarLyte, I work as a marketing-manager for a large multinational beverage company, I can see if I can get some product donated by the local bottler for the event. Otherwise, I will bring product with me for the event

How thoughtful - thank you!

You can also drop off anything at the hostel ahead of the Ruck. Donna "usually" opens the door at 4:00 p.m., but if you phone her she'll greet you at any time: 717-486-7575 If she doesn't answer, leave a message with the time you'll phone back. She's there, it's a very large hostel and it might take her a while to get to that phone.

[StarLyte]

Hanging out with hikers is worth the drive. There aren't a lot of people out there who really know what it is to do a long distance hike. Hiker gatherings give you a chance to hang with people who really do get it. Most have either walked the walk already or intend to. The others just enjoy spending time with hiker trash. It's a lot of fun.

You got that right!

[Kirby]

How much does the hostel cost? I may have missed it, but I could not find it on the site, and I have misplaced my phone, so I cant call and ask.

Thanks,
Kirby

[_terrapin_]

How much does the hostel cost? I may have missed it, but I could not find it on the site, and I have misplaced my phone, so I cant call and ask.

Around $20 IIRC.

[Lone Wolf]

How much does the hostel cost? I may have missed it, but I could not find it on the site, and I have misplaced my phone, so I cant call and ask.

Thanks,
Kirby

for the Ruck i think it's $8 per night plus a $5 fee for the hostel for the weekend.

[Lone Wolf]

for the Ruck i think it's $8 per night plus a $5 fee for the hostel for the weekend.

oops. i'm wrong. times have changed. the PA ruck website says $50 for 2 nights to stay in the hostel. $17 per night to camp. 5 per site. much cheaper and more fun to camp if weather is good

[Kirby]

oops. i'm wrong. times have changed. the PA ruck website says $50 for 2 nights to stay in the hostel. $17 per night to camp

I could not find any information on the site related to pricing for the hostel.

Kirby

[Kirby]

I lied, I found it. Right at the top, of course.

Kirby

[mweinstone]

p a r u c k

russa frussa frussa russa. stupid calender moving so slowly. i predickt weather. cold or warm,...weather. i also predickt spelling. wrong or right. lots of spelling. and their will be jokes. good and bad. like this one.
whats paruck backwards phoneticaly?crap!

human beings with just a hint of rosemary baked at 350 for 4 minutes per pound searved on a bed of let us. garnish with shame and searve with lobster forks.

we are tiny lights in sand. kirk not kill all . bad lights survive. now lead culture of antikirks. to late for peace. tiny lights kill large ugly mostly bags of water now.

[StarLyte]

I may be able to combine a trip to the Ruck with a visit to friends that I hope to do in January. Never been to any Rucks, Gatherings, or Hangs - looking forward to making one!

Any interest in veiwing some slides from Hikanation? This was the cross-country hike sponsored by AHS and Dept. of Interior back in 1980-81. Was the precursor to the ADT. Have some I could bring if there is any interest. They are old, would probably be good for a laugh seeing some of the monster packs we used to carry. Let me know if any interest, no hard feelings or disappointment if not :-)

Lyle I don't recall seeing this post - so sorry!

Not only would your slideshow be viewed and appreciated, that vintage gear would be great to check out too :D IF you still have anything.

If you'd like a timeslot, just mention about about how long you estimate your slideshow to be and we'll schedule it. Also let me know if you're attending both nights.

Welcome :sun

[Lyle]

Had to make some last minute schedule changes here. Looks like I will make it for the entire weekend. I will bring the HikaNation slides and any old equipment I can find, I know a lot of it has disappeared over the years.

The slides will probably take about an hour. Not really a formal slide show so can be shortened or lengthened depending on the number of stories told. Schedule me any time that works for you. Should be a fun weekend.

[Bluez4u]

:banana :banana :banana

[turtle fast]

I had some time to waste at work....so the good folks at a major beverage company donated a banner for the event. Says:
WELCOME HIKERS
PA RUCK January 25, 26, 27 2008
Like I said, I was bored....needed something to do. :)

[StarLyte]

I had some time to waste at work....so the good folks at a major beverage company donated a banner for the event. Says:
WELCOME HIKERS
PA RUCK January 25, 26, 27 2008
Like I said, I was bored....needed something to do. :)

That is awesome!

[Stonewall]

i should be there if any one needs a ride let me know. getting you up there isn't a problem..... taking you home may not be either but not defiant

[warraghiyagey]

I had some time to waste at work....so the good folks at a major beverage company donated a banner for the event. Says:
WELCOME HIKERS
PA RUCK January 25, 26, 27 2008
Like I said, I was bored....needed something to do. :)
Nice work TF!:)

[Pokey2006]

Hey, Warraghiyagey, I sent you a PM...I'm up for carpooling to the Ruck. Anyone else from Mass/NH looking to carpool?

[warraghiyagey]

Hey, Warraghiyagey, I sent you a PM...I'm up for carpooling to the Ruck. Anyone else from Mass/NH looking to carpool?
Hi Pokey,
I'll be PMing you shortly.:) :) :)

[Pokey2006]

And here's to the night owls of the North Shore...

[warraghiyagey]

And here's to the night owls of the North Shore...
Salut!!! And check your PM.:)

[_terrapin_]

Hey, Warraghiyagey, I sent you a PM...I'm up for carpooling to the Ruck. Anyone else from Mass/NH looking to carpool?

Thought about it.. but I'll be in sunny Mexico. Life's a beach.

[Pokey2006]

In that case....Anyone from Mass. wanna carpool to Mexico????

[warraghiyagey]

In that case....Anyone from Mass. wanna carpool to Mexico????
You probably won't want to with me unless you don't mind hearing this a few thousand times -
'97X. . . Baaaammm. The home of rock and roll. 97X. . . Baaammm. The home of rock and roll. 97X . . . Baaaammmm. . .

[Pokey2006]

You're right. I wouldn't.

Anyone else up for a trip to Mexico???

[warraghiyagey]

Hey!!:mad:
:p :p

[Sly]

What's 97X? I used to listen to ZLZ and BCN before that.

[warraghiyagey]

What's 97X? I used to listen to ZLZ and BCN before that.
WBCN. . . Baaammm. The home of rock and roll. WBCN. . . Baaammm. The home of rock and roll. WBCN. . .

[Sly]

In the old days (I can't believe I saying that) BCN was great Danny Schechtor the News Dissector, Tank on sports, Charles Laquidara aka Duane Glasscock!

[StarLyte]

Regarding the Google Spreadsheets...

When you click onto the link to the Google Spreadsheet -it will read your cookies. IF YOU HAVE A GOOGLE/GMAIL account, it will sign you in under your name and NOT the PA Ruck's sign in either.

You start looking for the spreadsheet, confused, lost, agitated, and people finally give up. Don't give up please.

So....

when you CLICK ON THE GOOGLE SPREADSHEET

if it automatically signs you in, SIGN OUT

Re-sign in with the appropriate PA RUCK sign-in information.

[Frosty]

What's 97X? I used to listen to ZLZ and BCN before that.ZLZ? You mean ZLX? Classic Rock.

[trailangelmary]

i should be there if any one needs a ride let me know. getting you up there isn't a problem..... taking you home may not be either but not defiant
I am looking for a ride to the ruck, Stonewall. Will you be comig via Duncannon?

[Sly]

ZLZ? You mean ZLX? Classic Rock.

Yeah, yeah ZLX.

Speaking of Boston stations, what frost me (no pun intended) is I was listening to the Pats pregame show online BCN, a couple weeks ago, and as soon as the game started they went to music. I couldn't find the game anywhere!

PS Sorry Marsha for Hijacking your thread.

[StarLyte]

I am looking for a ride to the ruck, Stonewall. Will you be comig via Duncannon?

Mary bring your overnight stuff :D

Please let me/us know here if you can't get a ride.

[StarLyte]

Hello friends...

The interactive Google spreadsheet hasn't interested many of you, most are having a hard time or just don’t want to be bothered, I understand, so I’ll mention what we need for the PA RUCK and you can decide what you are able to bring.

You can respond here, or privately email me, but respond so I know please. Your food donations to the PA Ruck are important.

What we NEED:

FRIDAY NIGHT:
7 more boxes of pasta
10 jars of sauce - meat and veg
Your meat ideas - sausages, meatballs
Breads
Salad fixins
Parmesan/shaker cheese
desserts
Please note: If you're bringing pasta, uncooked meats, sauce for this dinner, we will need these items no later than 4:00-5:00 p.m.

SATURDAY LUNCH soup benefit for the hostel:

Precooked soups, chilies, stews for the soup benefit, meat and veg
Lunch trays - bring it on, someone will construct a tray for you
Breads, crackers
your ideas

You can bring your soups in your own crock pot. Bring an extension cord. We always have fun together in the kitchen heating everything up for the soup benefit but MAKE NOTE that we have to start the soup warm-up process around 10:30-11:00 a.m. and no later. If you are constructing the soup, would you kindly start that early Saturday morning ? Thanks! We welcome any donations!

This is cash donation meal that will benefit the hostel. They allow us to have this event at the hostel, we'd like to show our appreciation with cash donations, so the soup benefit is important to the hostel.

SATURDAY night RUCKFEAST:
Everything is needed

RuckFeast ideas are: Hams, turkeys, chickens, sausages, beef, ribs, corned beef, stews, casseroles, ethnic dishes, game, falafel, vegetarian dishes, bbq dishes, mac n cheese, potato dishes, salads, breads and the desserts!

If you are not capable of cooking, please bring me your uncooked items on Friday and we will cook them accordingly Saturday afternoon for the Saturday evening RuckFeast.

If you are cooking in the kitchen for the RuckFeast, please note we have limited space. We welcome your ideas and your presence in the hostel kitchen at any time. We keep the coffee and the fellowship going on in the kitchen.

MISCELLANEOUS:
Everything is needed
(coffee, creamer, sugar, paper cups, paper plates, paper BOWLS, some utensils, napkins, paper towels, trash bags, foil, wrap, your ideas)

Presentations for Friday & Saturday are looking good, we have a full line-up but there’s still room. We love variety. There will be a DVD projector, laptop, speakers and viewing screen in the upstairs common room. Should there be too many of us to fit in that room, we can relocate the audience downstairs.

A Ruckster is working on Saturday breakfast, should anyone care to donate food or help I’m sure it will be appreciated. As soon as I hear more info, we'll post it here ( or she will ). Breakfast must be presented and cleaned up no later than 10:00 a.m. due to the schedule. You can start as early as you like. Breakfast is usually on-yer-own, but this year someone wants to organize one, and we love that. Please consider the hike to Pole Steeple at 9am.

The stove display we had last year has grown into a VINTAGE GEAR DISPLAY so bring what you have for others to gawk at. Stoves are especially welcome for us stoveheads. We'll have ID tags/labels for your display item(s).

The Hiker Garage Sale will also take place...bring anything to donate to benefit the hostel. These items go placed next to the staircase; there will be a jar there for donations - thanks for anything you can bring! Ideas are anything hiking related....gear, clothing, accessories, packs, shoes, dehydrator, packaged foods, etc. The donations go directly to the hostel.

These events will take place at the PA Ruck:
Friday & Saturday evening presentations, slideshows. Saturday morning hike to Pole Steeple at 9:00 a.m sharp. Afterwards, there is the soup benefit. We all stand in line, donate cash to the hostel and eat great soups and dishes cooked by volunteers. Followed by the "Tuckerization", and a ThruHiker bull session. Bring your pack ready-to-hike. Hikers are welcome to share their ideas and stories for the the bull session!

Saturday RuckFeast will be at 6:00 p.m. prompt due to the presentations scheduled for that night.

If you are capable of bringing wood for a campfire, please leave the wood at CAMPSITE #68: Gary Roberts and BagOTricks' site. You can also drop off the wood ahead of time within ONE WEEK of the event, just leave a note on it at campsite 68 that it is for the PA Ruck. Your wood donation is VERY MUCH appreciated. Bring your chair and trail stories.

For anyone that has never been to the PA Ruck, consider yourself welcome. You do not have to be invited. You can email me privately with any questions or post them here. We encourage you and your family/friends to attend and meet fellow hikers, dreamers, thru hikers, triple crowners and the best group of people I have ever met. We have a wonderful time, and I wish it lasted longer than just for the weekend.

This year several musicians are bringing their instruments for jam sessions in the main common room-so don't be surprised at anytime throughout the day or night they entertain us. If you'd like to join, bring your instrument. We're looking for pianists-there is a grand piano on the premises. Welcome amateurs and professional musicians.

Thank you!

Marsha
“StarLyte”

ATrailHiker@hotmail.com

[trailangelmary]

Hey Marsha,
I have a few offers for rides. Not sure yet when my schedule will allow me to come, but plan on being their somehow.

I will check my supplies and let you know what I can bring by Monday.

[StarLyte]

I didn't want to start a separate thread, so I will list this here.

PA Ruck carpooling.

First off is....

a fellow hiker in Fayetteville WV (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searchtype=address&country=US&addtohistory=&searchtab=home&formtype=address&popflag=0&latitude=&longitude=&name=&phone=&level=&cat=&address=&city=fayetteville&state=WV&zipcode=)

PLEASE HELP !

Thank you-
Marsha

[Jaybird62]

Starlyte, sorry if this was already posted, but what is the status on rooms avaliable @ the hostel. Also, if camping out are there restrooms near the tent sites?

[StarLyte]

Starlyte, sorry if this was already posted, but what is the status on rooms avaliable @ the hostel. Also, if camping out are there restrooms near the tent sites?

Campsites are plenty! Here's a map of the campsites: CLICK HERE (http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/pinegrovefurnace/pinegrovefurnace_camp.pdf). Keep in mind that the big bonfire is at campsite #68.

Many bunks available - keep in mind this is a hostel, a very nice, clean hostel. These are bunks. The hostel is HUGE. Even when the Ruck is packed with people, there are always more bunks available. There are also other rooms kept readily available should there be many attendees.

The hostel is closed until January 20th. However, some folks have phoned the hostel, left a message and Donna, the caretaker, has returned their calls.

The hostel accepts ATM/debit, VISA, MC, and good ol CASH.

Welcome :sun

[StarLyte]

There will be programs (itineraries) and name tags available at the front desk when you check in at the hostel.

Welcome all.

[Jaybird62]

Thank you. I appreciate your time and effort.

[nightshaded]

just a heads up for anyone wanting a good hot breakfast on saturday: i plan on starting to cook around 7 am so that there's time to stuff our faces before the hike.
the plan is to make breakfast burritos, and also have some fruit and, of course, COFFEE!
as of right now, i still need the following:
tortillas
spicy sausage
shredded cheese
fruit (bananas, apples, etc.)
ground coffee


anyone wanting to contribute (or bring something else), please pm me.

the bone lady

[camojack]

Thank you. I appreciate your time and effort.
I love your avatar! At least this week, I do... :D
How 'bout them Cowboys? :banana

[HIKER7s]

I love your avatar! At least this week, I do... :D
How 'bout them Cowboys? :banana

Yep

HOW 'bout them Cowboys, LOL.


if it cant be Seattle or the Eagles........ go NYG :banana:banana

[StarLyte]

Bone Lady you're awesome.

You will get more responses as the PA Ruck nears and AFTER the Southern Ruck.

Thank you!

[mweinstone]

going to soruck with dude and cammo. room for one more. pa ruck will be cold and snowy with no exit roads open for weeks. prepare to camp a while. bring bacon if you want to live.

[Lemur]

On the ride front- I believe Stonewall is taking me a to the Ruck, but can anyone going past or to Philly take me home? I am hoping to bring my dog so I'd especially appreciate it if you have room for both a hiker and a hound in your vehicle.
thanks!!!

[StarLyte]

I had some time to waste at work....so the good folks at a major beverage company donated a banner for the event. Says:
WELCOME HIKERS
PA RUCK January 25, 26, 27 2008
Like I said, I was bored....needed something to do. :)

I don't know why I'm amazed every time I encounter kindness from a hiker.

I rec'd this sign in the mail and I am in awe. It is VERY nice and I can't WAIT to hang it up!!

You did an outstanding job and the sign is HUGE!! You are very thoughtful and generous.

Thank you...so much!! :sun

[StarLyte]

ANOTHER fine day when I open my mail from Fishin' Fred !!!

Thanks FF for the package of "Meredith" stickers! These are a lot nicer than I had imagined. I will present them at the hostel check-in.

You are so blessed with your artistic capabilities.

Hats off !

[Fannypack]

I am planning on driving up from Richmond, VA on Thu afternoon, probably about a 4 to 4.5 hr drive, and i plan to leave about 4pm. Here are a couple of questions:
will anyone else be coming up on Thu nite?
if YES, where would u be staying? ( I would like to get together with some other hikers that nite )
and if are in the area, would u be interested in either dayhiking on Friday or giving me a ride out 10 to 15 miles from the hostel to hike back?Please PM or email me if u are interested in getting together Thu nite or the Friday dayhike or Friday ride!!

[StarLyte]

I am planning on driving up from Richmond, VA on Thu afternoon, probably about a 4 to 4.5 hr drive, and i plan to leave about 4pm. Here are a couple of questions:
will anyone else be coming up on Thu nite?
if YES, where would u be staying? ( I would like to get together with some other hikers that nite )
and if are in the area, would u be interested in either dayhiking on Friday or giving me a ride out 10 to 15 miles from the hostel to hike back?Please PM or email me if u are interested in getting together Thu nite or the Friday dayhike or Friday ride!!

Hey Fannypack...

Gary Roberts will be at campsite #68, arriving Thursday evening between 6-8, he's coming from Rockland MD. No one else has mentioned coming in early yet.

[Fannypack]

Hey Fannypack...

Gary Roberts will be at campsite #68, arriving Thursday evening between 6-8, he's coming from Rockland MD. No one else has mentioned coming in early yet.
Thx, I may look him up or maybe we can talk before then...

See ya on the trail...

TRICKS, Where r u ????????????

[Panzer1]

I'm arriving sometime Friday before dark. Usually campsite #67.

Panzer

[Frosty]

Does the campground still allow multiple tents per site? Three of us will be coming down without reservations, and will be looking to share a site/sites (we don't all have to be together). Is there a good way to set this up, or just show up and wander around and ask?

[StarLyte]

Does the campground still allow multiple tents per site? Three of us will be coming down without reservations, and will be looking to share a site/sites (we don't all have to be together). Is there a good way to set this up, or just show up and wander around and ask?

good question....

Pine Grove Park will allow:

1 tent no larger than 8x8, 1 additional tent
1 tent larger than 8x8, 2nd tent no larger than a pup tent

5 person maximum per site UNLESS it is a family, they will not break up mom, dad and children.
per website (http://www.pa.reserveworld.com/cancel.aspx): "Occupancy: Site occupancy is limited to one family unit (persons living under one household) or one non-family unit limited to five persons per site, including one responsible individual 18 years of age or older."

directions from the main road which would be Rt. 233:
From Park Office continue on Route 233 south and turn left onto the Bendersville Road (1st road to your left). You will pass the park store on your right. Continue up the road and you will pass the Group Tenting area on your left. The family camping area is just past there on your right. This is a one way loop through the camping area. The second lane is the entrance to the camping area.

There are also firewood restrictions (wood brought in from out of state) so please read the website.

You will definitely want to bring firewood this time of year. There will be other PA Rucksters camping.

[StarLyte]

I'm arriving sometime Friday before dark. Usually campsite #67.

Panzer

Hey Panzer! I knew you'd be there :rolleyes:

Mashed taters and Mrs. Panzer?

[HIKER7s]

edited, just realized its pointless. I will be in Allegheny Forest, 'hopefully" snowshoeing the NCT that weekend.

Really was gearing up to come

oh well

[trailangelmary]

Hey Marsha,
Add these items/dishes to your list.
I will bring the following:
For Saturday Lunch - Mexican Chicken Corn Soup
For Saturday Supper - Baked Corn Casserole (will make there)
For Saturday Breakfast - 1 - 2 lb. container of Folgers Coffee
For whenever - 500 plastic spoons, 50 soup bowls, 200 napkins, and 1 - 11 oz. non dairy creamer

I will be adding more after I go shopping today. And I will be available in the morning Saturday while everyone is out on the hike to work in the kitchen because I can't hike because of my current knee condition. I will also help for the evening meal if you want.
:)

[Kirby]

Well, while you all are enjoying the Ruck, I will be taking the SAT's, great way to spend my Saturday.

Did you know that SAT is an empty acronym?

Kirby

[StarLyte]

PA RUCK FOOD & SUPPLY LIST

**We DO NOT need any plastic eating utensils
**We DO NEED: paper plates, paper cups, paper bowls, napkins, plastic wrap, foil, 2 more rolls of paper towels, LARGE/JUMBO STURDY non-generic trash bags (we use around 25 for the entire weekend)

As for FOOD, here’s what we need still:

2 large cans of GOOD Regular Coffee
Creamers – powdered, liquid, IV :-?
Sugar
Teas & hot chocolates
Fruit
Any appetizers
Plenty desserts - you know the kind

Friday pasta dinner – Only donate if you are arriving before 4pm:

Sauce (reg & marinara) 4 more jars/cans!
Any meats – we only have 2 dozen meatballs
Breads, rolls
Parmesan/Romano cheeses
Appetizers
1 more salad or accommodating vegetable
Desserts
Your ideas

Saturday breakfast:

Nightshaded aka “Bone Lady” has taken over Saturday breakfast-thank you !
She still needs:
-spicy sausage
-shredded cheese --hmmm sounds like breakfast burritos to me:D
fruit (bananas, apples, etc.)

Saturday soup/chili benefit:
Yes, you donate, yes...you eat lunch. This is a great meal and we have a lot of fun doing it. Every penny of this goes to the hostel. Yes, you can have more than one bowl ;)

We only have 3 soups donated so far...

We need soups, chilis (regular & vegetarian)
Luncheon trays (meats, cheeses)
Crackers, breads
Desserts
Your ideas

Saturday night Ruckfeast:

We need everything – we have 1 turkey, 1 ham
1 mashed potato
1 sausage and pasta dish

We need appetizers, desserts, vegetarian-ethnic dishes, meats
Your ideas

BagO’Tricks is our Volunteer and Clean-Up coordinator

Thank you to all that have responded so far

We have an AWESOME presentation line up for both nights and I will post it here within the next 2 days!

[StarLyte]

Hey Marsha,
Add these items/dishes to your list.
I will bring the following:
For Saturday Lunch - Mexican Chicken Corn Soup
For Saturday Supper - Baked Corn Casserole (will make there)
For Saturday Breakfast - 1 - 2 lb. container of Folgers Coffee
For whenever - 500 plastic spoons, 50 soup bowls, 200 napkins, and 1 - 11 oz. non dairy creamer

I will be adding more after I go shopping today. And I will be available in the morning Saturday while everyone is out on the hike to work in the kitchen because I can't hike because of my current knee condition. I will also help for the evening meal if you want.
:)

Always can count on Mary.

If there's 2 people I love in the kitchen it's Mary and Jack.

[Kirby]

Always can count on Mary.

If there's 2 people I love in the kitchen it's Mary and Jack.

As of Trashgiving, BJack was not going to the Ruck, I believe.

Kirby

[trailangelmary]

Hi Marsha,
I just talked to Matthewski on the phone. His is not able to get on the internet right now and asked me to relay to you what he is bringing:

4 cans sterno, 1 case pineapples, 2 lbs popcorn, 2 lbs butter for the popcorn.

And I am off to shop since seeing your update list!

[camojack]

Well, while you all are enjoying the Ruck, I will be taking the SAT's, great way to spend my Saturday.

Did you know that SAT is an empty acronym?

Kirby
OK, I'll bite. Why is SAT an empty acronym? Last I heard, it was an abbreviation of Scholastic Aptitude Test...

[Kirby]

OK, I'll bite. Why is SAT an empty acronym? Last I heard, it was an abbreviation of Scholastic Aptitude Test...

The College Board dropped it because people were complaining that is does not accurately show aptitude, so now it is just the SAT, not standing for anything.

Kirby

[camojack]

The College Board dropped it because people were complaining that is does not accurately show aptitude, so now it is just the SAT, not standing for anything.

Kirby
When I took the SAT in the mid-70's, it tested verbal and math aptitude...now, as I understand it, writing skills also come into play.

Too bad you won't be at the PA Ruck, in any case; it's a good time...

[StarLyte]

Hi Marsha,
I just talked to Matthewski on the phone. His is not able to get on the internet right now and asked me to relay to you what he is bringing:

4 cans sterno, 1 case pineapples, 2 lbs popcorn, 2 lbs butter for the popcorn.

And I am off to shop since seeing your update list!

Matty made popcorn last year and poured melted butter all over it and it was body spasming :D

Pineapples too--awesome.

Thanks Mary

[StarLyte]

As of Trashgiving, BJack was not going to the Ruck, I believe.

Kirby

Thanks Kirby.

I wish Jack was attending. :(

[StarLyte]

Hey everyone....we still have a hiker in Fayetteville WV that needs a round trip to the Ruck....please help if you can :sun

You can post here or email me at:

ATrailHiker@hotmail.com

[StarLyte]

I'm looking for Bigfoot....are you out there?

ATrailHiker@hotmail.com

[Panzer1]

For those of you who are camping its supposed to be 15 degrees friday night. You better bring an extra blanket. But no wind.
Its supposed to snow tuesday, wednesday and thursday. So by friday you will be sleeping on snow.

Also, there is a 50% chance of snow saturday.

Panzer
stay warm

[warraghiyagey]

I'm looking for Bigfoot....are you out there?

ATrailHiker@hotmail.com
Hey Starlyte, from what I hear that's just a myth. . . sorry.:rolleyes::p

[Panzer1]

The average low for Pine Grove Furnace State park for January is 19 degrees.

Panzer

[camojack]

The average low for Pine Grove Furnace State park for January is 19 degrees.

Panzer
At my first PA Ruck I slept out on the first night in 0º temperatures. Nevermore... :cool:

[A-Train]

Oh man, in 03' it was FREEZING and I was not prepared. If you've ever heard Trix tell the story of the hiker walking down the road towards the hostel at 2 in the morning, who proceeded to litterally hitch onto the back of his car, well....

That was me!

I'd like to claim I'm a bit more self-reliant and prepared 5 yrs later, and a couple miles on the trail:)

[trailangelmary]

Ok, I went shopping, a day late but done. Here is more that I will bring:
Another soup for Saturday lunch - Roasted garlic soup
1 - 2 lb. bag of sugar
1 - 2 lb bag of shredded cheddar cheese for Saturday breakfast
1 - 1 lb canister of hot cocoa mix
Cabbage Slaw for Saturday evening
2 boxes of saltines and 1- 12 oz bag of oyster crackers
1 - 12 oz package of fully cooked smoked chorizo & 1 - 12 oz package of fully cooked smoked andouille for Saturday breakfast
An appetizer for any meal needed - crab, shrimp, red onion spread on pumpernickel bread
2 finger desserts/snacks - potato candy and a candied chex mix/dried fruit/m&m's if I can find the recipe. Which I hope I do....because I have all of the ingredients!!!!

I also have the ingredients for 2 fillings ( or stuffing depending on what you call it). One is a raspberry/bread filling meant to go inside a pork loin. The other is a somewhat (somewhat meaning I am going to use bagels, english muffins & corn loaf bread instead of just the normal bread cubes) traditional bread filling that would normally go in a turkey. I need to know from you Marsha if you still need meats. I have a turkey in the freezer that I need to know if I should get out and bring. And/or if you want the pork loin too. I can do both if needed. I did not purchase the pork loin yet till I hear from you. I need to know soon to get the turkey out to thaw if you want that.

The filling/stuffing can be two additional sides if we don't want the filling in the meat. Just let me know.

Please pass the word on to the ruckster doing Saturday breakfast what I am bringing for that.

Love ya!

[Panzer1]

At my first PA Ruck I slept out on the first night in 0º temperatures. Nevermore... :cool:

Why?:confused:

Panzer

[Panzer1]

The good news: I'ts not likely to rain......

Panzer

[camojack]

Why?:confused:
Panzer
I freakin' HATE the cold! Ever since I was stationed in Hawaii, when my metabolism readjusted...and I've never forced it to recalibrate.

It's why I'm planning to retire to Hawaii, as well. :banana

I'll see you at the PA Ruck, but probably not out in the cold...

[warraghiyagey]

I freakin' HATE the cold! Ever since I was stationed in Hawaii, when my metabolism readjusted...and I've never forced it to recalibrate.
...
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[Panzer1]

I freakin' HATE the cold! Ever since I was stationed in Hawaii, when my metabolism readjusted...and I've never forced it to recalibrate.

It's why I'm planning to retire to Hawaii, as well. :banana

I'll see you at the PA Ruck, but probably not out in the cold...


Look at all the things you don't have to worry about in the cold:
mosquitoes
ticks
gnats
snakes
poison ivy

Panzer: did I leave anything out..

[camojack]

Look at all the things you don't have to worry about in the cold:
mosquitoes
ticks
gnats
snakes
poison ivy

Panzer: did I leave anything out..
They don't have most of those things in Hawaii, either. :banana
(They do have mosquitos, though...)

[driveby]

SHHHHHH whats that i hear.....is that a chain saw.......no, its just driveby with a leaf blower!!!! (enter evil laugh here)

[StarLyte]

SHHHHHH whats that i hear.....is that a chain saw.......no, its just driveby with a leaf blower!!!! (enter evil laugh here)

That was the PA Ruck 2003. Pictures on Backcountry.net to prove it. :D

[StarLyte]

Ok, I went shopping, a day late but done. Here is more that I will bring:
Another soup for Saturday lunch - Roasted garlic soup
1 - 2 lb. bag of sugar
1 - 2 lb bag of shredded cheddar cheese for Saturday breakfast
1 - 1 lb canister of hot cocoa mix
Cabbage Slaw for Saturday evening
2 boxes of saltines and 1- 12 oz bag of oyster crackers
1 - 12 oz package of fully cooked smoked chorizo & 1 - 12 oz package of fully cooked smoked andouille for Saturday breakfast
An appetizer for any meal needed - crab, shrimp, red onion spread on pumpernickel bread
2 finger desserts/snacks - potato candy and a candied chex mix/dried fruit/m&m's if I can find the recipe. Which I hope I do....because I have all of the ingredients!!!!

I also have the ingredients for 2 fillings ( or stuffing depending on what you call it). One is a raspberry/bread filling meant to go inside a pork loin. The other is a somewhat (somewhat meaning I am going to use bagels, english muffins & corn loaf bread instead of just the normal bread cubes) traditional bread filling that would normally go in a turkey. I need to know from you Marsha if you still need meats. I have a turkey in the freezer that I need to know if I should get out and bring. And/or if you want the pork loin too. I can do both if needed. I did not purchase the pork loin yet till I hear from you. I need to know soon to get the turkey out to thaw if you want that.

The filling/stuffing can be two additional sides if we don't want the filling in the meat. Just let me know.

Please pass the word on to the ruckster doing Saturday breakfast what I am bringing for that.

Love ya!


Geezus Mary I'm putting you in charge. I'll report to you then :banana

I don't think most people know how you can cook; you are creative and talented. I'll never forget that breakfast you and Jack did at the Billville Winter Warmer last year.

Yes, bring the turkey. If it needs thawing we'll have DriveBy use a blower on it. Let's soak it in Everclear first or something--jest kiddin ha ha.

You're doing too much work though. Save your energy and brain.

Don't know what else to say but thanks Mary. :sun and....who loves ya baby

[nightshaded]

Ok, I went shopping, a day late but done. Here is more that I will bring:
Another soup for Saturday lunch - Roasted garlic soup
1 - 2 lb. bag of sugar
1 - 2 lb bag of shredded cheddar cheese for Saturday breakfast
1 - 1 lb canister of hot cocoa mix
Cabbage Slaw for Saturday evening
2 boxes of saltines and 1- 12 oz bag of oyster crackers
1 - 12 oz package of fully cooked smoked chorizo & 1 - 12 oz package of fully cooked smoked andouille for Saturday breakfast
An appetizer for any meal needed - crab, shrimp, red onion spread on pumpernickel bread
2 finger desserts/snacks - potato candy and a candied chex mix/dried fruit/m&m's if I can find the recipe. Which I hope I do....because I have all of the ingredients!!!!

I also have the ingredients for 2 fillings ( or stuffing depending on what you call it). One is a raspberry/bread filling meant to go inside a pork loin. The other is a somewhat (somewhat meaning I am going to use bagels, english muffins & corn loaf bread instead of just the normal bread cubes) traditional bread filling that would normally go in a turkey. I need to know from you Marsha if you still need meats. I have a turkey in the freezer that I need to know if I should get out and bring. And/or if you want the pork loin too. I can do both if needed. I did not purchase the pork loin yet till I hear from you. I need to know soon to get the turkey out to thaw if you want that.

The filling/stuffing can be two additional sides if we don't want the filling in the meat. Just let me know.

Please pass the word on to the ruckster doing Saturday breakfast what I am bringing for that.

Love ya!


thank you muchly for your contribution to the breakfast...chorizo is wonderful!

[nightshaded]

also, marsha, carly aka oatmeal (sister) is going to be bringing peppers, several pies, and some kind of potato or rice dish, and possibly some fresh baked bread.
i can bring some tomato sauce for fri. night, as well.

[StarLyte]

Thanks for picking up on Mary's posting, Peggy...:sun

[StarLyte]

Food list for the PA Ruck:

Friday night
desserts
any appetizers

Breakfast
Anything in addition to Peggy's meal would be appreciated

Saturday soup benefit
Any soup or chili
Luncheon meats, cheese
desserts

Saturday night RuckFeast
Meats
cassaroles
ethnic dishes
vegetarian dishes
DESSERTS

WE HAVE ALL SUPPLIES, COFFEE
WE STRICTLY NEED THE ABOVE ITEMS

[StarLyte]

PA Ruck Presentation Schedule

Friday night:
7:00 p.m. Spotlight
Sally Naser, ATC Boundary Program Manager: Volunteering for the Boundary--Life on the Edge. Our featured presenter will talk about corridor monitoring.
Weather permitting, Sally will take any interested folks out on the
boundary Saturday for a field exercise in the Hunters Run area so they
can experience "life on the edge" first-hand and learn about this
exciting volunteer opportunity.

7:45 p.m. – Pootz & M&M - AT07

8:30 p.m. Skeeter – Wonderland Trail, Centennial Trail

9:15 p.m. Pokey2006 – Hiking in Nepal

Saturday night:

7:30 p.m. Jim & Ginny Owen – Great Divide Trail 07 slides – Q&A

8:45 p.m. Lyle – “HikaNation” slideshow, cross-country hike sponsored by AHS and Dept. of Interior back in 1980-81. Was the precursor to the ADT.

9:30 p.m. Weathercarrot – PCT03 new production

[trailangelmary]

You're doing too much work though. Save your energy and brain.
Not a problem. You know I love to cook.

[StarLyte]

also, marsha, carly aka oatmeal (sister) is going to be bringing peppers, several pies, and some kind of potato or rice dish, and possibly some fresh baked bread.
i can bring some tomato sauce for fri. night, as well.

Funny how I tried to avoid flooding this thread with the grocery list, but here we are :rolleyes:

Your interests and efforts are extremely appreciated and welcome. Not too many folks will get up and cook like that on Saturday mornings at the Ruck; many of us are just too dang tired from the over-stimulation the night before :eek:

Thank you so much!

[StarLyte]

Musicians - where are you? Email me, amateurs or rock stars....Takoma Tedd I doubt will be attending considering he lives in FL and Moonbow John is not attending and he is an excellent and versatile musician.

Bring your stoves and vintage gear for a display at the PA Ruck. We'll have labels.

Hiker's Garage Sale: Have anything you'd like to donate? Bring yer stuff, throw it behind the main staircase and pick thru anything you'd like, just make a donation in the hostel jar. Don't be cheap either ;)

Firewood. Bring what you have, cardboard helps too for firestarters. Unless you have your own campfire, put your stack on campsite 68. If you do that before Thursday evening, leave a note on the stack: PA RUCK WOOD

The only thing that would make my Ruck complete is if Lone Wolf, Sly and Baltimore Jack would attend :banana

Thanks everyone.

[1Pint]

Friday night:
7:00 p.m. Spotlight
Sally Naser, ATC Boundary Program Manager: Volunteering for the Boundary--Life on the Edge. Our featured presenter will talk about corridor monitoring.
Weather permitting, Sally will take any interested folks out on the
boundary Saturday for a field exercise in the Hunters Run area so they
can experience "life on the edge" first-hand and learn about this
exciting volunteer opportunity.


Does the boundary talk come with visual aids? :D:D:D
(that's for those of you at the Gathering's business meeting)

[StarLyte]

Tricks wants to know if anyone can bring a saw or better yet a chain saw. It would be for cutting wood.

We are need of wood - desperately. Usually by now some kind soul drops off fire wood at campsite 68. No one has-unless it's a surprise, won't know until tomorrow.

Thanks.

[Panzer1]

Tricks wants to know if anyone can bring a saw or better yet a chain saw. It would be for cutting wood.

We are need of wood - desperately. Usually by now some kind soul drops off fire wood at campsite 68. No one has-unless it's a surprise, won't know until tomorrow.

Thanks.

I will bring a saw and a maul. We may not be allowed to use a chain saw in a state park.

Panzer

[nightshaded]

Tricks wants to know if anyone can bring a saw or better yet a chain saw. It would be for cutting wood.

We are need of wood - desperately. Usually by now some kind soul drops off fire wood at campsite 68. No one has-unless it's a surprise, won't know until tomorrow.

Thanks.



in regards to the breakfast: no problem...i quite enjoy cooking, so i'm looking forward to it.
as to wood, i will attempt to bring some with me, which shouldn't be a problem....and i can also bring my axe.

[nightshaded]

oh...and is anyone looking for a bunk in the hostel?
one of the ladies coming with me had reserved one, but i'm thinking i'd rather stay in the camp if i can get someone to take my bunk.
or can i just call and un-reserve? how would that work?

[Panzer1]

oh...and is anyone looking for a bunk in the hostel?
one of the ladies coming with me had reserved one, but i'm thinking i'd rather stay in the camp if i can get someone to take my bunk.
or can i just call and un-reserve? how would that work?

There should be no problem to call and un-reserve.

Panzer

[nightshaded]

fantastic, thank you...i shall call donna in the morning! it's been a few weeks since i've gotten to camp in below-freezing conditions, and i'm looking forward to it, masochist that i am ;)

[StarLyte]

Hello Peeps....no Internet for me after this posting, the food list is looking good with the exception of main dishes for Saturday night RuckFeast. One never knows how the potluck will end up to the very end....thanks to everyone participating.

Tell Vicky & Pat to drive down if they can get away.

See you at the Ruck.

[turtle fast]

Got a bunch of soda...will be bringing it along...16 cases or so!!!See ya at the ruck!!!

[Fannypack]

Hey Fannypack...

Gary Roberts will be at campsite #68, arriving Thursday evening between 6-8, he's coming from Rockland MD. No one else has mentioned coming in early yet.
Looks like I am wusing out on the Thu nite campout; will arrive Fri morn after a leisurely drive up from Richmond...

Hope all is well in PA and the normal Ruck w/e snowfall does not arrive
and also
can't wait to start conversating w/ "the mayor of Billville" concerning his PCT08 hike. Actually someone should start a thread concerning/entitled "PCT08 advice for Shane".....
a related thread(sorta related): http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=32033

[Fannypack]

... the food list is looking good with the exception of main dishes for Saturday night RuckFeast...
I would think there will lots of "leftovers" from the Sat lunch???

[Johnny Thunder]

Looks like I am wusing out on the Thu nite campout; will arrive Fri morn after a leisurely drive up from Richmond...

Hope all is well in PA and the normal Ruck w/e snowfall does not arrive
and also
can't wait to start conversating w/ "the mayor of Billville" concerning his PCT08 hike. Actually someone should start a thread concerning/entitled "PCT08 advice for Shane".....
a related thread(sorta related): http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=32033


"I wanna talk to the may-or
to the guuvernor..."

Always wondered why Nas felt he didn't need to talk to his Senator. Thoughts?

[smyers]

Okay, this is my second get together - I went to the Gathering this fall. Loved it. Knew no one but went to great sessions. I baked my peanut butter brownie cake with pb icing for this occassion! I will arrive sometime Saturday morning. If anyone living in central pa wants to carpool let me know. I am a little nervous!

[Cheesewhiz]

Anybody driving thru southern chester county PA and could pick up a thru hiker to go to the ruck

[warraghiyagey]

God, I wish I was there. Hope everyone's having a great weekend.:sun:sun

[camojack]

God, I wish I was there. Hope everyone's having a great weekend.:sun:sun
Too late; everybody left. I was looking for you...to discuss my "imaginary" friend. :-?

[Glo-Worm]

I had such a great time. A big thankyou to everyone involved in making this wonderful event happen.

Glo-Worm

[warraghiyagey]

Too late; everybody left. I was looking for you...to discuss my "imaginary" friend. :-?
Hope your imaginary friend doesn't have as good a memory as you do.:o
Going to Billville? I'm hoping to. I'll buy you a drink or six and we'll call it even??:rolleyes:

[camojack]

Hope your imaginary friend doesn't have as good a memory as you do.:o
Going to Billville? I'm hoping to. I'll buy you a drink or six and we'll call it even??:rolleyes:
The Winter Warmer? Yes, I'm planning to attend.

As for my friend's memory, I can't say...but mine's pretty good, huh? Coincidentally, I just read an email from him.
(I'll forward it if you're interested...)

[warraghiyagey]

(I'll forward it if you're interested...)
How could I refuse?;)

[camojack]

How could I refuse?;)
PM me your email @ddress, then... :o

[StarLyte]

Hey everyone….thanks for an awesome PA Ruck…..

We had 102 in attendance.

So many people volunteered their time and donated food and supplies…I just couldn’t believe it. Saturday night RuckFeast looked like a Las Vegas buffet. The items people donated !

It was a different Ruck – new faces, we love it.

The campfire was incredible. Biggest one yet! Saturday night it roared…or was that the leaf blower…anyways it roared- DriveBy you are incredible :D

Can’t wait to post the pictures later on today!

Special deserving thanks to….Turtlefast and wife for the donation of the beautiful PA Ruck banner which I’ll post pics of as well and for the cases of soda, Scott from the Ye Olde Backpacker who donated many hiking shirts (this was a first!), Skeeter-Pokey-Lyle-Pootz-Jim & Ginny-Weathercarrot for their presentations, Sally Naser from the ATC, Bone Lady and entourage from Cleveland that hosted Saturday breakfast, Fannypack for all of his work and contributions, Stonewall for bringing his turkey cooker and time that he spent cooking these–wow, ladies from the Women Hiker’s list, and: Trail Angel Mary for the many food items she brought, cooked, set up and for the TOTAL entertainment she and her vehicle provided for us (pictures and story later).

So many people to thank individually…thank you so much!

The hostel has new caretakers that we met on Saturday night, we’ll post more about them in the new few weeks – we were so happy to meet such high spirited and enthusiastic folks.

(I hope someone can get the videos from the Saturday campfire on the Internet)

[Fannypack]

Also THANKS to Starlyte for her never-ending efforts the entire weekend and I also want to make sure that FELIX is mentioned for his dishwashing efforts on both Friday & Saturday nite. Also thanks to Tricks for his patience at Walmart on Friday while he was shopping for Starlyte's macroni casserole ingredients.

Btw, Felix should be hiking now somewhere between Great Barrington & RPH Cabin. If u see a pickup truck with Indiana tags check to see if it is Felix and leave him a message on the windshield.... He may near a shuttle to spot his truck so he can hike SOUTH to it. For those who don't know Felix is a SOBOer all the way (ME2GA98).

See yall on the trail.

[StarLyte]

I agree Fannypack...

reason why I didn't mention Tricks or Felix is because they don't read/contribute any posts here on Whiteblaze unless I send them the link...but YES they are important people to thank!

(poor Tricks...he had a hard time with the grocery list?...I'll make it up to him at the Warmer)

Felix usually plans a nice hike after the Ruck...he'll post a mini-trip report on the AT-L.

Thanks again Fannypack - it was great seeing you, don't get to spend much time with you.

[sly dog]

It was my first ruck but not last, i had a wonderfull time but was unable to stay for the fire...next time.

[Fannypack]

(poor Tricks...he had a hard time with the grocery list?...I'll make it up to him at the Warmer)


The list was fine & Tricks followed to the letter and did much comparative cost shopping during his selection process.

[Wonder]

I missed you all!

[gypsy]

I missed you all too

[StarLyte]

PA Ruck photos are up...

Click here (http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/browseimages.php?do=member&imageuser=271)

Thanks to Kevin for taking the photos this year.

[camojack]

PA Ruck photos are up...
CLICK HERE (http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/showimage.php?i=21857&c=661)
Thanks to Kevin for taking the photos this year.
Amazingly enough, I don't look half bad in the picture that I'm in... :-?

[Wonder]

That's cause you're one sexy devil;)

[camojack]

That's cause you're one sexy devil;)
Thanks, darlin'...that was a nice thing to say. :p

[mweinstone]

we need to talk.

[camojack]

we need to talk.
Who's "we" in this context?

[mweinstone]

their are the we, and the notwe.

[mweinstone]

jack! i got permenent wifi reseption! im useing a piggyback anntenna i told you about. its so so so so so cool! im back!

[Frolicking Dinosaurs]

their are the we, and the notwe.Sounds like a lotta we-we to me :D

[mweinstone]

dunncannon befor the ruck. and the last jiffypop tree waits to drop.the dude and i pulled in wed night at 2 am to find room 23 opened by vicky the wonderful.

[mweinstone]

thurs morn the dude slept in and i walked to the shelter trail 4 miles south and back. it was a classic hike. except for the lack of panzer to point out gravity and stuff.

[camojack]

thurs morn the dude slept in and i walked to the shelter trail 4 miles south and back. it was a classic hike. except for the lack of panzer to point out gravity and stuff.
I'll clue you in; nobody has to point out gravity...it makes its presence known all by itself. :D

[mweinstone]

then about 11 pm thursdaynight we headded for the ironmasters. donna left the door open for us and we crashed. dude on the couch in maesha starlytes cabin and me on the slab out front in my 20 below hotel marmot. 17 degree cowboy campin!then came the ruckers. as the theam to hogans heros played, panzer and rich showed up with milletary timeing.this was richs 2nd ruck! welcom back rich!

[mweinstone]

johnney thunders first ruck!

[mweinstone]

the dude as sithdude. and pee art i foun hiking. was the guy spelling his girls name?

[mweinstone]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dd35VS4kRCc

[Pootz]

I need to give credit to M&M for the program we did at the RUCK. Our slid show from our 2007 thru hikes would not have happened without her puting it together on the computer.