ALDHA Gathering

[Red Wolf]

:-? WHAT'S HAPPENING OCTOBER 9, 10, & 11 ?

" THE GATHERIING " ! ! !

more info : www.aldah.org (http://www.aldah.org)

" SEE YAH THERE ! " , Red Wolf o'da Smoky's

[StarLyte]

Hello again friends!

The ALDHA Gathering (http://www.aldha.org/gathring.htm) will be held in beautiful Gettysburg Pennsylvania this year during Columbus Day weekend: October 9-11, 2009.

We welcome hikers, dreamers, and their families. You do not have to be a member of ALDHA to attend this event.

Your $10.00 per person fee includes your stay at the ALDHA campground - an actual Civil War re-enactment field, all classes and presentations.

If you have any questions, please contact me at: Membership@aldha.org

We hope to see you there!

:sun

[Red Wolf]

:) NOTICE ***** DEADLINE !

September 1 is the deadline to get workshop applications to Bill O'Brien
if you wish to do a workshop at the Gathering . You can print out one
from the ALDHA website : www.aldha.org (http://www.aldha.org)

[Diamond Diggs]

is that to attend a workshop or to give a workshop?

[Red Wolf]

:welcomeThat's to give a workshop . You get to attend one by either PREREGISTRATION or by ON-SITE REGISTRATION ( that way you get a program and can choose which ones you wish to attend ) . OF COURSE, we prefer you preregister so we can make the necessary preps to accomidate you ( room size , etc.) .
COMPLETE INFO is found at www.aldah.org (http://www.aldah.org) and click on the "BROCHURE" .
Hope to SEE YAH THAR' ! ! !

[Lion King]

I want to show a new and improved version of the American Discovery Trail film if someone can put the word out, I am in West Hartford...whats the story morning glory?

Hoep I can get this done!

anyone with proper info PM me.

later, onto Hanover to help Blister kick Jack's ass.;):D

[Red Wolf]

:sun POST - GATHERING WORKTRIP * * * * *

Here's your chance to help make the Appalachian Trail Museum a REALITY!
Although the construction on the Old Mill building across the road from the
Ironmaster's Hostel,Pine Grove Furnace State Park ( ...also across the other road from the store which is famous for the 1/2 GAL. CLUB ) has not yet begun , the building needs a good interior cleaning ~ here is your chance to participate in the actual "hands-on" creation of the AT Museum and also enjoy, not only the company of other like-minded hikers, but a
FREE MEAL ! IN ADDITION ***** IF there are more volunteers than are needed at the Old Mill building, then the spill-over will give a good cleaning to Ironmaster's Hostel ( ~ NOTE : Sanne"Readyhiker" has said that if that happens " There is a good possibilty that everyone will be able to stay overnight in the hostel 4 FREE " ! * * * * * ) .

SIGN - UP FOR THIS WORKTRIP AT GATHERING HIKER CENTRAL

ps note > z poss Takoma Tedd will provide the evening's entertainment :)
:jump

[Jack Tarlin]

Is this Sunday, Monday, or what?

Sounds like a great idea Wolf, but when you post something about an "event", it sure helps if you let people know the date!! :D

[Red Wolf]

Jack, thanks for catching the oversight ( ~ I suppose there are lots that do not know that the post-gathering worktrip is always the Monday after the Gathering weekend ). Therefore, to be clear about the date, the worktrip is scheduled for Monday,Oct.12 at the Old Mill building in Pine Grove Furnace State Park,Pennsylvania . NOTE : PLEASE sign-up at the HIKER CENTRAL desk at the Gathering ( that way we can get a count ).
Red Wolf

[Red Wolf]

:sun YOUR HELP NEEDED *

The help of time and labor for this clean up are needed .
ALSO, AND / OR , SUPPLIES ~

For a general idea of what we are talking about, here is what Noel"Horseman" said, " This is not a 'spit shine' type clean up, but a general clean up, you know, sweep the floors real good, some mopping down, get years and years of dust out of there, remove any and all mouse droppings etc, get rid of unwanted 'stuff', get the entire place generally straightened up and looking good... "

SUPPLY DONATIONS NEEDED : rubber gloves,paper towels,large waste baskets,trash barrel,large plastic trash bags,dust pans, brushes, brooms, mops, buckets, LOTS of rags * , and cleaning fluids / chemicals
BRING DONATIONS TO Larry or Noel at the Friday afternoon registration (this is the registration at the Redding Farm encampment~Table Rock Rd.)

more info : www.appalachiantrailmuseum.org (http://www.appalachiantrailmuseum.org) & www.aldha.org (http://www.aldha.org)

SEE YAH AT THE GATHERING ! ~ HAPPY TRAILS !
Robert "Red Wolf o'da Smoky's" Croyle
A.T. Museum - membership secretary

[Red Wolf]

:-? OPPS ! .....SORRY ABOUT WRONG WEB ADDRESS

The Appalachian Trail Museum info is at : www.atmuseum.org (http://www.atmuseum.org)

~ Robert "Red Wolf"

[jamarshall]

When will camping be available?

[rambunny]

D#X###M we have guests!!!!

[Jack Tarlin]

Jmarshall:

Registration at the campsite begins Friday morning. One might, perhaps might be able to get there Thursday night with permission, but you'd probably want to check this out ahead of time.

Details on event can be found at www.aldha.org, including E-Mail addresses for event organizers, in case anyone has questions they can't get answered on the website page.

[Diamond Diggs]

think im gonna skip out on the Gathering and hit up the South RUCK instead???? (considering my location)

[BillO]

Hi everyone,

A rare post from me... Yes, the Gathering is fast approaching. It is Oct. 9-11. There are a lot of great things lined up for the weekend, and a lot of pre-Gathering buzz out there. Pre-registration is at a 5-or more year high. And that is very, very good for the continued health and success of the Gathering.

I have one huge favor to ask the Whiteblaze community: We have two thru-hikers planning to finish on Katahdin on Oct. 8, the day before the Gathering begins. They are also both planning to present workshops during the Gathering, and one of them, I hope, will be there on time to give one of the testimonials Friday night. If so, it could be a very special moment as far as testimonials go.

BUT, they need a ride. From Maine to Gettysburg. In one day.

I know that's asking a lot, and I would do it myself if I didn't have to be in Gettysburg by Wednesday to help get ready for the Gathering. (I'm sort of organizing it this year, as you may have guessed by now. lol.)

So if anyone can help out with this, please let me know. My email is aldha@aol.com. I check it frequently all day long (and into the wee hours, too), so I can get back to you ASAP with the details. The hikers are willing to pay for gas. Heck, I am willing to pay for gas!

Just let me know. THANKS, and we'll see you folks in Gettysburg the weekend after next.

Bill O'Brien
aldha@aol.com

[bascomgrillmaster]

Hi All Bascomgrillmaster Here,
Will not be at the Gathering this year.Moms health is bad.Hope to see you next time.
Tim Messerich

[Jack Tarlin]

For the past few years, when the Gathering has been in West Virginia, or more recently, at the excellent new location at Gettysburg College, a good-sized bunch of us has gotten together the night before at the Doyle Hotel in Duncannon. This gives us the chance to spend some time with friends we don't see that often, as well as filling up the place on a slow week, which helps our friends Pat and Vicki who own the joint. And then it's an easy drive to Gettysburg the next day. Anyway, if any of you are attending the event or live nearby, come join us Thursday evening 8 October.

Should be a good group of folks and I hope to see some of you there.

[trailangelmary]

a good-sized bunch of us has gotten together the night before at the Doyle Hotel in Duncannon. This gives us the chance to spend some time with friends we don't see that often, as well as filling up the place on a slow week, which helps our friends Pat and Vicki who own the joint. And then it's an easy drive to Gettysburg the next day. Anyway, if any of you are attending the event or live nearby, come join us Thursday evening 8 October.

Should be a good group of folks and I hope to see some of you there.

Hi Jack, glad to see this post. Not sure at this point what my schedule is that day/evening but most likely I will be working at the Unimart (right behind the Doyle Hotel) during the day. And then close by the Doyle (since I live a block away!) part of the evening. It is a pool match night. I am the captain of the team.
So, anyway, hope to get to see you and others that day/evening.
Also, Baggins is here and planning on attending her first Gathering. She would also like to help in the preparations if needed. But I am certain she will not want to wait until I can go to the Gathering after work on Saturday. I told her she will want to be there for the opening ceremonies on Friday. I have always enjoyed them. If she does not find a ride to help with the preparations the few days before I hope someone will give her a spot in their vehicle on Friday. She doesn't need much space since she is so tiny!
ALDHA Rules!!!!!!

[Jack Tarlin]

I like the line about her not taking up a lot of space.

Have you considered UPS or FedEx? :D

A big carton, a few air holes and copious bubble wrap should suffice. Maybe a large cat carrier would do the trick.

Oh, hiker tip: Make sure there's a very clear and legible return adddress on the box in case of problems, refused delivery, etc.

Otherwise, this may end badly.

[trailangelmary]

She is LHAO!!!

[Red Wolf]

:welcome APPALACHIAN TRAIL MUSEUM
I thought I'd pass along this note from the ATMS (A.T. Museum Society ) to anyone interested . This is from the desk of Larry Luexenberg, ATMS president ( email: luxenberg@lexingtonave.com ) :

" Friends of the A.T. Museum,
In conjunction with the ALDHA Gathering at Gettysburg College, the ATMS will hold a meeting at 2:30 in Room 260 of the college student union. All of our meetings are open and we encourage your participation and comments. The ATMS will also have an exhibit table all weekend, a silent auction and raffle, sponsor several workshops on Saturday, and a cleanup worktrip at the Old Mill at 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12. In addition, we expect to have a table at the Appalachian Trail Community Forum in Carlisle,PA on the evening of Oct. 26.

We welcome any contributions to the silent auction. They need not be hiker related. Also, for the worktrip Monday, we welcome any cleaning supplies. ~ Regards ~ Larry "

SEE YAH AT THE GATHERING ! ~ Robert "Red Wolf o'da Smoky's" Croyle - ATMS membership secretary

[StarLyte]

Bill O'Brien did an excellent job of posting categorized information on the ALDHA Gathering, in particular the Ride Board (http://www.aldha.org/rides.htm).

As for the Appalachian Trail Museum post Gathering clean-up...I am sending food up with you guys from Gettysburg. So if you can make it, there will be grub :D And thanks to Red Wolf for his unselfish, never-ending energy.

A special thank you to Larry Luxenberg, and for making this AT Museum dream soon become reality. Opening day will be some party :banana

Love to all :sun

[Jack Tarlin]

Just want to re-iterate, especially for the new folks, that this is a really great event, especially for those thinking about or actively planning a long backpacking trip, especially one on the A.T. Unlike Trail Days, which is more of a social/party event, the Gathering is educational: There are dozens of lectures, presentations, workshops, etc., all dealing with long-distance trekking, including some led by recent (i.e. this past year's) thru-hikers. Several presentations each year are aimed squarely at folks planning to thru-hike the A.T. the following year.

I attended one of these weekends back in 1994 before my first long hike, and I've only missed one of them since. This is a really fun, really useful event, and I hope to see many of you there.

For details, including an idea of this year's program and what to expect, go to www.aldha.org

[Jack Tarlin]

Just spent the last half hour working on travel plans, looking forward to leaving for Gettysburg a week from tomorrow.

Any of you guys planning to attend?

[Jeff]

Looking forward to seeing everyone next weekend !!!

[Jester2000]

Just spent the last half hour working on travel plans, looking forward to leaving for Gettysburg a week from tomorrow.

Any of you guys planning to attend?

I'll be there! It sounds like fun!

[Hoop Time]

I was coming until Jack posted the "not a party" thing.

[WalkinHome]

See you at "church" for a "Ling" and a large order of fries Thursday evening.

[BillO]

Hi everyone...

Just wanted to clear up something about early arrivals at Gettysburg for the Oct. 9-11 ALDHA Gathering . . .

You can arrive Thursday at the campground if you wish, but not any earlier than that, thanks. We are only paying the farmer to use his field from Friday through Monday morning, Oct.9-12. He is, in effect, giving us a freebie on Thursday for those who have to help set up and get ready, and we don't want to abuse his generosity. We'd love to pay for use of his property all week, but our meager budget doesn't allow for that. Believe me, I have stretched that $10-per-person fee for the entire weekend as far as it will go. LOL.

If you arrive Thursday, we ask that you pitch in to help with the packet-stuffing party on campus, probably in the College Union Building, or CUB, from about 5 or 6 p.m onward. If you can be there Thursday, let me know at aldha@aol.com ... It's actually a lot of fun and very easy work. The more hands, the easier it is.

One more thing: pray for good weather! Thanks!

--Bill

[Hoop Time]

See you at "church" for a "Ling" and a large order of fries Thursday evening.

Amen brother

[Jack Tarlin]

Will happily be leaving NH for Pennsylvania on Thursday afternoon. Sure hope to see some of you in Gettysburg. And for you new guys, especially the folks hiking next year, this is a GREAT event and if you're anywhere nearby you should really try and check it out.

Plus, Gettsyburg is beautiful this time of year and is one of those places that every American should visit at least once.

See www.aldha.org for more information.

[Panzer1]

Rain, rain, go away, come back again some other day...:D:D

Panzer

[Red Wolf]

:sun ON THE ROAD TO THE "GATHERING"

Got to Hot'Lanta today ~ a couple of days here, then off to PA and the Gathering ! - the GRAND FALL HIKER REUNION , I'm ah jes luven' it !
See yah there yall. ~ Red Wolf o'da Smoky's

info @ www.aldha.org (http://www.aldha.org) & www.atmuseum.org (http://www.atmuseum.org)

[Hoop Time]

Current forecast for Gettysburg: Friday: Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Night: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

[Canada Goose]

this is a GREAT event and if you're anywhere nearby you should really try and check it out.

Plus, Gettsyburg is beautiful this time of year and is one of those places that every American should visit at least once.

...or Canadian! :sun CG

[Canada Goose]

:sun ON THE ROAD TO THE "GATHERING"

Got to Hot'Lanta today ~ a couple of days here, then off to PA and the Gathering ! - the GRAND FALL HIKER REUNION , I'm ah jes luven' it !
See yah there yall. ~ Red Wolf o'da Smoky's

Now, Red Wolf, could 'ya show a little more enthusiasm please! :D

We gotta promote this event, 'ya know! :p CG

[Panzer1]

I just got this new kerosene lantern for the Gathering. Its a W. T. Kirkman #2 "Champion". Galvanized like the one below but with a frosted globe and a hooded reflector. 20 candle power with a 27 hour burn time.
Better than a Coleman lantern.

Panzer

http://www.lanternnet.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/tnWTK2Galv.jpg

[Red Wolf]

Now, Red Wolf, could 'ya show a little more enthusiasm please! :D

We gotta promote this event, 'ya know! :p CG
Canada Goose, I don't have to promote the Gathering to you Canadians~we in da DEEP SOUTH know , since winter cometh, that U SNOWBIRDS are comeing anyway ! Those in the know will not miss the Gathering if at all possible ~ I even know one that's comeing all the way from Thailand ( Fiddlehead aka glen fleagle ) . :D ~RW

[Wolf - 23000]

HI All,

Going to the Gathering is always a BLAST!!! I enjoy myself every time. I won't be able to make it this year - I don't return to the states until the 15 or 16 Oct.

While your at the Gathering, please remember the people that help and donated their time and effort into putting the whole thing together. To me, those are the really heros. Their efforts and selfless service is what makes the Gathering so very special!!!

Have full all!!!

Wolf

[Red Wolf]

:sun "GATHERING - BOUND"

Leaving Hot'Lanta this AM for PA and the Gathering !
SEE YA'LL THAR !
Red Wolf o'da Smoky's

[Hoop Time]

Weather update -- wet start, colder end to weekend now forecast:

Friday: Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 74. Southeast wind 6 to 13 mph becoming southwest. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind 7 to 11 mph becoming west. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday: A slight chance of showers before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Northwest wind between 8 and 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

[Jester2000]

HI All,

Going to the Gathering is always a BLAST!!! I enjoy myself every time. I won't be able to make it this year - I don't return to the states until the 15 or 16 Oct.


You should have told us -- we would have moved it! Safe home.

[Panzer1]

Is the ground going to be firm enough to drive over? I hope it is not so muddy that our cars get stuck.

Panzer

[Hoop Time]

Is the ground going to be firm enough to drive over? I hope it is not so muddy that our cars get stuck.

Panzer

Assuming the ground is pretty dry to begin with, which it should be since we have not had real significant rain the last several days, it should be OK. But I say that without knowing the actual field in question.

[Hoop Time]

Compliments to Jester on the fine job guiding the night hike of the battlefield. Was easily the highlight of The Gathering for me.

http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/files/1/8/2/3/4/jestersunset-web_thumb.jpg (http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/showimage.php?i=36892&c=661)

[TOW]

Compliments to Jester on the fine job guiding the night hike of the battlefield. Was easily the highlight of The Gathering for me.

http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/files/1/8/2/3/4/jestersunset-web_thumb.jpg (http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/showimage.php?i=36892&c=661)excellent photo!

[Panzer1]

Sunset Oct 10,2009

Panzer

[Panzer1]

Bag-of-Tricks

[Panzer1]

Campfire

Panzer