The "Official" 2010 SoRuck Thread [Archive] - WhiteBlaze

Bulldawg

10-13-2009, 23:19

It's everybody friendly. Just show up and have a good time. And bring beer. Lots and lots of beer. :D

Not just beer. Tell the man what brands we drink. Dang Hooch, do I have to hold you hand for everything??

Skidsteer

10-13-2009, 23:19

And bacon. And warm clothes. And bacon.

Bulldawg

10-13-2009, 23:19

And bacon. And warm clothes. And bacon.

And shrimp and grits and bacon and sausage and, you get the picture.

Oh and beer!!

Hooch

10-13-2009, 23:20

.......Dang Hooch, do I have to hold you hand for everything??You try and hold my hand and I'm kickin' you in the nuts. :eek: Just sayin'. :D

Bulldawg

10-13-2009, 23:26

You try and hold my hand and I'm kickin' you in the nuts. :eek: Just sayin'. :D

Hmm, OK, let us rephrase then.

Must I lead you down the correct trail all the time??

Hooch

10-13-2009, 23:27

We like bacon. And beer. :D

Bulldawg

10-13-2009, 23:29

We like bacon. And beer. :D

Expensive micro brew beer.

Oh and 12 year old bourbon. Single barrel.

Oh and bacon!!

Marta

10-14-2009, 07:42

Besides bacon and beer, there are usually pancakes for breakfast one day and biscuits the next, chili at lunch on Saturday, and a spaghetti dinner one night.

All that talking about hiking makes people hungry.

Lone Wolf

10-14-2009, 07:45

Is it non-thru friendly?

non-thru friendly? :-? the majority of folks that attend are fat, thru-hiker wannabe pack sniffers :cool:

kayak karl

10-14-2009, 07:56

Expensive micro brew beer.

Oh and 12 year old bourbon. Single barrel.

Oh and bacon!!
i remember the beer and i remember the bourbon, but i don't remember any bacon last year:-?

StarLyte

10-14-2009, 07:59

non-thru friendly? :-? the majority of folks that attend are fat, thru-hiker wannabe pack sniffers :cool:

ha ha ha ...that includes me LW :D

Looking forward to seeing my friends, I missed 2 years.

Eating? Dang.

Bulldawg

10-14-2009, 08:50

i remember the beer and i remember the bourbon, but i don't remember any bacon last year:-?

Lone Wolf and Hooch musta ate it all before you got up Karl!!

Oh and me, I might have ate some too!

Dances with Mice

10-14-2009, 10:57

non-thru friendly? :-? the majority of folks that attend are fat, thru-hiker wannabe pack sniffers :cool:I beg your pardon, sir.

I never intend to thru-hike.

Gaiter

10-14-2009, 11:07

I beg your pardon, sir.

I never intend to thru-hike.

:dito::eek:

peanuts

10-14-2009, 11:37

can't wait!!!!:banana

Lilred

10-14-2009, 12:21

non-thru friendly? :-? the majority of folks that attend are fat, thru-hiker wannabe pack sniffers :cool:

awww Wolf, i miss you too.....

Sly, mark me down as going. Can't wait!!

Ewker

10-14-2009, 12:45

Sly, mark me down as going. Can't wait!!

wanna share a ride?

sheepdog

10-14-2009, 12:55

definately shrimp grits, pulled pork, and

bacon

and

beer

Dancer

10-14-2009, 17:56

I can't wait. My boss knows every year when I'm using my first vacation days!! YAY!!! Can't wait to see everybody!!!!

Bearpaw

10-14-2009, 18:03

non-thru friendly? :-? the majority of folks that attend are fat, thru-hiker wannabe pack sniffers :cool:

And the rest of us are fat ex-thru-hikers whose packs are too rank to sniff any more. :banana

Sly, Sleeps With Skunks and I will be there.

jhick

10-14-2009, 18:51

Sounds good, let me know what I can do to help this year.

You can cook more of that... stuff. ;) otherwise, you know what I'm looking forward too....

oh, and hopefully no bumperstickers this year....

Sly

10-14-2009, 19:28

non-thru friendly? :-? the majority of folks that attend are fat, thru-hiker wannabe pack sniffers :cool:

Oh sure, you can answer this post but not your phone! It's OK one of the guys at Mt Rogers Outfitter filled me in on updates for Damascus.

Reid

10-15-2009, 01:04

What's up with the gear trade?

Reid

10-15-2009, 01:06

Food sounds well and good too. might need some cornbread and hopefully they'll be an American flag somewhere. take the drink not the smoke.

oso loco

10-15-2009, 20:38

Sly -
Oso loco will be there - so will Ginny. Unless the snow is too deep for the truck.
There's only one kind of beer for me anymore --- "7"
But you can't get it without going to Newfoundland.

Sly

11-02-2009, 14:05

Sly -
Oso loco will be there - so will Ginny. Unless the snow is too deep for the truck.
There's only one kind of beer for me anymore --- "7"
But you can't get it without going to Newfoundland.

That will be great, hopefully, you'll have sometime to share in form of a presentation.

Sly

11-02-2009, 14:13

It's official, earlier this morning I was able to reserve cabins A-D for Fri-Sat and C for Sun.

As in the past, I was told we may not be able to get Kleinrath Hall because of their wilderness training program, only to be told later we have it. A return phone call earlier this morning confirmed that we won't have use of the Hall (bummer). Rather, we'll have use of Relia's Garden. I asked if their pub will be open but, I doubt it.

Later this week, maybe today, I'll be sending emails to those that stayed in the cabins in the past for 1st option. One month from today I'll open any available cabin spots to the general public. This year I won't be able to wait more than a month for payment. In the meantime, if you plan on attending and would like to stay in a cabin rather than basecamp, I can put you on a waiting list, just PM me. Since at the moment I'm living out of my car and in an unfinished house without internet, it may be a couple days before I reply.

If any of you would like to put on a presentation, or have a suggestion for one, PM me.

I'll work on the food list etc as soon as my ALDHA Companion duties have wound down...

tallfran

11-19-2009, 20:26

Just heard that I got vacation for that weekend, so I'll be there! Probably stay in base camp like usual.

Tipi Walter

11-19-2009, 20:36

Same thing you did last year: get drunk, fall over and vomit. :banana

It's everybody friendly. Just show up and have a good time. And bring beer. Lots and lots of beer. :D

Now where's that thread on camping by roads and avoiding the drunks?

Besides bacon and beer, there are usually pancakes for breakfast one day and biscuits the next, chili at lunch on Saturday, and a spaghetti dinner one night.

All that talking about hiking makes people hungry.

Maybe all that talking about beer and bacon makes people want to hike?

non-thru friendly? :-? the majority of folks that attend are fat, thru-hiker wannabe pack sniffers :cool:

Fat. Wannabe pack sniffers. Glad you said it and not me.:cool:

Last year I thought about you guys at NOC(Nads Overly Cold), cuz it got down to near zero for a couple nights. I was camped above the gorge at about 5,000 feet and had one of my coldest nights ever and wondered about you guys. Did any of you set up tents and camp outside?

Cookerhiker

11-20-2009, 16:04

I should make it this year. I may arrange a shuttle to Winding Stair Gap a few days beforehand and hike in.

Dances with Mice

11-20-2009, 16:28

Last year I thought about you guys at NOC(Nads Overly Cold), cuz it got down to near zero for a couple nights. I was camped above the gorge at about 5,000 feet and had one of my coldest nights ever and wondered about you guys. Did any of you set up tents and camp outside?It wasn't that cold at NOC. I slept in a 20 degree bag sort of outside. In my van. Probably would have been warmer in a tent.

My only complaint was that everything was so spread out, about a hundred yards or so from some of the cabins and the presentations back to the community hall. Way too much walking involved.

Lilred

11-20-2009, 18:04

My only complaint was that everything was so spread out, about a hundred yards or so from some of the cabins and the presentations back to the community hall. Way too much walking involved.

LOLOL Ya, wouldn't want to have to walk at a hiker's gathering LOLOL ;):D

Ron Haven

11-20-2009, 19:42

I should make it this year. I may arrange a shuttle to Winding Stair Gap a few days beforehand and hike in.Cooker if you decide that let me know and I'll help you.

Dances with Mice

11-20-2009, 20:06

LOLOL Ya, wouldn't want to have to walk at a hiker's gathering LOLOL ;):DRight. We need a shuttle set up between the community hall and the cabins and presentation site. Ron?

Chaco Taco

12-07-2009, 12:25

I should make it this year. I may arrange a shuttle to Winding Stair Gap a few days beforehand and hike in.

Let me know, I may hike in to NOC and start on Thursday morning and get in mid day Friday.

Sly

12-09-2009, 18:56

Fat. Wannabe pack sniffers. Glad you said it and not me.:cool:

Of course, he's wrong. Many of the folks that attend are thru-hikers, 2000-milers, and section hikers with 100's or 1000's of miles. I wouldn't be surprised if LW has less miles backpacking, in the past 5 years, than most that attend. :p

Hooch

12-10-2009, 21:32

Fat. Wannabe pack sniffers. Glad you said it and not me.:cool: ICorrect me if I'm worng, but have you been to SoRuck? If not, isn't your opinion of those who go based on second hand information? As far as packsniffers go, I'm not one, but some of us do hold full time jobs. Excuse us for making a living. :rolleyes:

Sly

12-14-2009, 23:57

StarLyte

12-15-2009, 06:52

Sly,

Please reserve this room for myself and Laura. Cancel my previous one - ?

She will be needing a room as well - this is perfect for us.

We'll move over to Cabin C for Sunday night.

Thank you

Marsha

peanuts

12-16-2009, 12:35

sly if there is a room in cabin c shoot me a pm....plzeeee

Cookerhiker

12-16-2009, 14:07

Just made my reservation for the bunkhouse. Haven't hit the spreadsheet yet.

Hikerhead

12-16-2009, 14:12

Now where's that thread on camping by roads and avoiding the drunks?

Maybe all that talking about beer and bacon makes people want to hike?

Fat. Wannabe pack sniffers. Glad you said it and not me.:cool:

Last year I thought about you guys at NOC(Nads Overly Cold), cuz it got down to near zero for a couple nights. I was camped above the gorge at about 5,000 feet and had one of my coldest nights ever and wondered about you guys. Did any of you set up tents and camp outside?

I slept in my Camry the first night that I attended the So Ruck...froze my arse off. Does that count?

mweinstone

12-16-2009, 14:23

id like to reserve a woman to sleep with.

rcli4

12-16-2009, 15:19

sly if there is a room in cabin c shoot me a pm....plzeeee

id like to reserve a woman to sleep with.

sdrghdhddfg

Sly

12-17-2009, 11:59

The NOC will be closed from Saturday Decenber 19th until January 4th. If you'd like to make a reservation in basecamp ($19.10 per night) or the Nantahala Inn, do so, today, tomorrow or wait until after the New Year.

Lilred

12-17-2009, 17:36

I had to cancel for this year. I'm gonna miss y'all, but save me a warm spot and a cold beer for next year....

jhick

12-17-2009, 19:43

I slept in my Camry the first night that I attended the So Ruck...froze my arse off. Does that count?

Didn't a guy sleep in the bed of a truck too? Or maybe it was you in the car... or I forget. or maybe you forget.... oh hell, yeah it was cold thats for sure.

warraghiyagey

12-17-2009, 19:44

Didn't a guy sleep in the bed of a truck too? Or maybe it was you in the car... or I forget. or maybe you forget.... oh hell, yeah it was cold thats for sure.
Nice work. . . dork. . .

jhick

12-17-2009, 19:46

actually... the whole night is kinda foggy. I remember going from beer to the jars, then....

warraghiyagey

12-17-2009, 19:55

actually... the whole night is kinda foggy. I remember going from beer to the jars, then....
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e81/acerbus80/POLICE_ACADEMY_S_E-7_1081892255.jpg

jhick

12-17-2009, 20:00

That is not how I remember cabin C....

warraghiyagey

12-17-2009, 20:17

That is not how I remember cabin C....
Bummer dude. . . . musta been rufees. . . steer clear next time. . .

jhick

12-17-2009, 20:24

As long as my feet hurt worse than my butt, I guess I'm ok....

Marta

12-17-2009, 21:05

I had to cancel for this year. I'm gonna miss y'all, but save me a warm spot and a cold beer for next year....

Sorry we won't see you this year!

SawnieRobertson

12-17-2009, 22:08

Howdy,

I've had one late cancellation for a cabin spot. It's a double bed in a private room. $100 total for the weekend (Fri & Sat). If anyone wants let me know via PM

Also, a few on the forum haven't paid, if you could make arrangements, I'd appreciate it.

Well, now we know who the blond is! And she deserves the best.

Sly, I've been e-mailing you left and right, representing Rosie as well as myself. I'll send the check immediately as soon as I know to where and what for. If you have unlimited calling, leave a message at my number (276-677-3030).

Kinnickinic

MintakaCat

12-17-2009, 23:08

Put me down as going. I went to Ron's Christmas party and that was fun, so I'll plan on heading up too.

Dancer

12-21-2009, 09:21

I can't wait for RUCK!! Y'all don't forget the food spreadsheet, the link is on Sly's posts. Looking a little bare right now.

See everybody there!

StarLyte

12-21-2009, 10:00

id like to reserve a woman to sleep with.

Let's help Matty here.

I always admired your honesty.

off-pher

12-21-2009, 10:28

OK I'm new to this forums thing. So would someone please enlighten me
on what is this Soruck thing? It sounds like fun can i come and where does it take place? If i can come what do i need to bring?

Cookerhiker

12-21-2009, 10:47

......Also, a few on the forum haven't paid, if you could make arrangements, I'd appreciate it.

Pardon my ignorance here but are you only referring to those staying in the cabins? Those of us staying elsehere e.g. bunkhouse don't owe you anything, do we?

Chaco Taco

12-21-2009, 10:57

OK I'm new to this forums thing. So would someone please enlighten me
on what is this Soruck thing? It sounds like fun can i come and where does it take place? If i can come what do i need to bring?

go to the link on Slys posts. It is in Wesser NC, at the NOC.

Tenacious Tanasi

12-21-2009, 22:09

It's definitely not too early to start getting the list filled out for food and donated items. Take a look at the spreadsheet and see what you can bring to help out!

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pLQjeEZIQO4T4_JGqKt4QKw

Hikerhead

12-21-2009, 22:26

Didn't a guy sleep in the bed of a truck too? Or maybe it was you in the car... or I forget. or maybe you forget.... oh hell, yeah it was cold thats for sure.

I was in the parking lot across the street at the main office, arrived about 2am. Had to wait for a worker to show up to point me in the right direction up the hill. I didn't know where I was, first time there. Sunshine got me a spot in a bunkhouse the next night....it was nice and warm. This was 04 or 05. 2nd time there was 07 with J5MAN and had to call Stumpknocker to be rescued off the mtn hiking in from Fontana. We couldn't do it in 2 days..we're a couple of wimps. :)

Cookerhiker

12-22-2009, 09:58

I was in the parking lot across the street at the main office, arrived about 2am. Had to wait for a worker to show up to point me in the right direction up the hill. I didn't know where I was, first time there. Sunshine got me a spot in a bunkhouse the next night....it was nice and warm. This was 04 or 05. 2nd time there was 07 with J5MAN and had to call Stumpknocker to be rescued off the mtn hiking in from Fontana. We couldn't do it in 2 days..we're a couple of wimps. :)

I thought that was '08.:)

Sly

12-22-2009, 10:57

Pardon my ignorance here but are you only referring to those staying in the cabins? Those of us staying elsehere e.g. bunkhouse don't owe you anything, do we?

Yeah, for the cabins, nothing for the Ruck itself.

Chaco Taco

12-22-2009, 11:11

I make killer meatballs!!!!!!! Im down with making them. PMd you about the pasta dinner for Saturday night

Sly

12-22-2009, 12:26

I love killer meatballs!

Chaco Taco

12-22-2009, 12:57

I love killer meatballs!

Ground beef AND Sausage, whats not to love???

Hikerhead

12-22-2009, 13:39

I thought that was '08.:)

You're absolutely right.

Chance09

12-23-2009, 19:55

anyone driving down from DC :-?

Chaco Taco

01-03-2010, 23:30

Couple of weeks away folks. Lookin forward to seeing a bunch of you there!!!:banana

warraghiyagey

01-03-2010, 23:43

Yeah, he'll be there as long as there's not a couple of flakes of snow in the air. . . .

Chaco Taco

01-04-2010, 09:28

Yeah, he'll be there as long as there's not a couple of flakes of snow in the air. . . .
Dont see you makin an effort to come see us. We have 3 times as much snow as you have. :D

mweinstone

01-04-2010, 10:50

hatekilldiegoaway. whyhelpnome. singlemindedruckosaurus? ridegashalfpay.
oralldiesolarday. deliverbaconruckski. eatkissloveplop. helphelphappynono.

Wonder

01-04-2010, 13:28

Ground beef AND Sausage, whats not to love???

I still have about 15lbs of dry spaghetti, and a gallon of sauce left over from the wedding......I'll bring it along to give those amazing meatballs something to go with

mweinstone

01-04-2010, 17:25

i feel like im between a ruck and a so ruck.

Hooch

01-04-2010, 17:28

i feel like im between a ruck and a so ruck.Sorry you can't make it, Matthewski. Looks like you're stuck between a Ruck and a hard place. :rolleyes::D:banana

Lone Wolf

01-04-2010, 21:47

Sorry you can't make it, Matthewski. Looks like you're stuck between a Ruck and a hard place. :rolleyes::D:banana

didn't he get married at the doyle or somethin'? he's PWd. no rucks or hikin' anymore

mweinstone

01-04-2010, 22:04

i aint married. im hikin. and i aint pussywhipped.and your drunk.i allready cryed on your shoulder(answering machine)bout loosin bearpaw. duh.

your house is mine. keep the bike. cerial comes with me. and i get dots. your out old man.

mweinstone

01-04-2010, 22:06

lwolf is an appointed position. when im lwolf im gonna rule damascus with an iron hiker fist!

Hooch

01-04-2010, 22:09

.......i allready cryed on your shoulder(answering machine)bout loosin bearpaw....... Does she have a bear paw tattoo in the middle of her chest? She was in Franklin at Ron's Christmas bash last month with some guy. :eek:

Chaco Taco

01-04-2010, 22:49

Does she have a bear paw tattoo in the middle of her chest? She was in Franklin at Ron's Christmas bash last month with some guy. :eek:
Daaaammmmmmnnnnnnnnn:eek::eek::eek: Thats cold blooded

Wonder

01-05-2010, 09:57

Does she have a bear paw tattoo in the middle of her chest? She was in Franklin at Ron's Christmas bash last month with some guy. :eek:

yeah dude......cold

mweinstone

01-05-2010, 10:03

say hooch's name backwards everybody.its the sound, if done just so,...of a hacked up luggie pulled from throat , held for reforming on tounge and spat forcefully forward and out.

mweinstone

01-05-2010, 10:05

and that "guy" is my good friend moose whom i love and bearbaws boyfriend whom i respect and they are my friends whom i wish happy happy to. so there.

Chaco Taco

01-05-2010, 10:19

say hooch's name backwards everybody.its the sound, if done just so,...of a hacked up luggie pulled from throat , held for reforming on tounge and spat forcefully forward and out.

I think he called you a loogie????:-?:eek:

Belew

01-05-2010, 17:52

I think he called you a loogie????:-?:eek:

I know he called him a loogie. :banana

warraghiyagey

01-05-2010, 18:13

I thought he said luggie. . . sounds more like a Sherpa. . . .

Chaco Taco

01-06-2010, 17:14

Is he a spitter?:-?

little bear

01-07-2010, 10:22

anyone needing a ride to the SORuck, from NC along I-40, let me know, im headed that way on Friday morning, and can take ya.

mweinstone

01-07-2010, 10:26

cool. come to philly little bear . and pick me up first.

Wonder

01-07-2010, 10:27

If you had any idea how badly I would like to come get you and bring you to the ruck......sadly, I'm working until right before........miss you, Matty!

Hooch

01-07-2010, 10:30

Chaco Taco

01-07-2010, 15:38

cool. come to philly little bear . and pick me up first.

Nooooooooooooooooooooo:D

AUhiker90

01-07-2010, 17:15

How many folks usually show up for Ruck?

Hooch

01-07-2010, 17:17

How many folks usually show up for Ruck?I dunno, maybe a hundred or so. Very low key event. Not much fun going on at all. :rolleyes:

Chaco Taco

01-07-2010, 17:48

. Not much fun going on at all. :rolleyes:

Especially with you there:D

Ewker

01-07-2010, 17:54

Especially with you there:D

Hooch is going to be there :eek:

Hooch

01-07-2010, 17:55

Especially with you there:DGuess you'll be the real killjoy when you arrive. :rolleyes::p

Hooch

01-07-2010, 17:55

Hooch is going to be there :eek:You know better than to believe anything Chaco says. :rolleyes::D

Chaco Taco

01-07-2010, 17:59

You know better than to believe anything Chaco says. :rolleyes::D

Like saying Warrghy is leaving WB

Hooch

01-07-2010, 18:00

Like saying Warrghy is leaving WBMe too. I'm outta here. Going to start my own leaving WB thread now........:rolleyes:

kayak karl

01-07-2010, 18:42

Guess you'll be the real killjoy when you arrive. :rolleyes::p
did i meet you last year. i was kind of beat up:D

Ramble~On

01-07-2010, 18:44

:D SoRuck......I'm down.

kayak karl

01-07-2010, 18:51

whats a good cabin to stay in :D ?

Marta

01-07-2010, 18:54

whats a good cabin to stay in :D ?

Do you plan to sleep at all?

Hooch

01-07-2010, 19:01

did i meet you last year. i was kind of beat up:DYes and yes.

:D SoRuck......I'm down.Sweet.

kayak karl

01-07-2010, 19:06

Do you plan to sleep at all?
no... ill just hang my hammock under the deck if i need to. LOL

AUhiker90

01-07-2010, 19:27

Well it surely sound like alot of fun to me.

Chaco Taco

01-07-2010, 19:29

Well it surely sound like alot of fun to me.

It will probably suck:D

Ewker

01-07-2010, 19:54

You know better than to believe anything Chaco says. :rolleyes::D

you mean to say that fine young man would lie :eek::rolleyes::p

Hooch

01-07-2010, 20:01

Well it surely sound like alot of fun to me.It will be fun. And don't call me Shirley.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_q4ggTMQcLgY/SmkBsdomy-I/AAAAAAAADv4/Lwl_3E4oqb0/s320/airplane.jpg

you mean to say that fine young man would lie :eek::rolleyes::pNo, why would he do something like that? :rolleyes:

Sly

01-07-2010, 20:11

:D SoRuck......I'm down.

Does that mean you want a name tag? :-?:-?

(can't get in without one)

Chaco Taco

01-07-2010, 20:57

you mean to say that fine young man would lie :eek::rolleyes::p

Fine young man? You must not have ever met me. Nothing fine about me.;)

Hooch

01-07-2010, 20:58

Fine young man? You must not have ever met me. Nothing fine about me.;)You said it, not me. :p:D

Chaco Taco

01-07-2010, 20:59

I picked a helluva day to quit sniffin glue
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa39/snud/airplane-lloyd-bridges-sniff-glue.jpg

Sly

01-08-2010, 01:53

I picked a helluva day to quit sniffin glue
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa39/snud/airplane-lloyd-bridges-sniff-glue.jpg

Yeah but the weather is looking up! (for next weekend)

http://weather.aol.com/forecast/todays//usa/north-carolina/bryson-city/id/usnc0081

Ramble~On

01-08-2010, 02:04

Does that mean you want a name tag? :-?:-?

(can't get in without one)

Yes, I would like a name tag...please.

Sly

01-08-2010, 02:10

Yes, I would like a name tag...please.

go it... welcome.

Marta

01-08-2010, 08:07

I just looked at the food spreadsheet. Unless there are a lot of stealth contributors to the meals, about 80% of the folks with name tags are going to be going hungry.

Hooch

01-08-2010, 08:37

I just looked at the food spreadsheet. Unless there are a lot of stealth contributors to the meals, about 80% of the folks with name tags are going to be going hungry.
Thanks for the reminder, Marta. Just signed up to bring my yummy shepherds pie for dinner Friday. :D

Lone Wolf

01-08-2010, 08:42

Thanks for the reminder, Marta. Just signed up to bring my yummy shepherds pie for dinner Friday. :D

dancer's favorite

Hooch

01-08-2010, 09:04

dancer's favoriteHope she chews it better this time. :rolleyes::D

Wonder

01-08-2010, 10:36

I"m having trouble getting the spreadsheet up.....but I will be arriving with a bunch of dry pasta and some sauce

Cookerhiker

01-08-2010, 10:39

I've signed up on the spreadsheet for 2 items but if the weather doesn't warm up, I'll have to cancel. I've awoken to frozen pipes 3 of the last 4 mornings!

Red Hat

01-08-2010, 11:15

Cold there in KY, huh? my grandkids are thankful for the 4 day weekend thanks to snow.. hope you make it to SORuck.

Marta, I added a few things to the spreadsheet. I haven't been before and I'm not sure how it works (keeping food from freezing), but I'll be there.

Ewker

01-08-2010, 12:38

I just looked at the food spreadsheet. Unless there are a lot of stealth contributors to the meals, about 80% of the folks with name tags are going to be going hungry.

I always forget about the spreadsheet. Thanks for the reminder

Sly

01-08-2010, 13:53

I"m having trouble getting the spreadsheet up.....but I will be arriving with a bunch of dry pasta and some sauce

You can't view it?

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pLQjeEZIQO4T4_JGqKt4QKw

Then click on a tab for the meal (Saturday Pasta Night), then click "edit this page", then click in a empty box, then type your stuff.

Bearpaw

01-08-2010, 14:05

You can't view it?

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pLQjeEZIQO4T4_JGqKt4QKw

Then click on a tab for the meal (Saturday Pasta Night), then click "edit this page", then click in a empty box, then type your stuff.

Sly, I've entered 6 lbs of spaghetti, 3 26 ounce cans of red sauce, and 14 slices of garlic toast w/cheese for Saturday night dinner, but it won't save.

Sly

01-08-2010, 14:07

Sly, I've entered 6 lbs of spaghetti, 3 26 ounce cans of red sauce, and 14 slices of garlic toast w/cheese for Saturday night dinner, but it won't save.

I see it. It saves automatically. (Make sure you're looking at the correct tab)

Two Speed

01-08-2010, 14:29

no... ill just hang my hammock under the deck if i need to. LOLUm, not sure I'd do that. Some irresponsible folks have been known to pee off the decks.

Just sayin'.

Also gotta go check that spreadsheet.

Skidsteer

01-08-2010, 14:35

did i meet you last year. i was kind of beat up:D

So was Hooch.

Red Hat

01-08-2010, 15:07

Sly, I made my reservations through NOC... that should be okay, huh? I'll be with other hiker friends, right?

bigcranky

01-08-2010, 15:08

Sly, I've entered 6 lbs of spaghetti, 3 26 ounce cans of red sauce, and 14 slices of garlic toast w/cheese for Saturday night dinner, but it won't save.

That sounds like enough for one or two hikers.... :sun

Marta

01-08-2010, 17:48

Sly, I made my reservations through NOC... that should be okay, huh? I'll be with other hiker friends, right?

You won't be able to avoid us! We'll be everywhere!:D

Looking forward to meeting you in person, Red Hat!

Sly

01-08-2010, 20:05

Sly, I made my reservations through NOC... that should be okay, huh? I'll be with other hiker friends, right?

Definitely. Except for a few people that are taking wilderness courses through NOC we're the only ones there. I think this is the 6 year at NOC so they know petty much what's going on and group the hikers accordingly.

Red Hat

01-10-2010, 09:05

You won't be able to avoid us! We'll be everywhere!:D

Looking forward to meeting you in person, Red Hat!

LOL, we met a couple of times, including at Traildays. I think Rocky and Swampfox first introduced us... But I'm looking forward to seeing you again.

TunesKnits

01-10-2010, 09:32

Just wanted to let everyone know that the Women Hikers will be gathering again in Cabin E, 4:15 on Saturday. This started as a get-together for women on the Women Hikers Yahoo group but it is open to -all women- at the Ruck. I feel inspired and encouraged by these women. Bonus is wine, cheese and chocolate :) So if you are a woman come on out, if you have a wife, girlfriend, daughter, sister, send them along to join us.

Lone Wolf

01-10-2010, 09:41

the Men Hikers will be gathering in cabin C at 1500. there will be liquor, cigars and meat. we will be discussing the latest articles in Playboy. burping, farting and cussing is encouraged

Marta

01-10-2010, 10:43

Marta

01-10-2010, 10:54

LOL, we met a couple of times, including at Traildays. I think Rocky and Swampfox first introduced us... But I'm looking forward to seeing you again.

Since I obviously have a terrible memory, please do wear your new red hat.

Bearpaw

01-10-2010, 11:15

No knitting? Needlepoint, maybe?

Mumbliepeg with freshly sharpened knives on an unsuspecting table.

kayak karl

01-10-2010, 12:19

i was thinking of bringing chicken for friday nite pot luck. i have a chance to get some (they run slow in the cold)
how should i cook it?? breaded pieces, cassorole, roasted whole???
KK

Cookerhiker

01-10-2010, 12:31

StarLyte

01-10-2010, 12:36

Lone Wolf

01-10-2010, 12:37

Is that why you're not coming Wolf - refusing to debase yourself in such insipid vulgarities?

At least I didn't your name on the list.

gonna be in athens, ga. sat. and sun. for the Drive-By Truckers show. much more important and fun than the ruck

StarLyte

01-10-2010, 12:38

Cookerhiker

01-10-2010, 12:47

the Men Hikers will be gathering in cabin C at 1500. there will be liquor, cigars and meat. we will be discussing the latest articles in Playboy. burping, farting and cussing is encouraged

Deja Vu Wolf - from last year's SoRuck thread:

Quote:
Originally Posted by Lone Wolf http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/wb_style/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?p=752107#post752107)
at the same time all men can gather around my pick-up. we'll have beer and pork rinds and discuss the latest articles in Playboy. burp, fart and scratch ourselves

You mean we can't have cognac, goat cheese, quiche, and kippers as we discuss articles from Gentlemen's Quarterly, Slate, and The Economist while waxing our facial hair, getting pointers on our squash game, and listening to Mozart and Bach?:D

kayak karl

01-10-2010, 12:54

Mumbliepeg with freshly sharpened knives on an unsuspecting table.
Marta's not far off, but i would call it suchering ! (or stitching:D)

kayak karl

01-10-2010, 13:00

OMG Karl that is too funny
seriously, how should i cook them???
or i could put them in a cage, strap it to the roof and de-feather them as i drive down:D

bigcranky

01-10-2010, 15:15

seriously, how should i cook them???
or i could put them in a cage, strap it to the roof and de-feather them as i drive down:D

If the weather stays cold, you'll just have frozen chickens that way....

Red Hat

01-11-2010, 09:27

i was thinking of bringing chicken for friday nite pot luck. i have a chance to get some (they run slow in the cold)
how should i cook it?? breaded pieces, cassorole, roasted whole???
KK

I actually saw a bunch of wild turkeys while in NJ this past week. Every morning they were outside the back porch looking for food. They made a little parade running by.

Chaco Taco

01-11-2010, 09:36

Lone Wolf

01-11-2010, 09:40

You aint gonna be there:rolleyes:

no ****. was just havin' fun. you're always so serious :rolleyes:

Chaco Taco

01-11-2010, 09:50

no ****. was just havin' fun. you're always so serious :rolleyes:

Boo whoooooo

Chaco Taco

01-11-2010, 09:52

I miss you too Wolf. Its ok to be upset. I know you wish I was going to Athens

Lone Wolf

01-11-2010, 09:53

I miss you too Wolf. Its ok to be upset. I know you wish I was going to Athens
it'll be a lot more fun

Chaco Taco

01-11-2010, 09:57

it'll be a lot more fun

Of course because you will not be there right? If the Truckers werent playin you would be at the NOC...........

For someone that hates hikers so much, you sure are involved in a lot of hiker stuff. Im just sayin.:D

Have fun with the Truckers. Tell Patterson I said whats up.

Lone Wolf

01-11-2010, 10:02

Of course because you will not be there right? If the Truckers werent playin you would be at the NOC...........

For someone that hates hikers so much, you sure are involved in a lot of hiker stuff. Im just sayin.:D

actually we decided not to come to the NOC even if we didn't go to athens.
and what "hiker stuff" am i involved in?

Chaco Taco

01-11-2010, 10:05

actually we decided not to come to the NOC even if we didn't go to athens.
and what "hiker stuff" am i involved in?

lighten up dude, Im just messin with ya. Was just tryin to let you know Im gonna miss ya this weekend. We were gonna come see you Thursday but...........

Cookerhiker

01-11-2010, 11:59

Well I'll miss you Wolf - have a good time in Athens. Sounds like you will.

Farr Away

01-11-2010, 12:54

seriously, how should i cook them???
or i could put them in a cage, strap it to the roof and de-feather them as i drive down:D

I'd say pieces or casserole. Easier to deal with than having people tying up the line trying to carve into a whole one.

My 2 cents.

kayak karl

01-11-2010, 13:20

I'd say pieces or casserole. Easier to deal with than having people tying up the line trying to carve into a whole one.

My 2 cents.
TY. Patty, Maxene and LaVerne thank you also. may they R.I.P.:eek:

kayak karl

01-11-2010, 21:47

TY. Patty, Maxene and LaVerne thank you also. may they R.I.P.:eek:
how shoud i cook the chicken hearts & gizzards//

Sly

01-11-2010, 22:01

gonna be in athens, ga. sat. and sun. for the Drive-By Truckers show. much more important and fun than the ruck

Stiffy, you'll really be missed. Why not come down Friday night before Athens? Save some driving time. We'll find a place for you and Gypsy.

Hooch

01-11-2010, 22:04

Stiffy, you'll really be missed. Why not come down Friday night before Athens? 'Cause he's too good to hang out with the people who hoped, prayed and wished him well after his heart attack last year. :rolleyes::p:D

Sly

01-11-2010, 22:08

'Cause he's too good to hang out with the people who hoped, prayed and wished him well after his heart attack last year. :rolleyes::p:D

Well, maybe he got a card from DBT, hanging with the band on Fri.? :-?

LW, here are the directions!

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?1c=Damascus&1s=VA&1y=US&1l=36.633598&1g=-81.783897&1v=CITY&2c=Wesser&2s=NC&2y=US&2l=35.333099&2g=-83.5914&2v=CITY#b/maps/m:map:5:36.021147:-82.689286::::::1:1::::/l:::Damascus:VA::US:36.633598:-81.783897:city::1:::/l:::Wesser:NC::US:35.333099:-83.5914:city::1:::/l:::Athens:GA::US:33.9608:-83.378098:city:Clarke+County:1:::/io:1:::::f:en_US:M::/bl:/e

It's 40 miles more than going straight there.

kayak karl

01-11-2010, 22:20

it'll be a lot more fun
met you last year, no big deal, but hope to see you again. :D

Sly

01-11-2010, 22:22

no big deal

it is to the people that know him and love him. Apparently sometimes that **** don't matter.

Hooch

01-11-2010, 22:24

it is to the people that know him and love him. Apparently sometimes that **** don't matter.Trail legends can just do what they want. :rolleyes::p

kayak karl

01-11-2010, 22:28

it is to the people that know him and love him. Apparently sometimes that **** don't matter.
LOL, the post was for LW

Ewker

01-11-2010, 22:34

Trail legends can just do what they want. :rolleyes::p

don't you have to thru-hike the AT 1st to be a legend :rolleyes::p:D

Hooch

01-11-2010, 22:36

don't you have to thru-hike the AT 1st to be a legend :rolleyes::p:D
Talkin' about LW. Tard. :p:D

Sly

01-11-2010, 23:31

LOL, the post was for LW

As was mine. ;)

kayak karl

01-11-2010, 23:38

i'm having a blast. 90 hours till ruck:banana

Hooch

01-12-2010, 09:04

i'm having a blast. 90 hours till ruck:bananaBless your heart, you just have too much time on your hands, Karl. :rolleyes::D

Chaco Taco

01-12-2010, 21:05

Bless your heart, you just have too much time on your hands, Karl. :rolleyes::D

Look who's talkin:rolleyes::D

Hooch

01-12-2010, 21:09

Look who's talkin:rolleyes::Dhttp://images.icanhascheezburger.com/completestore/2009/1/18/128767892236858117.jpg

Chaco Taco

01-12-2010, 21:20

http://www.mediabistro.com/agencyspy/original/bitch_slap.jpg

Hooch

01-12-2010, 21:23

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http://static.pyzam.com/img/funnypics/d/bringit.jpg

Chaco Taco

01-12-2010, 21:37

Bless your heart, you just have too much time on your hands, Karl. :rolleyes::D
http://www.thecomedynet.com/images3/envy.jpg

Hooch

01-12-2010, 21:41

Good luck with fatherhood........
http://thatgirlwithablog.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/birth-control.jpg

Chaco Taco

01-12-2010, 21:43

Good luck with fatherhood........

That is too awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hooch

01-12-2010, 21:46

That is too awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I know. :D

quietly

01-13-2010, 13:23

I'd say pieces or casserole. Easier to deal with than having people tying up the line trying to carve into a whole one.

My 2 cents.

Nah, just wire them to your exhaust manifold, cook while you drive :D

Marta

01-13-2010, 15:03

I just checked the food spreadsheet. Could someone please, please, please sign up to bring the ingredients for and make sausage gravy on Sunday morning?

Red Hat

01-13-2010, 15:28

I just checked the food spreadsheet. Could someone please, please, please sign up to bring the ingredients for and make sausage gravy on Sunday morning?

I'll buy ingredients for the sausage gravy and make biscuits, but I promise you don't want me to make the gravy!

Sly

01-13-2010, 16:12

I'll buy ingredients for the sausage gravy and make biscuits, but I promise you don't want me to make the gravy!

We should have lots of good cooks in the kitchen. Miss Janet is normally in charge of coordinating Sunday breakfast. I hope she can make it.

Red Hat

01-13-2010, 16:33

Miss Janet can cook anything! Can't wait to see everyone!

Sly

01-13-2010, 16:50

Miss Janet can cook anything! Can't wait to see everyone!

She told me not long ago she was going to be there.

little bear

01-13-2010, 16:57

Sly

01-13-2010, 17:02

if we bring something does that mean we have to cook it, or are there people who are gonna do the cooking, the stuff I was gonna bring just has to be thrown in the oven. I ask because I was planning on doing some day hikes while up there.......

Yeah man, there'll be people to cook and prepare. Just bring some food along, go hiking, kick back and enjoy yourself.

It would really help if you could fill in something on the spreadsheet...

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pLQjeEZIQO4T4_JGqKt4QKw

Directions here...

click "edit this page". It's broken down to Weekend supplies- utensils, Weekend supplies- food, Friday night potluck, Saturday breakfast, Saturday lunch, Saturday dinner, Sunday breakfast, and Sunday lunch. Click on one of the tabs along the top, or bottom, of the spreadsheet, click, or double click, in one of the blank boxes, type your name and what you're bringing.

if you have any problems, just PM what you're bringing and I'll add it.

Marta

01-13-2010, 18:24

I'll buy ingredients for the sausage gravy and make biscuits, but I promise you don't want me to make the gravy!

I should have the biscuit situation under control. I'm bringing dough to make 150 biscuits. (This is Angel Biscuit dough that gets made ahead of time, but is rolled and cut and baked on the day.) 150 biscuits were about the right number last year.

I'll also bring milk, salt, and pepper for the gravy, if you'll bring the sausage and lard. If you can't find lard, let me know and I'll bring some. Lard...last time I looked for it around Charlotte, the upscale grocery emporiums were no longer carrying it. I might have to cross the RR tracks and hunt around.

One thing on the spreadsheet that contributions look a little light for is cups. We will need both hot and cold cups. (Some of us might want to bring our own, reusable cups, not to mention plates and cutlery, to cut down on the general level of waste.)

Spirit Walker

01-13-2010, 18:31

Little Bear, make sure that somebody knows that they are supposed to take care of the food. Otherwise they'll be finding it in the refrigerator on Sunday afternoon. Last time I was at the SoRuck I plugged in my crock pot, went away for a few hours, and found that somebody had unplugged it. It never did get eaten. Most people go hiking on Saturday morning so you may be back in time to fix it yourself.

Chaco Taco

01-13-2010, 19:15

Ive got meatballs for Saturday and Ill chip in and help out with any cooking.

Hoop

01-13-2010, 20:32

Sly

01-13-2010, 20:53

The spreadsheet shows firewood is needed. If it's sold nearby, I'll pay half if someone, or many someones, will chip in for a P/U truck load of the primal stuff (my car couldn't take the pain of hauling it from home).

Hoop, I would think a local sells it. Keep an eye out on the way there. I'll get with you on Saturday.

Cookerhiker

01-13-2010, 21:01

........ (Some of us might want to bring our own, reusable cups, not to mention plates and cutlery, to cut down on the general level of waste.)

Good idea Marta - I think I'll do just that.

Red Hat

01-14-2010, 07:06

Marta

01-14-2010, 07:46

Marta, I didn't even know you used Lard to make gravy... see! I thought you bought those packets that said "white gravy" and added cooked sausage... I'm buying a couple of pounds of sausage (rolls of Jimmy Dean okay?) What else for the gravy?

Fat, flour, and milk. Salt and pepper. If the sausage is fatty enough, no extra lard is needed. If, like so many pork products these days, it's on the lean side, extra lard is called for.

Gravy is redneck bechamel sauce.:D

little bear

01-14-2010, 11:30

ok I just added 5 cases of soda nad 250 solo cups.......dont mind getting what ever we need, if someone will cook/watch over the lasagnas as they cook........see ya friday

Ewker

01-14-2010, 13:47

looks like I won't be making it again this yr. I can't get off at work.

Dancer

01-14-2010, 14:02

I'm going to bring dish clothes and kitchen towels again this year.

Ramble~On

01-14-2010, 16:41

I'm bringing firewood and will have my truck to get more. I'll make a covered dish or two and I'm bringing some silverware etc. :rolleyes: and BOOZE!

Chaco Taco

01-14-2010, 16:50

ok I just added 5 cases of soda nad 250 solo cups.......dont mind getting what ever we need, if someone will cook/watch over the lasagnas as they cook........see ya friday

We will have you covered. See you tonite

Chaco Taco

01-14-2010, 16:51

I'm bringing firewood and will have my truck to get more. I'll make a covered dish or two and I'm bringing some silverware etc. :rolleyes: and BOOZE!

YAY BOOZE!!!!:banana I have a little bit of some homebrew Im bringing up:D

Nean

01-14-2010, 18:06

and the moon will be shining regardless of clouds!:D

Hooch

01-14-2010, 18:17

Fat, flour, and milk. Salt and pepper. If the sausage is fatty enough, no extra lard is needed. If, like so many pork products these days, it's on the lean side, extra lard is called for.

Gravy is redneck bechamel sauce.:DHoly crap, you're right! I never thought about it that way before. That's a real mother of a sauce. See, a little culinary joke thrown in.......:rolleyes::D

wakapak

01-14-2010, 20:21

Anyone know if we can dump our stuff in the Cabins in the morning tomorrow?

Hooch

01-14-2010, 20:30

Anyone know if we can dump our stuff in the Cabins in the morning tomorrow?
Call the NOC in the AM or stop by and check in when you get there in the morning.

Hooch

01-14-2010, 21:47

Ive got meatballs for Saturday and Ill chip in and help out with any cooking.http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd119/marodi511/moderator_kitteh.jpg

Marta

01-14-2010, 22:28

looks like I won't be making it again this yr. I can't get off at work.

I'm sorry to hear that.

wakapak

01-14-2010, 22:49

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd119/marodi511/moderator_kitteh.jpg

why the disapproval??? what the??? :-?

Hooch

01-14-2010, 22:51

I can't get off at work.This sounds like a very personal problem. :eek::rolleyes::D

Sly

01-14-2010, 23:37

Call the NOC in the AM or stop by and check in when you get there in the morning.

That's not how it works for the cabins since I reserved them and put up the money.

Wak, I can't get the keys until 2 or 3. Come to Cabin C.

Red Hat

01-15-2010, 11:24

Cars here, but nobody around... guess everyone took a hike...

Hooch

01-15-2010, 11:52

Dancer, Carrie and I are leaving momentarily. Doc will be there tonight around 2200 after work. That's 10pm for those of y'all who don't habla. :D A safe jorney and clear skies for all those traveling to Ruck. :D

Marta

01-15-2010, 11:55

I'm about to head out the door. Should be there in three or four hours.

Lilred

01-15-2010, 15:29

Hope everyone has a great time. I'll miss y'all, but I've gotten into a new hobby, restoring vintage travel trailers. I'm not even sure if I'll be hiking this summer. I've got about 4 rallies I'm signed up for this summer. I may squeeze a few weeks of hiking in this year. I'm saving my money up for the rallies and restoring this beauty:

Trillium

01-15-2010, 16:24

I'm not going to make it after all either and I'm particularly disappointed to miss Marta's presentation and purchase Winton's book in person. oh well, hopefully another time.

I hope you all have a GREAT time! :sun

Chaco Taco

01-17-2010, 14:08

Worst weekend ever:D

Hooch

01-17-2010, 18:29

Worst weekend ever:DI know! I don't see how in the heck I stayed for the entire weekend! :rolleyes::D

In all seriousness, it was great to see everybody there. Great weekend and already looking forward to the April Fool's Bash in Franklin. :D:D

Cookerhiker

01-17-2010, 20:16

Yep, the Ruck was lots of fun. The weather cooperated nicely for the Saturday hike. Great to see a lot of people I knew and meet others I hadn't yet. Thanks to Sly and to all those who worked on the Ruck both beforehand in the planning and during the event. Especially to those in the kitchen!

kayak karl

01-17-2010, 22:04

I know! I don't see how in the heck I stayed for the entire weekend! :rolleyes::D

In all seriousness, it was great to see everybody there. Great weekend and already looking forward to the April Fool's Bash in Franklin. :D:D
just looked at all the pic's i took. i had a good time TOO:D
thanks sly and all who helped.:sun

bigcranky

01-17-2010, 22:20

Yeah, great time. Enjoyed seeing everybody again.

Chaco Taco

01-17-2010, 22:28

just looked at all the pic's i took. i had a good time TOO:D
thanks sly and all who helped.:sun

Pictures where???

Chaco Taco

01-17-2010, 22:43

Pictures where???

Im in the act of posting mine on my FB

little bear

01-17-2010, 22:49

had a great time...glad I got to meet a bunch of other hikers, that I see on here. Had a great hike with Chaco and Wak.......and Chaco has a good video, im sure he will post.

SawnieRobertson

01-18-2010, 10:08

There is nothing quite like the positive energy felt when a bunch of AT folks get together. Although my time there (3:30 Saturday afternoon to 9:30 Sunday morning) was short, it was worth every mile to and from. There are dozens of you whom I had hoped to meet for the first time who either weren't there at all or were off doing something else when I would have had an opportunity, but that's the price of arriving late and leaving early. Let's put it this way: If I didn't meet you for the first time or get to see you again (Waterfall, Sheltowee, and Wee Hiker Babe, for instance), then I am not happy about it. I hope our paths will cross while I'm hiking the trail this year. Thank you, Sly, for your tireless (?) efforts. It was good.--Kinnickinic

Farr Away

01-18-2010, 12:35

It was great seeing/meeting everyone!

Kinnickinic- If you could use a hand when you're near the Smokies, please give me a shout. BTW, Scout (the wee hiker babe) is a little doll.

Hope to post my pics on facebook soon.

Spirit Walker

01-18-2010, 17:08

We had a great time. Thank you Sly for your organizing skill and many thanks to the ladies in the kitchen who made sure we were so well fed.

bigcranky

01-18-2010, 17:53

A few photos shot at SoRuck 2010:

http://picasaweb.google.com/bennett.ken/SORUCK2010#

Trillium

01-18-2010, 19:06

A few photos shot at SoRuck 2010:

http://picasaweb.google.com/bennett.ken/SORUCK2010#

Those are GREAT pics bigcranky!!! Recognized a bunch of folks. So sorry to have missed what looked like another great SoRuck!