hikerboys cyber cafe

[hikerboy57]

are you thruhiking this year?
nah i cant afford to take 6 months off. quit my job monday, getting out for a month or two.
on the other hand, you never know.i am somewhat impulsive

[Papa D]

Well - I just had my feelings hurt - not to start any controversy in the Cafe but I just got bounced from a forum and I can't figure out for the life of me what I said wrong - at least the MOD should P/M me and tell me. I thought I had a pretty good history here -- hey HB, can I still run a tab at the bar?

[Chaco Taco]

Thats a plan - of sorts.
whats your plan this year? Johnny Thunder will be thruing this year starting April 1

[hikerboy57]

Well - I just had my feelings hurt - not to start any controversy in the Cafe but I just got bounced from a forum and I can't figure out for the life of me what I said wrong - at least the MOD should P/M me and tell me. I thought I had a pretty good history here -- hey HB, can I still run a tab at the bar?
fortunately tiggers love to bounce. you ve got some fellow tiggers right here

[Lone Wolf]

Well - I just had my feelings hurt - not to start any controversy in the Cafe but I just got bounced from a forum and I can't figure out for the life of me what I said wrong - at least the MOD should P/M me and tell me. I thought I had a pretty good history here -- hey HB, can I still run a tab at the bar?

study http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?85584-Straight-Forward-Rules

[Astro]

They bailed at Neel's. Snow scared them off.

Congratulations MM! :banana:banana:banana

Just now able to catch up on what I missed last night.

[Train Wreck]

Well - I just had my feelings hurt - not to start any controversy in the Cafe but I just got bounced from a forum and I can't figure out for the life of me what I said wrong - at least the MOD should P/M me and tell me. I thought I had a pretty good history here -- hey HB, can I still run a tab at the bar?

Yeah, your post count is high enough where we figure you're good for it.

[Papa D]

fortunately tiggers love to bounce. you ve got some fellow tiggers right here

well the reptile did P/M me - - he's doing a good job and I feel a little better now - pass the popcorn

[Sarcasm the elf]

They bailed at Neel's. Snow scared them off.

Who bailed at Neels?

[Papa D]

study http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?85584-Straight-Forward-Rules


thank's LW - I was wrong - sorry

[Astro]

Chicken Ankles

Rasty, once again ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=oPwrodxghrw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=oPwrodxghrw

[Lone Wolf]

thank's LW - I was wrong - sorry

not wrong, passionate. gun grabbers are that way :cool:

[hikerboy57]

study http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?85584-Straight-Forward-Rules
we're also not allowed to continue closed threads or criticize the mods in the cafe, so watch yourself

[Papa D]

Yeah, your post count is high enough where we figure you're good for it.

ok - excellent - I'll buy the house a round

[Astro]

Poor Coach, he missed it, now he's trying to end it all by jumping off the climbing wall. It's like the crash of 1929 all over again! :eek:

TW, great job tying it all altogether. :cool:

[Mountain Mike]

LW where are you hking this year. I saw you will be at Stover Creek in just over a week. Would like to meet at some time. Have several mutual friends. Manieack, Taro Hike-A-holic.

[Papa D]

we're also not allowed to continue closed threads or criticize the mods in the cafe, so watch yourself

I was trying to be complementary but OK thanks.

[atmilkman]

what's the weight?

32.02 lbs.

[Sarcasm the elf]

we're also not allowed to continue closed threads or criticize the mods in the cafe, so watch yourself

That goes right along with the old rule of thumb about Never discussing politics or religion with strangers in a bar. :rolleyes:

[hikerboy57]

I was trying to be complementary but OK thanks.no worries. the gator lets us play. we just need to show a little respect, keeps things cool in here

[Astro]

I been out doing training!

OS, training for what?

[rocketsocks]

we're also not allowed to continue closed threads or criticize the mods in the cafe, so watch yourselfYep, Sans Souci

[Papa D]

not wrong, passionate. gun grabbers are that way :cool:

:bse ha ha

[Rasty]

Well - I just had my feelings hurt - not to start any controversy in the Cafe but I just got bounced from a forum and I can't figure out for the life of me what I said wrong - at least the MOD should P/M me and tell me. I thought I had a pretty good history here -- hey HB, can I still run a tab at the bar?

I avoid those threads like the plague.

[Astro]

You know its bad when you quote yourself.

You have to if you are afraid no one else will. :D

[rocketsocks]

OS, training for what?For the big dig...My hike, when I take it. Started loading up the pack at 75% weight and walking about 3-5 miles a day, feels good so far.

[Sarcasm the elf]

I avoid those threads like the plague.

Why does everyone avoid the plague? The PCT has plague warnings all over the place and I don't plan to avoid that. :eek:

[Astro]

It is a matter of perspective. Modern conveniences are quite impressive. However, having many impressive modern conveniences rob us of the must precious asset: Time

Yes, we invent things to help us save time, that sometimes end you consuming our time. Computers (and even WB) would be an example of this. :rolleyes:

[Train Wreck]

Who bailed at Neels?

All the nasty naysayers :D
Possibly a couple of day traders as well.

[Lone Wolf]

we're also not allowed to continue closed threads or criticize the mods in the cafe, so watch yourself

the thread ain't closed and i'm in no way criticizing Alligator. just pointing out the rules to papa so don't scold me. you need to watch yourself also in those threads

[Train Wreck]

PapaD, where are you gonna be March 30?
Stomping around Slickrock or Joyce Kilmer?

[Sarcasm the elf]

HB, any plans to make it as far as Damascus on your hike? We need a photo of you and LW for the Cafe wall.

[hikerboy57]

the thread ain't closed and i'm in no way criticizing Alligator. just pointing out the rules to papa so don't scold me. you need to watch yourself also in those threads
i was already pulled off the thread(and rightfully so) and the comment wasnt meant for you lw. pppput that thing back in the holster please?

[Sarcasm the elf]

All the nasty naysayers :D
Possibly a couple of day traders as well.

Day traders huh? Now there's a thread that I really did avoid like the plague.

[hikerboy57]

HB, any plans to make it as far as Damascus on your hike? We need a photo of you and LW for the Cafe wall.most likely i intend to stay out at least till the end of april

[Papa D]

the thread ain't closed and i'm in no way criticizing Alligator. just pointing out the rules to papa so don't scold me. you need to watch yourself also in those threads

yes - thank you - not scolding - got it - thanks Lone Wolf! I'm not as WB savvy as I should be and am happy to learn a thing or three. Hope you're well LW. How's Damascus? Are the people that bought Quincy's doing ok?

[Papa D]

PapaD, where are you gonna be March 30?
Stomping around Slickrock or Joyce Kilmer?

I could certainly be talked into it - P/M me.

[Wise Old Owl]

stop discussing it...Ali was on top of it and everything will work out.

[Lone Wolf]

yes - thank you - not scolding - got it - thanks Lone Wolf! I'm not as WB savvy as I should be and am happy to learn a thing or three. Hope you're well LW. How's Damascus? Are the people that bought Quincy's doing ok?

i'm well, damascus is coming alive and the blue-blaze cafe is doing well

[Train Wreck]

Lone Wolf, what about you? Are you out for a couple of weeks doing the Stover Creek thing?

[slow mind]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lVXVZ5ATwg&feature=youtu.be

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lVXVZ5ATwg&feature=youtu.be

Just freshening up the nikelodeon... so many oldies in there.

[Lone Wolf]

Lone Wolf, what about you? Are you out for a couple of weeks doing the Stover Creek thing?

no. where did that come from?

[Mountain Mike]

no. where did that come from?
You post a while back you would be there on the 18th?

[Astro]

That's the fact jack!

I'll bet Lone Wolf never quoted him self...it's a brave new world

That confirms my previous suspicion, OS in the Uncle Si of the Cafe. Even uses the same phrases. :)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSUAXYtJYCg&feature=player_detailpage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSUAXYtJYCg&feature=player_detailpage

[Lone Wolf]

LW where are you hking this year. I saw you will be at Stover Creek in just over a week. Would like to meet at some time. Have several mutual friends. Manieack, Taro Hike-A-holic.

nope. not this year. wow! guys from back in the day :)

[Train Wreck]

no. where did that come from?

I thought I read something that sounded like you were section hiking for a couple of weeks. I could have read it wrong.

[rocketsocks]

most likely i intend to stay out at least till the end of aprilThat's awesome HB, wishin you well, cation to the wind ain't a bad thing, just gotta go for it sometimes.

[Astro]

It's kind of a silly thing.

Rasty, what silly? Day light savings or the 1K milestones? :confused:

[Mountain Mike]

Rasty, what silly? Day light savings or the 1K milestones? :confused:
Chicken Ankles!

[atmilkman]

That confirms my previous suspicion, OS in the Uncle Si of the Cafe. Even uses the same phrases. :)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSUAXYtJYCg&feature=player_detailpage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSUAXYtJYCg&feature=player_detailpage

How about Phil. Who's Phil. Happy, happy, happy.

[Lone Wolf]

I thought I read something that sounded like you were section hiking for a couple of weeks. I could have read it wrong.

i may have but my plans change hourly :)

[Lone Wolf]

You post a while back you would be there on the 18th?

hmmmmm :confused:

[Wise Old Owl]

Wait LW I dig up all the old posts to answer a serious question and you say don't click on it? We have our differences but was that wise?

[Astro]

agreed.i cant be the bobbing head doll he would probably prefer. if i see somethings wrong, i speak my mind.

That is the kind of people I always wanted working for me. Of course tactfully presented around others, but I always welcomed the most honest and even unvarnished feedback behind closed doors. One of the best services an employe can do is providing valuable input to their boss to prevent them from making bad decisions.

[Slo-go'en]

whats your plan this year? Johnny Thunder will be thruing this year starting April 1

He was on the FT earlier, eh? My plan is to go from Springer north until I spend $1,000. Place your wages as to where that will be. ~April 17 start, a little behind the pack.

[hikerboy57]

That is the kind of people I always wanted working for me. Of course tactfully presented around others, but I always welcomed the most honest and even unvarnished feedback behind closed doors. One of the best services an employe can do is providing valuable input to their boss to prevent them from making bad decisions.
yeah well for my boss, i sometimes think its more about control than it is about making money.he is not good with constructive crticism

[Astro]

In my experience, these things often give those that are "above" a wake up call that things need to be looked at.
I've always been one to tell my boss when I think he/she is a moron.
It hasn't always helped my career even when I'm tactful about how I say it.;)
Still, it always let me be comfortable with myself that I am honest about everything and that's more important to me.

Oz, great points. You are the person you have to look at in the mirror each morning. Although come to think of it over the next 5 months you may not be looking into a lot of mirrors.

[Train Wreck]

All righty, so far we got:
Committed (or out on good behavior :D)
Milkman
Oz
Daniel
Hikerboy

Not Yet Committed But Maybe's
S'more
PapaD
Easter Bunny

Should Be Here But Won't :mad:
Mountain Mike

Listen Up
If anyone in the cafe that is not listed is interested in attending this fabulous event, please PM me! If the house fills up, we have a 10 x 40 foot porch and plenty of flat yard to pitch your tent.

[Astro]

I have to call it a night again sorry.
Have a few jobs before bed.
Double checking my travel file with passports, visas etc is complete.
Photocopying it all tomorrow to leave a copy here for my wife to have in case of problems.
In the next day or so I will go to the Bibbulmun Track Northern Terminus to pick a stone to take to Katahdin.
My own twist on the tradition.:D

Oz, I think that is really cool! Just sure it is a small one, you do not want to get into any issues with customs. :cool:

[rocketsocks]

That confirms my previous suspicion, OS in the Uncle Si of the Cafe. Even uses the same phrases. :)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSUAXYtJYCg&feature=player_detailpage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSUAXYtJYCg&feature=player_detailpageHa, I've never seen that...well I got everything down there but the Fast Nap..."takes me all day to get up, and all night to get down"and in there lay the a song lyric, it's a work in progress, think Reggae beat.

[Train Wreck]

He was on the FT earlier, eh? My plan is to go from Springer north until I spend $1,000. Place your wages as to where that will be. ~April 17 start, a little behind the pack.

let's see...
Emergency room visit after the AYCE chicken ankles for your going away party in the cafe, $500
you'll drop about $400 at Neels Gap to replace your old, faithful backpack due to peer pressure..
$20 to get through the Smokies
$80 remaining, just enough left to get shuttled to Asheville to go back home.
Enjoy your hike! :D

[HikerMom58]

Go for it guys... Ebay AT hiker for sale!:p

[Astro]

He was counting on getting back that 15 cents in change so he could buy himself a Co-Cola and go to the nickel matinee. Neither of which were available yet, either. Poor Gramps, stuck in the wilds of Maine, no phone, vending machines, movies, or Internet. Who would willingly subject themselves to such deprivations? :p

That reminded me of this one ...:)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29ebiwO4O70&feature=player_detailpage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29ebiwO4O70&feature=player_detailpage

[HikerMom58]

All righty, so far we got:
Committed (or out on good behavior :D)
Milkman
Oz
Daniel
Hikerboy

Not Yet Committed But Maybe's
S'more
PapaD
Easter Bunny

Should Be Here But Won't :mad:
Mountain Mike

Listen Up
If anyone in the cafe that is not listed is interested in attending this fabulous event, please PM me! If the house fills up, we have a 10 x 40 foot porch and plenty of flat yard to pitch your tent.

Sounds like fun!!! I can't come....

[HikerMom58]

Wait LW I dig up all the old posts to answer a serious question and you say don't click on it? We have our differences but was that wise?

I like you WOO!

[Astro]

What's a pay phone?

Once hit the jackpot and got around $10 in quarters I hung up a pay phone. Yes those were the good old days. :)

[Train Wreck]

i may have but my plans change hourly :)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpQuNY3XFI0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpQuNY3XFI0

[S'more]

A tiggers a wonderful thing. Their tops are made of rubber......

[Papa D]

how about a tune:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=6F3FFxacBl0

[Lone Wolf]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpQuNY3XFI0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpQuNY3XFI0

:)..........

[Astro]

A beautiful song with meaningful lyrics, appropriate for all of us at some times in our lives.


http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=6UCa5zJLqyk&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D6UC a5zJLqyk

http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=6UCa5zJLqyk&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D6UCa5zJLqyk
not in the same vein as above. Please listen.

TW, good stuff! :)

[Astro]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEWSOPUfYF0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEWSOPUfYF0

Great singer, although I did yell at him at a concert once (over 20 years ago) to shut up and sing.

[S'more]

Ok I think ( not looking at a calendar) that 30th is Saturday. I can come on Sunday for a couple days or whatever. If that is indeed Easter weekend. School is on break that week and I have no plans.

[Train Wreck]

Ok I think ( not looking at a calendar) that 30th is Saturday. I can come on Sunday for a couple days or whatever. If that is indeed Easter weekend. School is on break that week and I have no plans.

We plan to be down there at least from March 30 through April 1. Maybe a couple days longer.

[Lone Wolf]

poets dream
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30m54CkyIKo

[Astro]

Okay, who was the lady that suggested using a pouch sewn to the end of a bear bag rope? The idea was that the pouch was a duel use item. It held the rock to be thrown or the para-cord and carabiner when in pack. I ask because I am considering that option as it will likely save me another 2 oz over the planned monkey-fist I was lugging. I would like to know where you got the pouch or how you made it.

BB, wow, you really are a gram weenie. :D Good luck with it.

[S'more]

The big dig is done. For now. Right?

[Astro]

Me insecure? Have you looked at my scarf lately? I am thinking about upgrading my OR gaiters to dirty girl gators too.

BB, surprised you wear gators. Or you do not worry about those ounces (grams) since they are on your legs instead of your back? :-?

[Train Wreck]

Life hands out lemons
Grab the salt and tequila
Margarita time!!

Haai-koo!

[Astro]

That is a good one. I used to listen to it everyday on a 48 mile commute when I worked at the sock mill. Yes you heard that right - SOCK MILL. Now go ahead and have fun with it.

ATM, just think if OS had known back then, you could have helped him get a second sock. :)

[Train Wreck]

BB, surprised you wear gators. Or you do not worry about those ounces (grams) since they are on your legs instead of your back? :-?

Have you looked at him closely? He's got bird legs as well as bird brains :D

[Train Wreck]

The big dig is done. For now. Right?

:confused: not following...

[Astro]

Tell OS I got more socks than I know what to do with. Mostly Walmart made in USA in Pakistan.

ATM, so are saying most of the manufacturing was done overseas, and y'all did value services like putting them in the Made in USA bag? :-?

[Astro]

I was the mechanic on 4 bag sealing machines and belts that the girls were stuffing socks on. I was the only man working in direct contact with 54 women. I can tell stories.

ATM, now you are really making me wish I could thru-hike with you this year.

[hikerboy57]

one door closes shut
another opens widely
i begin again

[Astro]

Everyone here is my elder. She's just mad because she forgot the history lesson, which I guess is normal as one ages! :eek:

Rasty, now how do you are younger than TW? In the Cafe I do not believe we have ever seen her age? :-?

[HikerMom58]

one door closes shut
another opens widely
i begin again

Maybe you will fall in love with the South... hummmm!!! :D

[hikerboy57]

Maybe you will fall in love with the South... hummmm!!! :D
doubtful.in ny we got cultcha

[Train Wreck]

Rasty, now how do you are younger than TW? In the Cafe I do not believe we have ever seen her age? :-?

Let's just say I'm not enough to be his mother, but fit right in as an older sister with all the natural-born rights to smack him around if I want to :D

[atmilkman]

ATM, so are saying most of the manufacturing was done overseas, and y'all did value services like putting them in the Made in USA bag? :-?
That's exactly what happens. They fooled around with the specifics somehow and the rule was wherever the product was "finished" is where it was made. So - don't believe everything you read about being made in the USA. Especially WM.

[Train Wreck]

That's exactly what happens. They fooled around with the specifics somehow and the rule was wherever the product was "finished" is where it was made. So - don't believe everything you read about being made in the USA. Especially WM.

Winged Monkey isn't a native citizen?

[Astro]

Almost 12,000 views on the has anyone seen Rifle thread. He soon will reach Mythical Beast status, sorta like Bigfoot. Some want him taken alive, some want him dead, some hope he runs free & some don't care.

SM, excellent analysis. Informative, interesting, and intriguing.

[Train Wreck]

doubtful.in ny we got cultcha

..........:rolleyes:

[Astro]

That's okay, I believe that in accordance with Cafe rules, that entitles you to a free drink...


I got broadsided by a flame on the daylight savings thread yesterday. It seems like te less offensive the post, the more likely you are to get an angry response.

Probably because the less offensive you are makes them think you are a nice person. Just like in real life bullies do not usually go after people they perceive are "tough" and will put up a fight. They look for what they perceive as easy marks. Not saying it should be that way.

[HikerMom58]

..........:rolleyes:

Yeah, I hope some sweet talkin southern girl sweeps him right off his feet.. cultcha.

In other news...
Tension is building, welcome mats and patience is wearing thin....I was wondering how long it would take....

[Astro]

To be honest, the wrong side only bothered me in Europe on roundabouts.
It did my head in going the wrong way around roundabouts.

Oz, you will not find many of those in the USA. Driving here since I was 15 (36 years) and been on a lot more of them in Brazil and the UK than here.

[Astro]

Just got done doin' it 15min. ago. Just loaded the pack. This time it includes food and water.

ATM, How much did it weigh (without food & water)?

[atmilkman]

ATM, How much did it weigh (without food & water)?
I'm not really sure. I'm at 32lbs with 4 days food and 1.5 liter of water. I also have a can and a half of Nido in there. I gotta have my milk. That's over a pound by itself. But it doesn't last long a 4Tbs per cup. I think I was around 22lbs. before food and water.

[Astro]

nah i cant afford to take 6 months off. quit my job monday, getting out for a month or two.
on the other hand, you never know.i am somewhat impulsive

HB, you are going to love it so much you are going to want to finish it. If you can afford 6 months, just pick up the pace and do it in 4 months. ;)

[BirdBrain]

BB, surprised you wear gators. Or you do not worry about those ounces (grams) since they are on your legs instead of your back? :-?

I worry more about ticks than I do about a few oz on my angles.

[BirdBrain]

Have you looked at him closely? He's got bird legs as well as bird brains :D

Hey! No making fun of people with funny looking legs. You can make fun of my BirdBrain, but I am sensitive about my legs.

[Wise Old Owl]

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQpW_gUSZ_E5kYUON-zPIpRzuygDPRXyF4Sm6sTBeswGZYd_OvY

[Astro]

How about Phil. Who's Phil. Happy, happy, happy.

ATM, lets see LW has the patriarch type leader aspect down with all of his experience and personality. And the one picture I saw of LW had a resemblance to Phil. But I don't really know about the Happy, happy, happy. Since HB show that CEO type leadership in starting and growing the Cafe I guess he could be our Willie. With your great since of humor you could be Jase. Of course I could also see you taking Phil or Willie if you wanted. :)

[Astro]

I'm not really sure. I'm at 32lbs with 4 days food and 1.5 liter of water. I also have a can and a half of Nido in there. I gotta have my milk. That's over a pound by itself. But it doesn't last long a 4Tbs per cup. I think I was around 22lbs. before food and water.

ATM, Looks like all those shakedown's paid off. And once you get to Mt Rogers you can switch down to a lighter bag and send some of the winter clothes home, getting you even lighter. And of course once out there for a month or so you will probably find some other things you can cut.

[Astro]

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQpW_gUSZ_E5kYUON-zPIpRzuygDPRXyF4Sm6sTBeswGZYd_OvY

WOO, now those are some pretty scrawny bird legs.

[BirdBrain]

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQpW_gUSZ_E5kYUON-zPIpRzuygDPRXyF4Sm6sTBeswGZYd_OvY

Nice try, but those ain't my legs. My legs don't look that good.

[Lone Wolf]

ATM, lets see LW has the patriarch type leader aspect down with all of his experience and personality. And the one picture I saw of LW had a resemblance to Phil. But I don't really know about the Happy, happy, happy. Since HB show that CEO type leadership in starting and growing the Cafe I guess he could be our Willie. With your great since of humor you could be Jase. Of course I could also see you taking Phil or Willie if you wanted. :)

phil who?.....

[Astro]

phil who?.....

LW, Phil Robertson from Duck Dynasty. ATM was asking, and proposed comparison was only meant as a compliment as both you posses many of the same positive attributes. Really any other comparisons other than Uncle Si could be considered a stretch. But One Sock (formerly RocketsSocks) does remind me a lot of Uncle Si.

[Lone Wolf]

LW, Phil Robertson from Duck Dynasty. ATM was asking, and proposed comparison was only meant as a compliment as both you posses many of the same positive attributes. Really any other comparisons other than Uncle Si could be considered a stretch. But One Sock (formerly RocketsSocks) does remind me a lot of Uncle Si.

oh, OK. seen the show a few times

[Coffee Rules!]

Hiya, kids! Well, I made it back to Iraq. Got in yesterday. Stuck in Baghdad until Sunday. This traveling in country thing is getting to be ridiculous with the waits.

I managed to bookend the vacation with a little fun on each side of the class I took. Class was one hell of a week. Started feeling kinda pekid Sunday night. Monday, woke up feeling like hell. By Tuesday it was more like hammered s#*t warmed over twice. Wednesday I was wishing for death. And those were all classroom days. Thursday was practical application. Live burns all day. I woke up feeling slightly better, but better than wishing for death...well you get the idea. I managed to live through the day Thursday but it kicked my everloving ass. Passed the test, got the certification, all worth it.

The Saturday before class started (March 2nd) I saw Gabriel Iglesias at the Toyota Center in Houston. He's a hell of a comedian and it was a great show, but I wouldn't recommend seeing a comedy show in a place like that (arena setting). The acoustics suck. Entirely too much echo. Fortunately, Fluffy has a pretty soft voice and doesn't yell a lot, so there wasn't much echo during his show. A few of the preliminary comics, yeah...ouch. All in all it was a great time though. He's a very humble young man and you can tell he truly appreciates his fans. When he came out on stage he was talking about that being the largest (12,000) crowd he's ever had. Previously it was 10K. His voice broke while he was talking about it. Plus, there were coupons/cards available at every merchandise stand for every fan in the audience to go on line and get a free t-shirt. I know at least two in the audience (my date and I) didn't grab a coupon, but even if only half the crowd did, that's a pile of money he laid out just to get the shirts made, not to mention the lost profit.

Saturday the 9th, I saw Cirque du Soleil: Quidat. I'd never seen a Cirque show before, and now I'll never miss another if I have the chance. My previous assessment of it being circus meets Broadway meets LSD was pretty accurate, and I say that as a compliment. One hell of a show!

Sprinkled throughout were a few really nice meals, although not as many as I'd hoped, what with being sick for part of the trip. At least both weekends I felt decent enough to gorge. :p

I hope all is well with everyone here.

[Chaco Taco]

He was on the FT earlier, eh? My plan is to go from Springer north until I spend $1,000. Place your wages as to where that will be. ~April 17 start, a little behind the pack.

Yea, Anapurna and a couple of the trail circuits in Nepal for 3 months, Florida Trail which he finished on March 3 or 4. Springer I believe March 31 or April 1.

Have fun on your hike

[hikerboy57]

HB, you are going to love it so much you are going to want to finish it. If you can afford 6 months, just pick up the pace and do it in 4 months. ;)
i love trail life already, but i also love my off trail life. so ill hike until i want to go home.no plan.i have no problem not finishing. i like to always have something left to do.

[Chaco Taco]

i love trail life already, but i also love my off trail life. so ill hike until i want to go home.no plan.i have no problem not finishing. i like to always have something left to do.
Fun times....

[hikerboy57]

Fun times....
i am starting to get excited.totallyunplanned and impulsive. im not too crazy about starting with the pack as im really not into crowds, but i tent anyway so im hoping i wont have a problem.cant wait for the newbies telling me im doing it all wrong.

[Gray Blazer]

Good Morning, Rascals. It's a beautiful morning.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMQsTZkV9ns&safe=active

[Chaco Taco]

i am starting to get excited.totallyunplanned and impulsive. im not too crazy about starting with the pack as im really not into crowds, but i tent anyway so im hoping i wont have a problem.cant wait for the newbies telling me im doing it all wrong.
Oh yea, Id love to be out this year. We get to go to Colorado for 10 days to do some hiking. We have lots of hiking plans as well. If you decide to come up north, got some great non AT hikes planned this summer.

[coach lou]

So.............do I try to get myself fired today?:-?

Ah, my sleeping bag is too heavy
I have to get trail runners,
I have to update my shot card
Do I need an American/Australian Dictionary
Can I take my cat Bondo thru the Smokies
Is there a safe place in NC to stow the Fish Car
Does Pepe need a leash, or is a zip-lock okay


So many issues to plan.....soooo little time!:(..............................:D

[hikerboy57]

So.............do I try to get myself fired today?:-?

Ah, my sleeping bag is too heavy
I have to get trail runners,
I have to update my shot card
Do I need an American/Australian Dictionary
Can I take my cat Bondo thru the Smokies
Is there a safe place in NC to stow the Fish Car
Does Pepe need a leash, or is a zip-lock okay


So many issues to plan.....soooo little time!:(..............................:D

http://blog.sannebuurma.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/nike-just-do-it.jpg

[coach lou]

Oh no......................GB disease:eek:......................that's what you get for lookin' @ hiker porn on your days off.:o

[Gray Blazer]

ill see if i make it that far.looking to be out no more than 2 months'
should i bring a sharpie?

You don't always carry a sharpie? Dam northerners.

[Gray Blazer]

Yeah - looking at the longer (I81?) way.

I-81 thru VA and TN is a very pretty drive. You can see the ridges of the AT in a lot of places.

[coach lou]

I-81 thru VA and TN is a very pretty drive. You can see the ridges of the AT in a lot of places.

I've always wanted to run that road. Only been as far as Luray, Va. Very little excuse needed for a road trip.

[Lone Wolf]

I've always wanted to run that road. Only been as far as Luray, Va. Very little excuse needed for a road trip.
get your ass down here. damascus is only 10 miles off I 81

[Gray Blazer]

I've always wanted to run that road. Only been as far as Luray, Va. Very little excuse needed for a road trip.

The Caverns Motel East in Luray is one of the best Motels you'll ever stay in. If you stay on the backside, you'll have a view of Hawksbill and the AT route in the Shennies. The Cavern across the street is FANTASTIC!

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g60964-d1047536-Reviews-Luray_Caverns_Motel_East-Luray_Virginia.html

[coach lou]

The Caverns Motel East in Luray is one of the best Motels you'll ever stay in. If you stay on the backside, you'll have a view of Hawksbill and the AT route in the Shennies. The Cavern across the street is FANTASTIC!

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g60964-d1047536-Reviews-Luray_Caverns_Motel_East-Luray_Virginia.html

Did a tour 15yrs back w/X& son...... D.C., Skyland, Luray Caverns, Gettysburg!

[coach lou]

get your ass down here. damascus is only 10 miles off I 81


If I can manage to get fired today, OZ can scrap the rental....we can all squeeeeze in the Fish Car............:rolleyes:


Sneriously, Overload and I will be making that trip.....but who knows when???

[aficion]

one door closes shut
another opens widely
i begin again

Hike.....ooooh!:)

[slow mind]

i am starting to get excited.totallyunplanned and impulsive. im not too crazy about starting with the pack as im really not into crowds, but i tent anyway so im hoping i wont have a problem.cant wait for the newbies telling me im doing it all wrong.

Will you hard boil your eggs or be safe and leave them in the fridge at home?

[Drybones]

i love trail life already, but i also love my off trail life. so ill hike until i want to go home.no plan.i have no problem not finishing. i like to always have something left to do.

Trips are always more fun for me when I have no plan.

[Deer Hunter]

ATM, lets see LW has the patriarch type leader aspect down with all of his experience and personality. And the one picture I saw of LW had a resemblance to Phil. But I don't really know about the Happy, happy, happy. Since HB show that CEO type leadership in starting and growing the Cafe I guess he could be our Willie. With your great since of humor you could be Jase. Of course I could also see you taking Phil or Willie if you wanted. :)



It's all about the beard, right Wolf?

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[Slo-go'en]

cant wait for the newbies telling me im doing it all wrong.

That's half the fun of going to Springer in the spring.

[coach lou]

Wait, Sunday morning I will dump his pack, before he gets up, and we'll see if we can shave a few more onces off his base weight. :-?.........
will an once be enough to get to the NC border???

[Astro]

Hiya, kids! Well, I made it back to Iraq. Got in yesterday. Stuck in Baghdad until Sunday. This traveling in country thing is getting to be ridiculous with the waits.

I managed to bookend the vacation with a little fun on each side of the class I took. Class was one hell of a week. Started feeling kinda pekid Sunday night. Monday, woke up feeling like hell. By Tuesday it was more like hammered s#*t warmed over twice. Wednesday I was wishing for death. And those were all classroom days. Thursday was practical application. Live burns all day. I woke up feeling slightly better, but better than wishing for death...well you get the idea. I managed to live through the day Thursday but it kicked my everloving ass. Passed the test, got the certification, all worth it.

The Saturday before class started (March 2nd) I saw Gabriel Iglesias at the Toyota Center in Houston. He's a hell of a comedian and it was a great show, but I wouldn't recommend seeing a comedy show in a place like that (arena setting). The acoustics suck. Entirely too much echo. Fortunately, Fluffy has a pretty soft voice and doesn't yell a lot, so there wasn't much echo during his show. A few of the preliminary comics, yeah...ouch. All in all it was a great time though. He's a very humble young man and you can tell he truly appreciates his fans. When he came out on stage he was talking about that being the largest (12,000) crowd he's ever had. Previously it was 10K. His voice broke while he was talking about it. Plus, there were coupons/cards available at every merchandise stand for every fan in the audience to go on line and get a free t-shirt. I know at least two in the audience (my date and I) didn't grab a coupon, but even if only half the crowd did, that's a pile of money he laid out just to get the shirts made, not to mention the lost profit.

Saturday the 9th, I saw Cirque du Soleil: Quidat. I'd never seen a Cirque show before, and now I'll never miss another if I have the chance. My previous assessment of it being circus meets Broadway meets LSD was pretty accurate, and I say that as a compliment. One hell of a show!

Sprinkled throughout were a few really nice meals, although not as many as I'd hoped, what with being sick for part of the trip. At least both weekends I felt decent enough to gorge. :p

I hope all is well with everyone here.

CR, the positive will he developed along with the viral marketing it will produce (such as your post above) may in the end be worth as much as the shirts he gave away. I am sure he did for the right reason, just saying in the long run he may be rewarded for it. The key like anything in life is see the big picture and treat people right.

[BirdBrain]

cant wait for the newbies telling me im doing it all wrong.

I will get right on that. I need my coffee 1st. I find I am a better criticizer if I am awake.

[Astro]

i am starting to get excited.totallyunplanned and impulsive. im not too crazy about starting with the pack as im really not into crowds, but i tent anyway so im hoping i wont have a problem.cant wait for the newbies telling me im doing it all wrong.

HB, in the first week you meet more than a few that really have no clue what they are doing, and like you say some will not be afraid to share their ignorance with you. :rolleyes:

[BirdBrain]

HB, in the first week you meet more than a few that really have no clue what they are doing, and like you say some will not be afraid to share their ignorance with you. :rolleyes:

I like that. My next signature will contain that thought.

[HikerMom58]

get your ass down here. damascus is only 10 miles off I 81

You tell um LW.... I live 5 miles from Daleville off I81. It's kinda funny that our yankee friends are comin south & we are damn yankee's ourselves.:D

[HikerMom58]

I will get right on that. I need my coffee 1st. I find I am a better criticizer if I am awake.

Mornin..................
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s480x480/374496_10151485118674727_625012118_n.jpg

Happy Wednesday!

[Astro]

You tell um LW.... I live 5 miles from Daleville off I81. It's kinda funny that our yankee friends are comin south & we are damn yankee's ourselves.:D

Yeah, once they get down here and enjoy some Southern hospitality and warm(er) weather, they might move too. :sun

[HikerMom58]

Hiya, kids! Well, I made it back to Iraq. Got in yesterday. Stuck in Baghdad until Sunday. This traveling in country thing is getting to be ridiculous with the waits.

I managed to bookend the vacation with a little fun on each side of the class I took. Class was one hell of a week. Started feeling kinda pekid Sunday night. Monday, woke up feeling like hell. By Tuesday it was more like hammered s#*t warmed over twice. Wednesday I was wishing for death. And those were all classroom days. Thursday was practical application. Live burns all day. I woke up feeling slightly better, but better than wishing for death...well you get the idea. I managed to live through the day Thursday but it kicked my everloving ass. Passed the test, got the certification, all worth it.

The Saturday before class started (March 2nd) I saw Gabriel Iglesias at the Toyota Center in Houston. He's a hell of a comedian and it was a great show, but I wouldn't recommend seeing a comedy show in a place like that (arena setting). The acoustics suck. Entirely too much echo. Fortunately, Fluffy has a pretty soft voice and doesn't yell a lot, so there wasn't much echo during his show. A few of the preliminary comics, yeah...ouch. All in all it was a great time though. He's a very humble young man and you can tell he truly appreciates his fans. When he came out on stage he was talking about that being the largest (12,000) crowd he's ever had. Previously it was 10K. His voice broke while he was talking about it. Plus, there were coupons/cards available at every merchandise stand for every fan in the audience to go on line and get a free t-shirt. I know at least two in the audience (my date and I) didn't grab a coupon, but even if only half the crowd did, that's a pile of money he laid out just to get the shirts made, not to mention the lost profit.

Saturday the 9th, I saw Cirque du Soleil: Quidat. I'd never seen a Cirque show before, and now I'll never miss another if I have the chance. My previous assessment of it being circus meets Broadway meets LSD was pretty accurate, and I say that as a compliment. One hell of a show!

Sprinkled throughout were a few really nice meals, although not as many as I'd hoped, what with being sick for part of the trip. At least both weekends I felt decent enough to gorge. :p

I hope all is well with everyone here.

Hello CR... nice trip report. Sorry you were sicko! :mad: Good to hear from ya!

[HikerMom58]

Yeah, once they get down here and enjoy some Southern hospitality and warm(er) weather, they might move too. :sun

:sun I like your thinkin Astro!

[aficion]

i love trail life already, but i also love my off trail life. so ill hike until i want to go home.no plan.i have no problem not finishing. i like to always have something left to do.

very jealous here
wholly happy for you too
all trails lead us home:D

[BirdBrain]

Mornin..................
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s480x480/374496_10151485118674727_625012118_n.jpg

Happy Wednesday!

You guys are posting such flattering pictures of what you think I look like. Oh, are you in for a rude awakening when you finally get to see me in person.

[coach lou]

Yeah, once they get down here and enjoy some Southern hospitality and warm(er) weather, they might move too. :sun

I have spent 3 years of my life in North Cakalacky thank you.....we have the same humidity here in Ct. The Wolf and I were on the same base in '78/79', and in that winter we had a big ole' blizzard down there.When I move it will be to a place with Cut throat trout or Baracudas:sun

[BirdBrain]

HB, in the first week you meet more than a few that really have no clue what they are doing, and like you say some will not be afraid to share their ignorance with you. :rolleyes:


I like that. My next signature will contain that thought.

Done........

[OzJacko]

HB, in the first week you meet more than a few that really have no clue what they are doing, and like you say some will not be afraid to share their ignorance with you. :rolleyes:
Feel like there's so much to answer today, but I'll start here.
HB I share your dislike of crowds and have had a lot of misgivings about starting in the herd.
I considered really early starts but decided no as I have no experience of snow and thought I should avoid the extra unknown it involved.
I considered a late start but the idea of having to "push" at the end to make Katahdin on time didn't appeal.
Then I thought a bit more about why I was hiking the AT.
It is a unique trail in that it has such a long history and so many newbs attempting it.
I figured that spending the first month or so in the herd was actually what the ying and yang of the AT was all about.
So I picked a start date in the middle and decided to revel in it.
I did opt for a quietish day so my first day or two won't be too embarassing for me, but I intend to sit back and enjoy the lectures, gear critiques and tales of woe etc.
And yes, we have a tent each so that we don't have to crowd in when we feel uncomfortable.:D
After TrailDays is when I expect the hiking will get serious (oops Coach - snerious).

[Coffee Rules!]

CR, the positive will he developed along with the viral marketing it will produce (such as your post above) may in the end be worth as much as the shirts he gave away. I am sure he did for the right reason, just saying in the long run he may be rewarded for it. The key like anything in life is see the big picture and treat people right.

I'm sure it will pay off in the long run, but so will being a genuine nice guy. I doubt he did it for that reason.

[Coffee Rules!]

Hello CR... nice trip report. Sorry you were sicko! :mad: Good to hear from ya!

Even more fun, a whole new bug to start out this week. At least this is just hacking and coughing. I can live with that.

All in all I enjoyed it, even though it didn't seem like much of a vacation what with the class taking up most of it.

[OzJacko]

Coach - Australian/American dictionary not required.
We have so much US TV here, we can understand you (even some people from Florida ATM), and we can talk in a way you understand.
We can probably also lapse into a slang that you completely DON'T understand.;)

[OzJacko]

Lone Wolf - I have intended to drop in on the way down and say hello.
Not sure whether Damascus is an overnight stop on the car trip and The Place is not an option for car travellers, but a quick hello is definitely planned.
HB coming along means we will be guided largely by his preferences but a stop in Damascus to look around is a locked in option.
Reason HB's preferences will be main decision on anything else is that it's all new to us so we will happily look at what piques his interest mostly.

[OzJacko]

Just had my daughter and her fiance here for dinner. (Farewelling the old man on his folly:D).
Discovered their dog cr###ed in my lounge after they left.:eek:

[Astro]

Just had my daughter and her fiance here for dinner. (Farewelling the old man on his folly:D).
Discovered their dog cr###ed in my lounge after they left.:eek:

That is something you do not need to worry about for the next 6 months. :rolleyes:

[Lone Wolf]

Lone Wolf - I have intended to drop in on the way down and say hello.
Not sure whether Damascus is an overnight stop on the car trip and The Place is not an option for car travellers, but a quick hello is definitely planned.
HB coming along means we will be guided largely by his preferences but a stop in Damascus to look around is a locked in option.
Reason HB's preferences will be main decision on anything else is that it's all new to us so we will happily look at what piques his interest mostly.

you can stay at The Place with permission

[coach lou]

That is something you not need to worry about for the next 6 months. :rolleyes:

Mouse crap
Rattlesnake crap
skunk and Porky crap
Rambo crap
Newbie crap
UL crap
Forrest Ranger crap
Jesus Freak crap
Hippy Freak crap
Bear crap
Bear Grylls crap
and last but not least

Spousal crap

[HikerMom58]

you can stay at The Place with permission

Way to "hook um up" LW..........:D

[FatHead64]

Mouse crap
Rattlesnake crap
skunk and Porky crap
Newbie crap
UL crap
Forrest Ranger crap
Jesus Freak crap
Hippy Freak crap
Bear crap

and last but not least

Spousal crap

Yeah - you just don't need to worry about THEIR dog...:rolleyes:

[coach lou]

I hope 'Socks is up to that DWG walk?

[hikerboy57]

Great singer, although I did yell at him at a concert once (over 20 years ago) to shut up and sing.
i know what you mean springsteen is a story teller, jackson is a bory teller.although i saw them both at no nukes along with bonnie raitt, csn, and i cant remeber who else.
hes still agreat songwriter.im betting this is the song he sang after you finished yelling at him



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

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

[hikerboy57]

i just got back from my sitdown with the boss. i told him i wasnt happy with my current role, and unhappy with the direction we're going.i told him i was going to go hike for a month or two and when i returned we would talk about me working there again.i need to get some separation so that i can look at my life objectively and see how i want to finish out my career, and i told him it didnt necessarily mean i would not return,just that i needed some time and separation to ensure if i did return, i would bea able to give it 100%he said he understood, that in a way he wishes he could simplify his life the way i have, that he envies me. he told me the door will be open, that i will have a job(he didnt know what capacity)should i choose to return. he knows my love of hiking, and wa supportive in the past of all my trips, and my penchant for disappearing for a few days when things got too hot at work.
so i call my mom to tell her my intention to go hiking. she tells me she took dad for his checkup monday with the eye,ear and throat guy, who found a white growth under his tongue the size of a quarter.cut the whole thing out to send for biopsy to find out if its cancerous or not. dad is now 83,survived a stroke,has bladder cancer already(its contained,not spreading),survived an aortic abdominal aneurism 5 years ago and says he does not want to go for treatments if it does turn out to be malignant.hes been through a lot the past 10 years and hes tired.
boy life is interesting.

[coach lou]

lots of crap being flung around here

[hikerboy57]

Lone Wolf - I have intended to drop in on the way down and say hello.
Not sure whether Damascus is an overnight stop on the car trip and The Place is not an option for car travellers, but a quick hello is definitely planned.
HB coming along means we will be guided largely by his preferences but a stop in Damascus to look around is a locked in option.
Reason HB's preferences will be main decision on anything else is that it's all new to us so we will happily look at what piques his interest mostly.
hey im just along for the ride.the route were taking is as new to me as it is to you. but yes id love to stop in damascus on the way down.be great to meet LW

[coach lou]

hey im just along for the ride.the route were taking is as new to me as it is to you. but yes id love to stop in damascus on the way down.be great to meet LW

More Jarhead crap

[FatHead64]

i just got back from my sitdown with the boss. i told him i wasnt happy with my current role, and unhappy with the direction we're going.i told him i was going to go hike for a month or two and when i returned we would talk about me working there again.i need to get some separation so that i can look at my life objectively and see how i want to finish out my career, and i told him it didnt necessarily mean i would not return,just that i needed some time and separation to ensure if i did return, i would bea able to give it 100%he said he understood, that in a way he wishes he could simplify his life the way i have, that he envies me. he told me the door will be open, that i will have a job(he didnt know what capacity)should i choose to return. he knows my love of hiking, and wa supportive in the past of all my trips, and my penchant for disappearing for a few days when things got too hot at work.
so i call my mom to tell her my intention to go hiking. she tells me she took dad for his checkup monday with the eye,ear and throat guy, who found a white growth under his tongue the size of a quarter.cut the whole thing out to send for biopsy to find out if its cancerous or not. dad is now 83,survived a stroke,has bladder cancer already(its contained,not spreading),survived an aortic abdominal aneurism 5 years ago and says he does not want to go for treatments if it does turn out to be malignant.hes been through a lot the past 10 years and hes tired.
boy life is interesting.

Well, good for you. Sorry to hear about your dad - he has my prayers. (I am a 19 year survivor myself)

[Gray Blazer]

Lone Wolf - I have intended to drop in on the way down and say hello.
Not sure whether Damascus is an overnight stop on the car trip and The Place is not an option for car travellers, but a quick hello is definitely planned.
HB coming along means we will be guided largely by his preferences but a stop in Damascus to look around is a locked in option.
Reason HB's preferences will be main decision on anything else is that it's all new to us so we will happily look at what piques his interest mostly.


In the old days, they used to let hikers stay in the jail.

[HikerMom58]

lots of crap being flung around here

:confused:.................................

[HikerMom58]

Well, good for you. Sorry to hear about your dad - he has my prayers. (I am a 19 year survivor myself)

Ditto........................

[aficion]

i just got back from my sitdown with the boss. i told him i wasnt happy with my current role, and unhappy with the direction we're going.i told him i was going to go hike for a month or two and when i returned we would talk about me working there again.i need to get some separation so that i can look at my life objectively and see how i want to finish out my career, and i told him it didnt necessarily mean i would not return,just that i needed some time and separation to ensure if i did return, i would bea able to give it 100%he said he understood, that in a way he wishes he could simplify his life the way i have, that he envies me. he told me the door will be open, that i will have a job(he didnt know what capacity)should i choose to return. he knows my love of hiking, and wa supportive in the past of all my trips, and my penchant for disappearing for a few days when things got too hot at work.
so i call my mom to tell her my intention to go hiking. she tells me she took dad for his checkup monday with the eye,ear and throat guy, who found a white growth under his tongue the size of a quarter.cut the whole thing out to send for biopsy to find out if its cancerous or not. dad is now 83,survived a stroke,has bladder cancer already(its contained,not spreading),survived an aortic abdominal aneurism 5 years ago and says he does not want to go for treatments if it does turn out to be malignant.hes been through a lot the past 10 years and hes tired.
boy life is interesting.

Sounds like the boss is not a total maroon. Good to have options when you get home.

Sorry to hear about your dad. Mine is the same age and also tired. He's got a great attitude/spirit though, and I will miss him when he passes.

You guys are welcome here if it fits into your schedule coming down. I would love to meet all of you. My daily routine revolves around feeding Dad 3 squares, getting 3 boys to school, sports, etc., and keeping an eye on my daughter, who got her license yesterday. Anyway, I have a lot a free time and if you are of a mind to stop in the area, just let me know. Either way.. happy hiking!

[BirdBrain]

Mouse crap
Rattlesnake crap
skunk and Porky crap
Rambo crap
Newbie crap
UL crap
Forrest Ranger crap
Jesus Freak crap
Hippy Freak crap
Bear crap
Bear Grylls crap
and last but not least

Spousal crap


lots of crap being flung around here


:confused:.................................

HM, this is what happens when you don't keep up.

[coach lou]

:confused:.................................


Lizard boss crap
Getting old crap


The weather today in New England is lovely though:sun

[HikerMom58]

HM, this is what happens when you don't keep up.

Hey bro... I saw all that crap. It just didn't make sense to me....
coach was "tagging" HB :confused: ..... I don't keep up with everything tis true , but when I'm confuzzled about somethin?... I'm just trying to make sense of it all..........don't mind me!

[HikerMom58]

Lizard boss crap
Getting old crap


The weather today in New England is lovely though:sun

:sun...................................

Just looked out the window... it's snowing in Roanoke! Weird....and the sun just came out while it's snowing.

[FatHead64]

:sun...................................

Just looked out the window... it's snowing in Roanoke! Weird....and the sun just came out while it's snowing.

We woke up to about an inch of fresh snow this morning - the old stuff had just about finished melting. The roads were pretty slick, but my carpool buddy has a nice Sierra 4x4, so I slept on the way today.

Hopefully, on the ditto above, it wasn't about the 19 year part.

[coach lou]

HM, this is what happens when you don't keep up.


Hey bro... I saw all that crap. It just didn't make sense to me....
coach was "tagging" HB :confused: ..... I don't keep up with everything tis true , but when I'm confuzzled about somethin?... I'm just trying to make sense of it all..........don't mind me!


Just sometimes...no matter where you are..........you gotta' deal with crap, and you gotta' wade thru it:sun

[atmilkman]

HB, sorry to hear about your Dad. He's in our prayers.
Good deal with your boss, I know that will free your mind up somewhat - at least about that.
Pretty cool about the stay at the Place.
Let me know about the Blue Blaze Cafe.

[Sarcasm the elf]

Just sometimes...no matter where you are..........you gotta' deal with crap, and you gotta' wade thru it:sunLots of crap on this site recently as well. Recent threads have caused my ignore list to skyrocket to a total of three members, that's an all time high for me. Just glad the cafe regulars are all good folks.

[BirdBrain]

Another thread has just hit critical mass. All I can say is wow!

[hikerboy57]

Lots of crap on this site recently as well. Recent threads have caused my ignore list to skyrocket to a total of three members, that's an all time high for me. Just glad the cafe regulars are all good folks.
i had a few people on ignore for a while, but then i would keep peeking to see what i was ignoring, so i removed them.except for one
who shall remain NAMELESS

[BirdBrain]

i had a few people on ignore for a while, but then i would keep peeking to see what i was ignoring, so i removed them.except for one
who shall remain NAMELESS

Peek-a-boo. Besides, I have a name.

[Sarcasm the elf]

Another thread has just hit critical mass. All I can say is wow!Sadly it usually just takes one idiotic statement to cause a chain reaction resulting in thread implosion. Personally I'm just gonna hang out in the cafe and watch the mayhem from a distance.

[hikerboy57]

still waiting for the op to make his second post

[BirdBrain]

Sadly it usually just takes one idiotic statement to cause a chain reaction resulting in thread implosion. Personally I'm just gonna hang out in the cafe and watch the mayhem from a distance.

Yup. There is safety amongst the nuts in the Café. Almost makes me look normal.

[hikerboy57]

Peek-a-boo. Besides, I have a name.whad he say?

[hikerboy57]

Peek-a-boo. Besides, I have a name.
no its not you bird brain. i enjoy your posts

[BirdBrain]

still waiting for the op to make his second post

Yup. I am triple his and half yours. I think I have contributed enough.

[BirdBrain]

no its not you bird brain. i enjoy your posts

Not to get too serious, but I enjoy and learn from all of the Café patrons. You have a great establishment here.

[hikerboy57]

Yup. I am triple his and half yours. I think I have contributed enough.
i know i contributed enough. some contributions have been returned.

[Gray Blazer]

i had a few people on ignore for a while, but then i would keep peeking to see what i was ignoring, so i removed them.except for one
who shall remain NAMELESS


HaHa HB can't see what I'm doing.

[BirdBrain]

HaHa HB can't see what I'm doing.

True dat, but you didn't count on his .177 spy.

Is anyone else hitting refresh waiting for the explosion?

[atmilkman]

True dat, but you didn't count on his .177 spy.

Is anyone else hitting refresh waiting for the explosion?

Give me a clue as to which one. I can't find it.

[aficion]

Give me a clue as to which one. I can't find it.

Hint- straight forward

[HikerMom58]

Just sometimes...no matter where you are..........you gotta' deal with crap, and you gotta' wade thru it:sun

That's true & I like wading thru it all with you guys! :sun

[BirdBrain]

Give me a clue as to which one. I can't find it.

Har har. ATM hasn't got a clue. I thought as much, but didn't want to say it out loud. Oops... hit the 7 second censor button. Too late.

[Storm]

i just got back from my sitdown with the boss. i told him i wasnt happy with my current role, and unhappy with the direction we're going.i told him i was going to go hike for a month or two and when i returned we would talk about me working there again.i need to get some separation so that i can look at my life objectively and see how i want to finish out my career, and i told him it didnt necessarily mean i would not return,just that i needed some time and separation to ensure if i did return, i would bea able to give it 100%he said he understood, that in a way he wishes he could simplify his life the way i have, that he envies me. he told me the door will be open, that i will have a job(he didnt know what capacity)should i choose to return. he knows my love of hiking, and wa supportive in the past of all my trips, and my penchant for disappearing for a few days when things got too hot at work.
so i call my mom to tell her my intention to go hiking. she tells me she took dad for his checkup monday with the eye,ear and throat guy, who found a white growth under his tongue the size of a quarter.cut the whole thing out to send for biopsy to find out if its cancerous or not. dad is now 83,survived a stroke,has bladder cancer already(its contained,not spreading),survived an aortic abdominal aneurism 5 years ago and says he does not want to go for treatments if it does turn out to be malignant.hes been through a lot the past 10 years and hes tired.
boy life is interesting.

Sorry to hear about your dad HB. I had a wedge taken out of my tongue for biopsy last summer. It is a very unpleasant proceedure and the following week was pretty bad. I was lucky, mine was benign, wish him the best.

Congrats on your upcoming hike. Wish I hadn't made commitments for most of the summer. I'm going to have to settle for a few days at a time for awhile.

[HikerMom58]

We woke up to about an inch of fresh snow this morning - the old stuff had just about finished melting. The roads were pretty slick, but my carpool buddy has a nice Sierra 4x4, so I slept on the way today.

Hopefully, on the ditto above, it wasn't about the 19 year part.

It wasn't ditto on the 19 year part... I'm happy for you tho! :>) REally HAPPY!!

[HikerMom58]

Sorry to hear about you dad HB. I had a wedge taken out of my tongue for biopsy last summer. It is a very unpleasant proceedure and the following week was pretty bad. I was lucky, mine was benign, wish him the best.

Congrats on your upcoming hike. Wish I hadn't made commitments for most of the summer. I'm going to have to settle for a few days at a time for awhile.

Storm... been missing you!!

[BirdBrain]

Don't do it HM. Go back and do this: ....................

[atmilkman]

Har har. ATM hasn't got a clue. I thought as much, but didn't want to say it out loud. Oops... hit the 7 second censor button. Too late.
Thanks to you BB - I GOT IT. Makes you wonder.

[hikerboy57]

Sorry to hear about you dad HB. I had a wedge taken out of my tongue for biopsy last summer. It is a very unpleasant proceedure and the following week was pretty bad. I was lucky, mine was benign, wish him the best.

Congrats on your upcoming hike. Wish I hadn't made commitments for most of the summer. I'm going to have to settle for a few days at a time for awhile.
thnks, and thanks to everyone for their thoughts and prayers. my moms cool with me hiking, says dads not dying yet, no reason to stick around just worrying, said if i was working, there would be no reason to take off of work, so no reason not to hike. she said shed rather me be happy on the trail than unhappy at work. where i am is not going to change anything.
cant understand how theyve put up with me all these years.
i have been fortunate to have such good parents.

[FatHead64]

It wasn't ditto on the 19 year part... I'm happy for you tho! :>) REally HAPPY!!

For me, it's old news now. Just no thyroid out of it. And personal experience with lead-lined hospital rooms. It did really suck at the time with my new 8 week old daughter, though. She's the one going hiking with me in May! :banana

[BirdBrain]

Thanks to you BB - I GOT IT. Makes you wonder.

I was wondering about a couple things. I am no longer wondering about one thing.

[HikerMom58]

Thanks to you BB - I GOT IT. Makes you wonder.

That post was for you ATM... but you found it already! Ahhhh... I've gotta run!

[Gray Blazer]

Hint- straight forward


I did not find it. I guess I ain't that smart.

I did find Fur Que's statements in the Gun thread to be a little tasteless.

[HikerMom58]

For me, it's old news now. Just no thyroid out of it. And personal experience with lead-lined hospital rooms. It did really suck at the time with my new 8 week old daughter, though. She's the one going hiking with me in May! :banana

Good to know FH... :)

[hikerboy57]

I did not find it. I guess I ain't that smart.

I did find Fur Que's statements in the Gun thread to be a little tasteless.
guys try not to comment on specifics in other threads,please.

[Sarcasm the elf]

still waiting for the op to make his second postIf you had received that kind of warm welcome,would you have bothered with a second post?

[HikerMom58]

I did not find it. I guess I ain't that smart.

I did find Fur Que's statements in the Gun thread to be a little tasteless.

Whoops... then I've got the wrong one then... I'm gone.. for real.

[hikerboy57]

If you had received that kind of warm welcome,would you have bothered with a second post?
didnt i offer popcorn and milk duds?but dont you think it somewhat odd that his one and only question about the trail is one of the most controversial?like throwing a molotov cocktail and driving away?

[aficion]

I did not find it. I guess I ain't that smart.

I did find Fur Que's statements in the Gun thread to be a little tasteless.

Yeah, thought that might bring on some strong ideology from the powers that be. Could be wrong. Sometimes am.

[Gray Blazer]

guys try not to comment on specifics in other threads,please.

Glad I'm not the nameless one.

[BirdBrain]

Well it has been fun. I am off to the salt mines. Later lurkers.

[hikerboy57]

Glad I'm not the nameless one.
i did put you on ignore when you were first diagnosed with gb disease, as it was just a lot easier instead of wading through the data dumps.only temprorary though.
besides i cant ignore family members

[Sarcasm the elf]

guys try not to comment on specifics in other threads,please.Sorry, thought I was being cryptic enough with my complaints, guess not. Didnt mean to start a whole new discussion.

[Sarcasm the elf]

Hey, why can't I put myself on ignore?

[BirdBrain]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zztW0wkGzd8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zztW0wkGzd8

[BirdBrain]

Hey, why can't I put myself on ignore?

When you have as many personalities as I do it is easy. I ignore my conscious and common sense on a regular basis.

[Gray Blazer]

i did put you on ignore when you were first diagnosed with gb disease, as it was just a lot easier instead of wading through the data dumps.only temprorary though.
besides i cant ignore family members

Sister Sledge
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBpYgpF1bqQ

[hikerboy57]

gotta go run a few errands. see yall later.(im practicin my southern drawl)

[atmilkman]

gotta go run a few errands. see yall later.(im practicin my southern drawl)

See ya later thar HB. Let us know when that pack comes in.

[Wise Old Owl]

I watched a few of shugs videos right after I got my hammock. After hanging two nights in the back yard I decided I liked my tent better. Should put it up for sale I guess. Now might be a good time with all the potents buying gear.

storm what type of hammock is it?

[Deer Hunter]

thnks, and thanks to everyone for their thoughts and prayers. my moms cool with me hiking, says dads not dying yet, no reason to stick around just worrying, said if i was working, there would be no reason to take off of work, so no reason not to hike. she said shed rather me be happy on the trail than unhappy at work. where i am is not going to change anything.
cant understand how theyve put up with me all these years.
i have been fortunate to have such good parents.

I hope everything works out for you, HB. I too, have been fortunate to have great parents. Even though my mom has passed on, my dad is still here helping me. Hard to tell where I would be now without their support and guidance over the years.

[max patch]

guys try not to comment on specifics in other threads,please.

Spoken like a kindler, more gentler, Alligator.

[rocketsocks]

gotta go run a few errands. see yall later.(im practicin my southern drawl)Hey you said not to talk about other threads(southern draw) :D Sans Souci (French for; No problem, carefree).

HB and DH, my father passed 9 years ago, moms still living, and yes she still worries when I say somethin like I'm goin hiking...."alone she says" god bless her, she's a neat Lady, and put up with tons of crap from me, glad I finally figured some things out in life...It's all good:sun

[Deer Hunter]

Hey you said not to talk about other threads :D Sans Souci (French for; No problem, carefree).

HB and DH, my father passed 9 years ago, moms still living, and yes she still worries when I say somethin like I'm goin hiking...."alone she says" god bless her, she's a neat Lady, and put up with tons of crap from me, glad I finally figured some things out in life...It's all good:sun

Glad your mom is still around, OS. Sounds like she really cares about you.

[rocketsocks]

Glad your mom is still around, OS. Sounds like she really cares about you.Yeah they all care (Moms) well most I guess, can't imagine a parent not caring, but i know it goes on...shame. If my pop was still living, he would be into hiking, he's the one tht planted the seed with me to get out there and go figure it out, he like to allow peolple to think and do for themselves, a quality that i'd like to think I posess.

[Train Wreck]

Lizard boss crap
Getting old crap


The weather today in New England is lovely though:sun


Yankee crap!

[hikerboy57]

Yankee crap!
yeah but, we got heart


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycs2aj8cTk0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycs2aj8cTk0

[coach lou]

Yankee crap!

Just remember where your World Champion Hurricanes came from!

[hikerboy57]

we'got white smoke!!!white smoke!!!--my new pack just arrived!!!

oh yeah and they elected a new pope

[Train Wreck]

Just remember where your World Champion Hurricanes came from!

Sports crap!

[hikerboy57]

Sports crap!

bitchcrap!!!

[Lone Wolf]

we'got white smoke!!!white smoke!!!--my new pack just arrived!!!

oh yeah and they elected a new pope

http://thedailyblog.co.nz/2013/03/03/iggy-pope/#!prettyPhoto/0/

[rocketsocks]

we'got white smoke!!!white smoke!!!--my new pack just arrived!!!

oh yeah and they elected a new popePope Francis....

HB, so I returned the Exos 58, and went for the Atmos 65...hehe looks like a good pack and the adjustable suspension was a boone, I'll get that puppy dialed in for maximum comfort.

[Train Wreck]

bitchcrap!!!

And the entire cafe goes Oooooo :eek:

:D

[rocketsocks]

http://thedailyblog.co.nz/2013/03/03/iggy-pope/#!prettyPhoto/0/After 21 days of conclave

[coach lou]

And the entire cafe goes Oooooo :eek:

Just the married ones:rolleyes:

[hikerboy57]

Pope Francis....

HB, so I returned the Exos 58, and went for the Atmos 65...hehe looks like a good pack and the adjustable suspension was a boone, I'll get that puppy dialed in for maximum comfort.

i got the atmos50, same as the 65 but smaller and lighter. just dumped all my gearw/o food inside see if its roomy enough and the answer is yes.gotta cut the straps down, way too much excess.

[hikerboy57]

And the entire cafe goes Oooooo :eek:
hey we got a new pope.
i meant the term in its christian sense

[S'more]

Just sometimes...no matter where you are..........you gotta' deal with crap, and you gotta' wade thru it:sun
with hip waders sometimes.

[rocketsocks]

i got the atmos50, same as the 65 but smaller and lighter. just dumped all my gearw/o food inside see if its roomy enough and the answer is yes.gotta cut the straps down, way too much excess.Yep, the exos has nice thin maybe 5mm straps, but the Atmos has wider straps, I'll be choppin those a bit, and like you said the divider for the sleeping bag is already gone...cool pack, like the hiking pole holders.

[Train Wreck]

Just the married ones:rolleyes:

That's 99%.
We know who the one percenter is

[hikerboy57]

Yep, the exos has nice thin maybe 5mm straps, but the Atmos has wider straps, I'll be choppin those a bit, and like you said the divider for the sleeping bag is already gone...cool pack, like the hiking pole holders.
thats the major difference between the 65 and the 50.mine doesnt have the sleeping bag divider, no bottom zipper=better water resistance.

[rocketsocks]

thats the major difference between the 65 and the 50.mine doesnt have the sleeping bag divider, no bottom zipper=better water resistance.That was thee one concern for me was the bottom zipper, I don't see me even using it, and will top load, some reviews said they had trouble with the zippers, but then some folks just don't know how to work zippers....me, I'm a zipper head :D

[coach lou]

That's 99%.
We know who the one percenter is
Those golden years of singlehood......I never had the money to thru.......not that I have it now:(

[hikerboy57]

thats the major difference between the 65 and the 50.mine doesnt have the sleeping bag divider, no bottom zipper=better water resistance.
i got a medium -3lbs 2oz before surgery.
i had a large 65, but the hipbelt was a weebit too much belt for my skinnya** hipless butt. now with the new dialed in suspension, fits my torso perfectly and the belt is smaller, sits much better on my hips.

[rocketsocks]

Those golden years of singlehood......I never had the money to thru.......not that I have it now:(Man before the kids were born we had tons of money, and a few toys, took great vacations...now, scrapin to buy gear, but it's all good!

[coach lou]

i got a medium -3lbs 2oz before surgery.
i had a large 65, but the hipbelt was a weebit too much belt for my skinnya** hipless butt. now with the new dialed in suspension, fits my torso perfectly and the belt is smaller, sits much better on my hips.

So, I should be able to cut my hip belt right off!:eek:

[rocketsocks]

i got a medium -3lbs 2oz before surgery.
i had a large 65, but the hipbelt was a weebit too much belt for my skinnya** hipless butt. now with the new dialed in suspension, fits my torso perfectly and the belt is smaller, sits much better on my hips.3-2 before surgurey, heh heh ha..that's funny. Do you lobotomize the brain, I could get away with leaving it off at times, and just fold over the top. Getting my hips in shape to take the load has been a little uncomfortable these last few days...ouch.

[hikerboy57]

That was thee one concern for me was the bottom zipper, I don't see me even using it, and will top load, some reviews said they had trouble with the zippers, but then some folks just don't know how to work zippers....me, I'm a zipper head :D
the zippers held up fine on my other one, ive had it for 5 years. im still going to keep it for winter as i dont think the smaller pack will hold all my winter gear

[rocketsocks]

the zippers held up fine on my other one, ive had it for 5 years. im still going to keep it for winter as i dont think the smaller pack will hold all my winter gearand that was the main reason I went a little bigger (to be able to pack a winter load) not sure when I'll be able to buy a smaller more compressible bag, and a few other items that would lower my weight and size. And I'm still about a pond and few oz lighter than my Kelty pack.

[hikerboy57]

So, I should be able to cut my hip belt right off!:eek:
i thought you had a belly belt?