hikerboys cyber cafe

[S'more]

Hopefully I can knock out the Centennial Trail. I'm a little concerned about when it passes through Custer State Park.2051520516

I'm not sure which are worse- the bison, or the burros! The burros stick their noses in everything! but the bison... well, they are bison! I'd be worried.

[Mountain Mike]

Mountain is considered a very religious place to the Sioux. 20517

[rocketsocks]

99942 Apophis (pron.: / (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA_for_English)ə (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA_for_English#Key)ˈ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA_for_English#Key)p (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA_for_English#Key)ɒ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA_for_English#Key)f (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA_for_English#Key)ɪ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA_for_English#Key)s (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA_for_English#Key)/ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA_for_English), previously known by its provisional designation (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Provisional_designation_in_astronomy) 2004 MN4) is a near-Earth asteroid (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Near-Earth_asteroid) that caused a brief period of concern in December 2004 because initial observations indicated a probability of up to 2.7% that it would strike the Earth (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth) in 2029. Additional observations provided improved predictions that eliminated the possibility of an impact on Earth (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impact_event) or the Moon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moon) in 2029. However, a possibility remained that during the 2029 close encounter with Earth, Apophis would pass through a gravitational keyhole (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gravitational_keyhole), a small region no more than about 800 m (half a mile) wide,[7] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/99942_Apophis#cite_note-keyhole-7) that would set up a future impact on April 13, 2036. This possibility kept the asteroid at Level 1 on the Torino impact hazard scale (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torino_Scale) until August 2006, when the probability that Apophis would pass through the keyhole was determined to be very small. Apophis broke the record for the highest level on the Torino Scale, being, for only a short time, a level 4, before it was lowered.[8] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/99942_Apophis#cite_note-nasanews146-8)
The diameter of Apophis is approximately 325 metres (1,066 ft).[2] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/99942_Apophis#cite_note-esanews1-2) As of the December 29, 2012 observation arc, the probability of an April 13, 2036 impact is considered to be 1 in 140,000,000.[3] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/99942_Apophis#cite_note-riskneo-3) Preliminary observations by Goldstone (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldstone_Deep_Space_Communications_Complex) radar in January 2013 have effectively ruled out the possibility of an Earth impact by Apophis in 2036.[9] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/99942_Apophis#cite_note-NASA2013-017-9) Of objects not recently observed, there are about ten asteroids with a more notable Palermo Technical Impact Hazard Scale (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palermo_Technical_Impact_Hazard_Scale) than Apophis.[10] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/99942_Apophis#cite_note-risk-table-10) On average, an asteroid the size of Apophis (325 meters) can be expected to impact Earth about every 80,000 years or so.[11] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/99942_Apophis#cite_note-Earth-impact-11)Woo, this has caused me to redefine my interpretation of horse shoes and hand grenades....thanks for posting it

[Mountain Mike]

I'm not sure which are worse- the bison, or the burros! The burros stick their noses in everything! but the bison... well, they are bison! I'd be worried.
They roam free in the park & when the herd decided to cross the road. You sit there & wait .

[S'more]

Short hike Bear Butte. 20514 Hopefully have time to Climb Harney & do a few trails out there this summer.
Love that area of SD; the eastern part not so much.

[S'more]

They roam free in the park & when the herd decided to cross the road. You sit there & wait .

and we waited, and waited, and waited! If I wanted, I could have petted them from the truck window! as we inched our way through, finally.

[OzJacko]

The emu has landed!!
Daniel and I are at the Lodge with b
HB, ATM and SS.
I have just got my WB logon fixed (only password I had forgotten to make a copy of).
About to have dinner etc with the above.
Making this one post and running.
Will update more and do my journal later tonight which will answer many questions.
I am going to cyber yellow blaze the 89:eek: pages you have posted since I left Oz.

I love your country and am super excited.
Cheers
Jacko

[Mountain Mike]

Good Luck Oz!

[Wise Old Owl]

You took a laptop? What the HEELLLLL were you thinking?

20518

[rocketsocks]

Cool, Welcome...and have a wonderful dinner.

[FatHead64]

Apophis is near
Shining like a diamond
Be ready to duck!

[HikerMom58]

The emu has landed!!
Daniel and I are at the Lodge with b
HB, ATM and SS.
I have just got my WB logon fixed (only password I had forgotten to make a copy of).
About to have dinner etc with the above.
Making this one post and running.
Will update more and do my journal later tonight which will answer many questions.
I am going to cyber yellow blaze the 89:eek: pages you have posted since I left Oz.

I love your country and am super excited.
Cheers
Jacko

Hail, Hail the gangs all here.. I mean there! :D

[Another Kevin]

wore my microspikes
walking into work today
stupid groundhog lied

[Another Kevin]

shoveling driveway
thinking envious thoughts of
jacko and the crew

[Another Kevin]

My haikus always run aground at five syllables cause I'm using my fingers...

There was a young lady from Crewe,
Whose limericks stopped at line two.

There was also a man from Verdun.

(And there's a hilarious one about the Emperor Nero, but I've forgotten how it goes.)

[aficion]

The emu has landed!!
Daniel and I are at the Lodge with b
HB, ATM and SS.
I have just got my WB logon fixed (only password I had forgotten to make a copy of).
About to have dinner etc with the above.
Making this one post and running.
Will update more and do my journal later tonight which will answer many questions.
I am going to cyber yellow blaze the 89:eek: pages you have posted since I left Oz.

Welcome to our fair land. Hope the weather will be fairer for you soon. Looking forward to reading about your trip and your upcoming adventures. Best to all!



I love your country and am super excited.
Cheers
Jacko

Welcome to our fair land. Hope the weather will be fairer for you soon. Looking forward to reading about your trip and your upcoming adventures. Best to all!

[HikerMom58]

shoveling driveway
thinking envious thoughts of
jacko and the crew

I like this one!! Good job AK!

[Storm]

The coup has begun!

I was wondering who was painting all the stools pink.

[Papa D]

Checking in - hello everyone

[FatHead64]

Norm! Er, Papa D.

[Astro]

What? no way... really? I'm Stumped...


http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg275/MarkSwarbrick/__OWLq.gif

WOO, ah, but you have really neat eyes.

[Mountain Mike]

Hi Papa D.

[Astro]

Well wherever we were,were at the lodge now.

Awesome! :banana

[Mountain Mike]

Who has the Cafe guidon?

[Astro]

Hopefully I can knock out the Centennial Trail. I'm a little concerned about when it passes through Custer State Park.2051520516

MM, why, hostile Indians (Native Americans)? :confused:

[Mountain Mike]

MM, why, hostile Indians (Native Americans)? :confused:
Herds of free roaming Bison & Burros.

[FatHead64]

What? no way... really? I'm Stumped...


http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg275/MarkSwarbrick/__OWLq.gif

WOO, ah, but you have really neat eyes.

A bit freaky from here.:cool:

[Train Wreck]

Apophis is near
Shining like a diamond
Be ready to duck!

At the current rate
I am section hiking, I
won't get to finish :mad:

[FatHead64]

Section hiking's fine
I am looking for a chance
To go all the way

[FatHead64]

Section hiking's fine
I am looking for a chance
To go all the way

:eek: oops - left myself open there....

[Mountain Mike]

:eek: oops - left myself open there....
Lol. You should have held off & seen if you got any offers!

[FatHead64]

Better to decline up front. Thankfully, my better half has no interest in WB. Whew.

[Mountain Mike]

I wonder if the mashed tater vendor will sponsor a thru of the CDT for me next year?

[Train Wreck]

section hiking's fine
i am looking for a chance
to go all the way

20519

:d................

[Train Wreck]

I wonder if the mashed tater vendor will sponsor a thru of the CDT for me next year?

Maybe if you ask him nicely!

[Train Wreck]

Lol. You should have held off & seen if you got any offers!

or auctioned yourself on ebay, at the very least!

[Papa D]

saw some great barn owls on my walks about town early this morning - two mating owls that live in a big tree near UGA - crows were relentless in chasing them about 6:15 am - - WOO would know what types of owls they were o I think they are barn owls or bard owls but not sure - big round white faces - fast and strong looking

[Mountain Mike]

Maybe if you ask him nicely!
Which alias has a better chance? Hate to make a mistake like in another thread.

[Mountain Mike]

or auctioned yourself on ebay, at the very least!

I might have a chance with that if I use some hair color & have you photo my face on DDL's body!

[HikerMom58]

Just get it right... it's the AT- not the AP.,,,, *pulling hair out*

[FatHead64]

section hiking's fine
i am looking for a chance
to go all the way

20519

:d................

Yep - you nailed it!:o

[FatHead64]

or auctioned yourself on ebay, at the very least!

I might have a chance with that if I use some hair color & have you photo my face on DDL's body!

Nope not me - better stick to keeping the wife happy!

[Astro]

20519

:d................

That has gotta hurt :eek:

[Papa D]

I wonder if the mashed tater vendor will sponsor a thru of the CDT for me next year?

Great look - that IDAHOAN logo on your sleeve, cap, backpack and trekking poles - your trailname could be "4-Cheese" or "Spuds" or maybe "Homestyle." Nice

[Train Wreck]

Yep - you nailed it!:o

The cafe has so many impressions from patrons doing the old *splat* that you could use the floor to start a Halloween mask factory!

[Train Wreck]

I might have a chance with that if I use some hair color & have you photo my face on DDL's body!

nope, gotta have the tats as well :p

[Mountain Mike]

nope, gotta have the tats as well :p
We have the technology at the store to make temp ones!

[Train Wreck]

We have the technology at the store to make temp ones!

sharpies don't quite cut it as tattoo equipment, save them for the shelters

[hikerboy57]

whats with the wine bar?

[Mountain Mike]

So TW are you in charge of the plans for 7-16 or you going to let HB handle it when he get back?

[atmilkman]

whats with the wine bar?
What's with the pink stools?

[Mountain Mike]

whats with the wine bar?
Leftover from the hostel. if you won't spring for stools at least we can offer air cushions...dual purpose.

[Train Wreck]

Originally Posted by FatHead64 http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/images/Eloquent/buttonsgreen/viewpost-right.png (http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1444271#post1444271)
:eek: oops - left myself open there....



Lol. You should have held off & seen if you got any offers!

FatHead, I'll be happy to cut and paste your comment in the pink thread, just let me know, always glad to help you out :D

[Train Wreck]

whats with the wine bar?

Wipe your feet :mad:

[Train Wreck]

So TW are you in charge of the plans for 7-16 or you going to let HB handle it when he get back?

That's his schtick. I can't run a wine bar and the Monson Mash at the same time!

[Train Wreck]

What's with the pink stools?

strawberry margarita night got out of hand a little bit :eek:

[hikerboy57]

strawberry margarita night got out of hand a little bit :eek:
i picked up a brochure for you for the muscadine grape association.
i assume thats the crap your serving?

[Train Wreck]

You guys should be honored! Everyone's showing up to see you off (or go splat!). Why, we've had some folks on WB today that we haven't seen in MONTHS.

[Train Wreck]

i picked up a brochure for you for the muscadine grape association.
i assume thats the crap your serving?

You don't like the crap we serve here, there's a friendly roadside trail angel handing out clif bars in the parking lot.

[Mountain Mike]

You guys should be honored! Everyone's showing up to see you off (or go splat!). Why, we've had some folks on WB today that we haven't seen in MONTHS.
TW even post odds on a chalk board.

[atmilkman]

You don't like the crap we serve here, there's a friendly roadside trail angel handing out clif bars in the parking lot.
Is her name Little Debbie?

[Mountain Mike]

TW even post odds on a chalk board.
Don't worry HB I put 20 down on you. Now if TW will bring me my nickle back. i think she might think it was a tip.

[Train Wreck]

Don't worry HB I put 20 down on you. Now if TW will bring me my nickle back. i think she might think it was a tip.

Sorry, no change back. Your 2 cents worth spent itself pretty fast.

[Train Wreck]

Is her name Little Debbie?

Something like that!
So what did everybody do today, besides getting lost in Waynesville, NC?

[atmilkman]

Something like that!
So what did everybody do today, besides getting lost in Waynesville, NC?

Ate a Hungarian brat in Helen. Sampled some Scuppernong.

[Sarcasm the elf]

i picked up a brochure for you for the muscadine grape association.
i assume thats the crap your serving?

It's because of the nonsense in this cafe that I bought a jar of muscadine jelly recently, yech! http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/wuerg/vomit-smiley-015.gif

[hikerboy57]

You don't like the crap we serve here, there's a friendly roadside trail angel handing out clif bars in the parking lot.
my attorneys have advised me not to comment regarding clif bas

[atmilkman]

Ate a Hungarian brat in Helen. Sampled some Scuppernong.
Ran into Army Ant.

[hikerboy57]

Something like that!
So what did everybody do today, besides getting lost in Waynesville, NC?
listened to dueling banjos on daniels phone

[Train Wreck]

Ate a Hungarian brat in Helen. Sampled some Scuppernong.

Wow, you must have really been hungry! Couldn't you have settled for a hot dog with cabbage slaw?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoY_Fahp_Qc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoY_Fahp_Qc

[Train Wreck]

It's because of the nonsense in this cafe that I bought a jar of muscadine jelly recently, yech! http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/wuerg/vomit-smiley-015.gif

dumb yankee :D

[Train Wreck]

Ate a Hungarian brat in Helen. Sampled some Scuppernong.

Did you go to the Troll Tavern in Helen?

[Mountain Mike]

What is the name of the town in GA where the banjo scene was filmed? The albino was a local.

[atmilkman]

Did you go to the Troll Tavern in Helen?
Is that a real place or are you "trolling" me?

[atmilkman]

What is the name of the town in GA where the banjo scene was filmed? The albino was a local.

Dahlonega..

[Train Wreck]

What is the name of the town in GA where the banjo scene was filmed? The albino was a local.

Clayton, GA.
near the beautiful Chattooga River.

[Astro]

Ate a Hungarian brat in Helen. Sampled some Scuppernong.

ATM, did you feel a little bit like you were in Bavaria, or at least Germany?

[Train Wreck]

Is that a real place or are you "trolling" me?

No, it's absolutely real. Right on the river in the middle of town.

[Train Wreck]

ATM, did you feel a little bit like you were in Bavaria, or at least Germany?

More like Godzila, he ate a European kid just for acting up a little.

[Mountain Mike]

I was thinking Clayton too. It used to be listed in the Guide. I guess many hikers now don't even remember the movie.

[Astro]

What is the name of the town in GA where the banjo scene was filmed? The albino was a local.

Its gotta be somewhere around Dillard, GA and Otto, NC. A lady who used to go to my Dad's church lived in a house that was in the Movie.

[atmilkman]

ATM, did you feel a little bit like you were in Bavaria, or at least Germany?


No, it's absolutely real. Right on the river in the middle of town.
This is the first time I've ever been there this time of year. It was pretty dead. Looks like Germany. Mother Teresa sent a pic to her daughter and had her believing she went to Germany instead of the AT.
Didn't do Troll Tavern.

[OzJacko]

I was thinking Clayton too. It used to be listed in the Guide. I guess many hikers now don't even remember the movie.
Never actually watched the movie but seen enough to know what you all want me to watch.
Daniel's watched it.

Not sure what's happening in here but HB used to run a rough and ready place but all this pink is making me constipated.... or is that all the Zantac I'm taking...?:confused:

[OzJacko]

This is the first time I've ever been there this time of year. It was pretty dead. Looks like Germany. Mother Teresa sent a pic to her daughter and had her believing she went to Germany instead of the AT.
Didn't do Troll Tavern.
She showed me the pic and I said that's the Rhine.
Looks just like the section near the Lorelei in her pic.

[Astro]

Its gotta be somewhere around Dillard, GA and Otto, NC. A lady who used to go to my Dad's church lived in a house that was in the Movie.
Both those towns, Clayton and Dahlongea, are not too far from Dillard. And course the movie may have had scenes from multiple little towns.

[atmilkman]

Never actually watched the movie but seen enough to know what you all want me to watch.
Daniel's watched it.

Not sure what's happening in here but HB used to run a rough and ready place but all this pink is making me constipated.... or is that all the Zantac I'm taking...?:confused:
It's the pink. It's not the zantac It's not the beers, it's not the wine. Definitely the pink.

[atmilkman]

Both those towns, Clayton and Dahlongea, are not too far from Dillard. And course the movie may have had scenes from multiple little towns.

I think it was actually Seneca, SC.

[Train Wreck]

This is the first time I've ever been there this time of year. It was pretty dead. Looks like Germany. Mother Teresa sent a pic to her daughter and had her believing she went to Germany instead of the AT.
Didn't do Troll Tavern.

That would have been the place to get the authentic brat and German food.

[Train Wreck]

It's the pink. It's not the zantac It's not the beers, it's not the wine. Definitely the pink.

I knew you would love it!

[atmilkman]

That would have been the place to get the authentic brat and German food.
We ate at the Old Bavaria Inn Restaurant. Down the last alley on the right - in the middle of town - 3rd door on the right. Finding it was like scoring in Germany.

[Train Wreck]

Never actually watched the movie but seen enough to know what you all want me to watch.
Daniel's watched it.

Not sure what's happening in here but HB used to run a rough and ready place but all this pink is making me constipated.... or is that all the Zantac I'm taking...?:confused:

So glad you and Daniel got here all in one piece. How was the SHOPPING??? :banana

[Train Wreck]

We ate at the Old Bavaria Inn Restaurant. Down the last alley on the right - in the middle of town - 3rd door on the right. Finding it was like scoring in Germany.
20523

You and FatHead must be reading off the same script :D

[OzJacko]

So glad you and Daniel got here all in one piece. How was the SHOPPING??? :banana
Awesome!
Spent nearly $1k in REI alone!:(

I have to get sleep now.
Whilst we are at Amicalola, Daniel and I have to return car to Avis tomorrow and then get shuttle back to Hiker Hostel for another night.
Gotta get up early.

Still don't like the pink....

[Mountain Mike]

G'night Oz. Good luck to you & Daniel.

[hobby]

Both those towns, Clayton and Dahlongea, are not too far from Dillard. And course the movie may have had scenes from multiple little towns.

Most was filmed on the Chattooga River that divides GA an SC, just outside of Clayton. The cliff footage was shot in Tallulah gorge, just south of Clayton, but not on the Chattooga. This is the same gorge that Carl Wallenda walked across in the 70's.
Many locals were used in the film, including the 'albino' banjo player. He wasn't really albino or 'in-bred', just looked that way. Makeup did most of it.
Oh, and he didn't really play the banjo either! The magic of film!

James Dickey (the author of the book) played the sheriff in the movie. His nephew is in our hiking group. We hiked the Chattooga River Trail several years ago. Have also rafted the Chattooga (with a guide). Interesting......pointed out all of the scenes from the movie.

just tid-bits from the "store house of knowledge"

dang----I could have made this into at least 10 posts! poho

[Mountain Mike]

Most was filmed on the Chattooga River that divides GA an SC, just outside of Clayton. The cliff footage was shot in Tallulah gorge, just south of Clayton, but not on the Chattooga. This is the same gorge that Carl Wallenda walked across in the 70's.
Many locals were used in the film, including the 'albino' banjo player. He wasn't really albino or 'in-bred', just looked that way. Makeup did most of it.
Oh, and he didn't really play the banjo either! The magic of film!

James Dickey (the author of the book) played the sheriff in the movie. His nephew is in our hiking group. We hiked the Chattooga River Trail several years ago. Have also rafted the Chattooga (with a guide). Interesting......pointed out all of the scenes from the movie.

just tid-bits from the "store house of knowledge"

dang----I could have made this into at least 10 posts! poho

Glad you started posting instead of just lurking. 100 poho points for all that info!

[Train Wreck]

Awesome!
Spent nearly $1k in REI alone!:(

I have to get sleep now.
Whilst we are at Amicalola, Daniel and I have to return car to Avis tomorrow and then get shuttle back to Hiker Hostel for another night.
Gotta get up early.

Still don't like the pink....

It'll grow on you!
You ARE going to post some photos tomorrow, right?

[hobby]

just got back up to our cabin after a few days in the 'real world'....Drove thru Woody gap about 30 mins ago.....several camped at the gap
The WB boys will be there in a few days
We have a couple of cabins in the area that we rent out, (and stay in ourselves). Each come with a DVD of Deliverance!

[Train Wreck]

Most was filmed on the Chattooga River that divides GA an SC, just outside of Clayton. The cliff footage was shot in Tallulah gorge, just south of Clayton, but not on the Chattooga. This is the same gorge that Carl Wallenda walked across in the 70's.
Many locals were used in the film, including the 'albino' banjo player. He wasn't really albino or 'in-bred', just looked that way. Makeup did most of it.
Oh, and he didn't really play the banjo either! The magic of film!

James Dickey (the author of the book) played the sheriff in the movie. His nephew is in our hiking group. We hiked the Chattooga River Trail several years ago. Have also rafted the Chattooga (with a guide). Interesting......pointed out all of the scenes from the movie.

just tid-bits from the "store house of knowledge"

dang----I could have made this into at least 10 posts! poho

Do not despair, for you will learn the cunning ways of the Poho in due time.

[Train Wreck]

just got back up to our cabin after a few days in the 'real world'....Drove thru Woody gap about 30 mins ago.....several camped at the gap
The WB boys will be there in a few days
We have a couple of cabins in the area that we rent out, (and stay in ourselves). Each come with a DVD of Deliverance!

Along with discount coupons to Billy Bob's Whitewater Canoe Company!

[hobby]

Along with discount coupons to Billy Bob's Whitewater Canoe Company!

Of course, how did you know?

[Train Wreck]

Of course, how did you know?

mah daddy, he runs that there place :D

[Astro]

mah daddy, he runs that there place :D


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=nxvlKp-76io
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=nxvlKp-76io

[hobby]

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

[hobby]

good night........more lurking tomorrow!

[Mountain Mike]

G'night Hobby.

[Train Wreck]

Good night :)

[Mountain Mike]

G'Night TW

[Astro]

good night........more lurking tomorrow!

Good night Hobby and thanks for the Info on Deliverance. Think I will call it a night too, catch everyone tomorrow.

[Mountain Mike]

Good night Hobby and thanks for the Info on Deliverance. Think I will call it a night too, catch everyone tomorrow.
Other than the two us, it already is tomorrow for the rest. G'night Astro.

[BirdBrain]

That could become a problem. So lay off the bland food I say!

Here is my cold breakfast option:

2 packages of Carnation Instant Breakfast
8 scoops of Nido (scoop supplies with Nido)
3.4 oz package of instant butterscotch pudding
2 scoops of instant coffee (coffee scoop)
pour in water to 24oz mark on bottle
put on cover and shake like crazy
After powder and water is fully mixed you end p with a 16 oz drink with about 860 calories in it.

Not sure that it qualifies as bland.

[turtle fast]

I need a cup of coffee and a shot of something strong. I got a string of bad luck and had to postpone my thru hike to next year. I had the brakes fail in my truck while coming up to a busy intersection and lived to tell about it, then the next week I had a hit and run on my other vehicle, now nursing an arm injury and kicking myself for having bad luck. I have though have a silver lining peaking through as a national charity wants to possibly use my hike for a fundraising event coupled with some corporate sponsors....it was thrown to me just a few short weeks before i was to go and they needed time to get a plans/events/print/media/etc together so it looks like 2014b for me. Now where is that shot!

[Mountain Mike]

I'll dust the bottle of Patron off. Sorry to hear about your luck, but since you are still with us...it wasn't all bad.

[FatHead64]

Originally Posted by FatHead64 http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/images/Eloquent/buttonsgreen/viewpost-right.png (http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1444271#post1444271)
:eek: oops - left myself open there....



Lol. You should have held off & seen if you got any offers!

FatHead, I'll be happy to cut and paste your comment in the pink thread, just let me know, always glad to help you out :D

No no, I'm good. Friends like this...
:o

[FatHead64]

I need a cup of coffee and a shot of something strong. I got a string of bad luck and had to postpone my thru hike to next year. I had the brakes fail in my truck while coming up to a busy intersection and lived to tell about it, then the next week I had a hit and run on my other vehicle, now nursing an arm injury and kicking myself for having bad luck. I have though have a silver lining peaking through as a national charity wants to possibly use my hike for a fundraising event coupled with some corporate sponsors....it was thrown to me just a few short weeks before i was to go and they needed time to get a plans/events/print/media/etc together so it looks like 2014b for me. Now where is that shot!

It wasn't Clif was it? :D

[rocketsocks]

Spring has sprung, oh joy!
clean and cold mountain streams flow
it wont be long now

[FatHead64]

It wasn't Clif was it? :D

And by the way, sorry to hear about the string of bad things, but it's sounding like something good might become of it.

[hikerboy57]

Waiting for sunriseI sit and drink my coffee.the dawn approaches.

[OzJacko]

Morning HB!
Sitting in bed with Daniel asleep in the next one.
Couldn't sleep so caught up on hyndreds of posts.
Just going to post a summary that should answer a few questions in them.

[coach lou]

:sunHiawassee @ last
your American road food
my bellys aflame






opps

[OzJacko]

HB did an awesome job of driving us down here quicker than we would have done and just beating some nasty weather by doing so.
We are at lodge because Hiker Hostel booking is for tomorrow.
Still have to return car "rental" in north part of Atlanta and then back to Hostel by shuttle this afternoon.
Will register for thruhike on way out this morning.
Probably will leave packs at HH on way to Atlanta.
We still have to finish packing bounce box and mail that too (Hot Springs I think).
PC is a little laptop (Acer) and I have considered carrying it (3.2lbs), but the plan is to bounce that about weekly to help posting pics and longer journal entries.

[rocketsocks]

Ah the prodigal hikers arrive at the gate of the green tunnel, one two minutes before spring, and the other two minutes hence.

[OzJacko]

:sunHiawassee @ last
your American road food
my bellys aflame






opps
LOL!
In the too much information category....
I think my last plane meal was "tainted" - I had chicken curry and Daniel had beef stew.
Since arrival I have had bowel "issues".
Seemed to be pretty good now.

[OzJacko]

Dawn is approaching.
I am pulling on some pants and swapping PC for camera for a while.
This place is incredible!!!!!

[rocketsocks]

LOL!
In the too much information category....
I think my last plane meal was "tainted" - I had chicken curry and Daniel had beef stew.
Since arrival I have had bowel "issues".
Seemed to be pretty good now.Bummer, I think I et to much cabbage on St. Patties day...it ain't been pretty!:(

[rocketsocks]

Waiting for sunriseI sit and drink my coffee.the dawn approaches.Awesome! I can see it...wait, is this instant coffee..LOL

[coach lou]

:sunGet out of this car
my gear must be packed away
America first, says he

[Wise Old Owl]

Good Morning..http://dilbert.com/dyn/str_strip/000000000/00000000/0000000/000000/00000/1000/700/1758/1758.strip.gif

[Another Kevin]

Morning HB!
Sitting in bed with Daniel asleep in the next one.
Couldn't sleep so caught up on hyndreds of posts.
Just going to post a summary that should answer a few questions in them.

you both couldn't sleep
thinking about the northbound
trip that's just ahead?

[aficion]

:sunHiawassee @ last
your American road food
my bellys aflame






opps

Up in the morning
cranking ouy that old haiku
meet the brand new Lou!:sun

[hikerboy57]

hey train wreck,we figure were going to need a dozen pair of darn toughs for the hop.we emailed them for sponsorship but they havent responded.

[BirdBrain]

hey train wreck,we figure were going to need a dozen pair of darn toughs for the hop.we emailed them for sponsorship but they havent responded.

You are asking the wrong companies.
Pick one of these.
http://www.google.com/#hl=en&biw=1440&bih=832&sclient=psy-ab&q=stool+company&oq=stool+company&gs_l=hp.3..0j0i22i30l3.1384.7716.0.8365.15.14.1.0. 0.0.442.1694.11j2j4-1.14.0...0.0...1c.1.7.psy-ab.aMErW9zNvNU&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&bvm=bv.44011176,d.dmQ&fp=4bffa456065f80df

[coach lou]

Up in the morning
cranking ouy that old haiku
meet the brand new Lou!:sun


:sunMy commute to work
thoughts are hiking not hockey
which now have inspired

[aficion]

:sunMy commute to work
thoughts are hiking not hockey
which now have inspired

:cool::cool::cool:cool..!

[Storm]

HB did an awesome job of driving us down here quicker than we would have done and just beating some nasty weather by doing so.
We are at lodge because Hiker Hostel booking is for tomorrow.
Still have to return car "rental" in north part of Atlanta and then back to Hostel by shuttle this afternoon.
Will register for thruhike on way out this morning.
Probably will leave packs at HH on way to Atlanta.
We still have to finish packing bounce box and mail that too (Hot Springs I think).
PC is a little laptop (Acer) and I have considered carrying it (3.2lbs), but the plan is to bounce that about weekly to help posting pics and longer journal entries.

Wishing you guys the best. Be extremely careful out there. Looks like you might have a few cold wet days at the start. It is warm and comfy at the hostel at Mountain Crossings. Get there and you've got it made.

[Storm]

Happy spring to everyone. I think it might be a good day for a shave and a haircut.:-?

[FatHead64]

Watching my haiku
If not careful I can get
Foot in mouth disease :-?

[aficion]

Watching my haiku
If not careful I can get
Foot in mouth disease :-?


Or you could go all the nevermind.

[HikerMom58]

Happy spring to everyone. I think it might be a good day for a shave and a haircut.:-?

Happy Happy 1st day of Spring Storm!!

[aficion]

Happy Happy 1st day of Spring Storm!!

So ends the winter
of our housebound discontent
time to sleep in tent

[Wise Old Owl]

http://dilbert.com/dyn/str_strip/000000000/00000000/0000000/000000/00000/0000/600/675/675.strip.gif

[Rasty]

hey train wreck,we figure were going to need a dozen pair of darn toughs for the hop.we emailed them for sponsorship but they havent responded.

Dear HikerBoy57,

Darn Tough socks could really give a rat's toenail about you wannabee thru-hikers. Our core sport is Lumberjacks, Ditch diggers, GM Salesmen and the occasional sock puppeteer.

Sincerely,
Darn Tough Socks

[FatHead64]

Dear HikerBoy57,

Darn Tough socks could really give a rat's toenail about you wannabee thru-hikers. Our core sport is Lumberjacks, Ditch diggers, GM Salesmen and the occasional sock puppeteer.

Sincerely,
Darn Tough Socks

:banana......................

[Wise Old Owl]

http://dilbert.com/dyn/str_strip/000000000/00000000/0000000/000000/00000/0000/600/675/675.strip.gif

[BirdBrain]

http://dilbert.com/dyn/str_strip/000000000/00000000/0000000/000000/00000/0000/600/675/675.strip.gif


http://dilbert.com/dyn/str_strip/000000000/00000000/0000000/000000/00000/0000/600/675/675.strip.gif

Great men repeat themselves... repeat themselves... repeat themselves...

[BirdBrain]

I am willing to wear a cummerbund, but I ain't wearing no moo-moo.

[FatHead64]

I am willing to wear a cummerbund, but I ain't wearing no moo-moo.

I am with you - no moo-moo for me!

[aficion]

I am with you - no moo-moo for me!

With a moo-moo here
and a mo-moo there
here a moo
there a moo
everywhere a moo-moo

Sorry, just got back from Walmart

[BirdBrain]

I am with you - no moo-moo for me!

Fast forward to 1:55.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uv8Ej4CEoQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uv8Ej4CEoQ

[BirdBrain]

With a moo-moo here
and a mo-moo there
here a moo
there a moo
everywhere a moo-moo

Sorry, just got back from Walmart

Did you find a IMUSA grease pot? What a sec... that was me that was looking for that. I get confused.

[Slo-go'en]

First day of spring? Where the heck is my shovel?
20531

[aficion]

Did you find a IMUSA grease pot? What a sec... that was me that was looking for that. I get confused.

No, just a bunch of moo-moos. I'll look for you next time. Not for you................oh you know what I mean.

[HikerMom58]

So ends the winter
of our housebound discontent
time to sleep in tent

I want to sleep in tent
I really do
but O' man winter
must say that too.http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQyKLtwGBAS5UBsiZnSZBS9vPJVDCwCn ZgsMUCHa3_F9T_lXTlA

[BirdBrain]

Don't look now... but guess who is tied with HM again. You don't seem to be too nervous having a strange man following you around like this.

[HikerMom58]

Don't look now... but guess who is tied with HM again. You don't seem to be too nervous having a strange man following you around like thins.

We stick together
through thick and thin.
It's me and you
that's what we do!

Best Buds!!! :D

[Gray Blazer]

Woo's ancestor? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUHvrjAPPmY

[BirdBrain]

We stick together
through thick and thin.
It's me and you
that's what we do!

Best Buds!!! :D

Keep that up and people will want to "crocus".

[FatHead64]

Keep that up and people will want to "crocus".

Don't get Impatiens with her!.....:D

[Gray Blazer]

Here's a song for Bird Brain ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4VCUbL7jsc

[BirdBrain]

Here's a song for Bird Brain ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4VCUbL7jsc


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vY_3J2MNiw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vY_3J2MNiw

[BirdBrain]

A video for Gray Blazer:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-l8MYqOhSpY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-l8MYqOhSpY

I think we found the culprit.

[BirdBrain]

Don't get Impatiens with her!.....:D

Where in Carnation is my pie?

[FatHead64]

Where in Carnation is my pie?

A bird(brain) in hand is worth two in the burning bush...:banana

[Train Wreck]

:banana......................

+ 100 poho points!!

[BirdBrain]

Gotta run. Off to find a grease pot.
http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS4jRE8UAsrFGy3rd7jtfaBuflovyhQT QpPPsOuIGkdmT7Lzx0XWQ

[Wise Old Owl]

uh getting deep in here - starting to stink - wheres the shovel?

[FatHead64]

gotta run. Off to find a grease pot.
http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:and9gcs4jre8uasrfgy3rd7jtfabuflovyhqt qpppsouigkdmt7lzx0xwq

...........:d

[BirdBrain]

Or is she?

20532

[BirdBrain]

uh getting deep in here - starting to stink - wheres the shovel?

Use a tent stake. Hey WOO. Did I answer your question?

[BirdBrain]

Use a tent stake. Hey WOO. Did I answer your question?

Oops.... wait for it.... wait for it... incoming. Got it.

[Train Wreck]

hey train wreck,we figure were going to need a dozen pair of darn toughs for the hop.we emailed them for sponsorship but they havent responded.

Perhaps you should have One Sock ask for a sponsorship,we've heard many good things about him :D

[Storm]

First day of spring? Where the heck is my shovel?
20531

At least you know where your lawnmower is. :)

[hikerboy57]

had breakfast this morning with adam ant,starting the approach trail today, we'll hook up with him tomorrow.weather forecast for tomorrow is for partly to mostly cloudy, high lo40s with winds up to 25mph, rain showers late in the day possibly changing to light snow overnight into fri.am lows lo30s, friday clearing high lo 40s.
not ideal, but not bad for the start.
oz and daniel went to drop off the car in atlanta, we'll hook up with them later.
so far the cafe tribe includes milkman, oz, daniel, mother teresa,adam ant and me.went to register this morning and met a few people starting the approach trail. olive oil (yes, she looks like olive oil)had a 40 lb pack, realized she was carrying too much weight, so we offered to go through her stuff, shave some pounds, found out she was starting with 4L of water sho she emoptied the bladder, left ebehind most of her "first aid kit", and a windbreaker she had in addition to her rain jacket.shes now carrying 33 lbs, a lot happier.im sure well run into her again tomorrow.
i think the tribe will grow.
man,is it all good

[Rasty]

had breakfast this morning with adam ant,starting the approach trail today, we'll hook up with him tomorrow.weather forecast for tomorrow is for partly to mostly cloudy, high lo40s with winds up to 25mph, rain showers late in the day possibly changing to light snow overnight into fri.am lows lo30s, friday clearing high lo 40s.
not ideal, but not bad for the start.
oz and daniel went to drop off the car in atlanta, we'll hook up with them later.
so far the cafe tribe includes milkman, oz, daniel, mother teresa,adam ant and me.went to register this morning and met a few people starting the approach trail. olive oil (yes, she looks like olive oil)had a 40 lb pack, realized she was carrying too much weight, so we offered to go through her stuff, shave some pounds, found out she was starting with 4L of water sho she emoptied the bladder, left ebehind most of her "first aid kit", and a windbreaker she had in addition to her rain jacket.shes now carrying 33 lbs, a lot happier.im sure well run into her again tomorrow.
i think the tribe will grow.
man,is it all good

Did you get the rejection letter from Darn Tough?

[hikerboy57]

Did you get the rejection letter from Darn Tough?
sadly yes. i also asked the front desk here if i could print out my smokies permit and he said no, i would have to go to dahlonega.im not sure the man understands the concept of cyberentitlement.i should be able to access my email from anywhere no?anyway we all need to print them out, and milkman and i laughed because we know that the way this trip has been starting, everything has no choice but to fall into place.
we have no worries.
it will all be good.

still looking for a dozen pair of darn toughs on 3/30.i would gladly trade pics of my very own bony chicken ankles

[hikerboy57]

i was thinking of going on trail journals, but why duplicate the stuff i put on here.
by the way, i have to give kudos to the haikus

[rocketsocks]

Perhaps you should have One Sock ask for a sponsorship,we've heard many good things about him :DI already tried...they gave me a box of clif bars and asked that I not come back anymore.

[rocketsocks]

At least you know where your lawnmower is. :)And the backpacking stove

[FatHead64]

And the backpacking stove

But is the cylinder attached or not?

[coach lou]

:sunCafe' K insight
Time your post to grab your prize
Dirty Dozen lurks

[Gray Blazer]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vY_3J2MNiw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vY_3J2MNiw

The bass player is a hottie.

[FatHead64]

Uh oh - he is primed
I think thirty one K
isn't up for grabs

[aficion]

i was thinking of going on trail journals, but why duplicate the stuff i put on here.
by the way, i have to give kudos to the haikus

good to hear, posting here
nothing against Trail Journals
good to have you here!:D

[Gray Blazer]

A video for Gray Blazer:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-l8MYqOhSpY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-l8MYqOhSpY

I think we found the culprit.

Me like.........

[hikerboy57]

alsi met a guy from long island and a young aussie chapstarting the approach trail.

[Slo-go'en]

But is the cylinder attached or not?

Yes, but it's empty - grilling a steak at 5F and windy tends to use up a lot of gas :)

And it *still* snowing

[aficion]

alsi met a guy from long island and a young aussie chapstarting the approach trail.

Did they have a laptop with 'em?

[FatHead64]

Yes, but it's empty - grilling a steak at 5F and windy tends to use up a lot of gas :)

..............:clap

[Deer Hunter]

Andy, Oz and Dan
Will start hiking tomorrow
I am envious

[Rasty]

alsi met a guy from long island and a young aussie chapstarting the approach trail.

Are you developing a split personality? I always wanted to see a split happen!

[Wise Old Owl]

Here it comes Another Kevin is about to post something profound as he's lurking in the basement of the cafe!

[Rasty]

I saw the funniest thing today on another thread. Someone was a "registered troll". The thread was from 2006.

[Train Wreck]

I saw the funniest thing today on another thread. Someone was a "registered troll". The thread was from 2006.

I wonder if they make them them sign up as registered text offenders whenever they go onto a new forum ;)

[Wise Old Owl]

They have to post their faces in the gallery !

[S'more]

The emu has landed!!
Daniel and I are at the Lodge with b
HB, ATM and SS.
I have just got my WB logon fixed (only password I had forgotten to make a copy of).
About to have dinner etc with the above.
Making this one post and running.
Will update more and do my journal later tonight which will answer many questions.
I am going to cyber yellow blaze the 89:eek: pages you have posted since I left Oz.

I love your country and am super excited.
Cheers
Jacko


Good luck, and can't wait to hear from you !!

[S'more]

there was a young lady from crewe,
whose limericks stopped at line two.

There was also a man from verdun.

(and there's a hilarious one about the emperor nero, but i've forgotten how it goes.)
lmbfao!!! :d :d

[S'more]

:eek: oops - left myself open there....
oh you did indeed
tis a grand mistake you made
not that we'd poke fun

[S'more]

saw some great barn owls on my walks about town early this morning - two mating owls that live in a big tree near UGA - crows were relentless in chasing them about 6:15 am - - WOO would know what types of owls they were o I think they are barn owls or bard owls but not sure - big round white faces - fast and strong looking

I think I saw an eagle flying this afternoon!! not sure, though :(

[S'more]

whats with the wine bar?
Rasty insisted- muscadine and scuppernong especially!

[S'more]

What's with the pink stools?
Hey-- you're the ones that left :bse

[Storm]

Ready for spring, bring it on. 20542

[Another Kevin]

Here it comes Another Kevin is about to post something profound as he's lurking in the basement of the cafe!

I'm too busy for
a profound comment right now
so maybe later

[S'more]

It's because of the nonsense in this cafe that I bought a jar of muscadine jelly recently, yech! http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/wuerg/vomit-smiley-015.gif
My daughter makes thumbprint cookies with muscadine jelly-- OMG they are awesome. other then those, no use for the muscadine.

[S'more]

Did you go to the Troll Tavern in Helen?
There's a license plate that says 'a troll' around here..... saw it today too.

[S'more]

:sunGet out of this car
my gear must be packed away
America first, says he


top o' the morning
to coach lou and his haiku
you are bitten now!

[S'more]

:sunGet out of this car
my gear must be packed away
America first, says he

:sun :sun :sun :sun :sun

[S'more]

Up in the morning
cranking ouy that old haiku
meet the brand new Lou!:sun

Welcome to the dark side...

[S'more]

:sunMy commute to work
thoughts are hiking not hockey
which now have inspired
we have created
a monster in Coach Lou, yikes!
it's all in fun though

[S'more]

keep that up and people will want to "crocus".


uuuuugggggggghhhh....

[S'more]

Don't get Impatiens with her!.....:D


GEEEEZZZZZ you guys are spot on today!!

[S'more]

:sunCafe' K insight
Time your post to grab your prize
Dirty Dozen lurks

impressed I am now
for you have learned grasshopper
tis not so hard after all

[Rasty]

I need a Bumper sticker with "I don't kill people"

[Sarcasm the elf]

I need a Bumper sticker with "I don't kill people"If they really did make that bumper sticker, I'm sure that REI would stock them right next to the backpacker's mirrors and bear bells. You can use your dividend to buy one.

[Sarcasm the elf]

If they really did make that bumper sticker, I'm sure that REI would stock them right next to the backpacker's mirrors and bear bells. You can use your dividend to buy one.There, I think I fit all of the day's major threads into one response.

[Rasty]

There, I think I fit all of the day's major threads into one response.

Backpackers move fast enough to need mirrors?

[Sarcasm the elf]

Backpackers move fast enough to need mirrors?I they're designed so that you can use them to signal to search and rescue aircraft. An essential item on the A.T.

[Rasty]

I they're designed so that you can use them to signal to search and rescue aircraft. An essential item on the A.T.

Why not just walk off trail 200' to the nearest house?

[coach lou]

Did you hitch hike to REI or catch a shuttle?

[Sarcasm the elf]

Why not just walk off trail 200' to the nearest house?Because then you wouldn't get to use your signal mirror!

[Sarcasm the elf]

Did you hitch hike to REI or catch a shuttle?Personally I would just bum a ride in the fishcar.

[Rasty]

Because then you wouldn't get to use your signal mirror!

I refuse to carry anything REI say's I need!

[coach lou]

Personally I would just bum a ride in the fishcar.


And of course you are welcome to it.:D

[Rasty]

And of course you are welcome to it.:D

Is the Fishcar something special? Is it like an Oscar Meyer Car?

[FatHead64]

And of course you are welcome to it.:D

You could keep your mirror in the Ursack - everyone will be safer that way.

[coach lou]

Because then you wouldn't get to use your signal mirror!

I had a new smaller one........it is stowed in the non-essential camping gear shelves. I must say that I've used the heck out of my past purchases from REI. It was in New Rochelle then and me and a co-worker who hiked, would fly down 95 on the nite they were open late.

[coach lou]

Is the Fishcar something special? Is it like an Oscar Meyer Car?

The Xs name for my hot rod Subaru Wagon

[hobby]

almost 31K! been out most of the day------afraid I missed it!

lurking...lurking....lurking

[FatHead64]

almost 31K! been out most of the day------afraid I missed it!

lurking...lurking....lurking

One closer.....:D

[hobby]

HB and the WB gang-----Hope y'all have a great adventure!

(we say "y'all" down here --- you might say "youse guys" at home)

[FatHead64]

Getting closer to
the magic thirty one k
Who's afraid to post?

[coach lou]

HB and the WB gang-----Hope y'all have a great adventure!

(we say "y'all" down here --- you might say "youse guys" at home)

Don't youzz guyzz know no english?

[coach lou]

I know whozzz lurking;)

[FatHead64]

No hablamos ingles aqui. Vamos a los montanas! (Where is the tilde key?)

[FatHead64]

I know whozzz lurking;)

..............:bse

[OzJacko]

I'm not lurkin'

[OzJacko]

I've got some serious posting to do.:D

[FatHead64]

I've got some serious posting to do.:D

Pohosting?

[OzJacko]

Just settled in at HH and have finished packing the bag.
Time for a bit of posting.

[OzJacko]

Pohosting?
Well i'm trying to be a POHO for the night!;)

[OzJacko]

There's a young fella here from Florida with a woven bamboo backpack.

[OzJacko]

There's a young fella here from Florida with a woven bamboo backpack.
He has a machete, a skinning knife and a hatchet.

[FatHead64]

Well i'm trying to be a POHO for the night!;)

Hey, BS aside, I recall you are starting tomorrow. Major jealousy, but have a Great time! I have your journal in my favorites and will be vicariously cyber-hiking with you.

[OzJacko]

If he makes it to Katahdin he might be close to the weight I am now.....:eek:

[hobby]

Just settled in at HH and have finished packing the bag.
Time for a bit of posting.

welcome to the South, jacko!

I'll be passing Woody gap and HH on my way home tomorrow afternoon......have a great time! Josh and Leigh are great...

[FatHead64]

6....................

[OzJacko]

Hey, BS aside, I recall you are starting tomorrow. Major jealousy, but have a Great time! I have your journal in my favorites and will be vicariously cyber-hiking with you.
Thanks!

But seriously, I haven't had the time for the cafe I expected and I want to do another 40 odd posts tonight.

[OzJacko]

welcome to the South, jacko!

I'll be passing Woody gap and HH on my way home tomorrow afternoon......have a great time! Josh and Leigh are great...
They are!
Great place!
Wish I had a place like it.

[Rasty]

Hey, BS aside, I recall you are starting tomorrow. Major jealousy, but have a Great time! I have your journal in my favorites and will be vicariously cyber-hiking with you.
Thanks!

But seriously, I haven't had the time for the cafe I expected and I want to do another 40 odd posts tonight.

We expect od!

[FatHead64]

......................2

[hobby]

6....................

3...............