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Train Wreck
03-27-2013, 17:10
Hey friend how are you doing. Say you were left by yourself tonight. I haven't heard from ATM today.
He sent me a photo of himself snugged in between two Bavarian tavern wenches :D
rocketsocks
03-27-2013, 17:10
25F isn't all that cold. 33F, paradoxically, is. Because the air is usually pretty dry at 25 but may be saturated with humidity at 33. Just above freezing, windy and rainy is hypothermia weather.I agree, I'm much more comfortable at sub 32*...no wind, otherwise forget it...to damn cold
I love Gene Gene...gets me every time!
He's a f$^kin MACHINE!
posting is easy / most anyone can do it / post holing is hard
That is right.
Lone Wolf
03-27-2013, 17:12
25F isn't all that cold. 33F, paradoxically, is. Because the air is usually pretty dry at 25 but may be saturated with humidity at 33. Just above freezing, windy and rainy is hypothermia weather.
i aint gettin' your point. it's not gonna be 33 and raining tonite in georgia
Shuttle Shellie
03-27-2013, 17:14
That is no surprise.
No, no I didn't post my pick yet thanks for the reminder...3/29/13 11:34pmC'mon Rasty, quit sand baggin
December 31st at around 2:30 pm
Mountain Mike
03-27-2013, 17:30
He sent me a photo of himself snugged in between two Bavarian tavern wenches :D
And you haven't posted it yet???
..........20670
Heels are done so I'm pullin for 'em....otherwise : no chance.
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/images/Eloquent/miscgreen/quote_icon.png Originally Posted by One Sock http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/images/Eloquent/buttonsgreen/viewpost-right.png (http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1448310#post1448310)
which bridge are you under:D
Fixed it for ya :bse
LOL
real,not real, who cares? / leave all the labels behind / it's all in your mind
Unreal Man!
Mountain Mike
03-27-2013, 17:40
From AA TJ20747
Two days ago you said never leave a dry place to hike! Now I know your just messing with everyone!
You evah find tha Cholulah?
Special K
03-27-2013, 17:44
From AA TJ20747
Is that Boo Boo in the red? Been following his hike.
My wife hates the way I play. She is aggressive. I play for the end game. I make sure my opening is solid, swap where I can, and work on pawn structure. For me it is all about pawn structure (beyond the obvious battle for the 4 center squares). If a mistake is made, I will take the opportunity, but that is not the goal. I assume, my opponent will not make a mistake. While others are trying to attack my king, I am trying to gain a pawn or double an opponents pawn. Later, I will win with a promoted pawn.
Figures a bird would be focused on the pawns instead of the power in the back row. :rolleyes:
rocketsocks
03-27-2013, 17:45
From AA TJ20747I say by 9:30 they'll be burnin the log there sitting on.
Very sexist Astro.... lets bicker...... 20679bet she can use a compass!
She don't need no stinking compass!
rocketsocks
03-27-2013, 17:46
Figures a bird would be focused on the pawns instead of the power in the back row. :rolleyes:Minions....
rocketsocks
03-27-2013, 17:48
He sent me a photo of himself snugged in between two Bavarian tavern wenches :DWell i sure hope he brought his Milk
Im at blue mou.rain shelter. the rest eentnt down to uni oi gap staying at another Best Western Inn Helen
now we all know who the "Real Hiker" is :)
This place is boring. We have to fake fights around here.
Heard something about a pillow fight. Was wanting to volunteer my services as official referee...gratis.
Mountain Mike
03-27-2013, 17:50
Is that Boo Boo in the red? Been following his hike.
I believe one standing is Daniel aka "Invisible Man" now. One sitting looks like Milkman wearing a buff around his neck.
rocketsocks
03-27-2013, 17:50
December 31st at around 2:30 pmNo no, 1/2 million views, not a million...500,000
This place is boring. We have to fake fights around here.
Heard something about a pillow fight. Was wanting to volunteer my services as official referee...gratis.
The pillow cases have bars of soap inside them.
I love it out here. the trails are much easier than the ones up north. I feel strong and I didn't want to spend my whole time out on the trail not on the trail. didn't come over this way to sit in motels.
Eventually you make get to the point where you just have to break loose and keep hiking.
You tell them. Green and black all the way.
Gray......like the Blazer.
Don't you have a real pot to stir somewhere?
Cooking for six as we speak...no wonder I'm not gaining any ground. I quit.
Yeah, I'm hearing about all those zeroes! Your group trail name should be Hostel Takeover :D
Yeah right..............lol.
Hike 3 zero 2.
Wass, wass wass wrong wid dat??
Not a damn thing!
It did. My eyesight went crazy last weekend. I could not drive, it was so bad. I made an appointment with regular doctor. After hearing symptoms he rushed me in to see an optometrist. Long story, but I am fine. Good news is I may be able to have binocular vision for 1st time in life. I am legally blind in left eye. Things have changed over the years. After 2 hours of testing, they feel they can provide glasses that will bring my bad eye up to 20/25 vision. It was weird. I had depth perception for 1st time in life. Will fill prescription soon.
Love great news that could have been bad. Good on ya!
Im at blue mou.rain shelter. the rest eentnt down to uni oi gap staying at another Best Western Inn Helen
now we all know who the "Real Hiker" is :)
HB is real? I will believe it when I see it.
For my Car-driving peeps.... http://youtu.be/MbyQhVdIlCk
Cherohala runs between Robbinsville, NC (Fontana Dam area) and ?Tellico Plains? Tn., skirting GSMNP. An awesome drive, especially coupled with the 'dragon' ( US 129). I love this drive, just maybe NOT with snow and ice....
Donuts? Just had some homemade donuts, freash from "Donut Robot 42". Frosted with Maple suger, ummm.
Oh, and check out tonights sun set on Mt Madison:
20716
MMMMMM Maple sugar donuts-- Have to be the BEST EVAH!!!
I would really have to like someone to give up chocolate covered, custard filled ones. :)
yeah- them too-- boston cream filled?
Britts donuts
don't know nothin' 'bout them britts......
yessssss
Brittssssses donutsesssss
we likes emmmm
20721
are they local or what? never heard of them til here.
Hey pohos and lurkers!
We've got a big milestone coming up! We're only about 5000 views away from a cool half million!!
Time to post your best guess as to when we'll reach the magic number - Day and Time.
The person coming closest to the actual time wins a You-Go-Boy with all sponsorship privileges thereof, and a box of Clif Bars.
My guess! This Thursday at noon :sun
It'll be one day, with a specific time. :D
I guess 11:42 of the same day.
11:42 of whatever day it happens
Britts donuts
don't know nothin' 'bout them britts......
One of the best donuts in America.
rocketsocks
03-27-2013, 18:24
For my Car-driving peeps.... http://youtu.be/MbyQhVdIlCk
Cherohala runs between Robbinsville, NC (Fontana Dam area) and ?Tellico Plains? Tn., skirting GSMNP. An awesome drive, especially coupled with the 'dragon' ( US 129). I love this drive, just maybe NOT with snow and ice....You are officially freakin nuts in my book, good job...gotta little squirrely @ 4:23.....so why did you stop? Strangley I felt myself trying to pull away from the car behind you...
coach lou
03-27-2013, 18:25
HB is real? I will believe it when I see it.
I carry that life size poster and take pics with it, so people actually think I have A friend:D
HB is real? I will believe it when I see it.
I carry that life size poster and take pics with it, so people actually think I have A friend:D
Your real? I'll believe that when I see it. :D
you rebel you!
hey what's with the Pepe Le Pew...I mean what's to story there? I get the Roo of Kang, but where'd HB get the Pepe...guess I missed a day, or forgot it,.....it happens.
My excuse is ' I've slept since then'. Ok not so much as excuse, as reason!
[QUOTE=Train Wreck;1449794]Hey pohos and lurkers!
We've got a big milestone coming up! We're only about 5000 views away from a cool half million!!
Time to post your best guess as to when we'll reach the magic number - Day and Time.
The person coming closest to the actual time wins a You-Go-Boy with all sponsorship privileges thereof, and a box of Clif Bars.
My guess! This Thursday at noon :sun[/QUOTE
With the traveling sillies actually out on the trail I say Friday at 6 a m.
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High levels of uric acid in the blood stream. This causes a build up of crystals in certain joints. Kinda like ground up glass. Why my body doesn't process uric acid as well as others science doesn't know. I have been avoiding or cutting back on foods that are high in purines that have been to produce high levels of acid. I haven't had an attack like this in over a year. Even this is relatively mild. I can still limp around on it without much pain.
Sorry to hear this. It really must be awful.
I have eliminated shellfish & Pretty much Beef & pork products. Cut out beer & cut down on other forms of alcohol,
OK-- I am not sure what is involved, but this gluten- free idea. I have no idea how to go about being gluten-free; but it seems to be a cause/solution to a lot of issues. I am thinking about researching it for myself. Just throwing it out, but know nothing about. Seriously.
rocketsocks
03-27-2013, 18:34
My excuse is ' I've slept since then'. Ok not so much as excuse, as reason!Ok racer-X
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pITX84KGW48
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pITX84KGW48
there's a rock, in Plymouth , Mass. that has 1620 engraved upon it. (random, but remember, I am catching up here...)
Ok racer-X
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pITX84KGW48
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pITX84KGW48
Hey now! not sure I am Trixie, either!
I have eliminated shellfish & Pretty much Beef & pork products. Cut out beer & cut down on other forms of alcohol,
OK-- I am not sure what is involved, but this gluten- free idea. I have no idea how to go about being gluten-free; but it seems to be a cause/solution to a lot of issues. I am thinking about researching it for myself. Just throwing it out, but know nothing about. Seriously.
Glutwn free is the new fad. That is all.
Yeah oatmeal is bad for it. For chili I switched to turkey chili.
It sux getting old. i know. i am there. Everything we liked, is now bad.
coach lou
03-27-2013, 18:38
Your real? I'll believe that when I see it. :D
Okay, okay.....Driver8 photoshops all those pics in "Coach Lous" gallery
Glutwn free is the new fad. That is all.
Yeah-- that is pretty much what I have been thinking, for the past few years.... Because how can all of a sudden, so many people have issues with 'gluten'. I mean, REALLY?!?!?!
Why do peeps carry a mascot, I see it happen , but is there a story behind it.....I love my little Eor...or is it Ior...the donkey from Pooh.
If you know anything about geocaching, I have " Roo, the traveling kangaroo" as a travel bug.... He's done pretty well so far! ( you know, Kanga and Roo, from Winnie the Pooh.....)
"Carrying a mascot is a defensive coping mechanism that has deep seated roots in some childhood trauma that has not been resolved and integrated into the subconscious ego, i.e. that which is more commonly known as the id(iot) poho. Most often traced back to the victim being forced by his mother to eat rutabegas, turnips, cabbage, and other nefarious and noxious vegetables "
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all I hear is "blah , blah, blah.." kinda what i tell my hubby when he starts talking car crap...
My wife has been making turkey chili...pretty good stuffs. And me Mama makes a great vegetarian chili with turnips and rutabagas...again pretty good.
mmmmm now this I can get into. the recipe, please!
Nah, that was just Freud being sneakily snarky!
Freud= sneaky and snarky. Yes. Agree! " .... and so, you really have this desire...."
Turnips and rutabegas, gross, gross, gross! when I was growing up I hated when my mama cooked that stuff, made the house stink like one gigantic mega f*rt for days!
yeah, but tastes pretty darn good!
rocketsocks
03-27-2013, 18:50
20748I been had this guy!
I knew it wsn't real Freud since no mama conflict was mentioned.
not a mama conflict... but WHEW! might get me tossed from the cafe to say what!!
Good morning. To register my vote - 4:20 PM Thursday....:D
4:20.... my daughter knew what that was and won a radio contest! (just the other day, and told me about it!) And she is a good girl! WAY better than her mother.....
rocketsocks
03-27-2013, 18:55
4:20.... my daughter knew what that was and won a radio contest! (just the other day, and told me about it!) And she is a good girl! WAY better than her mother.....I always burned at 1:20.....2:20, 3:20.....
Wise Old Owl
03-27-2013, 19:17
Burn what?
Mountain Mike
03-27-2013, 19:18
Burn what?
A sock! Why do you think he only has one.
I used to work with a man who struggled with this terribly. Alcohol and shellfish brought it on for him.
I'm doomed.:eek:
Wise Old Owl
03-27-2013, 19:21
http://themodernjedi.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/baby-hammock.jpg?w=300&h=199 The one sock thing has been done to death... talk about too much.... One Sock you have my darned apologies.
rocketsocks
03-27-2013, 19:21
Burn what?Ooh sorry...Use to burn...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNnAvTTaJjM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNnAvTTaJjM
rocketsocks
03-27-2013, 19:23
http://themodernjedi.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/baby-hammock.jpg?w=300&h=199 The one sock thing has been done to death... talk about too much.... One Sock you have my darned apologies.No worries mate...still trying to push the hammock thing eh? hehehe
Wise Old Owl
03-27-2013, 19:30
The baby only had one sock.... oh darn ya missed it.
rocketsocks
03-27-2013, 19:32
The baby only had one sock.... oh darn ya missed it.I totally blew the shift, ugh!
coach lou
03-27-2013, 19:36
It isn't going to be Thursday any time....it is going to be tonite..........before mid-nite. I hope HB has power in his phone......droid.....thing.......:)
FatHead64
03-27-2013, 19:37
If you know anything about geocaching, I have " Roo, the traveling kangaroo" as a travel bug.... He's done pretty well so far! ( you know, Kanga and Roo, from Winnie the Pooh.....)
I live close to and know personally MaxB on the River. NOBODY has moved as many travel bugs as they have. I can arrange a drop if needed.
Scott
Special K
03-27-2013, 19:39
http://themodernjedi.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/baby-hammock.jpg?w=300&h=199 The one sock thing has been done to death... talk about too much.... One Sock you have my darned apologies.
Ahhh....cute baby. But baby needs a sock!
Glutwn free is the new fad. That is all.
Have you read Wheatbelly?
FatHead64
03-27-2013, 19:43
Now I am starting to undergo some serious trail envy. My younger daughter has a couple of college visits this weekend of all weekends. Going to UVA Sunday and then University of Maryland on Monday. Criscrossing the AT and not much opportunity to get off. I told my wife I am getting a pic with a white blaze, somehow, somewhere. It's just going to burn to be so close and not able to take a hike. I am going to take Friday off to get my hiking in and maybe have some of it out of my blood while I drive all day to get out there and everything. We will get to visit an old friend in Balto while out there.
Have you read Wheatbelly?
Whew.......this LD cyberhiking is for the birds.
Wise Old Owl
03-27-2013, 19:44
Uh Raptors... not bird brains....
FatHead64
03-27-2013, 19:46
I live close to and know personally MaxB on the River. NOBODY has moved as many travel bugs as they have. I can arrange a drop if needed.
Scott
I just checked and they have moved 24537 trackables.....only almost 9000 caches, too.
coach lou
03-27-2013, 19:47
Now I am starting to undergo some serious trail envy. My younger daughter has a couple of college visits this weekend of all weekends. Going to UVA Sunday and then University of Maryland on Monday. Criscrossing the AT and not much opportunity to get off. I told my wife I am getting a pic with a white blaze, somehow, somewhere. It's just going to burn to be so close and not able to take a hike. I am going to take Friday off to get my hiking in and maybe have some of it out of my blood while I drive all day to get out there and everything. We will get to visit an old friend in Balto while out there.
Whether she goes or not, it will be a fond memory. Plus the photo op of youz guyz and the blaze:sun
FatHead64
03-27-2013, 19:49
Whether she goes or not, it will be a fond memory. Plus the photo op of youz guyz and the blaze:sun
Looks like it will be in Maryland on the way back - probably be going across it in VA in the dark. Don't tell my wife, but I may bring my headlamp - just sayin'
:sunThe freeze is still on
with new bags & warm bottles
The moon had no warmth
Coach, you are too good!
for someone that never did
Haiku before, YEAH!
Mine would says someone's "queer", but of course it had a different meaning then.
yep-- tru dat!! LOL
Another Kevin
03-27-2013, 20:03
i aint gettin' your point. it's not gonna be 33 and raining tonite in georgia
Well, good for them! (Are you assuming I had a point? In the cafe?)
Deer Hunter
03-27-2013, 20:11
yeah- them too-- boston cream filled?
Like this...............20750
http://ts4.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4623116643795159&pid=15.1
Another Kevin
03-27-2013, 20:13
Any computer geek pohos want to go for post number 0x8000 ? It's less than 0x100 posts away!
Glutwn free is the new fad. That is all.
Have you read Wheatbelly?
No. Won't read diet books.
i aint gettin' your point. it's not gonna be 33 and raining tonite in georgia
Well, good for them! (Are you assuming I had a point? In the cafe?)
Lone Wolf forgot where he was for a second.
Lone Wolf
03-27-2013, 21:12
Lone Wolf forgot where he was for a second.
ayuh.........
Glutwn free is the new fad. That is all.
If the "real" Chef says it is just a fad, that is good enough for me. :)
The baby only had one sock.... oh darn ya missed it.
That what hammocks do. They polarize people so they do not see anything else. :rolleyes:
rocketsocks
03-27-2013, 22:10
So it's 500,332 views....who got it?
Train Wreck
03-27-2013, 22:16
So it's 500,332 views....who got it?
Too hard to tell. I guess that means every guy who posted their pick should receive a You-Go -Boy. You can start taking appointments for the personalized fittings!
No. Won't read diet books.
Too bad. Profound read.
Watching OS Talking Heads video and saw this one to right of the screen. Vintage Weird Al...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=xo74Dn7W_pA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=xo74Dn7W_pA
Doesn't measure up to Weird Al, but some of you will still probably find it funny.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=nskSfmeCFic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=nskSfmeCFic
BirdBrain
03-28-2013, 00:12
hey anyone noticed the lack of drones over the Cyber Cafe?
I did not notice. I did notice the many drones within the Café.
BirdBrain
03-28-2013, 00:16
I have discovered a new favorite place. Whenever I go to East Lansing to get/drop my daughter at MSU, got to hit the Grand Traverse Pie Company - they are absolutely fantastic!!! I am partial to the Blackberry Peach Pie. Mmmmmmm......
I will be serious for a moment. My mother makes the best pie on the planet. I know... I know... everyone thinks this about their mother. Trust me, I am not just being nice. The secret is in the crust. It is not a preference thing. She makes the best crust I have ever seen and it ain't even close. If you tried it, you would agree. I do not say this about everything she cooks. She is a good cook, but her pies are out of this world.
Daniel (now known as Invisible Man) and I have just got drumk in Helen Georgia.
First chance he has had to socialise with other hikers in his age group.
BirdBrain
03-28-2013, 00:22
25F isn't all that cold. 33F, paradoxically, is. Because the air is usually pretty dry at 25 but may be saturated with humidity at 33. Just above freezing, windy and rainy is hypothermia weather.
You are gonna lose some people with that one. Some are gonna have their brains scrambled by math that is not relevant to your point. I live in Maine and know exactly what you are talking about.
BirdBrain
03-28-2013, 00:27
Figures a bird would be focused on the pawns instead of the power in the back row. :rolleyes:
The rooks and queen are foundational and fairly stagnant threats in my game. I control the center with pawns, bishops, and knights. I love playing aggressive players that use their "power" too early. I gladly relieve them of said power with lesser pieces. I will trade a 3 for a 5 all day.
rocketsocks
03-28-2013, 00:27
Daniel (now known as Invisible Man) and I have just got drumk in Helen Georgia.Way to go Invisible Man...I can see it now. And not for nothing, but that man looks corn fed Oz, so just how much liquor does it take to get the Invisible Man drumk, cause I'm thinkin...it aint cheap.
BirdBrain
03-28-2013, 00:32
Uh Raptors... not bird brains....
Hey now!!!!
BirdBrain
03-28-2013, 00:39
Doesn't measure up to Weird Al, but some of you will still probably find it funny.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=nskSfmeCFic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=nskSfmeCFic
I am not into that kind of music, but if I had her for a teacher I probably would have been. Yo yo
Daniel (now known as Invisible Man) and I have just got drumk in Helen Georgia.
What is the story behind the Invisible Man trail name? :-?
Also it appears you passed drunk and now are "drumk". :rolleyes:
BirdBrain
03-28-2013, 01:17
Hey smelly foot!!! .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ....................
rocketsocks
03-28-2013, 01:21
Hey smelly foot!!! .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ....................Yep, 6 dollar digital multi meter, 10 dollar digital caliper, pencil torch pennies....not bad!
BirdBrain
03-28-2013, 01:23
Hey smelly foot!!! .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ....................
Yep, 6 dollar digital multi meter, 10 dollar digital caliper, pencil torch pennies....not bad!
How did you know I was talking to you. Do you think you are the only one with smelly feet?:banana
BirdBrain
03-28-2013, 01:25
By the way... I ordered the bowl. My wife is a teacher. We are doing early Christmas shopping. She gives out trinkets every year.
rocketsocks
03-28-2013, 01:31
How did you know I was talking to you. Do you think you are the only one with smelly feet?:bananaMy chicken ankles started huming with a strange harmonic....so I took a chance.
only one w/smelly feet....we all know that taint true
Mountain Mike
03-28-2013, 01:33
What is the story behind the Invisible Man trail name? :-?
Also it appears you passed drunk and now are "drumk". :rolleyes:
Acordind to Army Ant's TJ every time they go to take off he disappears.
BirdBrain
03-28-2013, 01:36
My chicken ankles started huming with a strange harmonic....so I took a chance.
only one w/smelly feet....we all know that taint true
I did say "foot". I guess you got me.... stinky toes
rocketsocks
03-28-2013, 01:46
I did say "foot". I guess you got me.... stinky toeseh...i took a chance...good stuff there tho.
BirdBrain
03-28-2013, 01:48
eh...i took a chance...good stuff there tho.
I just want to know want was typed before you changed it to .................................................. ........
Hey calloused heel. Your pain in the arse is asking you a question.
Inquiring nosey minds must know.
rocketsocks
03-28-2013, 01:57
I just want to know want was typed before you changed it to .................................................. ........Oh..nothing, that's just how I book marked it to more easily find later should I need to rather than have to read through my posts.....just look for the dots, like this.............................................. .....see?
BirdBrain
03-28-2013, 01:58
Oh..nothing, that's just how I book marked it to more easily find later should I need to rather than have to read through my posts.....just look for the dots, like this.............................................. .....see?
Very good. muddy arch. Good night.
rocketsocks
03-28-2013, 02:03
Very good. muddy arch. Good night...............................boom
Army Ant
03-28-2013, 06:13
Daniel (now known as Invisible Man) and I have just got drumk in Helen Georgia.
Do not make me wake you up with Reveille this morning! Shuttle leaves at 9 am! See what happens when the Irish and Aussies drink together.
Mountain Mike
03-28-2013, 06:17
Sounds like a bad combination Army Ant.
HikerMom58
03-28-2013, 06:20
Sounds like a bad combination Army Ant.
Agreed!................................
207552075620757 My three sons
coach lou
03-28-2013, 07:13
The rooks and queen are foundational and fairly stagnant threats in my game. I control the center with pawns, bishops, and knights. I love playing aggressive players that use their "power" too early. I gladly relieve them of said power with lesser pieces. I will trade a 3 for a 5 all day.
I control the center the same, but rooks and Queens are for the attack
coach lou
03-28-2013, 07:37
:sunBlue Mountain Shelter
Blue lips, blue toes, blue fingers
Thought I was down South
Army Ant
03-28-2013, 07:49
:sunBlue Mountain Shelter
Blue lips, blue toes, blue fingers
Thought I was down South
That is EXACTLY why I woke up this morning at the Best Western! Hikerboy Blue too?
coach lou
03-28-2013, 08:00
Indeed, but as you alluded to before....I can't imagine that a Army MSGt, and Marine Sgt, couldn't keep that troupe on the trail:eek:
Sounds like a bad combination Army Ant.
MM, it is probably fine that night, it is early the next morning that is the problem. :eek:
207552075620757 My three sons
Aficion, Awesome, and I bet they all had a great time that they will always remember! :sun
:sunBlue Mountain Shelter
Blue lips, blue toes, blue fingers
Thought I was down South
All HB needs is some bluegrass music in the background. Here's hoping for BLUE skies and Sunshine for them all today. :sun
Indeed, but as you alluded to before....I can't imagine that a Army MSGt, and Marine Sgt, couldn't keep that troupe on the trail:eek:
Coach, who is the Marine Sgt?
Wise Old Owl
03-28-2013, 08:56
Good Morning.....
http://www.cartoonstock.com/lowres/shl091006l.jpg
Good Morning.....
http://www.cartoonstock.com/lowres/shl091006l.jpg
WOO, thanks for helping start our day off with some great humor! :)
coach lou
03-28-2013, 09:13
Coach, who is the Marine Sgt?
Monaco, L.J. Sgt, USMC XXX-XX-XXXX.......................now goes by the name Coach Lou:D
Monaco, L.J. Sgt, USMC XXX-XX-XXXX.......................now goes by the name Coach Lou:D
Coach, got you know. I thought you were alluding to someone on the trail with them now. But instead you were saying if you were there with Army Ant, together y'all would whip them into shape. And I have no doubt that y'all would! :cool:
Coffee Rules!
03-28-2013, 09:22
Hi kids! I hope everyone is well. Just popping in after a brief self-imposed exile.
I just spent my REI dividend. I really dig that mess! I got $198 worth of stuff for free, and even though I didn't spend "real" money I still got free shipping for spending more than fifty bucks. Plus, in the email with my dividend there was a 20% off (1 qualifying item) e-coupon which they automatically applied to the most expensive item.
Thanks a ton to whoever the hell first mentioned REI after my arrival here at Whiteblaze!
BirdBrain
03-28-2013, 09:23
207552075620757 My three sons
They look like a happy bunch. I notice you have a picture of WOO in the background.
Train Wreck
03-28-2013, 09:23
:sunBlue Mountain Shelter
Blue lips, blue toes, blue fingers
Thought I was down South
Oh, Blue hoo hoo! :D
Train Wreck
03-28-2013, 09:28
Coach, got you know. I thought you were alluding to someone on the trail with them now. But instead you were saying if you were there with Army Ant, together y'all would whip them into shape. And I have no doubt that y'all would! :cool:
No they wouldn't. Civilians aren't under any obligations!
coach lou
03-28-2013, 09:41
No they wouldn't. Civilians aren't under any obligations!
A good leader leads by example not force.
Mountain Mike
03-28-2013, 10:47
No they wouldn't. Civilians aren't under any obligations!
They follow him for the cheeses cake!
A good leader leads by example not force.
Coach, excellent point! But as MM, says having the Cheese Cake along doesn't hurt. ;)
coach lou
03-28-2013, 10:53
Coach, excellent point! But as MM, says having the Cheese Cake along doesn't hurt. ;)
All part of motivating the troops:D
The silly walkers must actually be walking today. It's quiet around here.
I'm going Island day hiking.
The silly walkers must actually be walking today. It's quiet around here.
I'm going Island day hiking.
Rasty, what does "Island" day hiking mean? :confused:
coach lou
03-28-2013, 11:57
Rasty, what does "Island" day hiking mean? :confused:
I thought they were getting picked up by TW at Unicoi Gap!?
Train Wreck
03-28-2013, 12:15
I thought they were getting picked up by TW at Unicoi Gap!?
That's tomorrow. I think there may be some adjustments going on as far as the original pick up point.
Deer Hunter
03-28-2013, 13:48
207552075620757 My three sons
Nice. I hope everyone had a good time. :)
Deer Hunter
03-28-2013, 13:51
Good Morning.....
http://www.cartoonstock.com/lowres/shl091006l.jpg
reminds me of the "Jack Links" beef jerky commercials.
Aficion, Awesome, and I bet they all had a great time that they will always remember! :sun
Thanks Astro.. you are right, and neither will I forget.
[QUOTE=BirdBrain;1450784]They look like a happy bunch. I notice you have a picture of WOO in the background.[/QUOTE
Our resident mouse patrol. Good eyes!
BirdBrain
03-28-2013, 14:11
[QUOTE=BirdBrain;1450784]They look like a happy bunch. I notice you have a picture of WOO in the background.[/QUOTE
Our resident mouse patrol. Good eyes!
Just one so far. Still have not filled prescription.
Nice. I hope everyone had a good time. :)
Thanks DH. We kept pretty busy with gathering, sawing, chopping, and burning the dead and down wood in the general vicinity. Got in a couple of good hikes and the oldest tried some fishing in spite of the conditions. No luck there, but a very memorable trip for all. Saw lots of deer, 2 tom turkeys, and on the way out we saw a bobcat stroll across the entire width of the road. Sadly my camera was not at hand and I was pretty pre-occupied driving out 22 miles on the closed Skyline Drive.
[QUOTE=aficion;1450934]
Just one so far. Still have not filled prescription.
I sit corrected. Best wishes with the script.
FatHead64
03-28-2013, 14:24
reminds me of the "Jack Links" beef jerky commercials.
Messin' with Sasquatch - one of my favorite series of commercials.
BirdBrain
03-28-2013, 14:39
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyVsHNEBeBk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyVsHNEBeBk
Train Wreck
03-28-2013, 14:47
Thanks DH. We kept pretty busy with gathering, sawing, chopping, and burning the dead and down wood in the general vicinity. Got in a couple of good hikes and the oldest tried some fishing in spite of the conditions. No luck there, but a very memorable trip for all. Saw lots of deer, 2 tom turkeys, and on the way out we saw a bobcat stroll across the entire width of the road. Sadly my camera was not at hand and I was pretty pre-occupied driving out on the closed Skyline Drive.
The bobcat sighting alone would have been worth the trip. But I bet the kids had a blast hanging out with dad all weekend! Staying in a cool cabin and having fun with the snow. Guys of all ages like to chop up stuff and make fires :). I'm glad you' re showing them there are lots of ways to have fun the old-fashioned way.
The bobcat sighting alone would have been worth the trip. But I bet the kids had a blast hanging out with dad all weekend! Staying in a cool cabin and having fun with the snow. Guys of all ages like to chop up stuff and make fires :). I'm glad you' re showing them there are lots of ways to have fun the old-fashioned way.
Thanks TW... grateful to be able to do it, and to have a daughter that can show me how to share pictures the newfangled way!
Mountain Mike
03-28-2013, 15:12
Sounds & looks like a great time Aficion.
Sounds & looks like a great time Aficion.
It really was MM. Sorry to hear the gout is troubling you again. I've been fortunate and only had one episode, last spring, with the right big toe. Kept me up all night. Got on line and did all the home remedies, baking soda and vinegar, turmeric, black bean juice, etc. Finally went away about 5 a m. My chronic problem is digestive tract inflammation and I've found cutting out wheat and other simple carbs helps that tremendously. YMMV but might be worth a try. When you do get down here I'd like to meet you, maybe hike a little too.
The silly walkers must actually be walking today. It's quiet around here.
I'm going Island day hiking.
Rasty, what does "Island" day hiking mean? :confused:
Day hiking on a island. We walked along a jetty to Zekes island and hiked around. About 3 miles total. It's something to do.
Day hiking on a island. We walked along a jetty to Zekes island and hiked around. About 3 miles total. It's something to do.
Got it, just think if you were in Western NC you would have mountains.
I live close to and know personally MaxB on the River. NOBODY has moved as many travel bugs as they have. I can arrange a drop if needed.
Scott
If I need one sent on, I'll let ya know!
Day hiking on a island. We walked along a jetty to Zekes island and hiked around. About 3 miles total. It's something to do.
Hey Rasty. Have you been to Bear Island, now Hammocks Beach State Park. It is 70 mi N of Wilmington, near Swansboro, and has primitive campsites and many miles of deserted beach to walk. My 4 kids and I spent six nights there in a tent last year during Spring Break. Great fishing too. You might like it.
I just checked and they have moved 24537 trackables.....only almost 9000 caches, too.
wow!! VERY impressive!
Like this...............20750
http://ts4.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4623116643795159&pid=15.1
Oh Yeah!! :D
I will be serious for a moment. My mother makes the best pie on the planet. I know... I know... everyone thinks this about their mother. Trust me, I am not just being nice. The secret is in the crust. It is not a preference thing. She makes the best crust I have ever seen and it ain't even close. If you tried it, you would agree. I do not say this about everything she cooks. She is a good cook, but her pies are out of this world.
My daughter makes a most excellent pie! It is all about the crust! She did NOT learn that skill from her mother. :p
207552075620757 My three sons
Looks chilly! Good-looking boys!
The silly walkers must actually be walking today. It's quiet around here.
I'm going Island day hiking.
Which Island? Make me jealous....
Looks chilly! Good-looking boys!
Temps stayed between 28 and 44 outside. We kept warm choppin and burnin. I'll pass your compliment along; it'll do'em good.
rocketsocks
03-28-2013, 16:34
207552075620757 My three sonsAwesome photo, how old is your cabin, did your family build it...awesome
Monaco, L.J. Sgt, USMC XXX-XX-XXXX.......................now goes by the name Coach Lou:DHey Sarg...
Hi kids! I hope everyone is well. Just popping in after a brief self-imposed exile.
I just spent my REI dividend. I really dig that mess! I got $198 worth of stuff for free, and even though I didn't spend "real" money I still got free shipping for spending more than fifty bucks. Plus, in the email with my dividend there was a 20% off (1 qualifying item) e-coupon which they automatically applied to the most expensive item.
Thanks a ton to whoever the hell first mentioned REI after my arrival here at Whiteblaze!whud up dude
rocketsocks
03-28-2013, 16:36
Like this...............20750
http://ts4.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4623116643795159&pid=15.1that don't look like DD....way better looking than DD...
[QUOTE=One Sock;1451041]Awesome photo, how old is your cabin, did your family build it...awesome
Built in 1936 by Potomac Appalachian Trail Club inside Shenandoah National Park. Not a family cabin but can be rented by anyone. PATC website has deets. Cool place.
rocketsocks
03-28-2013, 16:52
[QUOTE=One Sock;1451041]Awesome photo, how old is your cabin, did your family build it...awesome
Built in 1936 by Potomac Appalachian Trail Club inside Shenandoah National Park. Not a family cabin but can be rented by anyone. PATC website has deets. Cool place.Ah, that shelter...missed it.
Deer Hunter
03-28-2013, 17:06
Thanks DH. We kept pretty busy with gathering, sawing, chopping, and burning the dead and down wood in the general vicinity. Got in a couple of good hikes and the oldest tried some fishing in spite of the conditions. No luck there, but a very memorable trip for all. Saw lots of deer, 2 tom turkeys, and on the way out we saw a bobcat stroll across the entire width of the road. Sadly my camera was not at hand and I was pretty pre-occupied driving out 22 miles on the closed Skyline Drive.
That would have been nice if you could have gotten a picture of the bobcat. I bet your boys were thrilled.
Deer Hunter
03-28-2013, 17:15
that don't look like DD....way better looking than DD...
Convenience store two blocks away from where I work has these. Hard to resist. Maybe that is where the 20 pounds I have gained in the last year came from. :-?
That would have been nice if you could have gotten a picture of the bobcat. I bet your boys were thrilled.
They were all laughing and saying it walked like a monkey. I was thrilled. Only the second one I've seen in the wild, and the first one was sitting still in a tree. I've heard many of them scream though. That is an unforgettable sound.
Deer Hunter
03-28-2013, 17:17
[QUOTE=One Sock;1451041]Awesome photo, how old is your cabin, did your family build it...awesome
Built in 1936 by Potomac Appalachian Trail Club inside Shenandoah National Park. Not a family cabin but can be rented by anyone. PATC website has deets. Cool place.
Passed close by one of the cabins hiking through SNP a couple of years ago and the food smell coming from the cabin smelled way better than my Mountain House.
[QUOTE=aficion;1451052]
Passed close by one of the cabins hiking through SNP a couple of years ago and the food smell coming from the cabin smelled way better than my Mountain House.
We had Knorr sides with tuna or chicken each night on this trip. Typical back packing fare, but last time we went to Corbin Cabin we had ribeyes, taters, and asparagus. Bears came lookin. Got some bear pictures. Need to figure out how to digitize the negatives.
[QUOTE=Deer Hunter;1451082]
We had Knorr sides with tuna or chicken each night on this trip. Typical back packing fare, but last time we went to Corbin Cabin we had ribeyes, taters, and asparagus. Bears came lookin. Got some bear pictures. Need to figure out how to digitize the negatives.
In the mean time you could scan the prints.
[QUOTE=aficion;1451085]
In the mean time you could scan the prints.
I'll go to the library and do that. "Something to do."
Where are the Silly Willikers?
They were all laughing and saying it walked like a monkey. I was thrilled. Only the second one I've seen in the wild, and the first one was sitting still in a tree. I've heard many of them scream though. That is an unforgettable sound.
It is an unforgettable sound! We have some around here.
Train Wreck
03-28-2013, 17:57
Just a reminder to all the pohos who indicated an interest in the March 30 sock hop!
Please pm me if you're planning to attend for sure, so I'll have an accurate head count. Thanks!
coach lou
03-28-2013, 18:04
Just a reminder to all the pohos who indicated an interest in the March 30 sock hop!
Please pm me if you're planning to attend for sure, so I'll have an accurate head count. Thanks!
I wish..........I wish I was down with the silly walkers:(
Train Wreck
03-28-2013, 18:14
I wish..........I wish I was down with the silly walkers:(
Click your ruby slippers together 3 times and say, "There's no place like home". It won't get you here, but it will definitely make you feel like a sillier walker.
Especially if Overload overhears!
I wish you could be here, too...you're gonna have to serve up a super special high koo for us this weekend :)
Just a reminder to all the pohos who indicated an interest in the March 30 sock hop!
Please pm me if you're planning to attend for sure, so I'll have an accurate head count. Thanks!
sent a message.....
I wish..........I wish I was down with the silly walkers:(
It's not looking good
for me to attend either
we can cry alone
I'll take Gratuitous post for 1000....
It's not looking good
for me to attend either
we can cry alone
crying together
alone yet not completely
bound by silly walkers
rocketsocks
03-28-2013, 18:55
I'll take Gratuitous post for 1000....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACpNVD5GMUw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACpNVD5GMUw
rocketsocks
03-28-2013, 19:00
Train Wreck, really great for you to open your home, I know i'd be a fun weekend, thanks for the invite, but I regret to inform...thanks again Train Wreck have fun with your new found friends :)
I wish..........I wish I was down with the silly walkers:(
Don't we all. :(
But I am happy for those who can make it. :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACpNVD5GMUw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACpNVD5GMUw
Looks kinda like my happy dance leaving school today for spring break!! LMAO
rocketsocks
03-28-2013, 20:09
Oooh happy spring break!
rocketsocks
03-28-2013, 20:10
I wish..........I wish I was down with the silly walkers:(Me too! anybody got a read on em?
atmilkman
03-28-2013, 20:15
Hey everybody - more than likely officially off the trail. Left knee is in pretty bad shape and right knee ain't much better. Gonna schedule 2 total knee replacements in Oct. Still going to the sock hop along with SS. Will be helping shuttle the others from the trail. Depressed as hell, but getting over it somewhat. Talked to TW last night and she was very comforting and SS is here now, so as HB says it's all good. Was still hard watching everbody leave this morning but at the same time I was really happy for them. Can't wait till tomorrow to see them again.
atmilkman
03-28-2013, 20:17
Me too! anybody got a read on em?
Papa was on Tray Mt around noon.
rocketsocks
03-28-2013, 20:18
Hey everybody - more than likely officially off the trail. Left knee is in pretty bad shape and right knee ain't much better. Gonna schedule 2 total knee replacements in Oct. Still going to the sock hop along with SS. Will be helping shuttle the others from the trail. Depressed as hell, but getting over it somewhat. Talked to TW last night and she was very comforting and SS is here now, so as HB says it's all good. Was still hard watching everbody leave this morning but at the same time I was really happy for them. Can't wait till tomorrow to see them again.Ugh!, sorry to hear this Milk Man...feel better...maybe try again in the future...it's hell getting older.
coach lou
03-28-2013, 20:18
Sad news indeed, have fun this weekend Bobby-Jo:)
Mountain Mike
03-28-2013, 20:21
Sorry to hear the news MM. Trail will be there when you are ready to try again. Have fun at the sock hop!
atmilkman
03-28-2013, 20:22
Ugh!, sorry to hear this Milk Man...feel better...maybe try again in the future...it's hell getting older.
Sad news indeed, have fun this weekend Bobby-Jo:)
I was supposed to get the right knee done 18 months ago but it got feeling better. I probably shouldn't have even tried to hike but I just wanted to so dang bad.
atmilkman
03-28-2013, 20:26
Sorry to hear the news MM. Trail will be there when you are ready to try again. Have fun at the sock hop!
Thanks MM, thanks everbody. After the big day up and over Blood Mt. I started doping heavy and by that I mean eatin' Ibuprophen like candy and that's no good so I just bit the bullet and admitted the knee was gone. No sense in doing more damage.
coach lou
03-28-2013, 20:35
Do you have an idea where they are camped tonite?
atmilkman
03-28-2013, 20:37
Do you have an idea where they are camped tonite?
Sassafras Gap.
Mountain Mike
03-28-2013, 20:46
I can relate MM. I am going through a gout attack. My knee is swollen up pretty bad & I am pretty much resigned to postponing my trip(again) & possibly having to cancel it. It all depends on time frame of what happens with attached building next door to us. An friend of my boss bought it at bank auction & plans to demolish it this year & rebuild next. Due to my construction/maintenance background I really need to be here for the demo in case of problems. We are waiting to hear the date. I figure two weeks delay to get leg back to what it need to be. When we get an answer I will know what my options are.
Mountain Mike
03-28-2013, 20:47
I learned to hate Sassafras on my thru. Too many Mtns & gaps by the same name! lol
Sorry to hear the news MM. Trail will be there when you are ready to try again. Have fun at the sock hop!
Thanks MM, thanks everbody. After the big day up and over Blood Mt. I started doping heavy and by that I mean eatin' Ibuprophen like candy and that's no good so I just bit the bullet and admitted the knee was gone. No sense in doing more damage.
Sorry to hear about that. Get them knees fixed. :D
Thanks MM, thanks everbody. After the big day up and over Blood Mt. I started doping heavy and by that I mean eatin' Ibuprophen like candy and that's no good so I just bit the bullet and admitted the knee was gone. No sense in doing more damage.
Tough row to hoe ATM. Definitely feelin' for ya. Good luck with the new knees and keep coming with the good ole stuff. Best to Shellie, the silly walkers, and all the sock hoppers. Wish I could be amongst ya.
atmilkman
03-28-2013, 21:12
Do you have an idea where they are camped tonite?
Sassafras Gap.
Latest from Papa Wilson - Addis Gap.
Mountain Mike
03-28-2013, 21:15
So I guess they are doing 5 to Dick Creek Gap for the Sock Hop?
atmilkman
03-28-2013, 21:15
Tough row to hoe ATM. Definitely feelin' for ya. Good luck with the new knees and keep coming with the good ole stuff. Best to Shellie, the silly walkers, and all the sock hoppers. Wish I could be amongst ya.
Wish you could be there, wish everybody could. Just talked to TW and we're gonna make a good time of it. Helps me feel better. Everbody's replies helps. Glad I know you all.
I'll take Gratuitous post for 1000....
That qualifies you for a cummerbund, :banana
but I have not Water Rat around here for a long time. :confused:
FatHead64
03-28-2013, 21:25
Wish you could be there, wish everybody could. Just talked to TW and we're gonna make a good time of it. Helps me feel better. Everbody's replies helps. Glad I know you all.
ATM - so sorry to hear about you knees. I can say that knee replacements are not what they used to be. My dad (82) just had it done last summer. Prior to that, he had a walking streak of something like 6000 days without a miss (about 2-3 miles a day I believe) and he had to break the streak for a knee job. Now his was a partial (only one side, one knee), but he could walk a bit on it when he got out of the hospital and they let him begin a new streak within something like 3 weeks of the surgery. It's more like re-facing a bearing than total replacement, these days. So you should be able to rock along soon enough after the surgery just like my dad. You have my prayers, too.
Scott
atmilkman
03-28-2013, 21:27
So I guess they are doing 5 to Dick Creek Gap for the Sock Hop?
Pretty sure that's the plan. What I was gonna do was Sassafras, sleep in late, head to Deep Gap Shelter, eat and hang out, take it slow, lot's of pics and breaks, cruise on in to Dicks Creek Gap.
I learned to hate Sassafras on my thru. Too many Mtns & gaps by the same name! lol
MM, I share your feelings on that. I figured it was Indian for really steep mountain to climb.
atmilkman
03-28-2013, 21:36
ATM - so sorry to hear about you knees. I can say that knee replacements are not what they used to be. My dad (82) just had it done last summer. Prior to that, he had a walking streak of something like 6000 days without a miss (about 2-3 miles a day I believe) and he had to break the streak for a knee job. Now his was a partial (only one side, one knee), but he could walk a bit on it when he got out of the hospital and they let him begin a new streak within something like 3 weeks of the surgery. It's more like re-facing a bearing than total replacement, these days. So you should be able to rock along soon enough after the surgery just like my dad. You have my prayers, too.
Scott
Thanks Scott. That's good to hear. I've heard nothing but positive responses from everbody about the surgery.
Hey everybody - more than likely officially off the trail. Left knee is in pretty bad shape and right knee ain't much better. Gonna schedule 2 total knee replacements in Oct. Still going to the sock hop along with SS. Will be helping shuttle the others from the trail. Depressed as hell, but getting over it somewhat. Talked to TW last night and she was very comforting and SS is here now, so as HB says it's all good. Was still hard watching everbody leave this morning but at the same time I was really happy for them. Can't wait till tomorrow to see them again.
ATM, so sorry to hear this. But glad to hear you are smart to get off now and do the surgery to repair things (instead of making it worse). Medicine is so much better now days, that they can get you fixed up and you can go for it again next year. And at least now you have a taste of how much fun the AT is, which can serve as a great motivator during rehab.
Hang in there, cherish the memories, and keeping looking forward to the next hike. :)
atmilkman
03-28-2013, 21:47
ATM, so sorry to hear this. But glad to hear you are smart to get off now and do the surgery to repair things (instead of making it worse). Medicine is so much better now days, that they can get you fixed up and you can go for it again next year. And at least now you have a taste of how much fun the AT is, which can serve as a great motivator during rehab.
Hang in there, cherish the memories, and keeping looking forward to the next hike. :)
Yeah, no sense in masking the pain. I was having fun, even the hard parts, the cold parts, especially the hostel parts and meeting all the other hikers. We had some really good laughs. Still more to come. I did all of Georgia when I was 23 and for the most part I was alone. I enjoyed it but this time I got just over 50 miles and this time it was much more rewarding.
Hi Everyone - I've been working out at nights a bit and working hard during the day and haven't had too much sit around and chat time but thought I'd stop by and say hi real quick. The weather in GA and the N GA/ NC mountains has been wonderful lately - cold, sunny, water in the creeks, beautiful nights (I've camped out a few nights over the past couple of weeks). One night near Lake Lure, NC about 10 days ago was like being in a planetarium the sky was so vivid. There are folks around here complaining about it being too cold and wet but I know that the heat and dry will come again. For me and my backyard campfire leanings, this is primo weather.
Mountain Mike
03-28-2013, 21:57
Hi Everyone - I've been working out at nights a bit and working hard during the day and haven't had too much sit around and chat time but thought I'd stop by and say hi real quick. The weather in GA and the N GA/ NC mountains has been wonderful lately - cold, sunny, water in the creeks, beautiful nights (I've camped out a few nights over the past couple of weeks). One night near Lake Lure, NC about 10 days ago was like being in a planetarium the sky was so vivid. There are folks around here complaining about it being too cold and wet but I know that the heat and dry will come again. For me and my backyard campfire leanings, this is primo weather.
I know what you mean Papa D. I can recall one of my first winter trip to the Whites. Sky so clear at night it felt like you could reach out & touch the stars.
Slo-go'en
03-28-2013, 22:00
I learned to hate Sassafras on my thru. Too many Mtns & gaps by the same name! lol
Wait until you get up into Virginia and all the Brushy mountains...
Mountain Mike
03-28-2013, 22:10
Wait until you get up into Virginia and all the Brushy mountains...
Been there, done that.
Yeah, no sense in masking the pain. I was having fun, even the hard parts, the cold parts, especially the hostel parts and meeting all the other hikers. We had some really good laughs. Still more to come. I did all of Georgia when I was 23 and for the most part I was alone. I enjoyed it but this time I got just over 50 miles and this time it was much more rewarding.
ATM, I know what you mean. I enjoyed it a little bit more when hiking with bubble instead of sometimes in the summer when I might not see anyone all day. Hopefully I can knock over 500 more miles out this summer and get to SNP, so my next 3 summers I can be hiking with NOBOs again.
HikerMom58
03-28-2013, 23:02
Wish you could be there, wish everybody could. Just talked to TW and we're gonna make a good time of it. Helps me feel better. Everbody's replies helps. Glad I know you all.
Hey ATM.... just getting on here. I've had a friend from out of town visiting so I haven't been on very much the past few days. So sorry to hear about your knees giving out on you. I'm so glad you gave it your best shot. I'm sure you had a lot of fun meeting and hiking with the others. :) Proud of you ATM! ~ HM
Another Kevin
03-28-2013, 23:02
atmilkman - Wow, that's bad. Heal quick!
train wreck plans to have
cafe hikers at her place
happy easter, all!
HikerMom58
03-28-2013, 23:04
I can relate MM. I am going through a gout attack. My knee is swollen up pretty bad & I am pretty much resigned to postponing my trip(again) & possibly having to cancel it. It all depends on time frame of what happens with attached building next door to us. An friend of my boss bought it at bank auction & plans to demolish it this year & rebuild next. Due to my construction/maintenance background I really need to be here for the demo in case of problems. We are waiting to hear the date. I figure two weeks delay to get leg back to what it need to be. When we get an answer I will know what my options are.
MM.... sorry to hear about your knee as well! :(
Another Kevin
03-28-2013, 23:05
Wait until you get up into Virginia and all the Brushy mountains...
In the Catskills, there are four major peaks named 'Balsam' - and I don't know how many waterfalls named 'Buttermilk Falls.' The people who put the names on the land had no imagination.
HikerMom58
03-28-2013, 23:06
atmilkman - Wow, that's bad. Heal quick!
train wreck plans to have
cafe hikers at her place
happy easter, all!
Happy Easter to you AK! That's so nice of TW to invite everyone to her place. I know they will have a great time!!
G'nite, catch y'all tomorrow.
BirdBrain
03-29-2013, 00:26
Hey everybody - more than likely officially off the trail. Left knee is in pretty bad shape and right knee ain't much better. Gonna schedule 2 total knee replacements in Oct. Still going to the sock hop along with SS. Will be helping shuttle the others from the trail. Depressed as hell, but getting over it somewhat. Talked to TW last night and she was very comforting and SS is here now, so as HB says it's all good. Was still hard watching everbody leave this morning but at the same time I was really happy for them. Can't wait till tomorrow to see them again.
I am sorry to hear this update. Of all the people hiking you and my friend from Maine (Violet Beauregarde) are the 2 I was most interested in following. I knew you had been struggling, but had no idea it was this serious. I thought it was likely you would have to lag behind, but not this. Again, sorry to hear it. Good luck with the knee replacements.
rocketsocks
03-29-2013, 06:57
Morning all you cafers, and a Good Friday, to ya!
FatHead64
03-29-2013, 07:30
Morning all you cafers, and a Good Friday, to ya!
Top 'o the mornin' - decided to take the day off and get my weekly hike in since I am taking my daughter on college visits all weekend. Let the sun get a little more up and I will be off doing that. It looks to be a great day!
rocketsocks
03-29-2013, 07:35
Top 'o the mornin' - decided to take the day off and get my weekly hike in since I am taking my daughter on college visits all weekend. Let the sun get a little more up and I will be off doing that. It looks to be a great day!Yeah I heard you say that the other day, very cool, another year or two I'll be doing the same....I hope. Getting ready to bake a cake for the wife's birth day. Hey have a great day Scott, and enjoy getting those blaze photo's.:sunshould be a beaut today!
FatHead64
03-29-2013, 07:51
Yeah I heard you say that the other day, very cool, another year or two I'll be doing the same....I hope. Getting ready to bake a cake for the wife's birth day. Hey have a great day Scott, and enjoy getting those blaze photo's.:sunshould be a beaut today!
.............:banana
BirdBrain
03-29-2013, 07:59
I am spending too much time outside the Café.... in Whiteblaze that is. I seldom feel good after posting out there. I only do so when I feel I have something to offer. The vast majority of the time, I come away wishing I did not post at all. In here, it is all good. Oh well.... Tax time. I have put it off long enough. Good morning, good day.....
coach lou
03-29-2013, 08:08
I am spending too much time outside the Café.... in Whiteblaze that is. I seldom feel good after posting out there. I only do so when I feel I have something to offer. The vast majority of the time, I come away wishing I did not post at all. In here, it is all good. Oh well.... Tax time. I have put it off long enough. Good morning, good day.....
BB, this is why the Cafe' was created and is so popular. How many times can we discuss shelters, tents, tarps, hammocks, bivys, Cowboy-y-ing........falling asleep at the wheel.................and then get trashed about it!!!!? Then, to sort it all out and see the ying in the worlds yang....we come here:sun
coach lou
03-29-2013, 08:12
:sunStay out of those threads
No dog, no axe, no D. cup
I just like to skootch
rocketsocks
03-29-2013, 08:15
I am spending too much time outside the Café.... in Whiteblaze that is. I seldom feel good after posting out there. I only do so when I feel I have something to offer. The vast majority of the time, I come away wishing I did not post at all. In here, it is all good. Oh well.... Tax time. I have put it off long enough. Good morning, good day.....Hey your passionate about your crank light light...I can dig it, it's all good, and it is turning out to be a great thread, learned lots there.:sun
rocketsocks
03-29-2013, 08:19
:sunStay out of those threads
No dog, no axe, no D. cup
I just like to skootchThat's what I tell my pooch every night.....Scootch!
rocketsocks
03-29-2013, 08:22
Hey your passionate about your crank light light...I can dig it, it's all good, and it is turning out to be a great thread, learned lots there.:sunCan you imagine what George Westinghouse and Ole Tomas Edison would think about those little Dynamo's they'd do flips in there graves.....pretty cool little piece of engineering if you think about it!
coach lou
03-29-2013, 08:27
:sunOff trail, shuttle up
Time for the zero weekend
Choo Choos' place or bust!
rocketsocks
03-29-2013, 09:16
Many have gatherd
some fine spirits flowing tonight
pictures, thousand words
Hey everybody - more than likely officially off the trail. Left knee is in pretty bad shape and right knee ain't much better. Gonna schedule 2 total knee replacements in Oct. Still going to the sock hop along with SS. Will be helping shuttle the others from the trail. Depressed as hell, but getting over it somewhat. Talked to TW last night and she was very comforting and SS is here now, so as HB says it's all good. Was still hard watching everbody leave this morning but at the same time I was really happy for them. Can't wait till tomorrow to see them again.
sorry to hear this :-(
FatHead64
03-29-2013, 13:48
Yeah I heard you say that the other day, very cool, another year or two I'll be doing the same....I hope. Getting ready to bake a cake for the wife's birth day. Hey have a great day Scott, and enjoy getting those blaze photo's.:sunshould be a beaut today!
.............:banana
It was a good hike - might have some pics later. Saw my first Sandhills crane and red-winged blackbirds today. Also a Pileated Woodpecker.:cool:
FatHead64
03-29-2013, 13:49
It was one sandhill the crane was on...stupid spellchecker.
coach lou
03-29-2013, 13:51
It was a good hike - might have some pics later. Saw my first Sandhills crane and red-winged blackbirds today. Also a Pileated Woodpecker.:cool:
Sand Hill cranes remind me of watching A-10 Wart-hogs flying.....and they have a very strange whooping -clucking sound.
Sand Hill cranes remind me of watching A-10 Wart-hogs flying.....and they have a very strange whooping -clucking sound.
Do they scare the crap out of the natives also?
coach lou
03-29-2013, 14:05
Do they scare the crap out of the natives also?
The first time I saw them, I heard them first...."what the h#*$ is making that noise" ....then I see these huge things gliding in a low circle coming to check me out. It was pretty cool. Once you hear them, you never forget it.
The first time I saw them, I heard them first...."what the h#*$ is making that noise" ....then I see these huge things gliding in a low circle coming to check me out. It was pretty cool. Once you hear them, you never forget it.
Used to see them coming down from Pope Air Force Base almost daily. Not anymore.
coach lou
03-29-2013, 14:11
Used to see them coming down from Pope Air Force Base almost daily. Not anymore.
Wait a minute.......A-10s or Sand Hill Cranes.....both, together?