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I just got a text from Oz....they are making there first 20 into Franklin
Yeah ! good to know! Thanks for the update
Woo hoo... we got our main man, ATM, to hook us up with real time info on the Silly Walkers!! :D
Hope they hole up some where-- Bad weather coming through -tonight I think.
FatHead64
04-03-2013, 15:49
I myself have given the BD Pole sales pitch many times!
I can't remember, even I may have joined you on more than one occaision....:-?
FatHead64
04-03-2013, 15:52
I want to drive the hovercraft!
I'll arm-wrestle you for a chance to drive it! Yeah, what he said - who cares about golf.
I'll arm-wrestle you for a chance to drive it! Yeah, what he said - who cares about golf.
I'll let you drive after me! No arms needed!
FatHead64
04-03-2013, 15:56
i'll let you drive after me! No arms needed!
............:d
I want to drive the hovercraft!
Yeah, if those become popular, there will be a lot more people that want to be caddies. :)
HikerMom58
04-03-2013, 20:24
The NOC FB page, has a pic of a BUNCH of packs. Wonder if the silly walkers are there?
I'll have to check that page out... I don't think the Silly Walkers are there, unless they sprout wings! ;)
I meet Bubba in January at a work event! Cool guy!
Rasty, did he let you take a spin (or slide) in his hovercraft cart?
No hovercraft inside the casino.
HikerMom58
04-03-2013, 20:27
Hope they hole up some where-- Bad weather coming through -tonight I think.
You are right about that.... just checked the weather for Franklin SC... :eek:
No hovercraft inside the casino.
Oh well, I am still sure is was a lot of fun to meet him. Unlike a lot of professional athletes (probably especially golfers), he comes a laid back good old boy who be a lot of fun to hang out with. :)
You are right about that.... just checked the weather for Franklin SC... :eek:
HM, SC or NC? :confused:
We really have those guys going all over the place. Earlier today there were reports of them being in AL and MS.
HikerMom58
04-03-2013, 20:30
Howdy everyone! Mother T, Wilson and I are at the Microtel in Franklin NC. Jacko and Invisible Man and Hikerboy still pounding out the miles. I talked to Jacko this afternoon they are planning to keep going until they get to Winding Stair Gap and get a ride in later tonight. I guess IM ate all the food so no option but to come in tonight. If they do that it will be close to a 20 mile day!
Wow, Howdy AA... thanks for the update. I've been to Winding Stair Gap. I shuttled my daughter and her group in 2010. It's so pretty there! Glad you guys are safe & sound in Franklin. Hope the rest of the Silly Walkers arrive soon! :)
HikerMom58
04-03-2013, 20:31
HM, SC or NC? :confused:
We really those guys going all over the place. Earlier today there were reports of them being in AL and MS.
Whoops my bad... I meant NC!! LOL!! :)
Whoops my bad... I meant NC!! LOL!! :)
Hey, with the Silly Walkers legendary track record (at least here in the Cafe), you never know. :D
HikerMom58
04-03-2013, 20:44
Hey, with the Silly Walkers legendary track record (at least here in the Cafe), you never know. :D
True dat! :D I'll be thinking of them tonight....
heavy breathing is
a fundamental blessing
pointed ups and downs
True dat! :D I'll be thinking of them tonight....,
ate at Outback tonight, had New York cheese cake and a glass of milk............thought about the cafe crew
any connection?:-?
coach lou
04-03-2013, 21:58
yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm cheesecake:)
HikerMom58
04-03-2013, 22:01
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ate at Outback tonight, had New York cheese cake and a glass of milk............thought about the cafe crew
any connection?:-?
Humm.... maybe so, hobby! I see you got Lou's attention with the cheese cake!:D Glad to see you are back!
HikerMom58
04-03-2013, 22:02
heavy breathing is
a fundamental blessing
pointed ups and downs
Simply the BEST!:cool:
HikerMom58
04-03-2013, 22:07
I'm so tired y'all... gotta be at HoJo's at 7 am. tomorrow morning. The mom with the 4 kids need a shuttle so they can get back up on the AT. Latter...where is OS today? :-?
Train Wreck
04-04-2013, 07:32
I haven't had much time to get online since the sock hop. We had a great time! Work is calling. I hate to be a poho and run, but here's a couple of pics for now of some of the general debauchery :p. I'll be back later with more tonight :)
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rocketsocks
04-04-2013, 07:38
I'm so tired y'all... gotta be at HoJo's at 7 am. tomorrow morning. The mom with the 4 kids need a shuttle so they can get back up on the AT. Latter...where is OS today? :-?Here I'm is....your a nice Lady (Trail Angel) to do that Mom. I've been busy, and my cyber hiking has suffered terrible...ugh!
rocketsocks
04-04-2013, 07:40
I haven't had much time to get online since the sock hop. We had a great time! Work is calling. I hate to be a poho and run, but here's a couple of pics for now of some of the general debauchery :p. I'll be back later with more tonight :)
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20929Oh yeah, those are keepers...thanks for posting Queenie, the cafe has been missing your Midas touch...baby come back!
Gray Blazer
04-04-2013, 07:45
TW, something is growing on your leg!
I'm a freak cuz I don't have any tats or piercings.
rocketsocks
04-04-2013, 07:52
Typical hiker trash!...I want one.
coach lou
04-04-2013, 08:08
TW, something is growing on your leg!
I'm a freak cuz I don't have any tats or piercings.
I believe this is Mother Theresa
Capt Nat
04-04-2013, 08:11
I had a fern growing on my leg, but it washed off...
Sarcasm the elf
04-04-2013, 08:16
I wouldn't know how many Glock threads or Labra-doodle threads there have been!Hey! Some of us like arguing on those threads!
coach lou
04-04-2013, 08:32
Hey! Some of us like arguing on those threads!
Thats why I don't go there.....no arguing with friends!:D Besides, you know how half of my vocabulary is with my hands.......I'm practically speechless on-line!
FatHead64
04-04-2013, 08:36
Thats why I don't go there.....no arguing with friends!:D Besides, you know how half of my vocabulary is with my hands.......I'm practically speechless on-line!
Speechless when online
Coach Lou has a haiku heart
How to crank it out?
Gday folks. quick hello from SAP. get my pc in a few hours and will update everything. We did 19.1m and are in franklin.
Train Wreck
04-04-2013, 08:43
TW, something is growing on your leg!
I'm a freak cuz I don't have any tats or piercings.
That's Mother Teresa. It's a temporary henna tat that wears off in a couple of months. If there had been time, I should have got one with a crown and the title PoHo Queen :D
Train Wreck
04-04-2013, 08:44
Thats why I don't go there.....no arguing with friends!:D Besides, you know how half of my vocabulary is with my hands.......I'm practically speechless on-line!
I bet the coffee cups go flying when you get excited!
Train Wreck
04-04-2013, 08:46
Gday folks. quick hello from SAP. get my pc in a few hours and will update everything. We did 19.1m and are in franklin.
We want deets! How did you like the climbs up Courthouse Bald and Albert mountain?
Waiting for bus into town. albert and courthouse kicked my arse. this sucks and we love it.
alas and alack
my grits are all sadly gone
kids who hate'm ate'm
Humm.... maybe so, hobby! I see you got Lou's attention with the cheese cake!:D Glad to see you are back!
I'm around more than you think.....lurking, lurking..................
but not as much as usual.........
this retirement thing keeps me busy! don't know when I had time to work! lol
BirdBrain
04-04-2013, 09:14
Hey! Some of us like arguing on those threads!
I still do a bit.
I am losing the will fast.
I am a slow learner
You are right about that.... just checked the weather for Franklin NC... :eek:
Fixed it for ya ;-)
just sayin' hi!! look forward to TJ posts
BirdBrain
04-04-2013, 09:17
Gday folks. quick hello from SAP. get my pc in a few hours and will update everything. We did 19.1m and are in franklin.
Please let me know if you see the name Violet Beauregarde at any of the shelters. She is about 4 days ahead of you guys. I would look in a log and not on one. I doubt she is the carving type.
Waiting for bus into town. albert and courthouse kicked my arse. this sucks and we love it.
should have quoted Ozjacko before----but Hi
TW, something is growing on your leg!
I'm a freak cuz I don't have any tats or piercings.
I'm also a freak, like you, GB!
TW, something is growing on your leg!
I'm a freak cuz I don't have any tats or piercings.
I'm also a freak, like you, GB! Well except for pierced ears, but that doesn't count for us girls.
Train Wreck
04-04-2013, 10:41
Waiting for bus into town. albert and courthouse kicked my arse. this sucks and we love it.
Tell your arse that you have two more nice fire towers coming up with easy climbs. Then a longggg downhill to NOC.
I believe this is Mother Theresa
That was my first thought too, with Oz in the background. Maybe when TW has more time to night she can label the new pictures.
Waiting for bus into town. albert and courthouse kicked my arse. this sucks and we love it.
I remember Albert Mtn as the one where you throw you poles up ahead of you as you climb up the rocks.
You have Jacob's Ladder to look forward to in a few days, and going down the jump off into NOC with snow and ice (hopefully melted and not wet for you) will also be interesting.
Speechless when online
Coach Lou has a haiku heart
How to crank it out?
He cranks it out with his hands, if you take my meaning. ...
Train Wreck
04-04-2013, 11:00
alas and alack
my grits are all sadly gone
kids who hate'm ate'm
A wise traveler
said hunger is the best sauce
For windmill-tilting :)
HikerMom58
04-04-2013, 11:09
I'm around more than you think.....lurking, lurking..................
but not as much as usual.........
this retirement thing keeps me busy! don't know when I had time to work! lol
Good to know Hobby! You sound a lot like meee!!
Fixed it for ya ;-)
Thanks S'more... :) I found NOC on FB. That sure was a lot of packs!
Waiting for bus into town. albert and courthouse kicked my arse. this sucks and we love it.
Yay, you made it to Franklin!! sweaty hiker HUGS to y'all!!
Here I'm is....your a nice Lady (Trail Angel) to do that Mom. I've been busy, and my cyber hiking has suffered terrible...ugh!
One Sock.. u are missed cause you're so awesome!!
The family is back on the trail now. :) The youngest one is changing their plans quite a bit but the mom is very careful not to push too hard... I have the utmost respect for her. They have a good weather forecast coming up to really enjoy the trail. :) Dad will be joining them tonight! :)
btw.. I can't remember if I commented on aficion's pics a while back but his son's are adorable! :D
Train Wreck
04-04-2013, 11:10
Originally Posted by Sarcasm the elf
Hey! Some of us like arguing on those threads!
I still do a bit.
I am losing the will fast.
I am a slow learner
Best left to lawyers
political candidates
or contentious wives :D
HikerMom58
04-04-2013, 11:12
A wise traveler
said hunger is the best sauce
For windmill-tilting :)
Can't wait for more pics tonight TW.... So cool of you to have them all stay at your cabin! :sun
Train Wreck
04-04-2013, 11:27
Can't wait for more pics tonight TW.... So cool of you to have them all stay at your cabin! :sun
We thoroughly enjoyed it and were a little sad to drop them back off on the trail Monday.
Gray Blazer
04-04-2013, 11:43
We thoroughly enjoyed it and were a little sad to drop them back off on the trail Monday.
I'm sad I had to miss everybody. Mostly depressed. (Where's the serious smiley?)
BirdBrain
04-04-2013, 12:40
I'm also a freak, like you, GB! Well except for pierced ears, but that doesn't count for us girls.
What!??? S'more is a her too. I definitely need those new glasses. They are on the way.
BirdBrain
04-04-2013, 12:42
Best left to lawyers
political candidates
or contentious wives :D
I avoid lawyers and politicians. I am not familiar what that last type of person. :banana
BirdBrain
04-04-2013, 12:48
Hey MM, how are the knees doing? I just got back from my 4 mile trot. The times are coming down, but I definitely feel my right knee.
Train Wreck
04-04-2013, 13:11
I'm sad I had to miss everybody. Mostly depressed. (Where's the serious smiley?)
Here you go
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Train Wreck
04-04-2013, 13:21
What!??? S'more is a her too. I definitely need those new glasses. They are on the way.
She's gonna make you stay after school and write "S'more is a girl" 500 times for that.
BirdBrain
04-04-2013, 13:35
She's gonna make you stay after school and write "S'more is a girl" 500 times for that.
The larger question is why aren't we friends yet? It seems whenever there is a disagreement between the guys and gals, I find myself on the gals side. Bear spray is one such debate. I have been searching for the post that I said she was a delicious treat. That post was my 1st thought that came to mind when I found out she was a her. I was blushing over here. I would be willing to write "BirdBrain needs glasses" a hundred times.
G'day ChooChoo!
I'm sitting in the hotel trying to update my trailjournal.
I think I will have to fill in some days post hike.
Just uploading some pics and will spend most of next hour probably putting captions to them.
One includes a certain dog photo!
Train Wreck
04-04-2013, 13:39
G'day ChooChoo!
I'm sitting in the hotel trying to update my trailjournal.
I think I will have to fill in some days post hike.
Just uploading some pics and will spend most of next hour probably putting captions to them.
One includes a certain dog photo!
Good! That one is priceless!
Are you hiking any more today, or will you all be online tonight?
Good! That one is priceless!
Are you hiking any more today, or will you all be online tonight?
We are taking a zero.
I intend to keep the pc overnight and box it and mail it on in the morning.
Will probably send it to Hot Springs so only will have the SAP until then.
BirdBrain
04-04-2013, 13:48
G'day ChooChoo!
I'm sitting in the hotel trying to update my trailjournal.
I think I will have to fill in some days post hike.
Just uploading some pics and will spend most of next hour probably putting captions to them.
One includes a certain dog photo!
Wow! It is going to take some time to go through all these photos. Great job sharing with the envious Cyber Hikers.
Thats why I don't go there.....no arguing with friends!:D Besides, you know how half of my vocabulary is with my hands.......I'm practically speechless on-line!
Coach, you are a wise man! :)
BirdBrain
04-04-2013, 13:56
Coach, you are a wise man! :)
Yes he is, but as my Dad says, "some people need to piss on the fence". (A reference to electric fences and the probability of a completed circuit). I should note that I have not done that literally, but have done it figuratively many times.
A wise traveler
said hunger is the best sauce
For windmill-tilting :)
very wise indeed
yet cheesy marinara
may have changed his mind :-?
I will be meeting Hikerboy at Fontana. Going to spend the weekend with the wife and kids up in the mountains and get dropped off at Fontana. Will be hiking to Davenport Gap with HB.
Train Wreck
04-04-2013, 14:24
very wise indeed
yet cheesy marinara
may have changed his mind :-?
Had Don Quixote
Asked Clif Bars to sponsor him
Hunger sauce would help
Train Wreck
04-04-2013, 14:26
I will be meeting Hikerboy at Fontana. Going to spend the weekend with the wife and kids up in the mountains and get dropped off at Fontana. Will be hiking to Davenport Gap with HB.
You aren't getting any extra points for the do-over! :p
I will be meeting Hikerboy at Fontana. Going to spend the weekend with the wife and kids up in the mountains and get dropped off at Fontana. Will be hiking to Davenport Gap with HB.
Give him my regards Rasty.
I know he's looking forward to your hike.
We will probably be 2 days behind him by then. He is much more trail fit than us.
HikerMom58
04-04-2013, 14:43
I'm outta here... get it! ^
I'm outta here... get it! ^
I thought I heard something.:)
There was an old man from Dundee
Who posted much faster than me
his fingers were quick
not clumsy and thick
beat me to 3 3 3 3 3!
Solitude is priceless.:banana:banana
Solitude is priceless.:banana:banana
Damn!
I had noticed that but I just finished labelling my TJ pics.
Train Wreck
04-04-2013, 15:07
I was in the car! It's against the law to text and drive in North Cackalacky!
Yes he is, but as my Dad says, "some people need to piss on the fence". (A reference to electric fences and the probability of a completed circuit). I should note that I have not done that literally, but have done it figuratively many times.
That is definitely one where I chose wisdom over experience (learning from someone else's mistake, instead of learning from my own mistake).
I will be meeting Hikerboy at Fontana. Going to spend the weekend with the wife and kids up in the mountains and get dropped off at Fontana. Will be hiking to Davenport Gap with HB.
Rasty, Great, you will get to do the entire GSMNP this time! :sun
Damn!
I had noticed that but I just finished labelling my TJ pics.
Your work was far nobler than mine!:o
I was in the car! It's against the to text and drive in North Cackalacky!
Thought maybe you were busy tilting at windmills.:)
Thought maybe you were busy tilting at windmills.:)
Ummm, has anyone else had their post count get stuck? 684 appears to be my limit.
Ummm, has anyone else had their post count get stuck? 684 appears to be my limit.
Figures......
Figures......
It is showing 686 for me.
Old Hiker
04-04-2013, 16:05
Ummm, has anyone else had their post count get stuck? 684 appears to be my limit.
I see 686.
It is showing 686 for me.
Yep. Guess it was temporary.....like my sanity.:confused:
Rasty, Great, you will get to do the entire GSMNP this time! :sun
Third time is a charm! I hope I can keep up with Andy!
Give him my regards Rasty.
I know he's looking forward to your hike.
We will probably be 2 days behind him by then. He is much more trail fit than us.
I will. I hope I can keep up with him.
Train Wreck
04-04-2013, 16:56
Thought maybe you were busy tilting at windmills.:)
They're not allowed in the cafe! Clowns only get these due to liability issues:
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Yep. Guess it was temporary.....like my sanity.:confused:
You are insane. It's 687 now!
Train Wreck
04-04-2013, 17:20
I will. I hope I can keep up with him.
HYOCAH
hike yer own chicken ankled hike
HYOCAH
hike yer own chicken ankled hike
It's Hike My Dam Chicken Ankled Hike!
atmilkman
04-04-2013, 18:08
Hey MM, how are the knees doing? I just got back from my 4 mile trot. The times are coming down, but I definitely feel my right knee.
Knees are still very tender. The left more than the right this time. Really feel it when standing up from sitting and on stairs. There's definitely something going on there. I'm gonna get them taken care of. Have heard nothing but positive remarks about surgery. I'll be good to go soon enough.
Knees are still very tender. The left more than the right this time. Really feel it when standing up from sitting and on stairs. There's definitely something going on there. I'm gonna get them taken care of. Have heard nothing but positive remarks about surgery. I'll be good to go soon enough.
Thinking of you MM.
Wish you well with a speedy recovery.
Invisible and I are sorting through about 30lbs of stuff we have resupplied with to whittle it down to about 8 or 9.
It's Hike My Dam Chicken Ankled Hike!
Do chickens even have ankles?
atmilkman
04-04-2013, 19:04
Thinking of you MM.
Wish you well with a speedy recovery.
Invisible and I are sorting through about 30lbs of stuff we have resupplied with to whittle it down to about 8 or 9.
How is Invisible's feet doing. Judging by your 19 mile day he must be feeling ok. I sincerely hope this is the case and I'm pulling for you daily for success.
Do chickens even have ankles?
What would attach the feet to the legs if they didn't have ankles?
HikerMom58
04-04-2013, 19:06
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No way... snow in Roanoke VA on April 4th......
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No way... snow in Roanoke VA on April 4th......
Crazy here too. Winter is going right into Summer. Next week approaching 80 degrees. Time to get the garden going. Pretty picture!
What would attach the feet to the legs if they didn't have ankles?
Chicken ligaments?
Chicken ligaments?
Wise Guy? :)
HikerMom58
04-04-2013, 19:44
Crazy here too. Winter is going right into Summer. Next week approaching 80 degrees. Time to get the garden going. Pretty picture!
Aww.. you got the white stuff too!! I'm loving the forecast for next week! :sun Like you said, right into SUMMER!
I think I got the video that goes with this pic... pretty funny!!
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10200956911544698&set=vb.2076620392713 42&type=2&theater
Maybe NOT
I'm going to the Smokies this week. Thinking about only wearing a bathing suit and flip flops for 74 miles. Will this be enough?
Wise Guy? :)
Insane wise guy
somewhat antithetical
jousting with pinwheels
I'm going to the Smokies this week. Thinking about only wearing a bathing suit and flip flops for 74 miles. Will this be enough?
Next week yeah. This week need dirty bird chicken ankle gaiters too.
How is Invisible's feet doing. Judging by your 19 mile day he must be feeling ok. I sincerely hope this is the case and I'm pulling for you daily for success.
His feet are much better. Not 100% yet but better every day.
He did yesterday largely on stubbornness (don't know where he gets it from) but pulled up okay today.
I am suffering a little from flu.
HikerMom58
04-04-2013, 19:55
His feet are much better. Not 100% yet but better every day.
He did yesterday largely on stubbornness (don't know where he gets it from) but pulled up okay today.
I am suffering a little from flu.
Awww... sorry to hear that OZ. Hope you get over it fast!
Re the weather, there were some hikers came in this morning who spent last night just up the trail. Their tents had rain on them that had frozen into ice sheets that "locked" them to the ground. Several left their tents behind and were going back to get them after they thawed out as trying to take them down was tearing them. Below freezing expected here in Franklin tonight with who knows how much lower at altitude.
Awww... sorry to hear that OZ. Hope you get over it fast!
We're OK. I have a bit of a flu but feel fine.
We have rejoined with Wilson, Army Ant and Mother Teresa and are all planning on making NOC by Saturday night.
Concerned there may be no accommodation available as they have some sort of event there Friday and Saturday as well.
Will try and book somewhere for the 5 of us tomorrow morning.
Another Kevin
04-04-2013, 19:59
I remember Albert Mtn as the one where you throw you poles up ahead of you as you climb up the rocks.
You have Jacob's Ladder to look forward to in a few days, and going down the jump off into NOC with snow and ice (hopefully melted and not wet for you) will also be interesting.
I don't think I've ever thrown my poles anywhere. Is that a Real Hiker trick that I've never learnt as a clueless weekender?
I used zip ties to attach snap hooks just below the handles of my poles, and I threaded D rings on the load lifters on my pack. I collapse my poles, stick them in gear loops on the pack, and snap them on the D rings. Ten seconds, they're out of the way and I have my hands free for scrambling. I think the hooks and loops might add as much as 15 grams to my pack weight. Maybe why that's why Real Hikers go throwing their poles around..
By the way the pics on my TJ include one that explains the 5 bullets (so Elf can relax).:D
His feet are much better. Not 100% yet but better every day.
He did yesterday largely on stubbornness (don't know where he gets it from) but pulled up okay today.
I am suffering a little from flu.
Take time to heal..............You guys have plenty of time, having gotten an early start. That stubbornness will see you both through, in good time.
I don't think I've ever thrown my poles anywhere. Is that a Real Hiker trick that I've never learnt as a clueless weekender?
I used zip ties to attach snap hooks just below the handles of my poles, and I threaded D rings on the load lifters on my pack. I collapse my poles, stick them in gear loops on the pack, and snap them on the D rings. Ten seconds, they're out of the way and I have my hands free for scrambling. I think the hooks and loops might add as much as 15 grams to my pack weight. Maybe why that's why Real Hikers go throwing their poles around..
I have removed straps on my poles.
I hike at least 50% of the time with them parallel to the ground with an army style arm movement.
On Albert I inched up and used them pretty much all the way.:(
Take time to heal..............You guys have plenty of time, having gotten an early start. That stubbornness will see you both through, in good time.
We don't feel we are pushing - yesterday a little excepted.
About 27 mile in the next two days we all feel up to. About 12 tomorrow and then 15 mostly downhill into NOC doesn't look too ambitious.
Not sure about the 27odd mile to Fontanna though. That's a long climb out of NOC.
coach lou
04-04-2013, 20:06
Oz... where is Andy?.............................That boy can play, Huh?
Deer Hunter
04-04-2013, 20:11
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No way... snow in Roanoke VA on April 4th......
Sleet here.
Another Kevin
04-04-2013, 20:14
I have removed straps on my poles.
I hike at least 50% of the time with them parallel to the ground with an army style arm movement.
On Albert I inched up and used them pretty much all the way.:(
To each his own. I use the wrist straps to lean into when I'm using the poles, and use my fingers just to kind of steer them. I can't imagine going all day with the fingers of both hands clenched around pole grips, even the cork ones that I have.
I still hope that I can arrange to be on trail when you and Invisible come by (somewhere between NJ and VT, depending on when I can get off for a few days and how fast you're going). You can wave as you leave me in your dust. Or maybe I can treat you to a beer or a meal somewhere.
Sarcasm the elf
04-04-2013, 20:15
https://fbexternal-a.akamaihd.net/safe_image.php?d=AQC5ljCVcq210Yr-&url=https%3A%2F%2Ffbcdn-vthumb-a.akamaihd.net%2Fhvthumb-ak-prn1%2F632572_10200956913664751_10200956911544698_ 11369_2703_b.jpg&jq=100No way... snow in Roanoke VA on April 4th......Wow! I have to say, the thru hikers that started early and succeed this year are going to deserve even more credit than they'd usually deserve.
I have removed straps on my poles.
I hike at least 50% of the time with them parallel to the ground with an army style arm movement.
On Albert I inched up and used them pretty much all the way.:(
Perhaps it is because I am a lot shorter, but I was remembering the rocks (at least I think it was rocks) where you were going up, and climbing more than walking. Was just a short part of it, but it stood out for me. AK, guess I could have collapsed them, but this was back when I had the twist (before my current ones with locks), and I was probably more focused on just climbing the rocks.
Wise Old Owl
04-04-2013, 20:34
more important how much stuff have you tossed to the side?
more important how much stuff have you tossed to the side?
Nothing, but there stuff that I leave behind on the next trip, or replace with lighter options. :)
Wise Old Owl
04-04-2013, 20:58
Sorry Astro I though I was askin OZ! this was my fault.
Oz... where is Andy?.............................That boy can play, Huh?
Yeah he can play.
He is probably about 2 days ahead - should be close to NOC.
Just been downstairs for an hour talking with TarHeel a 79 thruhiker.
more important how much stuff have you tossed to the side?
Very little.
We started with far too much food and basically didn't buy more until today.
Another Kevin
04-04-2013, 23:11
Let's see, On the trail I've tossed:
A salad.
A stick to a dog.
A rock to hang my bear bag.
And turned in my sleeping bag.
A party for a fellow hiker's birthday.
My cookies.
But never my poles.
Other ideas for "things to toss on the trail?"
Sarcasm the elf
04-04-2013, 23:21
By the way the pics on my TJ include one that explains the 5 bullets (so Elf can relax).:D
But how far can you throw them?
By the way the pics on my TJ include one that explains the 5 bullets (so Elf can relax).:D
But how far can you throw them?
35' per bullet?
But how far can you throw them?
As far as anything I find within threatening range....;)
BirdBrain
04-05-2013, 00:10
Knees are still very tender. The left more than the right this time. Really feel it when standing up from sitting and on stairs. There's definitely something going on there. I'm gonna get them taken care of. Have heard nothing but positive remarks about surgery. I'll be good to go soon enough.
I am very concerned about your situation too. I was looking forward to following your progress. However, I was asking the other MM about his gout. You are ATM to me. Like I say, I was more than a bit disappointed that you had to drop out. You seem like a regular guy I can relate to. Hopefully you are able to bounce back.
The only one of the café crowd I've hiked with is 1azarus. Now there's a speed demon. The one time I was out with him, he was ready to make much bigger miles than I was physically capable of. I'm a snail normally, and the combination of snow and bronchitis made me even slower. I wound up simply getting off trail and grabbing a taxi back to my car when I decided I was too sick to hike.
(I seem to recall that he broke away from the pack on the first café outing in Connecticut, too?)
1azarus is superfast - he did carry one when we went to brunch break back in January in Salisbury. He continued north from the Rt. 7 bridge to the Mohawk Trail and hiked on another 10 miles or so. Lou and I shuttled Andy and Sarcasm about 7 miles up that loop and they hiked to a campsite, where laz caught up and joined them. He's a prodigious hiker.
I see Andy did carry on ahead of Jacko and Invisible due to the latter's leg troubles. It will be interesting to see how far he decides to continue? Does anyone know how long he is committed to being out on A.T.? He could cover a lot of ground quickly - wonder if he'll do any journaling?
Mountain Mike
04-05-2013, 01:16
I am very concerned about your situation too. I was looking forward to following your progress. However, I was asking the other MM about his gout. You are ATM to me. Like I say, I was more than a bit disappointed that you had to drop out. You seem like a regular guy I can relate to. Hopefully you are able to bounce back.
I am now doubting it is a gout attack. Lasting to long & remedy not working. Also other things like unique smell of urine when I get an attack not present. Swelling & flexibility vary from day to day. It's frustrating as I had planned to leave Saturday for a month off. My window of opportunity is shrinking before I need to be at work when the season kicks in & I have to be here to train people at work along with building maintenance. After a few good days, today was a bad one. Couldn't flex enough to get a sock on & by mid afternoon I could barely hobble around. No clue as to cause. If it's not better by Monday I think will go to doc & possible cortisone shot.
coach lou
04-05-2013, 05:36
1azarus is superfast - he did carry one when we went to brunch break back in January in Salisbury. He continued north from the Rt. 7 bridge to the Mohawk Trail and hiked on another 10 miles or so. Lou and I shuttled Andy and Sarcasm about 7 miles up that loop and they hiked to a campsite, where laz caught up and joined them. He's a prodigious hiker.
I see Andy did carry on ahead of Jacko and Invisible due to the latter's leg troubles. It will be interesting to see how far he decides to continue? Does anyone know how long he is committed to being out on A.T.? He could cover a lot of ground quickly - wonder if he'll do any journaling?
I do not believe he has a journal. He has planned to be out between 1 to 2 months. He has no other timetable. The other plan is for me to drive down and meet him and bring him back. When that happens is still in the works. I can't go untill May, and I can't get down during trail days, so I guess there is no real plan. But, at this point he is moving right along, and when that young whipper snapper , Rasty hooks up, they should be running thru GSNP:sun
Train Wreck
04-05-2013, 06:11
I am now doubting it is a gout attack. Lasting to long & remedy not working. Also other things like unique smell of urine when I get an attack not present. Swelling & flexibility vary from day to day. It's frustrating as I had planned to leave Saturday for a month off. My window of opportunity is shrinking before I need to be at work when the season kicks in & I have to be here to train people at work along with building maintenance. After a few good days, today was a bad one. Couldn't flex enough to get a sock on & by mid afternoon I could barely hobble around. No clue as to cause. If it's not better by Monday I think will go to doc & possible cortisone shot.
Good plan. I put up with a knee injury (banged truck door into kneecap) for 3 months. Nothing helped, including physical therapy. The doc finally relented, gave me a cortisone shot, bang! in 3 or 4 days, no pain, swelling, and no more problems.
Train Wreck
04-05-2013, 06:56
20950
Invisible Man and Oz at Hiker Bash
20952
Not serving Clif Bars at this time. But I have heard some good things about the owner :)
20953
Shelter Mouse dress up contest. Milkman, Shuttle Shellie, and Sophie.
20954
Oz telling German hiker about his authentic Bavarian experience in Helen, Ga.
German guy is not impressed.
20955
Not exactly Riverdance.
20956
Invisible Man & TW's neighbor Hal
20957
Hikerboy telling Pepe to shut up protesting and get in the opsac.
20958
Oz, Milkman, Invisible Man, and Hikerboy at Dicks Creek Gap
20959
The Silly Walkers resume their quest :)
coach lou
04-05-2013, 07:47
Choo Choo, that is just awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:sun Thank goodness Overload and I are going to Overnite Sat/Sun:D
FatHead64
04-05-2013, 08:16
Those are great pics! Unfortunately, doesn't help with the jealousy, much...
HikerMom58
04-05-2013, 08:25
Choo Choo, that is just awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:sun Thank goodness Overload and I are going to Overnite Sat/Sun:D
:Yeah, awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Those are great pics! Unfortunately, doesn't help with the jealousy, much...
So jealous!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HikerMom58
04-05-2013, 08:28
I do not believe he has a journal. He has planned to be out between 1 to 2 months. He has no other timetable. The other plan is for me to drive down and meet him and bring him back. When that happens is still in the works. I can't go untill May, and I can't get down during trail days, so I guess there is no real plan. But, at this point he is moving right along, and when that young whipper snapper , Rasty hooks up, they should be running thru GSNP:sun
That is so cool!! Who would have thunk it... HB and Rasty knockin out the Smokey's together! :p
HikerMom58
04-05-2013, 08:47
So sorry to hear about the knee issue's with both Mountain Mike and ATMilkman. ATM... I've heard good things about getting the surgery as well. I wish you well with that. MM... it sounds like you have something like I had going on with my knee a few years back. For no apparent reason, I had fluid build up on my knee. It felt like what you described... The doctor told me it was caused by getting OLD. Gezzzz... I not good with that, so I just kept on moving. I really stretched my knee a lot after exercising, but didn't over do it with the exercising. I did not have to get a shot but I've heard that can help with random knee problems. I'm happy to say that my knees are good for now. My feet were giving me problems earlier this year but they seem good now 2.... IDK what is going on with my body, sometimes. Just as long as it can be "fixed", I'm good! :)
TW, thanks for sharing the great shots of Silly Walkers! Makes me want to get out there and wander.
Claude Rains looks like he's dropped a few pounds already!
Train Wreck
04-05-2013, 09:26
TW, thanks for sharing the great shots of Silly Walkers! Makes me want to get out there and wander.
Claude Rains looks like he's dropped a few pounds already!
Yeah, but he was diligently trying to put them back on throughout the weekend!
I have to say, when he had on his balaclava, buff, or whatever you call it, it did put me in mind of that scene with the bandaged face & sunglasses :)
Train Wreck
04-05-2013, 09:30
That is so cool!! Who would have thunk it... HB and Rasty knockin out the Smokey's together! :p
No, what is really funny is two confirmed shelter haters submitting themselves to becoming shelter rats for a week :D
Gray Blazer
04-05-2013, 09:34
Super calloused
fragile mystic with
extra halitosis.
Super calloused
fragile mystic with
extra halitosis.
Hey, I resemble that remark!
Train Wreck
04-05-2013, 10:27
Super calloused
fragile mystic with
extra halitosis.
LOL!
You definitely get the extra 100 PoHo points for today!
HikerMom58
04-05-2013, 10:39
No, what is really funny is two confirmed shelter haters submitting themselves to becoming shelter rats for a week :D
Doesn't get much better than that... :P.. maybe they will convert after the Smokey's. When I went through from Newfound Gap to Davenport Gap, last July. I set my tent up on the extended shelter floor section. It was great!! :) Tri Corner is a nice shelter! We pushed through that section with only 1 night stay but the weather was perfect, in July.
BirdBrain
04-05-2013, 10:53
Super calloused
fragile mystic with
extra halitosis.
Mahatma Gandhi
BirdBrain
04-05-2013, 10:58
Just typed a long post about my views on doctors and medicine. It appears I have been saved from myself. The post went out into cyberspace and fell off a cliff. I guess it was for the best. I will say this much. I empathize with all those with knee troubles. I feel their pain and have so for 33 years. I wish ATM and MM the best and trust they are doing the best they can by their body. Hopefully they will be on the trail again soon.
FatHead64
04-05-2013, 10:59
Super calloused
fragile mystic with
extra halitosis.
Chimney sweep, huh?
That is so cool!! Who would have thunk it... HB and Rasty knockin out the Smokey's together! :p
No, what is really funny is two confirmed shelter haters submitting themselves to becoming shelter rats for a week :D
Who said anything about staying in shelters!
Breakin the Law!
Breakin the Law!
Mountain Mike
04-05-2013, 11:16
Shelters should be full enough that you can tent by them if you procrastinate long enough.
BirdBrain
04-05-2013, 11:24
Who said anything about staying in shelters!
Breakin the Law!
Breakin the Law!
I can hear it. I figure others should have to as well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RATEoDH9WiY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RATEoDH9WiY
Train Wreck
04-05-2013, 11:26
Who said anything about staying in shelters!
Breakin the Law!
Breakin the Law!
I just emailed pictures of you both to the Park Service!
so when are you starting?
BirdBrain
04-05-2013, 11:27
Super calloused
fragile mystic with
extra halitosis.
Mahatma Gandhi
Chimney sweep, huh?
Punch line to old joke describing Mahatma Gandhi:
Mahatma Gandhi lived a modest life. He owned no shoes, ate a meager diet, and never received dental care. One could say he was a (insert GB post).
Deer Hunter
04-05-2013, 11:37
I am now doubting it is a gout attack. Lasting to long & remedy not working. Also other things like unique smell of urine when I get an attack not present. Swelling & flexibility vary from day to day. It's frustrating as I had planned to leave Saturday for a month off. My window of opportunity is shrinking before I need to be at work when the season kicks in & I have to be here to train people at work along with building maintenance. After a few good days, today was a bad one. Couldn't flex enough to get a sock on & by mid afternoon I could barely hobble around. No clue as to cause. If it's not better by Monday I think will go to doc & possible cortisone shot.
Sorry to hear that MM. I know you must be very disappointed. Hope you get it taken care.
Deer Hunter
04-05-2013, 11:40
20950
Invisible Man and Oz at Hiker Bash
20952
Not serving Clif Bars at this time. But I have heard some good things about the owner :)
20953
Shelter Mouse dress up contest. Milkman, Shuttle Shellie, and Sophie.
20954
Oz telling German hiker about his authentic Bavarian experience in Helen, Ga.
German guy is not impressed.
20955
Not exactly Riverdance.
20956
Invisible Man & TW's neighbor Hal
20957
Hikerboy telling Pepe to shut up protesting and get in the opsac.
20958
Oz, Milkman, Invisible Man, and Hikerboy at Dicks Creek Gap
20959
The Silly Walkers resume their quest :)
Thanks for the pics, TW.
Train Wreck
04-05-2013, 11:40
Punch line to old joke describing Mahatma Gandhi:
Mahatma Gandhi lived a modest life. He owned no shoes, ate a meager diet, and never received dental care. One could say he was a (insert GB post).
Or your typical thru hiker...
Gray Blazer
04-05-2013, 11:44
Punch line to old joke describing Mahatma Gandhi:
Mahatma Gandhi lived a modest life. He owned no shoes, ate a meager diet, and never received dental care. One could say he was a (insert GB post).
Yesterdays punchline
Today's high koo
Who would have known it?
Train Wreck
04-05-2013, 11:56
Yesterdays punchline
Today's high koo
Who would have known it?
Mahatma Gandhi
would have chuckled gently and
Made some flowers wilt
BirdBrain
04-05-2013, 12:06
It appears that my friend from Maine is in Fontana Village. She is updating her trail journal.
http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=405997
I do not believe he has a journal. He has planned to be out between 1 to 2 months. He has no other timetable. The other plan is for me to drive down and meet him and bring him back. When that happens is still in the works. I can't go untill May, and I can't get down during trail days, so I guess there is no real plan. But, at this point he is moving right along, and when that young whipper snapper , Rasty hooks up, they should be running thru GSNP:sun
I still think after 2 months he will be hooked and will just go for finishing the whole thing. :sun
Mountain Mike
04-05-2013, 14:49
I still think after 2 months he will be hooked and will just go for finishing the whole thing. :sun
Maybe a Triple Crown yo-yo with a double rainbow thrown in!
No, what is really funny is two confirmed shelter haters submitting themselves to becoming shelter rats for a week :D
Unless the snow slows them down it would not shock me if they blow thru it in 4 days (or less). :)
hikerboy57
04-05-2013, 15:48
Just got to noc.staying here for the night. yesterday was crazy. frozen rain tree limbs and trees crashing down.
Who said anything about staying in shelters!
Breakin the Law!
Breakin the Law!
I just emailed pictures of you both to the Park Service!
so when are you starting?
Monday morning. Just spoke with HB.
Mountain Mike
04-05-2013, 15:56
You stopping at Standing Bear HB?
Mountain Mike
04-05-2013, 15:58
We have a sighting of our missing polar bear!20971
Just got to noc.staying here for the night. yesterday was crazy. frozen rain tree limbs and trees crashing down.
Did any frozen limbs knock any sense into you? :D
Train Wreck
04-05-2013, 16:06
Just got to noc.staying here for the night. yesterday was crazy. frozen rain tree limbs and trees crashing down.
Well, crap. There go my weekend plans for stage 2 of the Bloodless Coup. :mad:
Didn't you forget something back on the trail? Maybe left a trace somewhere?
hikerboy57
04-05-2013, 21:17
I was able to speak to ozjacko. he and the others are about a day behind it's possible they may catch up to me I'm supposed to meet rasty at fintana dan monday.
I was able to speak to ozjacko. he and the others are about a day behind it's possible they may catch up to me I'm supposed to meet rasty at fintana dan monday.
Would be cool to meet OZ also.
Wise Old Owl
04-05-2013, 21:23
The owl has just posted this application for Rutgers University to coach basketball... To toughen them up I will be yelling "I don't Know what you have been told".... and running the team up the trail!
Sarcasm the elf
04-05-2013, 22:52
Oh boy, what is WOO up to now?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rye3f5xgp50&sns=em
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rye3f5xgp50&sns=em
Just got to noc.staying here for the night. yesterday was crazy. frozen rain tree limbs and trees crashing down.
HB, I bet the jump off was a lot fun going down in the ice. When I went down it in the summer the thoughts going through my mind were I sure would hate to be doing this with snow and ice. :eek:
BirdBrain
04-06-2013, 08:57
the wind blows too hard
I must go for my slow run
July is too far off
HikerMom58
04-06-2013, 09:13
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s480x480/539095_234448843367344_1324593993_n.jpg
Good morning everyone! This is for you WOO! I'm off and running to meet up with Cedar Tree for a shuttle... latter... loving the updates from the Silly Walkers!!!!
coach lou
04-06-2013, 09:23
Overload and I are on are way to Cat Rocks..................pics later:sun
BirdBrain
04-06-2013, 09:33
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s480x480/539095_234448843367344_1324593993_n.jpg
Good morning everyone! This is for you WOO! I'm off and running to meet up with Cedar Tree for a shuttle... latter... loving the updates from the Silly Walkers!!!!
Are you friends with everyone!? Tell CT thank you for the Packa. I have thanked him already, but once more will not hurt.
HikerMom58
04-06-2013, 12:48
Are you friends with everyone!? Tell CT thank you for the Packa. I have thanked him already, but once more will not hurt.
I wish I could be friends with everyone! He's a nice guy. I'll text him that you are enjoying the Packa. I prob. won't see him again till the fall... I won't be at Trail Days this year! :( CT said this will be his 13th year of going to Trail Days, I believe. :)
FatHead64
04-06-2013, 13:56
Well, sorry it took so long to get this posted. Tuesday AM where the AT crosses I70, near the Baltimore Pike access. My daughter and I are the ones going to do the High Country Pathway in May.20975
Mountain Mike
04-06-2013, 14:12
Well, sorry it took so long to get this posted. Tuesday AM where the AT crosses I70, near the Baltimore Pike access. My daughter and I are the ones going to do the High Country Pathway in May.20975
Nice pic FH. Worth the wait.
HikerMom58
04-06-2013, 16:40
Nice pic FH. Worth the wait.
Agree!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D
Train Wreck
04-06-2013, 19:25
Well, sorry it took so long to get this posted. Tuesday AM where the AT crosses I70, near the Baltimore Pike access. My daughter and I are the ones going to do the High Country Pathway in May.20975
I remember that overpass crossing! It's very close to a really grungy biker bar! Don't take your daughter in there without checking out the ambience (and the jukebox play list) first :eek: Seriously. Don't ask how I know :o
FatHead64
04-06-2013, 19:29
Well, sorry it took so long to get this posted. Tuesday AM where the AT crosses I70, near the Baltimore Pike access. My daughter and I are the ones going to do the High Country Pathway in May.20975
I remember that overpass crossing! It's very close to a really grungy biker bar! Don't take your daughter in there without checking out the ambience (and the jukebox play list) first :eek: Seriously. Don't ask how I know :o
My wife wouldn't be going for that!
Did the semis honk for you, too?
Train Wreck
04-06-2013, 19:33
My wife wouldn't be going for that!
Did the semis honk for you, too?
I don't remember. It was early summer when we went, and the overpass tunnel was pretty overgrown with vines and stuff.
FatHead64
04-06-2013, 20:25
I don't remember. It was early summer when we went, and the overpass tunnel was pretty overgrown with vines and stuff.
Yeah - I can see that. The first section or two is already. But they let some scouts (I assume) have it while we were coming down the blue path.
HikerMom58
04-06-2013, 20:34
CM just posted THIS:
"A LOT of hikers are sick with similar symptoms just south of Erwin. 5 of 6 hikers that stayed at Little Laurel Shelter are now sick. Several are holed up at Hogback tonight. I am tented at Hogback but didn't even touch the picnic table.
I am going to guess that this a norovirus but I am not expert."
Has anyone heard how OZ is feeling? I hope he didn't get it! The suspected places of the infection is: Little Laurel Shelter, Hogback and Flint Mt. Shelter. Stay away from Uncle Johnny's in Erwin is the word as well. I wonder if someone should post a thread about this?
I am happy to be back home. Hi Everyone.
HikerMom58
04-06-2013, 20:53
Hi Storm.... welcome home!! How was ur golf trip?
Well, sorry it took so long to get this posted. Tuesday AM where the AT crosses I70, near the Baltimore Pike access. My daughter and I are the ones going to do the High Country Pathway in May.20975
Nice Pic! :D :D
BirdBrain
04-06-2013, 22:13
Has anyone seen RocketSocks? I used to have a friend named RocketSocks. He appears to be gone or something.
Another Kevin
04-06-2013, 22:56
He's now the one sock formerly known as RocketSocks.
(And I think I must support him in the change. I intend to change my WB name if a trail name ever finds me. Right now I don't have a trail name, I'm just another Kevin.)
BirdBrain
04-06-2013, 22:57
One Sock??? Never heard of him.
Hi Storm.... welcome home!! How was ur golf trip?
Very nice weather, played without a jacket Friday. Didn't shoot too well, in the 90's both days. It's still early, should drop a few strokes during the summer. Great driving weather, no rain out or back.
splinter in my foot
in a tub of Epsom salt
ought to soak my head
BirdBrain
04-07-2013, 07:52
splinter in my foot
in a tub of Epsom salt
ought to soak my head
A hike in July
Is like a splinter in my mind
Only cure is ahead
FatHead64
04-07-2013, 08:03
A hike in July
Is like a splinter in my mind
Only cure is ahead
Haiku lessons now
Five, Seven, Five is the rule
Remove socks to count....:banana
rocketsocks
04-07-2013, 08:04
thinking of changing my name to Sybil, but we cant agree.
FatHead64
04-07-2013, 08:07
thinking of changing my name to Sybil, but we cant agree.
What about Ziggy? what with your sig line and all...
BirdBrain
04-07-2013, 08:07
Haiku lessons now
Five, Seven, Five is the rule
Remove socks to count....:banana
Oops, miscounted on 2nd line. I have seen to versions (words and syllables). My one before this fit both rules. I could not come up with a 1 syllable word for July, so I was going for 5,7,5 syllables.
BirdBrain
04-07-2013, 08:09
What about Ziggy? what with your sig line and all...
Who are you talking to? On a related note: Have you seen RS lately.
FatHead64
04-07-2013, 08:10
Who are you talking to? On a related note: Have you seen RS lately.
I really don't know who I am talking to - might be myself. We get into arguments sometimes. I usually lose...
RS - wasn't she (:D) banned or something?
rocketsocks
04-07-2013, 08:12
Who are you talking to? On a related note: Have you seen RS lately.I'm here! hey BB over here! can't you see me...[oh gosh what have i done] who'll feed my ego...ugh!
FatHead64
04-07-2013, 08:14
I'm here! hey BB over here! can't you see me...[oh gosh what have i done] who'll feed my ego...ugh!
Hey BB - do you hear a noise???
rocketsocks
04-07-2013, 08:16
this is like a bad Lost "Lost in Space" Lost episode...ooooh Nooooo!
BirdBrain
04-07-2013, 08:19
Hey BB - do you hear a noise???
No noise. Just ringing in my ears. Some say that means someone is talking about you. I know better. My condition is Pulsatile Tinnitus caused by multiple concussions. Oops... now people know what ails me.
FatHead64
04-07-2013, 08:24
No noise. Just ringing in my ears. Some say that means someone is talking about you. I know better. My condition is Pulsatile Tinnitus caused by multiple concussions. Oops... now people know what ails me.
Note to self - hears things that aren't there....
BirdBrain
04-07-2013, 08:27
Note to self - hears things that aren't there....
I miss RS. Why did he leave? Where did he go? I like it to hang around strange people. It almost makes me look normal. Hmm.. I can see a new signature in my future.
FatHead64
04-07-2013, 08:28
I miss RS. Why did he leave? Where did he go? I like it to hang around strange people. It almost makes me look normal. Hmm.. I can see a new signature in my future.
He was kind of jaunty, wasn't he? He left and this crepescular fellow OS started hanging around...
BirdBrain
04-07-2013, 08:37
He was kind of jaunty, wasn't he? He left and this crepescular fellow OS started hanging around...
I have heard of this OS guy. He sounds rather obtuse. Not like RS at all.
Signature done. Might refine.
FatHead64
04-07-2013, 08:39
I have heard of this OS guy. He sounds rather obtuse. Not like RS at all.
Signature done. Might refine.
Tesla, huh? Guy who causes an earthquake in Colorado? And has an unnuatural fear of large, spherical objects (like the Earth)? Hmmm...strange people is right....
Wise Old Owl
04-07-2013, 08:41
RS still PM's his health isn't 100 %
Old Hiker
04-07-2013, 08:42
this is like a bad Lost "Lost in Space" Lost episode...ooooh Nooooo!
There were GOOD episodes???
FatHead64
04-07-2013, 08:43
There were GOOD episodes???
Danger!!! Danger Will Robinson....DANGER!!!!!
Old Hiker
04-07-2013, 08:44
Danger!!! Danger Will Robinson....DANGER!!!!!
Only to your future acting career!!
BirdBrain
04-07-2013, 08:45
Tesla, huh? Guy who causes an earthquake in Colorado? And has an unnuatural fear of large, spherical objects (like the Earth)? Hmmm...strange people is right....
Very strange person indeed. However, I would argue his inventions have more influence of this planet than any 4 other people you could name combined. I picked 4 because I have an obsession with that number. Tesla had an obsession with the number 3. Which is why we have 3 phase, 60 cycle, 120 volt electricity. It should be noted that he was a free thinker. Not all claims of the man are real. Many are put in place to discredit him. Einstein is pretty easy to bash if you look at his life as well as his "thought experiments". I could think of all kinds of neat things too and call it science.
Wise Old Owl
04-07-2013, 08:46
thinking of changing my name to Sybil, but we cant agree.
the owl would like to say whotty whoo to the voices on the left!
BirdBrain
04-07-2013, 08:47
Hey! Where are all the strange people. I am sticking out too much in this crowd.
RS still PM's his health isn't 100 %
RS changed his user name to One Sock. Train Wreck and Bird Brain are bored and are being mean to RS aka OS. :D
BirdBrain
04-07-2013, 08:48
the owl would like to say whotty whoo to the voices on the left!
Great analogy. Sybil was a complete work of fiction passed off as fact to drive an fake agenda.
FatHead64
04-07-2013, 08:49
Very strange person indeed. However, I would argue his inventions have more influence of this planet than any 4 other people you could name combined. I picked 4 because I have an obsession with that number. Tesla had an obsession with the number 3. Which is why we have 3 phase, 60 cycle, 120 volt electricity. It should be noted that he was a free thinker. Not all claims of the man are real. Many are put in place to discredit him. Einstein is pretty easy to bash if you look at his life as well as his "thought experiments". I could think of all kinds of neat things too and call it science.
My personal favorite is George Washington Carver - now THAT is a man who had a passion for what he did. Besides the hiker favorite of Peanut Butter, he had a heart for children in 3rd world areas and invented powdered milk to help them nutritionally. And I think he had more patents than Edison. I know he did turn down a job offer from Henry Ford for 10X his salary because he still had a heart for the teaching and Tuskegee. I'll put him up.
BirdBrain
04-07-2013, 08:52
Edison is another fraud. He was the Ronco of his age. History was kind to him because he had a nice name, unlike Tesla. Prejudice abounds. Gotta run. Sunday....
See y'all later. I'm going hiking from Steacoah Gap to Davenport Gap. I got half of HB's groceries so he better catch up yo me or I'm eating his oatmeal. :D
HikerMom58
04-07-2013, 09:04
See y'all later. I'm going hiking from Steacoah Gap to Davenport Gap. I got half of HB's groceries so he better catch up yo me or I'm eating his oatmeal. :D
Have fun Rasty!!
See y'all later. I'm going hiking from Steacoah Gap to Davenport Gap. I got half of HB's groceries so he better catch up yo me or I'm eating his oatmeal. :D
Have fun Rasty!!
Thanks! Do me a favor and pick on Train Wreck a little. She is getting bored.
BirdBrain
04-07-2013, 09:14
Thanks! Do me a favor and pick on Train Wreck a little. She is getting bored.
I am not sure if you have noticed, but I am picking on TW. I am doing everything I can to derail her poll into a tread drift abyss. My latest attempt is to start a denning vs hibernation debate.
In the spirit of the day, I must confess: I am more than okay with RS (the name change and the person).
Hey! Where are all the strange people. I am sticking out too much in this crowd.
lurking......
Train Wreck
04-07-2013, 09:32
thinking of changing my name to Sybil, but we cant agree.
I don't like having her around. She's not all that fun to hang out with anyhow, always crawling under stuff. Knocked over my pink stool twice last week.
Train Wreck
04-07-2013, 09:38
I am not sure if you have noticed, but I am picking on TW. I am doing everything I can to derail her poll into a tread drift abyss. My latest attempt is to start a denning vs hibernation debate.
In the spirit of the day, I must confess: I am more than okay with RS (the name change and the person).
I noticed your reference to hammered squirrels and skipped over the rest of your post. Nonsense like that doesn't belong in a serious poll!
Train Wreck
04-07-2013, 09:52
See y'all later. I'm going hiking from Steacoah Gap to Davenport Gap. I got half of HB's groceries so he better catch up yo me or I'm eating his oatmeal. :D
Have fun and check in with us whenever you get the chance :)
Hey! Where are all the strange people. I am sticking out too much in this crowd.
I'm still hanging around.
FatHead64
04-07-2013, 11:30
I am not sure if you have noticed, but I am picking on TW. I am doing everything I can to derail her poll into a tread drift abyss. My latest attempt is to start a denning vs hibernation debate.
In the spirit of the day, I must confess: I am more than okay with RS (the name change and the person).
Well, I tried to derail you into a Carver vs. Tesla and got nothin'!
FatHead64
04-07-2013, 11:31
Well, I tried to derail you into a Carver vs. Tesla and got nothin'!
You even had the whole time I was at church running sound to pick on me! I'm quoting myself.....
Train Wreck
04-07-2013, 12:12
Well, I tried to derail you into a Carver vs. Tesla and got nothin'!
Subject matter is way too esoteric for the vast majority of cafe morons! You both definitely need more face time in the cafe so you can dumb down your conversations appropriately! :D
Train Wreck
04-07-2013, 12:12
Well, I tried to derail you into a Carver vs. Tesla and got nothin'!
Topic suggestions..
How exactly do you hammer a squirrel again?
FatHead64
04-07-2013, 12:37
Topic suggestions..
How exactly do you hammer a squirrel again?
With a squirrel-a-pult, of course. Those have to be some of the funniest videos I have ever seen!
slow mind
04-07-2013, 12:39
You grab your toolbox, head for squirrel country, get one by the tail and let em' have it.
slow mind
04-07-2013, 12:40
I have a Squirrel-a-pult! They learn very quickly.
FatHead64
04-07-2013, 12:45
I have a Squirrel-a-pult! They learn very quickly.
............:banana
Mountain Mike
04-07-2013, 13:44
With this warm weather I'm concerned about the animals outside the cafe...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=D5E5TjkDvU0
BirdBrain
04-07-2013, 13:56
You even had the whole time I was at church running sound to pick on me! I'm quoting myself.....
I would have... maybe... I was in church too though.