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[rocketsocks]

I took this to post for our queen in honor of her troops21164


and this for the rest of our men in Blue and Gray21165


8 scout troops from Connecticut were there. This young scouter was reading The Gettysburg Address21166



Our tour group with Abe21167Lou, love the pics, nice lookin tour group too, hehe glad yall had fun, it is a very strange and humble place, though it's been years since I've been there.

[rocketsocks]

I can't decide where to hike next...

1) Couch to Fridge 4000 times (11.85 miles)
2) Davenport Gap to Carvers Gap (137 miles)
3) Springer to Fontana (166 miles)
4) North Korean border to Anchorage Alaska (Kim Jung and I would have a fun hike)
5) BMT in 3 sectionsWhy don't you just pack up and take the show on the road like your buddy, hehe. hey where's these pics I keep hearin about?

[Rasty]

I can't decide where to hike next...

1) Couch to Fridge 4000 times (11.85 miles)
2) Davenport Gap to Carvers Gap (137 miles)
3) Springer to Fontana (166 miles)
4) North Korean border to Anchorage Alaska (Kim Jung and I would have a fun hike)
5) BMT in 3 sectionsWhy don't you just pack up and take the show on the road like your buddy, hehe. hey where's these pics I keep hearin about?

On my gallery.

[rocketsocks]

RS, glad you got there to enjoy some spring weather. :)
I wonder if they sell old trade-in furniture at low rates for target practice?Well the dumpster looked all shot to hell, though I didn't get a pick...never accured to me.....


You know I was thinking if we merged his acronyms (OS inside of RS) he could be ROSS. :rolleyes:A fine Scottish name...


Or SORS? ........A fine name for the start of a hot spot/blister/ and while i have no blisters, I've been sleeping for two days......


Ugh, I remember that section very well...upper 80's and hot sun beating off the rocks as we scrambled up them. You took on a pretty rugged 36-mile stretch for an early season hike.
Nice legs, btw :D **leering and oogling**I always seem to bite off more than I can chew......It's part of my personality, the legs are just a throw in for the shoes...


Wait... Wha??? Skip lurking for a couple days and find One Sock gone and Rocketsocks back??? Did he finally find the one the dryer ate?:confused:While I did not find any lost socks, I recently found a ton of musscle I didn't know I had...still can't believe it. :welcomeTo white blaze


Rocketsocks aka One Sock was suffering from an identity crisis. We merely facilitated an intervention :D

Welcome to the cafe! Not even going to try to pronounce your name :)But I'm better now....and look Ma no meds....

[rocketsocks]

On my gallery.Oh, cool, I'll check em out, glad you guy's got a chance to go hiking together.

[coach lou]

Lou, love the pics, nice lookin tour group too, hehe glad yall had fun, it is a very strange and humble place, though it's been years since I've been there.


I ended up not walking on Monday, crappy in the morning. We went to the new visitor center and Cemetery Hill and the National Cemetery. It was a good day of touring.

[rocketsocks]

Oh, cool, I'll check em out, glad you guy's got a chance to go hiking together.Real nice photos Rasty....I think you boy's had it a little colder than we did up here.


I ended up not walking on Monday, crappy in the morning. We went to the new visitor center and Cemetery Hill and the National Cemetery. It was a good day of touring.I'm gonna have to get out there again, my buddy is doing a re-enactment there this July? for the 150th.



I'm grouping my comments to reduce my post count...and give the other kids a chance to catch up, hehe hehe huh!

[Wise Old Owl]

http://www.tribbleagency.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Yuengling.jpg

[atmilkman]

http://www.tribbleagency.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Yuengling.jpg
Are the G's silent as in gnu?

[Wise Old Owl]

well no.... I just wanted to express I was here... and listening not lurking...

[atmilkman]

well no.... I just wanted to express I was here... and listening not lurking...
You could also have typed - well gno...... and been phonetically correct.

[coach lou]

http://www.tribbleagency.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Yuengling.jpg


Real nice photos Rasty....I think you boy's had it a little colder than we did up here.

I'm gonna have to get out there again, my buddy is doing a re-enactment there this July? for the 150th.



I'm grouping my comments to reduce my post count...and give the other kids a chance to catch up, hehe hehe huh!

Overload first tried to get us a campsite for the 150th......Booked solid for miles around. She was told that they expected over 3 million for the anniversary. Who knows if that included reinactors. I can't even imagine the 180,000 troops in the battle getting around that town for four days!!!!!!!! It would be quite a site of all those people trying to get around the Auto Tour, and the Visitor center movie house has maybe 100 seats! No thank you 'Socks, In July no less! Take pics for us!!:)

.....and yes, did enjoy the native brew.....................................can't get it in Ct.

[aficion]

Overload first tried to get us a campsite for the 150th......Booked solid for miles around. She was told that they expected over 3 million for the anniversary. Who knows if that included reinactors. I can't even imagine the 180,000 troops in the battle getting around that town for four days!!!!!!!! It would be quite a site of all those people trying to get around the Auto Tour, and the Visitor center movie house has maybe 100 seats! No thank you 'Socks, In July no less! Take pics for us!!:)

.....and yes, did enjoy the native brew.....................................can't get it in Ct.

Yet another good reason to move south.:cool:

[Astro]

Thanks but that ain't it. It was an older country singer singing about how he and his grandson used to do things and how they were like 2 rebels or something like that on the run or something. I had it and accidentally deleted it. i think HB posted it originally.

MM, it only 35,000 posts here in the Cafe. I am sure you will find it. ;)

[Astro]

MM, this may not be it, but definitely worth a listen.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=CtxmgBYlrTs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=CtxmgBYlrTs

[Astro]

MM, Another good Grandpa song...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlSS52-Ite0&feature=player_detailpage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlSS52-Ite0&feature=player_detailpage

[Astro]

MM, the other two were from memory, this one I just found via search. Never heard before and not professional, but still interesting.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ky0OcdW8OY&feature=player_detailpage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ky0OcdW8OY&feature=player_detailpage

[atmilkman]

Hey MM, Astro - I found it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=aGxSuU9ymYw

[rocketsocks]

Overload first tried to get us a campsite for the 150th......Booked solid for miles around. She was told that they expected over 3 million for the anniversary. Who knows if that included reinactors. I can't even imagine the 180,000 troops in the battle getting around that town for four days!!!!!!!! It would be quite a site of all those people trying to get around the Auto Tour, and the Visitor center movie house has maybe 100 seats! No thank you 'Socks, In July no less! Take pics for us!!:)

.....and yes, did enjoy the native brew.....................................can't get it in Ct.He told me there is supposed to be 9,000 re-enactors....that's a ton of black powder......and no parking spots.

[Astro]

He told me there is supposed to be 9,000 re-enactors....that's a ton of black powder......and no parking spots.

Guess the spectators will have to walk a little, sorta like the soldiers had to 150 years ago.

[coach lou]

Guess the spectators will have to walk a little, sorta like the soldiers had to 150 years ago.

A little......I would imagine shuttles from Shippensburg College parking lots!

[Storm]

Dang, can't let three hours go by without a post, HB would roll over in his tent.

[rocketsocks]

Guess the spectators will have to walk a little, sorta like the soldiers had to 150 years ago.I think he said there is a muster point and many will be bussed in.

[Astro]

Dang, can't let three hours go by without a post, HB would roll over in his tent.

Must be the Queen's fault. ;)

[Rasty]

Must be the Queen's fault. ;)

Sounds good to me!

[hikerboy57]

Im at hogback ridge shelter.erein on Sunday
.just met karma

[hikerboy57]

Erwin on sunday

[Astro]

Erwin on sunday
Awesome! Now you are past where I left off last summer, and covering what I will do this summer. :sun
I trust the weather has been better for you lately.

[hikerboy57]

Rain today.sunny for the next 5 days

[Rasty]

Rain today.sunny for the next 5 days

Don't forget to camp at Bradley Gap (Just before Hump mountain) if the weather cooperates.

[rocketsocks]

Sup HB, tell Karma i said hey.

[Another Kevin]

Wow, HB, you're making tracks. I think you've outrun the guys you came with for good now. When you get back to the Northeast you'll give 1azarus a run for his money!

[Mountain Mike]

Roan/Hump Mountains were one of my favorite sections of the trail. Hump Mt reminded me of the end scene from sound of music. Was windy as heck though. Had to tape off the ends of mu shoulder strap adjustments to keep them from beating up my face!

[atmilkman]

Your only a day behind Karma. She's at Deep Gap.


Im at hogback ridge shelter.erein on Sunday
.just met karma
Tell Karma I said hey.

[Sarcasm the elf]

Has anyone heard from Jacko? I haven't seen an upstate to his trail journal in a week.

Doesn't he know that his primary job on the trail is to report back and entertain us? :banana

[Mountain Mike]

Has anyone heard from Jacko? I haven't seen an upstate to his trail journal in a week.

Doesn't he know that his primary job on the trail is to report back and entertain us? :bananaHaven't heard from him or mention of him in AA or Wilson's journals.

[Wise Old Owl]

I am interested in OZ as well


FYI for you older folk I AM 52 TODAY.

[rocketsocks]

:confused:
I am interested in OZ as well
Well a happy birthday to you mark, another year older and a mother year wiser, life is darn good!

FYI for you older folk I AM 52 TODAY.

[rocketsocks]

Ok that didn't work well... Happy birthday mark. Posting from my iPod, it's slow goin

[Mountain Mike]

Happy birthday WOO. Seems like just yesterday you were just a 21200

[Capt Nat]

Happy Birthday Mr. OWL!!!!!!!

[rocketsocks]

I keep getting kicked out by the server here at b&n.... Ugh!
friday night is bookstore night

[Mountain Mike]

I keep getting kicked out by the server here at b&n.... Ugh!
friday night is bookstore night
Didn't you see the sign "Please leave Backpacks outside."

[atmilkman]

Happy Birthday WOO!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=6z-082qaYOo

[Rasty]

I keep getting kicked out by the server here at b&n.... Ugh!
friday night is bookstore night

I think there is a glitch with Whiteblaze around post #34538. I got forced closed on the mobile app.

[Another Kevin]

Has anyone heard from Jacko? I haven't seen an upstate to his trail journal in a week.

Doesn't he know that his primary job on the trail is to report back and entertain us? :banana

Either Army Ant or WILSON! mentioned Invisible sometime during this week. I presume father and son are still together.

Anyone heard from Infidel? Did his bout with hypothermia (mentioned in his own journal and Rash's) end his hike?

[OzJacko]

Missing persons report.
Myself, Invisible Man, Army Ant and Wilson are currently settled in to a hostel in downtown Asheville.
Mother Teresa (our shuttle driver for this sidetrip) is with family - this is her town.
I have been remiss on TJ's and here as I have had no service on my SAP since Gatlinburg.
We are at Hot Springs but due to Trail Fest there (including 14 "Warrior Hike" hikers and supporters) no rooms are available there.
We are returning tomorrow and will tent Saturday night and resume hiking Sunday morning.
Invisible has worked out our daily mileage as over 13 miles a day (provided you don't count zeroes in which case it is about 8).:p

[atmilkman]

Missing persons report.
Myself, Invisible Man, Army Ant and Wilson are currently settled in to a hostel in downtown Asheville.
Mother Teresa (our shuttle driver for this sidetrip) is with family - this is her town.
I have been remiss on TJ's and here as I have had no service on my SAP since Gatlinburg.
We are at Hot Springs but due to Trail Fest there (including 14 "Warrior Hike" hikers and supporters) no rooms are available there.
We are returning tomorrow and will tent Saturday night and resume hiking Sunday morning.
Invisible has worked out our daily mileage as over 13 miles a day (provided you don't count zeroes in which case it is about 8).:p
Good to hear from you. Hope all is going well with the respiratory system.

[Rasty]

Missing persons report.
Myself, Invisible Man, Army Ant and Wilson are currently settled in to a hostel in downtown Asheville.
Mother Teresa (our shuttle driver for this sidetrip) is with family - this is her town.
I have been remiss on TJ's and here as I have had no service on my SAP since Gatlinburg.
We are at Hot Springs but due to Trail Fest there (including 14 "Warrior Hike" hikers and supporters) no rooms are available there.
We are returning tomorrow and will tent Saturday night and resume hiking Sunday morning.
Invisible has worked out our daily mileage as over 13 miles a day (provided you don't count zeroes in which case it is about 8).:p

How did you like the Smokies?

[atmilkman]

Either Army Ant or WILSON! mentioned Invisible sometime during this week. I presume father and son are still together.

Anyone heard from Infidel? Did his bout with hypothermia (mentioned in his own journal and Rash's) end his hike?
This is the last I got from Infidel.
http://timontheat.blogspot.com/

[Mountain Mike]

Great to hear from you Oz. I missed shipping out care package to Hot Springs, fricink snow storms here! I will mail it to Damascus.

[OzJacko]

How did you like the Smokies?
Loved the Smokies - hated the climbs (chest better at the end but hard early), detested most of the shelters - I don't think a non privy game plan works.

[OzJacko]

Great to hear from you Oz. I missed shipping out care package to Hot Springs, fricink snow storms here! I will mail it to Damascus.
No worries Mike.
Hope you can find spring one day soon.
Amazing walking into it coming out of the Smokies.

[Mountain Mike]

Have you seen ramps yet? Cross between wild onion & garlic. I love them. Should be around about now.

[OzJacko]

Have you seen ramps yet? Cross between wild onion & garlic. I love them. Should be around about now.
I looked at a book on Appalachian flowers in Mother T's car today and think I have seen them, but have not tried any.
Doubt that I will - I am not gastronomically adventurous.

[HikerMom58]

I looked at a book on Appalachian flowers in Mother T's car today and think I have seen them, but have not tried any.
Doubt that I will - I am not gastronomically adventurous.
Good to hear from you oz!

[OzJacko]

Good to hear from you oz!
Good to be able to check in HM.
I have to admit, I considered going home this morning - leaving Invisible to go on without me.
Very homesick at the moment but my wife and Invisible have convinced me I should stay.

[HikerMom58]

Good to be able to check in HM.
I have to admit, I considered going home this morning - leaving Invisible to go on without me.
Very homesick at the moment but my wife and Invisible have convinced me I should stay.
That is completely understandable oz....you have had a lot of unexpected situations thrown at you from the start of ur hike as well. We think of you often and wish you the best. Invisible is a good support for you along with your wife, it doesn't get much better than that! :)

[OzJacko]

That is completely understandable oz....you have had a lot of unexpected situations thrown at you from the start of ur hike as well. We think of you often and wish you the best. Invisible is a good support for you along with your wife, it doesn't get much better than that! :)
Thanks HM!
Popping in and out here while updating journal (bare facts mostly) and posting pics to it.
Just selected all the pics I want to post (I post about 10%) and am about to upload. Will edit in comments later.
What I'm lacking in journal info I try to provide in pics.

[OzJacko]

Just finished captioning my trail journal pics.
They probably are more informative than my journal entries.

[rocketsocks]

Hey Oz....goin on?

[rocketsocks]

Didn't you see the sign "Please leave Backpacks outside."How'd they know I was hiker trash....I didn't hit em up for anything free....cept wifi, and an outlet, coffee...maybe it was the tent that did it, it only took up half the Ilse.


I think there is a glitch with Whiteblaze around post #34538. I got forced closed on the mobile app.you got that right.....

[Wise Old Owl]

Good Morning... thanks for all the well wishes... I was watching the turn of events in Boston and the big shocker this morning ... they did not Miranda the suspect last night...

[atmilkman]

Good Morning... thanks for all the well wishes... I was watching the turn of events in Boston and the big shocker this morning ... they did not Miranda the suspect last night...
Are you watching right now. They are explaining in detail as to why not. He may even be tried in military court as war criminal.

[Kobayashi_Maru]

Its not like a lone crazy person going on a killing spree or a bank robber. These guys might be part of a organization with more plans to kill/hurt more of the general population. We must and should be able to question/interrogate him to find out, to try and prevent future attacks.

[hobby]

Just finished captioning my trail journal pics.
They probably are more informative than my journal entries.

keepin' up with y'all----good to hear all is OK

[Wise Old Owl]

Are you watching right now. They are explaining in detail as to why not. He may even be tried in military court as war criminal.

Yes this news junkie of an owl has radio and two tv's going... I was just in shock about it after watching all those lost years of cops and robber shows... this has only done once before. I admit I am glued to the set, between the unfortunate blast in Waco, the flood in Illinois, and Boston. And FYI why the hell would anyone put a retirement home and a playground next to a fertilizer tank? All the houses were leveled in several directions.

[Driver8]

Wow, HB, you're making tracks. I think you've outrun the guys you came with for good now. When you get back to the Northeast you'll give 1azarus a run for his money!

1azarus is a machine: I think he gets his name from the fact that, while normal mortals are still descending one mountain, he's moved on to climbing the next, rising again, as it were. ...

Andy: You gonna hike the whole shootin' match? Just the parts you've not done before! I'm proud of you, rooting for you the whole way - exciting!

[Driver8]

Good to be able to check in HM.
I have to admit, I considered going home this morning - leaving Invisible to go on without me.
Very homesick at the moment but my wife and Invisible have convinced me I should stay.

So nice to get your update, Jacko. You're doing great! Just remember, almost everyone on these long distance hikes has their down days, times of low mood - it's like real life in that. I believe that as the weather improves and spring kicks winter entirely to the curb, with ever more sunshine each day for a couple more months, it'll get better. Also, they say that as you get into VA, the trail gets easier, so the miles will increase, which probably will brighten the spirit, too.

Keep on trucking, Man - you can do it, we're rooting for you! Plus, when computer and SAP allow, you're a great trail journalist. :)

[Driver8]

I am interested in OZ as well


FYI for you older folk I AM 52 TODAY.

Belated Happy Birthday wishes to you, Mr. Owl! Many happy returns! How are you celebrating?

[Wise Old Owl]

All my friends at the bar bought me a round of drinks.... I got a shot of Fireball and sipped it... darn good stuff. My brothers and family had a steak dinner together - fun times.

[Ladytrekker]

Good Morning... thanks for all the well wishes... I was watching the turn of events in Boston and the big shocker this morning ... they did not Miranda the suspect last night...

My son is a lawyer and I have been discussing this with him this morning he thinks they are walking a fine line but I am for whatever it takes to get this punk to talk

[Wise Old Owl]

I agree ...we need to protect law abiding people and unfortunately I have to say it, Massachusetts needs to rethink its lack of a death penalty, America needs to send a strong message.. We have to get tough on the radicals... and the fact that FBI let him go two years ago... shameful.


I just watched two Lawyers and a Mayor on different channels make the same statements and both Lawyers said this is very strange ground not to Miranda the man, also not charge him - so they are building a new strategy here.

[coach lou]

Happy Day to you oh Wise One:sun

[Wise Old Owl]

Thanks Coach - hows life? - Its nice to have a weekend, my grass is a mess and the sun is out...

[atmilkman]

I don't know about miranda rights but this Miranda's right - best way to settle it is with..................

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=yHGPmbu3QNk

[Driver8]

I agree ...we need to protect law abiding people and unfortunately I have to say it, Massachusetts needs to rethink its lack of a death penalty, America needs to send a strong message.. We have to get tough on the radicals... and the fact that FBI let him go two years ago... shameful.


I just watched two Lawyers and a Mayor on different channels make the same statements and both Lawyers said this is very strange ground not to Miranda the man, also not charge him - so they are building a new strategy here.

They're waiting for his condition to stabilize before questioning him, which is step 1. They won't need his cooperation to convict him of crimes he committed in the firefight with the cops - plenty of reliable witnesses to that - and probably not in the bombing, since they have video and photo evidence and his or his brother's admission to the guy they carjacked.

As to the Mirandizing, they can invoke public safety - the keys there being that they want to find out about any other bombs he and his brother may have placed and how to disable them, as well as about whatever network they are tied into; remember, his brother appears to have spent months overseas in or near Chechnya, and during that time the US State Department, I hear in news reports, does not know of his travels. It wouldn't surprise me if he spent that time training with terrorists. So they don't need to Mirandize him right away - and he can always demand to see a lawyer, anyhow. The information he might be able to provide could be very helpful.

As to death penalty, the federal d.p. applies here, as he appears to have committed federal terrorism crimes, which likely would supercede the local Mass crimes - he could be tried for both, of course. I personally see the d.p. as state-sponsored vengeance and oppose it, therefore, on moral grounds.

PS: Sounds like you had a heckuva a good time for your birthday. Mazel tov!

[S'more]

I am interested in OZ as well


FYI for you older folk I AM 52 TODAY.
Happy birthday! I am late, as usual :D

[Wise Old Owl]

PS: Sounds like you had a heckuva a good time for your birthday. Mazel tov!

Good post! great analysis.. Just wish these idiots would stop picking the 17, 18, 19th over the years....

[Train Wreck]

Happy belated birthday, WOO!

[Train Wreck]

I looked at a book on Appalachian flowers in Mother T's car today and think I have seen them, but have not tried any.
Doubt that I will - I am not gastronomically adventurous.

Good decision.
You'll reek for days if you eat ramps. Add the ramp odor to hiker funk and your chances of scoring a successful hitchhike go way down :eek:

[Wise Old Owl]

Thanks Train Wreck... whats new in your neck of the woods?!

[Train Wreck]

Good to be able to check in HM.
I have to admit, I considered going home this morning - leaving Invisible to go on without me.
Very homesick at the moment but my wife and Invisible have convinced me I should stay.

The class of 2013 has had a very rough and bumpy start compared to previous years. Give yourself one more month and see what you think then. You're at the threshold of full spring and the promise of consistent temps, good weather, and easier trail. The intensity, glory and beauty of the southern appalachians in full spring will take your breath away...I promise :)

[Train Wreck]

Thanks Train Wreck... whats new in your neck of the woods?!

nothing much...work issues, schedule issues, yada yada yada.
I was supposed to go hiking in Linville Gorge this weekend but one of my dogs got really sick the night before leaving so that went down the tubes.

[Train Wreck]

How'd they know I was hiker trash....I didn't hit em up for anything free....cept wifi, and an outlet, coffee...maybe it was the tent that did it, it only took up half the Ilse.



I heard it was because a couple of unsavory characters called One Sock and Smike showed up last week and trashed the place and harassed the paying customers. They kept hanging out in the Womens Studies aisle going "Hellooooo, ladiessss" every time someone turned the corner.
It just takes a few people to ruin it for everyone else :mad:

[coach lou]

Thanks Coach - hows life? - Its nice to have a weekend, my grass is a mess and the sun is out...

A nice weekend indeed.....I am checking in just now from my desk @ work! Can't even find the time to lurk.And I just got back from a service for a friend since I was 12 maybe. Franny. He was my dads right hand in a few auto body shops over our lives. I learned to paint from Franny. He was a big fat guy who smoked like a chimney.....while he was painting! The only vegetable he ever ate was Onion Rings, with a dozen Hummells Hot Dogs. But, his health has been bad for years and years. He complained about making it this far. He was a great guy, do anything for you. He helped run the local Bait & Tackle/ Laundramat/ Gas station/ printshop. He was a good guy.
I'm working 'cause I just took 2 days for the Gettysburg Trip, 2 days next week to fish Penns Creek....and then who knows when I may have to drive south for the Proprietor. I have to get some work done!:sun

[Train Wreck]

A nice weekend indeed.....I am checking in just now from my desk @ work! Can't even find the time to lurk.And I just got back from a service for a friend since I was 12 maybe. Franny. He was my dads right hand in a few auto body shops over our lives. I learned to paint from Franny. He was a big fat guy who smoked like a chimney.....while he was painting! The only vegetable he ever ate was Onion Rings, with a dozen Hummells Hot Dogs. But, his health has been bad for years and years. He complained about making it this far. He was a great guy, do anything for you. He helped run the local Bait & Tackle/ Laundramat/ Gas station/ printshop. He was a good guy.
I'm working 'cause I just took 2 days for the Gettysburg Trip, 2 days next week to fish Penns Creek....and then who knows when I may have to drive south for the Proprietor. I have to get some work done!:sun

Sorry to hear about your friend, Coach :(

[Wise Old Owl]

Condolences Coach...Sorry to hear that.... Hope the rest of the weekend goes better...

[coach lou]

Sorry to hear about your friend, Coach :(


Condolences Coach...Sorry to hear that.... Hope the rest of the weekend goes better...

Actually we are rejoicing, he is at rest and truly in a better place. and Boston has returned to some kind of normal, flowers are starting to bloom everywhere.:sun


.......and as I am sitting at my desk ON SATURDAY, AAA has just tow a wreck in................................it is all good!:D

[Driver8]

Sorry about your friend's passing, Coach. I'm overly occupied this weekend, too. Gonna do some sort of short local hike, but am itching to get further afield.

[Driver8]

Sorry about your friend's passing, Coach. I'm overly occupied this weekend, too. Gonna do some sort of short local hike, but am itching to get further afield.

How for is Andy planning to continue on his hike? I'm psyched at how well and how fast he's proceeding, though not at all surprised.

[Rasty]

Sorry about your friend's passing, Coach. I'm overly occupied this weekend, too. Gonna do some sort of short local hike, but am itching to get further afield.

How for is Andy planning to continue on his hike? I'm psyched at how well and how fast he's proceeding, though not at all surprised.

He was planning on going as far as Damascus when we last spoke at Davenport Gap.

[Driver8]

He was planning on going as far as Damascus when we last spoke at Davenport Gap.

That's pretty spiffy. He will have covered a good third of the trail, altogether, counting his previous hikes. Good stuff!

[Sarcasm the elf]

He was planning on going as far as Damascus when we last spoke at Davenport Gap.
Wait, what? Are you saying that Andy still hasn't figured out that he's in the middle of his thru hike?

[coach lou]

That's pretty spiffy. He will have covered a good third of the trail, altogether, counting his previous hikes. Good stuff!


Wait, what? Are you saying that Andy still hasn't figured out that he's in the middle of his thru hike?

If he's still walkin', what are you guys doing Memorial Day ?

[Rasty]

Wait, what? Are you saying that Andy still hasn't figured out that he's in the middle of his thru hike?

I think he's serious about stopping at Damascus and getting a job or something! What a corporate weenie! :banana

[Rasty]

I'm rethinking my meal planning when hiking. No more "Real" food.

Breakfast - 2 to 4 Honey Buns depending on hunger
Lunch - Little Debbie Chocolate waffer cookies, some sausage
Dinner - Coffee, Sausage, Cheese, Chocolate, and maybe another Honey Bun for dessert

[Sarcasm the elf]

I'm rethinking my meal planning when hiking. No more "Real" food.

Breakfast - 2 to 4 Honey Buns depending on hunger
Lunch - Little Debbie Chocolate waffer cookies, some sausage
Dinner - Coffee, Sausage, Cheese, Chocolate, and maybe another Honey Bun for dessert

That much sugary, fatty processed food would send my acid reflux into hyperdrive and likely incapacitate me. :eek:

It hurt just looking at that meal list.

[coach lou]

I'm rethinking my meal planning when hiking. No more "Real" food.

Breakfast - 2 to 4 Honey Buns depending on hunger
Lunch - Little Debbie Chocolate waffer cookies, some sausage
Dinner - Coffee, Sausage, Cheese, Chocolate, and maybe another Honey Bun for dessert

Yummmmmmmy.....space food sticks???

[Wise Old Owl]

I'm rethinking my meal planning when hiking. No more "Real" food.

Breakfast - 2 to 4 Honey Buns depending on hunger
Lunch - Little Debbie Chocolate waffer cookies, some sausage
Dinner - Coffee, Sausage, Cheese, Chocolate, and maybe another Honey Bun for dessert


I'm In.... Are you going to carry that?

[Rasty]

That much sugary, fatty processed food would send my acid reflux into hyperdrive and likely incapacitate me. :eek:

It hurt just looking at that meal list.


Yummmmmmmy.....space food sticks???


I'm In.... Are you going to carry that?

It was everything I was craving on my last hike!

[Train Wreck]

The Big Texas Cinnamon Buns are even better than honey buns.
Did you sleep with your food or bear bag it?

[Wise Old Owl]

For a few here that are not hiking today - can I ask for some non-hiking help?

Name a few objects around the home that carry a government warning for example "Plax mouthwash"


"Tylenol"

[Train Wreck]

For a few here that are not hiking today - can I ask for some non-hiking help?

Name a few objects around the home that carry a government warning for example "Plax mouthwash"

Mattress tags! Do not remove on penalty of death!

[Astro]

I am interested in OZ as well


FYI for you older folk I AM 52 TODAY.

Hey, you should be Wise "Young" Owl. :)

Happy Birthday!!! :banana:clap:banana:clap:banana:clap:banana

[Mountain Mike]

Smoke detector. Contains radioactive material.

[Mountain Mike]

Just about every cleaning product.

[Astro]

I looked at a book on Appalachian flowers in Mother T's car today and think I have seen them, but have not tried any.
Doubt that I will - I am not gastronomically adventurous.

If you can handle vegemite, you can definitely handle this. :rolleyes:

[Astro]

Yes this news junkie of an owl has radio and two tv's going... I was just in shock about it after watching all those lost years of cops and robber shows... this has only done once before. I admit I am glued to the set, between the unfortunate blast in Waco, the flood in Illinois, and Boston. And FYI why the hell would anyone put a retirement home and a playground next to a fertilizer tank? All the houses were leveled in several directions.

Same reason as they do by oil refineries and flood zones ... lower real estate prices.

[Wise Old Owl]

Just about every cleaning product.


Which cleaners? - Smoke Detectors with Americium have disappeared. (answering the above post )

[Train Wreck]

For a few here that are not hiking today - can I ask for some non-hiking help?

Name a few objects around the home that carry a government warning for example "Plax mouthwash"


"Tylenol"



Rental movies
FBI say no makee copies!

[Train Wreck]

Cafe patrons be warned, WOO is contemplating a major crime spree :D

[Astro]

Wait, what? Are you saying that Andy still hasn't figured out that he's in the middle of his thru hike?

I think he knows, he just does not want to admit it until he has completed it. :)

[Astro]

I'm rethinking my meal planning when hiking. No more "Real" food.

Breakfast - 2 to 4 Honey Buns depending on hunger
Lunch - Little Debbie Chocolate waffer cookies, some sausage
Dinner - Coffee, Sausage, Cheese, Chocolate, and maybe another Honey Bun for dessert

Warren Doyle is a big believer in Little Debbie's, the most calories per ounce.

[Astro]

The Big Texas Cinnamon Buns are even better than honey buns.
Did you sleep with your food or bear bag it?

Better and probably more calories too! :cool:

[Wise Old Owl]

wait wait... we are almost the same age Astro....

[Wise Old Owl]

Cafe patrons be warned, WOO is contemplating a major crime spree :D


No I had a nieve woman grasping a baby yelling at me about pesticides in her home... her actions crushed me, it was a week ago and I am dwelling... most pregnant women want me to get the spiders out before the birth.. she had termite infested home...

[aficion]

Aspirin, Bourbon.

[HikerMom58]

Sliding on in here for a minute. Happy belated birthday WOO... you share my son's bday! April 19th is a great day!! :) I just checked out OZ pics!! They are really good and very interesting. I like the secret/private shelter!! So inviting looking.... :)

[Wise Old Owl]

Sliding on in here for a minute. Happy belated birthday WOO... you share my son's bday! April 19th is a great day!! :) I just checked out OZ pics!! They are really good and very interesting. I like the secret/private shelter!! So inviting looking.... :)


Great I'm older thanks - (depressed the clock is ticking) - now focus.... HM what things around the house have a govt warning label ...household products...

[aficion]

Great I'm older thanks - (depressed the clock is ticking) - now focus.... HM what things around the house have a govt warning label ...household products...

Charcoal, propane fuel bottles, bug spray, food(may contain traces of peanuts), etc. etc. etc.

[Rasty]

I'm rethinking my meal planning when hiking. No more "Real" food.

Breakfast - 2 to 4 Honey Buns depending on hunger
Lunch - Little Debbie Chocolate waffer cookies, some sausage
Dinner - Coffee, Sausage, Cheese, Chocolate, and maybe another Honey Bun for dessert

Warren Doyle is a big believer in Little Debbie's, the most calories per ounce.

Little Debbie is my hero!

[Wise Old Owl]

excellent start - Aficion, I am looking for things in the house that people use Anti Antiperspirant (almost all) are deadly if eaten. Tylenol was featured in the movie Fugitive because it kills the liver... etc etc.

Ok I am going pro active to change opinion which is something very hard to do.

[Rasty]

excellent start - Aficion, I am looking for things in the house that people use Anti Antiperspirant (almost all) are deadly if eaten. Tylenol was featured in the movie Fugitive because it kills the liver... etc etc.

Ok I am going pro active to change opinion which is something very hard to do.

Salt is deadly. Kills the most people of any household item.

[aficion]

Happy Birthday, WOO!
You are older now it's true.
Don't you love haiku?

[Wise Old Owl]

yes it causes high blood pressure.. add formaldehyde in trailers, I was looking for the innocuous items.. like cleaners or solvents or body washes. Stuff folk use every day - Soap containing lye... priceless.


21204

I am not trying to gross folk out ... I am asking to get ideas.

[coach lou]

yes it causes high blood pressure.. add formaldehyde in trailers, I was looking for the innocuous items.. like cleaners or solvents or body washes. Stuff folk use every day - Soap containing lye... priceless.


21204

I am not trying to gross folk out ... I am asking to get ideas.

This is nothing.....that toe nail video................wowzie!:eek:

[S'more]

yes it causes high blood pressure.. add formaldehyde in trailers, I was looking for the innocuous items.. like cleaners or solvents or body washes. Stuff folk use every day - Soap containing lye... priceless.


21204

I am not trying to gross folk out ... I am asking to get ideas.

anything aerosol.

[aficion]

yes it causes high blood pressure.. add formaldehyde in trailers, I was looking for the innocuous items.. like cleaners or solvents or body washes. Stuff folk use every day - Soap containing lye... priceless.




21204

I am not trying to gross folk out ... I am asking to get ideas.

Silicone caulk.

[Wise Old Owl]

Silicone caulk.

Huh surprise ,,, why?

[Astro]

wait wait... we are almost the same age Astro....

That is why I am saying you are "Young", not Old. :)

[aficion]

Huh surprise ,,, why?

Warning: Uncured product causes irritation. See back panel before using.

Of course, being older than you, I cannot read the back panel, even with my glasses. Old eyes, fine print.

[Astro]

Not hiking related, but after all this is the Cafe. I would strongly recommend going to see 42 if you have not already.

http://42movie.warnerbros.com/

[Astro]

Not hiking related, but after all this is the Cafe. I would strongly recommend going to see 42 if you have not already.

http://42movie.warnerbros.com/

TW, please do not go expecting Harrison Ford to be like Indiana Jones, Hans Solo, Jack Ryan, etc.. He plays Branch Rickey, a great character, but probably not exactly eye candy from a female perspective.

[Wise Old Owl]

wait... no wait I like Harrison Ford... before he was a high flying crazy ass stupid bigot....


EDIT - I was thinking Mel Gibson got them mixed up!

[Wise Old Owl]

Ok back on subject here is a lye burn in soap..

21205

[Another Kevin]

That much sugary, fatty processed food would send my acid reflux into hyperdrive and likely incapacitate me. :eek:

It hurt just looking at that meal list.

Yup. Famotidine is on my "must carry" list of meds. (It also has an off-label use, potentiating Benadryl for allergic reactions.)

[Old Hiker]

For a few here that are not hiking today - can I ask for some non-hiking help?

Name a few objects around the home that carry a government warning for example "Plax mouthwash"


"Tylenol"

Guv'mint conspiracy here: http://www.dhmo.org/facts.html

Not a SINGLE warning label about this deadly substance - big money talks, evidently.

[Wise Old Owl]

Uh bed time,,, good night folks, you get the idea,, I will read the posts in the morning... come up with ideas!

[Train Wreck]

TW, please do not go expecting Harrison Ford to be like Indiana Jones, Hans Solo, Jack Ryan, etc.. He plays Branch Rickey, a great character, but probably not exactly eye candy from a female perspective.

Are you implying I'm so shallow that I would be swayed by the mere sight of a ruggedly handsome face and equally rugged physique?
....you're right :o

[Train Wreck]

Apparently I am the only person on WB who thinks it is entirely ok for a 70 year old guy to skip the approach trail on his first ever hike on the AT when he's never done it before, only plans to do a long section hike this time around, and has been very honest about his lack of experience up to this point :confused:

[coach lou]

Apparently I am the only person on WB who thinks it is entirely ok for a 70 year old guy to skip the approach trail on his first ever hike on the AT when he's never done it before, only plans to do a long section hike this time around, and has been very honest about his lack of experience up to this point :confused:

I would ask Oz how the weather was looking for that 70something hiker?

[Astro]

Are you implying I'm so shallow that I would be swayed by the mere sight of a ruggedly handsome face and equally rugged physique?
....you're right :o

TW, I would never say you were shallow, but I do remember all those post about DDL. ;)

[Astro]

Apparently I am the only person on WB who thinks it is entirely ok for a 70 year old guy to skip the approach trail on his first ever hike on the AT when he's never done it before, only plans to do a long section hike this time around, and has been very honest about his lack of experience up to this point :confused:

The approach trail is NOT part of the AT. You are welcome to hike it you like, but no one should give anyone grief if you don't.

[Train Wreck]

TW, I would never say you were shallow, but I do remember all those post about DDL. ;)

I remember DDL :D

[HikerMom58]

Calling it a night :) ... I REALLY miss Bird Brain! Night everyone!

[Train Wreck]

The approach trail is NOT part of the AT. You are welcome to hike it you like, but no one should give anyone grief if you don't.

I changed my mind. I think EVERYBODY should be required to hike the approach trail or not be allowed to proceed past the hiker plaque on Springer summit. And have a ridge runner stationed there to assure compliance :D

[Train Wreck]

Calling it a night :) ... I REALLY miss Bird Brain! Night everyone!

Is he out hiking somewhere?

[Astro]

I changed my mind. I think EVERYBODY should be required to hike the approach trail or not be allowed to proceed past the hiker plaque on Springer summit. And have a ridge runner stationed there to assure compliance :D

Yeah, well I guess that is a woman's right. :rolleyes:

[aficion]

Calling it a night :) ... I REALLY miss Bird Brain! Night everyone!

Night Mom. I too wonder where he's gotten to.

[aficion]

I changed my mind. I think EVERYBODY should be required to hike the approach trail or not be allowed to proceed past the hiker plaque on Springer summit. And have a ridge runner stationed there to assure compliance :D

I still think everyone should have to do what they like! Not sure how to enforce it though.

[Another Kevin]

I still think everyone should have to do what they like! Not sure how to enforce it though.

Eight words the Greater Rede fulfil:
"An it harm none, do what ye will."

[aficion]

Eight words the Greater Rede fulfil:
"An it harm none, do what ye will."

Wiccan huh?

[aficion]

Wiccan huh?

Reminds me of older stuff like:

Whan that Aprill with his shoures soote
The droghte of March hath perced to the roote

[aficion]

So long
farewell
auf wedersehen
goodnight.

[Train Wreck]

Reminds me of older stuff like:

Whan that Aprill with his shoures soote
The droghte of March hath perced to the roote

and bath'ed every vein in swich liquer
of which engender'd is the fleur

Canterbury Tales!
not sure I spelled it correctly, but we had a teacher in 6th grade who read the entire prologue to the class in the original verse. I never forgot that!

[Capt Nat]

At 70 years old, he shouldn't even ask for opinions, he has more life experience than most.

[Train Wreck]

At 70 years old, he shouldn't even ask for opinions, he has more life experience than most.

He asked for information and got a bonus butt-load of opinion :D

[Capt Nat]

I was just going down "whats new" and the threads "to bladder or not to bladder" is right next to "urinary tract infections". Is that wierd, or is it just me?

[Train Wreck]

I was just going down "whats new" and the threads "to bladder or not to bladder" is right next to "urinary tract infections". Is that wierd, or is it just me?

To pee or not to pee, that is the question :)

[Capt Nat]

That is very Shakespearian of you Ms TW.

[Driver8]

If he's still walkin', what are you guys doing Memorial Day ?

No go for me. I will be caught up in the late-legislative-session frenzy at that point. Will be confined to local hikes at best. Session ends 6/5. After that, things figure to be more relaxed.

[Sarcasm the elf]

I changed my mind. I think EVERYBODY should be required to hike the approach trail or not be allowed to proceed past the hiker plaque on Springer summit. And have a ridge runner stationed there to assure compliance :D

I think that nobody should be allowed to hike the whole trail in a single season! It just leads to massive overuse and leads to entitled hippies taking up all my tent sites! They should implant microchips at springer and track their mileage, if they get to close to the Whites, the chips will set of sensors in the AMC huts and the crew will throw them tumbling down back to the bus stop at the base of the mountains!

Uggh, the fact that I can't do a thru is turning me into a bitter old coot...

[Mountain Mike]

I was just going down "whats new" and the threads "to bladder or not to bladder" is right next to "urinary tract infections". Is that wierd, or is it just me?
To priceless!

[Train Wreck]

I think that nobody should be allowed to hike the whole trail in a single season! It just leads to massive overuse and leads to entitled hippies taking up all my tent sites! They should implant microchips at springer and track their mileage, if they get to close to the Whites, the chips will set of sensors in the AMC huts and the crew will throw them tumbling down back to the bus stop at the base of the mountains!

Uggh, the fact that I can't do a thru is turning me into a bitter old coot...

um, that would be a bitter young coot :p

[Mountain Mike]

I think that nobody should be allowed to hike the whole trail in a single season! It just leads to massive overuse and leads to entitled hippies taking up all my tent sites! They should implant microchips at springer and track their mileage, if they get to close to the Whites, the chips will set of sensors in the AMC huts and the crew will throw them tumbling down back to the bus stop at the base of the mountains!

Uggh, the fact that I can't do a thru is turning me into a bitter old coot... Thrus are overrated. Granted it is often easier to get one LOA from work, But I believe in splitting it up to do LASH ( Long Ass Section Hike) You have time to get your trail legs, but not get beat down by the trail & need to make miles to reach your goal. My favorite long distance hike was PCT Donner Pass to Mt Whitney. The trail allowed for good miles but I enjoyed extended lunches with views where I would often pull out a book & read or even take a nap. I even hiked for a while with one thru who cut his hike short for medical reasons, when we split due to different resupply drops he thanked me for reminding him how to hike "Civilized"

[Another Kevin]

and bath'ed every vein in swich liquer
of which engender'd is the fleur

Canterbury Tales!
not sure I spelled it correctly, but we had a teacher in 6th grade who read the entire prologue to the class in the original verse. I never forgot that!

I have a trick memory sometimes. I can actually get dozens of lines into it:
Whan Zephyus eek, with his sweete breeth,
Inspired hath in every holt and heeth
The tendre croppes, and the yonge Sonne
Hath in the Ram his halve-cours yronne,
And smale fowles maken melodye
That sleepen all the night with open ye
(So priketh hem Nature in hire corages)
Than longen folk to goon on pilgrimages,
And palmers for to seeken straunge strondes
To ferne halwes, couth in sondry londes,
But specially, from every shires end
Of Engelond to Canterbury they wend,
The holy blisful martyr for to seeke,
Hem that hath holpen whan that they were seke.

(I don't promise correct spelling, but Chaucer himself wasn't consistent in how he spelt things.)

I had a professor as an undergraduate who could recite the entirety of Miller's Tale from memory - and was hilarious at it! (Miller's Tale is quite an elaborate dirty joke.)

[atmilkman]

He who writes on cafe walls..............

[Another Kevin]

I was just going down "whats new" and the threads "to bladder or not to bladder" is right next to "urinary tract infections". Is that wierd, or is it just me?

Going to have to bump the thread on how to keep your bladder hose clean...

[Another Kevin]

Wiccan huh?

No, bit I respect witches. They understand HYOH.

[Another Kevin]

He who writes on cafe walls..............

Hey, I'm not writing on the walls, just sitting here with my cup and Chaucer.

[atmilkman]

Here's some real creativity put to music.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vInOWbThKp8&feature=player_detailpage

[Another Kevin]

here's some real creativity put to music. (snip...)

21206rofl!

[aficion]

and bath'ed every vein in swich liquer
of which engender'd is the fleur

Canterbury Tales!
not sure I spelled it correctly, but we had a teacher in 6th grade who read the entire prologue to the class in the original verse. I never forgot that!

My Senior year English Teacher had us memorize it. She also decided I should read The Miller's Tale in old English, then tell the class the story in our tongue, without notes. What a hoot, as they say.

[aficion]

To pee or not to pee, that is the question :)

When he himself might his quietus make With a bare bodkin? who would fardels bear, To grunt and sweat under a weary life,

[aficion]

He who writes on cafe walls..............

"He who reads these words of wit,"

[aficion]

Here's some real creativity put to music.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vInOWbThKp8&feature=player_detailpage

Sometimes one has to get up at 4 in the morning to bring their own stool.

Great Show! POHO!

[Wise Old Owl]

Nice one good job on the video

[BirdBrain]

..............................

[mrcoffeect]

Shane come back, pa's got things for you to do. And mother wants you. I know she does. shane come back shaaaaaaaane.

[HikerMom58]

BB... I love what you wrote. You shared how you really feel. Feelings are feelings they are neither right or wrong. That's why I like to hear them. I can say from experience that I've been furious with some criticism thrown my way before on here. I like being female cause we just tell it like it is when that happens.

I'm putting on my Dr. Phil hat here, bear with me. Conflict is inevitable when a group(2 or more) of people interact. It happens. It's all about resolving conflict. You can choose not to resolve it, that's fine. But, if you cherish the relationship(s), you then have motivation to resolve it. If the person (s) involved in the conflict is on the same page, as far as wanting to continue the relationship, then there's hope for restoration.

Sometimes you will discover that the person involved meant no harm at all. Huge misunderstandings can take place (even more so on here) between people. If that's the case talking it out is huge.

BB.. if I ever said something that was critical of you, I would be so upset if you didn't share that with me & just walked away. Please, if there's anything that I've said, I would want to talk it out and make it right.

Thank you to everyone that has cared about me. You guys mean a lot to me.

Thanks for sharing with us BB. You mean a lot to me!

You add a lot to this site. I would miss you terrible if you went to consuming info rather than adding to it. I'm speaking for myself here but I believe a lot of others feel the same way I do.

[rocketsocks]

Yikes..............

I may have to play the baby come back song, but seriously, BB you made one hell of a stove!:)

[coach lou]

It is a beautiful :suny day in southern New England today, I hope in Southern Maine it is also, a tad cool I'm sure.:sun

[rocketsocks]

It is a beautiful :suny day in southern New England today, I hope in Southern Maine it is also, a tad cool I'm sure.:sunYes Sir..Yes Sir....And now I depart to take in the :cool: morning air...good day Sir!:)

[coach lou]

@ my desk again, just checking in this morning........I must get things done so I can go to fish with my buddy Frank. We actually have to get a lot of walking in this trip. We normally bring our Mtn bikes to ride the rail trail a few miles down to the best fishing, but......the tunnel that the 'Mid-state Trail' shares is closed due to falling rocks. We will be hiking over or around Poe Mountain to get to the nice fish.
Which is one of the circumstances that got me back to backpacking. In '10' I forcemarched Frank into the Mission Mountain Wilderness to a spot I've backpacked to fish.........cold ....no hiking in months and we hadn't even been on the ice in months. It beat us up pretty good, but that helped me realize Hey! I love this and I'm not stopping now........................so as you can see, It is all good:sun

[rocketsocks]

@ my desk again, just checking in this morning........I must get things done so I can go to fish with my buddy Frank. We actually have to get a lot of walking in this trip. We normally bring our Mtn bikes to ride the rail trail a few miles down to the best fishing, but......the tunnel that the 'Mid-state Trail' shares is closed due to falling rocks. We will be hiking over or around Poe Mountain to get to the nice fish.
Which is one of the circumstances that got me back to backpacking. In '10' I forcemarched Frank into the Mission Mountain Wilderness to a spot I've backpacked to fish.........cold ....no hiking in months and we hadn't even been on the ice in months. It beat us up pretty good, but that helped me realize Hey! I love this and I'm not stopping now........................so as you can see, It is all good:sunOh Heck yeah...that's the spirit...here fishy fishy, go get em Coach!

[Driver8]

It is a beautiful :suny day in southern New England today, I hope in Southern Maine it is also, a tad cool I'm sure.:sun

Got in an evening Sleeping Giant schelp yesterday, Coach. Knocked off most of the trail miles I had left to cover in the system - the Blue Q trail east of Chestnut Lane, a segment of the Yellow and the southern leg of the Red Square, the eastern Yellow-Green Connector and most of the Red which I hadn't yet done. At this point, all I have left is scraps - two Red segments, one northerly and one southerly, one bit of the Green in the heart of the park, the "nature trail" - I think that counts, the Horse Trail if they count that. Pretty cool to be close to finishing it - I'm stuck in CT next weekend, so I probably will finish out the redlining, wanna go ahead and complete the Metacomet, too, while I'm at it.

You getting out in the sunshine today? I might go for a little Talcott or Penwood ramble - no time for anything bigger.

[Driver8]

Oops - sounds like you're fishing TODAY, Coach - I read you as going on a big fishing trip later this year. Have fun!

[FatHead64]

Happy Birthday WOO - I am later than the others - was busy and basically not on WB much.

[coach lou]

Oops - sounds like you're fishing TODAY, Coach - I read you as going on a big fishing trip later this year. Have fun!

:sunI found Poe Paddy on Penns Creek Maybe 13 years ago, and it is in beautiful Pennsylvania countryside. Every last week of April we fish like mad....like walking 20 mile days........in fact have fished 20 mile days in Yellowstone. Penns Creek is a lovely piece of this Earth.

[coach lou]

Got in an evening Sleeping Giant schelp yesterday, Coach. Knocked off most of the trail miles I had left to cover in the system - the Blue Q trail east of Chestnut Lane, a segment of the Yellow and the southern leg of the Red Square, the eastern Yellow-Green Connector and most of the Red which I hadn't yet done. At this point, all I have left is scraps - two Red segments, one northerly and one southerly, one bit of the Green in the heart of the park, the "nature trail" - I think that counts, the Horse Trail if they count that. Pretty cool to be close to finishing it - I'm stuck in CT next weekend, so I probably will finish out the redlining, wanna go ahead and complete the Metacomet, too, while I'm at it.

You getting out in the sunshine today? I might go for a little Talcott or Penwood ramble - no time for anything bigger.



Chris, have fun.....I really am at my desk .....working & lurking!

[FatHead64]

Going to have to bump the thread on how to keep your bladder hose clean...

Hey now....

[FatHead64]

And WOO - to your earlier question - toothpaste, toothbrush (electric), shampoo and miniblinds.

[Wise Old Owl]

Yea the list is growing.....
Propane fuel
Kingsford Charcoal
Iodized Salt
Products contain Formadahyde
Soap with Lye
Silicone caulk
Tylenol
Anti Bacterial Wipes!
Anti Flake Shampoo
Sam Adams Beer
Some aresols - propane again
Prerscription Drugs
Hairsprays
Cosmetics
Gatorade
Soft Scrub
Old English - toxic!
One version of Easy Off
and a couple Hand Sanitizers.


And we will start the moring with "I want Candy"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMICD3aMZpw

[Wise Old Owl]

For you dog lovers ... bow wow yippy yo yippy yay George Clinton.... Atomic Dog! What was this the 80s?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuyS9M8T03A

[Driver8]

Chris, have fun.....I really am at my desk .....working & lurking!

Oops, meant to say most of the GREEN which I hadn't yet done. Went w/o a map and, with dusk descending, turned around, as it happened, about 0.1 before completing the Green. Will go back and grab it when I go for completeness.

Reckon you'll be able to do a Whites jaunt anytime soon? I'd love to do a north-south Moosilauke traverse - you and me and maybe a couple of others, with two cars. Know a good hostel nearby in the pleasant burg of Lincoln, which has a few nice pubs and the like. ...

[Another Kevin]

In short, it is highly likely that I am done posting on Whiteblaze. It has been fun. I have carefully chosen all my friends here. I believe them all to be quality people with good names. It appears others have not been as careful in choosing me. I am out and on to what I d best: Consuming information, rather than adding to it.

Gadzooks! I surely hope it wasn't me!

Not all misbehaviours reflect character faults - that's why the oaf with the heart of gold figures in so many tales. And not all differences of opinion are differences of principle - something that it would behoove our legislators to remember, sometimes.

I've enjoyed reading your posts, even if they are occasionally acerbic. I hope to hear from you again. If you are adamant that it shall not be here, then on the trail!

[S'more]

BB... I love what you wrote. You shared how you really feel. Feelings are feelings they are neither right or wrong. That's why I like to hear them. I can say from experience that I've been furious with some criticism thrown my way before on here. I like being female cause we just tell it like it is when that happens.

I'm putting on my Dr. Phil hat here, bear with me. Conflict is inevitable when a group(2 or more) of people interact. It happens. It's all about resolving conflict. You can choose not to resolve it, that's fine. But, if you cherish the relationship(s), you then have motivation to resolve it. If the person (s) involved in the conflict is on the same page, as far as wanting to continue the relationship, then there's hope for restoration.

Sometimes you will discover that the person involved meant no harm at all. Huge misunderstandings can take place (even more so on here) between people. If that's the case talking it out is huge.

BB.. if I ever said something that was critical of you, I would be so upset if you didn't share that with me & just walked away. Please, if there's anything that I've said, I would want to talk it out and make it right.

Thank you to everyone that has cared about me. You guys mean a lot to me.

Thanks for sharing with us BB. You mean a lot to me!

You add a lot to this site. I would miss you terrible if you went to consuming info rather than adding to it. I'm speaking for myself here but I believe a lot of others feel the same way I do.

as always, HM says it well. I hope I did not say something wrong. If I did it was unintentional.

[atmilkman]

21206rofl!


Sometimes one has to get up at 4 in the morning to bring their own stool.

Great Show! POHO!


Nice one good job on the video
I cannot take the credit, this was the creation of our very own TW. I can only post it whenever I get the chance. It's in the running for the official cafe anthem. It gets my vote.

[Storm]

BB , I for one hope you change your mind about leaving. I know it couldn't be me that flamed you cause you said it was someone who you respect. I'm a lot like Rodney Dangerfield in that regard. Hang in there guy.

[Wise Old Owl]

21208harmless joke of the day,,,,,

[aficion]

Yikes..............

I may have to play the baby come back song, but seriously, BB you made one hell of a stove!:)

I was thinking "baby come back" too. Like anything else on here, it could be taken the wrong way. Now I'm thinking
"Mister innocent bystander" from Moody Richard by Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks. I've heard lurking too long will make you go blind.

Seriously though BB, I'm thinking you may be having one of those much ado about nothing episodes that we all experience from time to time. It has been fun, and really all in good fun.

Try this instead of stewing....hop around the cafe 3 times, flapping your wings and singing "Tighten up", by Archie Bell and the Drells, only change the words a little. Lighten up...ohh lighten up, Lighten up.... ohh lighten up, Lighten up... ohh lighten up,
Now make it mellow
MMMMMM.

We do miss you.

Oh, and I could use your help. Can't figure out how to get out of Google plus. I've had gmail forever with no google+
bs, but when I activated my new smart ass phone the other day this Google plus thingy popped up and I don't like it. If you can help I'd be much obliged. PM if you'd rather not post.

Best :sun

[coach lou]

Oops, meant to say most of the GREEN which I hadn't yet done. Went w/o a map and, with dusk descending, turned around, as it happened, about 0.1 before completing the Green. Will go back and grab it when I go for completeness.

Reckon you'll be able to do a Whites jaunt anytime soon? I'd love to do a north-south Moosilauke traverse - you and me and maybe a couple of others, with two cars. Know a good hostel nearby in the pleasant burg of Lincoln, which has a few nice pubs and the like. ...
Most def.....I would like to take Overload with us. But, we both must put some miles on our feet.....so that should be after BLACK FLIES!!!!!!

[Sarcasm the elf]

For you dog lovers ... bow wow yippy yo yippy yay George Clinton.... Atomic Dog! What was this the 80s?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuyS9M8T03A

Excellent song! I've been a fan since I first saw the movie PCU, finally got to see him at Toad's Place in New Haven a few years ago.

Now with that said...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diSp3fHKw44&sns=em

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diSp3fHKw44&sns=em

[Wise Old Owl]

There was some heavy music after that "Coffee Now" I am in Maggot Brain right now... Whew - the Owl reaches for a Doobie!

[Rasty]

Where did BB go?

[Wise Old Owl]

BB? he won't come out of his tent.....Does he live in Chicago?

https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQz1DekPNX9j2cIpWcnJ4WwbF3-TTEJvRBxowy_XbnyegCOjehk

[Sarcasm the elf]

There was some heavy music after that "Coffee Now" I am in Maggot Brain right now... Whew - the Owl reaches for a Doobie!

Sometimes I worry about that wise old owl... :banana

[Wise Old Owl]

I am here and will explain my absence as best I can with the hope of not causing a stir.

I believe a person's reputation is the most valuable commodity one has. A good name is something to be desired, cultivated, earned, and maintained. It is not a free gift. It is not a right. Not all deserve one. When a person's name is impugned, one should consider the source. If the source is a fool, the criticism should be dismissed. If the source is not a fool, the criticism should give pause. It should be considered. It should be used to better yourself.

My character has been called into question by one of my favorite people on Whiteblaze. This has been done before by other people on different matters. In the past it has been easy to take the criticism, because it was accurate. I imposed a 3 minute rule on my posts because of helpful criticism. I joined in the fun in bashing myself because that criticism was accurate. I do not always frame things well and sometimes speak too soon. My hasty words make me look silly, blunt, arrogant, and condescending at times. It is not my intent. I welcome constructive criticism. I hope to build a good name and be worthy of it.

As a rule, I do not go on social websites. I deleted my Facebook page and Google+ page long ago. I will likely do the same here at some point. I do not say things well at times. I have not mastered the art of proper inflection in type. I like to kid and joke. Sometimes my jokes are taken seriously. I mean no person ill will. I have enough faults that precludes my picking at other people's faults. We are advised to remove the beam in our own eye before regarding the mote in the eyes of others. I have a forest to remove here.

I was furious beyond measure at the latest criticism. I have calmed down. It was best that I did not pursue it in the way I was tempted to. I have great respect for the source. I believe the source has earned a good reputation on Whiteblaze and deserves that reputation. I believe I would rightfully lose the debate. I am at a loss. I do not know of a good way to proceed. I will not.

In short, it is highly likely that I am done posting on Whiteblaze. It has been fun. I have carefully chosen all my friends here. I believe them all to be quality people with good names. It appears others have not been as careful in choosing me. I am out and on to what I d best: Consuming information, rather than adding to it.


UH OOO What the hell happened now? This was the last post at 6AM

[hikerboy57]

That's pretty spiffy. He will have covered a good third of the trail, altogether, counting his previous hikes. Good stuff!
actually ill have about 500 miles left to finish. im in erwin at uncle johnnys for the day/night,need to resupply and back out tomorrow am. 131 miles to damascus, which is currently my final destination.

[HikerMom58]

actually ill have about 500 miles left to finish. im in erwin at uncle johnnys for the day/night,need to resupply and back out tomorrow am. 131 miles to damascus, which is currently my final destination.

That's awesome HB!! I hope to see you there. :)

[Deer Hunter]

In short, it is highly likely that I am done posting on Whiteblaze. It has been fun. I have carefully chosen all my friends here. I believe them all to be quality people with good names. It appears others have not been as careful in choosing me. I am out and on to what I d best: Consuming information, rather than adding to it.[/QUOTE]

I'm sorry to see you go. Take a break from Whiteblaze for a while. Come back later and see how it goes.

[Deer Hunter]

Shane come back, pa's got things for you to do. And mother wants you. I know she does. shane come back shaaaaaaaane.


Absolutely love that movie.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtoCw2iOTSc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtoCw2iOTSc

[FatHead64]

I am here and will explain my absence as best I can with the hope of not causing a stir.

I believe a person's reputation is the most valuable commodity one has. A good name is something to be desired, cultivated, earned, and maintained. It is not a free gift. It is not a right. Not all deserve one. When a person's name is impugned, one should consider the source. If the source is a fool, the criticism should be dismissed. If the source is not a fool, the criticism should give pause. It should be considered. It should be used to better yourself.

My character has been called into question by one of my favorite people on Whiteblaze. This has been done before by other people on different matters. In the past it has been easy to take the criticism, because it was accurate. I imposed a 3 minute rule on my posts because of helpful criticism. I joined in the fun in bashing myself because that criticism was accurate. I do not always frame things well and sometimes speak too soon. My hasty words make me look silly, blunt, arrogant, and condescending at times. It is not my intent. I welcome constructive criticism. I hope to build a good name and be worthy of it.

As a rule, I do not go on social websites. I deleted my Facebook page and Google+ page long ago. I will likely do the same here at some point. I do not say things well at times. I have not mastered the art of proper inflection in type. I like to kid and joke. Sometimes my jokes are taken seriously. I mean no person ill will. I have enough faults that precludes my picking at other people's faults. We are advised to remove the beam in our own eye before regarding the mote in the eyes of others. I have a forest to remove here.

I was furious beyond measure at the latest criticism. I have calmed down. It was best that I did not pursue it in the way I was tempted to. I have great respect for the source. I believe the source has earned a good reputation on Whiteblaze and deserves that reputation. I believe I would rightfully lose the debate. I am at a loss. I do not know of a good way to proceed. I will not.

In short, it is highly likely that I am done posting on Whiteblaze. It has been fun. I have carefully chosen all my friends here. I believe them all to be quality people with good names. It appears others have not been as careful in choosing me. I am out and on to what I d best: Consuming information, rather than adding to it.

Sorry to hear that BB - and I don't recall anything, hopefully wasn't me. I agree with the earlier post - take a breather and see how it goes. Who else is going to morph their avatar?

[Train Wreck]

Dang.
We get Rocketsocks back, we lose Birdbrain.
Some trade-off :bse

Seriously, BB, please reconsider. You add the necessary salt to our bunch of half-baked dough-brains.

[Driver8]

actually ill have about 500 miles left to finish. im in erwin at uncle johnnys for the day/night,need to resupply and back out tomorrow am. 131 miles to damascus, which is currently my final destination.

Great to hear from you, Andy. Keep on plugging! I thought you'd done mostly from DWG north, so you must've done some more stuff I wasn't aware of. You're doing great and are an inspiration to a bunch of us. Bravo!

[Driver8]

Hi BirdBrain:

I haven't interacted with you much here and know little about your situation, so I'll just add a thought from my own experience here. Sometimes it's good to take a break or slow down the posting for a bit, then come back refreshed. You'll know what works best for you. Sounds like quite a few folks here think fondly of you, which is a good thing to have in the bank.

I wish you well, whatever, path or trail you choose.

[aficion]

21208harmless joke of the day,,,,,
https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSnUGrQyH-FSfB93e6gZG1iRpybfl7x-97akKhKqwq96fPi6Aoxeu7xqFM shameless dig of the day.

[HikerMom58]

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/s480x480/59233_10200229828401092_428204413_n.jpg

Look who made it to Damascus... It's ChinMusic!!! :banana

[Wise Old Owl]

I found the reference, and BB whatever you decide to do, we will be here for you... the teasing got a little out of control a week ago and someone made a poor choice. I hope you reconsider.

[HikerMom58]

I found the reference, and BB whatever you decide to do, we will be here for you... the teasing got a little out of control a week ago and someone made a poor choice. I hope you reconsider.

Ditto!! A to the MEN. Thanks WOO!! :)

[Mountain Mike]

BB we miss you. I try not to take anything on the net with to much seriousness. I hope you reconsider & come back.

[aficion]

BB...........good natured ribbing among friends can get out of hand..............feelings get hurt. Take time to reflect,
consider, etc.......but please remember that we are your friends..............and hopefully come back soon.

[atmilkman]

BB we miss you. I try not to take anything on the net with to much seriousness. I hope you reconsider & come back.

Ditto on this, don't let nothing get to you. Think like HB and I've seen you say it too - it's all good.

[hikerboy57]

Only one bird brain.
Understand that they are only
Words that cannot hurt.

[Mountain Mike]

HB you should consider at least extending your hike through Mt. Rodgers/Grayson Highlands.

[Train Wreck]

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

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

[Train Wreck]

HB you should consider at least extending your hike through Mt. Rodgers/Grayson Highlands.

Agree!
How can you not want to see the ponies and the open highlands?

[HikerMom58]

BB... feel the love! :)

HB... whereever you end up stopping ur hike, please let me try to get down to see you whereever that may be... Don't forget that I can shuttle you any place you need to go... except Maine... that's a lil too far. ;) Hum... maybe Lou could meet us part of the way. I'll grab aficion, DH, TW and S'more too.. This could turn into a real WB reunion! :p

[rocketsocks]

Dang.
We get Rocketsocks back, we lose Birdbrain.
Some trade-off :bse

Seriously, BB, please reconsider. You add the necessary salt to our bunch of half-baked dough-brains.Yeah really, BB if you come back I'll split....I need to take a hike anyway, hehe seriously tho. like others have said you's be missed here so much, take some time clear the head , take some hikes and spend time w/the family...hopefully you make it back here...here where you have touched many, including myself....it truly is all good.:)

[atmilkman]

HB you should consider at least extending your hike through Mt. Rodgers/Grayson Highlands.


Agree!
How can you not want to see the ponies and the open highlands?
I agree with the agree. You gotta see the ponies. Take an apple, put it in your pocket and they will find it.

[Driver8]

Agree!
How can you not want to see the ponies and the open highlands?

I wanna see the ponies! :)

[Mountain Mike]

Here you go212122121121213

[hikerboy57]

I agree with the agree. You gotta see the ponies. Take an apple, put it in your pocket and they will find it.

That would leave nothing to do next year. I'll see what I want to do when I hit Damascus.

[Train Wreck]

21210
Hey Cafe People!

If anyone wants to go hiking the first weekend of May, a few of us are planning to do an overnight in the Damascus area on May 4-5. I've talked with Oz and he thinks he'll be in Damascus by then. We hope to catch up with Oz & Invisible Man (and possibly the others) wherever they are at that point and hike and camp overnight.

Attending so far: Train Wreck, S'more, Hikermom, aficion

[hikerboy57]

This is been a great trip so far and I've already proven to myself that I can hike as far as I want to. Economics however dictate that I pay for myfrivolity. At some point I must return to work. Lone wolf medicine man says hello. I've met so many great people out here and I'm looking forward to meeting more of you. Trips not over yet one day at a time.

[S'more]

HB you should consider at least extending your hike through Mt. Rodgers/Grayson Highlands.
+1 on this if you haven't before.

[Train Wreck]

That would leave nothing to do next year. I'll see what I want to do when I hit Damascus.

Wrong! You still have to go back and do the approach trail to Springer. Otherwise you've deprived yourself of the trip of a lifetime :D

[hikerboy57]

Plenty of other trails I'd rather hike Then the stupid approach trail

[Train Wreck]

Plenty of other trails I'd rather hike Then the stupid approach trail

But your grandchildren will chide you for not doing it when you had the opportunity!

[hikerboy57]

But your grandchildren will chide you for not doing it when you had the opportunity!

I want to hear my granddaughters first words.

[Train Wreck]

I want to hear my granddaughters first words.

Should be anytime now, right, isn't she almost a year old?

[S'more]

I want to hear my granddaughters first words.
Can't blame you for that one!

[rocketsocks]

I want to hear my granddaughters first words.Awesome.....she'll be haikuing before long.

[rocketsocks]

Awesome.....she'll be haikuing before long.

My baby's first words
when will you take me hiking
bring the formula

[Papa D]

hey there everyone - long time -no post, sorry - I've been enjoying this wonderful weather we've been having in GA / NC - I actually wore a sweater all weekend while in the mountains around Brevard - down jacket and cap at night - what a great weekend - - anyway, I'm home for a while and turned on the computer and thought I'd stop into the Cafe and say hello.

[Storm]

I want to hear my granddaughters first words.
She will probably ask "Pap Pap, Why aren't you still hiking?"

[Wise Old Owl]

Wow that put a damper on stuff... last one out blow on the candle...

got to fly... good night I'm hungry...

http://www.birdwallpapers.com/wallpapers/owl-moon-wallpaper.jpg

[Rasty]

hey there everyone - long time -no post, sorry - I've been enjoying this wonderful weather we've been having in GA / NC - I actually wore a sweater all weekend while in the mountains around Brevard - down jacket and cap at night - what a great weekend - - anyway, I'm home for a while and turned on the computer and thought I'd stop into the Cafe and say hello.

It's been quiet around here. Everyone including me went hiking last week.

[hikerboy57]

It's been quiet around here. Everyone including me went hiking last week.

Hans and franz are now agent orange and engineer.
in metric.