hikerboys cyber cafe

[Train Wreck]

Fair enough. I've been a pain in the patootie lately. Least I can do.

By the way............nice countdown, well done, thanks for the mention. Long live the Qeen!

How's that for suckin up?

Pretty good, but you still get privy patrol :p

[Train Wreck]

Don't be telling me that.

The tooth fairy is actually your parents, also.

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[aficion]

Pretty good, but you still get privy patrol :p

Oh well, that was my beat in Basic so I'm used to it. Night everyone!

[atmilkman]

Tell her to try this one. One size fits all.
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Okay. Just give it two mee and i"LL be sre she gets it.

[aficion]

The tooth fairy is actually your parents, also.

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I didn't know Chin Music hiked in a skirt!

[Train Wreck]

Oh well, that was my beat in Basic so I'm used to it. Night everyone!

good night, good knight

[Train Wreck]

I didn't know Chin Music hiked in a skirt!

LOL, it does look like him! I guess you do what you have to do, to earn enough money for a thru!

[Train Wreck]

Milkman, are you still trying to work it out so you can get to Damascus this weekend?

[Storm]

The tooth fairy is actually your parents, also.

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As queen you should not be popping peoples bubbles.

[atmilkman]

Milkman, are you still trying to work it out so you can get to Damascus this weekend?
Not gonna make it. Left knee is giving me fits. Getting worse by the day. Just trying to make it last till Oct. and that's looking iffy. Some days it's okay and others can't hardly walk. Wont be long though.

[Train Wreck]

Not gonna make it. Left knee is giving me fits. Getting worse by the day. Just trying to make it last till Oct. and that's looking iffy. Some days it's okay and others can't hardly walk. Wont be long though.

That's too bad. You still going to try to go up for Trail Days if the knee calms down? Not to hike, just to watch the show?

[Another Kevin]

o
oz
and
andy
today
walked
bravely
entering
cybercafe
altogether
confidently
unsuspecting
revolutionary
transmogrifier!

Her Majesty had better let them in, or else we shall force a new Magna Carta upon her!
Tyrants tremble quick with fear and hear the death-knell ringing!

[atmilkman]

That's too bad. You still going to try to go up for Trail Days if the knee calms down? Not to hike, just to watch the show?
That we're still considering. How about you?

[Driver8]

You ever climb Norwottock & Horse's Caves at other end of Holyoke Range. It's another nice hike in the area. http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/trails/holyoke.pdf

Have indeed, and yes, it's very pretty, though the view from Norwottuck's summit is a bit "meh" compared to Holyoke and the higher Mt. Tom peaks. I've done the whole Holyoke Range, save for about 0.3 in the Seven Sister segment - ran low on daylight on two different hikes, one from the Notch between Bare and Norwottuck and one from Taylor Notch. Will go snag it at some point. Very nice place for a hike - Holyoke's summit grounds have great views, don't they?

[Train Wreck]

That we're still considering. How about you?

As of right now, yes, we plan to go. We'll probably have to sleep in the van, since I doubt there's any rooms available at this point.

[Train Wreck]

o
oz
and
andy
today
walked
bravely
entering
cybercafe
altogether
confidently
unsuspecting
revolutionary
transmogrifier!

Her Majesty had better let them in, or else we shall force a new Magna Carta upon her!
Tyrants tremble quick with fear and hear the death-knell ringing!

I thought aficion's catheter prose would draw you out of lurking! :welcome

I got no problem with Oz. He's welcome anytime. Actually I got no problem with HB either, he was just...in the way :cool:

[atmilkman]

As of right now, yes, we plan to go. We'll probably have to sleep in the van, since I doubt there's any rooms available at this point.
Do you know how many will be there?

[Mountain Mike]

Have indeed, and yes, it's very pretty, though the view from Norwottuck's summit is a bit "meh" compared to Holyoke and the higher Mt. Tom peaks. I've done the whole Holyoke Range, save for about 0.3 in the Seven Sister segment - ran low on daylight on two different hikes, one from the Notch between Bare and Norwottuck and one from Taylor Notch. Will go snag it at some point. Very nice place for a hike - Holyoke's summit grounds have great views, don't they?

Growing up in So Hadley Judd Park at base of Bare Mt was where I camped a lot with my scout troop. Norwottuck & Hitchcock used to have fire towers on them. In my teens I hiked weekends with a friend doing the M&M from Mt Tom to Northfield MT.

[Astro]

dang, Astro, that's twice you've thunk outside the box tonight! :clap

Thanks, sometimes a diamond sometimes a stone. ;)

[Rasty]

My birthday wish today is a recoup of the Cafe to the true proprietor. This TW chic is an imposter and I'm positive she the one spreading Norovirus on the trail. :D

We also know who willingly joined in on the coup and there will be retribution!!!!!!! :eek:

[Rasty]

I think I'm going to be in Manchester NH for a few weeks in May and June. Hopefully I can get one or two days off to hike.

[Capt Nat]

OMG, what if the virus got into the cyber cafe? It could infect the tater machine! All the stools should be washed with bleach...

[Gray Blazer]

As of right now, yes, we plan to go. We'll probably have to sleep in the van, since I doubt there's any rooms available at this point.

Park it up on Whitetop so you can enjoy the sunrise. (free parking, also).

[Gray Blazer]

I see nobody's here.

The Queen is dead! Long live the Queen!

(running for cover)

[Gray Blazer]

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fodiugqeouit

[Rasty]

Have you got some profound statement prepared?


She won't have anything profound!:D

I missed that this was my 5000th post yesterday!

It's better then Chicken Ankles!

[Rasty]

Have you got some profound statement prepared?


OMG, what if the virus got into the cyber cafe? It could infect the tater machine! All the stools should be washed with bleach...

Don't share any GORP in the cafe!

[Astro]

I missed that this was my 5000th post yesterday!

It's better then Chicken Ankles!

Rasty, 5000, that should qualify you for some type of Hall Of Fame. :cool:

[coach lou]

Park it up on Whitetop so you can enjoy the sunrise. (free parking, also).

I just Google Earthed that......I think that is doable!

[Deer Hunter]

Park it up on Whitetop so you can enjoy the sunrise. (free parking, also).

I agree GB. Great view!

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[Train Wreck]

Park it up on Whitetop so you can enjoy the sunrise. (free parking, also).

Great idea!

[Train Wreck]

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fodiugqeouit


"Post & Run PoHos" = basically the same as tagging shelters :rolleyes:

[Train Wreck]

Do you know how many will be there?

From the cafe, you mean?

[Train Wreck]

My birthday wish today is a recoup of the Cafe to the true proprietor. This TW chic is an imposter and I'm positive she the one spreading Norovirus on the trail. :D

We also know who willingly joined in on the coup and there will be retribution!!!!!!! :eek:


Your wish cannot be granted.
And throwing a hissy fit does not constitute "retribution" :D

[Gray Blazer]

"Post & Run PoHos" = basically the same as tagging shelters :rolleyes:

... and I was in my little red pickup truck.

[Train Wreck]

Originally Posted by Rasty
She won't have anything profound!




You were correct on that score. You could actually say the same about a lot of modern leaders though :D

[Rasty]

Your wish cannot be granted.
And throwing a hissy fit does not constitute "retribution" :D

I've never thrown a hissy fit in my life!

[aficion]

Mornin Queenie!
How's it look?
http://images.citysearch.net/assets/imgdb/merchant/2012/11/8/1/lorkvGsX253.jpeg

[coach lou]

Mornin Queenie!
How's it look?
http://images.citysearch.net/assets/imgdb/merchant/2012/11/8/1/lorkvGsX253.jpeg
Holy moly......talk about Brownie points!

[coach lou]

So....let's say Get off 81 in Marion and head up to Whitetop Mtn.........how long would that drive be?...............Friends?

[aficion]

Light rain but nice night. may have great sunrise. sunset a bit disappoontong. first time tenting on a bald.

Thought you said disapoontang at first. Nothing worse!

[coach lou]

Thought you said disapoontang a first. Nothing worse!
How is that for voice recognition.............. an Aussie with a drawl!:rolleyes:

[Rasty]

How is that for voice recognition.............. an Aussie with a drawl!:rolleyes:

Love to hear OZ + Voice recognition saying "North Carolina"!

[Train Wreck]

Thought you said disapoontang at first. Nothing worse!

:eek:..........

[Train Wreck]

Mornin Queenie!
How's it look?
http://images.citysearch.net/assets/imgdb/merchant/2012/11/8/1/lorkvGsX253.jpeg


Great job, it just needs a moat

[Train Wreck]

So....let's say Get off 81 in Marion and head up to Whitetop Mtn.........how long would that drive be?...............Friends?

You probably should call one of the outfitters just to verify the time to get to the summit of Whitetop Mt. From Damascus. It's been a few years, but I recall a very long winding road to the top and I think it was at least 30 minutes if leaving out of Damascus.

[HikerMom58]

So....let's say Get off 81 in Marion and head up to Whitetop Mtn.........how long would that drive be?...............Friends?

Where would you be coming from? Damascus? If you're in Damascus you're closer to Whitetop than you would be in Marion.

[Train Wreck]

... and I was in my little red pickup truck.

Offering shuttles to the cafe for $30 a person, no doubt

[HikerMom58]

You probably should call one of the outfitters just to verify the time to get to the summit of Whitetop Mt. From Damascus. It's been a few years, but I recall a very long winding road to the top and I think it was at least 30 minutes if leaving out of Damascus.

Yup, been on that road... at least 30 minutes!

[coach lou]

You probably should call one of the outfitters just to verify the time to get to the summit of Whitetop Mt. From Damascus. It's been a few years, but I recall a very long winding road to the top and I think it was at least 30 minutes if leaving out of Damascus.


I will be getting in earrrrrrrrrrrrly, and the road from Marion & Rt. 81 looks pretty direct....winding, but direct! 30 minutes is my guess!

[Train Wreck]

I will be getting in earrrrrrrrrrrrly, and the road from Marion & Rt. 81 looks pretty direct....winding, but direct! 30 minutes is my guess!

Bring Dramamine if you have trouble with motion sickness. Sneriously!

[coach lou]

You probably should call one of the outfitters just to verify the time to get to the summit of Whitetop Mt. From Damascus. It's been a few years, but I recall a very long winding road to the top and I think it was at least 30 minutes if leaving out of Damascus.


Where would you be coming from? Damascus? If you're in Damascus you're closer to Whitetop than you would be in Marion.

You girls............you know I love ya!:D ah....I will be coming from Yankeeville...........from the northern part of Virginia to the southwestern part!

[Sarcasm the elf]

Great job, it just needs a moatWhat exactly do you plan to fill the moat with?

[Train Wreck]

What exactly do you plan to fill the moat with?

Lavender and chamomile bath salts, with floating rose petals!
maybe add some cute little frogs on lily pads, if I can find the non-warty kind :)

[aficion]

Great job, it just needs a moat

Will work on that.

[aficion]

Lavender and chamomile bath salts, with floating rose petals!
maybe add some cute little frogs on lily pads, if I can find the non-warty kind :)

I'll see if any of Alligator's progeny need work.

[aficion]

So my current plan is to drive to Damascus and leave my car around noon Friday, get a shuttle south to the 421 trailhead, hike north 5 miles to Abingdon Gap Shelter area, and make camp near there. This is about a mile or so N of McQueens Gap Rd. Maybe meet everyone there and hike into Damascus together, around 9-10 miles on Saturday. Subject to change of course, depending on progress /whereabouts of Oz and IM, but sounds workable. Any info on shelter/water/campsites/etc. is welcome. This is new territory for me.

[HikerMom58]

You girls............you know I love ya!:D ah....I will be coming from Yankeeville...........from the northern part of Virginia to the southwestern part!

You know we love ya too! Yes!! Another Yankee to hang with...


So my current plan is to drive to Damascus and leave my car around noon Friday, get a shuttle south to the 421 trailhead, hike north 5 miles to Abingdon Gap Shelter area, and make camp near there. This is about a mile or so N of McQueens Gap Rd. Maybe meet everyone there and hike into Damascus together, around 9-10 miles on Saturday. Subject to change of course, depending on progress /whereabouts of Oz and IM, but sounds workable. Any info on shelter/water/campsites/etc. is welcome. This is new territory for me.

Sounds like a plan!! :)

[Rasty]

So my current plan is to drive to Damascus and leave my car around noon Friday, get a shuttle south to the 421 trailhead, hike north 5 miles to Abingdon Gap Shelter area, and make camp near there. This is about a mile or so N of McQueens Gap Rd. Maybe meet everyone there and hike into Damascus together, around 9-10 miles on Saturday. Subject to change of course, depending on progress /whereabouts of Oz and IM, but sounds workable. Any info on shelter/water/campsites/etc. is welcome. This is new territory for me.

There was water at Double Spring gap and Abingdon Gap. It was pouring rain when I went through last year so I remember lots of water and lightning!

[aficion]

There was water at Double Spring gap and Abingdon Gap. It was pouring rain when I went through last year so I remember lots of water and lightning!

Thanks Rasty! Good to know. There's been plenty of rain recently so springs are running. Forecast for Fri and Sat look good. Slight chance of light rain Sunday. Where should I stay in Damascus Sat night?

[Train Wreck]

The meetup at mcQueens Gap on Saturday sounds like a good plan. Hopefully we'll hear from Oz by tomorrow so we can firm things up. Does anyone have any ideas about where to stay Saturday night? Staying in town or hiking further on and camping?

[Rasty]

If I have one day to hike in New Hampshire where should I go? 10 to 15 miles max.

[aficion]

The meetup at mcQueens Gap on Saturday sounds like a good plan. Hopefully we'll hear from Oz by tomorrow so we can firm things up. Does anyone have any ideas about where to stay Saturday night? Staying in town or hiking further on and camping?

Guessing Oz and IM might take a break in Damascus, and Coach and HB will get their long drive underway fairly early Sunday. HM is going home Sat night. I am open to suggestions. I lean toward camping again myself since I don't get out much.
Suppose car camping at Whitetop and day hiking would be an option for Sat night and Sunday, before driving home.

[coach lou]

If I have one day to hike in New Hampshire where should I go? 10 to 15 miles max.

Moosilauke

[Train Wreck]

Thanks Rasty! Good to know. There's been plenty of rain recently so springs are running. Forecast for Fri and Sat look good. Slight chance of light rain Sunday. Where should I stay in Damascus Sat night?

Not at The Place.
i hear they have a really mean bouncer there :D

[Train Wreck]

If I have one day to hike in New Hampshire where should I go? 10 to 15 miles max.

Would you stop interrupting our important conversation with your irrelevant questions :bse

[aficion]

Not at The Place.
i hear they have a really mean bouncer there :D

I can bounce with the best of'em. Bet the Place will be pretty full with the Bubble though.

[Train Wreck]

I can bounce with the best of'em. Bet the Place will be pretty full with the Bubble though.

I'm not staying with any stinky hiker trash :D

[aficion]

Lavender and chamomile bath salts, with floating rose petals!
maybe add some cute little frogs on lily pads, if I can find the non-warty kind :)

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQnbH719xhKCg7Py536bO6_AuWM2I0Mc j2vVJcESQxb23FKDmhH

How's this look?

[Train Wreck]

If I have one day to hike in New Hampshire where should I go? 10 to 15 miles max.

Head north and don't stop till you reach Quebec!

[Train Wreck]

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQnbH719xhKCg7Py536bO6_AuWM2I0Mc j2vVJcESQxb23FKDmhH

How's this look?

Maybe a bit overgrown!

[Driver8]

If I have one day to hike in New Hampshire where should I go? 10 to 15 miles max.

You could go for a Presi Traverse, which, standard issue, would be about 20 miles. To hit all the Presi 5000-footers, you could start up the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail from near the Cog RR, tag Mt. Monroe, ascend Washington from there, and work your way over to Jefferson. With only one car and no shuttle, you could go back down the Jewell Trail near Mt. Clay after a 1.8 mile backtrack. If can make arrangements to get back via car or shuttle to your start point, you can continue on and hit Adams and Madison.

Moosilauke's awesome, but it's only 7-ish miles for a N-S traverse. Franconia Ridge, too, is awesome and extraordinarily beautiful, but for majesty and grandeur, it's hard to match the high Presi's.

[aficion]

Maybe a bit overgrown!
http://forums.steves-digicams.com/attachments/digital-art-modified-digicam-images/97487d1176312888-monet-monet-small-.jpg

Is this more what you had in mind?

[Rasty]

If I have one day to hike in New Hampshire where should I go? 10 to 15 miles max.

You could go for a Presi Traverse, which, standard issue, would be about 20 miles. To hit all the Presi 5000-footers, you could start up the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail from near the Cog RR, tag Mt. Monroe, ascend Washington from there, and work your way over to Jefferson. With only one car and no shuttle, you could go back down the Jewell Trail near Mt. Clay after a 1.8 mile backtrack. If can make arrangements to get back via car or shuttle to your start point, you can continue on and hit Adams and Madison.

Moosilauke's awesome, but it's only 7-ish miles for a N-S traverse. Franconia Ridge, too, is awesome and extraordinarily beautiful, but for majesty and grandeur, it's hard to match the high Presi's.

Thanks! Sounds like 20 miles it is. There are escalators on the hills?

[Train Wreck]

http://forums.steves-digicams.com/attachments/digital-art-modified-digicam-images/97487d1176312888-monet-monet-small-.jpg

Is this more what you had in mind?


You got it right this time!

[Train Wreck]

Thanks! Sounds like 20 miles it is. There are escalators on the hills?

No, but the trail angels will fly you to the top if your widdle wegs get tired :p

[aficion]

You got it right this time!

Ribbit ribbit.

[Mountain Mike]

If I have one day to hike in New Hampshire where should I go? 10 to 15 miles max.
Franconia ridge Traverse, Mt Washington From either 21387 Pinkham or Cog base station. Both allow for loops that you can hit a few other peaks & traverse above tree line. Or Wildcat/Carter loop from Pinkham. Some easier ones Mt Monadnock. 213842138521386 elatively low mountain in the south but fantastic views because summit was burned off to get rid of wolves. Chocura is another one with great view. See Chaco's pics from this past weekend.

[Rasty]

If I have one day to hike in New Hampshire where should I go? 10 to 15 miles max.
Franconia ridge Traverse, Mt Washington From either 21387 Pinkham or Cog base station. Both allow for loops that you can hit a few other peaks & traverse above tree line. Or Wildcat/Carter loop from Pinkham. Some easier ones Mt Monadnock. 213842138521386 elatively low mountain in the south but fantastic views because summit was burned off to get rid of wolves. Chocura is another one with great view. See Chaco's pics from this past weekend.

Thanks! I hopefully will get one day off while there.

[Rasty]

If I have one day to hike in New Hampshire where should I go? 10 to 15 miles max.

Head north and don't stop till you reach Quebec!

Look who's throwing the hissy fit now! :D

[aficion]

Look who's throwing the hissy fit now! :Dhttps://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR1dEv5TIlt4JT6Q7kWpujF6L_tmnBak lIMQbEiJlNRUmfgeCEi

"What difference does it make?"

[Rasty]

Look who's throwing the hissy fit now! :Dhttps://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR1dEv5TIlt4JT6Q7kWpujF6L_tmnBak lIMQbEiJlNRUmfgeCEi

"What difference does it make?"

Train Wreck is not that bad! Even I would never compare her to Hillary. Say your sorry please! :)

[Mountain Mike]

Thanks! Sounds like 20 miles it is. There are escalators on the hills?
At Halfway point. Could take Cog or tour bus up auto road & hike 1/2 of the traverse.

[aficion]

Train Wreck is not that bad! Even I would never compare her to Hillary. Say your sorry please! :)

Not comparing our Queen, just pointing out who's really been having hissy fits.
Sorry for the misunderimplication!

[Rasty]

Thanks! Sounds like 20 miles it is. There are escalators on the hills?
At Halfway point. Could take Cog or tour bus up auto road & hike 1/2 of the traverse.

Then how would I moon the cog?

[Mountain Mike]

Then how would I moon the cog?
Take the cog up & moon it as it goes down. Be kinda bad if you hiked up, mooned it & tried to ride it down.

[HikerMom58]

Then how would I moon the cog?

Just forget about it... no one wants to see ur bare butt. They prob. would like to see your golden underwear, tho....

[Wise Old Owl]

Wow did I just read that? Was there sexual abuse?

my eyes!

[HikerMom58]

Wow did I just read that? Was there sexual abuse?

my eyes!

LOL... no abuse... I just forgot the :D and :banana

[coach lou]

Relax, my friend......pull up a stool. Please, can someone get WOO some SWILF filtered Decaf Via? All is better here now.

......hmmmmmmmm....repeat...hmmmmmmmmmmmmm:)

[aficion]

You got it right this time!

https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRrwd0ZT0CHUyt8T0vN5HjJbpJLpL5Th MHpaA-wukBZTyEgkAfd
Even a blind pig finds an acorn once in a while.

[Sarcasm the elf]

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/248046_458888314187098_1238278424_n.jpg

[Storm]

slow night in the café, has the new queen scared away all the customers?

[Driver8]

Thanks! Sounds like 20 miles it is. There are escalators on the hills?

The partial Presi Traverse I mention would be about 15 miles. If you want to do the full P-T, closer to 20 miles as noted, you start at the Crawford Path parking lot near the AMC Highlands Center off Rt. 302, ascend to Pierce (the shortest and most southerly Presi), tag Eisenhower, do Monroe, etc., as I noted above, descending from Madison via the Valley Way, which puts you out at the major Appalachia Trailhead on Rt. 2. Bring Microspikes or the like if you're going in May, as you might want them descending the northern slopes of Adams/Madison - they're among the last areas in the Whites to retain their ice and snow. If you want to cut elevation gain, you can snip out certain summits along the way and stay on the Crawford Path/Gulfside A.T. routing. All according to your appetite for climb and your legs' and body's ability to digest it.

The full Presi is an awesome feat. If you want just to hit all the 5Ks, as I suggested, the nice thing is that the Ammo Trail, on ascent, is awesome with many pretty waterfalls and includes a 1560' climb in its final mile, from Gem Pool to the Lakes of the Clouds hut. I love that trail.

[Driver8]

Train Wreck is not that bad! Even I would never compare her to Hillary. Say your sorry please! :)

Easy on the politics, guys. Lots of us like Hillary. Let's not get into those games, please.

[rocketsocks]

http://forums.steves-digicams.com/attachments/digital-art-modified-digicam-images/97487d1176312888-monet-monet-small-.jpg

Is this more what you had in mind?
A fine Monet....if you squint you can see a Degas under painting...pretty slick!

[rocketsocks]

Alright, so how many of you squinted, hehehe

[rocketsocks]

be honest......

[aficion]

be honest......

OK you got me................gotta get up purty early of tha mornin to fool.............yeah, you got me.

http://images.fineartamerica.com/images-medium-large/blind-pig-and-mummy-dog-will-bullas.jpg

[rocketsocks]

OK you got me................gotta get up purty early of tha mornin to fool.............yeah, you got me.

http://images.fineartamerica.com/images-medium-large/blind-pig-and-mummy-dog-will-bullas.jpghehehe....I'm so bad.

[rocketsocks]

21395rabbit season

[aficion]

21395rabbit season
https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSnbO3HUL9KL_spMlz1PRLjGy-0Qn6hYonx5rIqRz9ZX74kbTvN Spring Gobbler anyone?

[rocketsocks]

https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSnbO3HUL9KL_spMlz1PRLjGy-0Qn6hYonx5rIqRz9ZX74kbTvN Spring Gobbler anyone?


http://www.commodore.ca/misc/jokes/fs_shark_bear.JPG

[Gray Blazer]

21400 I don't always rape cats, but, when I do, I do it for the entertainment of young children.


(I saw that somewhere and thought it was relevant to the cafe)

[Gray Blazer]

If I have one day to hike in New Hampshire where should I go? 10 to 15 miles max.


I would suggest Mt Willey. Starts at Crawford Notch at Willey House and has a view of Mt. Washington at the top. I know it is less than 15 miles. Doable in one day.

[Rasty]

If I have one day to hike in New Hampshire where should I go? 10 to 15 miles max.


I would suggest Mt Willey. Starts at Crawford Notch at Willey House and has a view of Mt. Washington at the top. I know it is less than 15 miles. Doable in one day.

I think I'm going to go fully stupid and do a Northern Presidential loop of Washington to Madison. 18 total miles. I figure if I start hiking at 5 am I can be done by 8 pm.

[Wise Old Owl]

Still looking for dead parrots.....
http://www.missfidget.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/parrot_sketch.jpg

I don't like the lively ones... they hear something over and over and can't think for themselves, so it must be true ... and they repeat it over and over for everyone to hear.

[coach lou]

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/248046_458888314187098_1238278424_n.jpg


Millennium-Subaru on Sunday!

[Wise Old Owl]

Easy on the politics, guys. Lots of us like Hillary. Let's not get into those games, please.

Yes we like Hillary....there's no politics in that.... She's great!

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg275/MarkSwarbrick/mint_nurse-1.jpg

Be Honest - what difference does it make...

[Train Wreck]

Look out Y'all, aficion done gone got himself one a them aveetar thangs!

[Train Wreck]

Alright, so how many of you squinted, hehehe

I minored in art history, and I still looked :o

[aficion]

Look out Y'all, aficion done gone got himself one a them aveetar thangs!

Thought I'd better put up a picture so all the pohos on pilgrimmage to Damascus would recognize me when we meet up.

[Train Wreck]

Thought I'd better put up a picture so all the pohos on pilgrimmage to Damascus would recognize me when we meet up.

The Cantchahurry Tales ;)

[aficion]

The Cantchahurry Tales ;)

Glad its downhill into Damascus....I can't much hurry uphill these days.

[HikerMom58]

Look out Y'all, aficion done gone got himself one a them aveetar thangs!

This site has got to love the Cafe... sooner or later we all have to have one! :D Nice aficion!!

[Train Wreck]

Glad its downhill into Damascus....I can't much hurry uphill these days.

I'm thinking a bike ride from Whitetop to Damascus on Sunday would be fun especially if the folks car camp the night before.

[aficion]

I'm thinking a bike ride from Whitetop to Damascus on Sunday would be fun especially if the folks car camp the night before.

Can I ride one a them ponies?

[aficion]

This site has got to love the Cafe... sooner or later we all have to have one! :D Nice aficion!!

Thanks Mom.....now you know what I look like.:rolleyes:

[atmilkman]

From the cafe, you mean?
Yes. Do you know how many are expected from the café. I know coach and HM wont be but was wondering who will.

[atmilkman]

I missed that this was my 5000th post yesterday!

It's better then Chicken Ankles!

Congrats on the 5 G's. Too bad we couldn't convert to real money.

[Astro]

I minored in art history, and I still looked :o

TW, what did you major in?

[Train Wreck]

Can I ride one a them ponies?

Yes, as long as you don't tag him with inappropriate graffiti

[Train Wreck]

TW, what did you major in?

Pohoing
.........

[HikerMom58]

Wow, I'm impressed... TW got a perfectly nice response from WM on a thread. Serniously, is there anything Queenie can't do? Nope...:cool:

[Train Wreck]

TW, what did you major in?

Sorry, couldn't resist...
Studio Art.
Long, long ago, in the dark ages, before electronic media, when everything was actually done by hand...

[atmilkman]

Wow, I'm impressed... TW got a perfectly nice response from WM on a thread. Serniously, is there anything Queenie can't do? Nope...:cool:
I saw that. She also got the thread back on track after the nip. She's goooooood!

[aficion]

Yes, as long as you don't tag him with inappropriate graffiti

Shucks, you mean I bought that sack a sharpies fer nuthin?

[Astro]

Pohoing
.........

Well, I guess it has served you well. :)

[Train Wreck]

Shucks, you mean I bought that sack a sharpies fer nuthin?

Give them to the Boy Scouts for penmanship practice ;)

[aficion]

I saw that. She also got the thread back on track after the nip. She's goooooood!

That thread was about to become a blivet. She's talented for sure.

[HikerMom58]

I saw that. She also got the thread back on track after the nip. She's goooooood!

Choo choo gets things back on track! :D

[Train Wreck]

My, my, aren't we a bunch of complimentary PoHos this morning! Looks like some people know which side their cyber cafe bread is buttered on. It's good to be Queen :banana

* waiting for another hissy fit from Rasty *

[aficion]

Give them to the Boy Scouts for penmanship practice ;)

I'll give em all but the pink one. Gonna need it to make my Mom a card soon.

[HikerMom58]

I have something to add to the Boy Scout thread but I won't say it there....I was an assistant Den mother when my son was a Cub Scout (he never went past that). The Den mother had a good friend that was hiking the AT. He was coming through Daleville in the winter months, I remember that.... Anyway, he stayed at her home for a week or so. She had him come to a meeting to talk about the AT and his hike. I just remember thinking this guy was a crazy person for hiking the trail. It was freezing cold. I remember my main concern was not being able to shower very often.( I still miss that when I hike but I like the experience of hiking way more than smelling like a rose, everyday.) I knew nothing about the AT or hikers that hiked it. I remember that I kept looking at him and listening to him trying to figure out why he would even be interested in doing such a thing... I kept asking my friend.. Why is he doing this? Who knew years later, I , myself would be so interested in the trail and the ones that hike it.... that's crazy! :sun

[Rasty]

My, my, aren't we a bunch of complimentary PoHos this morning! Looks like some people know which side their cyber cafe bread is buttered on. It's good to be Queen :banana

* waiting for another hissy fit from Rasty *

No hissy fit! Revenge hiking in the White Mountains twice in the next five weeks will be enough! :dance:dance:dance

[aficion]

No hissy fit! Revenge hiking in the White Mountains twice in the next five weeks will be enough! :dance:dance:dance

They got any ponies up there?

[Rasty]

They got any ponies up there?

I'm sure we can find a petting zoo with ponies! Maybe they will have goats and sheep too!

[aficion]

I'm sure we can find a petting zoo with ponies! Maybe they will have goats and sheep too!

Just thinking, 18 miles in that terrain, one might come in handy.https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSdC4Vi_2PpmXARK0rk1QtUhtjRhWo-EAHjnYjY-C2BVv3vVTEj

[Train Wreck]

No hissy fit! Revenge hiking in the White Mountains twice in the next five weeks will be enough! :dance:dance:dance


sure, when you're going down the north side of Mt. Whatchamacallit, in the rain, freezing your a$$ off on a 7000' descent, and your kneecaps are getting real painfully friendly with your armpits, just keep congratulating yourself, "I sure showed HER!"

[Train Wreck]

Just thinking, 18 miles in that terrain, one might come in handy.https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSdC4Vi_2PpmXARK0rk1QtUhtjRhWo-EAHjnYjY-C2BVv3vVTEj


Mmm, food that hikes itself in!
bacon and horsemeat :p

[Rasty]

No hissy fit! Revenge hiking in the White Mountains twice in the next five weeks will be enough! :dance:dance:dance


sure, when you're going down the north side of Mt. Whatchamacallit, in the rain, freezing your a$$ off on a 7000' descent, and your kneecaps are getting real painfully friendly with your armpits, just keep congratulating yourself, "I sure showed HER!"

I will do just that!

[Train Wreck]

I will do just that!

Take only pictures, leave only (bloody) footprints :D

[Gray Blazer]

Just thinking, 18 miles in that terrain, one might come in handy.https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSdC4Vi_2PpmXARK0rk1QtUhtjRhWo-EAHjnYjY-C2BVv3vVTEj

21401 Blodwyn Pig

[Rasty]

I will do just that!

Take only pictures, leave only (bloody) footprints :D

It's just walking!

[Gray Blazer]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ocmvU_5ofs

Blodwyn Pig-Getting to This

[Gray Blazer]

21402uiytu76ryrsyru7uio

[Rasty]

No hissy fit! Revenge hiking in the White Mountains twice in the next five weeks will be enough! :dance:dance:dance


sure, when you're going down the north side of Mt. Whatchamacallit, in the rain, freezing your a$$ off on a 7000' descent, and your kneecaps are getting real painfully friendly with your armpits, just keep congratulating yourself, "I sure showed HER!"

It could be sunny!

[Train Wreck]

Originally Posted by Train Wreck:1466616 (tel:1466616) Originally Posted by Rasty
No hissy fit! Revenge hiking in the White Mountains twice in the next five weeks will be enough!


sure, when you're going down the north side of Mt. Whatchamacallit, in the rain, freezing your a$$ off on a 7000' descent, and your kneecaps are getting real painfully friendly with your armpits, just keep congratulating yourself, "I sure showed HER!"


It could be sunny!

sure, when you're going down the north side of Mt. Whatchamacallit, in the merciless hot sun, frying up a 3rd degree sunburn on a 7000' descent, and your kneecaps are getting real painfully friendly with your armpits, just keep congratulating yourself, "I sure showed HER!"

I can do this all day, you know...I double majored in arguing.:)

[Rasty]

Originally Posted by Train Wreck:1466616 (tel:1466616) Originally Posted by Rasty
No hissy fit! Revenge hiking in the White Mountains twice in the next five weeks will be enough!


sure, when you're going down the north side of Mt. Whatchamacallit, in the rain, freezing your a$$ off on a 7000' descent, and your kneecaps are getting real painfully friendly with your armpits, just keep congratulating yourself, "I sure showed HER!"


It could be sunny!

sure, when you're going down the north side of Mt. Whatchamacallit, in the merciless hot sun, frying up a 3rd degree sunburn on a 7000' descent, and your kneecaps are getting real painfully friendly with your armpits, just keep congratulating yourself, "I sure showed HER!"

I can do this all day, you know...I double majored in arguing.:)

Is it really a 7000' descent?

[Train Wreck]

21402uiytu76ryrsyru7uio

21403
.............

[Train Wreck]

Is it really a 7000' descent?

only if you're a centipede

[Train Wreck]

21404

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

[Wise Old Owl]

I have something to add to the Boy Scout thread but I won't say it there....I was an assistant Den mother when my son was a Cub Scout (he never went past that). The Den mother had a good friend that was hiking the AT. He was coming through Daleville in the winter months, I remember that.... Anyway, he stayed at her home for a week or so. She had him come to a meeting to talk about the AT and his hike. I just remember thinking this guy was a crazy person for hiking the trail. It was freezing cold. I remember my main concern was not being able to shower very often.( I still miss that when I hike but I like the experience of hiking way more than smelling like a rose, everyday.) I knew nothing about the AT or hikers that hiked it. I remember that I kept looking at him and listening to him trying to figure out why he would even be interested in doing such a thing... I kept asking my friend.. Why is he doing this? Who knew years later, I , myself would be so interested in the trail and the ones that hike it.... that's crazy! :sun

I get tired of all the bashing of scouting here at WB from people that have never been or don't have kids... they hear that retoric on the news about gay's and scouting and then they need to post it here. I give up... the more I post those threads the more folk get angry at me when I try to defend the good in the organization.

[Astro]

Sorry, couldn't resist...
Studio Art.
Long, long ago, in the dark ages, before electronic media, when everything was actually done by hand...

And just how far back were those dark ages? :-?

[Astro]

It's just walking!

But hopefully not with bloody feet.

[Astro]

I get tired of all the bashing of scouting here at WB from people that have never been or don't have kids... they hear that retoric on the news about gay's and scouting and then they need to post it here. I give up... the more I post those threads the more folk get angry at me when I try to defend the good in the organization.

WOO, I appreciate what you do. As a father of three sons that are/were scouts and a being a former Cub Master and Scout Master among other roles I have seen it first hand. It is a a great organization that teaches boys so many good things they need to be good strong men. You would think with LNT and getting kids outdoors to enjoy the woods the right way they would be the model organization for a place like WB. But unfortunately not always so.

[coach lou]

I get tired of all the bashing of scouting here at WB from people that have never been or don't have kids... they hear that retoric on the news about gay's and scouting and then they need to post it here. I give up... the more I post those threads the more folk get angry at me when I try to defend the good in the organization.


WOO, as was said.......In the Noble Tradition.....as we scouters know, is the truth of it. I wish my shirt still fit, I'd wear it this weekend.

[Astro]

WOO, as was said.......In the Noble Tradition.....as we scouters know, is the truth of it. I wish my shirt still fit, I'd wear it this weekend.

Coach, I love the attitude and your comments on the other thread too. :)

[FarmerChef]

WOO, I appreciate what you do. As a father of three sons there are/were scouts and a being a former Cub Master and Scout Master among other roles I have seen it first hand. It is a a great organization that teaches boys so many good things they need to be good strong men. You would think with LNT and getting kids outdoors to enjoy the woods the right way they would be the model organization for a place like WB. But unfortunately not always so.

This very issue is a part of my Wood Badge patrol project since it pains me every time I see the scouting stereotypes displayed as normative for the whole organization. I'm proud to be a Scouter and a Cubmaster. No person and no organization is perfect but I consistently see the BSA trying to do the right thing, consistent with it's core values in an ever-changing and complex world. As far as LNT is concerned, I really don't see anyone else teaching it. I know my kids aren't getting it through school.

HM - loved your story. I got hooked on the AT because one of my teachers in the 7th and 8th grade hiked the AT every summer trying to finish it. I'd never heard of a thru back then but the mere thought of spending more than a couple days in the woods was mesmerizing. Now I live for those weeks where I can take my children out and show them the joy of the outdoors. I had tears in my eyes watching Ken Burns: The National Parks on Netflix. It's how I grew up. I hope they fall in love with it as much as I did, or at least learn to respect it.

[HikerMom58]

I get tired of all the bashing of scouting here at WB from people that have never been or don't have kids... they hear that retoric on the news about gay's and scouting and then they need to post it here. I give up... the more I post those threads the more folk get angry at me when I try to defend the good in the organization.

I hear ya, WOO. It's great to stand up for the BSA. I think the BSA, like everyone else has stated, is a good thing. Any organization, church or anything else is as good as the people that are a part of it. People are never flawless. People make bad choices, sometimes. We need to acknowledge that, when people point it out.
No one should broad brush the BSA in a 100% positive way, just like on one should broad brush it in a 100% negative way. It's just not the truth, either way you look at it. If someone wants to paint it in a 100% negative way, we should acknowledge the negative but should try to get them to acknowledge the positive, as well.
I believe if you don't alienate the person, with strong negative feelings, that can happen. If one jumps all over them- they get defensive, fight back and then check out. They are gone. There's no winners. The chance for anyone to have a meaningful discussion is gone. Just a bunch of negative comments being slung back and forth at each other.... that's my feelings about it all.

I let my emotions rule my behavior all the time. It's hard not to react to those feelings. I get so annoyed, mad and hurt etc.. by people, sometimes. So easy to just let it fly, baby, just let it fly....

I think everyone, in here, holds it all together pretty well. I'm proud to call y'all my friends. :sun Forgive me if I step out of line every now and then- I try really hard not too.

[Rasty]

Can you ride a cafeteria tray down tuckermans ravine?

[Mountain Mike]

You might have better luck riding it down the Cog.

[coach lou]

Can you ride a cafeteria tray down tuckermans ravine?

I want pictures of that!

[Astro]

Can you ride a cafeteria tray down tuckermans ravine?

Sure, the questions are how far and should you. ;)

[Rasty]

You might have better luck riding it down the Cog.

My car will be on the east side!

[Rasty]

Can you ride a cafeteria tray down tuckermans ravine?

I want pictures of that!

The coroner usually takes pictures.

[Mountain Mike]

The sleds they used to deliver newspapers from weren't much more than oversized trays! 21412

[Rasty]

The sleds they used to deliver newspapers from weren't much more than oversized trays! 21412

Bet those wimps had brakes!

[FarmerChef]

The sleds they used to deliver newspapers from weren't much more than oversized trays! 21412

Now that does look like fun! Where'd you find the pic?

[Mountain Mike]

They didn't even go that fast.
Devil's shingleSince the early days of the railway's construction the workers wanted to minimize time when climbing and descending the ramp, so they invented slideboards fitting over the cog rack and providing enough room for themselves and their tools. These boards – no two were exactly alike – were approximately 90 cm (35 in) long by 25 cm (9.8 in) wide, made of wood with hand-forged iron and with two long hardwood handles usually attached at the down-mountain end. Common times for the descent of the mountain using these boards were about 15 minutes. The record was 2:45, an average speed above 100 km/h (62 mph).[1] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Washington_Cog_Railway#cite_note-theheartofnewengland.com-1)
The "Devil's shingles" were banned in 1906 after the accidental death of an employee. Later the design of the rack was changed so the old braking mechanism could not grip any more.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Washington_Cog_Railway

[Train Wreck]

Bet those wimps had brakes!

I think the entire cafe should rent a luge and ride down the rails :banana
after going over Niagara Falls in bear canisters first.

[Astro]

Can you ride a cafeteria tray down tuckermans ravine?

Clark Griswold may have some tips for you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG7ykqlQtBA&feature=player_detailpage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG7ykqlQtBA&feature=player_detailpage

[Astro]

I think the entire cafe should rent a luge and ride down the rails :banana
after going over Niagara Falls in bear canisters first.

I think it only appropriate that the leaders of the Cafe go first and show us how it done. ;)

[FarmerChef]

That's "Clark W. Grizz...man.."

[FarmerChef]

Speaking of Clark, what does it mean when there's a strange, green glow and foul fumes emanating from the privy?

[Train Wreck]

Speaking of Clark, what does it mean when there's a strange, green glow and foul fumes emanating from the privy?

ET taking a dump?

[coach lou]

I think it only appropriate that the leaders of the Cafe go first and show us how it done. ;)
A great leader leads by example!:)

[Train Wreck]

A great leader leads by example!:)

I never said I was great, just fabulous :D

[Rasty]

I think the entire cafe should rent a luge and ride down the rails :banana
after going over Niagara Falls in bear canisters first.

That would be a spectacular ending to the café thread. Lone Wolf could do the eulogy post, our WB friends will each throw in a handful of forest duff and then Gator would lock up the café doors for good!

[Train Wreck]

That would be a spectacular ending to the café thread. Lone Wolf could do the eulogy post, our WB friends will each throw in a handful of forest duff and then Gator would lock up the café doors for good!

LW's eulogy:

"'Bout time"

[Rasty]

LW's eulogy:

"'Bout time"

Or "It's just tumbling"

[coach lou]

That would be a spectacular ending to the café thread. Lone Wolf could do the eulogy post, our WB friends will each throw in a handful of forest duff and then Gator would lock up the café doors for good!

Don't forget the WBers that belong to that church that will be lined up cheering that we finally got closed down:D

[Astro]

Speaking of Clark, what does it mean when there's a strange, green glow and foul fumes emanating from the privy?

Must be his brother-in-law again (Randy Quaid).

[Astro]

A great leader leads by example!:)

Yep, that's what we teach here.

[FatHead64]

WOO, as was said.......In the Noble Tradition.....as we scouters know, is the truth of it. I wish my shirt still fit, I'd wear it this weekend.

Eagle Scout here - I'm with you guys. I'm learning to suck it up and not say anything, at least as often as I can talk myself out of it.

On a happier note - getting excited here. Leave Sunday for the High Country Pathway with my daughter! Will not be pohoing that week. Pretty much all is in hand except final groceries before leaving, and permethrin on some clothes. Oh, and I guess my daughter does have one more final at MSU. Details.

[Astro]

I never said I was great, just fabulous :D

I guess we will just have to settle for fabulous until greatness returns from the trail. :rolleyes:

[Rasty]

I guess we will just have to settle for fabulous until greatness returns from the trail. :rolleyes:

I already returned! :rolleyes:

[Astro]

Don't forget the WBers that belong to that church that will be lined up cheering that we finally got closed down:D

Coach, do you mean that everyone does not appreciate us? :confused:

[Train Wreck]

i already returned! :rolleyes:


**ignore button activated **

[Another Kevin]

I get tired of all the bashing of scouting here at WB from people that have never been or don't have kids... they hear that retoric on the news about gay's and scouting and then they need to post it here. I give up... the more I post those threads the more folk get angry at me when I try to defend the good in the organization.

I hope I've not been one of the angry ones about whom you complain. I've been both a Scout (made Life, but never Eagle, for reasons that I won't discuss here), and a Scoutmaster. Neither experience inclines me to rejoin the organization. In both cases, it was neither the Scouts nor the national organization, nor the organizational goals and ideals that drove me out; it was, pure and simple, the parents. In particular, when I was a Scoutmaster, I simply got tired of laboring under a perpetual cloud of suspicion. Since I have no sons, I must have been in Scouting for evil reasons, or so some Scouts' mothers believed.

This was about thirty years ago. I'm sure that the mothers have only gotten worse over the intervening time.

Honi soit qui mal y pense.

[Train Wreck]

Eagle Scout here - I'm with you guys. I'm learning to suck it up and not say anything, at least as often as I can talk myself out of it.

On a happier note - getting excited here. Leave Sunday for the High Country Pathway with my daughter! Will not be pohoing that week. Pretty much all is in hand except final groceries before leaving, and permethrin on some clothes. Oh, and I guess my daughter does have one more final at MSU. Details.

Sounds like fun times!
you can complete next week's Pohoing in advance if you like!

[coach lou]

Coach, do you mean that everyone does not appreciate us? :confused:

I can't link it here....I'm sure one of you Cafe' Pohos can....but don't you recall HBs 'Close the Cafe' Poll'?

[Rasty]

I can't link it here....I'm sure one of you Cafe' Pohos can....but don't you recall HBs 'Close the Cafe' Poll'?

http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?87746-close-down-the-cafe&highlight=

[Rasty]

http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?87746-close-down-the-cafe&highlight=

I think I voted to close it down!

[coach lou]

I think I voted to close it down!


http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?87746-close-down-the-cafe&highlight=


Thanks for that link....and yes, I do remember your vote.

[Rasty]

Thanks for that link....and yes, I do remember your vote.

Vote early and often!

[Train Wreck]

That thread was fun to read all over again!
although I disapprove of Rasty's timing :mad:

[Train Wreck]

Seeing as we're gonna hit 600K views tonight, boys :banana

[aficion]

Seeing as we're gonna hit 600K views tonight, boys :banana

Way yon gone already your POHOJESTY.:banana:banana

[Train Wreck]

I am so getting a promotion from WB for all my hard work! :D

[coach lou]

I am so getting a promotion from WB for all my hard work! :D


How much higher can you go? Maybe Put 'Train Wreck' in Purple or Royal Blue:rolleyes:

[aficion]

Trying to decide which tent to pack this weekend. How does this look?http://images.craigslist.org/3K53J53Nf5E35H75M7d4s78d6bc8d52bc1f72.jpg

[coach lou]

Trying to decide which tent to pack this weekend. How does this look?http://images.craigslist.org/3K53J53Nf5E35H75M7d4s78d6bc8d52bc1f72.jpg


This is the Steam tent for the Cafe' Spa weekend in Damascus?

[Another Kevin]

Honi soit qui mal y pense.

And now I've seen the chain of replies on the other thread and regret having started the drift. Sorry.

The troll over there, alas, isn't a troll. I don't think I've ever encountered a group of 6 or 8 Scouts without at least one mother who felt that way. It was particularly obnoxious when the mother who thought that way had a 12-year-old hooligan who loved sneaking up and surprising me while I was watering a bush or squatting over a cathole and hollering "I SAW MR KENNY'S [insert obscene name for a body part]!" for the entire patrol to hear.

[aficion]

This is the Steam tent for the Cafe' Spa weekend in Damascus?

Yeah, and room for all the ponies too.:)

[Train Wreck]

Yeah, and room for all the ponies too.:)

AND the clown college!

[Mountain Mike]

AND the clown college!
A good clown college could fit in this 21414

[coach lou]

Damn Cafers taking over all the funny threads:banana

[HikerMom58]

Yeah, and room for all the ponies too.:)

Looking good aficion.. :) Bring that one! :) Happy Birthday shout out to Chin Music!! HAPPY birthday CHIN!!!

[HikerMom58]

Damn Cafers taking over all the funny threads:banana

I'm pumped- Coach Lou is heading for VA tomorrow!! :banana

[Train Wreck]

I'm pumped- Coach Lou is heading for VA tomorrow!! :banana

With enough cheesecake for everyone, I hope!

[coach lou]

With enough cheesecake for everyone, I hope!

Overload is building it as we speak. I wish she could come along, she can't get out of work. I will try to get her out somewhere this summer!

[Train Wreck]

[QUOTE=HikerMomKD;1466840]I'm pumped- Coach Lou is heading for VA tomorrow!! :banana[/

"Building"...interesting choice of words. Hope that means it's an XL size cheesecake!

[HikerMom58]

Overload is building it as we speak. I wish she could come along, she can't get out of work. I will try to get her out somewhere this summer!

Aww.. I know!! :( She's so nice to make cheesecake for you and HB. (TW.. you know they will eat it all... get real here. HB has been hiking for far too long. :D) Tell her Hi for us!!

[Astro]

Vote early and often!

Chicago style, just like deep dish pizza. ;)

[Astro]

Vote early and often!

So that explains the 26%, you and KK kept voting over and over again.

[Astro]

This is the Steam tent for the Cafe' Spa weekend in Damascus?

That was my first thought, you could all the Cafe regulars in that thing.

[Rasty]

Vote early and often!

So that explains the 26%, you and KK kept voting over and over again.

Karl's and my reason are different.

[HikerMom58]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4atGkebsec


Heard this one today... does anyone remember this song? Flash back!!!

[Wise Old Owl]

Sort of.. yea

[Astro]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4atGkebsec


Heard this one today... does anyone remember this song? Flash back!!!

Definitely.

[Train Wreck]

And now I've seen the chain of replies on the other thread and regret having started the drift. Sorry.

The troll over there, alas, isn't a troll. I don't think I've ever encountered a group of 6 or 8 Scouts without at least one mother who felt that way. It was particularly obnoxious when the mother who thought that way had a 12-year-old hooligan who loved sneaking up and surprising me while I was watering a bush or squatting over a cathole and hollering "I SAW MR KENNY'S [insert obscene name for a body part]!" for the entire patrol to hear.

AK, no need to apologize! It's just one of those things. You never know how a thread will take off in one direction or another. Sometimes they drift, sometimes they dive :( It sounds like you had more than your share of stupid people to deal with :(

[Mountain Mike]

Beware!!!21416

[coach lou]

21417:D:banana

[aficion]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4atGkebsec


Heard this one today... does anyone remember this song? Flash back!!!

Absolutely......Old Man Rythm still gotta holt.

Great slide show too... everything from Pilgrims to Chuck Berry to Blue Footed Boobies.

[OzJacko]

So my current plan is to drive to Damascus and leave my car around noon Friday, get a shuttle south to the 421 trailhead, hike north 5 miles to Abingdon Gap Shelter area, and make camp near there. This is about a mile or so N of McQueens Gap Rd. Maybe meet everyone there and hike into Damascus together, around 9-10 miles on Saturday. Subject to change of course, depending on progress /whereabouts of Oz and IM, but sounds workable. Any info on shelter/water/campsites/etc. is welcome. This is new territory for me.
UPDATE!
IM, Army Ant and myself have arranged a double slackpack from Hampton.
We will be arriving late Friday (my birthday).

[Alligator]

Folks, if there's a hot topic thread causing problems elsewhere, it is not particularly wise to drag the argument over to this one. It is not cool for you guys to retreat into this thread and continue the problem, this thread is public not a private room.

If a thread is not sitting well with you, donating members have the option to put the thread on ignore.

[Lone Wolf]

the cafe owner is in town. had a cocktail with him

[OzJacko]

Folks, if there's a hot topic thread causing problems elsewhere, it is not particularly wise to drag the argument over to this one. It is not cool for you guys to retreat into this thread and continue the problem, this thread is public not a private room.

If a thread is not sitting well with you, donating members have the option to put the thread on ignore.
You guys being bad again?
No closed thread or nastiness in the cafe peoples!

[Mountain Mike]

Cool LW How's he doing?

[Storm]

So, who's going to grab 36000?

[Another Kevin]

Folks, if there's a hot topic thread causing problems elsewhere, it is not particularly wise to drag the argument over to this one. It is not cool for you guys to retreat into this thread and continue the problem, this thread is public not a private room.

If a thread is not sitting well with you, donating members have the option to put the thread on ignore.

Sorry if I came across that way - I was trying to move an off-topic observation here, rather than continue an off-topic discussion on the other thread. (At the same time I followed up on the other thread with a more germane post.) I suppose I should have just kept it to myself.

[OzJacko]

Hi LW!
Can I have 3 spots reserved in the Place Friday night?
I will PM contact details tomorrow.

[coach lou]

Hi LW!
Can I have 3 spots reserved in the Place Friday night?
I will PM contact details tomorrow.

Better get a bigger table!

[Invisible Man]

Hello WhiteBlaze, it's the Invisible Man here posting from Hampton, TN.

I'll be meeting some of you when I hike into Damascus friday night with my dad - Oz Jacko. A big howdy to all who can make it and all who can't. I look forward to sitting down for the occasional coffee in the cafe along the way.

Train Wreck; HB will be back as chief Poho soon, make sure you keep the sign hanging high :-D

Sincerely,
Invisible Man
- registered Pohoit.

[aficion]

UPDATE!
IM, Army Ant and myself have arranged a double slackpack from Hampton.
We will be arriving late Friday (my birthday).

Good news Oz and an early Happy Birthday to you! Mine's Monday. Let us eat cake.

[Lone Wolf]

Cool LW How's he doing?

fit as fiddle. watched him eat 2 big plates of spaghetti and meatballs

[coach lou]

fit as fiddle. watched him eat 2 big plates of spaghetti and meatballs

I should get Overload to make 2 cheesecakes!?

[Lone Wolf]

Hi LW!
Can I have 3 spots reserved in the Place Friday night?
I will PM contact details tomorrow.

no can do. first come, fist served this time of year. will be plenty of bunk and lawn space though

[Lone Wolf]

I should get Overload to make 2 cheesecakes!?

hetold about the cheesecakes

[atmilkman]

Hello WhiteBlaze, it's the Invisible Man here posting from Hampton, TN.

I'll be meeting some of you when I hike into Damascus friday night with my dad - Oz Jacko. A big howdy to all who can make it and all who can't. I look forward to sitting down for the occasional coffee in the cafe along the way.

Train Wreck; HB will be back as chief Poho soon, make sure you keep the sign hanging high :-D

Sincerely,
Invisible Man
- registered Pohoit.
Hey IM, Milkman here, good to see you. Welcome to the café.

[aficion]

Hey IM, Milkman here, good to see you. Welcome to the café.

Likewise IM... Welcome and well met..............soon anyway!

[coach lou]

Hey IM, Milkman here, good to see you. Welcome to the café.


He didn't hang around long....those thru hikers.....here today.......slack-back tomorrow!

[aficion]

no can do. first come, fist served this time of year. will be plenty of bunk and lawn space though

Hope I don't get served a fist.

[atmilkman]

He didn't hang around long....those thru hikers.....here today.......slack-back tomorrow!

Some people will do anything to get to a party on time.

[atmilkman]

Hope I don't get served a fist.

Early birthday fist. POW. Right in the kisser.

[atmilkman]

If I don't get a chance - Happy B-Day to you and Oz.

[Train Wreck]

Hope I don't get served a fist.

Just behave yourself and you should be fine!:D

[Mountain Mike]

Hope I don't get served a fist.
Only if you break the rules at the Place! :eek:

[Astro]

ATM, so you can back for the milestone?