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[atmilkman]

Glad you had a view. It was very foggy the morning I was there.

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That's still a cool pick and you know you were there and where you were looking out at.

[Deer Hunter]

That's still a cool pick and you know you were there and where you were looking out at.

Yeah, the fog gave it a different look I guess. I stayed there a while hoping the fog would lift but decided I couldn't wait that long and moved on.

[Astro]

what about tents have you tried staying in tents?

What a novel concept. :)

[Astro]

Prettiest black eye I've ever seen :)

Took a line drive to the temple last night, no black eye, but it hurts. Knocked me to the ground, but not out. Coaches on my son's travel team include a Doctor, University Sports Trainer, and Pharmacist. They checked it out, had me put ice on it and said any issues go to ER and have cat scan, and told me to have wife wake me up every couple of hours during the night to make sure I was still coherent. Still dull pain, but should be OK.

[atmilkman]

Took a line drive to the temple last night, no black eye, but it hurts. Knocked me to the ground, but not out. Coaches on my son's travel team include a Doctor, University Sports Trainer, and Pharmacist. They checked it out, had me put ice on it and said any issues go to ER and have cat scan, and told me to have wife wake me up every couple of hours during the night to make sure I was still coherent. Still dull pain, but should be OK.

Man you're lucky. Head shots ain't nothing to fool around with. You're typing is okay. I guess there wasn't any brain damage. :)

[Astro]

Better! Last month was a ruff one. just getting over the knee & got tendinitis in my elbow from chopping ice to make room for an incoming storm. Just as that healed gout set in my other ankle. Thankfully feeling alright now other than a little sore from salvaging some stuff from store next door that is being demolished. To long with no exercise. That is changing. Need to be up to 20+ mile days by Sept. when I get to take my extended vacation.

MM, and such are the trials of growing old. But at least you already have a life full of more adventures than most of us dream about. Here is to you being able to work through all this and get back in the condition you want to be. :)

[Astro]

This fracking business is starting to get serious...
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http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/story/2013/05/23/business-german-beer-fracking.html

That is Germans for you, only concerned about the impact to the water supply if it impacts their beer.

[Astro]

HB, I like the new avatar picture.

[Astro]

Man you're lucky. Head shots ain't nothing to fool around with. You're typing is okay. I guess there wasn't any brain damage. :)

It was not bleeding like one I had in the past, which I thought was good. But then the Doctor (coach) says actually this was the worst part of the head where skull does not provide as much protection, and the real concern is the internal bleeding.

[Trillium]

Hey Smike................
it snowed here this morning.......again.where in the UP are you?

Have a possibility of hiking Pictured Rocks last week of August. Concerned about possible temps. What do you think?

[BirdBrain]

Cool...your ready! you worked hard at learning and assembling, it hasn't gone unnoticed, you asked some great questions that I happened to benefit from. Most of my time spent here at WB is spent lurking and learning from others, not asking the next right thing...so thank you for that.

Can anyone recommend a ultra-mega-nano-neo-superduper-lightweight system to hang 42 chicken ankles?

[Gray Blazer]

Can anyone recommend a ultra-mega-nano-neo-superduper-lightweight system to hang 42 chicken ankles?

You already answered your own question.

[BirdBrain]

You already answered your own question.

I did? When? And I thought I didn't have any lasting effects from my last concussion. :)

PS: Not making fun of people with concussions. I have had at least 2. Last one was a bad one. I have had pulsatile tinnitus for years because of one that I suffered from about 8 years ago.

[slow mind]

where in the UP are you?

Have a possibility of hiking Pictured Rocks last week of August. Concerned about possible temps. What do you think?

August holds the best weather along the big lake. That being said, the nights are almost always very cool. Days are normally in the mid 70's. Night time temps. in the low 40's are common. Also make a plan for carrying x-tra water for camp- some areas are dry with no access to the lake due to cliffs. ENJOY!!!!

[slow mind]

Oh.... and to answer your first question, I live in Iron county and on a sailboat on the big lake in the summers.

[BirdBrain]

Okay... now for a cheese tip. I have been studying the best way to take protein on my hike. This is because of a passing question and comment from HB.

A little aside on that first: I have noticed that HB rarely says things in a forceful manner. He says many things, that ought to be listened to, in a matter of fact way and then moves on. I have learned to stop and consider his words a bit more as time has passed. This issue is one such case.

Back to the cheese and protein. My research has revealed that cheese is a major source for protein for AT hikers. This was a surprise to me. I expected jerky and pepperoni and the like to be the primary sources. After looking into cheese, I found something that surprised me further. There is one type of cheese that stands head and shoulders above the rest (this proclamation will like produce welcome rebuttals). Most cheeses hover in the 4-6 grams of protein per oz range. Parmesan is at 9 grams per oz. That is about 20% of your RDA for protein in 1oz. Of the Parmesans, Parmigiano Reggiano stands at the top. It has the best numbers (low salt is important to me) of the Parmesans and it melts in your mouth.

I toyed with the idea of taking the Laughing Cow cheeses. The fire starters are a neat idea. I thought the Parmesan cheese taste would get old after a few days, but the real stuff is incredible in numbers and in taste. Next step is to find it for less that $20 per pound.

[Deer Hunter]

Okay... now for a cheese tip. I have been studying the best way to take protein on my hike. This is because of a passing question and comment from HB.

A little aside on that first: I have noticed that HB rarely says things in a forceful manner. He says many things, that ought to be listened to, in a matter of fact way and then moves on. I have learned to stop and consider his words a bit more as time has passed. This issue is one such case.

Back to the cheese and protein. My research has revealed that cheese is a major source for protein for AT hikers. This was a surprise to me. I expected jerky and pepperoni and the like to be the primary sources. After looking into cheese, I found something that surprised me further. There is one type of cheese that stands head and shoulders above the rest (this proclamation will like produce welcome rebuttals). Most cheeses hover in the 4-6 grams of protein per oz range. Parmesan is at 9 grams per oz. That is about 20% of your RDA for protein in 1oz. Of the Parmesans, Parmigiano Reggiano stands at the top. It has the best numbers (low salt is important to me) of the Parmesans and it melts in your mouth.

I toyed with the idea of taking the Laughing Cow cheeses. The fire starters are a neat idea. I thought the Parmesan cheese taste would get old after a few days, but the real stuff is incredible in numbers and in taste. Next step is to find it for less that $20 per pound.

I carry these. Love'em.

http://www.slimjim.com/products/beef-n-cheese-sticks

[slow mind]

It suprises me that Reggiano is low in salt. I always assumed it was quite high in salt- as far as taste and quality it is the king.

[rocketsocks]

Can anyone recommend a ultra-mega-nano-neo-superdeduper-lightweight system to hang 42 chicken ankles?fixed it for ya

[BirdBrain]

I carry these. Love'em.

http://www.slimjim.com/products/beef-n-cheese-sticks

I would have to repackage them in Saran Wrap to save a gram :). Most "normal" people would choose your simple solution or one like it. Us people with OCD like to do things the hard way.

To continue to sing the praises of the Parmigiano Reggiano, it has 50% more protein per oz than the slimjim. I would never have believed this.

We will be drying our own jerky to cut down on salt.

[BirdBrain]

It suprises me that Reggiano is low in salt. I always assumed it was quite high in salt- as far as taste and quality it is the king.

Of the Parmesans it seems to be the lowest.

It may be my store. The one I bought last night had 180 mg of sodium compared to about 500 for the Parmesans.

[Deer Hunter]

I would have to repackage them in Saran Wrap to save a gram :). Most "normal" people would choose your simple solution or one like it. Us people with OCD like to do things the hard way.

To continue to sing the praises of the Parmigiano Reggiano, it has 50% more protein per oz than the slimjim. I would never have believed this.

We will be drying our own jerky to cut down on salt.

I may have to switch.

[BirdBrain]

It suprises me that Reggiano is low in salt. I always assumed it was quite high in salt- as far as taste and quality it is the king.

This is the stuff I bought. Incredible!!!!

http://caloriecount.about.com/calories-belgioioso-cheese-parmigiano-reggiano-i209308

[rocketsocks]

This is the stuff I bought. Incredible!!!!

http://caloriecount.about.com/calories-belgioioso-cheese-parmigiano-reggiano-i209308ooooh, you mean the good stuff, i thought you were talking about the grated cheese in the shaker can.


I once used the wax off a small cheese wheel to wax my skim board at the beach, worked great

[Gray Blazer]

I did? When? And I thought I didn't have any lasting effects from my last concussion. :)

PS: Not making fun of people with concussions. I have had at least 2. Last one was a bad one. I have had pulsatile tinnitus for years because of one that I suffered from about 8 years ago.

42 is the answer to life, the Universe and everything. (42 chicken ankles, remember?)

[BirdBrain]

42 is the answer to life, the Universe and everything. (42 chicken ankles, remember?)

I was clearly over thinking this one. This is why I post these questions. The answer was right in front of me. 42

[BirdBrain]

Oh boy! I can see a big fight coming over the 42k post. Who ever gets it ought to post this video as the 42k post:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aboZctrHfK8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aboZctrHfK8

[rocketsocks]

Oh boy! I can see a big fight coming over the 42k post. Who ever gets it ought to post this video as the 42k post:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aboZctrHfK8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aboZctrHfK8And it shall be called???

[rocketsocks]

Hal...........

[Trillium]

August holds the best weather along the big lake. That being said, the nights are almost always very cool. Days are normally in the mid 70's. Night time temps. in the low 40's are common. Also make a plan for carrying x-tra water for camp- some areas are dry with no access to the lake due to cliffs. ENJOY!!!!Thanks for the info! Sets my mind at ease. No problem with low 40's. My concern is low 30's/high 20's with high winds like I encountered at Standing Indian Shelter.

[rocketsocks]

Took a line drive to the temple last night, no black eye, but it hurts. Knocked me to the ground, but not out. Coaches on my son's travel team include a Doctor, University Sports Trainer, and Pharmacist. They checked it out, had me put ice on it and said any issues go to ER and have cat scan, and told me to have wife wake me up every couple of hours during the night to make sure I was still coherent. Still dull pain, but should be OK.
Astro wake up! ah man sorry to hear that, My kid was pitching once and took a line drive to the nose...it broke! never knew what hit em. Ouch

[Astro]

Astro wake up! ah man sorry to hear that, My kid was pitching once and took a line drive to the nose...it broke! never knew what hit em. Ouch

RS, good thing was I had no problem going back to sleep. Wonder if it was the same for the wife.

[Astro]

RS, What does Group "W" Bench mean?

[BirdBrain]

RS, What does Group "W" Bench mean?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0a6iWHSWbA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0a6iWHSWbA

"W" likely has a special meaning. Not going there.

[OzJacko]

In Daleville.
Going to eat and sleep.

[Deer Hunter]

In Daleville.
Going to eat and sleep.

Glad you made it into Daleville ok, Oz. How was your hike?

[Sarcasm the elf]

In Daleville.
Going to eat and sleep.

Hmm...The "Eat and Sleep" ... that would make a good name for a hiker motel.

[coach lou]

In Daleville.
Going to eat and sleep.
Is Mom slacking you next?

[rocketsocks]

RS, good thing was I had no problem going back to sleep. Wonder if it was the same for the wife.ah man, we had to keep him up all night, that was probably the hardest thing, all he wanted to do was sleep.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0a6iWHSWbA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0a6iWHSWbA

"W" likely has a special meaning. Not going there.love that bit.

[hikerboy57]

In Daleville.
Going to eat and sleep.

How was the drive?

[rocketsocks]

How was the drive?Ball buster :D

[hikerboy57]

Ball buster :D

when they finish, it may qualify for slowest supported hike

[Astro]

when they finish, it may qualify for slowest supported hike

That was really good. :)

[rocketsocks]

when they finish, it may qualify for slowest supported hikeCool, a record attempt...Go Oz, I mean...slow down.

[hikerboy57]

Ball buster :D

relentless.im pi**ed off because theyre on the trail(at least some of the time) and im not(none of the time).

[Astro]

relentless.im pi**ed off because theyre on the trail(at least some of the time) and im not(none of the time).

HB, just wait for August and it will be all that much sweeter! :)

[OzJacko]

How was the drive?
???????????????????

[atmilkman]

In Daleville.
Going to eat and sleep.

It was a good day. It was an all good day. The day - it was all good. Nice hike.

[hikerboy57]

???????????????????

still love you oz.an 18 wheeler dropped off the container with your surplus gear yesterday.no way is it fitting in the overhead compartment

[MDSection12]

I like you guys... That's really all I have to say. :banana

[rocketsocks]

relentless.im pi**ed off because theyre on the trail(at least some of the time) and im not(none of the time).This I get.

[atmilkman]

Correct me if I'm wrong Oz. Was this a 25.7mi. day?

[OzJacko]

25.7 miles.
With pack.
Started 12:30am.
Saw dawn (without sun) at Mcafee Knob.
Bloody cold and windy.
Follows on from over 15 mile at 3 mile an hour (without pack) over Dragons Tooth yesterday.
If you look at my stats on TJ - yes I have had 16 zeroes, for numerous reasons (I AM on holiday).
My hiking day stats are averaging around 15 mile a day.
I'm Hiking My Own f###ing Hike.
For the record, we are well in front of many pre 21 March starters.
Logging off for a while while I sleep and get less p#####d off.
Not feeling overly loved HB!

[hikerboy57]

25.7 miles.
With pack.
Started 12:30am.
Saw dawn (without sun) at Mcafee Knob.
Bloody cold and windy.
Follows on from over 15 mile at 3 mile an hour (without pack) over Dragons Tooth yesterday.
If you look at my stats on TJ - yes I have had 16 zeroes, for numerous reasons (I AM on holiday).
My hiking day stats are averaging around 15 mile a day.
I'm Hiking My Own f###ing Hike.
For the record, we are well in front of many pre 21 March starters.
Logging off for a while while I sleep and get less p#####d off.
Not feeling overly loved HB!believe me, im rooting for you every step of the way.glad you're still hanging in there

[Deer Hunter]

Heading out of town for a weekend hike. I hope everyone has a great Memorial Day Weekend. Oz, keep crankin' out the miles. I will see you sometime next week. :)

[Gray Blazer]

rs, what does group "w" bench mean?

!! FATHER RAPERS!! :eek:

[1azarus]

group w bench. you guys are finally talking about something i can relate to. so... i'm posting. note how infrequently i post here! does that sound snarky? i meant it to sound witty and smart.

[Astro]

Heading out of town for a weekend hike. I hope everyone has a great Memorial Day Weekend. Oz, keep crankin' out the miles. I will see you sometime next week. :)

DH, hope you have great weather, but I am sure will have a good time regardless.

[OzJacko]

Ditto DH!
Have a great weekend.
Catch you next week.

[Gray Blazer]

Happy Turtle Day!

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[rocketsocks]

Heading out of town for a weekend hike. I hope everyone has a great Memorial Day Weekend. Oz, keep crankin' out the miles. I will see you sometime next week. :)Cool, have a good one DH will talk to you later.

[rocketsocks]

group w bench. you guys are finally talking about something i can relate to. so... i'm posting. note how infrequently i post here! does that sound snarky? i meant it to sound witty and smart.no not snarky...definitely witty, smart and in the know.

[Water Rat]

Happy Turtle Day!

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I refuse to share my pizza with a turtle...

[OzJacko]

I refuse to share my pizza with a turtle...
What about a tortoise..?
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[rocketsocks]

25.7 miles.
With pack.
Started 12:30am.
Saw dawn (without sun) at Mcafee Knob.
Bloody cold and windy.
Follows on from over 15 mile at 3 mile an hour (without pack) over Dragons Tooth yesterday.
If you look at my stats on TJ - yes I have had 16 zeroes, for numerous reasons (I AM on holiday).
My hiking day stats are averaging around 15 mile a day.
I'm Hiking My Own f###ing Hike.
For the record, we are well in front of many pre 21 March starters.
Logging off for a while while I sleep and get less p#####d off.
Not feeling overly loved HB!oooh, he's hot...maybe just take a walk Oz...always worked for me.:D

[hikerboy57]

25.7 mi, just a half mile short of a marathon-how disappointing that must be!!

[OzJacko]

25.7 mi, just a half mile short of a marathon-how disappointing that must be!!
I can live with the disappointment.;)
Rested a bit now.
Not feeling so grumpy.
Amazing what a pizza and coke can do.
(Also porcelain is always nice):D

[OzJacko]

On that note... IM has got to mile 723 without digging a cathole yet!
Always made it to a privy at least!

[hikerboy57]

On that note... IM has got to mile 723 without digging a cathole yet!
Always made it to a privy at least!
congrats on that. just sent you an email.

[hikerboy57]

i know ive been tough on you oz, but thats because army ant doesnt post here. you and i.m. i give a bye to, you're in this country for a limited time, and theres no reason you should suffer for the 6 months youre here, really glad youve been having fun, and out of the elements a lot, its been a tough tough spring.i think if you were on our side of the screen , you'd see the humor in your hike as well.i think your hike is gonna make a great book.
now army ant on the other hand........

[OzJacko]

oooh, he's hot...maybe just take a walk Oz...always worked for me.:D
I'm cool.
Pizza and porcelain have settled me down...:sun

[Astro]

On that note... IM has got to mile 723 without digging a cathole yet!
Always made it to a privy at least!

That is impressive. My son couldn't even make it to Neel's Gap without having to dig one. He was only 10 at the time so he thought it was pretty cool. He really enjoyed telling his mother about it when he got home. When she asked if I helped him, I said of course not.

[OzJacko]

It was a joke with the 7 of us when we started that the last one to s#3t in the woods would win Army Ant's titanium shovel that he did not want to use.
IM has been the last one standing (i.e. not squatting) for about 400 miles.
I didn't make Neels gap either.

[atmilkman]

25.7 miles.
With pack.
Started 12:30am.
Saw dawn (without sun) at Mcafee Knob.
Bloody cold and windy.
Follows on from over 15 mile at 3 mile an hour (without pack) over Dragons Tooth yesterday.
If you look at my stats on TJ - yes I have had 16 zeroes, for numerous reasons (I AM on holiday).
My hiking day stats are averaging around 15 mile a day.





Pretty damn good. Pretty damn good. I'm envious. Wish I could do that. I'm gonna give it a try again next year Oz, and if need be the year after that.

[Water Rat]

What about a tortoise..?
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I might consider eating pizza with a tortoise, but it had better stick to its half! If it starts to hog my side of the pizza, that tortoise better learn how to run! ;)

[HikerMom58]

It was a joke with the 7 of us when we started that the last one to s#3t in the woods would win Army Ant's titanium shovel that he did not want to use.
IM has been the last one standing (i.e. not squatting) for about 400 miles.
I didn't make Neels gap either.

OZ... I just rolled in.... I jumped in the shower... feel human again. Where are you staying tonight? Do you want to talk about slacking tomorrow... I'm 5 miles away. Let me know! :)

[Water Rat]

You kids better not stay up too late! Happy hiking tomorrow!

[hikerboy57]

OZ... I just rolled in.... I jumped in the shower... feel human again. Where are you staying tonight? Do you want to talk about slacking tomorrow... I'm 5 miles away. Let me know! :)
slacking? i doubt he even knows what that means.
welcome back mom. nice shiner, makes you look sexy rugged

[OzJacko]

OZ... I just rolled in.... I jumped in the shower... feel human again. Where are you staying tonight? Do you want to talk about slacking tomorrow... I'm 5 miles away. Let me know! :)
Hi HM!
We're interested in slacking Sunday.
Boys took a vote over pizza and we're looking at zeroing tomorrow (surprise!) but I can't speak for all of us until morning.
We're in Howard Johnsons.
I put my foot down and got a room on my own and they are both asleep next door while I mellow watching baseball and fighting the 1 hour timeout on the internet here.
How's the shiner coming on?

[HikerMom58]

slacking? i doubt he even knows what that means.
welcome back mom. nice shiner, makes you look sexy rugged

Thanks hiking boy :p I feel really great right now... I had a shower!! woot!! We ended up with 81 miles hiking 5 full days and the rest partial days. :)

[HikerMom58]

Hi HM!
We're interested in slacking Sunday.
Boys took a vote over pizza and we're looking at zeroing tomorrow (surprise!) but I can't speak for all of us until morning.
We're in Howard Johnsons.
I put my foot down and got a room on my own and they are both asleep next door while I mellow watching baseball and fighting the 1 hour timeout on the internet here.
How's the shiner coming on?

OZZZ!!! Good to hear from you. Zero tomorrow? Can I meet you at some point tonight or tomorrow? We can talk about things! :D You can see my shiner in person... it's real pretty!! ;)

[OzJacko]

OZZZ!!! Good to hear from you. Zero tomorrow? Can I meet you at some point tonight or tomorrow? We can talk about things! :D You can see my shiner in person... it's real pretty!! ;)
Tonight's a bit late HM, but tomorrow for sure.
I would think we're up before 9. After midnight start this morning all normal sleep times are subject to variation,so there is some extra built into that.
I'll PM you my number.
I think I have yours in my PM's or emails so I may text it to you.
Call whenever is convenient for you tomorrow.

[Toli]

when they finish, it may qualify for slowest supported hike

Now THAT was funny...

[HikerMom58]

Tonight's a bit late HM, but tomorrow for sure.
I would think we're up before 9. After midnight start this morning all normal sleep times are subject to variation,so there is some extra built into that.
I'll PM you my number.
I think I have yours in my PM's or emails so I may text it to you.
Call whenever is convenient for you tomorrow.

That's fine OZ... tomorrow is good. :) I'll PM you my # again... have a good nights sleep. WELCOME TO DALEVILLE VA... I'm looking forward to seeing you guys again.

[Mountain Mike]

MM, and such are the trials of growing old. But at least you already have a life full of more adventures than most of us dream about. Here is to you being able to work through all this and get back in the condition you want to be. :)
Growing up is an option, older is not. I've hiked with several elderly people whom I aspire to emulate. My work life has taken a dramatic change in the last year. I know I need to replace the weekly work out I used to get from shows that I no longer get. It's nice to know that working with my brain is an option, but I need to keep in shape for the physical work. Damn, I may have to pay & join a gym for all the stuff work used to do for me!:eek:

[HikerMom58]

Hey... MM. :)

[Mountain Mike]

Hi HM glad you enjoyed your hike despite being cut short. As I grow older & hopefully wiser I go for quality over quantity. Even on PCT I started to sway this was. Did a zero on the trail when weather fogged us in. It was just to beautiful to hike & not see the views. Food forced us move on in one limited view day. We shared what we had left in our food bags for dinner. Same Mashed taters, TVP & dehydrated green beans mixed together. Breakfast was a pack of pudding & shared snickers bar. But when I opened my tent in the morning it was worth it. Michele heard my zipper & asked if there was a view. My response was OMG! I was right below MT Jefferson in OR with the morning sun reflecting of it's glaciers & snow fields! Totally worth it!

[rocketsocks]

I'm cool.
Pizza and porcelain have settled me down...:sun
ah yes the throne makes all well again.

[rocketsocks]

Hi HM glad you enjoyed your hike despite being cut short. As I grow older & hopefully wiser I go for quality over quantity. Even on PCT I started to sway this was. Did a zero on the trail when weather fogged us in. It was just to beautiful to hike & not see the views. Food forced us move on in one limited view day. We shared what we had left in our food bags for dinner. Same Mashed taters, TVP & dehydrated green beans mixed together. Breakfast was a pack of pudding & shared snickers bar. But when I opened my tent in the morning it was worth it. Michele heard my zipper & asked if there was a view. My response was OMG! I was right below MT Jefferson in OR with the morning sun reflecting of it's glaciers & snow fields! Totally worth it!
That's beautiful, Mike I sure hope you can get to where you feel good, I've struggled with this and am in a pretty good place right now, all the best.

[rocketsocks]

Thanks hiking boy :p I feel really great right now... I had a shower!! woot!! We ended up with 81 miles hiking 5 full days and the rest partial days. :)Very nice K glad you had a great hike...81 miles 5 days, that's real good! I'm so looking forward to hiking tomarrow and meeting some WBer's

[rocketsocks]

You kids better not stay up too late! Happy hiking tomorrow!I can never sleep well the night before a hike, I'm like a kid...riddled w/excitement

[rocketsocks]

Now THAT was funny...Toli, long time no see, hope your doing well.

[Sarcasm the elf]

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/575424_529481073776805_1411479674_n.jpg

[rocketsocks]

Nice thought

[Mountain Mike]

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/575424_529481073776805_1411479674_n.jpg

(Hint) In addition to CT what about Lymes in NH, NY & OH?;)

[Mountain Mike]

You really can't sleep can you RS? You going Nobo from DWG?

[rocketsocks]

You really can't sleep can you RS? You going Nobo from DWG?Nope, I'll rest later though, got some last minute stuff to do, and if the rain stops I'll go for a walk...were goin sobo from Culvers Gap to DWG...about 30 miles i think.

[Mountain Mike]

When doing that section on my thru it sounded like fall as I crunched through all the fallen leaves. It sucked since it was early JUly & the bad drought of 88 was causing them to fall of the trees. The green tunnel was no more in the heat of summer. It was so bad a ranger even night hiked in a mile from where he could drive to because he thought he saw a campfire where I was camped from down in the valley below. Only thing I could think of was he looked up as I was priming my stove. Was reading by candle lantern at the time & after a quick look around he could see I had no fire. Just a good ranger looking out for the woods. Had a nice chat with him about water sources up ahead.

[Sarcasm the elf]

(Hint) In addition to CT what about Lymes in NH, NY & OH?;)


The Lyme in CT is the one that the disease was named for, more importantly the disease is called "Lyme" disease, I just enjoy proper terminology (and being snarky :D) I also get annoyed when professional reporters constantly refer to gun magazines as "clips" and when I was younger I couldn't stand being called a kid ("kids" are baby goats)...but I digress...

[rocketsocks]

Man this thing is just sitting there spinning right over top of me....rain rain, go away, come again on Tuesday :D


http://radar.weather.gov/radar.php?rid=DIX&product=NCR&overlay=11101111&loo p=yes

http://radar.weather.gov/radar.php?rid=DIX&product=NCR&overlay=11101111&loop=yes

[Mountain Mike]

The Lyme in CT is the one that the disease was named for, more importantly the disease is called "Lyme" disease, I just enjoy proper terminology (and being snarky :D) I also get annoyed when professional reporters constantly refer to gun magazines as "clips" and when I was younger I couldn't stand being called a kid ("kids" are baby goats)...but I digress...
Just being Snarky too. After spending 14 years on Nantucket Island I was well aware of the disease even before it became as widespread as it is today. It still has one of the highest per capita rate of the disease.

[rocketsocks]

Yeah, NJ has always been really strict about open fires, on my recent hike with RainMan approaching DWG from PA, there were fire rings everywhere, and I remember having this thought about NJ and how this wouldn't fly..geographical lines and how it's all the same woods...But...rules is rules

[Mountain Mike]

Man this thing is just sitting there spinning right over top of me....rain rain, go away, come again on Tuesday :D


http://radar.weather.gov/radar.php?rid=DIX&product=NCR&overlay=11101111&loo p=yes

http://radar.weather.gov/radar.php?rid=DIX&product=NCR&overlay=11101111&loop=yes

Some of my fondest memories of camping & hiking have been in the rain. One time coming back from a scout/OA regional meeting my friend asked what I had planned for rest of the weekend, when I said nothing he suggested going camping. A few hours later he was hunched over blocking the rain as I kindled a fire. Another time as I "guided" some friends new to backpacking it rained the entire weekend. The trail was more of a stream on the way out.

[rocketsocks]

When doing that section on my thru it sounded like fall as I crunched through all the fallen leaves. It sucked since it was early JUly & the bad drought of 88 was causing them to fall of the trees. The green tunnel was no more in the heat of summer. It was so bad a ranger even night hiked in a mile from where he could drive to because he thought he saw a campfire where I was camped from down in the valley below. Only thing I could think of was he looked up as I was priming my stove. Was reading by candle lantern at the time & after a quick look around he could see I had no fire. Just a good ranger looking out for the woods. Had a nice chat with him about water sources up ahead.I vaguely remember that drought, it was the year before I got married....that was a hot hot summer.

I mean it was dry:D;) not that..never mind

[Mountain Mike]

I wish you the best on your hike! I'm sure you guys will have fun no matter what.

[rocketsocks]

Some of my fondest memories of camping & hiking have been in the rain. One time coming back from a scout/OA regional meeting my friend asked what I had planned for rest of the weekend, when I said nothing he suggested going camping. A few hours later he was hunched over blocking the rain as I kindled a fire. Another time as I "guided" some friends new to backpacking it rained the entire weekend. The trail was more of a stream on the way out.Truth be told...I really don't mind the rain, but would rather hike on a clear day to take advantage of the views, but the rain coming down in the woods is such a unique experience unto it self...peeps don't know what there missing if they haven't done it...it's very cool.

[Mountain Mike]

Is Coach bringing the Cheesecake?

[rocketsocks]

I wish you the best on your hike! I'm sure you guys will have fun no matter what.Thanks Mike, yeah we will...well i spose I should make an attempt at sleep...catch you boys next week...cheers:)

[Mountain Mike]

Truth be told...I really don't mind the rain, but would rather hike on a clear day to take advantage of the views, but the rain coming down in the woods is such a unique experience unto it self...peeps don't know what there missing if they haven't done it...it's very cool.

The friend I went on that spur of the moment suggested a title for a chapter about a book on hiking I was thinking of writing. When it came to rain the chapter should be; "The Anatomy of the Underside of a Raindrop"

[rocketsocks]

Is Coach bringing the Cheesecake?ah Man I sure hope so, that sounded good. Damn just realized I forgot to make brownies...Might have to stop at Duncan D's

[Rasty]

ah Man I sure hope so, that sounded good. Damn just realized I forgot to make brownies...Might have to stop at Duncan D's

Have a great hike RS!

[Mountain Mike]

Thanks Mike, yeah we will...well i spose I should make an attempt at sleep...catch you boys next week...cheers:)
Cheers? Is OZ rubbing off on you & you guys going to slackpack & motel it?:eek::eek::banana:)

[rocketsocks]

The friend I went on that spur of the moment suggested a title for a chapter about a book on hiking I was thinking of writing. When it came to rain the chapter should be; "The Anatomy of the Underside of a Raindrop"I like that..very kinda criptic..or makes you think, that's what you what the reader to do...it's interesting and I'd want to know more.

[rocketsocks]

Cheers? Is OZ rubbing off on you & you guys going to slackpack & motel it?:eek::eek::banana:)He He, I sure hope not, we'll see who shows up...but coach, goody and cricket are all staying at a hotel tonight near where we'll be, saves them from having to drive that long distance tomorrow, I'm about 1 1/2 hours from the trail, so i'll cut out around 5:30 am, and Woo, and No-Name will meet there as well, should be a real nice hike/time.

[rocketsocks]

Have a great hike RS!Thanks Rasty, what are you doing up so late

are you still up North?

[rocketsocks]

Oops, mama jsut yeld at me to come to bed...i'm out...later

[Rasty]

Thanks Rasty, what are you doing up so late

are you still up North?

In New Hampshire working. Got done late tonight.

[rocketsocks]

In New Hampshire working. Got done late tonight.Cool, have a safe trip home, you got in some nice hikin there.

[BirdBrain]

Oops, mama jsut yeld at me to come to bed...i'm out...later

Tell her BB just yelled at you to come back to the computer.

[Rasty]

Cool, have a safe trip home, you got in some nice hikin there.

Last trip I got two days of hiking. This trip I scheduled a three day trip.

[BirdBrain]

Where is every hiking this weekend? It is going to rain and get down to 36° In Weld. Probably colder on top of Tumbledown.

[Mountain Mike]

Tell her BB just yelled at you to come back to the computer.
I think mama may have more pull! lol. PS. You owe me a screen cleaner whipie!

[Mountain Mike]

Working here. Bummer about retail in seasonal business. May be able to sneak in a few long weekends before I take my month in Sept.

[BirdBrain]

I think mama may have more pull! lol. PS. You owe me a screen cleaner whipie!

Here... let me get that for you.

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf-JAVA/Doc/images/502/c00411741.jpg

Ya'... I figured I would lose. Just stirring the pot.

[Rasty]

Where is every hiking this weekend? It is going to rain and get down to 36° In Weld. Probably colder on top of Tumbledown.

I'm working the whole weekend. My next days off are June 3rd to the 5th with the Mahoosuc's on my radar.

[BirdBrain]

Wow! I have skinny hands.

[BirdBrain]

I'm working the whole weekend. My next days off are June 3rd to the 5th with the Mahoosuc's on my radar.

I am supposed to do Tumbledown and Little Jackson. The weather is looking worse by the hour. Have not heard from my hiking partner today. I want to go. We will see.

[Mountain Mike]

Wow! I have skinny hands.
You know what that means...skinny ankles! Better watch out while Rasty is up north & can't find any chicken ankles!:p

[BirdBrain]

You know what that means...skinny ankles! Better watch out while Rasty is up north & can't find any chicken ankles!:p

I wear gaiters while hiking. You won't be able to see my ankles.

[Rasty]

I am supposed to do Tumbledown and Little Jackson. The weather is looking worse by the hour. Have not heard from my hiking partner today. I want to go. We will see.

You must go! The worse the weather the better. Embrace the suck!

[Rasty]

I wear gaiters while hiking. You won't be able to see my ankles.

I'm good at estimating!

[BirdBrain]

You must go! The worse the weather the better. Embrace the suck!

I am going. Might have to put it off 1 day though.

Gratuitous comment alert: I have dropped 14 lbs since the new year. Have a goal of 15 more by July. I think I am going to fall short, but am happy that I will be close to my target weight.

[Rasty]

I am going. Might have to put it off 1 day though.

Gratuitous comment alert: I have dropped 14 lbs since the new year. Have a goal of 15 more by July. I think I am going to fall short, but am happy that I will be close to my target weight.

Great Job!

[Mountain Mike]

When I was on my thru in the Mahosucs I ran into a couple I hadn't seen since Damascus. We hit the early rain, snow in the Smokies & one horrendous thunderstorm on Roan we watched rolling in, down south. Next day we wake up to rain. Earthdog & I start this mock argument about who is the bad omen & how nice the weather it was when we were apart. As I watch them take this giant step down off a boulder then streatch to reach the side of this huge puddle I say, "we are doing this all wrong, we are going to be wet at the end of the day. We should do it like this!" & jump off the 5' drop into the middle of the puddle & stomp my way out. Earthdog likes my idea & climbs back up to do it. Rest of the day we were like little kids (sorry Elf) & stomped our way through every puddle laughing & having a great time!

[Mountain Mike]

I am going. Might have to put it off 1 day though.

Gratuitous comment alert: I have dropped 14 lbs since the new year. Have a goal of 15 more by July. I think I am going to fall short, but am happy that I will be close to my target weight.

Awesome!!!

[BirdBrain]

When I was on my thru in the Mahosucs I ran into a couple I hadn't seen since Damascus. We hit the early rain, snow in the Smokies & one horrendous thunderstorm on Roan we watched rolling in, down south. Next day we wake up to rain. Earthdog & I start this mock argument about who is the bad omen & how nice the weather it was when we were apart. As I watch them take this giant step down off a boulder then streatch to reach the side of this huge puddle I say, "we are doing this all wrong, we are going to be wet at the end of the day. We should do it like this!" & jump off the 5' drop into the middle of the puddle & stomp my way out. Earthdog likes my idea & climbs back up to do it. Rest of the day we were like little kids (sorry Elf) & stomped our way through every puddle laughing & having a great time!

I love the rain. I do not mind it at all. I fish in the rain all the time. The only thing I don't like about the rain is it spoils the view and can make you cold if it is cool and windy.

[BirdBrain]

Made another discovery. This cheese has 10 grams of protein per oz. The sodium is still relatively low for Parmesan and does not taste as good as the real stuff, but it only costs $7.96 per pound at Wal*Mart

http://caloriecount.about.com/calories-wegmans-belgioioso-parmesan-italian-cheeses-i93441

[Mountain Mike]

With tourist coming into town my boss & I have started to hang out in the store after work, have a cocktail & BS. Mostly about work, but social too. Today he told me if not for me staying the winter & my patience with the slow progress we have made he doubts he would have had the will to go on after the loss of his long time girlfriend/companion. Of all the things I have done in my life, even when I worked commercial properties worth over 50 Million & turned tenants around from a hate to love relationships doesn't compare to how I felt today! Still the same basic principal. I am here to fix it & fix it right. I could make more driving rig, or using any other of my skills. I feel I have found a home helping rebuild my friends business. There have been points in my life where I had more money than I could spend. I spent most of it on whiskey & women, rest I just wasted. Now I take pride in rebuilding & creating. Money is meager until we rebuild. I am willing to wait & share in the regrowth. To have my friend say he's not sure he would be alive today if not for my friendship...PRICELESS!

[Toli]

Nope, I'll rest later though, got some last minute stuff to do, and if the rain stops I'll go for a walk...were goin sobo from Culvers Gap to DWG...about 30 miles i think.

Doing well... Wish I woulda' known you were going, I would have joined you :D...

[OzJacko]

With tourist coming into town my boss & I have started to hang out in the store after work, have a cocktail & BS. Mostly about work, but social too. Today he told me if not for me staying the winter & my patience with the slow progress we have made he doubts he would have had the will to go on after the loss of his long time girlfriend/companion. Of all the things I have done in my life, even when I worked commercial properties worth over 50 Million & turned tenants around from a hate to love relationships doesn't compare to how I felt today! Still the same basic principal. I am here to fix it & fix it right. I could make more driving rig, or using any other of my skills. I feel I have found a home helping rebuild my friends business. There have been points in my life where I had more money than I could spend. I spent most of it on whiskey & women, rest I just wasted. Now I take pride in rebuilding & creating. Money is meager until we rebuild. I am willing to wait & share in the regrowth. To have my friend say he's not sure he would be alive today if not for my friendship...PRICELESS!
As I told Coach Lou in Damascus, friends like that are what make a person wealthy in this life MM.
Well done.
HM will be here in about half an hour to introduce us to the delights of Daleville.

[atmilkman]

With tourist coming into town my boss & I have started to hang out in the store after work, have a cocktail & BS. Mostly about work, but social too. Today he told me if not for me staying the winter & my patience with the slow progress we have made he doubts he would have had the will to go on after the loss of his long time girlfriend/companion. Of all the things I have done in my life, even when I worked commercial properties worth over 50 Million & turned tenants around from a hate to love relationships doesn't compare to how I felt today! Still the same basic principal. I am here to fix it & fix it right. I could make more driving rig, or using any other of my skills. I feel I have found a home helping rebuild my friends business. There have been points in my life where I had more money than I could spend. I spent most of it on whiskey & women, rest I just wasted. Now I take pride in rebuilding & creating. Money is meager until we rebuild. I am willing to wait & share in the regrowth. To have my friend say he's not sure he would be alive today if not for my friendship...PRICELESS!

Really happy for you MM. You're still a very wealthy man.

[atmilkman]

As I told Coach Lou in Damascus, friends like that are what make a person wealthy in this life MM.
Well done.
HM will be here in about half an hour to introduce us to the delights of Daleville.

Have a great day Oz. Shellie says to tell everybody she said hi and enjoy the day.

[OzJacko]

Have a great day Oz. Shellie says to tell everybody she said hi and enjoy the day.
Thanks ATM.
We're going well.
Wondering who will start flaming us when we use the term "aqua blaze" though....;)

[atmilkman]

Thanks ATM.
We're going well.
Wondering who will start flaming us when we use the term "aqua blaze" though....;)

(LOL) It's your hike. I like the idea. You'll see things you wouldn't see otherwise. Wish I was with you guys. Another time another place. Possibly the "Bubblegum" as some Yanks refer to it.

[Sarcasm the elf]

When I was on my thru in the Mahosucs I ran into a couple I hadn't seen since Damascus. We hit the early rain, snow in the Smokies & one horrendous thunderstorm on Roan we watched rolling in, down south. Next day we wake up to rain. Earthdog & I start this mock argument about who is the bad omen & how nice the weather it was when we were apart. As I watch them take this giant step down off a boulder then streatch to reach the side of this huge puddle I say, "we are doing this all wrong, we are going to be wet at the end of the day. We should do it like this!" & jump off the 5' drop into the middle of the puddle & stomp my way out. Earthdog likes my idea & climbs back up to do it. Rest of the day we were like little kids (sorry Elf) & stomped our way through every puddle laughing & having a great time!

No need to apologize MM, if I'd have been there I'd have thought that your idea was brilliant and jumped in the puddle myself. :sun

[atmilkman]

No need to apologize MM, if I'd have been there I'd have thought that your idea was brilliant and jumped in the puddle myself. :sun

Sounds like a trail name in there somewhere.

[hikerboy57]

Thanks ATM.
We're going well.
Wondering who will start flaming us when we use the term "aqua blaze" though....;)
you can count on me.

[OzJacko]

you can count on me.

But that's the beauty of aquablazing - plenty of water to dowse the flames.;)

It's just paddlin'....:D

[hikerboy57]

But that's the beauty of aquablazing - plenty of water to dowse the flames.;)

It's just paddlin'....:D
who are you hiring to do the paddling?

[Water Rat]

When I was on my thru in the Mahosucs I ran into a couple I hadn't seen since Damascus. We hit the early rain, snow in the Smokies & one horrendous thunderstorm on Roan we watched rolling in, down south. Next day we wake up to rain. Earthdog & I start this mock argument about who is the bad omen & how nice the weather it was when we were apart. As I watch them take this giant step down off a boulder then streatch to reach the side of this huge puddle I say, "we are doing this all wrong, we are going to be wet at the end of the day. We should do it like this!" & jump off the 5' drop into the middle of the puddle & stomp my way out. Earthdog likes my idea & climbs back up to do it. Rest of the day we were like little kids (sorry Elf) & stomped our way through every puddle laughing & having a great time!

MM - YOU are a really bad influence!!! Thank you for that! :)

It has been raining for a few days and there are some really respectable puddles out there right now. Woke up this morning and had the brilliant idea to take the dogs puddle stomping today. I am pretty sure they thought I had lost my mind, but they soon joined in. One of the dogs (Jolly) even treated the bigger puddles like her own dock diving pool. I haven't laughed that hard in a long time! The pooches are now passed-out, with huge puppy grins on their faces. It was a great way to spend the day!

Thanks for putting the puddle stomping idea in my head. I am definitely going to have to do that more often. :)

[OzJacko]

MM - YOU are a really bad influence!!! Thank you for that! :)

It has been raining for a few days and there are some really respectable puddles out there right now. Woke up this morning and had the brilliant idea to take the dogs puddle stomping today. I am pretty sure they thought I had lost my mind, but they soon joined in. One of the dogs (Jolly) even treated the bigger puddles like her own dock diving pool. I haven't laughed that hard in a long time! The pooches are now passed-out, with huge puppy grins on their faces. It was a great way to spend the day!

Thanks for putting the puddle stomping idea in my head. I am definitely going to have to do that more often. :)

LOL
As stated earlier by someone... growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional.

[OzJacko]

who are you hiring to do the paddling?
Actually that may be close to the mark HB.
With 3 of us, we are probably looking for a fourth to make up two canoes.
I have been looking at finding someone with canoe experience to share with me and let AA and IM capsize alone.:D

[Water Rat]

LOL
As stated earlier by someone... growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional.

I tried growing up... It didn't work out so well for me. I prefer to "grow down" as I age. It is definitely a heck of a lot more fun! ;)

[Storm]

I tried growing up... It didn't work out so well for me. I prefer to "grow down" as I age. It is definitely a heck of a lot more fun! ;)

Age is just a number, I have seen people in their forties who are a lot older than me. Doubt that they were aware of it.

[atmilkman]

Age is just a number, I have seen people in their forties who are a lot older than me. Doubt that they were aware of it.

I've more than once said to Shellie when we go to Walmart or somewhere and everybody is jockeying for a close parking spot to just park way out and let the young ones have the close ones, they're older than us.

[Astro]

Growing up is an option, older is not. I've hiked with several elderly people whom I aspire to emulate. My work life has taken a dramatic change in the last year. I know I need to replace the weekly work out I used to get from shows that I no longer get. It's nice to know that working with my brain is an option, but I need to keep in shape for the physical work. Damn, I may have to pay & join a gym for all the stuff work used to do for me!:eek:

MM, that reminds me of when my little brother asked my dad why he didn't jog like our neighbor (a dentist), my dad who was a general contractor (but still did lots of carpentry and other work) responded that he didn't need to because he "worked for a living". :)

[Rasty]

But that's the beauty of aquablazing - plenty of water to dowse the flames.;)

It's just paddlin'....:D
who are you hiring to do the paddling?

If the pay is right I'll do it!

[Astro]

With tourist coming into town my boss & I have started to hang out in the store after work, have a cocktail & BS. Mostly about work, but social too. Today he told me if not for me staying the winter & my patience with the slow progress we have made he doubts he would have had the will to go on after the loss of his long time girlfriend/companion. Of all the things I have done in my life, even when I worked commercial properties worth over 50 Million & turned tenants around from a hate to love relationships doesn't compare to how I felt today! Still the same basic principal. I am here to fix it & fix it right. I could make more driving rig, or using any other of my skills. I feel I have found a home helping rebuild my friends business. There have been points in my life where I had more money than I could spend. I spent most of it on whiskey & women, rest I just wasted. Now I take pride in rebuilding & creating. Money is meager until we rebuild. I am willing to wait & share in the regrowth. To have my friend say he's not sure he would be alive today if not for my friendship...PRICELESS!

MM, that is awesome and glad you are able to be there for him. Just one more chapter on that book you are going to have write someday. :)

[hikerboy57]

If the pay is right I'll do it!
please remind them powerboats are out

[Astro]

Actually that may be close to the mark HB.
With 3 of us, we are probably looking for a fourth to make up two canoes.
I have been looking at finding someone with canoe experience to share with me and let AA and IM capsize alone.:D

Oz, have you tried to see if you can get TW to join you?

[Rasty]

please remind them powerboats are out

I wonder if Viking River Cruises does a Blue Blaze? http://www.vikingrivercruises.com/regions/europe/index.aspx

[HikerMom58]

Very nice K glad you had a great hike...81 miles 5 days, that's real good! I'm so looking forward to hiking tomarrow and meeting some WBer's

RS....that's awesome!! We want a report when you get back. :)


Last trip I got two days of hiking. This trip I scheduled a three day trip.

Lucky Rasty!


Wow! I have skinny hands.

So good to have you around skinny hands and all.


With tourist coming into town my boss & I have started to hang out in the store after work, have a cocktail & BS. Mostly about work, but social too. Today he told me if not for me staying the winter & my patience with the slow progress we have made he doubts he would have had the will to go on after the loss of his long time girlfriend/companion. Of all the things I have done in my life, even when I worked commercial properties worth over 50 Million & turned tenants around from a hate to love relationships doesn't compare to how I felt today! Still the same basic principal. I am here to fix it & fix it right. I could make more driving rig, or using any other of my skills. I feel I have found a home helping rebuild my friends business. There have been points in my life where I had more money than I could spend. I spent most of it on whiskey & women, rest I just wasted. Now I take pride in rebuilding & creating. Money is meager until we rebuild. I am willing to wait & share in the regrowth. To have my friend say he's not sure he would be alive today if not for my friendship...PRICELESS!

MM, you have learned where you find true satisfaction in life = PRICELESS. WTG, MM. I wish you continued blessing for you and your friend. :)


I had a wonderful time with OZ, IM and AA, today. REALLY special guys!!! Love to hear them talk!! :) IM really does go invisible, at times.;) Can't wait for more good times together in the next few days. Beautiful weather 2!!

TW? Are you comin up here soon?

[Water Rat]

Age is just a number, I have seen people in their forties who are a lot older than me. Doubt that they were aware of it.

I was that way in my early 20s. Thankfully, I outgrew the nasty "growing up" habit! I have noticed that each year more and more people who are physically younger than I am, are acting more "life weary." I hope I don't hit that until I am in my 90s! My grandmother claimed she was finally middle-aged when she turned 90.

[hikerboy57]

aah but i was so much older than, i'm younger than that now

[Water Rat]

aah but i was so much older than, i'm younger than that now

Keep that attitude up, mister, and you'll find yourself enjoying life more! ;)

[hikerboy57]

Keep that attitude up, mister, and you'll find yourself enjoying life more! ;)
just because you're a rat doesnt mean you have to race

[hikerboy57]

Keep that attitude up, mister, and you'll find yourself enjoying life more! ;)
oh you dont know me yet, im friggin peter pan


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sye2NanCYHI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sye2NanCYHI

[Water Rat]

And that is an awesome way to be!

[Water Rat]

Though, I am going to worry if you tell me you think you can fly...

[hikerboy57]

Though, I am going to worry if you tell me you think you can fly...
no more shrooms

[Water Rat]

no more shrooms

That'll teach ya to run around naked, causing a ruckus on the trail!

[hikerboy57]

That'll teach ya to run around naked, causing a ruckus on the trail!
nah cant do that anymore, i worry too much about ticks, the paranoia starts creeping in and i end up wearing 3 layers of clothes

[Water Rat]

nah cant do that anymore, i worry too much about ticks, the paranoia starts creeping in and i end up wearing 3 layers of clothes

So much for Peter Pan syndrome! ;) Peter Pan would never worry about ticks.

[hikerboy57]

So much for Peter Pan syndrome! ;) Peter Pan would never worry about ticks.
he doesnt live in the northeast

[Water Rat]

Touche! Just where is Never-Never Land? Do they have any good trails?

[hikerboy57]

Touche! Just where is Never-Never Land? Do they have any good trails?
its always there if you know how not to look for it.the secret is to stop looking. you're already there.

[Storm]

Though, I am going to worry if you tell me you think you can fly...

The way HB was cruising up the trail I have no doubt he could fly.

[hikerboy57]

ive found that for me, the key to happiness is to spend most of my time being happy.the rest of the time i spread the joy.
its all about the joy.

[Water Rat]

Hmmm... I don't see a trail through the house. Maybe I'd better wait until daylight, so I can look for the trail. And pizza...

[Water Rat]

The way HB was cruising up the trail I have no doubt he could fly.

That's what I hear. I just worry when people start screaming, "I'm a bird! I bet you've never seen anyone do this!" That is usually when the peace is shattered.

[Storm]

That's what I hear. I just worry when people start screaming, "I'm a bird! I bet you've never seen anyone do this!" That is usually when the peace is shattered.

Well yeah, BB does it here all the time. :) When I was a kid we all thought we could be Superman. I was not the one who jumped off the roof and broke his arm. Really.

[Water Rat]

Well yeah, BB does it here all the time. :) When I was a kid we all thought we could be Superman. I was not the one who jumped off the roof and broke his arm. Really.

My cousin did that! Of course, this was after my older brother told us that was how Superman learned how to fly. After having spent enough time around my brothers, I was not about to fall for that - pun intended.

[Storm]

My cousin did that! Of course, this was after my older brother told us that was how Superman learned how to fly. After having spent enough time around my brothers, I was not about to fall for that - pun intended.

I think there were a few who tried it. I fell out of a tree once and have been afraid of heights ever since. Still go up but have never got over the fear.

[hikerboy57]

The way HB was cruising up the trail I have no doubt he could fly.
most days i was around 15 or 16 miles, had 6 or 7 20 mile days. i just took what the trail gave me every day.
not flying.
cruisin


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwiwEdTZ-7c

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwiwEdTZ-7c

[Storm]

Those sound like pretty big mileage days to me. I think I had one 17 during my attempt. I did do a 20 in Pa. a few years ago and it totally kicked my butt.

[Water Rat]

I think there were a few who tried it. I fell out of a tree once and have been afraid of heights ever since. Still go up but have never got over the fear.

I have no fear of tree climbing, can run around on top of rocks no problem. My fear is of ladders. I hate them with a passion. That is because my brother let the ladder fall once.

[Water Rat]

Off to go figure out what I want to do for fun tomorrow. Y'all have a great night! Try to keep it down to a low roar.

[Storm]

Off to go figure out what I want to do for fun tomorrow. Y'all have a great night! Try to keep it down to a low roar.

Yeah, tater machine is empty again and the coffee is stale. I think I am out too.

[Astro]

Well yeah, BB does it here all the time. :) When I was a kid we all thought we could be Superman. I was not the one who jumped off the roof and broke his arm. Really.

Growing up my sister got stitches in her head after playing Superman. Another time she got stitches in her foot playing Tarzan.

[Astro]

ive found that for me, the key to happiness is to spend most of my time being happy.the rest of the time i spread the joy.
its all about the joy.

And don't let anyone steal your joy either. :)

[Rasty]

ive found that for me, the key to happiness is to spend most of my time being happy.the rest of the time i spread the joy.
its all about the joy.

And don't let anyone steal your joy either. :)

What kind of hikers use dish soap? :D

[Storm]

What kind of hikers use dish soap? :D

Me thinks you have a warped mind. :)

[Rasty]

Me thinks you have a warped mind. :)

I prefer the term "Bent"

[johnnybgood]

I prefer the term "Bent"

Me thinks "twisted" works ...just saying

[Rasty]

Me thinks you have a warped mind. :)


I prefer the term "Bent"


Me thinks "twisted" works ...just saying

Would mangled be going too far?

[hikerboy57]

before he gets any more bright ideas as to how to slack pack to Maine will someone please tell oz there's no such thing as aeroblazing.

[hikerboy57]

Would mangled be going too far?

Imho.......no.

[hikerboy57]

What kind of hikers use dish soap? :D

that's all they had at Dollar General. it cost a buck.

[OzJacko]

before he gets any more bright ideas as to how to slack pack to Maine will someone please tell oz there's no such thing as aeroblazing.

Yes there is but the chopper is too expensive.

[OzJacko]

Reading this at......
FULLHARDT KNOB SHELTER!

[Storm]

Yes there is but the chopper is too expensive.

You know OZ you might be setting a new record without realizing it. You may be the first person I've seen to hike the AT and cyber hike it at the same time. Since you already cyber hiked it once this could be a triple for you.:)

[Rasty]

before he gets any more bright ideas as to how to slack pack to Maine will someone please tell oz there's no such thing as aeroblazing.

Yes there is but the chopper is too expensive.

So much for the strength of the Australian dollar!

[Astro]

that's all they had at Dollar General. it cost a buck.

And in NY you can get it for 99 cents.

[mrcoffeect]

wow must have been one heck of a party last night. walked into the café this morn, confetti every where, tater machine empty. and some one tried to print a calzone with the new pizza printer from NASA. and polished off all the rootbeer. :banana

[hikerboy57]

wow must have been one heck of a party last night. walked into the café this morn, confetti every where, tater machine empty. and some one tried to print a calzone with the new pizza printer from NASA. and polished off all the rootbeer. :banana

at the same time, we tore down those stupid curtains(we dont even have walls, dont know what train wreck was thinking).2 people fell off the horizontal climbing wall. no injuries were reported

[mrcoffeect]

well at least no one lost an eye.

[atmilkman]

wow must have been one heck of a party last night. walked into the café this morn, confetti every where, tater machine empty. and some one tried to print a calzone with the new pizza printer from NASA. and polished off all the rootbeer. :banana
It happens around every Holiday.

[atmilkman]

at the same time, we tore down those stupid curtains(we dont even have walls, dont know what train wreck was thinking).2 people fell off the horizontal climbing wall. no injuries were reported

I thought the place looked a little more normal.

[HikerMom58]

AA, OZ and IM are off for another great day of hiking. They pulled out 20 miles yesterday and have another big day planned today. :) They will be going up and over Apple Orchard Mt.
Happy Memorial Day everyone. :) Hopefully we will get some pics of all of us tonight.

AA said he was looking forward to hiking today... Yay!! :)

Hey DH... they are headed your way soon. :) DH is my partner in crime. :p

[atmilkman]

Thanks for the update HM. Happy Memorial Day to you also. Tell the Aussies we said. USA, USA

[atmilkman]

Happy Memorial Day everybody!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PXSK3iDeAI&feature=player_detailpage

[Deer Hunter]

AA, OZ and IM are off for another great day of hiking. They pulled out 20 miles yesterday and have another big day planned today. :) They will be going up and over Apple Orchard Mt.
Happy Memorial Day everyone. :) Hopefully we will get some pics of all of us tonight.

AA said he was looking forward to hiking today... Yay!! :)

Hey DH... they are headed your way soon. :) DH is my partner in crime. :p


They are getting very close. :) Do you happen to know their plans for the next couple of days? I'm thinking about pick-up, drop-off and all. Are you picking them up this afternoon?

[HikerMom58]

They are getting very close. :) Do you happen to know their plans for the next couple of days? I'm thinking about pick-up, drop-off and all. Are you picking them up this afternoon?

Yes, DH... I will be picking them up this afternoon.. :) I'm not sure how far they will go but they are doing big miles. It's not too hot, they have great feet/ shoes, they got their trail legs and not carrying full packs. :) That = big miles. We will say our good-byes tomorrow prob near Thunder Hill Shelter. The main thing they will need is prob. what Chin and B Rocket needed... a quick way to resupply, for sure. THanks DH for helping out our good friends. :0)

[Train Wreck]

at the same time, we tore down those stupid curtains(we dont even have walls, dont know what train wreck was thinking).2 people fell off the horizontal climbing wall. no injuries were reported

So much for trying to bring a little cultcha to you bunch of philistines :p
Don't throw away the curtain rods.
The poho queen will be back in a day or two. :D

[hikerboy57]

So much for trying to bring a little cultcha to you bunch of philistines :p
Don't throw away the curtain rods.
The poho queen will be back in a day or two. :D
take your time.im finally getting the feng shui back to normal.

[Train Wreck]

HM, try to find out what Oz's best estimate is for the Lynchburg area and also the Shenandoah aqua-blaze section. I hear the river calling :)

[HikerMom58]

TW.... wish you were here!!!

I'll ask him tonight!! :)

[Train Wreck]

take your time.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfbIcwNMP1w

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfbIcwNMP1w

[Train Wreck]

TW.... wish you were here!!!

I'll ask him tonight!! :)

If he'll wait till a weekend to start aqua-blazing, he's got a partner. I can send him my paddling resume upon request :D

[Train Wreck]

take your time.im finally getting the flung sh** back to normal.

fixed it for ya :D

[hikerboy57]

fixed it for ya :D
one and the same, but its home

[Wise Old Owl]

Coach Lou, Rocket Socks, Cricket, and Goody! I just got home and the wife is mowing the lawn, got the funk off and elevated the barking dogs... Great AT 28 Miler! Now we know PA rocks are not as bad as NJ!


Taking her out to dinner to make up!


didn't loose a pound....

[Deer Hunter]

Yes, DH... I will be picking them up this afternoon.. :) I'm not sure how far they will go but they are doing big miles. It's not too hot, they have great feet/ shoes, they got their trail legs and not carrying full packs. :) That = big miles. We will say our good-byes tomorrow prob near Thunder Hill Shelter. The main thing they will need is prob. what Chin and B Rocket needed... a quick way to resupply, for sure. THanks DH for helping out our good friends. :0)


Glad to hear that they are in great shape and doing well. I will be glad to do what I can for them. Looks like it's going to get hot this week for them. :(

[Train Wreck]

Glad to hear that they are in great shape and doing well. I will be glad to do what I can for them. Looks like it's going to get hot this week for them. :(

They're aussies, they're totally used to it!

[Train Wreck]

Coach Lou, Rocket Socks, Cricket, and Goody! I just got home and the wife is mowing the lawn, got the funk off and elevated the barking dogs... Great AT 28 Miler! Now we know PA rocks are not as bad as NJ!


Taking her out to dinner to make up!


didn't loose a pound....


What section did you hike?
mebbe they moved the trail since I hiked PA :confused:

[Deer Hunter]

They're aussies, they're totally used to it!

Yeah, I guess that is true. Probably feels cool here to them.

[hikerboy57]

Yeah, I guess that is true. Probably feels cool here to them.
remember they think in centigrade, always lower than fahrenheit

[Wise Old Owl]

Culver's Gap in NJ to Delaware Water Gap.... 28 miles about 12 first night 13 maybe second night-4 easy to the parking lot

46 degrees but 35-45 winds the first night and big winds the second day... didn't stop till 8pm wind chill factors were "almost hypothermia" in the night the first night... The second night was cold, and the camaraderie and views made up for it...

[Deer Hunter]

remember they think in centigrade, always lower than fahrenheit

Much lower. Oz, here is your forecasted highs for the week.

Tuesday = 28.3
Wednesday = 31.1
Thursday = 32.2
Friday = 31.6
Saturday = 30
Sunday = 29.4

[atmilkman]

Much lower. Oz, here is your forecasted highs for the week.

Tuesday = 28.3
Wednesday = 31.1
Thursday = 32.2
Friday = 31.6
Saturday = 30
Sunday = 29.4

Remind him hike naked day is not until June 21st.

[hikerboy57]

Culver's Gap in NJ to Delaware Water Gap.... 28 miles about 12 first night 13 maybe second night-4 easy to the parking lot

46 degrees but 35-45 winds the first night and big winds the second day... didn't stop till 8pm wind chill factors were "almost hypothermia" in the night the first night... The second night was cold, and the camaraderie and views made up for it...coach called me Friday night told me the wind was crazy, you guys were all hunkered down. nothing like the warmth of friends!

[Mountain Mike]

Thunderstorms & walnut sized hail here. glad I got outside work I had to get done yesterday.

[hikerboy57]

Thunderstorms & walnut sized hail here. glad I got outside work I had to get done yesterday.

weenie:eek:

[goody5534]

Pics and Video of our walk coming soon, thanks cricket, coach, rocketsocks, woo and no name! It WAS cold saturday night!!!

[Deer Hunter]

Pics and Video of our walk coming soon, thanks cricket, coach, rocketsocks, woo and no name! It WAS cold saturday night!!!

Looking forward to seeing them.

[Astro]

HM, try to find out what Oz's best estimate is for the Lynchburg area and also the Shenandoah aqua-blaze section. I hear the river calling :)

TW, they were looking for a fourth, so I had already recommended you. Hopefully it will work out. :)

[Astro]

They're aussies, they're totally used to it!

True they are from Perth. It gets a lot cooler in Melbourne and Sydney.

[Astro]

Coach Lou, Rocket Socks, Cricket, and Goody! I just got home and the wife is mowing the lawn, got the funk off and elevated the barking dogs... Great AT 28 Miler! Now we know PA rocks are not as bad as NJ!


Taking her out to dinner to make up!


didn't loose a pound....

WOO, could that be because of too much of Coach Lou's cheesecake? :-?

[hikerboy57]

TW, they were looking for a fourth, so I had already recommended you. Hopefully it will work out. :)
somebody has to paddle

[Wise Old Owl]

WOO, could that be because of too much of Coach Lou's cheesecake? :-?


Oh that was the best, between his true love of conversation about food, women in his life, and cheesecake, he apologized to the group over and over again for not bringing his cheesecake,,,,

On the second night I presented him with a Coleman's Blueberry Lemon Cheese cake cold mix - the look on his face was priceless! Its all good he loves to eat, and be merry!

[hikerboy57]

cheesecake or no, coach lou is one of a kind.
im glad to have him as a friend.

[Wise Old Owl]

Pics and Video of our walk coming soon, thanks cricket, coach, rocketsocks, woo and no name! It WAS cold saturday night!!!


Got photoshop to "clear up without editing" - just color and auto fix and crop... uploading now- are you online?

[Astro]

cheesecake or no, coach lou is one of a kind.
im glad to have him as a friend.

No doubt, I look forward to the the day I get to meet Coach Lou in person. :)

[Wise Old Owl]

Astro - he is a great choice of character... you cannot help yourself but befriend him.. he really speaks his mind.

[Astro]

Astro - he is a great choice of character... you cannot help yourself but befriend him.. he really speaks his mind.

That it great to see the real person is consistent with the online impression you get here in the Cafe.

[Sarcasm the elf]

cheesecake or no, coach lou is one of a kind.
im glad to have him as a friend.

Well said! The first night that I met him we shared a campsite. The next morning we spent hours talking, BSing and drinking coffee (VIA of course), it was like we'd known each other for years and were just catching up.

[rocketsocks]

before he gets any more bright ideas as to how to slack pack to Maine will someone please tell oz there's no such thing as aeroblazing.
Sure there is...21783:D

[coach lou]

You guys are making me blush..........you forget my stories of being in 'Lous' world'.
And as I said so many times............this site is really good for me to meet great folks to hike with!:D

[Water Rat]

Where did the curtains go? Why is the tater machine out of taters? Uh-oh... Looks like the cafe is starting to slip since everyone is hitting the trail so much :)

[hikerboy57]

according to Trail journals army ants is on his second pair of Virginia shoes