hikerboys cyber cafe

[BirdBrain]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_3AdG7W4gs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_3AdG7W4gs

[BirdBrain]

STOP IT STOP IT STOP IT!!!!! Yes I wanted it.

[rocketsocks]

Sounds like you deserve many thanks. However, i will not be thinking of you any time I take a dump. Sorry. :)yeah, I could never dump on Mike...it would be sacrelegious :o....well it wouldn't feel right anyway.

[BirdBrain]

ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG GGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am happy for you Astro, but make it count. Post something memorable.

Plaudits Astro.

[rocketsocks]

Where is Coach?Nice...I've never had one...real smooth Astro, real smooth!

[BirdBrain]

Good night all. Congrats Astro..... you PoHo.

[rocketsocks]

STOP IT STOP IT STOP IT!!!!! Yes I wanted it.40,000 is the big one...you can start training now, hehehe...night all

[BirdBrain]

40,000 is the big one...you can start training now, hehehe...night all

42k is the huge one. Good night RS

[Mountain Mike]

Years later I found out the human involvement when I helped the caretaker at Garfield shelter. We shot the **** as we mixed it. Turns out I hiked with his gran parents when I thrued & had some great pics of them. Mixing the excrement was just as memorable when I think of hikers that complain about charging for sites. I have dealt with sewage lines in the city & they are far easier to face than a composted toilet on the AT. Caretakers have to mix proper amounts of wood chips into the maggot infested waste. Kuddos to them for what they do!!!

[Rasty]

I have decided to do the Pemi Loop from the Lincoln Woods Trailhead. The logistics of making either a 35 mile hitch hike on a tight schedule just won't work for the Mahoosuc's this time. I have to catch a 7 am flight on Thursday morning so I have three free days to hike to 32 miles of the Pemi Loop.

[no-name]

Hey No-Name is in the house...sup dude, had a great time last week, we'll have to do it again sometime.

Hiking tomorrow with Lazurus...this will be my longest hike to date...about a twenty mile+ day in there...Gotta say i'm a little nervous, gonna have to par down my weight tonight.20+?? Better fuel up those Rocket Socks!! And leave the spare at home.

[rocketsocks]

20+?? Better fuel up those Rocket Socks!! And leave the spare at home.No spares on this trip, not even bringing a sleeping bag...too hot, thought I'd bring my flannel bag liner, it's really just a sewn sheet.

[rocketsocks]

My one luxury item for hiking through the pine barrens....what else...John McPhee's "The Pine Barrens"

[rocketsocks]

42k is the huge one. Good night RSah right 42 the answer to all....right you are my fine feathered friend.

[no-name]

My one luxury item for hiking through the pine barrens....what else...John McPhee's "The Pine Barrens"
If anyone goes to do the Batona Trail, please let me get in on it!!

[hikerboy57]

I have decided to do the Pemi Loop from the Lincoln Woods Trailhead. The logistics of making either a 35 mile hitch hike on a tight schedule just won't work for the Mahoosuc's this time. I have to catch a 7 am flight on Thursday morning so I have three free days to hike to 32 miles of the Pemi Loop.
its a darn shame you have to forego the mahoosucs for one of the most beautiful stretches of the entire at.
glad im not you.happy suffering.

[coach lou]

Where is Coach?

I was sound asleep.............you couldn't hear me snoreing over those Tornados?







..............as many of my hiking partners will agree :(

[Rasty]

its a darn shame you have to forego the mahoosucs for one of the most beautiful stretches of the entire at.
glad im not you.happy suffering.

Making the decision on which hike was the sucky part.

[Wise Old Owl]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wivkDLWNVe8/T5-4uItJttI/AAAAAAAAB4o/B2kL98vcxYk/s1600/lumnetia_backpack.jpg

[Water Rat]

I got it, you feed the whales at sea world.

Not even remotely close. Besides, I didn't say anything about abusing animals for a living!

[Water Rat]

My personal record is 17 mosquitoes inhaled in one day. Sky lakes wilderness in OR on the PCT. They were so thick that if you felt one land on you & went to swat it you usually got 2 & sometimes three. Bad area to try Avon skin so soft non deet repellent. Only time it was effective was when you got a crust of it built up thick enough they couldn't bite through it!

I've played in the Sky Lakes area and you are not kidding!!! One of the few times where a bug net over the mouth and nose would have been a good thing! :eek:

[Wise Old Owl]

That post I made on the leash thread filled my inbox... too funny


"Keep'in it Pithy Forum"

[Storm]

Not even remotely close. Besides, I didn't say anything about abusing animals for a living!

I was trying to be funny, should have added the smiley face.

[coach lou]

That post I made on the leash thread filled my inbox... too funny


"Keep'in it Pithy Forum"

Your a gluton!....................I can't find it:o

[Astro]

I was sound asleep.............you couldn't hear me snoreing over those Tornados?

..............as many of my hiking partners will agree :(


Fortunately for us we have not been hit by tornadoes yet. But the rain is coming down hard right now, and our Baseball Tournament was cancelled. Looks like rain all day, so I guess I will have to try and double up my miles tomorrow.
As for snoring, my snoring has never kept "me" up either. ;)

[Wise Old Owl]

Your a gluton!....................I can't find it:o


http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?15530-Dog-Poll-Leashed-or-Unleashed&p=1478902&viewfull=1#post1478902

[Deer Hunter]

It was just in the slight chance I could make it to the hiker prom which required 1000 posts. Thought maybe I could if I doubled itI could meet someone super special like HikerMom.

I hear ya, MM. In fact, I believe all the girls in the cafe are great. I appreciate them all and I'm glad to have them in the cafe. :)

[Water Rat]

I was trying to be funny, should have added the smiley face.

No worries - I forgot to add smiley faces of my own! (I was trying to be funny right back at ya!) :D

[coach lou]

http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?15530-Dog-Poll-Leashed-or-Unleashed&p=1478902&viewfull=1#post1478902


Like I said...............You Sir, are a gluton!:sun

[Wise Old Owl]

curious - since the hike on the back and between the sholder blades I lost feeling in a large patch of skin. Its like going to the dentist and getting numb cheeks. Has this happened to anyone?... it's been a week.

[coach lou]

curious - since the hike on the back and between the sholder blades I lost feeling in a large patch of skin. Its like going to the dentist and getting numb cheeks. Has this happened to anyone?... it's been a week.

I have had that same feeling on my left / outside thigh......for 30 yrs:-?

[Wise Old Owl]

Great this better go away --- I gotta pack for the shore !

[Trillium]

ive swallowed a few myself. good protein supplement.what about the fact that they are one of the 3 F's of the biggest germ carriers? (fingers, flies, feces)

[Astro]

what about the fact that they are one of the 3 F's of the biggest germ carriers? (fingers, flies, feces)

Hey, life is full of tradeoffs, HB is just trying to help us see the upside. :)

[Trillium]

Good to see you posting in the Cafe with us, FC. I wish more would join in... it's the only place to just connect with other members, randomly. :) Thanks again HB for starting this Cafe. WE LOVE YOU!!!I really like the cafe too. Wish I had started reading it right when HB started it. Ya'll are so darn funny! Me, not so much.

[Astro]

ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG GGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am happy for you Astro, but make it count. Post something memorable.

Plaudits Astro.

Took a look back at the K post. Coach Lou has the most at 7 followed by ATM and myself at 5. Coach Lou had 3 of the first 11, and 4 of the first 13 (makes him a Legend is this area in my book). Guess what the two most common topics were: Coach Lou and Chicken Ankles. So to me referring to Coach Lou is significant (even if not memorable). That is the great thing about this is if you get the post you make it what you want. You post videos, I honored Coach Lou's record, and other like Chicken Ankles. Its all good. :)

[Trillium]

STOP IT STOP IT STOP IT!!!!! Yes I wanted it.I thought I read earlier that you were all about the 42k

[hikerboy57]

Great this better go away --- I gotta pack for the shore !
i had a pain in the neck for years-until i divorced her

[Trillium]

So I just tried what was mentioned earlier which was to hold the cursor over the total number of replies to this thread and found out I have .0769% of the posts in this thread. One heck of a lot of work to do to gain poho status. oh whatever is a gal to do? :confused:

[hikerboy57]

I really like the cafe too. Wish I had started reading it right when HB started it. Ya'll are so darn funny! Me, not so much.

I go back sometimes and reread the early stuff-its all good.

[Astro]

i had a pain in the neck for years-until i divorced her

HB, that reminds of this old song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=0D5htfqSr8k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=0D5htfqSr8k

[hikerboy57]

Good pick.off the anthology album.

[Astro]

Good pick.off the anthology album.

Being a car salesman you might also appreciate this one off that album.

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

[TwoSpirits]

Don't you just hate it when you stop by WB to check out a couple threads and you look up and it's, like...June?

[Astro]

Don't you just hate it when you stop by WB to check out a couple threads and you look up and it's, like...June?

Look at the bright side, that means it is getting close to time to go on your summer hike. :sun

[hikerboy57]

Don't you just hate it when you stop by WB to check out a couple threads and you look up and it's, like...June?
when it comes to hiker porn, whiteblaze is infinitely better than backpacker magazine. more pictures too.

[Sarcasm the elf]

Is it bad that that I saw a thread titled "Pepperoni and Salami" and just assumed that it was written about two hikers using those trail names?

[Gray Blazer]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/79/FreakOut%21.jpg

I had a chance to buy this yesterday on vinyl for 20 bucks. I hate it when I'm short of cash, especially at my age. Listening to Hendix Angel right now.

[Gray Blazer]

The time of my post is 1954. I noticed the next page is 1954. That's a lucky number for me. I was 0 years old in 54.

[Gray Blazer]

I did pick up Tull's Benefit, Passion Play and Closer to the Edge By Yes.

[Gray Blazer]

Took Blaze and Wolfgang swimming in the Santa Fe today. Cleared out the utility room this morning. About to sit down and watch the Eastern Conference NBA Finals. Life is good. We got it made here in the USA.

[Sarcasm the elf]

Today I learned that a can of Great Stuff spray insulation is the best and most entertaining solution to a carpenter bee infestation that I've ever found.

[Gray Blazer]

I guess I'll let you guys get 1954. I don't feel like a POHO today.

HI Mike. Glad you're doing the 12 step POHO program.

I used to be a POHO. I don't even have 1000 on this thread. I have to watch myself very carefully.

[Gray Blazer]

Today I learned that a can of Great Stuff spray insulation is the best and most entertaining solution to carpenter bees that I've ever found.
HAHA










I'd like to see that.

[BirdBrain]

Took a look back at the K post. Coach Lou has the most at 7 followed by ATM and myself at 5. Coach Lou had 3 of the first 11, and 4 of the first 13 (makes him a Legend is this area in my book). Guess what the two most common topics were: Coach Lou and Chicken Ankles. So to me referring to Coach Lou is significant (even if not memorable). That is the great thing about this is if you get the post you make it what you want. You post videos, I honored Coach Lou's record, and other like Chicken Ankles. Its all good. :)

I agree and stand corrected. I was mainly trying to whine about losing. It appears my efforts were successful.

[BirdBrain]

I thought I read earlier that you were all about the 42k

I am a PoHo. I want them all.

[BirdBrain]

I guess I'll let you guys get 1954. I don't feel like a POHO today.

HI Mike. Glad you're doing the 12 step POHO program.

I used to be a POHO. I don't even have 1000 on this thread. I have to watch myself very carefully.

You will always be a PoHo in my mind.

[BirdBrain]

And to make it 4.......

[Deer Hunter]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/79/FreakOut%21.jpg

I had a chance to buy this yesterday on vinyl for 20 bucks. I hate it when I'm short of cash, especially at my age. Listening to Hendix Angel right now.

Great song.

[coach lou]

I am a PoHo. I want them all.




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdvUR67nZs0


Never happen!:)

[BirdBrain]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdvUR67nZs0


Never happen!:)

Speaking of the legend. :)

[BirdBrain]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3l-UJp_j2lQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3l-UJp_j2lQ

[Gray Blazer]

Great song.

Zappa's first album. Not disco. Yay page 1954.

[Rasty]

ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG GGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am happy for you Astro, but make it count. Post something memorable.

Plaudits Astro.

Took a look back at the K post. Coach Lou has the most at 7 followed by ATM and myself at 5. Coach Lou had 3 of the first 11, and 4 of the first 13 (makes him a Legend is this area in my book). Guess what the two most common topics were: Coach Lou and Chicken Ankles. So to me referring to Coach Lou is significant (even if not memorable). That is the great thing about this is if you get the post you make it what you want. You post videos, I honored Coach Lou's record, and other like Chicken Ankles. Its all good. :)

I've managed to delegate my POHOing!

[hikerboy57]

I've managed to delegate my POHOing!
and who exactly is typing right now?
or is it lead by example?

[hikerboy57]

if money were no object, how cheaply do you realistically think you could do a thru hike?

[BirdBrain]

if money were no object, how cheaply do you realistically think you could do a thru hike?

I don't think I could do it realistically cheaply for any amount of money.

[Mountain Mike]

if money were no object, how cheaply do you realistically think you could do a thru hike?
Does the price include heli blazing?

[hikerboy57]

Does the price include heli blazing?
oz said choppers are too expensive, i think theyre aquablazing tomorrow.

[BirdBrain]

I suppose if I was wearing running socks in June I might have a realistic chance of doing it cheaply while making money no object.

[hikerboy57]

I suppose if I was wearing running socks in June I might have a realistic chance of doing it cheaply while making money no object.
if money were no object,what double sleeping bag would you go with?

[BirdBrain]

if money were no object,what double sleeping bag would you go with?

I would need some advice on that and tarp tents and Kindles.

[Rasty]

I've managed to delegate my POHOing!
and who exactly is typing right now?
or is it lead by example?

The Chicken Ankle posts for milestones are maybe half me with others filling in. I've gotten busy so my secretary is taking notes
Be on the lookout for better spelling and grammar.

[BirdBrain]

The Chicken Ankle posts for milestones are maybe half me with others filling in. I've gotten busy so my secretary is taking notes
Be on the lookout for better spelling and grammar.

My Gramma was always a better speller that I.

[hikerboy57]

after almost thirty years, my hips are killing me!!

[BirdBrain]

Go Bruins!!!

[Sarcasm the elf]

if money were no object, how cheaply do you realistically think you could do a thru hike?

Oftentimes when I see people with no experience post that question I'm more tempted to only reply in response to the part about "do you realistically think you could do a thru hike?" But I don't because I'm generally polite...

[hikerboy57]

I would need some advice on that and tarp tents and Kindles.
have you heard about whiteblaze? i hear theyre rude as well as revered.but the good far outweighs the bad

[HikerMom58]

Where's TW? I miss her.

I just got home from a most beautiful hike to St Mary's Falls near Lexington. 10 miles round trip. :) Saw a big rattlesnake on a side trail. Second one so far this season.

[Sarcasm the elf]

Go Bruins!!!

If money were no object, how cheaply do you think the Bruins could thru hike?

[BirdBrain]

Would my Sawyer Squeeze shoes help me save weight off my bacon treat?

[hikerboy57]

Where's TW? I miss her.

I just got home from a most beautiful hike to St Mary's Falls near Lexington. 10 miles round trip. :) Saw a big rattlesnake on a side trail. Second one so far this season.
shes probably out hiking.doesnt even know about the un-coup yet.

[HikerMom58]

Oftentimes when I see people with no experience post that question I'm more tempted to only reply in response to the part about "do you realistically think you could do a thru hike?" But I don't because I'm generally polite...


You are polite.... :0)

[hikerboy57]

Would my Sawyer Squeeze shoes help me save weight off my bacon treat?
not sure how to respond. may have to go to page 2

[Sarcasm the elf]

Where's TW? I miss her.

I just got home from a most beautiful hike to St Mary's Falls near Lexington. 10 miles round trip. :) Saw a big rattlesnake on a side trail. Second one so far this season.

I'm jealous! In 500+ miles of hiking on the A.T. I have yet to see one!

[BirdBrain]

If money were no object, how cheaply do you think the Bruins could thru hike?

I think they would skate right on thru.

[hikerboy57]

I'm jealous! In 500+ miles of hiking on the A.T. I have yet to see one!
hike harriman with me, i see em all the time

[coach lou]

Where's TW? I miss her.

I just got home from a most beautiful hike to St Mary's Falls near Lexington. 10 miles round trip. :) Saw a big rattlesnake on a side trail. Second one so far this season.

I have never seen a rattler in the east. And now I've been on that NJ ridge twice and no bears!!!!!! I'm really bumbed about the no bears.:(

[Sarcasm the elf]

I think they would skate right on thru.

Hat trick blazing?

[BirdBrain]

Where's TW? I miss her.

I just got home from a most beautiful hike to St Mary's Falls near Lexington. 10 miles round trip. :) Saw a big rattlesnake on a side trail. Second one so far this season.

If you keep this up I am going to start thinking you are just a hiker and not a real cyber-hiker.

[hikerboy57]

I have never seen a rattler in the east. And now I've been on that NJ ridge twice and no bears!!!!!! I'm really bumbed about the no bears.:(
hike harriman with me.
bears and snakes

[coach lou]

hike harriman with me, i see em all the time


I hope the Elfs plan is to meet Oz with us!

[BirdBrain]

I have never seen a rattler in the east. And now I've been on that NJ ridge twice and no bears!!!!!! I'm really bumbed about the no bears.:(

You are watching the wrong channel. They are up 1 - 0 on the Penguins.

[Sarcasm the elf]

hike harriman with me, i see em all the time

That sounds like the only sensible solution.


I have never seen a rattler in the east. And now I've been on that NJ ridge twice and no bears!!!!!! I'm really bumbed about the no bears.:(

I should clarify, I've seen two in California and one in Colorado. I've Just never seen them on the A.T.

[HikerMom58]

shes probably out hiking.doesnt even know about the un-coup yet.

Well yeah, OR she might be out paddling somewhere. :) HB, she's not going to take to kindly to the un-coup. You still may have a bloodless fight on your hands.

[hikerboy57]

Would my Sawyer Squeeze shoes help me save weight off my bacon treat?
you're sawyer squeeze shoes can be modified with platypus insoles

[Sarcasm the elf]

You are watching the wrong channel. They are up 1 - 0 on the Penguins.

Never seen a penguin on the trail either :banana

[hikerboy57]

Well yeah, OR she might be out paddling somewhere. :) HB, she's not going to take to kindly to the un-coup. You still may have a bloodless fight on your hands.
i dont mind splitting the time if she takes as good care of the place while im gone as she did last time

[hikerboy57]

Never seen a penguin on the trail either :banana

seen a platypus

[Sarcasm the elf]

seen a platypus

Nope, but I have seen a camel's back...

[HikerMom58]

I'm jealous! In 500+ miles of hiking on the A.T. I have yet to see one!

Really Elf? I've seen a rattlesnake every time I've been out for over 50 miles on the AT. This is the first one I've seen on a day hike tho. It wasn't on the AT today.

[BirdBrain]

seen a platypus

Do you hang your platypus or do you let a Bruin bluff charge you into dropping your Sawyer Squeeze Google Glasses?

[HikerMom58]

i dont mind splitting the time if she takes as good care of the place while im gone as she did last time

She did a great job while you were gone! I wish I could have met her in Damascus. Her and S'.

[coach lou]

I was doing some searching in the AMC site. I read a short story about how the bears turn over rocks looking for rodents and insects. Monday morning we were coming down to DWG from the backpacker site. There was a 100 yard section that EVERY single rock, basketball size or smaller, that was moved , turned, rolled. Every one! At the time I was thinking....wow this person has a awful lot of energy to mess with all these rocks, and why would they do that???......so....now I know, and it was such a coinsidence finding out!

[Sarcasm the elf]

I just opened a bottle of mead that I bought in Boulder Colorado. Good stuff. The company's slogan was "If it's good enough for Zeus, it's good enough for you."

[BirdBrain]

Anyone have the Deets on the Sobo Mexican Ticks?

[HikerMom58]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/q71/s480x480/6980_10151662371078738_565808572_n.jpg

Should I get this t-shirt? I like her hiking boots. I'll put up the pic of the rattlesnake i saw today in a minute....

[hikerboy57]

Do you hang your platypus or do you let a Bruin bluff charge you into dropping your Sawyer Squeeze Google Glasses?
i use a canister to protect it from deet and ticks

[Astro]

when it comes to hiker porn, whiteblaze is infinitely better than backpacker magazine. more pictures too.

And of real people instead of models and photo ops.

[hikerboy57]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/q71/s480x480/6980_10151662371078738_565808572_n.jpg

Should I get this t-shirt? I like her hiking boots. I'll put up the pic of the rattlesnake i saw today in a minute....
just get the boots

[hikerboy57]

how do you reach the trail from great barrington after almost thirty years?

[Deer Hunter]

Where's TW? I miss her.

I just got home from a most beautiful hike to St Mary's Falls near Lexington. 10 miles round trip. :) Saw a big rattlesnake on a side trail. Second one so far this season.

I used to trout fish there.

[BirdBrain]

I think I know where she got her shorts.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnFMQ2NAgyk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnFMQ2NAgyk

[Astro]

I agree and stand corrected. I was mainly trying to whine about losing. It appears my efforts were successful.

You mean I did all the research for nothing. Actually it did not take very long and I found it to be pretty interesting. Was tempted to put together a line chart showing the exponential growth of the Cafe.

[HikerMom58]

I used to trout fish there.

Awesome... it's beautiful there. :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/389707_527036340692242_1103324611_n.jpg

DH- did you see one of these guys when you went fishing?

[hikerboy57]

thats a great shot mom. you should post it in the gallery

[BirdBrain]

You mean I did all the research for nothing. Actually it did not take very long and I found it to be pretty interesting. Was tempted to put together a line chart showing the exponential growth of the Cafe.

It was not for nothing. CL deserves the credit. I would be interested in that chart.

[Sarcasm the elf]

how do you reach the trail from great barrington after almost thirty years?

You don't, You use the trail to hike into great Barrington to get a pizza at Baba Louis's, ice cream at SoCo and a red eye at Fuel, then go to Gypsy Joint for a beer and to see if Jordan Weller is there playing the Turtle Song (I haven't seen him perform yet, but the food and beer is good there). That's my favorite trail town in southern New England.

[HikerMom58]

I think I know where she got her shorts.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnFMQ2NAgyk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnFMQ2NAgyk

Ha Ha..BB... I can see a resemblance! :) I'll just stick to the boots like HB suggested. :)

[Astro]

if money were no object, how cheaply do you realistically think you could do a thru hike?

Perhaps we should ask Oz in a few months. ;)

[Sarcasm the elf]

Awesome... it's beautiful there. :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/389707_527036340692242_1103324611_n.jpg

DH- did you see one of these guys when you went fishing?

That's one gorgeous snake!

[HikerMom58]

thats a great shot mom. you should post it in the gallery

Great idea... I gotta get my pics from our PA hike in there too. :)

[BirdBrain]

Red Sox winning. Bruins winning. Heat losing. It has been a good night so far.

[hikerboy57]

hey page 1957, the year i began

[Rasty]

hey page 1957, the year i began

We have a few more weeks until my b-year page!

[Astro]

Oftentimes when I see people with no experience post that question I'm more tempted to only reply in response to the part about "do you realistically think you could do a thru hike?" But I don't because I'm generally polite...

"generally polite", I guess the sarcasm comes from the rest of the time. ;)

[Sarcasm the elf]

We have a few more weeks until my b-year page!


Ive got it set to 40 posts per page, we're only on 979!

[BirdBrain]

We have a few more weeks until my b-year page!

Almost to mine, you young PoHo you.

[Sarcasm the elf]

"generally polite", I guess the sarcasm comes from the rest of the time. ;)

I strive for sarcastic yet well intentioned. More often than not I get it right. :sun

[Astro]

Where's TW? I miss her.

I just got home from a most beautiful hike to St Mary's Falls near Lexington. 10 miles round trip. :) Saw a big rattlesnake on a side trail. Second one so far this season.

Great as long as you see them first, and that is all that happens. :)

[BirdBrain]

Ive got it set to 40 posts per page, we're only on 979!

Does that effect the k count? Is that is metric? Is it South bound or North bound? Are you just being sarcastic? Do you want fries with that? How many posts should this really be?

[HikerMom58]

That's one gorgeous snake!

Yes indeed. :) I saw it right on a side trail when we stopped for lunch. We kept looking to see if it was going to come up the hill where we were eating lunch. It didn't move for the longest time. Then, when we checked back it was gone off the trail. I spotted it off the trail but still headed up the hill where we were. It stayed still for the longest time then, it started moving sideways up the hill. It rattled it's tail 2 different times while moving. We weren't close to it at all. We couldn't figure out why it rattled. I guess it just wanted to tell us .... don't even think about messing with me!! ;)

[Deer Hunter]

Awesome... it's beautiful there. :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/389707_527036340692242_1103324611_n.jpg

DH- did you see one of these guys when you went fishing?

Nice picture! No snakes there but plenty other places I have fished.

[Astro]

I'm jealous! In 500+ miles of hiking on the A.T. I have yet to see one!

Just before taking me to the AT to pick up again on one of my section hikes my dad had handed me a pistol to take and "protect myself against any varmints". I handed it back to him saying I was not even taking a full sized toothbrush, there is no way I was carrying that thing with me (never mind the potential legal issues). So sure enough only a few hours later what was sitting there right in front me on the trail, a rattlesnake (estimate around 6 feet). With no way around him, I had to go back down the trail out of his sight until he finally moved on.

[HikerMom58]

Nice picture! No snakes there but plenty other places I have fished.

Thanks DH... I wondered if you or aficion had been there before. It's so beautiful and the Rhododendron was in full bloom. The Falls are beautiful!! The water is so clear!

[Deer Hunter]

Awesome... it's beautiful there. :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/389707_527036340692242_1103324611_n.jpg

DH- did you see one of these guys when you went fishing?


I saw this one last weekend near Harpers Ferry.

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[HikerMom58]

I saw this one last weekend near Harpers Ferry.

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I like those kinds of snakes :D... Great shot! Did you go hiking last weekend?

[Astro]

That's one gorgeous snake!

Yeah, as long as he is off to the side of the trail, and NOT directly in front of you blocking it.

[Deer Hunter]

I like those kinds of snakes :D... Great shot! Did you go hiking last weekend?

Yes. Short hike. Va. 7 to Harpers Ferry. Put up a couple pictures in my gallery. The rocks in that section sucked. Tore my feet and knees up. Almost did a "HikerMom" a couple times. I managed to catch myself. The AT in Virginia has spoiled me.

[HikerMom58]

Yes. Short hike. Va. 7 to Harpers Ferry. Put up a couple pictures in my gallery. The rocks in that section sucked. Tore my feet and knees up. The AT in Virginia has spoiled me.

Oohhhh NICE!! I see, I'll check out ur pics. Glad you got to go. I know what you mean... OZ was saying how great he thought the trail was in this section of VA. Gotta pass along the compliment to the trail maintainers. :)

[Sarcasm the elf]

Just before taking me to the AT to pick up again on one of my section hikes my dad had handed me a pistol to take and "protect myself against any varmints". I handed it back to him saying I was not even taking a full sized toothbrush, there is no way I was carrying that thing with me (never mind the potential legal issues). So sure enough only a few hours later what was sitting there right in front me on the trail, a rattlesnake (estimate around 6 feet). With no way around him, I had to go back down the trail out of his sight until he finally moved on.

Glad you didn't have that pistol (And I'm saying that as a lifelong gun nut). No reason to shoot a rattler and in many states killing one is a serious crime. I'm glad to let the wildlife inconvenience me when they see fit.

[Deer Hunter]

Oohhhh NICE!! I see, I'll check out ur pics. Glad you got to go. I know what you mean... OZ was saying how great he thought the trail was in this section of VA. Gotta pass along the compliment to the trail maintainers. :)

Oz was saying the other day he wanted to see a rattlesnake. I told him it was almost a sure thing near Montebello (snake pit). I saw in AA's trail journal that they did see one going up Three Sisters. I hope he got to see it.

[HikerMom58]

Oz was saying the other day he wanted to see a rattlesnake. I told him it was almost a sure thing near Montebello (snake pit). I saw in AA's trail journal that they did see one going up Three Sisters. I hope he got to see it.

I hope he did!! :) I guess they will be aquablazing on Monday! :cool:

[Deer Hunter]

I hope he did!! :) I guess they will be aquablazing on Monday! :cool:


Sound like fun to me!

[goody5534]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ6a_f7CC-k

[goody5534]

videos from Culver to DWG: WOO, No Name Coach Lou, Cricket, and Rocketsocs:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOms48sOYWE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40S2T1ehsOs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3N_UfJQQQA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-7W1akHh4M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYFOBwrOLY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2VrCBWSFJk

[coach lou]

videos from Culver to DWG: WOO, No Name Coach Lou, Cricket, and Rocketsocs:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOms48sOYWE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40S2T1ehsOs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3N_UfJQQQA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-7W1akHh4M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYFOBwrOLY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2VrCBWSFJk

:bananaWOOOOO HOOOOO, nice job Goody:banana

[hikerboy57]

looks windy.

thanks,goody

[no-name]

Makes me want to do it again!!
videos from Culver to DWG: WOO, No Name Coach Lou, Cricket, and Rocketsocs:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOms48sOYWE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40S2T1ehsOs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3N_UfJQQQA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-7W1akHh4M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYFOBwrOLY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2VrCBWSFJk

[coach lou]

looks windy.

thanks,goody

Not quite as windy as w/the ponies, but steady for 2 days! We tried to have lunch on one bald......it blew me right off.

[hikerboy57]

that night was crazy!! im glad i had my tent staked out well. i was a bit surprised in the morning when i found none of the stakes pulled.

[BirdBrain]

Not quite as windy as w/the ponies, but steady for 2 days! We tried to have lunch on one bald......it blew me right off.

CL, you are my new hero. I noticed your base weight posted in another thread. I am at 25 lbs. Of course that is meaningless with the 9.5 days of food I will be lugging into the 100-mile wilderness. I am happy to see someone more in my range for a change... and no, I am not being sarcastic.

[BirdBrain]

After 30 years, I meant to go light, but I accidental hit 25 lbs.

[OzJacko]

After 30 years, I meant to go light, but I accidental hit 25 lbs.
I meant to go light but I'm still 197 lbs...:(

[OzJacko]

In Waynesboro shopping for our canoe trip.
Rods, lures, cooler etc.....:D

[hikerboy57]

I meant to go light but I'm still 197 lbs...:(

have you actually gained weight since Springer Mountain?

[hikerboy57]

In Waynesboro shopping for our canoe trip.
Rods, lures, cooler etc.....:D

how long does the trip take?

[OzJacko]

have you actually gained weight since Springer Mountain?

No - lost 20 lbs.
IM has lost about 25. I think this is because he has gained muscle weight as he looks slimmer than that.

[OzJacko]

how long does the trip take?
We start tomorrow and finish 8 days later on the following Monday.
I will post full details during the week or at Harpers Ferry to answer ATM's query.

[OzJacko]

We are adding about 50-100 lbs of gear if we look at the cooler, ice, beer etc.
Somewhere near the end we will make some kid happy by giving him some cheap Walmart fishing gear and a cooler.

[Storm]

In Waynesboro shopping for our canoe trip.
Rods, lures, cooler etc.....:D

Can I have all your stuff when you start hiking again?

[Storm]

We are adding about 50-100 lbs of gear if we look at the cooler, ice, beer etc.
Somewhere near the end we will make some kid happy by giving him some cheap Walmart fishing gear and a cooler.

You slipped that post in ahead of me.

[Water Rat]

In Waynesboro shopping for our canoe trip.
Rods, lures, cooler etc.....:D

Don't forget to have someone do the paddling for you, so you can kick back and enjoy the scenery. :D Sounds like an awesome trip!

[Water Rat]

We are adding about 50-100 lbs of gear if we look at the cooler, ice, beer etc.
Somewhere near the end we will make some kid happy by giving him some cheap Walmart fishing gear and a cooler.

Carry the fishing gear to the top of Katahdin and leave it there. That will really confuse people just starting out! :banana

[OzJacko]

Don't forget to have someone do the paddling for you, so you can kick back and enjoy the scenery. :D Sounds like an awesome trip!

My plan is IM up front and I steer.

[OzJacko]

Carry the fishing gear to the top of Katahdin and leave it there. That will really confuse people just starting out! :banana

Haven't found that sherpa yet...:p

[hikerboy57]

My plan is IM up front and I steer.
thats the smart ​way to aquablaze.

[OzJacko]

Can I have all your stuff when you start hiking again?
Meet us just before VA7 and a good chance....

[OzJacko]

Sorry about time lags.
Popping in and out while I copy photos onto PC before TJ upload.

[Water Rat]

Haven't found that sherpa yet...:p

Convince TW she will have fun as a sherpa...

[Water Rat]

My plan is IM up front and I steer.

Brilliant! Now, that is the way to go! :D

[OzJacko]

Convince TW she will have fun as a sherpa...

TW would have fun do anything.
She's a fun person.
I think Jim might end up with a lot of the load though.

Your idea of leaving something in the *** category on top of Katahdin is intriguing me though.
Just need to find something that doesn't contravene leave no trace though...

[OzJacko]

Oops.
Even putting initials down seems to get censored.
sorry Gator.:o

[Water Rat]

TW would have fun do anything.
She's a fun person.
I think Jim might end up with a lot of the load though.

Your idea of leaving something in the *** category on top of Katahdin is intriguing me though.
Just need to find something that doesn't contravene leave no trace though...

What about a fishing pole made of rice paper? It would melt in the first rain... :D

(I was wavering on even mentioning leaving something on the top of Katahdin cuz it seriously violates the LNT rules, but had to write it anyway!)

[OzJacko]

Just posted more pics on my TJ.
Will write an update later.
Need to shop for things to put in cooler.

[HikerMom58]

I meant to go light but I'm still 197 lbs...:(

That's a darn good weight OZ... congrats! You look good!

[OzJacko]

That's a darn good weight OZ... congrats! You look good!

Thanks HM!
It would probably be 195 if it weren't for that steak you cooked us....;)

[Gray Blazer]

just get the boots

So you are telling HM to get a boot job? I hate fake boots.

[HikerMom58]

So you are telling HM to get a boot job? I hate fake boots.

LOL GB... Boot job as opposed to bootie or boob job.... I wonder how much that would cost? :p I like her boots!! :)

[BirdBrain]

So you are telling HM to get a boot job? I hate fake boots.

I say get a preemptive bootectomy before you have any lasting medical problems. Go with trail runners.

[slow mind]

FACT- Bears eat beets.

[BirdBrain]

FACT- Bears eat beets.

FACT - I have eaten bear.

Up until now, I thought I had never eaten beets. Possibly wrong again.

[Sarcasm the elf]

FACT- Bears eat beets.

Do you have any sources you can site to back this up? I say that bears only eat hikers.

[Gray Blazer]

Ahhh ... page 1960. I remember the year 1960. I prolly got my first Davy Crocket hat. We used to go to the Smokies every summer. Remember when all the tourist trap places in Cherokee had Bears in pens in front by the road? Gatlinburg was nice. The only tourist attraction was a short cable car ride up a hill. No thousands of tourists in the street and Dolly was still a double A.

[Gray Blazer]

Do you have any sources you can site to back this up? I say that bears only eat hikers.

Speaking of eating ...

You are about to pass me in post count on this thread. I guess I'll be eating your poho dust.

[Sarcasm the elf]

Speaking of eating ...

You are about to pass me in post count on this thread. I guess I'll be eating your poho dust.

That's just because I was drinking last night, if you want to you can easily regain your lead by posting during the work week.

[coach lou]

That's just because I was drinking last night, if you want to you can easily regain your lead by posting during the work week.


That's where i get my big numbers:)

[Sarcasm the elf]

We went to buy wedding bands this weekend. Men's white gold bands start at $1100 and are too fragile to wear while hiking or doing real work unless you're careful. Men's titanium bands start at $105 and you can use them to open beer bottles with a little practice. Titanium won, no contest...

[BirdBrain]

That's where i get my big numbers:)

k count? Waist to height ratio? Pack weight? :)

[atmilkman]

Where is Coach?

Good one Astro. Congrats.

[coach lou]

We went to buy wedding bands this weekend. Men's white gold bands start at $1100 and are too fragile to wear while hiking or doing real work unless you're careful. Men's titanium bands start at $105 and you can use them to open beer bottles with a little practice. Titanium won, no contest...

You going to have one of those hiker weddings, like at a hut or Goose pond. Ushers in Goretex anoraks, you kids walk under crossed hikeing poles?

[atmilkman]

You going to have one of those hiker weddings, like at a hut or Goose pond. Ushers in Goretex anoraks, you kids walk under crossed hikeing poles?

Crossed hiking poles would be cool.

[coach lou]

k count? Waist to height ratio? Pack weight? :)


The local deli is awesome:D

[Gray Blazer]

That's just because I was drinking last night, if you want to you can easily regain your lead by posting during the work week.

Wow, I only have 4 days of work left and then 2 months off. Guess I'm SOL. :D

[coach lou]

And as we swing the conversation back to food............I have to go make Overload and myself Dinner...........or is it Supper?:sun

[BirdBrain]

Wow, I only have 4 days of work left and then 2 months off. Guess I'm SOL. :D

Are you coming on my vacation? That is very similar to my schedule.

And as we swing the conversation back to food............I have to go make Overload and myself Dinner...........or is it Supper?:sun

Depends on if you plan to sup or dine.

[Sarcasm the elf]

That's where i get my big numbers:)

But most of your posts are at 8:00am while you're at work, is there something you're trying to tell us? :eek:

[Sarcasm the elf]

You going to have one of those hiker weddings, like at a hut or Goose pond. Ushers in Goretex anoraks, you kids walk under crossed hikeing poles?

By total coincidence the place I'm getting married is less than 300 yard off trail in Massachusetts. I will likely take an early hike to watch the sunrise from MT. Race the morning of the wedding.

[atmilkman]

Awesome... it's beautiful there. :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/389707_527036340692242_1103324611_n.jpg

DH- did you see one of these guys when you went fishing?
Nice HM. Really cool.

[Sarcasm the elf]

Wow, I only have 4 days of work left and then 2 months off. Guess I'm SOL. :D

Two months off? Forget pohoing I'm just jealous...

[BirdBrain]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5vLmkjd0Yk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5vLmkjd0Yk

But more importantly, I was born. :)

[goody5534]

SOBO-VT 9 Bennigton, VT to MA 8 Cheshire, MA
Looking for Hiking partners to do this last weekend in June 6/28-6/30...

[atmilkman]

videos from Culver to DWG: WOO, No Name Coach Lou, Cricket, and Rocketsocs:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOms48sOYWE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40S2T1ehsOs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3N_UfJQQQA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-7W1akHh4M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYFOBwrOLY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2VrCBWSFJk

Cool vids. Coach wasn't hunting rabbits though, he was fartin'.

[atmilkman]

We start tomorrow and finish 8 days later on the following Monday.
I will post full details during the week or at Harpers Ferry to answer ATM's query.

Cool Oz, thanks. I hope you catch some fish.

[atmilkman]

No - lost 20 lbs.
IM has lost about 25. I think this is because he has gained muscle weight as he looks slimmer than that.

Pretty good Oz, IM. ChinMusic says he has lost a good bit also.

[goody5534]

Oh yes! He farts! Thank god it was WINDY!

[coach lou]

SOBO-VT 9 Bennigton, VT to MA 8 Cheshire, MA


Looking for Hiking partners to do this last weekend in June 6/28-6/30...


I did that very walk last fall, very nice. Stay out of Congdon Camp, it is infested with mice. I missed eating at bascom lodge. You will enjoy that walk.

[Astro]

Glad you didn't have that pistol (And I'm saying that as a lifelong gun nut). No reason to shoot a rattler and in many states killing one is a serious crime. I'm glad to let the wildlife inconvenience me when they see fit.

I wouldn't have, but it is just the irony of the run in only a few hours after his offer.

[Astro]

No - lost 20 lbs.
IM has lost about 25. I think this is because he has gained muscle weight as he looks slimmer than that.

That is great! :cool:

[Astro]

That's where i get my big numbers:)

Coach would that be when you are drinking or working? Or both together? :-?

[Astro]

We went to buy wedding bands this weekend. Men's white gold bands start at $1100 and are too fragile to wear while hiking or doing real work unless you're careful. Men's titanium bands start at $105 and you can use them to open beer bottles with a little practice. Titanium won, no contest...

Smart decision Elf! :cool:

[Astro]

I like to thing that 1961 was a very good year for people. ;)
Also was a good year for Roger Maris and Home Runs. :)

[Astro]

Good one Astro. Congrats.

Thanks ATM, and fwiiw I am now tied for second with your behind Coach Lou. :)

[atmilkman]

Thanks ATM, and fwiiw I am now tied for second with your behind Coach Lou. :)

I'll be watching you.

[Astro]

I'll be watching you.

Then I will consider myself in good company. :)

[Trillium]

I'll be watching you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmDkqv5QmN4

[HikerMom58]

Hi Trillium... checking in and out. :) I hope RS had a good hike. ttyl....

[Gray Blazer]

Are you coming on my vacation? That is very similar to my schedule.





Not gonna make it to Maine this summer. Thanks for the invite.

[Gray Blazer]

I like to thing that 1961 was a very good year for people. ;)
Also was a good year for Roger Maris and Home Runs. :)
He moved to Gainesville, fl and had a beer distribution business. I used to play basketball at the gym with Roger Maris, Jr.

[Gray Blazer]

Two months off? Forget pohoing I'm just jealous...
You should quit your job and become a teacher. You know we are rich as ****.

[coach lou]

Coach would that be when you are drinking or working? Or both together? :-?


Drinking numbers...oh no no. Those 4 beers with wolf were the beers I drank in May.

[Gray Blazer]

You going to have one of those hiker weddings, like at a hut or Goose pond. Ushers in Goretex anoraks, you kids walk under crossed hikeing poles?

Another one bites the dust. ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rY0WxgSXdEE

[MDSection12]

We went to buy wedding bands this weekend. Men's white gold bands start at $1100 and are too fragile to wear while hiking or doing real work unless you're careful. Men's titanium bands start at $105 and you can use them to open beer bottles with a little practice. Titanium won, no contest...
Was lurking here and noticed this. I had a similar thought when I bought mine, but I heard that not all EMTs are equipped to cut titanium bands... If you smash your finger and it starts swelling and they can't get it off you lose the finger. I ended up with tungsten carbide, as it is cheaper, stronger but is easily cut with tools any EMT should have. Just a thought.

[Trillium]

Hi Trillium... checking in and out. :) I hope RS had a good hike. ttyl....Good morning HikerMom. Hope you have a beautifully sunny day there in VA!

[Gray Blazer]

Drinking numbers...oh no no. Those 4 beers with wolf were the beers I drank in May.

My wife can drink me under the table (which is not good cuz I don't have a clue what she does next).

[coach lou]

I can't get any work done if we are going to talk about Pizza and Pasta!:)

[HikerMom58]

Another one bites the dust. ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rY0WxgSXdEE

;)........................I just remembered how much I liked your sig. GB. It's awesome!!


Was lurking here and noticed this. I had a similar thought when I bought mine, but I heard that not all EMTs are equipped to cut titanium bands... If you smash your finger and it starts swelling and they can't get it off you lose the finger. I ended up with tungsten carbide, as it is cheaper, stronger but is easily cut with tools any EMT should have. Just a thought.

Quit lucking round here MDSection12 and you 2 can become a PoHo. It's great!! People you randomly meet will know who "MDSection12" is right away. Just ask, Do you go on WB much? (lurker or member, it doesn't matter) If the answers YES ... well, I'm MDSection12 .... The reaction will be amazing :eek:
It's the ones that just smile or don't change their expression that make you go.... ahhhh!!:-? I'm sure you don't have time for such things but if you do... jus sayin.

THanks for dropping in.. seems like some for great advice, for Elf, to me.

[HikerMom58]

Good morning HikerMom. Hope you have a beautifully sunny day there in VA!

Good moring to you Trillium. It's a beautful sunny day in VA. Hope for same for you in MI.

[FarmerChef]

Good moring to you Trillium. It's a beautful sunny day in VA. Hope for same for you in MI.

Gettin' sunny up this way to HM. Looks like the heat lamp is coming on and all us down here are in for another warm one. All that rain ready to evaporate should make for a sticky day. Hope everyone stays well hydrated today.

Let's see. For my first beverage I'll have a.... :D Hey, it's 5 o'clock somewhere.

[BirdBrain]

Gettin' sunny up this way to HM. Looks like the heat lamp is coming on and all us down here are in for another warm one. All that rain ready to evaporate should make for a sticky day. Hope everyone stays well hydrated today.

Let's see. For my first beverage I'll have a.... :D Hey, it's 5 o'clock somewhere.

That's an easy one: Coffee

[MDSection12]

Quit lucking round here MDSection12 and you 2 can become a PoHo. It's great!! People you randomly meet will know who "MDSection12" is right away. Just ask, Do you go on WB much? (lurker or member, it doesn't matter) If the answers YES ... well, I'm MDSection12 .... The reaction will be amazing :eek:
It's the ones that just smile or don't change their expression that make you go.... ahhhh!!:-? I'm sure you don't have time for such things but if you do... jus sayin.

THanks for dropping in.. seems like some for great advice, for Elf, to me.

It's a little intimidating to jump in here, but you guys definitely keep me laughing when the site gets slow. :D

I got out on the trail this weekend and saw a couple thru-hikers, but I generally fight the urge to ask them a hundred questions. The only time I really stop to talk to other hikers is at night at the shelters when everybody slows down to relax a bit. I did inform a few of the copperhead I saw at Annapolis Rocks though. :eek:

[FarmerChef]

It's a little intimidating to jump in here, but you guys definitely keep me laughing when the site gets slow. :D

I got out on the trail this weekend and saw a couple thru-hikers, but I generally fight the urge to ask them a hundred questions. The only time I really stop to talk to other hikers is at night at the shelters when everybody slows down to relax a bit. I did inform a few of the copperhead I saw at Annapolis Rocks though. :eek:

Sounds like those copperheads got a good talking too!

[Deer Hunter]

Look who I found searching trail journals.

http://www.trailgallery.com/photos/14343/tj14343_060213_064147_742980.jpg (http://www.trailjournals.com/photos.cfm?id=742980&back=1)

[MDSection12]

Sounds like those copperheads got a good talking too!

Well I meant that I informed some thru-hikers of the snake's presence... But now that you mention it, yes I did talk to the copperhead for a few minutes. I think I have a mental condition that makes me refer to all wild animals as 'buddy.' :p

[Water Rat]

Well I meant that I informed some thru-hikers of the snake's presence... But now that you mention it, yes I did talk to the copperhead for a few minutes. I think I have a mental condition that makes me refer to all wild animals as 'buddy.' :p

The ones who don't answer to "Buddy," do answer to "Kiddo." The critters I meet on the trail have all (oddly) had the same name - "Kiddo". :)

Did the copperhead talk back? If so, what did he have to say? I would love to hear their perspective!

[atmilkman]

Look who I found searching trail journals.

http://www.trailgallery.com/photos/14343/tj14343_060213_064147_742980.jpg (http://www.trailjournals.com/photos.cfm?id=742980&back=1)

That's a really nice pic. Really happy ladies.

[atmilkman]

The ones who don't answer to "Buddy," do answer to "Kiddo." The critters I meet on the trail have all (oddly) had the same name - "Kiddo". :)

Did the copperhead talk back? If so, what did he have to say? I would love to hear their perspective!
I have a tendency to call people "kiddo" - snakes definitely get "buddy".

[BirdBrain]

Look who I found searching trail journals.

http://www.trailgallery.com/photos/14343/tj14343_060213_064147_742980.jpg (http://www.trailjournals.com/photos.cfm?id=742980&back=1)

Who is that short girl with Violet?

[atmilkman]

He moved to Gainesville, fl and had a beer distribution business. I used to play basketball at the gym with Roger Maris, Jr.

Just went through Molino, FL - hometown of Don Sutton. If you blink you'll miss it.

[BirdBrain]

Help. I can't find my platypus.

[Water Rat]

I have a tendency to call people "kiddo" - snakes definitely get "buddy".

Hmmm... Come to think of it, I call everything "kiddo." :-?

[atmilkman]

I can't get any work done if we are going to talk about Pizza and Pasta!:)

I'm with you on that Coach. I got a lot of Italian relatives, but the Polish in me has me leaning more towards pasta than pizza.

[Water Rat]

Help. I can't find my platypus.

It's playing outside with the turtles that are laying eggs in my yard. Didn't it ask before it went out to go play?

[coach lou]

Who is that short girl with Violet?


Not sure if your kidding???? That is Hiker mom

[atmilkman]

Help. I can't find my platypus.

Here's one. https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS0OosNvlBw6wq6IBQWDaKGcCIwH39NE v8lWkYLwwsMPyXL2x9c

[MDSection12]

The ones who don't answer to "Buddy," do answer to "Kiddo." The critters I meet on the trail have all (oddly) had the same name - "Kiddo". :)

Did the copperhead talk back? If so, what did he have to say? I would love to hear their perspective!

Oh, that's good to know! I'll have to try 'kiddo' now too! :)

The copperhead did talk back... He said 'oh shoot, didn't realize my tail was hanging out from under this rock!' Then promptly resituated himself to be a bit better hidden. I hope he relocates altogether though, because he was right in the middle of the overlook which is the most popular spot on the AT in MD. :eek:

[atmilkman]

Not sure if your kidding???? That is Hiker mom

Yep that's the infamously notorious HM.

[BirdBrain]

Not sure if your kidding???? That is Hiker mom

I am most always kidding. HM is by far my favorite here on Whiteblaze. She was also my 1st friend here.

[BirdBrain]

Here's one. https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS0OosNvlBw6wq6IBQWDaKGcCIwH39NE v8lWkYLwwsMPyXL2x9c

After my last shakedown I was trying to improve my pillow. I had a "brain""storm" of putting my spare water container in the fleece I currently use as a pillow. I think this guy would work much better though. He looks much more soft and fluffy.

[BirdBrain]

It's playing outside with the turtles that are laying eggs in my yard. Didn't it ask before it went out to go play?

I looked there 1st. Will look again.