hikerboys cyber cafe

[Astro]

You have been waiting for months for that moment. :D

Yeah, he seized the moment and slammed it home! :)
Or should that be shoving the gauntlet, or something like that? :-?

[hikerboy57]

HB, there has got to be a good story behind that. :-?
nope.
just wasnt watching, smashed my foot into a 4x4 piece of wood that surrounds the oak tree in my front yard.

[Storm]

Fortunately i only use that foot for walking about half the time.
I really found that to be funny after it sunk into my slow mind.

nope.
just wasnt watching, smashed my foot into a 4x4 piece of wood that surrounds the oak tree in my front yard.
I think you should make up a more interesting story.

[Astro]

Fortunately i only use that foot for walking about half the time.

Reminds me of my roommate in college who only borrowed my umbrella when it rained. :rolleyes:

[Rasty]

nope.
just wasnt watching, smashed my foot into a 4x4 piece of wood that surrounds the oak tree in my front yard.

That as bad as my fall on essentially flat gground while hiking last week.

[FarmerChef]

Hello? Is anybody here?

Crickets....

Where'd everybody go? It's been awfully quiet in the cafe for the last couple of hours.

[Trillium]

Thanks, guys. Here are some more pics, panoramas of Sages. I've finally gotten the hang of the panorama feature with my phone cam - look out world! The first of from just upstream of the brook crossing, the last is from just downstream of the log bridge to the Sages Campsite, the others in between.

21961219622196321964GREAT pics! Love them.

[coach lou]

Hello? Is anybody here?

Crickets....

Where'd everybody go? It's been awfully quiet in the cafe for the last couple of hours.
We must all be working for a change.....I myself have been checking in once in a while. I hoped someone hiked and would load up some more pics...................Thanks Driver8

[Rasty]

Hello? Is anybody here?

Crickets....

Where'd everybody go? It's been awfully quiet in the cafe for the last couple of hours.

It's the way the cafe ebbs and flows.

[FarmerChef]

We must all be working for a change.....I myself have been checking in once in a while. I hoped someone hiked and would load up some more pics...................Thanks Driver8

Yeah, same here. But when I popped in to look around...nuttin. Those pix were a refreshing pick me up though. Thanks Driver8!

[MDSection12]

Well now I want to do the MD section and ride my bike back to the car after... Good thing I have some serious time off (pink slip) this Summer. :D

[Water Rat]

Hello? Is anybody here?

Crickets....

Where'd everybody go? It's been awfully quiet in the cafe for the last couple of hours.

Oops! Sorry, I was out painting the kayak rack I just built. Have to get that project in before it starts raining again...

[Trillium]

Yeah.
Good the last two days with the slightly higher water level.
Army pleased Violet and I by going over both days.
Totally different set of sore muscles now.
At least all the bits and pieces in my feet are now rested and no longer hurt.

The river was a fantastic experience and I saw many things not on view on the trail.
Herons, bald eagles, deer swimming, a mink swimming, turtles and numerous types of fish.
Americans at play on the water.

It was all good.Glad your feet have recovered. Yes, travel by water can definitely have many benefits, not the least of which is experiencing a different type of nature than on the trail.

[Storm]

Does anyone know the size limit on photos? I've been trying to upload a photo all day and when I hit the upload button it just sits there and does nothing.

[Deer Hunter]

Does anyone know the size limit on photos? I've been trying to upload a photo all day and when I hit the upload button it just sits there and does nothing.

Pm attroll. He has helped me out with downloading pictures before.

[Trillium]

It might be a bit quick for american ears with the accent and all but their commentaries on gymnastics had Australia in stitches.
"battered savs" and "hello boys" may or may not quite be understood here but in Australia it made gymnastics much better viewing.enjoyed watching the dives; didn't quite understand the humor unless it was all the gauntlets that were thrown down, picked up and shoved at the other divers.

[rocketsocks]

Hey everyone... Hikerboy's advice seem to work. :D I had a niccceee longgggg sleep. I woke up a lil while ago..I felt hungry, I took my temp. (no fever) I don't have any weird joint aches, just a lil sore from trimming bushes. I feel refreshed and ready to tackle the day. I gotta run this afternoon! :) The 5K race is this Saturday.

It's a beautiful day.. the sun is shining! :)

Thanks for all the well wishes from y'all. I was worried so I came here to let you know how I was feelin. You helped me in more ways than one.

Thank you for being a friend (s) !! Thanks for your encouragement, positive thinking and prayers. Glad to hear this


smashed my toe last night, think its broken. toe next to the pinky toe on my right foot.
i hate when that happenssorry to hear this


I've only ever broken one bone: a metatarsal. Guess where: Hiking! :D At least it got broken all proper like. I wouldn't want to break a bone, say, playing the piano.glad to hear this


Im really cheap. Why spend money when I can go for free and not burn vacation time.


Ouch! Sorry to hear that, HB.hey that's my line


nope.
just wasnt watching, smashed my foot into a 4x4 piece of wood that surrounds the oak tree in my front yard.Cut it down!


Well now I want to do the MD section and ride my bike back to the car after... Good thing I have some serious time off (pink slip) this Summer. :Dglad to hear this


Oops! Sorry, I was out painting the kayak rack I just built. Have to get that project in before it starts raining again...sorry to hear this


Glad your feet have recovered. Yes, travel by water can definitely have many benefits, not the least of which is experiencing a different type of nature than on the trail.I'm glad your glad


:D

[Trillium]

Glad to hear this

sorry to hear this

glad to hear this



hey that's my line

Cut it down!

glad to hear this

sorry to hear this

I'm glad your glad


:D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3GIQ86eu6c

[HikerMom58]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/p480x480/8561_10200484807135401_640991485_n.jpg

Check this out!!! :)

[hikerboy57]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/p480x480/8561_10200484807135401_640991485_n.jpg

Check this out!!! :)
was there bacon involved?

[atmilkman]

Who's that youngun' with that pink blazer.

[hikerboy57]

Who's that youngun' with that pink blazer.
matthewski

[atmilkman]

I thought that's who that was. Was trying to make the facial connection from the profile pic but wasn't sure. The bacon would have given it away had I of seen it before I posted.

[HikerMom58]

matthewski

Yup.... Chin meets matthewski!! I heard a lot about him!! They are at the Doyle!! :)

[hikerboy57]

well i dont think my toe is broken, just badly bruised. it hurt quite a bit this morning, but i was able to stay off my feet most of the day today(took a nero)as it was rainy and we didnt see much walk in traffic in the store. the swellings down , still hurts, but i can walk okay now,where i was a bit hobbled this am.i think itll be okay in a week or so.

[HikerMom58]

well i dont think my toe is broken, just badly bruised. it hurt quite a bit this morning, but i was able to stay off my feet most of the day today(took a nero)as it was rainy and we didnt see much walk in traffic in the store. the swellings down , still hurts, but i can walk okay now,where i was a bit hobbled this am.i think itll be okay in a week or so.

Yay.... the "magic" continues....... ;)

[hikerboy57]

i just read on tj jet lag said mother t may have broken her hand in a fall yesterday.

[hikerboy57]

Yay.... the "magic" continues....... ;)




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIN36NweL6I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIN36NweL6I

[Water Rat]

i just read on tj jet lag said mother t may have broken her hand in a fall yesterday.

Mother T sounds like one tough cookie! Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[atmilkman]

i just read on tj jet lag said mother t may have broken her hand in a fall yesterday.

Hiking with an ace bandage. You gotta love it.

[Trillium]

well i dont think my toe is broken, just badly bruised. it hurt quite a bit this morning, but i was able to stay off my feet most of the day today(took a nero)as it was rainy and we didnt see much walk in traffic in the store. the swellings down , still hurts, but i can walk okay now,where i was a bit hobbled this am.i think itll be okay in a week or so.you mean to to tell us that you didn't get a good night's sleep during which you FELT the LOVE????? Did you take a nap during your nero so you could FEEL the LOVE????

just teasing. :p

[Trillium]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/p480x480/8561_10200484807135401_640991485_n.jpg

Check this out!!! :)sheesh Matthewski's visited a butcher barber since the last time I saw him.

[hikerboy57]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2KVj2vVxUs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2KVj2vVxUs

[OzJacko]

UI came back from another steak and some beers and thought "what's happened to the cafe?".
No new posts.
Then I found out why - you were doing it all wrong, laughed, decided not to comment and avoided a gator bite.
Y'all back to chat now?:D

[atmilkman]

you mean to to tell us that you didn't get a good night's sleep during which you FELT the LOVE????? Did you take a nap during your nero so you could FEEL the LOVE????

just teasing. :p
If he practiced what he preached we'd have to call him Father hikerboy.

[atmilkman]

Y'all back to chat now?:D

You forgot the word hear. We'll make a hillbilly out of you yet.

[hikerboy57]

you mean to to tell us that you didn't get a good night's sleep during which you FELT the LOVE????? Did you take a nap during your nero so you could FEEL the LOVE????

just teasing. :p
hey, shes better right?

one thing i can say for sure

i always feel the love

[Trillium]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2KVj2vVxUsus ladies are watching The Bachelorette. She's an outdoorsy gal so most of the bachelors are outdoorsy guys and are pretty darn easy on the eyes!

I'm just hoping that RS appreciates the you tube link that I posted.

[OzJacko]

You forgot the word hear. We'll make a hillbilly out of you yet.

Turned IM onto Blake Shelton... chew tobacca chew tobacca chew tobacca spit!;)

[atmilkman]

Turned IM onto Blake Shelton... chew tobacca chew tobacca chew tobacca spit!;)

But, is he chewin' yet? Tell him Skoal wintergreen is the best.

[OzJacko]

But, is he chewin' yet? Tell him Skoal wintergreen is the best.
I like the music.
The tobacca we can give a miss.:D

[Drybones]

Turned IM onto Blake Shelton... chew tobacca chew tobacca chew tobacca spit!;)

Keep him away from Copenhagen or you may have to carry him.

[Trillium]

I like the music.
The tobacca we can give a miss.:DGood decision. Best to miss out on mouth cancer.

[atmilkman]

Keep him away from Copenhagen or you may have to carry him.

That stuff will zoom you. They say a can of chew has the nicotine equivalent of 60 cigarettes. I used to get 6 dips out of a can. That was like 10 cigs at once. I was hooked. I loved it. I was zoomin'. That went the way of pills and 90 proof. Replaced by cornbread and ice tea.

[OzJacko]

Keep him away from Copenhagen or you may have to carry him.

LOL
Just listening to a song about it on YouTube.
I really think we'll give the chew tobacca a miss.

[Rasty]

LOL
Just listening to a song about it on YouTube.
I really think we'll give the chew tobacca a miss.

Wise Choice!

[OzJacko]

We'll stick with the familiar....:D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDKwpbkIpQ4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDKwpbkIpQ4

[OzJacko]

IM and I just had a bit of a session and discussed the fact that in a couple of days we cross the Mason-Dixon line.

We would like to put it out there that the north has a bit of an act to follow.
The south and by that we mean the people of the south, have been the most warmhearted, wonderful people we have encountered anywhere.
You get nice people all over the world but the welcome from such a high percentage of the people we have encountered is amazing.
And to make it even better, y'all been a pleasure to listen to with them accents.:banana

[Mountain Mike]

It's always best to stick with what you are good at!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=XtMy5IBmX7E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=XtMy5IBmX7E

[OzJacko]

It's always best to stick with what you are good at!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=XtMy5IBmX7E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=XtMy5IBmX7E
Not sure I can throw the balls that well but I like the clip.

[Mountain Mike]

Glad you are staying on the trail Oz. I almost bailed on my thru. Glad I took a few day to think it out & finish.

[Deer Hunter]

But, is he chewin' yet? Tell him Skoal wintergreen is the best.

+1000000000000000000

[OzJacko]

Glad you are staying on the trail Oz. I almost bailed on my thru. Glad I took a few day to think it out & finish.

Thanks DH.
That's twice I was going to bail and both times my wife talked me out of it.
Now focusing on getting to Maine to meet her.
Katahdin is secondary.

Have to sleep now.

[Deer Hunter]

IM and I just had a bit of a session and discussed the fact that in a couple of days we cross the Mason-Dixon line.

We would like to put it out there that the north has a bit of an act to follow.
The south and by that we mean the people of the south, have been the most warmhearted, wonderful people we have encountered anywhere.
You get nice people all over the world but the welcome from such a high percentage of the people we have encountered is amazing.
And to make it even better, y'all been a pleasure to listen to with them accents.:banana

What accent? I don't have one. :) A couple weeks ago near Harpers Ferry, people were guessing I was from West Virginia, Mississippi, etc.

[atmilkman]

What accent? I don't have one. :) A couple weeks ago near Harpers Ferry, people were guessing I was from West Virginia, Mississippi, etc.

Yes Virginia there is a West Virginia.

[Astro]

My favorite by Billy Currington

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

[Astro]

Yes Virginik there is a West Virginia.

Yeah, but back in the day I think they called them Yankees.

[Deer Hunter]

Yes Virginia there is a West Virginia.

Nobody ever guesses I'm from Virginia. They never do.

[Rasty]

Nobody ever guesses I'm from Virginia. They never do.

So you don't have that aristocratic Virginia drawl?

[Deer Hunter]

So you don't have that aristocratic Virginia drawl?

I don't know what you would call it. Definately southern of some sort.

[hikerboy57]

I don't know what you would call it. Definately southern of some sort.
miami beach?

[Rasty]

miami beach?

thats not the South

[Rasty]

I don't know what you would call it. Definately southern of some sort.

You know that accent I'm talking about?

[Deer Hunter]

miami beach?


Lol, nope.

[Deer Hunter]

You know that accent I'm talking about?


Not really.

[Storm]

T22011Taking a walk back into time on the tow path near Canal Fulton, Ohio.

[Rasty]

You know that accent I'm talking about?


Not really.

Must be a weird really rich family thing. I see it with the country club set where I used to work.

[Driver8]

GREAT pics! Love them.


We must all be working for a change.....I myself have been checking in once in a while. I hoped someone hiked and would load up some more pics...................Thanks Driver8


Yeah, same here. But when I popped in to look around...nuttin. Those pix were a refreshing pick me up though. Thanks Driver8!

Thanks, y'all! I'm really itchin' for a big hike, and this weekend's looking good. High probability of yours truly heading up New Hampshireward soon!

[Driver8]

GREAT pics! Love them.


We must all be working for a change.....I myself have been checking in once in a while. I hoped someone hiked and would load up some more pics...................Thanks Driver8


well i dont think my toe is broken, just badly bruised. it hurt quite a bit this morning, but i was able to stay off my feet most of the day today(took a nero)as it was rainy and we didnt see much walk in traffic in the store. the swellings down , still hurts, but i can walk okay now,where i was a bit hobbled this am.i think itll be okay in a week or so.

Glad you're doing better, Andy. It's amazing how one can hike the hardest trail and emerge unscathed, only to trip and bust a shin or the like in the comfort of one's home or yard. 'Tother day, hiking the slick and wet A.T., I was fine, but on the easy Northwest Road, I stumbled, in almost the same spot I did on my first hike of the area - roots were the culprit both times, fortunately no harm, no foul. Hope that purple turns pink fast for you.

[rocketsocks]

T22011Taking a walk back into time on the tow path near Canal Fulton, Ohio.Beautiful Storm, I walk on my local tow path too Delaware & Raritan Canal, a rich history Irish immigrant workers and lore.

[rocketsocks]

Glad you're doing better, Andy. It's amazing how one can hike the hardest trail and emerge unscathed, only to trip and bust a shin or the like in the comfort of one's home or yard. 'Tother day, hiking the slick and wet A.T., I was fine, but on the easy Northwest Road, I stumbled, in almost the same spot I did on my first hike of the area - roots were the culprit both times, fortunately no harm, no foul. Hope that purple turns pink fast for you.
Yeah real nice pics Chris...hope to get up there one day.

[Deer Hunter]

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

[Astro]

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

DH, having fun with the edit feature? :)

[slow mind]

T22011Taking a walk back into time on the tow path near Canal Fulton, Ohio.

Like button

[rocketsocks]

DH, having fun with the edit feature? :)I think he's just marking his territory

[Deer Hunter]

DH, having fun with the edit feature? :)

Not really fun but second thoughts on the post.

[rocketsocks]

I think he's just marking his territory
I do the same sometimes

but mine goes like this...... ........ ----- .. _____ flow starts and stops, getting old ya know

[Deer Hunter]

I think he's just marking his territory

Whats up with the signature, socks? I want the Bradys back. I was pumped going into work today.

[Deer Hunter]

I do the same sometimes

but mine goes like this...... ........ ----- .. _____ flow starts and stops, getting old ya know

lol...............

[Astro]

Not really fun but second thoughts on the post.

I almost replied to it (in a positive way, I think I knew what you were trying to say). :)
But I guess it is a good thing I didn't. Would have had to gone back and edited my post out too. :rolleyes:

[rocketsocks]

Whats up with the signature, socks? I want the Bradys back. I was pumped going into work today.for you...I'll do it....

[Deer Hunter]

I almost replied to it (in a positive way, I think I knew what you were trying to say). :)
But I guess it is a good thing I didn't. Would have had to gone back and edited my post out too. :rolleyes:

I just happened to notice that there was a new WB member today from BV. He/she might not have liked it. Didn't want to start anything.

[Deer Hunter]

for you...I'll do it....

Ahhh yes. Feeling good again. You deserve a reward for that. Feel free to use at will. 22012

[rocketsocks]

Ahhh yes. Feeling good again. You deserve a reward for that. Feel free to use at will. 22012
This must be what heaven feels like....Thanks Deer Hunter!, I'll sport that for awhile.

ah man, I can't you it as an avatar, I really gotta send in my dough!....ugh! I will find a use for it though.....

[FarmerChef]

Wow. Late night in the cafe! I feel a bit, um, honored to be the first poster for the morning (the sun up part, that is).

Hello World!!! (echo.....echo.....echo.....)

[HikerMom58]

Hi FC....Mornin :sun

DH... I love your new clickable ... love that song! :)

[Deer Hunter]

Hi FC....Mornin :sun

DH... I love your new clickable ... love that song! :)


:) I rememeber you saying you heard it on one of the Sirius radio stations and liked it so I knew at least you would like it if no one else did. Heyyyyy, you changed yours. Touching. (crying)

[atmilkman]

:) I rememeber you saying you heard it on one of the Sirius radio stations and liked it so I knew at least you would like it if no one else did. Heyyyyy, you changed yours. Touching. (crying)

Are we supposed to change our signature everyday? The clickable link I mean. Good one HM.

[Deer Hunter]

Are we supposed to change our signature everyday? The clickable link I mean. Good one HM.

Not required but I do it for variety.

[atmilkman]

Not required but I do it for variety.

I'm with ya.

[HikerMom58]

:) I rememeber you saying you heard it on one of the Sirius radio stations and liked it so I knew at least you would like it if no one else did. Heyyyyy, you changed yours. Touching. (crying)

Wow DH you have a great memory.... thanks for posting it! :) I did change mine, DH, Rasty busted me. My old one was an old wives tale, apparently ;) Bulls don't destroy china in china shops. I wonder what animal would? A deer maybe? I care if you are a deer in another person's china shop. LOL!

My new sig. is another way of sayin ... you can check out anytime you like but you can never leave. :) So don't cry, DH.... I'll never leave ya. :) I don't know how aficion pulled it off. I miss him. I even miss WM sometimes. It's funny how you can miss peeps even if you don't hit it off with them so well or at all. :-? I think it's the ones that one tries so hard to relate 2 that intrigues one the most... me thinks. One may not have any hair left but it's... interesting. :eek:

DH, I wonder who the new member is from BV? Hummm.... a new friend, maybe?


Are we supposed to change our signature everyday? The clickable link I mean. Good one HM.

Thanks ATM... I always meant to tell ya how much I like your sig. I'll have to check out your song too. :)

[HikerMom58]

Oh... yeah love that song, ATM. :) I just saw someone comment on the song - Lynyrd Skynrd is actually from Florida... too funny if it's true.

[BirdBrain]

IM and I just had a bit of a session and discussed the fact that in a couple of days we cross the Mason-Dixon line.

We would like to put it out there that the north has a bit of an act to follow.
The south and by that we mean the people of the south, have been the most warmhearted, wonderful people we have encountered anywhere.
You get nice people all over the world but the welcome from such a high percentage of the people we have encountered is amazing.
And to make it even better, y'all been a pleasure to listen to with them accents.:banana

I love my state, but if you want warm friendly people it is best to stay out of the York, Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Androscoggin, Lincoln, and Kennebec. There are some nice people there, but by percentage you will find them easier in the other counties. My favorite is Washington. It is hard to beat the southern people. They proudly have that reputation for a reason. One place I believe we have them beat is the scenery. Maine has many viewpoints. Most (including the locals) have not seen them all. You have not seen Maine until you have been in its rivers, lakes, and streams, on its hills and trails, and also seen it from the ocean. It is a ever changing landscape, covered in white, green, foliage, and brown. Maine is not the most friendly spot, but IMHO it is the most beautiful spot.

[Deer Hunter]

Are we supposed to change our signature everyday? The clickable link I mean. Good one HM.

There ya go, ATM. Just clicked on new one.

[BirdBrain]

Are we supposed to change our signature everyday? The clickable link I mean. Good one HM.

I can't change mine. Coach honoring PoHo's won't let me. :)

[BirdBrain]

Back in the house for a minute or 2. It is raining out and we have an event tonight. 1st day of fishing we caught about 40 bass in a couple of hours. They are all swimming still. I love to catch them, but don't eat bass. My better half caught the biggest so far (19.5"). Oh well... I am used to it.

[max patch]

Maybe you caught 1 bass 40 times? :)

[Trillium]

DH, I wonder who the new member is from BV? Hummm.... a new friend, maybe?
I think it's that young person that you mentioned was going to start a hostel.

Also, in re Lynryd Skynryd, yes, they were young guys from Florida that picked the name of a hated teacher for the name of the band.

[BirdBrain]

Maybe you caught 1 bass 40 times? :)

There is some truth to what you say. They were many sizes, but some are quite battle scarred by the end of our 2 weeks. I used to keep a log of every fish caught because my friends were saying that I exaggerated. I average in the mid 300's in the 2 weeks we are there. Normally I get a few over 20 which is good for Maine. I never keep any. I love catching them again and again. Bass are so stupid.

[atmilkman]

Oh... yeah love that song, ATM. :) I just saw someone comment on the song - Lynyrd Skynrd is actually from Florida... too funny if it's true.

That's right. Jax, FL mid 60's really. But more famously in the 70's. Jax at the time was putting Southern Fried Rock on the map and charts at an incredible rate. To this day the greatest music ever created.

[rocketsocks]

IM and I just had a bit of a session and discussed the fact that in a couple of days we cross the Mason-Dixon line.

We would like to put it out there that the north has a bit of an act to follow.
The south and by that we mean the people of the south, have been the most warmhearted, wonderful people we have encountered anywhere.
You get nice people all over the world but the welcome from such a high percentage of the people we have encountered is amazing.
And to make it even better, y'all been a pleasure to listen to with them accents.:bananaOz congratulations on making it out of the South alive, hehe As one who was born in the South and grew up in the North, there's a reason they call it "Southern hospitality"......that said

Welcome to the North, where were a little more snarky, crass, and very loyal to our sports teams!

doin great! keep goin!


do ya'll know snarky is not a word...who knew?.....it should be, I like it.

[Astro]

I think it's that young person that you mentioned was going to start a hostel.

Also, in re Lynryd Skynryd, yes, they were young guys from Florida that picked the name of a hated teacher for the name of the band.

Leonard Skinner was a PE teacher in Jacksonville that they named the band after. 38 Special (Donnie Van Zant), Johnny Van Zant Band, and Molly Hatchet were also from Jacksonville.

[rocketsocks]

Milk Man sent ya a text, hehe

[rocketsocks]

Leonard Skinner was a PE teacher in Jacksonville that they named the band after. 38 Special (Donnie Van Zant), Johnny Van Zant Band, and Molly Hatchet were also from Jacksonville.I love Skinny Leonard

[atmilkman]

Leonard Skinner was a PE teacher in Jacksonville that they named the band after. 38 Special (Donnie Van Zant), Johnny Van Zant Band, and Molly Hatchet were also from Jacksonville.

Don't forget Blackfoot - What a great time to be young and rockin'.

[rocketsocks]

There is some truth to what you say. They were many sizes, but some are quite battle scarred by the end of our 2 weeks. I used to keep a log of every fish caught because my friends were saying that I exaggerated. I average in the mid 300's in the 2 weeks we are there. Normally I get a few over 20 which is good for Maine. I never keep any. I love catching them again and again. Bass are so stupid.
I've caught the same fish three times, bass aren't trout, "old browns" have Phd's

[atmilkman]

Milk Man sent ya a text, hehe

Got em' socks. (LOL)

[rocketsocks]

Don't forget Blackfoot - What a great time to be young and rockin'.You remember a band called "Black oak Arkansas"...friend of mine use to spin it


spinnin your clickable right now

[Astro]

That's right. Jax, FL mid 60's really. But more famously in the 70's. Jax at the time was putting Southern Fried Rock on the map and charts at an incredible rate. To this day the greatest music ever created.

Allman Brothers also started in Jacksonville, though sometimes associate more with Macon, GA where they spent some time later on. The Outlaws were from Tampa, and Tom Petty from Gainesville. While Jimmy Buffet was from Mobile, AL, he often associated more with Key West.

Some irony due to songs that people associate Lynyrd Skynryd with Alabama and the Allman Brothers with Georgia, when they were both Florida bands.

[atmilkman]

You remember a band called "Black oak Arkansas"...friend of mine use to spin it


spinnin your clickable right now

Oh yeah. Jim Dandy to the rescue. Go Jim Dandy go!

[Astro]

Jim Morrison of the Doors was born in Melbourne, FL, and while he moved around (father was a Navy Admiral), he went to college also in Florida.

[rocketsocks]

Oh yeah. Jim Dandy to the rescue. Go Jim Dandy go!
yeah that's it...and there was some song about campin out, cookin trout, under a sky of blue.

[atmilkman]

Allman Brothers also started in Jacksonville, though sometimes associate more with Macon, GA where they spent some time later on. The Outlaws were from Tampa, and Tom Petty from Gainesville. While Jimmy Buffet was from Mobile, AL, he often associated more with Key West.

Some irony due to songs that people associate Lynyrd Skynryd with Alabama and the Allman Brothers with Georgia, when they were both Florida bands.

It was a great time. I've see them all at least a half dozens times each. Some more. They all loved touring FL. And so did we. There wasn't anywhere we wouldn't go. Slept in tents in the woods.

[Astro]

Don't forget Blackfoot - What a great time to be young and rockin'.

Sorry about that ATM, no slight intended. Where is Gray Blazer? Being a music teacher in FL he would probably be the expert on this stuff. I am going off memory of what I remember growing up with in FL.

[Astro]

It was a great time. I've see them all at least a half dozens times each. Some more. They all loved touring FL. And so did we. There wasn't anywhere we wouldn't go. Slept in tents in the woods.

Yeah, I remember those times well. Once caught 6 bands together on Saturday in Orlando. Johnny Van Zant Band, Triumph, Point Blank, Pat Travers, Rossington Collins, and ZZ Top. I remember that so well because it was just after ZZ Top had taken some time off and it was the first time I got to see them.

[atmilkman]

Sorry about that ATM, no slight intended. Where is Gray Blazer? Being a music teacher in FL he would probably be the expert on this stuff. I am going off memory of what I remember growing up with in FL.

Me too. Forgot about AB and can't remember so many others. GB will set us straight.

[coach lou]

Maybe you caught 1 bass 40 times? :)


I've caught the same fish three times, bass aren't trout, "old browns" have Phd's


'Socks...I caught this guy twice in 2 hrs on the West Branch of the Farmington, on a 12 PED!!!22013 :D




Oh man, my computer cut his nose off!:mad:

[Astro]

One of the times we went to go see Molly Hatchet we took one of my older cousins along with us. He was like a hippy from the 60s, and was not really into the mid-late 70s music we were into at the time. So we are riding down playing Molly Hatchet and he was just listening, but when Its All Over Now came on he starts singing along, and we were like wow how does he know the words. So he explains it was a Rolling Stones song, so while we were sharing our music with him, this also opened us up to all of the great music before us.

The internet is great because music of all generations is so accessible now. But on the other hand people might be missing those wow moments like that.

[rocketsocks]

'Socks...I caught this guy twice in 2 hrs on the West Branch of the Farmington, on a 12 PED!!!22013 :D




Oh man, my computer cut his nose off!:mad:nice fishy fishy...love those pale evening dunes, use to tie those with fox urine stained under belly fur where the fox would pee on he self, hehe

[Deer Hunter]

Wow DH you have a great memory.... thanks for posting it! :) I did change mine, DH, Rasty busted me. My old one was an old wives tale, apparently ;) Bulls don't destroy china in china shops. I wonder what animal would? A deer maybe? I care if you are a deer in another person's china shop. LOL!

My new sig. is another way of sayin ... you can check out anytime you like but you can never leave. :) So don't cry, DH.... I'll never leave ya. :) I don't know how aficion pulled it off. I miss him. I even miss WM sometimes. It's funny how you can miss peeps even if you don't hit it off with them so well or at all. :-? I think it's the ones that one tries so hard to relate 2 that intrigues one the most... me thinks. One may not have any hair left but it's... interesting. :eek:

DH, I wonder who the new member is from BV? Hummm.... a new friend, maybe?



Thanks ATM... I always meant to tell ya how much I like your sig. I'll have to check out your song too. :)

Bulls don't destroy china in china shops. I wonder what animal would? A deer maybe?
Deer like convienence stores


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lr4VHamZ27w

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lr4VHamZ27w


So don't cry, DH.... I'll never leave ya. :)
:) :sun :clap :banana

I even miss WM sometimes.
You are a saint.

DH, I wonder who the new member is from BV? Hummm.... a new friend, maybe?
Don't know her but I am planning on stopping by and talking to her. She will be my friend whether she likes it or not. Last statement sounds familiar. :)

http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?95946-Bluedogart-cafe

[rocketsocks]

nice fishy fishy...love those pale evening dunes, use to tie those with fox urine stained under belly fur where the fox would pee on he self, hehe
:o
I'm sorry i was thinking of a sulphur dune...been a while since i tied

[Deer Hunter]

I can't change mine. Coach honoring PoHo's won't let me. :)

Understandable

[Deer Hunter]

Leonard Skinner was a PE teacher in Jacksonville that they named the band after. 38 Special (Donnie Van Zant), Johnny Van Zant Band, and Molly Hatchet were also from Jacksonville.

Don't forget that the Outlaws came from Florida. Green Grass and High Tides Forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok, already mentioned. Hard to keep up with the posts. I read them one at a time and rerspond.

[coach lou]

nice fishy fishy...love those pale evening dunes, use to tie those with fox urine stained under belly fur where the fox would pee on he self, hehe

I like tying quill bodied parachutes......they always catch fish!

[rocketsocks]

I like tying quill bodied parachutes......they always catch fish!I love fishin dries...you can see em get hit...can't believe I use to be able to tie and fish # 32's can't even see those things now, no wonder all the old timers stream side all had magnifying lenses.....hall getting old.

[Deer Hunter]

Me too. Forgot about AB and can't remember so many others. GB will set us straight.

There must be some sort of punishment for that. :)

[coach lou]

I love fishin dries...you can see em get hit...can't believe I use to be able to tie and fish # 32's can't even see those things now, no wonder all the old timers stream side all had magnifying lenses.....hall getting old.


Another favorite is throwing Deer hair mice at Lily Pads........................​BAM!!!!!

[rocketsocks]

Don't forget that the Outlaws came from Florida. Green Grass and High Tides Forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok, already mentioned. Hard to keep up with the posts. I read them one at a time and rerspond.love that tune

[rocketsocks]

Another favorite is throwing Deer hair mice at Lily Pads........................​BAM!!!!!heck yeah, i like uncle josh's pork rind froggs on a weedless hook for that too...like you said....Bam!!!

[coach lou]

Southern Rock, fishin'............food has to be next!:D

[rocketsocks]

heck yeah, i like uncle josh's pork rind froggs on a weedless hook for that too...like you said....Bam!!!you'd be bill dance em outta there....

[rocketsocks]

you'd be bill dance em outta there....
yank yank yank

[rocketsocks]

Southern Rock, fishin'............food has to be next!:D
you so fuuuuunny:D

[rocketsocks]

22014nuff said.....not really! mmm

[Astro]

Don't forget that the Outlaws came from Florida. Green Grass and High Tides Forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok, already mentioned. Hard to keep up with the posts. I read them one at a time and rerspond.

DH, no problem, I do the same thing. :)

[rocketsocks]

stuff to do...later boys

[Astro]

Southern Rock, fishin'............food has to be next!:D

Coach, cheese cake, pizza, or pasta? And maybe we should through a steak in there for Oz.

[Deer Hunter]

[QUOTE=Trillium;1485123]I think it's that young person that you mentioned was going to start a hostel.QUOTE]

Yes. The cafe has been there for a year or so but it looks like they are expanding. Glad to see it!

[FarmerChef]

22014nuff said.....not really! mmm

Ooooh. Just finished my daily lunch salad and that looks mighty fine! I'll stick to my one square of 90% cacoa chocolate. Eat.....it........slooooooowly.....:D

[BirdBrain]

Ooooh. Just finished my daily lunch salad and that looks mighty fine! I'll stick to my one square of 90% cacoa chocolate. Eat.....it........slooooooowly.....:D

Sounds like my diet. Fight the good fight FC.

[FarmerChef]

Sounds like my diet. Fight the good fight FC.

Thanks for the encouragement, BB. I'm trying. I've gotta say, the daily cheesecake posts sure test me. I ran 8 today at lunch just to give myself some wiggle room. But on the trail - cheesecake is fair game! Nom, nom, nom, nom.

[BirdBrain]

Thanks for the encouragement, BB. I'm trying. I've gotta say, the daily cheesecake posts sure test me. I ran 8 today at lunch just to give myself some wiggle room. But on the trail - cheesecake is fair game! Nom, nom, nom, nom.

I am too. I am down about 18 from the new year. I was running 4 miles every other day, but the knee could not take it. I am going to be about 5 lbs shy of my goal, but close enough.

[FarmerChef]

I am too. I am down about 18 from the new year. I was running 4 miles every other day, but the knee could not take it. I am going to be about 5 lbs shy of my goal, but close enough.

Wow. Congrats on the 18. That's terrific!!!! I always marvel at people who say, "It must be so easy for you to look so skinny" but if only they knew the months of work in the gym and the daily eating discipline. It took me about 3 years to fully lose 40 pounds that I've kept off now for over a year. I'm still about 10 shy of my ultimate goal and working hard to get there. Nuttin' easy about it! Keep up the fight, BB!

[Deer Hunter]

I am too. I am down about 18 from the new year. I was running 4 miles every other day, but the knee could not take it. I am going to be about 5 lbs shy of my goal, but close enough.

Better than my 7. :)

[atmilkman]

Southern Rock, fishin'............food has to be next!:D

Coach, ya gotta come to FL sometime. We fish for dolphin on the reef with cut up squid eatin' turkey sandwiches and jammin' to Skynyrd. Then it's all the dolphin you can eat.

[atmilkman]

Ooooh. Just finished my daily lunch salad and that looks mighty fine! I'll stick to my one square of 90% cacoa chocolate. Eat.....it........slooooooowly.....:D

Just had a Big Mac made with quaterpounder patties. It's been about 6 months since my last one. Every now and then I get the craving. Usually it turkey and lettuce on flax bread.

[Astro]

Coach, ya gotta come to FL sometime. We fish for dolphin on the reef with cut up squid eatin' turkey sandwiches and jammin' to Skynyrd. Then it's all the dolphin you can eat.

ATM, you ever catch snook?

[Astro]

Ooooh. Just finished my daily lunch salad and that looks mighty fine! I'll stick to my one square of 90% cacoa chocolate. Eat.....it........slooooooowly.....:D

FC, when I am on the trail in a couple of weeks I am afraid I am going to be wishing I had had more salads. :eek:

[FarmerChef]

FC, when I am on the trail in a couple of weeks I am afraid I am going to be wishing I had had more salads. :eek:

I hear you, Astro. But you'll burn it right off I'm sure ;)

[BirdBrain]

Better than my 7. :)

Some only need to lose 7. Some of us need to lose much more. :)

[coach lou]

Coach, ya gotta come to FL sometime. We fish for dolphin on the reef with cut up squid eatin' turkey sandwiches and jammin' to Skynyrd. Then it's all the dolphin you can eat.


You know what we fresh water guys say......so many rivers, so little time!

My former b-in-law lives down there..........but I don't go with the X anymore to visit!:rolleyes:

[Deer Hunter]

Some only need to lose 7. Some of us need to lose much more. :)

I need to lose more. I kinda got stuck on 7.

[S'more]

I love my state, but if you want warm friendly people it is best to stay out of the York, Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Androscoggin, Lincoln, and Kennebec. There are some nice people there, but by percentage you will find them easier in the other counties. My favorite is Washington. It is hard to beat the southern people. They proudly have that reputation for a reason. One place I believe we have them beat is the scenery. Maine has many viewpoints. Most (including the locals) have not seen them all. You have not seen Maine until you have been in its rivers, lakes, and streams, on its hills and trails, and also seen it from the ocean. It is a ever changing landscape, covered in white, green, foliage, and brown. Maine is not the most friendly spot, but IMHO it is the most beautiful spot.

Hey now BB- Don't be hatin' those of us from cumberland! :D

[BirdBrain]

Hey now BB- Don't be hatin' those of us from cumberland! :D

And what county do you think Brunswick is in? Like I said, there are a some nice people there. I don't hate them. It is a reality that they fall short of southern hospitality though. My wife and I live in Cumberland County. She is a pretty friendly person. Me... eh... so so. :)

[coach lou]

Hey now BB- Don't be hatin' those of us from cumberland! :D

I'm not really good on all the counties. I love Maine, but I think Maine aint Maine 'till you get to Bath!

[S'more]

One of the times we went to go see Molly Hatchet we took one of my older cousins along with us. He was like a hippy from the 60s, and was not really into the mid-late 70s music we were into at the time. So we are riding down playing Molly Hatchet and he was just listening, but when Its All Over Now came on he starts singing along, and we were like wow how does he know the words. So he explains it was a Rolling Stones song, so while we were sharing our music with him, this also opened us up to all of the great music before us.

The internet is great because music of all generations is so accessible now. But on the other hand people might be missing those wow moments like that.

Wow.. Love to remember the Southern rock bands! Flirtin' with Disaster! Saw Molly Hatchet with Aerosmith one time. Aerosmith really sucked that night.

[BirdBrain]

I'm not really good on all the counties. I love Maine, but I think Maine aint Maine 'till you get to Bath!

You have to get to Machias to see the great people of Maine.

[S'more]

And what county do you think Brunswick is in? Like I said, there are a some nice people there. I don't hate them. It is a reality that they fall short of southern hospitality though. My wife and I live in Cumberland County. She is a pretty friendly person. Me... eh... so so. :)
doesn't that smiley face mean I'm not too serious? ;) Maine is a great state. (but I so don't like the winters). WAY better than Mass.

[S'more]

I'm not really good on all the counties. I love Maine, but I think Maine aint Maine 'till you get to Bath!

Bath is where my husband decided he didn't like being in the Navy so much. So he took a little vacation from vacationland. He 'forgot' to get permission was the problem. He was made to see the error of his way and is now allowed back in Maine.

[atmilkman]

ATM, you ever catch snook?
Sorry Astro, temporarily lost the internet. I think it's a marketing ploy. We got a letter the other day saying that our service provider has upgraded their system and now we can get even faster connections. We are (now were) completely happy with our speed. But, it seems ever since around the time of the letter the service seems like it has slowed down. Hmmm. I wonder why. Anyway, to answer your question, yes have caught many a snook. Our favorite way it to fish from these 2 piers at the spillway where the fresh water empties into the intracoastal waterway. There's usually a slot limit and it can be hard at times to get a keeper but boy are they good.

[BirdBrain]

doesn't that smiley face mean I'm not too serious? ;) Maine is a great state. (but I so don't like the winters). WAY better than Mass.

I knew you were ribbing. I am serious that the south does it up right when it comes to being friendly. I am also serious that I hate what the populated counties of Maine are becoming. I am starting to feel old. I remember neighbors loving neighbors. I don't even know all my neighbors today. A large part of this is because they look at you like you have 3 heads if you try to be friendly. Perhaps this is world wide. I don't know. I know this much: I have never been put off by someone 100 miles south of DC. The snobs are probably there too. I just have not found them yet.

[S'more]

Better than my 7. :)

Better than my 5. :)

[atmilkman]

I'm not really good on all the counties. I love Maine, but I think Maine aint Maine 'till you get to Bath!

You know they're uppity if you gotta take a bath before they'll let you see it.

[S'more]

I knew you were ribbing. I am serious that the south does it up right when it comes to being friendly. I am also serious that I hate what the populated counties of Maine are becoming. I am starting to feel old. I remember neighbors loving neighbors. I don't even know all my neighbors today. A large part of this is because they look at you like you have 3 heads if you try to be friendly. Perhaps this is world wide. I don't know. I know this much: I have never been put off by someone 100 miles south of DC. The snobs are probably there too. I just have not found them yet.

PLENTY of snobs and generally mean people here. Which brings me to wonder- What Rasty thinks of Maine wine? I have a bottle of Blacksmiths here.

[BirdBrain]

I am too. I am down about 18 from the new year. I was running 4 miles every other day, but the knee could not take it. I am going to be about 5 lbs shy of my goal, but close enough.


Better than my 7. :)


Better than my 5. :)

Let's see... 18 + 7 + 5 = 30. 30 / 3 = 10. I say we are doing good. We are averaging 10 lbs a piece. :)

[coach lou]

You have to get to Machias to see the great people of Maine.


Bath is where my husband decided he didn't like being in the Navy so much. So he took a little vacation from vacationland. He 'forgot' to get permission was the problem. He was made to see the error of his way and is now allowed back in Maine.

I've only been as far as Acadia, and Millinocket(?), to raft, and Greenville, to get HB57. When I was a kid I loaded live chickens all over western. My X and I, have spent numerous weeks in Booth Bay. I really like sitting on Pemmequid Point. Reds in Wiscasset, The Harraseekett, to shop till we drop. Please, don't get me going about eating Maine!!!!!!!!!!!. I want to travel the coast past Acadia some day, but, there are only 365 days in a year!

[BirdBrain]

You know they're uppity if you gotta take a bath before they'll let you see it.

Hmm... I was thinking that there are a few that could use a bath. I wonder how Pepé would feel about such standards.

[Water Rat]

I've only been as far as Acadia, and Millinocket(?), to raft, and Greenville, to get HB57. When I was a kid I loaded live chickens all over western. My X and I, have spent numerous weeks in Booth Bay. I really like sitting on Pemmequid Point. Reds in Wiscasset, The Harraseekett, to shop till we drop. Please, don't get me going about eating Maine!!!!!!!!!!!. I want to travel the coast past Acadia some day, but, there are only 365 days in a year!

REDS!!!! Oh... I have so gotta stop there on Friday! Let me start counting the hours...

[BirdBrain]

I've only been as far as Acadia, and Millinocket(?), to raft, and Greenville, to get HB57. When I was a kid I loaded live chickens all over western. My X and I, have spent numerous weeks in Booth Bay. I really like sitting on Pemmequid Point. Reds in Wiscasset, The Harraseekett, to shop till we drop. Please, don't get me going about eating Maine!!!!!!!!!!!. I want to travel the coast past Acadia some day, but, there are only 365 days in a year!

We have sailed from Isle of Shoals to Roque Island and many places in between. Maine is absolutely breathless from about 2 miles out. The islands reach like fingers into the ocean with rolling hills for a backdrop. No sailing this year though. Walking instead.

[atmilkman]

Let's see... 18 + 7 + 5 = 30. 30 / 3 = 10. I say we are doing good. We are averaging 10 lbs a piece. :)

Go ahead and throw my 22 in there that has somehow magically stayed off since last Aug. Don't know how with the lack of activity due to the knees. Maybe it's the heat and suppressed appetite. Either way I'm not complaining. Still got a ways to go but I know what it takes.

[coach lou]

REDS!!!! Oh... I have so gotta stop there on Friday! Let me start counting the hours...

Do you know how hard it is in southern New England it is to get a cold Lobster Roll. I can't even stomach the way they ruin it down here!

[atmilkman]

Hmm... I was thinking that there are a few that could use a bath. I wonder how Pepé would feel about such standards.

I agree. I think some should get a bath before they are allowed to see daylight.

[Water Rat]

Do you know how hard it is in southern New England it is to get a cold Lobster Roll. I can't even stomach the way they ruin it down here!

Oops! Ummmm, errr, did I say "Red's?" I meant I will be going to my friend, Fred's... And we will have ramen. Nope. No lobster rolls involved. Heh heh... Oh, look at the time... :eek:

[coach lou]

REDS!!!! Oh... I have so gotta stop there on Friday! Let me start counting the hours...

I've said many times that when my legs give out I'm joining MITA! Past Bath, it is just wonderful.

[BirdBrain]

REDS!!!! Oh... I have so gotta stop there on Friday! Let me start counting the hours...

I lived in Wiscasset from 1968 - 1985. I ate at Reds Eats once. It is an immensely popular place. I never got it though. When I go to Wiscasset to eat, I eat across the street at Sarah's Café. Now that is some good food.

[coach lou]

We have sailed from Isle of Shoals to Roque Island and many places in between. Maine is absolutely breathless from about 2 miles out. The islands reach like fingers into the ocean with rolling hills for a backdrop. No sailing this year though. Walking instead.


Opps, sorry BB.......this is what I was responding to about MITA!

[Water Rat]

I've said many times that when my legs give out I'm joining MITA! Past Bath, it is just wonderful.

Why wait?! Life is short! :)

[Water Rat]

I lived in Wiscasset from 1968 - 1985. I ate at Reds Eats once. It is an immensely popular place. I never got it though. When I go to Wiscasset to eat, I eat across the street at Sarah's Café. Now that is some good food.

Yeah, I reserve Reds for taking friends from "away" when they visit. Food is good, but most of my friends have read about it, so they want to go there.

[coach lou]

I lived in Wiscasset from 1968 - 1985. I ate at Reds Eats once. It is an immensely popular place. I never got it though. When I go to Wiscasset to eat, I eat across the street at Sarah's Café. Now that is some good food.

Yes, of course. What resident is going to stand in that line...........but being a tourist, you HAVE TO. I did try that place you speak of once. I have never had a bad meal in Maine. My absolute favorite restaurant is Warrens in Kittery. My dad took me there long ago on my first trip to LLBeans, I always try to time it to stop on the way home.

[BirdBrain]

Opps, sorry BB.......this is what I was responding to about MITA!

I could be your tour guide. We have even scratched the surface when it comes to the myriad of granite rocks protruding out of the ocean off Maine, but we have hit most all of the ones that are recommended. So many beautiful spots. So much history. I better get off this or I will be cancelling my walk.

[coach lou]

Why wait?! Life is short! :)



Because I have the AT bug again. I just got over a 17 yr fly Fishing addiction!:)

[Water Rat]

I could be your tour guide. We have even scratched the surface when it comes to the myriad of granite rocks protruding out of the ocean off Maine, but we have hit most all of the ones that are recommended. So many beautiful spots. So much history. I better get off this or I will be cancelling my walk.

Don't let us stop you... I like hearing more about Maine and all its wonders. :) What are some of your favorite "off the beaten path" places?

[coach lou]

Yeah, I reserve Reds for taking friends from "away" when they visit. Food is good, but most of my friends have read about it, so they want to go there.

I wore out a Reds hat, during that fishing addiction!

[atmilkman]

BB although I found your vids the other night "touching" you left out the best one. It's there now.

[BirdBrain]

Yeah, I reserve Reds for taking friends from "away" when they visit. Food is good, but most of my friends have read about it, so they want to go there.

Please try Sarah's the next time you are there. Get a half a sandwich and a cup of soup. Haddock Chowder is there most days. The real treat is all the breads that you can pick with your soup. There is easily 12 different types you can grab. I don't even know what half of them are supposed to be, but they are all incredible.

[Water Rat]

Because I have the AT bug again. I just got over a 17 yr fly Fishing addiction!:)

Wait - We can only have one addiction at a time??? How do I ever choose!!! Hiking? Kayaking? Rafting? Mountain Biking? Traveling? :confused:AAACCCCCKKKKKKKKK! :eek: I was doing it wrong!!! I thought we could have multiple addictions at once... Oh, no! ;)

[Water Rat]

Please try Sarah's the next time you are there. Get a half a sandwich and a cup of soup. Haddock Chowder is there most days. The real treat is all the breads that you can pick with your soup. There is easily 12 different types you can grab. I don't even know what half of them are supposed to be, but they are all incredible.

I'll try Sarah's in the fall/winter - That is when I am more likely to eat soup. But, bread! That is a topic I like any time of year!

[BirdBrain]

Don't let us stop you... I like hearing more about Maine and all its wonders. :) What are some of your favorite "off the beaten path" places?

Hell's Half Acre, Jewel Island, Eastern Egg Rock, Beach Hill Cliffs, ....

[coach lou]

Wait - We can only have one addiction at a time??? How do I ever choose!!! Hiking? Kayaking? Rafting? Mountain Biking? Traveling? :confused:AAACCCCCKKKKKKKKK! :eek: I was doing it wrong!!! I thought we could have multiple addictions at once... Oh, no! ;)


My addictions are severe, i can't think of anything else when hooked.....................................you should see the gardens in the house I once owned. Even now I rent, and my landlords love me because I must have flowers and bulbs!

[Water Rat]

Hell's Half Acre, Jewel Island, Eastern Egg Rock, Beach Hill Cliffs, ....

*making notes...

Managed to get Eastern Egg Rock in last summer. So cool! Hell's Half Acre sounds intriguing and is definitely going on the research list.

[Water Rat]

My addictions are severe, i can't think of anything else when hooked.....................................you should see the gardens in the house I once owned. Even now I rent, and my landlords love me because I must have flowers and bulbs!

Ah, tunnel vision! I hear ya... Yes, it is hard to multitask when the addictions are so consuming. :D Still, I try!

[BirdBrain]

*making notes...

Managed to get Eastern Egg Rock in last summer. So cool! Hell's Half Acre sounds intriguing and is definitely going on the research list.

Very cool place. But let me warn you: Wear shoes. The barnacle beaches will shred your feet.

[Water Rat]

Very cool place. But let me warn you: Wear shoes. The barnacle beaches will shred your feet.

Absolutely! Nothing I hate worse than trying to scamper across barnacles barefooted. Of course, those around me tend to learn a new language every time I try.

[BirdBrain]

Enjoy 41k folks. I am off to the event and back to camp. RS, I am rooting for you. Come on man. Get that k.

[coach lou]

Enough, enough...you Mainiacs! I have to hike this year......and I have to close my office. :D later, my friends!

[Water Rat]

Well, back to the salt mines... It was fun to hang out for a bit.

[Astro]

You know what we fresh water guys say......so many rivers, so little time!

My former b-in-law lives down there..........but I don't go with the X anymore to visit!:rolleyes:

Coach if the fishing is good, no reason you still can't be friends. ;)

[HikerMom58]

My addictions are severe, i can't think of anything else when hooked.....................................you should see the gardens in the house I once owned. Even now I rent, and my landlords love me because I must have flowers and bulbs!

Humm... I didn't know this about you. Coach loves to grow flowers! :)

[HikerMom58]

I just found out that I'm going to the James River Foot Bridge tomorrow to pick up my friend that's been hiking for almost 2 weeks. She is done! :) She started in Pearisburg. DH... I'll be in your neck of the woods tomorrow....

[atmilkman]

I just found out that I'm going to the James River Foot Bridge tomorrow to pick up my friend that's been hiking for almost 2 weeks. She is done! :) She started in Pearisburg. DH... I'll be in your neck of the woods tomorrow....

Sounds like dinner. Oops - lunch to some.

[HikerMom58]

Sounds like dinner. Oops - lunch to some.

No, I won't be there long enough for lunch or dinner... gotta grab her & get on back to Daleville. :(

[atmilkman]

No, I won't be there long enough for lunch or dinner... gotta grab her & get on back to Daleville. :(

Awwwww..............mannnnn.

[atmilkman]

No, I won't be there long enough for lunch or dinner

Pssssst, HikerMom they're one in the same. Don't tell the Yankees they're saying it all wrong.

[HikerMom58]

I won't ATM.. don't forget I'm a Yankee 2.:p

[Deer Hunter]

No, I won't be there long enough for lunch or dinner... gotta grab her & get on back to Daleville. :(


Well that really sucks. You will only be 9 miles away from me and no time to eat in Glasgow. :( x 1000

[Deer Hunter]

I won't ATM.. don't forget I'm a Yankee 2.:p


Lol, I believe he did.

[S'more]

I've only been as far as Acadia, and Millinocket(?), to raft, and Greenville, to get HB57. When I was a kid I loaded live chickens all over western. My X and I, have spent numerous weeks in Booth Bay. I really like sitting on Pemmequid Point. Reds in Wiscasset, The Harraseekett, to shop till we drop. Please, don't get me going about eating Maine!!!!!!!!!!!. I want to travel the coast past Acadia some day, but, there are only 365 days in a year!


Coach- don't ya know about Millinockot? Yah can't get theah from heah. (geez, I am showing my age... but I loved listening to those guys. Thanks to whoever it was that posted one of the you tubes)

[S'more]

Let's see... 18 + 7 + 5 = 30. 30 / 3 = 10. I say we are doing good. We are averaging 10 lbs a piece. :)
I'm good with that. Mine really flux from 5-10 on any given day. So I'm good.

[S'more]

Don't let us stop you... I like hearing more about Maine and all its wonders. :) What are some of your favorite "off the beaten path" places?
DAng-- where was that place I was climbing and gashed my wrist wide open to the bone?????? That was WAY off the beaten path. the 'hospital ' was a house.

[Astro]

No, I won't be there long enough for lunch or dinner... gotta grab her & get on back to Daleville. :(

or supper ;)

[S'more]

Pssssst, HikerMom they're one in the same. Don't tell the Yankees they're saying it all wrong.

It's just lunch.

[Astro]

It's bad enough I loosing my hearing, now y'all got me thinking I am going blind too.

[atmilkman]

It's bad enough I loosing my hearing, now y'all got me thinking I am going blind too.

Borrow HM's glasses.

[coach lou]

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Humm... I didn't know this about you. Coach loves to grow flowers! :)

This is the second season after I moved into a cottage with Overload. It was a weed bed with 3 almost dead roses, when I got there. I have no digitals of my gardens at the home I owned for 16 years!:sun

[atmilkman]

Hey Coach, that's real good, are you there now?

[coach lou]

Hey Coach, that's real good, are you there now?

No that was in the next town over, Westbrook. Overloads children go to school in the town we are in now. I have a small bed around the mail box, but I haven't been that motivated to expand it...............and it is not a cheap hobby:eek:

[atmilkman]

No that was in the next town over, Westbrook. Overloads children go to school in the town we are in now. I have a small bed around the mail box, but I haven't been that motivated to expand it...............and it is not a cheap hobby:eek:

I put some petunias in a box I built around the birdbath that are doing pretty good, I'll post a pic tomorrow. The reason I mention it is that I am far from having a green thumb and these did well.

[Astro]

No that was in the next town over, Westbrook. Overloads children go to school in the town we are in now. I have a small bed around the mail box, but I haven't been that motivated to expand it...............and it is not a cheap hobby:eek:

Requires lots of sweat equity too!

[coach lou]

I put some petunias in a box I built around the birdbath that are doing pretty good, I'll post a pic tomorrow. The reason I mention it is that I am far from having a green thumb and these did well.


Part of my addictions involve study......I read everything I get my hands on. THE 2 most important things about plants are Light and soil. Even shade plants need sun....but how much and what part of the day is the key. I always have a compost pile cooking, even now, because I never know when I may get a bug to plant.

[Astro]

Got tired of climbing ladders with a chain saw (got too old or too wise for that) and messing with a pole saw that kept throwing the chain, so told my wife to go ahead and call a tree service. We have almost 2 acres with lots of trees so things were adding up, plus a really large dead tree from drought last summer, and damage from big snow/freeze this winter. Had spent multiple weekends with chainsaw on the low stuff. Nearly $1K later everything taken care of. Since I did not have to make any trips to the ER and she handled it, I am calling it a success. :)

[coach lou]

Requires lots of sweat equity too!

Sure, but it's just like climbing a big hill with a great view. I have been prepping a bed for Cliff to grow some vegetables in. Only about 20X20, I dbl dug it with compost in March, and then dug it again with grass clippings second week of May. It is ready now, he will now take over..........he seems to have a green thumb to. Our birthdays are 2 days apart, so it must be a Cancer thing!

[Astro]

Borrow HM's glasses.

I am already wearing mine, guess I need to go back for more "power" before my yearly exam comes up. :eek:

[Astro]

Sure, but it's just like climbing a big hill with a great view. I have been prepping a bed for Cliff to grow some vegetables in. Only about 20X20, I dbl dug it with compost in March, and then dug it again with grass clippings second week of May. It is ready now, he will now take over..........he seems to have a green thumb to. Our birthdays are 2 days apart, so it must be a Cancer thing!

My wife has the green thumb, I just as I am told. :)
Working on delegating more to the teenage sons, but the oldest two now have jobs which sometimes interferes.

[Astro]

You know unless other are lurking, we could go on a BB/RS roll and guarantee of of the top 3 get this K. ;)

[Astro]

So Coach how many years were you active in the Marines?

[coach lou]

My wife has the green thumb, I just as I am told. :)
Working on delegating more to the teenage sons, but the oldest two now have jobs which sometimes interferes. Ha, one of the things I realized, I use to piss and moan when my mother would make me help her when I was a kid. Then I bought the house and started gardening and realized....oh my, I was actually paying attention back then!

[coach lou]

So Coach how many years were you active in the Marines?

Just the 4...........it was right after viet-nam, I was alittle disappointed.....it just wasn't what my dad and John Wayne brought me up for. So I got out. The Wolf and I were actually on the same base at the same time (78/79), ate in the same chow hall......didn't know each other of course, it's just a small Corps.

[Astro]

Ha, one of the things I realized, I use to piss and moan when my mother would make me help her when I was a kid. Then I bought the house and started gardening and realized....oh my, I was actually paying attention back then!

That reminds me of when I did not want to help my dad with fixing stuff around the house. My mom would say someday you are going to be glad you are learning how to do that. Of course she was right, and I probably should have paid even closer attention.

[Astro]

Just the 4...........it was right after viet-nam, I was alittle disappointed.....it just wasn't what my dad and John Wayne brought me up for. So I got out. The Wolf and I were actually on the same base at the same time (78/79), ate in the same chow hall......didn't know each other of course, it's just a small Corps.

Were you ever stationed outside the USA?

[Astro]

ATM, so splitting time between AL and FL, are you primarily a Tide or Gator fan? :-?

[coach lou]

Were you ever stationed outside the USA?

11 months in Iwakuni, Japan. One month, 3 miles south of the DMZ in Korea. 3 days on a beach in the Phillipines. Iwakuni, is a 45 minute train ride south of Hiroshima. We would go there on weekends to party. It was really cool, and those folks were very friendly, never ever had any issues as an American GI. I even had my hockey gear sent over and 4 of us would take the train on Sunday nite to play in a mens league. A very beautiful country Japan. i would love to go back to visit someday.

[Astro]

11 months in Iwakuni, Japan. One month, 3 miles south of the DMZ in Korea. 3 days on a beach in the Phillipines. Iwakuni, is a 45 minute train ride south of Hiroshima. We would go there on weekends to party. It was really cool, and those folks were very friendly, never ever had any issues as an American GI. I even had my hockey gear sent over and 4 of us would take the train on Sunday nite to play in a mens league. A very beautiful country Japan. i would love to go back to visit someday.

Lived in Singapore for a year (splitting time in Shenzhen, China where I was managing another project), but unfortunately got past the airport in my 3 trips "thru" Japan. My dad was stationed there and Korea. He had especially fond memories of Japan too. I would like go Japan and visit some day.

[Astro]

Coach, so was hockey something the Japanese played before WWII, or was it just something the MacArthur brought over afterwards?

[atmilkman]

You know unless other are lurking, we could go on a BB/RS roll and guarantee of of the top 3 get this K. ;)

I'm back. Thought I was gonna miss it. Everybody is here. Let's just roll with it Astro.

[coach lou]

My MOS was 'Refuel Trk Driver'. I fueled jets and helos from a truck. In Japan in the winter I had night duty. Because I was from New England, they didn't want those southern boys driving 5000 gallons of JP-5 around those jets on an icey flight line:D

[atmilkman]

Where's Astro?

[atmilkman]

Where's Coach?

[atmilkman]

Where's Hikerboy?

[Astro]

Funny story about South Korea. When managing the project in China we had a real melting pot of people (USA, China, India, Hong Kong, Macau, Australia, France, Belgium). The guy from Belgium had married a woman from South Korea, and he called it a USA colony. While I am sure we had a lot of influence on it, I never had really thought of it as a colony. But that was his perspective on it.

[atmilkman]

Where's Mountain Mike?

[Astro]

Where's Astro?

I'm here and accounted for. Try to contribute and not just lurking for the kill. :)

[atmilkman]

This is where it gets slow. Everybody with their finger on the button.

[Astro]

My MOS was 'Refuel Trk Driver'. I fueled jets and helos from a truck. In Japan in the winter I had night duty. Because I was from New England, they didn't want those southern boys driving 5000 gallons of JP-5 around those jets on an icey flight line:D

Being a southern boy who never saw snow until he was 20, I would have been more than glad to let you have that assignment. :)

[coach lou]

Coach, so was hockey something the Japanese played before WWII, or was it just something the MacArthur brought over afterwards?

I don't really know.....I only knew the important phrases.....we anti'ed up the Yen for the ice and played, not to much talking. I will say that New England ice hockey and Japanese Ice Hockey was alittle different.

[Astro]

Where's Mountain Mike?

I think Smike may have kidnapped him again.

[coach lou]

I don't know, my fingers are getting a little cramped, I've been running on here for hours.

[Astro]

Somebody's gotta push the action while the others lurk :rolleyes:

[coach lou]

But I'm going for it anyway!

[atmilkman]

Where's Coach?

[coach lou]

Who wants it.