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[MDSection12]

Oz:

Smithsonian's National Gallery of Art, Asian and African Art Museums, Museums of National and of American History are all great. Air and Space Museum is great, and of course the Capitol building and the White House are fine places to visit. Visits to Abe and to Thomas Jefferson are well worthwhile, too, as is a visit to the National Archives. Plenty of good places to eat, too - Adams Morgan offers the internationally most diverse collection of restaurants and is near the Red Line of the Metro, NW of the center of town.

Any of the above are among the many great things you can do in Washington. It's also a very walkable city - I did without a car and got by on foot, bike and metro during the two years I was there. Hope you enjoy it!

Oh ya, National Archives is pretty awesome too. :)

[Trillium]

Still have a drinking buddy....;)
22084Cool.

Oz, I am late w/ this suggestion and you've probably made your decision but if not, consider flipping up to the CT-NY border, then when you come back down, you can either start in NY and share NYC w/ your wife and the area cafe crew and hike down to VA where the VA crew would likely come meet you at the south end of Shenandoah or vice versa.

[Trillium]

I don't remember my first 45 but my first album was "Surfin' Bird" by the Trashmen.I don't remember my very first 45 either but in the first half dozen were at least several by the Supremes, possibly Stevie Wonder as well. I'm a Motown girl.

[Driver8]

Oz is not asking for sympathy. i hiked with him long enough to get to know him a lot better than you. hes homesick and rather tired of hiking among the frat party bubble. the best medicine is to stop thinking so much about his loneliness, not by dwelling on it and indulging in it.he needs to spend more time on the trail and less time in motels. he has too much opportunity to indulge in his depression. the side trip hes taking to dc is an excellent way for him to get away from the crowd.as far as respect and compassion, oz is family. he is my brother. i care about his trip, his physical and mental health, as much as anyone else here.

I totally respect that, Andy, and hope you know I have high regard for you as a person and a hiker - really enjoyed hiking with you in January and think the world of you. I'm not looking to direct fire at you or solicit it from you, or at anyone else.

I was concerned mostly that there was some, in my view, needless harshness directed at Hikermom, and I agreed that she had some valid points, the moreso, and felt it worthwhile to back up her contributions as sound, respectable and well-intended and not deserving of the unkind treatment. So far as I know them, I like everyone here and wish everyone well, am merely standing up for my view of things and for civility. It seems clear that Jack find's LW's and your prescription helpful and best for him, and his voice is without doubt the most important when it comes to his hike.

[Trillium]

Hey Storm, did your old 78's gain speed?I knew 79 didn't sound right but couldn't come up w/ the right number, for a second I was thinking 75's but you're right, they were 78's.

[rocketsocks]

I don't remember my very first 45 either but in the first half dozen were at least several by the Supremes, possibly Stevie Wonder as well. I'm a Motown girl.ah yes the "Motown" label (I remember it as a dark blue in color, and maybe silver lettering???)...had quite a few of those...only reason I remember my first 45 is cause it was given to me by my two older cousins...that meant the world to me back then, turns out they didn't like the song, hehe I loved that song...still do.

"Crystal Blue Persuasion"

[Trillium]

Sort of a stone age version of an MP3 playes shuffle? WOW you all had neat toys during the Victorian age.didn't realize you are still sorta a youngun and still a bit wet behind the ears. ;)

[Rasty]

Sort of a stone age version of an MP3 playes shuffle? WOW you all had neat toys during the Victorian age.didn't realize you are still sorta a youngun and still a bit wet behind the ears. ;)

I'm being funny.

[Lone Wolf]

You fail to note that mine is presented as "an idea", nothing more. Yours is presented as the answer. I'm sure you can see the difference. Whether you're willing to is another question. Why you need to dismiss my disagreeing with you, respectfully, as BS, that's yours to figure out. I don't think your view of things is wrong, and I paid you due respect. It'd be a fine think if you did the same to others who don't see things exactly the same way as you. There's a lot of us! :sun
you are pretty well clueless....

[FarmerChef]

As been said before....Happy Flag Day!!

We're celebrating by taking our scouts out to our town center and holding a flag retirement ceremony where we will assist the town council in retiring old flags in need of it. Along with this we'll be displaying 6 historic flags and I can't wait to see the boys eyes as they see these for, probably, the first time.

Afterward, our town hosts it's first outdoor movie of the season (free) and we'll be watching "National Treasure." No fireworks but for a little town our size. Perfect. :clap

[MDSection12]

you are pretty well clueless....
Why do you bother? I mean seriously, why does someone with such a 'hardened loner' type of attitude spend so much time on an internet forum? I agree with most of your opinions, but the way you present them you almost completely kill any chance of them being received well. I just don't get it... It seems like you'd either work to express yourself a little better or just stop wasting your time on the web... :confused:


Your personality probably fits very well on the trail, and from what I hear you're a stand-up guy to grab a beer with, but it just doesn't seem to translate well into text...

[Trillium]

Paul was the dead man. I seem to remember something like he was the only one barefoot crossing the street on an album cover. Also it had a different foot forward than than John, George, and Ringo (but that could have been because he was left handed). That stuff was over 40 years ago, but it is what I think I remember. :confused:coo coo cachoo

[Trillium]

WOO, good point, instead of 3 pages, probably more like 10 or more. :)I was not on WB yesterday and there were 16 pages of cafe to catch up on.

[rocketsocks]

I knew 79 didn't sound right but couldn't come up w/ the right number, for a second I was thinking 75's but you're right, they were 78's.And the higher fidelity phonographs later came out with timing lights if you will, you could slow or speed up the rpm's and the tick marks on the turn table would track forwards or backwords through the flashes of lights.

[coach lou]

22087 here kitty kitty!

[atmilkman]

I don't remember my very first 45 either but in the first half dozen were at least several by the Supremes, possibly Stevie Wonder as well. I'm a Motown girl.
Diana Ross and the Supremes was my very first concert. Headlined by the Temptations. Michigan State Fair. The Supremes dresses cost $30.000. It was the talk of the Mo(town).

[coach lou]

a meeting place,a free for all forum where you can say whatevers on your mind.a place to come, share a campfire story, discuss post/miles ratios, snark about rude answers, post whatevers on your mind, maybe share a cup of via, with water from a SAWYER IN LINE WATER FILTER!
and you dont even have to knock.
and theres hammocks, we use sea salt, and have ample supply of bullets.
come. sit. tell us all about it.



I will put this in here so we can all be reminded of why we hang out in the Cafe'!:sun........................................ :D

[rocketsocks]

I was not on WB yesterday and there were 16 pages of cafe to catch up on.well yesterday was a busy day...what with the trippin down memory lane and all.;)

[rocketsocks]

I will put this in here so we can all be reminded of why we hang out in the Cafe'!:sun........................................ :DPoyfect........chill pills for every one :p button button:)

[atmilkman]

well yesterday was a busy day...what with the trippin down memory lane and all.;)

Memory Lane is cool.

[rocketsocks]

Memory Lane is cool.I love memory lane...penny lane too.

[Trillium]

well, that just increased our odds to about 50/50 +/-50

Lou that's great, you guys have a wonderful time, I always enjoy projects like that....Lots of man/woman power makes things so much easie. I'm a from the neck down, just tell where you want it, heheListening to your sig song right now. Brings back memories. Used to work in a hamburger joint back in the day. The guys would frequently play this song on the jukebox.

[rocketsocks]

Diana Ross and the Supremes was my very first concert. Headlined by the Temptations. Michigan State Fair. The Supremes dresses cost $30.000. It was the talk of the Mo(town).
Wow..30,000 grand back then was a terrific amount of dough.

[FarmerChef]

22087 here kitty kitty!

If that was my dog I'd say her tail was in the "dominant" position. But in this case, it looks like it's ready to FIRE! :D Love it!

[rocketsocks]

Listening to your sig song right now. Brings back memories. Used to work in a hamburger joint back in the day. The guys would frequently play this song on the jukebox.I just found that vesion last week, I like the video portion as well...crazy time...before mine..but I vaguely remember it.

[Trillium]

Okay.
Thanks everybody for all the offers of support and help.
I think LW is the closest to being right about what I need to do.
I'm not hanging around in here for a while and please stop any bickering over what I should do.
It's not what the cafe is about.
I made the decision last night that I need to talk to an American I've always admired.
I'm taking the train to DC this morning, will walk around Arlington and the Capitol and have a chat with Abe.
Might see what HooRoo thinks of him.
I will return to the trail tomorrow.
Cheers
(and thanks to all for your concerns)oops, please ignore my comment that is on the next page from yours. I was trying to catch up from all yesterdays posts and answered before I saw yours here. This sounds like a marvelous idea, btw.

[Trillium]

The only problem is I haven't been able to enjoy fireworks since.22086I hear ya. We frequently watch the 4th of July concert from Boston on tv. I visited my daughter in 2008 who was working in Lowell and we went down to Boston and sat right in front of the stage. Enjoyed the concert and the fireworks. Fireworks have not been the same since. Although the Detroit Freedom Festival fireworks are pretty awesome but I haven't been down to watch them in person in about a dozen or more years.

[MDSection12]

Wow..30,000 grand back then was a terrific amount of dough.
Thirty million dollars is still considered a lot of money...

I did mention I'm a pedant, didn't I? :p

[rocketsocks]

Thirty million dollars is still considered a lot of money...

I did mention I'm a pedant, didn't I? :psoon I'll have edit back, and then I can avoid these embarrassing moments

30 grand/$30,000

[rocketsocks]

Thirty million dollars is still considered a lot of money...

I did mention I'm a pedant, didn't I? :pyep I had to look that up, guess that kinda makes me 1,2

[rocketsocks]

I hear ya. We frequently watch the 4th of July concert from Boston on tv. I visited my daughter in 2008 who was working in Lowell and we went down to Boston and sat right in front of the stage. Enjoyed the concert and the fireworks. Fireworks have not been the same since. Although the Detroit Freedom Festival fireworks are pretty awesome but I haven't been down to watch them in person in about a dozen or more years.De Ja Vu.........:D

[Trillium]

I love memory lane...penny lane too.It's very nice hanging out in the cafe with peers who are in the same age range, have the same interest in hiking and music!:banana Even the youngsters bring value to the cafe! (I'm looking at you MD!) :cool:

[hikerboy57]

It's very nice hanging out in the cafe with peers who are in the same age range, have the same interest in hiking and music!:banana Even the youngsters bring value to the cafe! (I'm looking at you MD!) :cool:
im pretty sure mentally and emotionally ,we're all the same age

[Deer Hunter]

I will put this in here so we can all be reminded of why we hang out in the Cafe'!:sun........................................ :D

Thanks for the reminder, coach. We have something great here. :)

[Rasty]

im pretty sure mentally and emotionally ,we're all the same age

Im less mature then I was twenty years ago.

[hikerboy57]

Im less mature then I was twenty years ago.
it takes a while to become secure in your immaturity

[rocketsocks]

It's very nice hanging out in the cafe with peers who are in the same age range, have the same interest in hiking and music!:banana Even the youngsters bring value to the cafe! (I'm looking at you MD!) :cool:I agree....the cafers have some great taste in music(young and older alike) and are always open to new tunes as well. Mountain Mike's place rocks it! particularly through the winter months when were all stuck indoors waitin for the next hike...great stuff there!

[Deer Hunter]

I agree....the cafers have some great taste in music(young and older alike) and are always open to new tunes as well. Mountain Mike's place rocks it! particularly through the winter months when were all stuck indoors waitin for the next hike...great stuff there!

I agree. Lots of great stuff there.

[rocketsocks]

Im less mature then I was twenty years ago.It's called a since of humor I think, I was way more serious about stuff when I was younger (to an extent) then I think as you get older, you kinda laugh and say what the hell, and when you give it up to allow life to happen on life's terms...that when life gets really interesting...good stuffs!:)

[Rasty]

It's called a since of humor I think, I was way more serious about stuff when I was younger (to an extent) then I think as you get older, you kinda laugh and say what the hell, and when you give it up to allow life to happen on life's terms...that when life gets really interesting...good stuffs!:)

"Since" when did my sense of humor develop.

[rocketsocks]

I agree. Lots of great stuff there.And while there are quite a few re-posting of certain songs...there's a ton of singles too, as I search stuff, I find things I haven't thought about in years...love you tube!

[rocketsocks]

Well the:sun just poked out it's head and wants to know why I haven't walked in two days...so later boy and girls, catch on the South side of Hoboken.

[rocketsocks]

457 post to go..............

[Deer Hunter]

And while there are quite a few re-posting of certain songs...there's a ton of singles too, as I search stuff, I find things I haven't thought about in years...love you tube!

I agree very much. Old songs, tv shows, etc. The other day I found where somebody had put up three seasons of "The High Chapparel". (Spelling?) Love that show.

[MDSection12]

It's very nice hanging out in the cafe with peers who are in the same age range, have the same interest in hiking and music!:banana Even the youngsters bring value to the cafe! (I'm looking at you MD!) :cool:

Am I really the youngest at 26?

It's funny but I have fairly similar tastes in music from the posts I've seen in here. Old at heart, I guess... I'm definitely immature though. And definitely pedantic to the max. Oh well, know thyself. Right?

[MDSection12]

Oops, forgot the :)

Where's HM? I hope she didn't take too much of the drama yesterday personally... This one's for you HM! :)

[FarmerChef]

im pretty sure mentally and emotionally ,we're all the same age

Everything I needed to know I learned in Kindergarten. The rest, well... I've definitely mellowed as I've gotten older. Less running around on the hamster wheel chasing hard and fast ideology. Where's the fun in that? ;)

[FarmerChef]

Am I really the youngest at 26?

It's funny but I have fairly similar tastes in music from the posts I've seen in here. Old at heart, I guess... I'm definitely immature though. And definitely pedantic to the max. Oh well, know thyself. Right?

Boy you had me worried there for a second. Thought I was the youngest in the cafe. But apparently, not...:banana

[Rasty]

Am I really the youngest at 26?

It's funny but I have fairly similar tastes in music from the posts I've seen in here. Old at heart, I guess... I'm definitely immature though. And definitely pedantic to the max. Oh well, know thyself. Right?

Boy you had me worried there for a second. Thought I was the youngest in the cafe. But apparently, not...:banana

For a while I was the youngster.

[Lone Wolf]

Why do you bother? I mean seriously, why does someone with such a 'hardened loner' type of attitude spend so much time on an internet forum? I agree with most of your opinions, but the way you present them you almost completely kill any chance of them being received well. I just don't get it... It seems like you'd either work to express yourself a little better or just stop wasting your time on the web... :confused:


Your personality probably fits very well on the trail, and from what I hear you're a stand-up guy to grab a beer with, but it just doesn't seem to translate well into text...

i care less about your opinion

[hikerboy57]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcHPNUN-U8E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcHPNUN-U8E

http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/files/2/8/4/8/1/img_20130504_123154.jpg

[MDSection12]

For a while I was the youngster.

You may be again; I'm bored at work lately because I'm getting laid off at the end of the month, but after that my plan is to be hiking way more than posting. :)


i care less about your opinion

You say an awful lot of stuff like that, but if you really didn't care would you be posting so much? :-?

Your posts don't shock or offend me, like they seem to others, but they just confuse me... Not many 'old school hardasses' on internet forums that I've come across. If anything I'd say it's often a good opinion to have on hand, despite being a little abrasive at times. Whatever, it's just typing. ;)

[Lone Wolf]

You may be again; I'm bored at work lately because I'm getting laid off at the end of the month, but after that my plan is to be hiking way more than posting. :)



You say an awful lot of stuff like that, but if you really didn't care would you be posting so much? :-?

Your posts don't shock or offend me, like they seem to others, but they just confuse me... Not many 'old school hardasses' on internet forums that I've come across. If anything I'd say it's often a good opinion to have on hand, despite being a little abrasive at times. Whatever, it's just typing. ;)

put me on ignore.

[MDSection12]

put me on ignore.

Now where's the fun in that? :p

[Gray Blazer]

put me on ignore.

That would be boring.

[Driver8]

you are pretty well clueless....

You are entirely abusive and foul towards me and others. That's a shame for you.

[Driver8]

Why do you bother? I mean seriously, why does someone with such a 'hardened loner' type of attitude spend so much time on an internet forum? I agree with most of your opinions, but the way you present them you almost completely kill any chance of them being received well. I just don't get it... It seems like you'd either work to express yourself a little better or just stop wasting your time on the web... :confused:

Your personality probably fits very well on the trail, and from what I hear you're a stand-up guy to grab a beer with, but it just doesn't seem to translate well into text...

Sorry to say I see it the same way. Needless antagonism in the face of benign differences of opinion. And beer-drinking is overrated, anyhow. ...

[MDSection12]

Can't decide if I want to take my pooch out tonight or not. He gets a bit neurotic when backpacking (though he's only been on multi-day trips so an overnight might be better) and I haven't brought him out since switching to hammocks... :-?

[Lone Wolf]

You are entirely abusive and foul towards me and others. That's a shame for you.

because i say you're pretty well clueless about certain matters? you're too sensitive then

[Driver8]

I agree....the cafers have some great taste in music(young and older alike) ...

The well-stocked and ready-to-rock jukebox is one of the best things about this place!

[Driver8]

because i say you're pretty well clueless about certain matters? you're too sensitive then

Not my job to pry open your eyes, ears and mind, Wolf. You've gotta figure that out for yourself.

[hikerboy57]

enough!!!we're allowed to disagree!!!and theres nothing wrong with being direct sometimes.it takes me 2 pages to say what lone wolf does in a few words.its so easy to put someone on ignore, and a heck of a lot healthier.its the internet, people need to toughen up sometimes.opinions are only words, you can let those words affect you, or you can ignore them. theyre just words, its just posting.and we really do need to move on.

[Mizirlou]

457 post to go..............
Doing my part. Plus I've noticed if you offend someone here, the count goes higher faster. I yield the floor :D

[MDSection12]

enough!!!we're allowed to disagree!!!and theres nothing wrong with being direct sometimes.it takes me 2 pages to say what lone wolf does in a few words.its so easy to put someone on ignore, and a heck of a lot healthier.its the internet, people need to toughen up sometimes.opinions are only words, you can let those words affect you, or you can ignore them. theyre just words, its just posting.and we really do need to move on.
I opened us up for a new topic to argue about; whether or not I should take my dog on the AT tonight. His fur will be wet, paws muddy, and he'll be packin' heat... Discuss. :)

[hikerboy57]

I opened us up for a new topic to argue about; whether or not I should take my dog on the AT tonight. His fur will be wet, paws muddy, and he'll be packin' heat... Discuss. :)
i suggest smoking with your wet dog in a crowded shelter.you may need the heat.

[MDSection12]

i suggest smoking with your wet dog in a crowded shelter.you may need the heat.

I forgot to add; I'm mentally ill, prefer hammocks to tents, and have norovirus.

[Mizirlou]

. . . my dog on the AT tonight. His fur will be wet, paws muddy, and he'll be packin' heat... Discuss. :)
R U hosting a Canine Hiker Feed at the trail head?

[hikerboy57]

I forgot to add; I'm mentally ill, prefer hammocks to tents, and have norovirus.
you can hang your hammock inside the shelter while your wet dog walks over everyones down sleeping bags.
you'll need the heat.
norovirus, noone cares about.we knew about the illness already, as you are here in the cafe.we dont attract healthy minds

[no-name]

Child support emancipation makes me want to quit this meaningless job I have, and go for a few one or two month long section hikes.

[hikerboy57]

Child support emancipation makes me want to quit this meaningless job I have, and go for a few one or two month long section hikes.
my child support legally ended last march. in may my first grandchild was born.
it never ends.
but its all good

[MDSection12]

R U hosting a Canine Hiker Feed at the trail head?

Depends, are we feeding the hikers canines, feeding the hiker's canines or feeding the canine hikers... Or maybe best of all, feeding the canines hikers? :eek:


you can hang your hammock inside the shelter while your wet dog walks over everyones down sleeping bags.
you'll need the heat.
norovirus, noone cares about.we knew about the illness already, as you are here in the cafe.we dont attract healthy minds

I'll need a bottle to pee in. :)

[Mizirlou]

. . .you are here in the cafe.we dont attract healthy minds
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=trying-to-forget
“Forgetting is key to a healthy mind”
Now where was I – oh yeah, eff all y’all.

[Rasty]

I opened us up for a new topic to argue about; whether or not I should take my dog on the AT tonight. His fur will be wet, paws muddy, and he'll be packin' heat... Discuss. :)
i suggest smoking with your wet dog in a crowded shelter.you may need the heat.

A better option is to smoke your wet dog in the shelter. That offends almost everyone.

[hikerboy57]

Depends, are we feeding the hikers canines, feeding the hiker's canines or feeding the canine hikers... Or maybe best of all, feeding the canines hikers? :eek:



I'll need a bottle to pee in. :)
no you wont. youve got the gun

[FarmerChef]

A better option is to smoke your wet dog in the shelter. That offends almost everyone.

Why not let your wet dog smoke?

[MDSection12]

A better option is to smoke your wet dog in the shelter. That offends almost everyone.

Should I use matches, a lighter or a ferro rod for ignition? :-?


no you wont. youve got the gun

No, I think it's wrong to carry a firearm on the AT... My dog is the one packin'. :p

[hikerboy57]

Should I use matches, a lighter or a ferro rod for ignition? :-?



No, I think it's wrong to carry a firearm on the AT... My dog is the one packin'. :p
then you can pee directly on the dog-wet sleeping bags. at least the shelter floor will be kept dry

[Rasty]

A better option is to smoke your wet dog in the shelter. That offends almost everyone.

Why not let your wet dog smoke?

Not cigars. More like smoked salmon.

[hikerboy57]

Not cigars. More like smoked salmon.
smoking salmon leaves a nasty aftertaste in the pipe

[MDSection12]

smoking salmon leaves a nasty aftertaste in the pipe

Not LNT approved.

[Mizirlou]

Should I use matches, a lighter or a ferro rod for ignition? :-?
Why miss an opportunity to offend UL peeps? You should use a Fishing Rod BBQ lighter, 14" long, wt. 1 lb.

[MDSection12]

Why miss an opportunity to offend UL peeps? You should use a Fishing Rod BBQ lighter, 14" long, wt. 1 lb.

I think I'll just use my zippo.

22088

[Drybones]

You are entirely abusive and foul towards me and others. That's a shame for you.

The boy's okay, just never been to finishing school to learn political correctness. Agree or disagree, I like the fact you dont have to guess at what he's saying and he says it in a few words. I'm still chuckling, and visioning, about HM's comment about LW's single finger typing.

[Mizirlou]

. . . I'm still chuckling, and visioning, about HM's comment about LW's single finger typing.
It appears you’re putting words in her mouth. I retrieved the exact (edited) quotation and it is: ”***************”

[Astro]

Do you remember when everybody was going around saying "number nine - number nine - num.............ber............nine".

I actually have stronger memories of "Engine engine number nine, coming down Chicago line". Was a children's song I heard who know how many times in the late 90s, and early 00s.

[Astro]

Just make sure to cook any grasshoppers if your eating them.

Rasty, just curious what happens if you eat raw grasshoppers? :-?

[Rasty]

Just make sure to cook any grasshoppers if your eating them.

Rasty, just curious what happens if you eat raw grasshoppers? :-?

They have parasites that can kill you.

[Astro]

The smithsonian is a collection of museums some of which are quite far away... :p

IMO American History and Air & Space are the best, and they are close to each and the monuments he would probably be interested in.

[FarmerChef]

They have parasites that can kill you.

I've always wanted to try some. They look strangely delicious.22089

[Astro]

And the higher fidelity phonographs later came out with timing lights if you will, you could slow or speed up the rpm's and the tick marks on the turn table would track forwards or backwords through the flashes of lights.

RS, I remember that too. :)

[Astro]

They have parasites that can kill you.

Thanks, wasn't planning on it, but now I know definitely not too.
Great to have a Chef in the house (or Cafe). :)

[Astro]

Wow, finally caught and now I gotta run again. There is no way I will catch up after 5 weeks on the AT, but hey I guess that is one of those things in life that is even better than the Cafe. ;)

[MDSection12]

I'm headed out as well, but just for an overnight. I'll be just north of Harper's Ferry so I'm sure I'll be seeing a lot of thrus... I'm trying to think which shelter they are least likely to be at, still not sure where I'm going. I hate that we have to camp at the sites in MD. Either way better to get out than not at all. :)

[rocketsocks]

The well-stocked and ready-to-rock jukebox is one of the best things about this place!
yeah buddy!....keep em comin

[rocketsocks]

RS, I remember that too. :)
yeah I forgot all about that till this thread started, haven't had a turn table in probably 25 years

[rocketsocks]

I've always wanted to try some. They look strangely delicious.22089

Not unless I was starvin...or "the price was right"..LOL

[rocketsocks]

im pretty sure mentally and emotionally ,we're all the same ageThe smart money says that's the accepted thinking...makes me about 35;):D

[rocketsocks]

The smart money says that's the accepted thinking...makes me about 35;):Dbut I'm growing every day:sun

[rocketsocks]

"Since" when did my sense of humor develop.
oh I don't mean yours...your dry as a desert, hehe:)

[rocketsocks]

Doing my part. Plus I've noticed if you offend someone here, the count goes higher faster. I yield the floor :D
We call that damage control......:D

[rocketsocks]

I opened us up for a new topic to argue about; whether or not I should take my dog on the AT tonight. His fur will be wet, paws muddy, and he'll be packin' heat... Discuss. :)You make him carry the Alcohol....slave driver

[rocketsocks]

R U hosting a Canine Hiker Feed at the trail head?Don't forget the rice....dogs love rice

[Kaptain Kangaroo]

Don't forget the rice....dogs love rice

I like dogs............ But I couldn't eat a whole one......

[atmilkman]

It's called a since of humor I think, I was way more serious about stuff when I was younger (to an extent) then I think as you get older, you kinda laugh and say what the hell, and when you give it up to allow life to happen on life's terms...that when life gets really interesting...good stuffs!:)

This is along the lines of my don't give a s*** attitude.

[rocketsocks]

I like dogs............ But I couldn't eat a whole one......I can eat like 4 dogs with all the fixins, chili cheese, onions......

[rocketsocks]

This is along the lines of my don't give a s*** attitude.Sometimes it's the best we can do!

[atmilkman]

Sometimes it's the best we can do!

That bitchin' and complaining about every little thing will put some years on ya real quick. Takes a toll on the ol' ticker.

[rocketsocks]

That bitchin' and complaining about every little thing will put some years on ya real quick. Takes a toll on the ol' ticker.
heck yeah, stress is the number one killer in my book

[Lone Wolf]

Not my job to pry open your eyes, ears and mind, Wolf. You've gotta figure that out for yourself.

sure kid, whatever that means :rolleyes::)

[Trillium]

I can eat like 4 dogs with all the fixins, chili cheese, onions......I'm hoping my husband brings home 2 from Tony Packo's for me tonight.

[Gray Blazer]

This is a question for the mature crowd. What do you think of Bretton Woods? I'm thinking we might fly to Boston, rent a car a and stay at Bretton Woods for a week. Any body got anything positive to say about BW?

[Gray Blazer]

I'm hoping my husband brings home 2 from Tony Packo's for me tonight.
You all gots some good meat in that there MI. There used to be a place in G'ville that flew it in everyday. I miss Mr. P's Dog House.

[Rasty]

Should I use matches, a lighter or a ferro rod for ignition? :-?
Why miss an opportunity to offend UL peeps? You should use a Fishing Rod BBQ lighter, 14" long, wt. 1 lb.

Too lightweight

[Lone Wolf]

This is a question for the mature crowd. What do you think of Bretton Woods? I'm thinking we might fly to Boston, rent a car a and stay at Bretton Woods for a week. Any body got anything positive to say about BW?

very nice place/area. lotsa hikin' ops.

[Trillium]

You all gots some good meat in that there MI. There used to be a place in G'ville that flew it in everyday. I miss Mr. P's Dog House.Tony Packo's is actually in Toledo, OH. Think about Klinger from MASH who used to talk about it. My husband spends one week a month working in Ohio and on the way home on Friday's he stops and picks up some food. As a matter of fact, he just walked in and has a big bag w/ some coney's for me and some for the neighbors. He also likes the chicken chili from there.

[Deer Hunter]

heck yeah, stress is the number one killer in my book

I agree with you socks. My blood pressure dropped dramatically when I finally made up my mind to quit worrying about stuff at work so much. Do what I can while I'm there and don't worry about it again until tomorrow when I clock in. Before 149/85 After 118/70

[S'more]

Will do S' ... It would be so cool to meet you in person! :)
And you too! We got whalluped with the storm yesterday. lost most of one tree, and a 2nd about to go. my folks and brother have at least a dozen trees down between the two of them. Had to fix the soffit siding where it was torn down, along with internet and cable. At least I have power; some have been out over 24 hrs. (including my parents). yeah first day of summer vacation.

[S'more]

I agree. :)

yes. Ditto! :D

[S'more]

Well storms around here fizzled a bit last night. But got a good one right now over HF. Then we get a break until this evening. Meh.
We got hit hard here.

[FarmerChef]

Ah totally. I think I've watched and re watched almost every episode. Loved MASH even as a youngster. I remember my mon watching it on a tv whose tube had burned out but she still got the sound. She'd laugh and laugh. Great memories. Thanks for bringing em back.

[S'more]

heck of a light show goin on right now! later I'll pull all the yard furniture out of the pool...what the!

did that. sucked. I didnt put them in there, so I wasn't happy to have to get them out. One umbrella demolished,

[S'more]

Northern VA got rocked too. Tornado warnings to boot too. Duck and cover... Skies look to be "clearing" out to the south.

I hid in the basement. Derecho is certainly a tornado without a funnel. scary.

[S'more]

bad company rocks
I had the same thought.

[S'more]

My first 45 was Lemon Pipers "Green Tambourine".

I'm pretty sure my first 45 (that was my REAL choice) was Three Dog Night "Joy to the Word" (Jeremiah was a Bullfrog). OR Mr. Bojangles.

[S'more]

All this talk about 45's and 33's, didn't any of you have 79's. And how many know what those numbers meant.

I thought they were 78's? RPM's (rotations per minute) and I did have some, but weren't really mine, but handed to me. I don't remember what they were. One was RED. Almost orange red. and one was like a transparent red ( I think that was one of the 78's anyway).

[S'more]

78s. they were 78s
WHEW. I thought I had really lost it....


Well, I am talking to myself. When I start answering myself, then I will know.

[S'more]

Remember playing the 45's at 78rpm's. It was Alvin and the Chipmunks.
Fun times :D

[S'more]

I remember playing louie louie slower but still couldn't understand the words.


Hey I just found out what they supposedly said last year.

[S'more]

Is that the one that was supposed to have a secret message if you played it backwards?
yes and what was the message? IF I keep reading I may find out...

[S'more]

Sort of a stone age version of an MP3 playes shuffle? WOW you all had neat toys during the Victorian age.


shut up. ;)

[S'more]

you mean the [Laaaaaa angles sing,(for matty)].........42


I knew you'd have the right answer!

[S'more]

Hey I did graduate from high school in 79, so I guess there were some fond memories there.
ah '79 was a very good year. :cool:

[S'more]

Paul was the dead man. I seem to remember something like he was the only one barefoot crossing the street on an album cover. Also it had a different foot forward than than John, George, and Ringo (but that could have been because he was left handed). That stuff was over 40 years ago, but it is what I think I remember. :confused:


My excuse is I've slept since then. ( Full disclosure: Then could have been this morning)

[S'more]

Irony is that if Ringo goes first, he will outlive them all.

did Ringo come out with a new release recently?

[Mountain Mike]

Yep those bigger fireworks shows always spoil ya.....only fix..... get on the firing line, "it's a blast" ;)

It sure is. I miss doing shows2209022091

[S'more]

im pretty sure mentally and emotionally ,we're all the same age
I'm pretty sure that you're mature for your age :p

[S'more]

Im less mature then I was twenty years ago.

oh my, and if you were, .... never mind.

[S'more]

enough!!!we're allowed to disagree!!!and theres nothing wrong with being direct sometimes.it takes me 2 pages to say what lone wolf does in a few words.its so easy to put someone on ignore, and a heck of a lot healthier.its the internet, people need to toughen up sometimes.opinions are only words, you can let those words affect you, or you can ignore them. theyre just words, its just posting.and we really do need to move on.

yes. and it is just walking. sometimes hard, sometimes not so hard, but walking just the same.

[S'more]

I actually have stronger memories of "Engine engine number nine, coming down Chicago line". Was a children's song I heard who know how many times in the late 90s, and early 00s.

.... if the train runs off the track...

[S'more]

WHEW caught up....

[Deer Hunter]

WHEW caught up....

Lol. Tired?

[atmilkman]

WHEW caught up....

You almost got a whole page to yourself. I was lettin' you have at it. 19 out of 20 ain't bad though.

[Deer Hunter]

You almost got a whole page to yourself. I was lettin' you have at it. 19 out of 20 ain't bad though.

Fogerty Good ATM.

[Mountain Mike]

This is a question for the mature crowd. What do you think of Bretton Woods? I'm thinking we might fly to Boston, rent a car a and stay at Bretton Woods for a week. Any body got anything positive to say about BW?

It's a nice place but $$. The view of the Presidentials can get expensive. Like LW said plenty of great hiking in the area. If you want some variety you might consider staying in North Conway. Decent size town with plenty of restaurants, shopping & hotels. Plenty of waterfalls close to the road to check out, cog railway, or drive up Mt Washington. Ski lifts up Cannon Mt, Loon & Wildcat. Make sure to drive the Kank once & each of the notches. Franconia Ridge can be a nice day hike....

PM if you want more ideas.

[S'more]

Lol. Tired?
Yes. I think i'll go to bed now. :)

[S'more]

You almost got a whole page to yourself. I was lettin' you have at it. 19 out of 20 ain't bad though.

aww gee thanks. 19/20 is pretty good. better than Meatloafs 2/3.

[S'more]

fogerty good atm.

......... :d

[S'more]

It's a nice place but $$. The view of the Presidentials can get expensive. Like LW said plenty of great hiking in the area. If you want some variety you might consider staying in North Conway. Decent size town with plenty of restaurants, shopping & hotels. Plenty of waterfalls close to the road to check out, cog railway, or drive up Mt Washington. Ski lifts up Cannon Mt, Loon & Wildcat. Make sure to drive the Kank once & each of the notches. Franconia Ridge can be a nice day hike....

PM if you want more ideas.


........... +1 .......

[MDSection12]

So... Remember me asking if I should take my dog? Well I did. He rolled in human ****. That's not the worst part; he found it just above the spring. :(

I'm out now, dealing with it.

[MDSection12]

I dare you to walk up to this site though... 'Beware of dog. He smells like ****.'22094

[atmilkman]

So... Remember me asking if I should take my dog? Well I did. He rolled in human ****. That's not the worst part; he found it just above the spring. :(

I'm out now, dealing with it.

Don't ask me how but mine had a way of finding a dead fish. I could swear he was laughing when I'd say what in the hell did you do. I don't know which would be worse.

[MDSection12]

**** is worse. He does both... Owning a dog sucks, but I wouldn't trade it for the world. It must be an illness.

[Mountain Mike]

Don't ask me how but mine had a way of finding a dead fish. I could swear he was laughing when I'd say what in the hell did you do. I don't know which would be worse.

When I lived on Nantucket Island my roommates dog loved rolling in the scallop shells she found in season. Nothing like the smell of rotting shellfish!

[Driver8]

sure kid, whatever that means :rolleyes::)

Whatever. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-c5o7lUcun8

[Astro]

heck yeah, stress is the number one killer in my book

My wife says I do not have high blood pressure or stress, because I give it to other people.. :D

[Astro]

This is a question for the mature crowd. What do you think of Bretton Woods? I'm thinking we might fly to Boston, rent a car a and stay at Bretton Woods for a week. Any body got anything positive to say about BW?

GB, unfortunately I have never been to that "neck of the woods". When I hear someone mention it, economic policy is always the first thing that comes to my mind. ;)

[Astro]

Tony Packo's is actually in Toledo, OH. Think about Klinger from MASH who used to talk about it. My husband spends one week a month working in Ohio and on the way home on Friday's he stops and picks up some food. As a matter of fact, he just walked in and has a big bag w/ some coney's for me and some for the neighbors. He also likes the chicken chili from there.

Klinger used to wear a Toledo Mudhens hat. :)

[Astro]

did Ringo come out with a new release recently?

Don't know. IMHO good sense of humor but not that much musical talent. Story I heard was Paul thought Peter Best was too good looking (did not want competition) so he had him replaced with Ringo. In the later years Paul would redo Ringo's drum work for the albums (to improve the quality). Ringo got mad and thought about quitting, but decided to hang around since the paychecks were good.

[Astro]

WHEW caught up....

WOW! 23 out 25 post, including 14 in a row.

I believe we have been S'mored! :)

[Astro]

aww gee thanks. 19/20 is pretty good. better than Meatloafs 2/3.

Like J.J. Redick at the free throw line. :cool:

[Driver8]

This is a question for the mature crowd. What do you think of Bretton Woods? I'm thinking we might fly to Boston, rent a car a and stay at Bretton Woods for a week. Any body got anything positive to say about BW?

It's smack dab in the middle of the Whites. LW understates - it's a hiking mecca. Tough, gorgeous, rewarding. Views high and low - waterfalls, prominent peaks, nasty notches.

[atmilkman]

My wife says I do not have high blood pressure or stress, because I give it to other people.. :D

That's funny.

[Gray Blazer]

I've hiked up Mt Willey (named for my unfortunate ancestors). Hiked, driven and taken the cog to the top of Washington. I want to show my wife the area.

I was wondering if anybody had stayed at Bretton Woods or is that for fat rich cats who love to play golf (I ain't quite there yet)?

[max patch]

aww gee thanks. 19/20 is pretty good. better than Meatloafs 2/3.

you were typing like a bat outta hell.

[Rasty]

I've hiked up Mt Willey (named for my unfortunate ancestors). Hiked, driven and taken the cog to the top of Washington. I want to show my wife the area.

I was wondering if anybody had stayed at Bretton Woods or is that for fat rich cats who love to play golf (I ain't quite there yet)?

Omni runs really nice hotels. Never stayed at one yet.

[Drybones]

It's smack dab in the middle of the Whites. LW understates - it's a hiking mecca. Tough, gorgeous, rewarding. Views high and low - waterfalls, prominent peaks, nasty notches.

Wish you hadn't made this post...made my feet start itching.

[Storm]

I've hiked up Mt Willey (named for my unfortunate ancestors). Hiked, driven and taken the cog to the top of Washington. I want to show my wife the area.

I was wondering if anybody had stayed at Bretton Woods or is that for fat rich cats who love to play golf (I ain't quite there yet)? Don't have to be fat and rich to play golf. I love it and I am neither. :)

[rocketsocks]

Don't have to be fat and rich to play golf. I love it and I am neither. :)I love going to the driving range, gets out tons of frustration, I just put a mental image of someones face on that little ball, and Whacko! all better!

[atmilkman]

I love going to the driving range, gets out tons of frustration, I just put a mental image of someones face on that little ball, and Whacko! all better!
While we're young!

[rocketsocks]

My wife says I do not have high blood pressure or stress, because I give it to other people.. :D
yeah, I just go to the driving range.....see above:)

[rocketsocks]

While we're young!think I'll hit the range this weekend.....got a few people in my life right now, I mean balls that need Whackin...

[atmilkman]

think I'll hit the range this weekend.....got a few people in my life right now, I mean balls that need Whackin...

Are you or have you been watching the Open?

[rocketsocks]

Are you or have you been watching the Open?No, I do follow along sometimes when I'm around though, I like watching golf on TV, kinda got into golf about ten years ago, then had a had surgurey that side lined me, and only just recently started hittin em again....not a big player though, Prolly played less than 10 times in my whole life....great game though!

[Deer Hunter]

No, I do follow along sometimes when I'm around though, I like watching golf on TV, kinda got into golf about ten years ago, then had a had surgurey that side lined me, and only just recently started hittin em again....not a big player though, Prolly played less than 10 times in my whole life....great game though!

I may go to the driving range once in a while. Like you say, it does help to relieve stress .

[hikerboy57]

i would enjoy golf more if it didnt involve clubs and balls

[Mizirlou]

I hid in the basement. Derecho. . . scary.
This weatherman tried to hide from a 6-legged Derecho
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7F1AhnWAhHc

[Rasty]

i would enjoy golf more if it didnt involve clubs and balls

What's golf?

[Gray Blazer]

Don't have to be fat and rich to play golf. I love it and I am neither. :)

I just never had any friends yet to take me to the golf course. I do play basketball three times a week. I'm the oldest slowest guy out there. Old fat white guy can't jump, but I can sure chase those kids around.

[Rasty]

I just never had any friends yet to take me to the golf course. I do play basketball three times a week. I'm the oldest slowest guy out there. Old fat white guy can't jump, but I can sure chase those kids around.

You have made it to 58 without golf. Dont start because like crack cocaine there is a risk of addiction right away! ;)

[Gray Blazer]

Did you know golf spelled backwards is Flog? Turn me on, dead man.

[Astro]

I love going to the driving range, gets out tons of frustration, I just put a mental image of someones face on that little ball, and Whacko! all better!

In high school I took a girl on a date to the driving range where they provided old clubs for you to use. So we both get a basket of balls and start hitting them. She eventually breaks her club, and I said don't worry about and went back to get another for her. Not too many swings later she breaks that one too. At that point I just said here why don't you let me finish your basket too. We both got a good laugh out of it, but needless to say I never took her to the driving range again.

[atmilkman]

What's golf?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=5cpPtcCTL3k

[rocketsocks]

I just never had any friends yet to take me to the golf course. I do play basketball three times a week. I'm the oldest slowest guy out there. Old fat white guy can't jump, but I can sure chase those kids around.how are you making out with the hand?

[HikerMom58]

Ok soo.. this is my last post in the Cafe. It's been really a lot of FUN.. thanks so much for all the laughs, support and friendship. It's been more than I ever expected. I love you guys (and gals) to the moon and back. :)

I was extremely hurt (still am). The post insinuated that "others" feel negative things about me as well. That's hitting below the belt, causing me to feel so singled out and unsure, now, of all ones "friends". And then, not one person "talked" to me, in the thread, right after "the bomb" was dropped on me. Once "the cat was out of the bag" someone needed to tell me what was up with that. I was just sittin there "holding it". If y'all had told me, kindly, how you were feeling- I would have been very defensive, at first, and then I would have apologized ... the whole thing would have ended well, IMHO.
Just start "talking".... Yeah, y'all were talking alright, just not to me. :eek: Bad HM... to the "corner" with you! Not a "room", HB! ;)
I can't deal with that.... If someone starts something... there needs to be a finish. If I started something- I don't think the proper finish was to bite my head off, spit it out on the floor and walk away... that's just me.

I'm guilty of "finger wagging" at times and more. Shoot me. I'm really sorry about that, I do that, sometimes. It's one of my many faults.

I officially bequeath, my spot, in the dirty dozen, to LW. A perfect fit! :) Embrace the suck for real.

HB... you say that the internet is just words but I remember the time when someone came into the Cafe and told you, you were being a weenie (or something to that affect) for complaining about all the damage & what you were going through when the storm hit LI. It's just words... uh huh! Then, when you called this person on it, instead of "owning it" and apologizing that person blamed their "words" on the fact that they had just been "traumatized" by doing a rescue volunteer job.
Words can sting and hurt in person and on the internet. I know you've heard it said that words can hurt a person more than a physical blow, sometimes. The good thing about "the net" is that we can control the "pain".. love it!! :)

If someone posts offensive stuff, and then hides behind the phrase... "I'm just calling it like it really is" & sayin you are the one that is just being sensitive"... that's BS, sometimes. (there's a more technical word for it... it's called "projecting") It's never the person's fault.. always someone else. Got it! ;)


I do think we should change from it's just talkin to- it's just BS'in. That seems more appropriate, sometimes. :)

Someone "typed" that freakin Ridge Runners are only good for picking up garbage. REALLY? That's irresponsible posting, IMHO. Typing that all shelters and trail magic should be banished on the AT is another example of irresponsible posting on an Appalachian Trail (White Blaze web site) It's what makes the AT the trail it is.. it's different from the other trails. (the good side and the bad side of it) Those naysayers bug me to death. Sorry got a lil side-tracked. :)

I'm not a good fit for this place on so many levels. I've done well for being meee!! :banana

I will be posting on other threads, if something interests me- if I can offer a shuttle or helpful advice, other than that... I will not post on another controversial thread. There's way too many A-holes, that post on those threads. I can't deal, I tried .....FAIL!!

This is a humor thread & my post has been wayyyy too serious. Carry/hike on my friends... I'll always love ya- whether you like it or not ;)
# justshootingstraightfromthehip

Don't bother to respond to what I wrote on this thread - I won't see it! Once I hit the reply button I will never click on this thread again.. that's a promise. I feel most comfortable this way. :) It's all good!!

To any of you out there that are thinking of joining this group of fine peeps!! I highly recommend this place, seriously. They are a fine and extremely funny bunch- they will always be near and dear to my heart, forever!!

From the drama Queen.... HIKERMOM! Take care but mostly have FUN!! If any of you are coming to my area, I want to see you for sure!! The welcome mat is still out for any of you. PM me if you want to talk or make plans for a visit!!

*HUGS*

[Astro]

Don't have to be fat and rich to play golf. I love it and I am neither. :)

Storm, I am really glad you enjoy it. Well I guess I am fat but not rich or a cat, but early one with my competitive nature I could tell golf was going to be an expensive sport for me. I guarantee if I played I would be a lot poorer than I am now. :rolleyes:

[hikerboy57]

In high school I took a girl on a date to the driving range where they provided old clubs for you to use. So we both get a basket of balls and start hitting them. She eventually breaks her club, and I said don't worry about and went back to get another for her. Not too many swings later she breaks that one too. At that point I just said here why don't you let me finish your basket too. We both got a good laugh out of it, but needless to say I never took her to the driving range again.

good thing you didnt take her driving

[Astro]

i would enjoy golf more if it didnt involve clubs and balls

Yeah there is some quote out there about it is just it interrupts a nice walk in the woods.
Personally like you HB, I will just for the walk in the woods. :)

[Rasty]

Yeah there is some quote out there about it is just it interrupts a nice walk in the woods.
Personally like you HB, I will just for the walk in the woods. :)

I've been working in golf clubs for 17 years and have never played the game.

[Astro]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=5cpPtcCTL3k

ATM, awesome! That is the first thing that crossed my mind when I saw that post, and now I didn't have to take the time to search for it.

[Astro]

good thing you didnt take her driving

Now that is another girl and another story, but we won't go there. ;)

[rocketsocks]

Tis a sad day in the cafe:(

[Mountain Mike]

Tis a sad day in the cafe:(
Agree!:(...

[hikerboy57]

every once in a while, its a good idea to step away from here and get out and walk.
one of the benefits of hiking, specifically hiking solo, is no words.
language can be used to communicate, and language can sometimes be divisive.used to hurt.
words can only be hurtful if you empower the speaker by responding to those words.

[Lone Wolf]

Tis a sad day in the cafe:(

why...........?

[Storm]

What's golf?

Some say it derived from the phrase Gentlemen Only, Ladies Forbidden. I sort of doubt that though.

[Sarcasm the elf]

im pretty sure mentally and emotionally ,we're all the same age

That's the impression I got from the hike in January.

[Sarcasm the elf]

So... Remember me asking if I should take my dog? Well I did. He rolled in human ****. That's not the worst part; he found it just above the spring. :(

I'm out now, dealing with it.


I dare you to walk up to this site though... 'Beware of dog. He smells like ****.'22094


That's gross, like I often say, my dog is better about hygiene that a lot of the hikers...

Good looking dog in the photo, was he always brown or is that from the incident?

[S'more]

Ok soo.. this is my last post in the Cafe. ....

*HUGS*

??????? :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:

[hikerboy57]

for hikermom


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41GsS3jldOI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41GsS3jldOI

[hikerboy57]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsfaDdOq1us

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsfaDdOq1us

[hikerboy57]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhe3vb0z7mY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhe3vb0z7mY

[hikerboy57]

we love you hiker mom!!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgw_yprN_-w

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgw_yprN_-w

[hikerboy57]

hikermom, i also remember the time after the sandy when i got into it a bit with lone wolf.a few days later fidjit and dot.com offered to come from texas to help with the relief effort. my response was to tell them not to come, that there were people in their own backyard that probably needed as much if not more help than some of our own.they are true trail angels in every sense, but lone wolfs words did have an effect upon my thinking.it hurt a bit at the time, nbut there was truth in some of what he had said.

you see we all like to hear what we want to hear, and it ruffles our egos when someone doesnt agree with us. the key is to get beyond ego, and stop listening to anyone but your own heart, regardless of what comments are made.beyond the ego, we are all the same.made of the same stuff.and again, opinions are opinions, nothing more. any one persons opinion is equally valid.and sometimes mine are wrong. every persons reality is subjective to their life experience and colored by their own personal journeys.the trail changes whether we want it to or not. everyone who contributes here on whiteblaze loves this trail, and as we are a rather large community, we have different visions of what we think the trail should be, most of which do not jibe with reality.
but at the end of the day, we share that common bond, and at the end of the day its all good.

lifes too short to worry about crap like this.
spread the joy!

[Trillium]

I'm pretty sure my first 45 (that was my REAL choice) was Three Dog Night "Joy to the Word" (Jeremiah was a Bullfrog). OR Mr. Bojangles.One of my first concerts was Three Dog Night at Cobo Hall.

[Mizirlou]

you can check out any time you like, but you can never leave....

I like this.....

Get back in the game.

[Rasty]

Some say it derived from the phrase Gentlemen Only, Ladies Forbidden. I sort of doubt that though.

It's called Golf because S..t was already taken!

[Deer Hunter]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=5cpPtcCTL3k


I remember watching this when I was younger, ATM. Thanks for posting. Enjoyed it again.

[hikerboy57]

It's called Golf because S..t was already taken!
who would want to walk for miles all day hitting a ball around?
its easier to just walk for miles.

[Kaptain Kangaroo]

who would want to walk for miles all day hitting a ball around?
its easier to just walk for miles.

The traditional description of golf is "A good walk spoiled"

[hikerboy57]

The traditional description of golf is "A good walk spoiled"
my father in law taught me to play. he said dont ever get good at it. the better you get, the more it sucks

[Storm]

It's called Golf because S..t was already taken!


who would want to walk for miles all day hitting a ball around?
its easier to just walk for miles.


The traditional description of golf is "A good walk spoiled"


my father in law taught me to play. he said dont ever get good at it. the better you get, the more it sucks

Pretty obvious you guys are no fun at all. :)

[hikerboy57]

Pretty obvious you guys are no fun at all. :)
if i have a choice between playing golf and taking a walk in the woods..i hate having to find the ball after i hit it. if they could leave out the part about hitting the ball, id be fine with it

[Rasty]

It's called Golf because S..t was already taken!


who would want to walk for miles all day hitting a ball around?
its easier to just walk for miles.


The traditional description of golf is "A good walk spoiled"


my father in law taught me to play. he said dont ever get good at it. the better you get, the more it sucks

Pretty obvious you guys are no fun at all. :)

I'm supposed to learn how to play golf this year for work. I just don't have much desire to hit the ball. I guess I'm weird.

[Rasty]

The traditional description of golf is "A good walk spoiled"
my father in law taught me to play. he said dont ever get good at it. the better you get, the more it sucks

He was a wise man!

[rocketsocks]

why...........?
Trick question.

[hikerboy57]

I'm supposed to learn how to play golf this year for work. I just don't have much desire to hit the ball. I guess I'm weird.
something about hitting a ball that cant go anywhere or do anything to protect itself and whack!!
balls have feelings too

[Rasty]

I'm supposed to learn how to play golf this year for work. I just don't have much desire to hit the ball. I guess I'm weird.
something about hitting a ball that cant go anywhere or do anything to protect itself and whack!!
balls have feelings too

Maybe your balls! :D

[hikerboy57]

Maybe your balls! :D
especially my balls. smack your own balls

[Rasty]

Maybe your balls! :D
especially my balls. smack your own balls

I'm not stupid. Just insensitive.

[hikerboy57]

I'm not stupid. Just insensitive.
there are creams for that.
a balm, maybe

[Rasty]

I'm not stupid. Just insensitive.
there are creams for that.
a balm, maybe

I'll leave that alone

[Lone Wolf]

hikermom, i also remember the time after the sandy when i got into it a bit with lone wolf.a few days later fidjit and dot.com offered to come from texas to help with the relief effort. my response was to tell them not to come, that there were people in their own backyard that probably needed as much if not more help than some of our own.they are true trail angels in every sense, but lone wolfs words did have an effect upon my thinking.it hurt a bit at the time, nbut there was truth in some of what he had said.

you see we all like to hear what we want to hear, and it ruffles our egos when someone doesnt agree with us. the key is to get beyond ego, and stop listening to anyone but your own heart, regardless of what comments are made.beyond the ego, we are all the same.made of the same stuff.and again, opinions are opinions, nothing more. any one persons opinion is equally valid.and sometimes mine are wrong. every persons reality is subjective to their life experience and colored by their own personal journeys.the trail changes whether we want it to or not. everyone who contributes here on whiteblaze loves this trail, and as we are a rather large community, we have different visions of what we think the trail should be, most of which do not jibe with reality.
but at the end of the day, we share that common bond, and at the end of the day its all good.

lifes too short to worry about crap like this.
spread the joy!
and i admit my insensitivity. sorry.

[rocketsocks]

Now can we all talk about putters :D. I can be a big putter!

[Rasty]

Now can we all talk about putters :D. I can be a big putter!

You look more like a pitching wedge

[Lone Wolf]

i golf twiced per week

[rocketsocks]

You look more like a pitching wedgeI'm a pitcher not a catcher


i golf twiced per weekI'm master of my domain

[Astro]

Hey at least in golf the ball stays still unit you hit it. In baseball you have to hit a moving ball at varying speeds and movement.

[Rasty]

i golf twiced per week

We have members that play 300 rounds per year. That a full time job. I think I would like the game but I'm already at work 65 to 70 hours per week. If I added any more time at work my wife might get upset.

[Rasty]

Hey at least in golf the ball stays still unit you hit it. In baseball you have to hit a moving ball at varying speeds and movement.

Depends on how many beers you have at the turn between the 9th and 10th holes

[Gray Blazer]

and i admit my insensitivity. sorry.
You're a good man. I'll let you buy me a beer next time I'm in Dumbasskiss. :D

[Gray Blazer]

RocketSocks, thanks for asking about the hand. I call the hand Dr on Monday for an EMG nerve test. I've been building up my arm and hand. I've played my sax for a week now. It was depressing the first night, but I actually thought I sounded pretty good tonight. I'm going to keep it up cuz the hand used to have good strength just from playing. I went swimming today and that seems to help.

[Gray Blazer]

I for one will miss Hiker Mom. Her enthusiasm is infectious. The cafe will not be the same.

[rocketsocks]

RocketSocks, thanks for asking about the hand. I call the hand Dr on Monday for an EMG nerve test. I've been building up my arm and hand. I've played my sax for a week now. It was depressing the first night, but I actually thought I sounded pretty good tonight. I'm going to keep it up cuz the hand used to have good strength just from playing. I went swimming today and that seems to help.good to hear...they'll fix ya up, pretty routine these days if it's a carpal tunnel release, mine worked like a charm.

[Sarcasm the elf]

Today's fun hiking tip: It is inadvisable to leave a banana in the front pocket of your daypack and then forget about it for two weeks.

[Astro]

RocketSocks, thanks for asking about the hand. I call the hand Dr on Monday for an EMG nerve test. I've been building up my arm and hand. I've played my sax for a week now. It was depressing the first night, but I actually thought I sounded pretty good tonight. I'm going to keep it up cuz the hand used to have good strength just from playing. I went swimming today and that seems to help.

GB, swimming really is helpful for a lot of things. Especially in salt water. Good luck with the continued improvement.

[Deer Hunter]

GB, swimming really is helpful for a lot of things. Especially in salt water. Good luck with the continued improvement.

Ditto.............

[Deer Hunter]

Today's fun hiking tip: It is inadvisable to leave a banana in the front pocket of your daypack and then forget about it for two weeks.

Lol. I can see where that would be a problem.

[Deer Hunter]

I for one will miss Hiker Mom. Her enthusiasm is infectious. The cafe will not be the same.

+1............

[hikerboy57]

happy fathers day

[rocketsocks]

happy fathers day
and to you too!

[MDSection12]

That's gross, like I often say, my dog is better about hygiene that a lot of the hikers...

Good looking dog in the photo, was he always brown or is that from the incident?

LOL

He's always brown... I had to bathe him four times yesterday then bleach most of my gear. I'm worried I may have contaminated something... Or that the spring may be contaminated. :eek:

[Storm]

i golf twiced per week

I got a membership at a local "cheap" course this year and have been golfing 3 or 4 days a week. Been wimping out and not carrying my clubs though.

[Sarcasm the elf]

I got a membership at a local "cheap" course this year and have been golfing 3 or 4 days a week. Been wimping out and not carrying my clubs though.

Does that qualify as slack packing?

[atmilkman]

I got a membership at a local "cheap" course this year and have been golfing 3 or 4 days a week. Been wimping out and not carrying my clubs though.

Are you walking and using a pull cart?

[Storm]

Does that qualify as slack packing?
The way I play it would be considered slack hacking.

Are you walking and using a pull cart?
My partner in the league won't walk so I ride that day but yes, I have a pull cart.

[Trillium]

I for one will miss Hiker Mom. Her enthusiasm is infectious. The cafe will not be the same.


+1............

+2............

[atmilkman]

+2............

+3........

[atmilkman]

The way I play it would be considered slack hacking.

My partner in the league won't walk so I ride that day but yes, I have a pull cart.

Used to have a Play Day cart. It was the best. Used to play 3-4 times a week religiously. This time of year in FL we used to get crazy deals. All the golf you could play in a day. Sometimes we'd get in 54 holes. Could always shoot at least a 95 but broke 90 pretty regular usually right around 87. Learned a long time ago there ain't nothin' wrong with bogey golf. On any given day you can take 100 average golfers and only about half of them if that are gonna break 100. Only about 20 are gonna break 90 and only about 3 are gonna break 80. And that's playing by the rules, the real rules.

[Storm]

Used to have a Play Day cart. It was the best. Used to play 3-4 times a week religiously. This time of year in FL we used to get crazy deals. All the golf you could play in a day. Sometimes we'd get in 54 holes. Could always shoot at least a 95 but broke 90 pretty regular usually right around 87. Learned a long time ago there ain't nothin' wrong with bogey golf. On any given day you can take 100 average golfers and only about half of them if that are gonna break 100. Only about 20 are gonna break 90 and only about 3 are gonna break 80. And that's playing by the rules, the real rules.
Our course is not as groomed as we would like so we usually play you can "fluff" up your lie a little. I like to play by the rules and usually shoot in the low 90's from the white tees. My lowest score ever was an 80. I have shot par one time on 9 holes. Never had an eagle yet or a hole in one but still hopeful.

[Storm]

+3........

Count me in.