hikerboys cyber cafe

[Astro]

I will be her sherpa!!!!

See, I knew we could find a volunteer!

[Astro]

when are you leaving?

Sunday morning. Already in NC.

[Astro]

Hi Astro, when are you leaving.....and have a good one

Thanks RS.

[hikerboy57]

Sunday morning. Already in NC.
have a great time!!slow and steady wins the race

[Astro]

Overloads X had a sticker on his truck Thanks lew.........he told his kids he meant an English Toilet:banana:banana:banana, but, my name is Lou, I've heard all the jokes...I kept thinking..huhm:-?, something isn't right. Later we googled English Toilet......L-O-O............. ah.....daddy spelled it wrong!

Coach, may help explain why he could not keep the awesome woman you now have! :)

[Deer Hunter]

Yes, and in NC. Spent day with my dad at VA hospital. Take off Sunday morning.

Ok. Call or text if you need anything. :)

[rocketsocks]

Breaking news...

The scum bag that broke into a house and beat the crap out of a NJ Women has been arrested...that footage was sickening to watch, sickening!

[Astro]

have a great time!!slow and steady wins the race

"Slow and steady" that's me. HB, Thanks for all of the positive words of encouragement and also giving us a great place to hang out when we are not out hiking.

[hikerboy57]

Oa, what kind are they that can not handle the rocks?
Want to make sure I do not buy any of them.
saucony mud slippers

[Astro]

Ok. Call or text if you need anything. :)

DH, thanks in advance and I will text you as I get closer.

[hikerboy57]

"Slow and steady" that's me. HB, Thanks for all of the positive words of encouragement and also giving us a great place to hang out when we are not out hiking.
you ever get up this way, you look me up

[Astro]

Well, I finally caught up in the Cafe, perhaps for the last time until August (got a lot to do over the next day). I see that I have already fallen out of the Fantastic Five and may not even be in the Dirty Dozen by the time I get back. But hey I get to go hiking so I will take that tradeoff. :)

[hikerboy57]

Well, I finally caught up in the Cafe, perhaps for the last time until August (got a lot to do over the next day). I see that I have already fallen out of the Fantastic Five and may not even be in the Dirty Dozen by the time I get back. But hey I get to go hiking so I will take that tradeoff. :)
id trade places with you any day

[Astro]

you ever get up this way, you look me up

Will do, probably 2015, but it gives me something to look forward too. :cool:

[rocketsocks]

Well, I finally caught up in the Cafe, perhaps for the last time until August (got a lot to do over the next day). I see that I have already fallen out of the Fantastic Five and may not even be in the Dirty Dozen by the time I get back. But hey I get to go hiking so I will take that tradeoff. :)I bequeath you all my posts, they mean nothing to me...I'd rather be hiking.

and on that note...later

[Water Rat]

Well, I finally caught up in the Cafe, perhaps for the last time until August (got a lot to do over the next day). I see that I have already fallen out of the Fantastic Five and may not even be in the Dirty Dozen by the time I get back. But hey I get to go hiking so I will take that tradeoff. :)

Congratulations and have a safe and fun hike!!! :D

[Mountain Mike]

Have fin Astro. You will be missed. I'd say hurry back, but I'd rather be hiking too!

[Water Rat]

So many DYI backpacking projects, so little time (at the moment) to test them! AACCCKKKKK!! Less than a month... Then, I can go play on the trail.

[Astro]

Congratulations and have a safe and fun hike!!! :D

Thanks WR, and to think one of the reasons I really first got on a roll of posting in the Cafe because I wanted you to make me a cumberbund (or however you spell those things).

[Astro]

Have fin Astro. You will be missed. I'd say hurry back, but I'd rather be hiking too!

MM, Thanks, I am sure I will have fun.

[Water Rat]

Thanks WR, and to think one of the reasons I really first got on a roll of posting in the Cafe because I wanted you to make me a cumberbund (or however you spell those things).

Hey - You scamper on up this way and I will make you a cummerbund! ;)

Oh, I will be able to say I helped him get his start as a poho! :D

[Rasty]

Where is everyone? I work all day and the cafe is closed up for the night? :D

[hikerboy57]

dont know. no train wreck, no hikermom, no smores,no trillium.where are all the babes?
heck where are all the dudes?

[hikerboy57]

even water rat left.

[hikerboy57]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XErftbBE_5Q

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XErftbBE_5Q

[Astro]

Where is everyone? I work all day and the cafe is closed up for the night? :D

Trying to finish up the grading for my last class, but will try to pop in and out for a while tonight.

[Astro]

So, Rasty when is your next trip to NH?

[Rasty]

So, Rasty when is your next trip to NH?

In NH now but working 9 days out of 9 so no chance to do any hiking except for a possible day hike on Wednesday.

[Astro]

Rasty, saw a car today with UNCW bumper sticker. I assume it was Wilmington, which made me think of you for what it is worth.

[Astro]

In NH now but working 9 days out of 9 so no chance to do any hiking except for a possible day hike on Wednesday.

Well make the most of what you got, and may you can get more out of the next trip. You appeared to be getting some nice ones in on your last few trips.

[Rasty]

In NH now but working 9 days out of 9 so no chance to do any hiking except for a possible day hike on Wednesday.

Well make the most of what you got, and may you can get more out of the next trip. You appeared to be getting some nice ones in on your last few trips.

I got lucky with weather and having a day off each week on the last two trips. I got paid to hike four days in the Whites.

UNCW is Wilmington! Go Seahawks or something like that.

[Astro]

We have not had cable at home for about 8 years now, so my children are watching Johnny Bravo right now (at my Dad's house). He is definitely a classic and something I will admit I missed.

[Rasty]

I'm at the hotel. I should be responding to work emails but I'm calling in sick tonight.

[Wise Old Owl]

i have 1806.12345 posts on this thread does that make me a POHO?

[Wise Old Owl]

I'm at the hotel. I should be responding to work emails but I'm calling in sick tonight.

No success with the house?

[Astro]

i have 1806.12345 posts on this thread does that make me a POHO?

Yes WOO, you are one of us. :)

[Driver8]

And 6 for whoever else


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=uke1B0FpIZ8

[Sarcasm the elf]

Meow......

[Rasty]

No success with the house?

I'm working in NH and staying at a hotel every day. I've been in hotels more then home the last two months.

[Sarcasm the elf]

I'm working in NH and staying at a hotel every day. I've been in hotels more then home the last two months.

You should have conned your employer into paying for you to stay in the huts. ;)

[Sarcasm the elf]

Only 709 more posts until 45,000

[Sarcasm the elf]

I keep misreading one of today's threads as Grand Trunk Railroad.

[Sarcasm the elf]

Do I get a prize for four in a row? I think it's a personal record.

[Sarcasm the elf]

Five.......

[Sarcasm the elf]

Four......

[Sarcasm the elf]

Three.....

[Sarcasm the elf]

Two.......

[Rasty]

You should have conned your employer into paying for you to stay in the huts. ;)

The huts are too expensive compared to the Radisson.

[Sarcasm the elf]

Zero! (I miscounted)

1000 posts in the cafe!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y99m687j58k&sns=em

[Sarcasm the elf]

And I'm still in the sweet sixteen!

[Sarcasm the elf]

At this point I'd have to win the lottery to be able to do a thru, but if it happens, I think a good trail name would be "Sobo Poho"

[Sarcasm the elf]

http://6dollar.threadpitinc.netdna-cdn.com/images/D/NEW_Silly_Walks_T_SHIRT_detail.jpg

[Sarcasm the elf]

I'm starting t feel like Astro or S'more

[Sarcasm the elf]

Except that Astro is going to get to actually hike this year...

[BirdBrain]

And I'm still in the sweet sixteen!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1P6KrIcIbY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1P6KrIcIbY

[Driver8]

The huts are too expensive compared to the Radisson.

Really? They're a bargain considering their location and logistics. Skipping weekends and holidays, if possible, helps.

[Driver8]

Dumb question: how do you find out how many posts you have in a thread? And how many others have?

[Sarcasm the elf]

http://8.media.bustedtees.cvcdn.com/a/-/bustedtees.980a7e9a-84ea-4960-8f66-a8152a6a.gif

[Deer Hunter]

Dumb question: how do you find out how many posts you have in a thread? And how many others have?


click on todays posts, find the cafe thread and click on replies.

[Sarcasm the elf]

Dumb question: how do you find out how many posts you have in a thread? And how many others have?

Hi Chris, When you do a forum search, such as clicking on "Today's Posts" the second column in the results will be "replies" click on the number of replies and it will launch a window listing the reply count.

[Sarcasm the elf]

click on todays posts, find the cafe thread and click on replies.

Yeah that..

[BirdBrain]

Dumb question: how do you find out how many posts you have in a thread? And how many others have?

Click on "Today's posts", find the thread you are curious about, and click on the "replies" number just to the left of where is lists who posted last.

My next post completes my Café cyber hike.

[BirdBrain]

0123456789

[Sarcasm the elf]

Click on "Today's posts", find the thread you are curious about, and click on the "replies" number just to the left of where is lists who posted last.

My next post completes my Café cyber hike.

In what ways do you feel that you have changed as an individual since you started your cyber hike? How much weight have you lot? How many pairs of shoes have you gone through? Did you find the cyberDoyle quaint, or did you think it was a dump?

[Sarcasm the elf]

Just wondering, if money were no object, then what kind of sewing machine would you use on your 3oz grand trunk tyvek jacket just before a they hike?

[Sarcasm the elf]

Four more..

[Sarcasm the elf]

Before....

[Sarcasm the elf]

I am .......

[Sarcasm the elf]

Tied with..

[Sarcasm the elf]

Grey Blazer...

[rocketsocks]

what's up Elf, ya goin for a record?

[rocketsocks]

Click on "Today's posts", find the thread you are curious about, and click on the "replies" number just to the left of where is lists who posted last.

My next post completes my Café cyber hike.what's that mean BB, are you done hear? or are you going real hiking?

[Sarcasm the elf]

Today's driving music:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szkmivRWegU&sns=em

[Sarcasm the elf]

what's up Elf, ya goin for a record?

I'm just going for a run of the mill post tear, I can't compete with you folks for records.

[rocketsocks]

what's that mean BB, are you done hear? or are you going real hiking?Never mind, I see it now...2,186= Nicely done!


I'm just going for a run of the mill post tear, I can't compete with you folks for records.hey I'll sell ya all mine..."penny a post....ain't no one keepin score"

[rocketsocks]

I'm just going for a run of the mill post tear, I can't compete with you folks for records.It's really not all that hard to do, you just have to be a loser and have no thing going on in your life worth doing that's remotely better:D...most of the time...or your just waiting around for the next hike, like me:)

killin time, no time to kill

[rocketsocks]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjmHtbcD8sg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjmHtbcD8sg

[Driver8]

Thanks, guys, for the info. Never knew that! I'm 21st on the list. Does that mean a free beer for me? ;)

[rocketsocks]

Thanks, guys, for the info. Never knew that! I'm 21st on the list. Does that mean a free beer for me? ;)
yep...............22283

[illabelle]

Thanks, guys, for the info. Never knew that! I'm 21st on the list. Does that mean a free beer for me? ;)

Well, I ain't last on the list any more. I guess I can have a glass of water. :)

Funny reading the Elf's serial posting this morning. Maybe I'll do something like that one day.

[hikerboy57]

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*


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PldQczB_VSshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PldQczB_VSs

[atmilkman]

I'm working in NH and staying at a hotel every day. I've been in hotels more then home the last two months.
I've noticed that. Starts out sounding exotic or luxurious or whatever you want to call it but it gets old.

[atmilkman]

Zero! (I miscounted)

1000 posts in the cafe!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y99m687j58k&sns=em
Congrats Elf. Now you really are one of "them". (As if you weren't already)

[Wise Old Owl]

Thanks, guys, for the info. Never knew that! I'm 21st on the list. Does that mean a free beer for me? ;)


The End must be here,,, He wants a free beer!

[Astro]

You should have conned your employer into paying for you to stay in the huts. ;)

If anyone could pull that off, it would be Rasty! :)

[Astro]

Two.......

Elf, that countdown was creative.

[Astro]

Except that Astro is going to get to actually hike this year...

Counting down the hours, 18, and nearly half of those I will be sleeping. :)

[Astro]

Thanks, guys, for the info. Never knew that! I'm 21st on the list. Does that mean a free beer for me? ;)

Maybe a cyber one. ;)

[Astro]

5 in a row for FC

[Astro]

Sorry about that BB, I missed you on 4.

[Astro]

I've noticed that. Starts out sounding exotic or luxurious or whatever you want to call it but it gets old.

Better NH than China. China was exciting at first, but after a while it did get old.

[Astro]

8 in a row (over like 7 hours), everybody must be out hiking.

[rocketsocks]

8 in a row (over like 7 hours), everybody must be out hiking.I wish, but i am getting ready to cut out.

Astro have a good one should I mis ya...are you gonna be keeping in touch while on the trail..or are you out for good?

[Astro]

RS, Thanks, pretty much out after tonight. Probably try to drop in a little when I hit town or hostel every 5 days or so.

[rocketsocks]

RS, Thanks, pretty much out after tonight. Probably try to drop in a little when I hit town or hostel every 5 days or so.Cool, you have a good one Astro, always a pleasure.

[atmilkman]

RS, Thanks, pretty much out after tonight. Probably try to drop in a little when I hit town or hostel every 5 days or so.

Have a good time Astro. Yes do try and stop in and let us know how it's going.

[Astro]

Have a good time Astro. Yes do try and stop in and let us know how it's going.

Will do ATM

[Rasty]

You should have conned your employer into paying for you to stay in the huts. ;)

If anyone could pull that off, it would be Rasty! :)

Apparently they actually look at expense reports. Just found out I have Monday off. Where in the Whites should I go?

[atmilkman]

Apparently they actually look at expense reports. Just found out I have Monday off. Where in the Whites should I go?

Maybe go moon the train.

[Astro]

Apparently they actually look at expense reports. Just found out I have Monday off. Where in the Whites should I go?

No matter what you pick, I am sure it will be good. :)

[Rasty]

Apparently they actually look at expense reports. Just found out I have Monday off. Where in the Whites should I go?

Maybe go moon the train.

I could do that in Manchester!

[Rasty]

Apparently they actually look at expense reports. Just found out I have Monday off. Where in the Whites should I go?

No matter what you pick, I am sure it will be good. :)

I'm thinking about Madison.

[hikerboy57]

go rock climbing n n.conway catheral ledge and white horse ledge are both outstanding.there are a few outfitters in n conway you can sign up with, they provide the gear, bring you out for the day.

[Astro]

Y'all are going to have to pick up the tempo to make 50K

[Water Rat]

Just wondering, if money were no object, then what kind of sewing machine would you use on your 3oz grand trunk tyvek jacket just before a they hike?

If you find out...let me know! :D

[max patch]

Just wondering, if money were no object, then what kind of sewing machine would you use on your 3oz grand trunk tyvek jacket just before a they hike?

If money was no object then I'd pay a seamstress to do it.

[Driver8]

Apparently they actually look at expense reports. Just found out I have Monday off. Where in the Whites should I go?

Madison/Adams/Jefferson. Just don't use the Valley Way - apparently viewless until the scrub. There are several waterfall routes near it which would be better, if you like waterfalls, and if you want a stern test, go up King Ravine on Adams or Castle/Castle Ravine on Jeff.

[hikerboy57]

king ravine is not a very easy day hike, neither is castle ravine although they are both awesome trails.great gully trail is cool too with a couple hairy scrambles. valley way happens to be pretty nice,views are great but so is the forest but i really love the amphibranch trail as an alternative to valley way. anyway those ravine trails are best done as an overnight to either madison hut or one of the rmc camps like the perch or crag camp. they are all difficult trails and steep.
there are some nice loops you can do out of appalachia. some nice falls, and a bit less travelled than franconia and the presis

[illabelle]

:-? ............ I think that illabelle is a really fun nice person!

yes!
I'm
really
fun
and
nice
and
i'm
a
person!!

(wish i'd seen this post a couple days ago) :(

[Astro]

If money was no object then I'd pay a seamstress to do it.

+1 to MP on that one.

[Astro]

No sign of Oz tonight, think he might be sleeping in the woods? :-?

[hikerboy57]

No sign of Oz tonight, think he might be sleeping in the woods? :-?
theres about a 1in5 chance

[coach lou]

No sign of Oz tonight, think he might be sleeping in the woods? :-?

Allentown Shelter, w/ IM & AA

[Astro]

Allentown Shelter, w/ IM & AA

Must not have been a steak house or pub nearby.

[Rasty]

No sign of Oz tonight, think he might be sleeping in the woods? :-?
theres about a 1in5 chance

I have the same % of bag nights when I'm supposed to be working!

[Rasty]

king ravine is not a very easy day hike, neither is castle ravine although they are both awesome trails.great gully trail is cool too with a couple hairy scrambles. valley way happens to be pretty nice,views are great but so is the forest but i really love the amphibranch trail as an alternative to valley way. anyway those ravine trails are best done as an overnight to either madison hut or one of the rmc camps like the perch or crag camp. they are all difficult trails and steep.
there are some nice loops you can do out of appalachia. some nice falls, and a bit less travelled than franconia and the presis

I will check it out tonight.

[hikerboy57]

hey astro are you planning any aquablazing on your hike?--ITS CHEATING,YOU KNOW.

you're not gonna cheat now, are you?

[coach lou]

Must not have been a steak house or pub nearby.

Pizza delivery Maybe?

[rocketsocks]

hey astro are you planning any aquablazing on your hike?--ITS CHEATING,YOU KNOW.

you're not gonna cheat now, are you?personally I'd cheat...but that's me.

[Astro]

hey astro are you planning any aquablazing on your hike?--ITS CHEATING,YOU KNOW.

you're not gonna cheat now, are you?

No, it might take me 6 years, but I "plan" to walk by every white blaze with my pack on my back. :)

[Astro]

Pizza delivery Maybe?

Now I am in to pizza, and fortunately since I have ever been to NYC, I am not that picky about the style or company that makes it.

[Astro]

personally I'd cheat...but that's me.

Hey everybody gets to hike their own hike, and to each his (her) own journey to enjoy.

[rocketsocks]

No, it might take me 6 years, but I "plan" to walk by every white blaze with my pack on my back. :)Don't blame ya...I'd do that to, but if I did feel like going aquablazing...then I'd do that as well, and not give it another thought....but that's me:)

[rocketsocks]

Hey everybody gets to hike their own hike, and to each his (her) own journey to enjoy.
101% agree...to each their own.

[Astro]

Well I am calling it a night (leaving at 6am to get to Hot Springs). I wish you all well on hitting the 50K before the anniversary, I know you can do it! :)

[hikerboy57]

No, it might take me 6 years, but I "plan" to walk by every white blaze with my pack on my back. :)
good to have a "plan".
hope you have a great hike.

[Astro]

Don't blame ya...I'd do that to, but if I did feel like going aquablazing...then I'd do that as well, and not give it another thought....but that's me:)

Canoeing is fun too, and I have done a few trips. But plenty of that around where I live. If I make the effort to get over to the AT, I am gonna hike.

[rocketsocks]

Well I am calling it a night (leaving at 6am to get to Hot Springs). I wish you all well on hitting the 50K before the anniversary, I know you can do it! :)well again, Astro you have a good one, and do stay safe out there, look forward to hearing from ya whenever.

[rocketsocks]

Canoeing is fun too, and I have done a few trips. But plenty of that around where I live. If I make the effort to get over to the AT, I am gonna hike.
Sounds like a plan.:sun

[Astro]

good to have a "plan".
hope you have a great hike.

Thanks again HB. The key thing I learned from my years as project manager is to have a plan, but then be ready to make adjustments as you face reality in the execution.

[hikerboy57]

Hey everybody gets to hike their own hike, and to each his (her) own journey to enjoy.

its all good

[Astro]

Really gone this time. Thanks for all the positive words of encouragement, and keep on posting. :)

[rocketsocks]

Really gone this time. Thanks for all the positive words of encouragement, and keep on posting. :)Wait...one more thing:D...

[rocketsocks]

e-gads i hate long good bye's

[hikerboy57]

Thanks again HB. The key thing I learned from my years as project manager is to have a plan, but then be ready to make adjustments as you face reality in the execution.
great to have a plan, but the bottom line is you just take it a day at a time, take what the trail gives you that day, the miles come on their own as soon as you stop worrying about them.
have fun

[hikerboy57]

Wait...one more thing:D...
before you go.......

[rocketsocks]

before you go.......I think he really left this time

[Teacher & Snacktime]

Oz is sleeping in a shelter outside of Hamburg, PA...if I'm reading Army Ant's journal correctly.

[rocketsocks]

Oz is sleeping in a shelter outside of Hamburg, PA...if I'm reading Army Ant's journal correctly.yeah, but his heart's in town:D

[Rasty]

Oz is sleeping in a shelter outside of Hamburg, PA...if I'm reading Army Ant's journal correctly.yeah, but his heart's in town:D

Fried Chicken and Beer are in towns.

[rocketsocks]

Fried Chicken and Beer are in towns.yep, I'm a townie my own self.

[Sarcasm the elf]

hey astro are you planning any aquablazing on your hike?--ITS CHEATING,YOU KNOW.

you're not gonna cheat now, are you?

I checked with some river rats and they say that ditching your canoe to hike for a while is cheating.

[Sarcasm the elf]

Well I am calling it a night (leaving at 6am to get to Hot Springs). I wish you all well on hitting the 50K before the anniversary, I know you can do it! :)

You had better bring a SAP so that you that you can do on trail cafe postings!

Enjoy the hike! :sun

[rocketsocks]

I checked with some river rats and they say that ditching your canoe to hike for a while is cheating.
I would never white blaze it if I was canoeing.....even if I had to resuply off river, I would carry that canoe to town.:D

[Sarcasm the elf]

I would never white blaze it if I was canoeing.....even if I had to resuply off river, I would carry that canoe to town.:D

Brilliant! Like Astro said, it's good to have a plan!

[rocketsocks]

Hannibal Smith too~ the A team

[illabelle]

I would never white blaze it if I was canoeing.....even if I had to resuply off river, I would carry that canoe to town.:D

Seems to me that if you paint a white blaze on that canoe, you could do both.

[rocketsocks]

Seems to me that if you paint a white blaze on that canoe, you could do both.


ohhhhh:-?:cool::)

[max patch]

Ferry across the Kennebec. Look closely.

http://www.trailgallery.com/photos/5302/tj5302_080108_181316_369779.jpg

[rocketsocks]

Ferry across the Kennebec. Look closely.

http://www.trailgallery.com/photos/5302/tj5302_080108_181316_369779.jpgPerfect.....

[Driver8]

king ravine is not a very easy day hike, neither is castle ravine although they are both awesome trails.great gully trail is cool too with a couple hairy scrambles. valley way happens to be pretty nice,views are great but so is the forest but i really love the amphibranch trail as an alternative to valley way. anyway those ravine trails are best done as an overnight to either madison hut or one of the rmc camps like the perch or crag camp. they are all difficult trails and steep.
there are some nice loops you can do out of appalachia. some nice falls, and a bit less travelled than franconia and the presis

True for most hikers, but I factored in that it's Rasty, who went up Tuck's, off trail, with spring snow and ice. I reckon he could get up any of those and down an easier route such as Airline or Howker Ridge, easier being a relative term, in a day without a problem.

Rasty: King Ravine features a snow cave which, from what I read, is like the snow deep in the boulders you get in Mahoosuc Notch. Not, from what I hear, a hiking hazard, just something cool to see in early July. It is a notoriously difficult route, which seems to be right down your alley. Lots of scrambling moves and steep pitches.

[rocketsocks]

Now I wonder if the canoes down in the (dare I say) Shennies have blazes.... I think I should start carrying a throw down blaze...that way I'm set wherever I go....BYOBlaze

[illabelle]

Now I wonder if the canoes down in the (dare I say) Shennies have blazes.... I think I should start carrying a throw down blaze...that way I'm set wherever I go....BYOBlaze

Would it be okay to just WEAR a blaze? I could put one on my pack. Course that wouldn't help much if I was slacking... Hey, I could just get a tattoo, a 2"x6" white rectangle on my rear. That way, I can accumulate miles all the time, going to work, going to church, going to the grocery store, the library, or the gas station. And if I'm hiking and meet someone who is lost, I can show them the Way.

[illabelle]

We need 5600 posts before we reach that 50K goal.

[illabelle]

And the target date is July 16.

[illabelle]

5600 posts / 16 days = 350 posts/day

[illabelle]

350 posts in one day = 17.5 pages per day

[illabelle]

And if there are maybe 20 people seriously contributing to this effort, ...

[illabelle]

that's 20 posts (or one page) per person per day!

[illabelle]

20 ppd is doable on a weekend.

[illabelle]

Doing 20 ppd every day for the next 16 days ....

[illabelle]

...will almost certain result in loads of drivel and nonsense, ...

[illabelle]

... which could be compared to litter on the trail.

[illabelle]

It's nice that our litter is confined to one thread, so it doesn't clutter up the whole website.

[illabelle]

It appears that there's no one else around to interrupt my First Official Poho moment.

This is my 3rd time typing this. The screen locked up, refresh, start over. Grr!

[illabelle]

I now have 19 posts in the Cafe!

[illabelle]

...which puts me somewhere above the middle.

[illabelle]

It's so quiet in here.

[illabelle]

I can hear myself echo echo echo

[illabelle]

Maybe there are people here, but they're all asleep.

[illabelle]

I could start yelling!

[illabelle]

hello! anybody home?

[illabelle]

Well, I guess if I'm here by myself, ...

[illabelle]

... nobody will be annoyed if I start singing.

[illabelle]

I just realized I made a grievous error on the last page.

[illabelle]

that's 20 posts (or one page) per person per day!

It's 17.5 ppd each, not 20.

[illabelle]

How embarrassing! :o

[coach lou]

Oh yes, you have been assimilated......haven't you? You could even be in the dirty dozen by the 16th.......

[coach lou]

You poor thing.............

[illabelle]

Hey, now I've got 31 posts in this thread!

[coach lou]

Bless your heart!:sun

[illabelle]

Oh yes, you have been assimilated......haven't you? You could even be in the dirty dozen by the 16th.......

You dirty rat!!!

[coach lou]

Have you meet Pepe yet?

[illabelle]

The Gator has only 33 Cafe posts.

[hikerboy57]

The Gator has only 33 Cafe posts.
thats not necessarily a bad thing

[illabelle]

The Gator has only 33 Cafe posts.

and I just passed him. :)

[coach lou]

I'm sorry....were you going for the full page post?

[illabelle]

Have you meet Pepe yet?

Pepe who?

(like a knock-knock joke)

[illabelle]

I'm sorry....were you going for the full page post?

that's okay. I can try again another time.

[illabelle]

thats not necessarily a bad thing

You must not be keeping up with the Life after WB thread.

[coach lou]

The Gator has only 33 Cafe posts.


thats not necessarily a bad thing


and I just passed him. :)

You can review those posts.............you will find that he was not playing the K game!:mad:

[illabelle]

where are you guys at?
keep up!

[hikerboy57]

True for most hikers, but I factored in that it's Rasty, who went up Tuck's, off trail, with spring snow and ice. I reckon he could get up any of those and down an easier route such as Airline or Howker Ridge, easier being a relative term, in a day without a problem.

Rasty: King Ravine features a snow cave which, from what I read, is like the snow deep in the boulders you get in Mahoosuc Notch. Not, from what I hear, a hiking hazard, just something cool to see in early July. It is a notoriously difficult route, which seems to be right down your alley. Lots of scrambling moves and steep pitches.
of course your guidebook expertise trumps my real life experience.presi traverse is possible in a day too. just not much fun and a very long day.theres a pic or 2 of the howker ridge trail in my gallery.

[coach lou]

Pepe is the Cafe' Mascot...............the proprietor may have a available picture

[illabelle]

Oh yes, you have been assimilated......haven't you? You could even be in the dirty dozen by the 16th.......

Unlikely. I have to work between now and then.

[illabelle]

Unlikely. I have to work between now and then.

And sometimes my family expects me to cook. They're so de-man-ding! :rolleyes:

[coach lou]

Hey, I just got post number 44444:banana

[illabelle]

Pepe is the Cafe' Mascot...............the proprietor may have a available picture

Oh wow! did you notice your post was #44444!
should get a special ribbon or something.

[hikerboy57]

Pepe is the Cafe' Mascot...............the proprietor may have a available picture

http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/files/2/8/4/8/1/dscn0739_thumb.jpg

[illabelle]

Hey, I just got post number 44444:banana

yep, you noticed.
:D

[illabelle]

http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/files/2/8/4/8/1/dscn0739_thumb.jpg

I've seen him before. He hikes, right?

[hikerboy57]

I've seen him before. He hikes, right?
not much. i mostly carry him

[coach lou]

I'm really trying to come up with something in your 'after WB' thread, it has generated some good responses. Even the gator has shone some human DNA............................................... ........;), just kidding big guy!:D

[illabelle]

ok, dudes, the sun is up where i live. the chickens are clucking, the cats are stretching, the dogs are howling, and I need a shower. so I'm gonna have to get outta here ... pretty soon.

[illabelle]

not much. i mostly carry him

I believe you! Whew!

[coach lou]

http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/files/2/8/4/8/1/dscn0739_thumb.jpg

We have a white bodied family that lives in the back yard.............moma came wadling out yesterday at dinner (no Camera), she had 4 kits with her, they looked like a white rug moving across the lawn!

[illabelle]

I'm really trying to come up with something in your 'after WB' thread, it has generated some good responses. Even the gator has shone some human DNA............................................... ........;), just kidding big guy!:D

You'd better hurry up. That thread is about to die, unless the romance revivies it! LOL
It's wandered so far off course that its usefulness is over. Not much left except entertainment.

[rocketsocks]

Would it be okay to just WEAR a blaze? I could put one on my pack. Course that wouldn't help much if I was slacking... Hey, I could just get a tattoo, a 2"x6" white rectangle on my rear. That way, I can accumulate miles all the time, going to work, going to church, going to the grocery store, the library, or the gas station. And if I'm hiking and meet someone who is lost, I can show them the Way.I triple dog dare ya to get a white blaze tattooed on your tookus:D


You can review those posts.............you will find that he was not playing the K game!:mad:Right you are there Coach. I think the game he was playing was the "KO" game, in which one person walks away, and the other takes a nice little nap with no gram crackers, I suck at that game...haven't won yet.;)

[illabelle]

We have a white bodied family that lives in the back yard.............moma came wadling out yesterday at dinner (no Camera), she had 4 kits with her, they looked like a white rug moving across the lawn!

You must not have any dogs. They wouldn't mix very well.

[rocketsocks]

You'd better hurry up. That thread is about to die, unless the romance revivies it! LOL
It's wandered so far off course that its usefulness is over. Not much left except entertainment.Still a good thread though, but yes ...Now it seems to just limp down the shoulder on the rim22293

[illabelle]

I triple dog dare ya to get a white blaze tattooed on your tookus:D

Considering that I'm not a sun-worshiper, my "tookus" is pretty much blazing white as it is!
In fact, if I was night hiking, and my flashlight went out, all I'd need to do is walk by "moon" light.

[coach lou]

You must not have any dogs. They wouldn't mix very well.

She and our cats seem to have an understanding.....they run out, sit on something high up and watch her roam around the yard.

[rocketsocks]

Considering that I'm not a sun-worshiper, my "tookus" is pretty much blazing white as it is!
In fact, if I was night hiking, and my flashlight went out, all I'd need to do is walk by "moon" light.I'm not touchin this....:D

[illabelle]

She and our cats seem to have an understanding.....they run out, sit on something high up and watch her roam around the yard.

We had a pet skunk for a little while when I was a kid. It was wild, but you know how they are - they don't run off like a rabbit. One of my brothers caught it, calmed it, and we kept it in the house for a couple weeks or so. Stunk like crazy when you first walked in. A few minutes later you couldn't smell a thing.

Funny what we get used to.

I wish I couldn't smell myself on the trail.

[illabelle]

Right you are there Coach. I think the game he was playing was the "KO" game, in which one person walks away, and the other takes a nice little nap with no gram crackers, I suck at that game...haven't won yet.;)

I haven't reviewed Alligator's cafe posts to judge whether he was being too hard on anybody or not. Considering how heated it got on the Life After thread, I was glad he stepped in.

Maybe if you guys would behave yourselves, you wouldn't have to go to timeout.

[hikerboy57]

alligator found in ct:http://www.nbcnews.com/id/52351250

[coach lou]

'Socks, my VISTA, is not letting me respond to PMs again this morning:(

[coach lou]

We had a pet skunk for a little while when I was a kid. It was wild, but you know how they are - they don't run off like a rabbit. One of my brothers caught it, calmed it, and we kept it in the house for a couple weeks or so. Stunk like crazy when you first walked in. A few minutes later you couldn't smell a thing.

Funny what we get used to.

I wish I couldn't smell myself on the trail.

That is why Pepe comes along!:D

[illabelle]

alligator found in ct:http://www.nbcnews.com/id/52351250

Interesting. Guess when I finally make it to CT for that chunk of the trail, I'll have to bring some alligator spray - or an Alligator friend - so I don't get bit.
The local zoo in Knoxville had a bear break into the zoo recently. Didn't read the story, but I saw a picture of the silly thing.

[illabelle]

ok, i'm gone for a while. i really gotta go take a shower!

[rocketsocks]

I haven't reviewed Alligator's cafe posts to judge whether he was being too hard on anybody or not. Considering how heated it got on the Life After thread, I was glad he stepped in.

Maybe if you guys would behave yourselves, you wouldn't have to go to timeout.
Time outs are the only way I get mail...please don't take that from me. I know it's a sad affair, but I'm ok with it.

'Socks, my VISTA, is not letting me respond to PMs again this morning:(stupid computers!

[atmilkman]

13.82 pph.

[atmilkman]

A little off pace.

[atmilkman]

cause of the weekend.

[atmilkman]

Sun. nights can be good.

[atmilkman]

ay get it caught up a bit.

[atmilkman]

I see Illabelle has come of age.

[atmilkman]

That doesn't sound right.

[atmilkman]

What's the term I'm looking for?

[atmilkman]

We need to abbreviate her name.

[atmilkman]

Any ideas.

[atmilkman]

I thought maybe IB.

[atmilkman]

Then I thought NOT!

[atmilkman]

Hmmm......

[atmilkman]

Still thinking.

[atmilkman]

Hmmmm.....

[atmilkman]

How about..

[atmilkman]

It just ain't clicking.

[atmilkman]

Something has to work.

[atmilkman]

If she's gonna

[hikerboy57]

Something has to work.
i have to work today

[atmilkman]

become a regular

[atmilkman]

she's gonna need

[illabelle]

I see Illabelle has come of age.

42 on The List.
shower done, off to do some chores.

[atmilkman]

an abbreviated name.

[atmilkman]

something that

[atmilkman]

nobody else has.

[hikerboy57]

ill?????????

[atmilkman]

Something unique.

[atmilkman]

Any ideas any body.