hikerboys cyber cafe

[rocketsocks]

Still with me RS?Back now...just got back from my journey..tryin to grab some poho posts

[BirdBrain]

Back now...just got back from my journey..tryin to grab some poho posts

I got 18,000 with a 18,000 lb bomb video. Just got 23,000 with a 23,000 Big Mac OCD video. I am a POHO too.

[Mountain Mike]

You are taking after Rasty with milestone post comments.

[BirdBrain]

You are taking after Rasty with milestone post comments.

I am learning. It is tough living up to the high standards of the Cafe.

[Mountain Mike]

Conrats BB I didn't notice that. I must have been sleeping!

[OzJacko]

I got 18,000 with a 18,000 lb bomb video. Just got 23,000 with a 23,000 Big Mac OCD video. I am a POHO too.
Well done!!!!
I'm back - sea breeze was a false alarm.
Feels hotter than Hades out there.
Making a coffee. CR should be around somewhere about now.

[Mountain Mike]

Since when do we have standards. I must have missed that memo.

[BirdBrain]

Conrats BB I didn't notice that. I must have been sleeping!

Hehehehe... Now I have to go catch up on the Jukebox.

[OzJacko]

I am learning. It is tough living up to the high standards of the Cafe.
Our standards aren't that high. None show above the 4 foot climbing wall.

[rocketsocks]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsEC9OjOBwc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsEC9OjOBwcFunny I just went back and read the page and see where you ask for the 23,000...and was hoping I didn't take it with shannannanagins..i didn't..goot one! .177

that guy looks as healthy as a house:rolleyes:

[BirdBrain]

Since when do we have standards. I must have missed that memo.

MEMO: Mission-Essential Maintenance Operations

I understand why this unruly bunch might require some Essential Maintenance Operations, but what is our Mission?

[OzJacko]

Somewhere a bit earlier we passed 375,000 views as well.
HB oughta raise the wages, we're fighting em back at the turnstiles!

[rocketsocks]

Well done!!!!
I'm back - sea breeze was a false alarm.
Feels hotter than Hades out there.
Making a coffee. CR should be around somewhere about now.Yep..9:12AM in Bagdad.

[OzJacko]

MEMO: Mission-Essential Maintenance Operations

I understand why this unruly bunch might require some Essential Maintenance Operations, but what is our Mission?
To avoid a 10 second self destruct at all costs.
Also to reduce the incidences of GBD in WhiteBlaze by encouraging all posts be made by donating members.

[BirdBrain]

Funny I just went back and read the page and see where you ask for the 23,000...and was hoping I didn't take it with shannannanagins..i didn't..goot one! .177

that guy looks as healthy as a house:rolleyes:

Keep calling me .177 and see how long it takes someone to ask why. Probably never will though. We are not a very observant bunch. No one asked me about my latest signature. I have to change it though. It is not in compliance with the Cafe Standards.

[Mountain Mike]

we have no theme or direction. I guess our mission is to maintain thread drift in here.

[OzJacko]

Yep..9:12AM in Bagdad.
From what I can gather another 6 minutes should see him free of work for the day.....:D

[rocketsocks]

MEMO: Mission-Essential Maintenance Operations

I understand why this unruly bunch might require some Essential Maintenance Operations, but what is our Mission?Mission???...what mission Dave



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkyUMmNl4hk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkyUMmNl4hk

[BirdBrain]

we have no theme or direction. I guess our mission is to maintain thread drift in here.

Mission accomplished. I still say we need regular Essential Maintenance Operations... some more than others.

[Mountain Mike]

10-4 .177 from now on we only issue EMOs

[rocketsocks]

No more SOP's, getting a little tired of all the directive round here:-? OK....


First directive prime:

Preserve and maintain drift of threads of threads drifted.

[Mountain Mike]

G-night socks.

[BirdBrain]

No more SOP's, getting a little tired of all the directive round here:-? OK....


First directive prime:

Preserve and maintain drift of threads of threads drifted.

Okay... I got the EMO.

[BirdBrain]

Goodnight MM and RS. Off to catch up on JB. Up to page 14. A lot of work yet to go.

[OzJacko]

Just remember! You don't give orders to an Australian.
We don't like the word "directive".
You ask us nicely.
We haven't taken orders well since the British sent some of our best to die on a beach as a "diversion" 98 years ago.
But a lot have died since because we've been asked to.;)

[OzJacko]

Goodnight MM and RS. Off to catch up on JB. Up to page 14. A lot of work yet to go.
G'night BB or is that .177?

[rocketsocks]

Night Bird Brain...I'm going to lurk now...later Oz

[BirdBrain]

G'night BB or is that .177?

Glad I peaked back. L'8er ... is it OZ or OJ?

[OzJacko]

Glad I peaked back. L'8er ... is it OZ or OJ?
Either.
Not fussed.

[rocketsocks]

Just remember! You don't give orders to an Australian.
We don't like the word "directive".
You ask us nicely.
We haven't taken orders well since the British sent some of our best to die on a beach as a "diversion" 98 years ago.
But a lot have died since because we've been asked to.;)Right you are! alright gotta ask are you referring to Suvla Bay?

Reason I ask is there's a song I like "Waltzing Matilda" sung by Liam Clancey, it's about Suvla Bay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFCekeoSTwg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFCekeoSTwg

I'll remember!

[BirdBrain]

Just back to test my new signature out.

I got the EMO and changed it.

[Mountain Mike]

LOL .177 love it!

[BirdBrain]

LOL .177 love it!

My own invention. I come up with a few a day. My wife encourages me to "keep throwing them out there... one of them is bound to be funny".

[BirdBrain]

Done reading Jukebox. Added a fitting song for the time of night. Good night Whiteblaze.

[Mountain Mike]

G'night .177.

[Coffee Rules!]

Now, now. My hubby was Navy.

I promise not to hold it against you. ;)

[Coffee Rules!]

Can I use a Hello Kitty tent on the AT?

**Wiping coffee off of laptop while cursing RS**

I'll bet you wouldn't have to worry about anyone stealing your tent. Crime being such an issue and all.

[OzJacko]

Right you are! alright gotta ask are you referring to Suvla Bay?

Reason I ask is there's a song I like "Waltzing Matilda" sung by Liam Clancey, it's about Suvla Bay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFCekeoSTwg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFCekeoSTwg


I'll remember!

Thanks - nice version.
I prefer the Pogues (Irish) one though.
That's the one although we generally refer to it as "Gallipoli" and the first day is remembered as Anzac Day(25th April).
(Warning - The clip is a bit long)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZqN1glz4JY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZqN1glz4JY

[coach lou]

I can't seem to get out of this POHO BLOCK that I have come down with.........pretty soon LW and the Lizard are going to pass me by...........I got beat to another G......I gotta get out!

[Rasty]

Can I use a Hello Kitty tent on the AT?

**Wiping coffee off of laptop while cursing RS**

I'll bet you wouldn't have to worry about anyone stealing your tent. Crime being such an issue and all.

I might steal his hello kitty tent just to say I did it.:)

[Rasty]

Why is Bird Brain getting called .177?

[BirdBrain]

I can't seem to get out of this POHO BLOCK that I have come down with.........pretty soon LW and the Lizard are going to pass me by...........I got beat to another G......I gotta get out!

You snooze you looze. Ya' can't have 'em all. I got 2.

[BirdBrain]

Why is Bird Brain getting called .177?

Are you playing the straight man for my benefit? If so, thank you. If not, I guess you missed the EMO.

[BirdBrain]

I can't seem to get out of this POHO BLOCK that I have come down with.........pretty soon LW and the Lizard are going to pass me by...........I got beat to another G......I gotta get out!

Since you missed it, you should at least check out what you missed. Another EMO needs to be issued. Those posts should have a theme. I have seen a few just skip by without recognition. Oh the shame.

[BirdBrain]

Okay, I pulled up my stool and did my duty. FOMO POHO's and a song in the JB. Time to break the fast.

[Coffee Rules!]

I might steal his hello kitty tent just to say I did it.:)

You wouldn't really be stealing it. You'd be repurposing it for the use of your daughters.

[S'more]

As I reach this, my orginal target for March 21st, I'd like to thank you all for making a POHO out of me.
Despite never knowing what a POHO was or even hearing of it before a few weeks ago (well HB hadn't coined the word yet), I realise that being a POHO was something I really wanted to be.
I'll never be in the same class as ChooChoo or HB but I feel I am least contributing to a good showing from the non-American contenders.
Again, thanks to you all.:D
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRJPszp_TW8zgQg9Ll_nDwIYWidIlaUO 22ny22bfW5U5F_0bVhg
:banana:banana:banana

congrats! well done!

[Slo-go'en]

Hokay, it's 28F out, the pack is ready and all I got to do is walk out the door and head up Mt Adams. But I'm having a hard time getting motivated to do so. Maybe because the wind is suppost to pick up big time overnight bringing in another round of artic air with it, so summiting tomorrow will be out of the question. 50+ mph gusts out of the NW with wind chill sub zero. Yep, pretty typical and in theory I could deal with it, but do I want to?

Well, I suppose. I'm always glad I made the effort to get up there. If I leave soon I'll beat the holiday crowd and score a good spot in the loft at Gray Konb. See ya later...

[S'more]

Who am I kidding!

There is nothing better then Chicken Ankles!

4000 posts and just over 2000 in the cafe with my friends!

YEAH congrats!! :banana :banana

[S'more]

Okay, I pulled up my stool and did my duty. FOMO POHO's and a song in the JB. Time to break the fast.
You got a STOOL???

[slow mind]

Why is Bird Brain getting called .177?

Hint:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppOXpyhM2wA

[Coffee Rules!]

You got a STOOL???

And he pulled it up, no less...errrrmmm....

[BirdBrain]

You got a STOOL???

You don't have one??? Ask HB for one. It is your "duty" to obtain a "stool".

[BirdBrain]

And he pulled it up, no less...errrrmmm....

And did his duty. Hmmmm...... You must have not gotten the EMO.

[BirdBrain]

Another hint.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqQn2ADZE1A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqQn2ADZE1A

[HikerMom58]

After I read what HB said, I envisioned logging on, clicking on todays post and seeing something like this:

Are bears a concern on the AT?
Started by WXYZ

Do I need to carry a gun on my thru-hike?
Started by ABCD

Any Barry Manilow fans on the trail?
Started by HikerMomKD

Here's my gear list. Suggestions?
Started by LMNO

:)


Like you, I spent a lot of time in the dirt,creeks,woods and rivers. Loved it.

I hear ya.. It would really be extra funny for me to start a thread like that cause I don't give a rip. :D

[Storm]

Why is Bird Brain getting called .177?

I think we should be calling him "Pellet"

[Storm]

Well I am wide awake this morning and just caught up on all the posts I didn't read last night. Yep made the right move to just go to bed. Guess it is going to take a long time for me to become a POHO.

Has anyone else noticed a distinct drop in brain cells after spending time in the cafe? I really can't afford to lose too many. :D

Where did that stupid banana come from?

[slow mind]

Has anyone else noticed a distinct drop in brain cells after spending time in the cafe? I really can't afford to lose too many. :D


I don't understand?

[BirdBrain]

I think we should be calling him "Pellet"

Call me anything you want... and I will come running... if there is pie involved.

[BirdBrain]

Well I am wide awake this morning and just caught up on all the posts I didn't read last night. Yep made the right move to just go to bed. Guess it is going to take a long time for me to become a POHO.

Has anyone else noticed a distinct drop in brain cells after spending time in the cafe? I really can't afford to lose too many. :D

Where did that stupid banana come from?

Actually .177 is the Cafe Standard for minimal IQ number required to join. I barely squeezed in.

[BirdBrain]

Where did that stupid banana come from?

I guess you missed the EMO.:banana:bananaIt's peanut butter jelly time!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ox_2fwWFuz4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ox_2fwWFuz4

[BirdBrain]

STE is evil.... evil I tell ya'. Don't believe me, just look how many posts he has in the Cafe. He is pure evil I tell ya'. I am going to send him a PM and tell him to get off that number.

[BirdBrain]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6ucZsJQxbQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6ucZsJQxbQ

[Sarcasm the elf]

Thanks for the head's up .177, bumping my cafe post count up to a much less evil 667.

[BirdBrain]

Thanks for the head's up .177, bumping my cafe post count up to a much less evil 667.

Thank you. I was getting scared to be in here by myself with such evil lurking around.

[Coffee Rules!]

Actually .177 is the Cafe Standard for minimal IQ number required to join.

How the hell did I get in then?

[BirdBrain]

How the hell did I get in then?

There are always exceptions to the Cafe Standards. You brought coffee.

And in honor of my 500 miles of cyber-hiking in the Cafe.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbNlMtqrYS0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbNlMtqrYS0

[Coffee Rules!]

Call me anything you want... and I will come running... if there is pie involved.

3.14159265359

[Coffee Rules!]

There are always exceptions to the Cafe Standards. You brought coffee.

And in honor of my 500 miles of cyber-hiking in the Cafe.

I should've known it wasn't for my ruggedly handsome face.

Congratulations on your 500 Cafe miles!

19723

[BirdBrain]

3.14159265359

That is only a piece of pie. Where is the rest?

[Coffee Rules!]

That is only a piece of pie. Where is the rest?

You can't be greedy. I'm saving some for the other Cafe patrons. I made a fresh pot of coffee though. Help yourself.

[BirdBrain]

You can't be greedy. I'm saving some for the other Cafe patrons. I made a fresh pot of coffee though. Help yourself.

That is okay. I brought some more. Thanks for the coffee.


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[Coffee Rules!]

That is okay. I brought some more. Thanks for the coffee.


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Hehehe. I found a site (well, several) that took it out to a million decimal places. I very nearly posted it. I'm guessing that's not a million, but it's definitely more than I can count.

[Coffee Rules!]

19732............

[Rasty]

Well I am wide awake this morning and just caught up on all the posts I didn't read last night. Yep made the right move to just go to bed. Guess it is going to take a long time for me to become a POHO.

Has anyone else noticed a distinct drop in brain cells after spending time in the cafe? I really can't afford to lose too many. :D

Where did that stupid banana come from?

Actually .177 is the Cafe Standard for minimal IQ number required to join. I barely squeezed in.

We're dropping IQ quickly so we must start off at a higher number.

[BirdBrain]

We're dropping IQ quickly so we must start off at a higher number.

.177 is the lowest allowable. You are allowed to have a higher IQ. Don't worry 42 is fine.

[slow mind]

Thanks for the nice words BB & HM!

[HikerMom58]

You're very welcome SM. You offer a lot of good info. to this site. It's nice to be your friend. :)

[BirdBrain]

And you have a slow mind.... you fit in nicely in here. HB... I am dumbing down your establishment while you are away. Hehehehe

[hikerboy57]

And you have a slow mind.... you fit in nicely in here. HB... I am dumbing down your establishment while you are away. Hehehehe

im not away, just working(yes i still keep an eye on the place). it is impsossible to dumb down the establishment. the cafe standards have been eliminated.

[BirdBrain]

im not away, just working(yes i still keep an eye on the place). it is impsossible to dumb down the establishment. the cafe standards have been eliminated.

So... there is no limit to the amount of gas in here then... right?

[BirdBrain]

Besides, you like to claim that there are no standards, but I changed my signature recently to get into compliance with one of the standards. Or maybe that was a rule, or code, or guideline. I get confused.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6kgS_AwuH0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6kgS_AwuH0

[HikerMom58]

So... there is no limit to the amount of gas in here then... right?

I swear BB... you are the funniest guy! You've got what it takes or something like that...:cool: How did you get connected? All I remember is trying to figure out Tharwood's trail name with you.... you just seemed to appear out of nowhere but you were funny as heck.:D

[BirdBrain]

I swear BB... you are the funniest guy! You've got what it takes or something like that...:cool: How did you get connected? All I remember is trying to figure out Tharwood's trail name with you.... you just seemed to appear out of nowhere but you were funny as heck.:D

It all started on a cool October night in 1960 in Woolwich, Maine. 9 months later... too far back?

My brother-in-law and I (by happenstance) watched an Appalachian Trail documentary on Netflix the same night in our separate homes. We both were thinking "how can I talk my brother-in-law into this"? The next time we saw each other we were finishing each others sentences. It was decided within minutes that we would do the Maine section the following July. A few days later he texted me that I should check out this site called Whiteblaze. You know the rest.

What ever happened to R&R?

[HikerMom58]

It all started on a cool October night in 1960 in Woolwich, Maine. 9 months later... too far back?

My brother-in-law and I (by happenstance) watched an Appalachian Trail documentary on Netflix the same night in our separate homes. We both were thinking "how can I talk my brother-in-law into this"? The next time we saw each other we were finishing each others sentences. It was decided within minutes that we would do the Maine section the following July. A few days later he texted me that I should check out this site called Whiteblaze. You know the rest.

What ever happened to R&R?

Ohh... so now we know the rest of the story.. ..

I don't know what happened to him. I haven't seen him on here in forever. See, I saw the potential you had when you came up with the R&R stuff's. R&R-where are you?

[OzJacko]

.177 is the lowest allowable. You are allowed to have a higher IQ. Don't worry 42 is fine.

.............phew!

[Sarcasm the elf]

When's Lou getting back? There's a "Favorite trail towns" thread and nobody's mentioned Kent yet...

[Rasty]

When's Lou getting back? There's a "Favorite trail towns" thread and nobody's mentioned Kent yet...

Done! :D

[rocketsocks]

Thanks - nice version.
I prefer the Pogues (Irish) one though.
That's the one although we generally refer to it as "Gallipoli" and the first day is remembered as Anzac Day(25th April).
(Warning - The clip is a bit long)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZqN1glz4JY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZqN1glz4JYWell that is some video Jacko, truly some memorable photos, thanks for posting that.

[Rasty]

Where is everyone? It's snowing in Charlotte NC tonight where I am.

[OzJacko]

Well that is some video Jacko, truly some memorable photos, thanks for posting that.
No worries Socks.
Despite the last verse, Anzac Day is bigger than ever now with it being popular I think for a combination of nationalism and anti-war (never let it happen again etc).
2015 will be the 100 year anniversary and the crowd at the dawn service in Turkey is expected to be enormous. It's already very big each year.

Just on an explanatory note about "Waltzing Matilda".
It's basically a song about being itinerant. (like a hiker really except looking for work not trail magic;)).
Poor jobless types would roam looking for work and the "swags" they carried had bed roll, billy can etc and was often referred to as "Matilda".
Waltzing Matilda is walking with your swag .

[OzJacko]

Where is everyone? It's snowing in Charlotte NC tonight where I am.
Coolest day in weeks expected here today (26C) and I am just rubbing sleep from my eyes and making 2 coffees.

[Storm]

Snowing in Ohio also. We are only expecting about an inch or so. Showed up early tonight and looks like not much going on.

[OzJacko]

Snowing in Ohio also. We are only expecting about an inch or so. Showed up early tonight and looks like not much going on.
Yeah Storm.
Looks like some in the cafe found a life and went out for Saturday night.:D
Once my other half gets up I have to do a digging job out back I have put off for two months due to the heat, so I can't stay long either.

[FatHead64]

Here in lake effect Michigan, it is snowing, lightly. They kept talking about a foot or so, but it isn't looking like it. Low 20's - still got my weekly hike in - didn't even use the crampons.

[hikerboy57]

Yeah Storm.
Looks like some in the cafe found a life and went out for Saturday night.:D
Once my other half gets up I have to do a digging job out back I have put off for two months due to the heat, so I can't stay long either.
im going to have dinner with my daughter and granddaughter. ill be checking in later


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fd0PJ1I0e0M

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fd0PJ1I0e0M

[hikerboy57]

i love my kids


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

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

[OzJacko]

i love my kids


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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COQPSoRFdwg
Ya big softie!!!:D

[Storm]

Yeah Storm.
Looks like some in the cafe found a life and went out for Saturday night.:D
Once my other half gets up I have to do a digging job out back I have put off for two months due to the heat, so I can't stay long either.
Guess I'm just an old homebody, no saturday night partying for me. Think I will dial up a movie on Netflix and check back later. Certainly hope no one from the cafe is out getting intoxicated. lol

[Sarcasm the elf]

Coolest day in weeks expected here today (26C) and I am just rubbing sleep from my eyes and making 2 coffees.

What a coincidence, it's 26 degrees here too, just in 'Mercian degrees! :rolleyes:

[Sarcasm the elf]

Yeah Storm.
Looks like some in the cafe found a life and went out for Saturday night.:D
Once my other half gets up I have to do a digging job out back I have put off for two months due to the heat, so I can't stay long either.

You dont have to worry about me having a life this weekend. Some of my coworkers complain that the food in the company cafeteria is too fattening, but thanks to the food poisoning it gave me on Thursday I've lot almost 6lbs in 36 hours.

[rocketsocks]

http://www.isiahfactor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/toilet-paper.jpg

Ah man....For you Elf

[slow mind]

You dont have to worry about me having a life this weekend. Some of my coworkers complain that the food in the company cafeteria is too fattening, but thanks to the food poisoning it gave me on Thursday I've lot almost 6lbs in 36 hours.

And in keeping with the Ultralight style:

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_11151_10001_431312_-1?ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=431312&cid=sc_googlepla&gclid=CKapiNaKvLUCFQqRPAodz3cAEA

[rocketsocks]

That price alone i'll make you shat!

[Sarcasm the elf]

And in keeping with the Ultralight style:

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_11151_10001_431312_-1?ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=431312&cid=sc_googlepla&gclid=CKapiNaKvLUCFQqRPAodz3cAEA


That price alone i'll make you shat!

You said it RS! Most of the powerboats on my lake cost less than that carbon fiber crapper does!

[Rasty]

Yeah Storm.
Looks like some in the cafe found a life and went out for Saturday night.:D
Once my other half gets up I have to do a digging job out back I have put off for two months due to the heat, so I can't stay long either.

You dont have to worry about me having a life this weekend. Some of my coworkers complain that the food in the company cafeteria is too fattening, but thanks to the food poisoning it gave me on Thursday I've lot almost 6lbs in 36 hours.

Wasn't me this time!

[Half Note]

Didn't think this needed a new thread but, I'll probably be arriving in New Jersey around July 4th. Any town or anything close that would put on a celebration?

[Rasty]

Didn't think this needed a new thread but, I'll probably be arriving in New Jersey around July 4th. Any town or anything close that would put on a celebration?

Sounds like a question for Rocket Socks.

[rocketsocks]

Didn't think this needed a new thread but, I'll probably be arriving in New Jersey around July 4th. Any town or anything close that would put on a celebration?No doubt there will be shows going on, but I'd have no idea where to tell you to go, as I've never attended a show in North NJ along the trail. Most likely the biggest show would be in New YorK City along the Hudson river. Maybe drop Pyroman a PM, he's from NY, has thru-hiked and as his name suggests, worked for a fireworks company...maybe he'd have a lead.


Sounds like a question for Rocket Socks.I use to work for a fireworks company, and many shows were in Northern NJ, but not near the trail. Some of the shows I worked at were in Randolph, Netcong, Livingston, just to name a few. the Netcong show was always a good one(big) but you'd need a car or ride to get there as it not what I'd call near the trail. Maybe google NJ fireworks shows 2013..couldn't hurt..I'll see what I can find.

http://www.new-jersey-leisure-guide.com/fireworks.html

found this

there is a sizable town near DWG in PA called Stroudsburg...they may have something going on, they might even have a Baseball team/game with fireworks (farm team)

[Half Note]

Thank you for your input.

[Coffee Rules!]

the cafe standards have been eliminated.

You mean to say there were standards at one time?

[BirdBrain]

You mean to say there were standards at one time?

I have standards... I treat them like I do my feelings before entering work though... I leave them at the cafe door.

[BirdBrain]

I use to work for a fireworks company....

Hmmm... a little light being shed on the nickname?

[Sarcasm the elf]

I think I found out why the polar bear left. Now which one of you was responsible for this?

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/58455_511167348936275_734555661_n.jpg?dl=1

[OzJacko]

I think I found out why the polar bear left. Now which one of you was responsible for this?

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/58455_511167348936275_734555661_n.jpg?dl=1
This is why the bear left...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVBiuRp1oiA

[HikerMom58]

Here in lake effect Michigan, it is snowing, lightly. They kept talking about a foot or so, but it isn't looking like it. Low 20's - still got my weekly hike in - didn't even use the crampons.

Hey welcome z9rsrisk... good for you, so you hike once a week?

[Astro]

Since when do we have standards. I must have missed that memo.

We don't need no stinkin' standards.

[Astro]

Another hint.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqQn2ADZE1A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqQn2ADZE1A

But the real question is: is she taking it on the AT with her? :-?

[Astro]

Actually .177 is the Cafe Standard for minimal IQ number required to join. I barely squeezed in.

Assuming the decimal point was a typo, a 177 is not shabby (some claim Einstein was only 160). Of course maybe that decimal was not a typo.

[Astro]

Hehehe. I found a site (well, several) that took it out to a million decimal places. I very nearly posted it. I'm guessing that's not a million, but it's definitely more than I can count.

Or would care to count.

[Astro]

No worries Socks.
Despite the last verse, Anzac Day is bigger than ever now with it being popular I think for a combination of nationalism and anti-war (never let it happen again etc).
2015 will be the 100 year anniversary and the crowd at the dawn service in Turkey is expected to be enormous. It's already very big each year.

Just on an explanatory note about "Waltzing Matilda".
It's basically a song about being itinerant. (like a hiker really except looking for work not trail magic;)).
Poor jobless types would roam looking for work and the "swags" they carried had bed roll, billy can etc and was often referred to as "Matilda".
Waltzing Matilda is walking with your swag .

Oz, do they serve ANZAC cookies on ANZAC Day? I really loved those cookies! :sun

[OzJacko]

Oz, do they serve ANZAC cookies on ANZAC Day? I really loved those cookies! :sun
They sell more in the lead up but they're made all year.
One of my wife's favourites to make.

[coach lou]

OK, I wussed out. I got out of the rink.....wind was howling, wet snow falling.......I ate my sandwich found a DDs and headed home........but, my pack is still packed.....I have to get out.

[rocketsocks]

OK, I wussed out. I got out of the rink.....wind was howling, wet snow falling.......I ate my sandwich found a DDs and headed home........but, my pack is still packed.....I have to get out.You guys are gettin hammerd this year.

[coach lou]

You guys are gettin hammerd this year.

I got spoiled last year....getting out a couple time a month!:(

[rocketsocks]

I got spoiled last year....getting out a couple time a month!:(Yep, warmest winter on record....for the N.east.

[BirdBrain]

But the real question is: is she taking it on the AT with her? :-?

No. And she is being left home too.

[BirdBrain]

Assuming the decimal point was a typo, a 177 is not shabby (some claim Einstein was only 160). Of course maybe that decimal was not a typo.

No typo there.

[FatHead64]

Hey welcome z9rsrisk... good for you, so you hike once a week?

Yes - I have a small, under-used state park near my house I like to hike in. It is Michigan, but with the sand dunes, I get some good terrain. It's my exercise, plus, I will through one of these days when I find about 6 months free time. Probably retirement. I am going on a 70 mile loop in the Northern LP in May with my daughter - shake down some of the gear I have been accumulating lately. See if really am doing as well as I would like to think...

[Rasty]

the cafe standards have been eliminated.

You mean to say there were standards at one time?

Abandoned after the opening post which achieved 100% thread drift.

[S'more]

Where is everyone? It's snowing in Charlotte NC tonight where I am.
Im sorry. :p Why are you in Charlotte?

[S'more]

Where is everyone? It's snowing in Charlotte NC tonight where I am.
My Internet went out. Must been the snow.

[Rasty]

Where is everyone? It's snowing in Charlotte NC tonight where I am.
Im sorry. :p Why are you in Charlotte?

Visiting sister

[S'more]

Visiting sister
If you want a walk with ups and downs, lake Norman state park has good trails. :D
Should be pretty with the snow

[Rasty]

Visiting sister
If you want a walk with ups and downs, lake Norman state park has good trails. :D
Should be pretty with the snow

Driving home today. Got to work in the morning.

[HikerMom58]

Yes - I have a small, under-used state park near my house I like to hike in. It is Michigan, but with the sand dunes, I get some good terrain. It's my exercise, plus, I will through one of these days when I find about 6 months free time. Probably retirement. I am going on a 70 mile loop in the Northern LP in May with my daughter - shake down some of the gear I have been accumulating lately. See if really am doing as well as I would like to think...

That sounds like a perfect place to get out & stay in shape. I'm going hiking with my daughter in May as well. :) I think we are going for about 130 miles. Nice to make your acquaintance, z9rsrisk.

[HikerMom58]

Driving home today. Got to work in the morning.

Have a safe drive home, Rasty.

[HikerMom58]

I got spoiled last year....getting out a couple time a month!:(

Spring is just around the corner, Coach... :) We are almost done with Feb. Unbelievable!!

[HikerMom58]

Where is Train Wreck?

[Storm]

Spring is just around the corner, Coach... :) We are almost done with Feb. Unbelievable!!

I have always thought that if I can just survive January at least February is a short month. Then we usually get hit with a big winter storm in March.

[coach lou]

.............. Then we usually get hit with a big winter storm in March.


Small Black Stone Flies 16/18:D

[BirdBrain]

Where is Train Wreck?

I put BB's on the tracks and derailed her.

[slow mind]

19745
Brrr..... Chilly at my Shanteau this morning.

[Coffee Rules!]

19745
Brrr..... Chilly at my Shanteau this morning.

CRIKEY!

I'll take my 57 degrees at 8:40 p.m., thankyouverymuch.

[S'more]

Driving home today. Got to work in the morning.


Safe travels

[Rasty]

19745
Brrr..... Chilly at my Shanteau this morning.

Shanteau is a new word for me. Need a definition. :D

[slow mind]

Shanteau is a new word for me. Need a definition. :D


Kinda like a swanky French Chateau but more hillbilly and shanty like;)

[Slo-go'en]

Spring is just around the corner, Coach... :) We are almost done with Feb. Unbelievable!!

Yesterday afternoon on Mt Adams...
1974719748

[HikerMom58]

Yesterday afternoon on Mt Adams...
1974719748

Spring is just around the corner, Coach..

"said no one ever" that lives near "The Whites". LOL...

Awww ... Man I'm soo jealous. Very :cool: pictures Slo-go'en. :D

[rocketsocks]

Yesterday afternoon on Mt Adams...
1974719748Ya made it...ya crazy som b**** ya made it! :D


..Nice photo :)

[hikerboy57]

Yesterday afternoon on Mt Adams...
1974719748
what route did you go up?

[Mountain Mike]

Yesterday afternoon on Mt Adams...
1974719748Nice. Glad you went for it.

[Slo-go'en]

what route did you go up?

Lowes path, the most direct path up there. I didn't make the summit by any means. I only went about 1/2 mile above tree line. I was trying for Adams 4, but it was getting late, the snow and wind were picking up and all I had with me was a camara, so decide that was far enough. Much higher and I would have been more exposed to the wind and getting into the clouds. Over night the temps dropped from 20's to single digits and the wind from just a breeze to knock you to your knees and blowing snow, so glad I made the effort yesterday.

It was a pretty busy weekend up there, the Knob was at capacity (16) and a few hardy souls were camped out at the Log cabin, the Perch and Crag camp. Most headed down today, but meet a few on thier way up as I came down.

This shot is just before the last pitch to get up on Adams 4.

19751

[Wise Old Owl]

Well Slow Go-in, it's really warming up in Antarctica ... the ICE is melting! The Penguins have found a new entertainment as this picture was taken Valentines Day!




http://theinspirationroom.com/daily/print/2007/3/diesel_global_warming_antarctica.jpg

[Wise Old Owl]

I'm back from the Jersey Shore!

[coach lou]

I'm back from the Jersey Shore!

How was the water?

[Wise Old Owl]

Oh you know ... Yes I was there at the beach as THOUSANDS ran into the water! It was so cold I could not hold the camera steady...

Here is last year done by someone else ... I am a Party Animal! I havent had time to upload mine ... Just got home...



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0HJ9cJZ4d0

[Astro]

Where is Train Wreck?

I hope she is out hiking somewhere.

[Astro]

Yesterday afternoon on Mt Adams...
1974719748

So is Mt Adams named after John or John Q? Or since they are both presidents do they have to share it? :-?

[Wise Old Owl]

I just sent this to several men posting in the Female forum.. after a interesting post from a "possible" gay male under a pseudonym.

I am not making a judgement ,,,, but there is a reason for a female forum to talk about female issues.... there is a stick for us males to stay out!... take a moment look at the age?,,,, the number of posts?.... is it a new member?... Now scratch your noggin...

Folks need to take a step back .. especially the men.. and stay out of the female forum... thoughts? I am interested in the group reply.. Oh I am not Homophobic... I worked in fine restaurants and on stage....

[HikerMom58]

I hope she is out hiking somewhere.

I just hope she is doing alright! :)

[rocketsocks]

Oh you know ... Yes I was there at the beach as THOUSANDS ran into the water! It was so cold I could not hold the camera steady...

Here is last year done by someone else ... I am a Party Animal! I havent had time to upload mine ... Just got home...



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0HJ9cJZ4d0Man, talk about shrinkage!

[Slo-go'en]

So is Mt Adams named after John or John Q? Or since they are both presidents do they have to share it? :-?

John Adams has the highest peak. John Q gets a somewhat lesser peak, along with Sam Adams on near-by subsidiaty peaks along the connecting ridge lines. I belive Adams 4 was recently re-named "Abligail", for John Adams wife.

[HikerMom58]

I just sent this to several men posting in the Female forum.. after a interesting post from a "possible" gay male under a pseudonym.

I am not making a judgement ,,,, but there is a reason for a female forum to talk about female issues.... there is a stick for us males to stay out!... take a moment look at the age?,,,, the number of posts?.... is it a new member?... Now scratch your noggin...

Folks need to take a step back .. especially the men.. and stay out of the female forum... thoughts? I am interested in the group reply.. Oh I am not Homophobic... I worked in fine restaurants and on stage....



Here's my thoughts on the subject. I think the female forum was designed to handle strictly female issues while hiking the trail! Another one would be since females are in the minority, on the trail, they may prefer only female hiking partners, so having a female forum, just for those 2 reasons alone, is GREAT! Besides, sometimes we just like "girl talk". :D

I have noticed that guys don't pay close attention to the "female only" forums very well. I don't think that it's a problem unless the OP finds it a problem.
If I started a thread like that and a guy commented on it- I would say, "Hey, whatcha doing in here, boy!" I can't imagine myself really getting all upset about it unless I felt like the male had problems with respect and boundaries. If I got that "vibe", I could get a lil mean and ugly.

Gay men posting in the female's forum?... How in the world could you possibly tell unless the person just came right out and blurted it out? EGads!

[Storm]

I just sent this to several men posting in the Female forum.. after a interesting post from a "possible" gay male under a pseudonym.

I am not making a judgement ,,,, but there is a reason for a female forum to talk about female issues.... there is a stick for us males to stay out!... take a moment look at the age?,,,, the number of posts?.... is it a new member?... Now scratch your noggin...

Folks need to take a step back .. especially the men.. and stay out of the female forum... thoughts? I am interested in the group reply.. Oh I am not Homophobic... I worked in fine restaurants and on stage....



I think you are totally right. The gals need a place to ask questions they may not be confortable talking about in mixed company. Too bad there isn't a way to keep men from even reading the posts.

[Mountain Mike]

A lot of people never look at what thread they are posting in. Like the time a guy posted about hydrogen dioxide falling from the sky in the humor thread. Caused an uproar.

[Deer Hunter]

I think you are totally right. The gals need a place to ask questions they may not be confortable talking about in mixed company. Too bad there isn't a way to keep men from even reading the posts.

I agree, Storm.

[Wise Old Owl]

How can men miss the obvious... well its not pink.. I have no idea what color that it is.

[Mountain Mike]

How can men miss the obvious... well its not pink.. I have no idea what color that it is.
& that's what you use for post 11,000?

But people do post in other trail links that are different colors & reply as if on AT.

[rocketsocks]

I think you are totally right. The gals need a place to ask questions they may not be confortable talking about in mixed company. Too bad there isn't a way to keep men from even reading the posts.I've always wondered that as well...why not just make it a user group that the men can't access..after all, were only human....and pigs sometimes too(I'm speaking from experience)

[rocketsocks]

how can men miss the obvious... Well its not pink.. I have no idea what color that it is.wow...11,000 posts


Oh and I liked the soggy bottom boys, or were they the Amish mafia? and the dude with the miss piggy pink too too.

[BirdBrain]

I have just made a discovery: It ain't safe outside the cafe. Came back for a few laughs. The place does not disappoint. Hi. Bye. Bed. L8er.

[Mountain Mike]

G'night .177

[hikerboy57]

why not have a mens only forum too? i mean whats the big deal, we talk openly about how to coat our balls.

[Mountain Mike]

I just hope she is doing alright! :)
It's a long weekend for most people. Maybe she's off with her hubby at their cabin in NC.

[HikerMom58]

I have just made a discovery: It ain't safe outside the cafe. Came back for a few laughs. The place does not disappoint. Hi. Bye. Bed. L8er.

G'night BB... :)

[HikerMom58]

It's a long weekend for most people. Maybe she's off with her hubby at their cabin in NC.

That's prolly where she is... I forgot about the long weekend. :)

[rocketsocks]

It's a long weekend for most people. Maybe she's off with her hubby at their cabin in NC.Yep, my kids have been off since Thurs...there off tomorrow too.

[FatHead64]

That sounds like a perfect place to get out & stay in shape. I'm going hiking with my daughter in May as well. :) I think we are going for about 130 miles. Nice to make your acquaintance, z9rsrisk.

Thanks - been skulking around a bit, absorbing. Learned a lot of things, some of them useful. :D Like novel uses for vaseline...:eek:

[HikerMom58]

I think you are totally right. The gals need a place to ask questions they may not be confortable talking about in mixed company. Too bad there isn't a way to keep men from even reading the posts.

I've thought about that many times... If they have a female forum it shouldn't be visible to everyone... kinda defeats the purpose somewhat.

[Mountain Mike]

Welcome 64.

[Astro]

John Adams has the highest peak. John Q gets a somewhat lesser peak, along with Sam Adams on near-by subsidiaty peaks along the connecting ridge lines. I belive Adams 4 was recently re-named "Abligail", for John Adams wife.

Slo-go'en, Thanks for the information! Once again I learned some neat stuff on WB. :cool:

[rocketsocks]

I have just made a discovery: It ain't safe outside the cafe. Came back for a few laughs. The place does not disappoint. Hi. Bye. Bed. L8er.
Night One Double Seven, your nest will always be here whenever you need to land.:)

[HikerMom58]

Thanks - been skulking around a bit, absorbing. Learned a lot of things, some of them useful. :D Like novel uses for vaseline...:eek:

Oh yeah, you learn things that you're not quite sure you really ever wanted to know .. but hey..we have a great time! :)

[rocketsocks]

[in a slow spooky voice] Is there anybody out there...

[Mountain Mike]

BOO! Sorry, couldn't resist.

[rocketsocks]

BOO! Sorry, couldn't resist.Yikes!............Boo Who?

[rocketsocks]

BOO! Sorry, couldn't resist.Did Mindy McCready die today?

[Mountain Mike]

Did Mindy McCready die today/
Yeah suicide from what they say.

[Storm]

Yikes!............Boo Who?


don't cry, it will be okay

[rocketsocks]

Yeah suicide from what they say.Wow, saw her a couple years ago on celebrity rehab...she definitely had some demons..shame

[rocketsocks]

don't cry, it will be okayThanks Storm, I'm better now:)

[Mountain Mike]

Sounds like she went off deep end when here boyfriend killed himself. Parents took kids she was so bad. Terrible shame.

[rocketsocks]

Sounds like she went off deep end when here boyfriend killed himself. Parents took kids she was so bad. Terrible shame.Drugs and alcohol...that's a hard way to continue to go through life....there's so much more. Sometimes when people are in there full blown addition, they just can't seem to find there way out. Mike Star (bass player for alice in chains???) who was also on celebrity rehab died about a year after finishing the show.

[Astro]

Calling it a night. Catch y'all tomorrow.

[Mountain Mike]

Addiction is a hard thing to beat. I have lost several friends through drugs. Many had gone through recovery. A few even long term.

[Mountain Mike]

G'Night Astro.

[rocketsocks]

Calling it a night. Catch y'all tomorrow.Night Astro

[Mountain Mike]

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

[rocketsocks]

Addiction is a hard thing to beat. I have lost several friends through drugs. Many had gone through recovery. A few even long term.Yep, a friend of mine shot himself a few years ago. George was a Marine and a Vietnam Vet, he never could shake the war...I fear more like him will come from the wars in Afghanistan.

[Mountain Mike]

Sad but probably true. Have a friend who is a vet that has screws in his spine that need adjustment. Had a date to get them fixed...now with budget cuts they say they won't do it until he quits smoking for three months.

[rocketsocks]

Sad but probably true. Have a friend who is a vet that has screws in his spine that need adjustment. Had a date to get them fixed...now with budget cuts they say they won't do it until he quits smoking for three months.that's a tough order, hope he can make it.

Well Mike I'm out...going into stealth mode..catch you tomorrow.

[Mountain Mike]

G'night RS. I'm not far behind you.

[OzJacko]

19745
Brrr..... Chilly at my Shanteau this morning.
I want colder but not THAT cold!

[OzJacko]

Yesterday afternoon on Mt Adams...
1974719748
Nice photos.
Nicer effort getting there!

[OzJacko]

I think you are totally right. The gals need a place to ask questions they may not be confortable talking about in mixed company. Too bad there isn't a way to keep men from even reading the posts.
Agreed.
Only time I posted was early on and via "new posts". Didn't think before posting.
Maybe the "new posts" in that forum shouldn't show except when you make a conscious decision to go in there.
Might stop a lot of browsing by the guys.

[OzJacko]

Yep, a friend of mine shot himself a few years ago. George was a Marine and a Vietnam Vet, he never could shake the war...I fear more like him will come from the wars in Afghanistan.
Hopefully not as many. Not sure about you guys but our Viet vets weren't treated well. The unpopular war and all.
Better attitudes towards those serving now.
They will have problems but being treated badly by those that didn't go shouldn't exacerbate it as much this time.

[Coffee Rules!]

Much better attitude in the States toward today's veterans than the 'Nam vets, thank goodness. There's also a lot more known (as well as a better attitude) about PTSD and better treatment available for it.

[OzJacko]

Much better attitude in the States toward today's veterans than the 'Nam vets, thank goodness. There's also a lot more known (as well as a better attitude) about PTSD and better treatment available for it.
G'day CR!
Yeah I think both countries had similar poor treatment back then and better now.
The vets for Vietnam copped the reaction of "why did you fight it?"
Now there is much better realisation that the man carrying the rifle doesn't make the decisions. He's doing a job for us.
You want the job over?- talk to the politicians.
Won't go any further before we get a gator bite.

[OzJacko]

Got to go shopping now but I have only 2 more days at work!! and about 18 days work around the house....;)

[rocketsocks]

Hey, I agree, huge strides have been made sense the 60's-70's in mental illness.

[rocketsocks]

Got to go shopping now but I have only 2 more days at work!! and about 18 days work around the house....;)see ya jacko...you get that hole dug...don't answer that..later brada

[Coffee Rules!]

Hey, I agree, huge strides have been made sense the 60's-70's in mental illness.

You'd sure never know it here in the Cafe. :p

[OzJacko]

You'd sure never know it here in the Cafe. :p
I don't know - it certainly seems to be more prevalent now....:banana

[rocketsocks]

You'd sure never know it here in the Cafe. :pYes, :-? there are some here who seemed to have slipped through the cracks ;)

[rocketsocks]

I don't know - it certainly seems to be more prevalent now....:bananaYou mean the morning crew :D

I like the Friday night fights...better than Chinese boxing......you know Chinese boxing?

[OzJacko]

Is it normal to to leave your nearest and dearest for 6 months to get dirty, hungry, wet, cold and miserable in a strange land?

Yeah - of course it's normal!:D

[OzJacko]

You mean the morning crew :D

I like the Friday night fights...better than Chinese boxing......you know Chinese boxing?
I assume you mean what we call Thai boxing - with feet as well.

[rocketsocks]

I assume you mean what we call Thai boxing - with feet as well.Ah yes, In one of Bruce Lee's movies a fella says that line...I forget which one, he starts working with a family and becomes a dish washer at a restaurant, and the owner is getting shook down by the local thugs.

Here it is....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAQdecyBNb4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAQdecyBNb4

well not quit the way I remember it....

[hikerboy57]

from mt washington



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Temperature
-12.6°F


Wind
100.7 mph


Direction
319° (NW)


Gust
126.6 mph


Wind Chill
-58.1°F


Monday 8:00 AM
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[OzJacko]

Ah yes, In one of Bruce Lee's movies a fella says that line...I forget which one, he starts working with a family and becomes a dish washer at a restaurant, and the owner is getting shook down by the local thugs.

Here it is....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAQdecyBNb4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAQdecyBNb4
That was an early one!!
Don't remember it. Only familiar with the "bigger" Bruce Lee movies.
The 60's and 70's may have had the best music but face it, we had some pretty crap movies.

Given our geographic location, fair to say we get more info on South East Asia than you guys.
Pretty sure it's Thai boxing most places but Chinese means more to the American market and Tinseltown.

[OzJacko]

from mt washington



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Temperature
-12.6°F


Wind
100.7 mph


Direction
319° (NW)


Gust
126.6 mph


Wind Chill
-58.1°F


Monday 8:00 AM
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I have already looked at that 3 times this evening.;)
Wish the camera cleared up.

[OzJacko]

Even Katahdin is pretty damn uninviting this morning, although there is some image.
http://www.neoc.com/webcam/twin-pines-webcam-camera1.php

[rocketsocks]

I've never seen that before...very cool

[Karma13]

I love the Katahdin webcam!

[OzJacko]

I've never seen that before...very cool
I have that one, Mt W Observatory and this one bookmarked.
http://www.katahdincam.com/
Have resigned myself to not being able to get one for Springer.:(

[OzJacko]

I love the Katahdin webcam!
When you get a clear dawn it's mesmerising....

[rocketsocks]

from mt washington



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Temperature
-12.6°F


Wind
100.7 mph


Direction
319° (NW)


Gust
126.6 mph


Wind Chill
-58.1°F


Monday 8:00 AM
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I'm reading 21.7* time for a nice brisk walk...not!

[OzJacko]

The twin pines one is actually across a lake.
Totally different scene in summer.

[Karma13]

I have an image from across the lake on my iPhone. I figure if my feet flag, I can hold my phone out like a carrot.

[OzJacko]

I'm reading 21.7* time for a nice brisk walk...not!
We had a pleasant 27C yesterday and 29 today.
34,37,38 for next three and then some relief back into mid/high 20's again.
Hopefully the last sustained heat wave is behind us.
Several fires around today again. Smallish ones so no real problem.
Reminds me - I'm just gonna check and see if I can get an update on possible damage to the Bib by the one down south last week.

[OzJacko]

I have an image from across the lake on my iPhone. I figure if my feet flag, I can hold my phone out like a carrot.
I'm pretty sure that I can close my eyes and visualise it.
I think I'll just concentrate on each days target.
The Katahdin images can wait to the end.

[Karma13]

I think I'll just concentrate on each days target.
The Katahdin images can wait to the end.

I hear that! I actually can't wrap my mind around anything beyond Neels (with some mental energy expended on the Smokies).

[rocketsocks]

We had a pleasant 27C yesterday and 29 today.
34,37,38 for next three and then some relief back into mid/high 20's again.
Hopefully the last sustained heat wave is behind us.
Several fires around today again. Smallish ones so no real problem.
Reminds me - I'm just gonna check and see if I can get an update on possible damage to the Bib by the one down south last week.What's a bib?

[OzJacko]

What's a bib?
Bibbulmun Track. My local (600 mile) trail.
Looks like Blackwood campsite is in middle of burnt area.
Shame - one of the prettiest locations of any hut.:(

[Karma13]

Sorry to hear that, Oz. :( Do they get a lot of wildfires in that area?

[OzJacko]

Took these photos there on my thruhike in 2011.
http://www.trailjournals.com/photos.cfm?id=645890
http://www.trailjournals.com/photos.cfm?id=645882
http://www.trailjournals.com/photos.cfm?id=645848

[OzJacko]

Sorry to hear that, Oz. :( Do they get a lot of wildfires in that area?
Far too many.
Eucalypt forest sheds a lot of bark and leaves etc year long. It generally doesn't "rot down" like leaves in a deciduous forest and builds up in what is referred to as a "fuel load".
Control to prevent rampant fires is to "control" burn small sections in the cooler seasons. Due to a couple that got away (i.e. became uncontrolled) and destroyed a lot of property DEC (our forestry department) have been overly cautious in their controlled burns. Along with a lack of funding for them (your Forest Service can no doubt relate) this means fuel loads are very high pretty much everywhere.
At least this fire was caused by lightning strike so we don't have any undesirables to hunt down.

[Karma13]

Sounds like a hard situation to manage, especially with funds being as tight as they are these days.

Well, hopefully you'll be leaving the wildfires behind in another few weeks!

[OzJacko]

Blackwood hut is one of about 15 huts (out of 48) that have permanent fire bans because of fire risk and fuel stoves only are permitted.
It is right next to some commercial pine plantations as well as the eucalypt.
The sction immediately south of Blackwood is the first in which the Track goes through Karri forest (our tallest trees).

[rocketsocks]

Bibbulmun Track. My local (600 mile) trail.
Looks like Blackwood campsite is in middle of burnt area.
Shame - one of the prettiest locations of any hut.:(Ah ha, now that term I've heard of.

[OzJacko]

Anyway, I have to head off now. Bedtime.
While I sleep under my air conditioner, you guys keep the frostbite at bay you hear!
:D

[rocketsocks]

Night Oz..sweet dreams, hehe

[BirdBrain]

Useless trivia time in honor of President's Day:

Can anyone name the 1st year the Washington quarter was minted? Subtract 200 from that number and you have Washington's birth-year.

Can anyone name the 1st tear the Lincoln penny was minted? Subtract 100 from that number and you have Lincoln's birth-year. His 150th was commemorated by the memorial back penny and his 200th by the shield back penny.

Off to greet the day. I did my duty over at the Jukebox.

[Train Wreck]

Hey all you PoHos!
just stopping in to make sure no one's been messing with my stool since I was last here a few days ago.
Had a busy weekend, and the first half of this week looks like more of the same due to a big project deadline at work.
It's a lot more fun being a PoHo than a WoHo :(
see you mid-week!

[HikerMom58]

Hey all you PoHos!
just stopping in to make sure no one's been messing with my stool since I was last here a few days ago.
Had a busy weekend, and the first half of this week looks like more of the same due to a big project deadline at work.
It's a lot more fun being a PoHo than a WoHo :(
see you mid-week!

Don't work too hard TW.. glad to know you are OK... miss ya!:)

[BirdBrain]

Big project = cleaning all the BB's off the railroad tracks. I am claiming that as the cause of the most recent "Train Wreck". How did that name come about?

[Rasty]

Hey all you PoHos!
just stopping in to make sure no one's been messing with my stool since I was last here a few days ago.
Had a busy weekend, and the first half of this week looks like more of the same due to a big project deadline at work.
It's a lot more fun being a PoHo than a WoHo :(
see you mid-week!

It is all about time management! Also not sleeping helps!

[BirdBrain]

It is all about time management! Also not sleeping helps!

Well, I guess I am half way there. I don't manage my time good enough, but don't sleep much either.