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  1. Thread: Trail Towns

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    If you want to move to Bennington, VT, you could...

    If you want to move to Bennington, VT, you could have your own hostel. The vortex is for sale. It has never been an "official" hostel but so far, I've hosted over 600 hikers this year alone. Or, I...
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    Well, Jack, I think we finally agree on...

    Well, Jack, I think we finally agree on something. I'm not having much luck with hiker dogs this year. The first one in lifted his leg and peed on me, lol and no harm done, as his owner was singing...
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    The Vortex in Bennington

    I'm a trail angel who has hosted over 1000 hikers since 2004. I'm looking for some trail magic for my property, which I want to sell, but also want to remain within the hiking community. The...
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    Gaia was in Bennington, VT last weekend, staying...

    Gaia was in Bennington, VT last weekend, staying at my place.
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    At the B-town vortex on 8/31: SOBO Mason 9/3 ...

    At the B-town vortex on 8/31: SOBO Mason
    9/3 SOBO's Rocket Man, Runner, & Jedi just left
    NOBO Baggins is back, heading for Gettysburg
  6. Thread: SOBO Rock Plopper

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    As of today, I learned that Rock Plopper was...

    As of today, I learned that Rock Plopper was discharged and is recuperating briefly in MA and will be returning to FL. She is very lucky and will need ongoing therapy for her hand and foot, which...
  7. Thread: SOBO Rock Plopper

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    As of the 28th of August, Rock Plopper was still...

    As of the 28th of August, Rock Plopper was still hospitalized and is in a lot of pain. Her real name is Becky Garriss.
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    Too bad you didn't post yesterday as I drove to...

    Too bad you didn't post yesterday as I drove to Hanover today from Bennington and could have dropped you off at Jack's--if only I knew how to find him.
  9. Thread: SOBO Rock Plopper

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    No news. I was able to reach Lite Weight...

    No news. I was able to reach Lite Weight finally. I heard Rock Plopper was going to recuperate in Springfield, MA. I did get her name and e-mail so hopefully I will hear from her eventually. I...
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    Timber, Aesop, Poppins, Narley, Leprachaun & Blue...

    Timber, Aesop, Poppins, Narley, Leprachaun & Blue Eyes are caught in the B-town, VT vortex.
  11. Thread: New Hostel

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    Yes, Greenwood Lodge is still functioning, as far...

    Yes, Greenwood Lodge is still functioning, as far as I know. I actually know the owner. The problem for most hikers is that Greenwood Lodge is several miles up the mountain, going west of the...
  12. Thread: New Hostel

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    Bennington has an on demand shuttle service for...

    Bennington has an on demand shuttle service for $2, weekdays only, 9-5. And, if anyone really wants to start an official hostel in Bennington, I'm willing to sell the vortex, which is centrally...
  13. Thread: New Hostel

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    While Bennington may not have an official hostel,...

    While Bennington may not have an official hostel, there is the B-town vortex, where several hundred hikers have stayed free since 04. And there are a couple of other people who also put up hikers...
  14. Thread: SOBO Rock Plopper

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    I don't know her real name, not unusual. And I...

    I don't know her real name, not unusual. And I don't think she was sleeping in the fire tower. A Long Trail hiker met her in the shelter and she sent him here because it was so stormy. I think she...
  15. Thread: SOBO Rock Plopper

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    I have a little more info. Rock Plopper was...

    I have a little more info. Rock Plopper was actually struck twice by lightning. She was taken to Mass General Hospital and is being treated by their burn unit. She is receiving therapy as she is...
  16. Thread: SOBO Rock Plopper

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    I don't know if I will get any news. I do know...

    I don't know if I will get any news. I do know that she changed her direction and was actually hiking north, after leaving her stuff here at my house. She was able to make it out of the woods and...
  17. Thread: SOBO Rock Plopper

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    SOBO Rock Plopper

    Letting everyone know that SOBO Rock Plopper was doing a slack from Manchester to my house in Bennington and was struck by lightning last night on Glastenbury Mtn. She has been taken to a Boston...
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    I've listened to some of TDS' adventure stories...

    I've listened to some of TDS' adventure stories and know he has overcome some serious mishaps while living his dreams. Go TDS!! Sending you love and healing energy from Pacific Coast Highway...
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    I understand that TDS is not in an accident...

    I understand that TDS is not in an accident induced coma but when medically sedated as he is it is considered a medically induced coma, which enables the healing process and reduces the stress caused...
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    TDS has stayed with me many times and Rain Man...

    TDS has stayed with me many times and Rain Man has been keeping me informed. My own son was critically injured in an accident just over a year ago and I know how hard this is on everyone. Modern...
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    Is anyone from New England driving south to the...

    Is anyone from New England driving south to the Gathering who has room for 06 nobo and her dog trying to get home to Georgia? Don't drive but can help with gas.
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    as much i would love to come i am stuck in...

    as much i would love to come i am stuck in benning vermont i made to gorum and re hurt my foot. I now need a ride home to north ga or anywhere close by the 28th of sept. for my niese 8th B-day. I...
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    I'm seeking a ride south from Bennington, VT to...

    I'm seeking a ride south from Bennington, VT to Georgia for AT 2006 hiker now staying with me, and her dog. Is anyone attending the White Blaze hiker feed driving south after the event, with room...
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    What's your destination and time frame? You...

    What's your destination and time frame? You could leave your car at my house in Bennington, VT and I can shuttle you, if you need. I am going to the Baltic Sea states, then Iceland, Norway, and the...
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    Bennington, VT has a good health food store,...

    Bennington, VT has a good health food store, Spice and Nice. We also have Isabella's, for restaurant organic food, but they are only open for breakfast and lunch. Farmer's Market is Tues and Sat,...
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