View Full Version : Hiker Fool Bash - Franklin, NC - March 28-29, 2008
Ron Haven
01-28-2008, 13:21
Everyone is welcome to the 4th annual April Hiker Fool Bash in Franklin,NC
click on this link and I have posted info and the schedule for the bash.
http://www.appalachiantrailservices.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=2
We all hope to see you there.
gold bond
01-28-2008, 15:11
Ron I will be calling there today to book my room. I did not get to make it to SoRuck so I feel cheated this year after reading all the great posts.
That's right at the end of my spring break. Hoping to do some hiking from Springer to Neels after Easter, may just have to hit up that bash after I'm done.
Ron Haven
01-28-2008, 21:10
Ron I will be calling there today to book my room. I did not get to make it to SoRuck so I feel cheated this year after reading all the great posts.I enjoyed the soruck.:)
You know I"ll be there if I can......chopping up a storm....and this time with sharp knifes!!
Lone Wolf
01-29-2008, 08:47
gonna be in Asheville that saturday for a Drive By Truckers show. y'all have a good time
Ron Haven
01-29-2008, 11:23
You don't think there would be a chance :-? of you taking some pictures and Sat nite stop in and show them to us.You will be 68 miles away.You being that close and missing it would almost be a crime :o
Lone Wolf
01-29-2008, 11:25
the show will be over well past midnite and i'll be in no shape to drive :)
Gray Blazer
01-29-2008, 11:48
I wish I could make it, but not this year. Ron throws a nice party.
Ron Haven
01-29-2008, 18:57
If your plans change both of you know you will sure be welcome at the bash:)
Lone Wolf
01-29-2008, 19:01
tickets are bought and the room is paid for but i'll see y'all in march on the way to springer :)
tickets are bought and the room is paid for but i'll see y'all in march on the way to springer :)
When will you be at Springer?
Kirby
I'm planning on hiking in.
Mother Nature
01-31-2008, 23:42
Made my reservations today for Smokestack and me. Any requests on candy?
MN
Ron Haven
02-01-2008, 10:12
I'm planning on hiking in.Make you a deal,I'll come and get you at Winding Stair.
Make you a deal,I'll come and get you at Winding Stair.
What if I'm feeling spunky and make it as far as NOC? :) Rumor has it Mala and Tucker will be there too. ;)
Hi Ron:
I'll be heading north from the Len Foote HIKE INN on March 11th. Would it be reasonable to hit Franklin around the 28th?
~Shiloh~
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Lone Wolf
02-19-2008, 11:08
Hi Ron:
I'll be heading north from the Len Foote HIKE INN on March 11th. Would it be reasonable to hit Franklin around the 28th?
~Shiloh~
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if you hike 6 miles a day or so you'll be right on time. you'll most likely be past franklin by the 28th. more like fontana dam area
if you hike 6 miles a day or so you'll be right on time. you'll most likely be past franklin by the 28th. more like fontana dam area
Thanks LW. My initial planning put me up by Fontana on the 28th. I'm not in a big rush so 6-8 miles a day is OK for me, especially for the first few weeks.
~Shiloh~
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At this point in my life if I can't carry it on my back or in my heart, then I probably don't need it.
Ron Haven
02-29-2008, 23:24
For all of our north bounders starting in mid March.Remember our get together in Franklin for hikers to celebrate a hundred miles into your hike.
:welcome :banana :welcome :banana :welcome :banana
For anyone driving there, watch out for that last down hill going into franklin, the cops like to hand out tickets there....just a warning from last year
Sorry looks like I won't make it this year
You'll be missed Gaitor. I'm not sure if I'll be going this year or not. I'm on spring break and hiking a section, ending on Friday. I may drive over on Saturday, depends on how my hiking partner feels.
Ron Haven
03-06-2008, 19:25
Thanks LW. My initial planning put me up by Fontana on the 28th. I'm not in a big rush so 6-8 miles a day is OK for me, especially for the first few weeks.
~Shiloh~
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At this point in my life if I can't carry it on my back or in my heart, then I probably don't need it.Last year Starlyte Limo Service was available to shuttle hikers around Fontana or maybe the NOC back to Franklin to the bash.I will get in touch with them and post it soon.
Dances with Mice
03-06-2008, 22:47
Made my reservations today for Smokestack and me. Any requests on candy?Nobody likes your Peppermint Patties except me. I really can't use more than two, maybe three hundred pounds. Thanks!
Ron Haven
03-14-2008, 23:35
Friends this is less than 2 weeks away :sun
Alas, family duties will keep me away this year. Have a great time, y'all!
anyone from georgia attending, if so, i could use a ride?:)
Ron Haven
03-15-2008, 23:03
Alas, family duties will keep me away this year. Have a great time, y'all!We will be thinking of you;)
Ramble~On
03-18-2008, 00:02
:-? Foothills Trail or Ron's ?
Hmmm. Guess I'll be at the Sapphire for a few days prior to the Foothills.
I look forward to it!
Ron Haven
03-18-2008, 00:18
Friends,I just spoke with Starlyte Limousine Service today at 828-586-5466.The owner is a friend Cathy Gibson which is also the owner of The Starlyte Inn of Cherokee,NC
She said if hikers would like to come to the April Hiker Fool Bash from Fontana or the NOC first class in a limo for a fee.Call her and discuss it with her.They have white or black limos which ever color you choose.If several want to come it would be a reasonable price if everyone chipped in.
Since it is 15 miles from Newfound Gap to Gatlinburg and 15 miles to Cherokee.Some of you may want to consider her motel services price wise also in the future.