View Full Version : Getting the Hiker Fool Bash Under Way
Ron Haven
04-02-2009, 22:42
The Schedule (http://www.appalachiantrailservices.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=169?0414ace0) is ready and the people are coming in.Looking forward to this great fun filled weekend.We are full at Sapphire & Budget Inn but Franklin Motel has rooms and is helping us sponser the bash.
Call 828-524-4403 to Budget Inn for a ride in.We have shuttlers and ride info from all points.Winding Stair,Rock and Wallace Gaps will be running scheduled daily shuttles.We have limo rides from NOC & Fontana with Starlite Limousine Service at 1-828-586-5466 available all day Fri and up until 3pm Sat.
I will be running shuttles in town from Franklin Motel and Budget Inn to the Sapphire Inn thru out the evening.
Here is a nice newspaper artical from Franklin paper today (http://www.maconnews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4454&Itemid=116).
Hope to see you here,Any questions?call us :)
warraghiyagey
04-02-2009, 22:43
http://clashofthetitans.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/killerclowns.jpg
Hooch before he retired? :rolleyes:
Survivor Dave
04-03-2009, 04:36
I will be passing by the Hiker Hostel, Neel Gap, Hiawassee(town-Blueberry Patch and Hiawassee Inn), and Dick's Creek Gap way. Have room for 4 and gear going to Franklin. I'll be near those areas around noon or so.
Not charging for a shuttle, but gas money is appreciated, thanks.
These spots are for Thru-Hikers only please.
Phone number in website under contact link. www.atsurvivordave.com (http://www.atsurvivordave.com) .
SD
http://clashofthetitans.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/killerclowns.jpg
It was a space ship. And there was these things, these killer clowns, and they shot popcorn at us! We barely got away!
Lone Wolf
04-03-2009, 06:31
I will be passing by the Hiker Hostel, Neel Gap, Hiawassee(town-Blueberry Patch and Hiawassee Inn), and Dick's Creek Gap way. Have room for 4 and gear going to Franklin. I'll be near those areas around noon or so.
Not charging for a shuttle, but gas money is appreciated, thanks.
These spots are for Thru-Hikers only please.
Phone number in website under contact link. www.atsurvivordave.com (http://www.atsurvivordave.com) .
SD
section hikers are SOL and inferior :)
bigmac_in
04-03-2009, 08:40
section hikers are SOL and inferior :)
Apparently. Wouldn't want to mix section hikers with the thru-hikers. :confused:
theinfamousj
04-03-2009, 08:59
Working today, but I plan to drive up on Saturday. Think there will still be a tent site for my little Gossamer One?
warraghiyagey
04-03-2009, 09:02
apparently. Wouldn't Want To Mix Section Hikers With The Thru-hikers. :confused:
:sun:p
Bulldawg
04-03-2009, 12:45
We are full at Sapphire & Budget Inn but Franklin Motel has rooms and is helping us sponser the bash.
Man, I hope you ain't actually full at the Sapphire until I get there tomorrow morning!!
SGT Rock
04-03-2009, 12:47
Waiting for my boys to get home so I can leave.
Skidsteer
04-03-2009, 12:57
Waiting for my boss to leave so I can leave.
Bulldawg
04-03-2009, 13:15
Waiting for my boss to leave so I can leave.
My boss (at home) said I have to cut grass before I could leave!! Be there in the morning, 9ish!
Skids if you get off a little early and want to go cut it for me, I'd be more than glad to tell you how to get to the mower!!!:rolleyes:
Apparently. Wouldn't want to mix section hikers with the thru-hikers. :confused:
how do you distinguish those who will finish from those who don't know yet that they are section hikers? :-?
Bulldawg
04-03-2009, 15:10
how do you distinguish those who will finish from those who don't know yet that they are section hikers? :-?
They'll have the look!!:rolleyes::rolleyes:
Ya know the one!
well its looking that i may not be making it either......if so will be there late tonight:mad:
Wish I could be there...maybe next year
Have a great time, Ron!
They'll have the look!!:rolleyes::rolleyes:
Ya know the one!
You mean like the ones with the head bandana thingy and oversize gaitors? :rolleyes:
Bulldawg
04-03-2009, 16:21
You mean like the ones with the head bandana thingy and oversize gaitors? :rolleyes:
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs012.snc1/2631_1130709540664_1015017156_394223_350996_n.jpg
http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2653/163/67/1015017156/n1015017156_366196_1018378.jpg
OK work with this. First picture on top is a really cool section hiker, who is in deep thought I might add.
Second picture, guy on the right, that's a thru hiker!:D:D
I'm here. ta da!
I got adopted into a room with Dick (DG is trail name I think??)
infamousJ---the place is filling up. no rooms. I only saw a few tents at the Saphire Inn. They have blocked off the back parking lot at the budget inn for tents. come on down. we'll squeeze you in somewhere.
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs012.snc1/2631_1130709540664_1015017156_394223_350996_n.jpg
http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2653/163/67/1015017156/n1015017156_366196_1018378.jpg
OK work with this. First picture on top is a really cool section hiker, who is in deep thought I might add.
Second picture, guy on the right, that's a thru hiker!:D:D
reminds me of a movie... dazed and confused :D
Bulldawg
04-03-2009, 16:48
Somebody please tell me the Sapphire isn't FULL. I have a room reserved there for tomorrow night!!:-?:-?:confused::confused::(:(
Ron Haven
04-04-2009, 02:03
The first day was really nice. :banana
Bulldawg
04-04-2009, 07:35
The first day was really nice. :banana
You're the man Ron!
Lone Wolf
04-04-2009, 17:14
it's gettin' wound up now
warraghiyagey
04-04-2009, 17:52
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs012.snc1/2631_1130709540664_1015017156_394223_350996_n.jpg
http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2653/163/67/1015017156/n1015017156_366196_1018378.jpg
OK work with this. First picture on top is a really cool section hiker, who is in deep thought I might add.
Second picture, guy on the right, that's a thru hiker!:D:D
I still can't tell them apart. . . . http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-fc/hiding.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)
Ron Haven
04-05-2009, 22:09
The town was surprised with the turn out,yet proud.Thanks for your support to all who participated.
chiefduffy
04-06-2009, 03:46
Thank YOU, Ron!!
thanks ron, it was another great bash. till next time!:banana
Bulldawg
04-06-2009, 09:49
Many Thanks Ronnie!! A great time was had by all I am sure. I am already looking forward to the next one!!
Ron Haven
04-06-2009, 21:53
Many Thanks Ronnie!! A great time was had by all I am sure. I am already looking forward to the next one!!
thanks ron, it was another great bash. till next time!:banana
Thank YOU, Ron!!All of you are very welcome.
Ramble~On
04-07-2009, 16:01
I'm still stuffed!
Thanks Ron and the folks of Franklin for having us..it was a great time.
When's the Christmas party this year ?:D
Waterfall
04-07-2009, 16:47
Ron, thanks for putting on such a great event. I'm sorry I wasn't able to contribute more as planned. Next year! :)
I'm back in the Haven's Budget Inn after hiking from Dicks Creek after the bash.
I now have seen first hand the support Ron gives the hiking community here. It is really awesome. The Bash was great, food, entertainment, hospitality. It was nice to meet some of the regular posters on WB
But, Ron's day to day support is the real secret ingredient, with his bus runs to really simplify a town stop.
Thanks Ron for all you do.
Grinder, heading out in the morning
Ron Haven
04-10-2009, 22:19
I'm back in the Haven's Budget Inn after hiking from Dicks Creek after the bash.
I now have seen first hand the support Ron gives the hiking community here. It is really awesome. The Bash was great, food, entertainment, hospitality. It was nice to meet some of the regular posters on WB
But, Ron's day to day support is the real secret ingredient, with his bus runs to really simplify a town stop.
Thanks Ron for all you do.
Grinder, heading out in the morningI am a man on a mission :D
BAG "o" TRICKS
04-13-2009, 13:01
The town was surprised with the turn out,yet proud.Thanks for your support to all who participated.
I don't know why they were surprised you do a nice job every year and this year was no exception. Thank you and everyone else that worked so hard putting the event together. I and I'm sure many others had a great time. Even though I didn't get much hiking in other then the rescue of Miss Janet ;) it was nice getting to hang out with everyone, especially you and your family. I really enjoyed the morning shuttle runs with you and Pirate and getting to meeting the nobo.., especially Rath :eek: and Cimmeron that tough old guy. Happy Anniversary to you and Marcella and thanks again for everything. Hope to see you at trail days.
Ron Haven
04-13-2009, 22:21
I don't know why they were surprised you do a nice job every year and this year was no exception. Thank you and everyone else that worked so hard putting the event together. I and I'm sure many others had a great time. Even though I didn't get much hiking in other then the rescue of Miss Janet ;) it was nice getting to hang out with everyone, especially you and your family. I really enjoyed the morning shuttle runs with you and Pirate and getting to meeting the nobo.., especially Rath :eek: and Cimmeron that tough old guy. Happy Anniversary to you and Marcella and thanks again for everything. Hope to see you at trail days.I really enjoyed the time you and Pirate spent here too.Me & Maricela had a quite but simple anniversary.We are planning on going to trail days and have already rented the RV spot.See you there :D
Ron, see ya at Trail Days! I'll be there working at the Speer Hammocks booth. I hope you and Marcela will stop by to say hi if you get the chance.
Oh, and did you ever drink that Bud & Clamato I gave you at the Bash? :D
warraghiyagey
04-14-2009, 07:56
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Ron Haven
04-14-2009, 08:19
Ron, see ya at Trail Days! I'll be there working at the Speer Hammocks booth. I hope you and Marcela will stop by to say hi if you get the chance. I will
Oh, and did you ever drink that Bud & Clamato I gave you at the Bash? :DNot Yet but I will
BAG "o" TRICKS
04-14-2009, 11:49
I really enjoyed the time you and Pirate spent here too.Me & Maricela had a quite but simple anniversary.We are planning on going to trail days and have already rented the RV spot.See you there :D
Sorry Ron for butchering Maricela's name I can't spell for a darn, guess I should have asked. I'm still laughing about our long SAR's trip to find Miss Janet and the long shuttle runs, especially the one after that really cold snap and snow. I wish I had a video of the hikers running and sliding down the hill at Winding Stair Gap and then piling onto the warm bus. "Priceless" You have some great stories about your shuttles runs, friends, and family, and your area. I had a blast when you took the bus load of us out to pick ramps. Thanks again to you, your family, friends and volunteers for 'The Bash', and thank you for your hospitality and continued support of the hiking community. I'm still thinking about moving down there but don't know what I would do for work? Hope to see the entire family at Trail Days.
Tricks
Ron Haven
04-14-2009, 21:12
I'm still laughing about our long SAR's trip to find Miss Janet and the long shuttle runs, especially the one after that really cold snap and snow. I wish I had a video of the hikers running and sliding down the hill at Winding Stair Gap and then piling onto the warm bus. "Priceless" You have some great stories about your shuttles runs, friends, and family, and your area. I had a blast when you took the bus load of us out to pick ramps. Thanks again to you, your family, friends and volunteers for 'The Bash', and thank you for your hospitality and continued support of the hiking community. I'm still thinking about moving down there but don't know what I would do for work? Hope to see the entire family at Trail Days.
TricksIf you came down we would have a blast.