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wbdent I chatted with SGT Rock last night and we have come up with a meeting time and place for Trails days. I hope everyone can make it. We picked to meet outside of Dots because it is very easy to find.
Dots
Saturday
10:00 am
So lets get a roll call to who will be there.
Footslogger
05-03-2005, 11:38
Footslogger (2003) and BadAss Turtle (2001) will be there ...unless I'm so out of shape that the hike from Kincora to Damascus takes me a week.
'Slogger
The Solemates
05-03-2005, 11:42
I'll be there if i can make it down off the trail that early. Im starting at 321 on Thursday morning.
tlbj6142
05-03-2005, 13:19
If I go (not very likely at this moment), I won't be able to meet as I believe the UL backpacking seminar is going on from 9am-noon. Or is it noon-3pm?
Trail Yeti
05-03-2005, 13:47
will be at Trail Days, but not at Dots....i am helping out the folks at Mt Rogers
Uncle Silly
05-03-2005, 14:33
I've found the schedule for Trail Days (via the link on damascus.org) to be a pretty rough read. Has anyone found a more friendly schedule online?
hikerjohnd
05-03-2005, 14:45
I'll be there! Looking forward to putting faces with names!
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8395&highlight=trail+days+2005
scotsghost - I thought the same thing - the above link has a word doc I put together - the type is small, but the whole schedule fits on one page! - Just scroll down to post #17!
--John
Rain Man
05-03-2005, 14:46
Mary ("Lilredmg") says she's dragging my butt over from Nashville for Trail Days this year. It'll be my first. Anyway, if it all works out, I'll look for you on Saturday at Dots at 10:00 am.
I would suggest you consider an afternoon/evening meeting time also, for the folks who can't make it in the morning.
Rain:sunMan
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anneandbenhike
05-03-2005, 15:28
This is a much more readable and useful schedule for the week (and weekend)
http://www.traildays.nstemp.com/
What and where is the Dots
I chatted with SGT Rock last night and we have come up with a meeting time and place for Trails days. I hope everyone can make it. We picked to meet outside of Dots because it is very easy to find.
Dots
Saturday
10:00 am
So lets get a roll call to who will be there.
Ewker - see map : http://www.traildays.nstemp.com/damascus_map_2004.jpg - lower right corner
its a resteraunt/drinking establishment IIRC
yogi clyde
05-03-2005, 16:48
I was waiting for someone to ask the where question. :confused:
Now I remember the joint. :datz
I should have figured out, just look for the dive bar. :rolleyes:
Hope to see you all there. :jump
Mary ("Lilredmg") says she's dragging my butt over from Nashville for Trail Days this year. It'll be my first. Anyway, if it all works out, I'll look for you on Saturday at Dots at 10:00 am.
I would suggest you consider an afternoon/evening meeting time also, for the folks who can't make it in the morning.
Rain:sunMan
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Consider yourself dragged Rain Man. We'll be at Dot's. Looking forward to meeting y'all.
I'll be there... inside, having breakfast!
You guys have a banner? Would be nice if you had a campsite near Mala's Kitchen and Billville, where I tend to spend most of my time!
SGT Rock
05-03-2005, 20:38
Sure, lets do another one in the evenings. I'll start the bidding at 1800 hrs.
I'll Be There, But Is That Saturday The 7th, Or Saturday The 14th? Either Way I'll See You Guys There. Have A Safe Trip!!!
I'll be there, also inside eating breakfast. If any hikers need a ride to TD, I'll be glad to pick you up on my way. I'll be heading south on 81 from PA early Fri. morning. I can take 5or 6 hikers with packs in my van, maybe a few more if they are stuck without a ride. Email me a contact person and I'll make sure that we get connected. Looking forward to a great weekend. Rancid
I hope to make it myself, but 10 am, thats early!
VAMTNHIKER
05-03-2005, 22:04
Will be there!!
Dots
Saturday
10:00 am
The Solemates
05-04-2005, 08:54
Sure, lets do another one in the evenings. I'll start the bidding at 1800 hrs.
Sounds better to me.
SGT Rock
05-04-2005, 11:10
Well we set 10:00 AM because we wanted to beat the lunch rush ;)
Uncle Silly
05-04-2005, 15:14
I'll be there! Looking forward to putting faces with names!
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8395&highlight=trail+days+2005
scotsghost - I thought the same thing - the above link has a word doc I put together - the type is small, but the whole schedule fits on one page! - Just scroll down to post #17!
--John
thanks john -- that rocks!!
if you can update the document without changing the link, you might want to add a line on saturday for the 10am Whiteblaze meetup @Dot's. here's my annotated version, but it was done in Wordpad instead of Word so it may be slightly less than useful:
Thanks HOI, are you gonna be there?
Ewker - see map : http://www.traildays.nstemp.com/damascus_map_2004.jpg - lower right corner
its a resteraunt/drinking establishment IIRC
not too likely that I will be there although one never knows how I'll feel next week - generally I don't enjoy crowds - even on TT hikes I avoid the larger hikes
MadAussieInLondon
05-05-2005, 13:53
hope you all have a great time. I have no way of getting down there this year my ride (aka fiancee) is going to her sisters baby shower and I think i am getting dragged along so I can pack all her sisters stuff to bring home :(
i really wanna go to traildays tho.. i just cant get down there from here in the shennandoah...
have a great time, take lots of photos for us non-attendees!!!
The Scribe
05-05-2005, 15:31
Attroll, Frosty and i will be there. Still working on the travel logistics and not sure if Frosty is riding down with us or someone else but I have been planning for this getaway since last fall. For Attroll it was quite a feat to get the time off to go.
DOTS
10 a.m.
See you all there, ayuh.
PCM
Jack Tarlin
05-05-2005, 16:49
10 Am????
Geez, I hope the coffe machine is working.....
In any case, see some of you there.
And if anyone is interested, Gatlinburg is still a very friendly and simultaneously, an amazingly hideous place.
But a great spot to wait for the rain to stop.....
See you guys in a week and a half.........Jack
The are two redeeming things about Gatlinburgh. 1. They happen to have a few bars. 2. Shoney's AYCE
Mushroom 96
05-08-2005, 11:46
I was just wondering if the town still allows camping by the river. I haven't been there since 1997. Are any 1996 thru hikers going? I may try to go next year since health won't allow it this year (kidney stone).
Is this the Mushroom I know? LETITBE
wbdent Maybe after we all get together and get a group photo and shoot the breeze for a little bit we could all head to the Fire House for the chicken BBQ together. It starts at 11am.
Mushroom 96
05-09-2005, 22:44
Hey Nean (Let it be), In case my email didn't make it, Yes I am. Good to hear from you. Just to be sure I hiked with Iceman 1996, Trobador, Mango, Bedowin, Poly & Ester, and Interplanet Janet to name a few. Drop me a line. Sorry to break this thread.
Hammock Hanger
05-10-2005, 07:51
I'm caring for an ill FIL and after sneaking away for a quick hike on the BMT I am unable to get away again. I will truly miss, missing Trail Days. You all have a great time. Sue/HH
I can't wait for trail days! I will definately enjoy meeting all of you. I am in Gatlinburg right now, and I am getting a ride up to damascus for the daze, so I will see ya when I see ya!:D
Skittles
05-10-2005, 23:58
I'll be there most likely, looking forward to seeing everyone! Still don't know exactly how I'm getting from GA to Damascus (need to leave late Thursday from Neels Gap area or later,) but things will work themselves out. Later!
-Skittles-
We will be at Trail Days in Force this year. Or so the force has told me....
SGT Rock
05-11-2005, 05:05
Leaving in about an hour for Damascus and then the AT. I'll see y'all at Trail Days!:jump