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Jester2000
06-06-2005, 15:24
A couple months after cancelling the thing, the Billville Hiker Feed is resurrected, this time in Duncannon. The dates are July 8, 9, 10 (I think -- it's the weekend AFTER July 4th). It's being held in the Centennial Park (did I spell that correctly?), with food, refreshments, and various shenanigans, including Sue Grace at the Doyle with the full band (I think) on Saturday night.
As per usual, The Feed and Fiasco is mainly for the current hikers and the town, although all are welcome to come help out and have some fun.
Trail Angel Mary (who is a member here) is organizing food & such, so if you think you might be able to contribute send her a message.
See you all in July (well, not all of you. That would be a bit much).
RED BLAZE MAGIC!!!!!
Lone Wolf
06-06-2005, 15:40
Just spoke with B. Jack here in Damasskiss about your gig. I may try to make it.
:dance
Rumor has it that red blazes will start appearing next to Continental Divide Markers. Make sure you all have a beer for me at the get together. I will be sure to report back how many red blazes appear out west.
:dance
Jack Tarlin
06-06-2005, 16:21
Jester---
This is very good news indeed, looking forward very much to your soiree, and will do my best to attend, even if it means walking there, which is starting to look like a distinct possibility.
See you in five weeks......
Lion King
06-07-2005, 00:55
Ummmmmmmmmmm....maybe I can make it there.
I stopped hiking to handle 'business'...but man, good times.
Maybe Ill hike from damascus to there...who knows? I need to get out and lose my gutiess maximus.
Be good to see you guys again.
trailangelmary
06-07-2005, 03:41
This is very good news indeed, looking forward very much to your soiree, and will do my best to attend, even if it means walking there, which is starting to look like a distinct possibility.
See you in five weeks...... :rolleyes: So does this mean you are still in Damascus, Jack. I guess that explains why I haven't gotten a new postcard!! Ha, Ha. Better get hiking Jack!
By the way, Mountain Dew is in Duncannon. :banana
trailangelmary
06-07-2005, 03:47
Ummmmmmmmmmm....maybe I can make it there.
I stopped hiking to handle 'business'...but man, good times.
Maybe Ill hike from damascus to there...who knows? I need to get out and lose my gutiess maximus.
Be good to see you guys again.
We are trying to find out if there is a way to show your movie sometime that weekend. I have a copy and so does Jester. I don't have a dvd player.
I have a portable DVD player, Mary. No TV, tho.... :)
trailangelmary
06-08-2005, 00:40
I have a portable DVD player, Mary. No TV, tho.... :)
I have a small tv we can set up with your dvd player under one of the pavillions. There are lots of electrical outlets there. Small groups can view it there. :clap
What do you think Chomp and Lion King?
Miss Janet
06-08-2005, 00:56
I really hate you guys!
OK, I love most of you but I will not be able to make it that weekend! The ATC Conference Bi Annual meeting is right here in my back yard this year and the dates will keep me here through the 8th!
trailangelmary
06-08-2005, 00:56
The dates are July 8, 9, 10 (I think -- it's the weekend AFTER July 4th). including Sue Grace at the Doyle with the full band (I think) on Saturday night.
That's the right dates & yes Sue Grace's band is at the Doyle on Saturday night....."Bad Momma & The Boys" :clap
Lion King
06-08-2005, 05:27
I have a small tv we can set up with your dvd player under one of the pavillions. There are lots of electrical outlets there. Small groups can view it there. :clap
What do you think Chomp and Lion King?
NEAT!
I'll try my dangdest to be there as well. As I said, I am hitting the Graysons again this week, then getting out and hitting it hard with no breaks till then, so I probally will be there.
If not, thanks for showing it, and if any one is interested in a copy tell them to PM me here, or email me from the website...thats all I got for now.
minnesotasmith
06-08-2005, 09:17
*** do red blazes mean?
Lone Wolf
06-08-2005, 09:33
It's a leftist communist thing.
:dance
If you should ever find one of the red blazes - feel free to follow it in it's direction, you'll be garaunteed a smile at the least.
And yes the woman taste good too!
:dance
:dance
If you should ever find one of the red blazes - feel free to follow it in it's direction, you'll be garaunteed a smile at the least.
And yes the woman taste good too!
:dance
Unless your name happens to be minnesotasmith. In that case, ignore the red blazes completly.
The Old Fhart
06-08-2005, 16:29
minnesotasmith-"*** do red blazes mean?"*** does minnesotasmith mean?" :D
*** does minnesotasmith mean?" :D
If you should ever find minnesotasmith - feel free to walk in the opposite direction, you'll be garaunteed a smile at the least.
BonzNRio
06-10-2005, 13:19
Looking foward to seeing everyone. Anyone in the Harpers Ferry area at that time & would like a ride I have room for up to 6 hikers. ~Peace~
Lion King
06-10-2005, 18:19
Looking foward to seeing everyone. Anyone in the Harpers Ferry area at that time & would like a ride I have room for up to 6 hikers. ~Peace~
Look For me there! Although I may not be in Harpers Ferry, I may be close, check with Ron and Laura, if anyone knows where I am if I am in Harpers ferry, it wil be them.
Otherwise I will be hitching up.
Rio! good Dog!
LK
Hell Jester, why did you schedule something in Duncanon the same weekend I am committed to be at a Tupperware Party in Cairo? The last time I ws in Duncanon Blue and Burley tried to "put out the Doyle" with a fire extinguisher. What a night, wish you were there.
Lion King
06-10-2005, 23:26
Hell Jester, why did you schedule something in Duncanon the same weekend I am committed to be at a Tupperware Party in Cairo? The last time I ws in Duncanon Blue and Burley tried to "put out the Doyle" with a fire extinguisher. What a night, wish you were there.
Yeah, well, those kinds of things are exactly what we dont need.
That caused problems, as do a lot of inconsiderate actions by hikers. Billville is fun, funny and full of good cheer without being a destructive force on the ability for future hikers to be welcome at places along the trail.
I knew and liked Burly and Blue, but that incident wasnt appreciated by the owners one bit.
I agree with Lion King. After those guys did that, I remember a black list going up the line to other hostels of hikers to beware of. There was also incidents before I got to the Vernon hostel. Exactly what went down there, I forget, but it again caused animosity towards hikers.
Looking foward to seeing everyone. Anyone in the Harpers Ferry area at that time & would like a ride I have room for up to 6 hikers. ~Peace~Hey Bonz how about you bring my tent and get it to Blister or Jester so I can have it back when I see them at The Gathering.
I'll be there in spirit! I'm going to a festie over in MO with a hiker from Springfield. Have fun!
I'm leaving for Montana my self in two days. I will not see anyone probablly until the Gathering
Jester2000
06-16-2005, 21:58
So as quickly as I can:
1) Thought poorly of Gnarly, Burly and Blue after hearing of the incident at the Doyle, but changed my mind after their good work at the Vernon Hostel that same year. I think they regretted what happened and tried to do their best elsewhere (they were young and stupid, which is forgiveable, I think).
2) Follow the Red Blazes.
3)Things are going apace as far as planning for the Feed. Getting so excited I may have to start thinking about baseball.
4)I hope as many hikers as possible will either speed up, slow down, or get a hitch and join us in some fun.
Smell ya later!
Jester
P.S. Was unaware that the ATC Bicurious meeting was being held so close to our event. But if Miss J wants to fly into Harrisburg I'm sure we'll come get her. Wait, is there even an airport there? Has to be, right? It's the capital, after all. . .
robko626
06-19-2005, 16:24
Howdy - I'm meeting up with my friend TotallyDifferentSubject(TDS) at the Billville Hiker feed. I'm going to be at the Harrisburg, PA Amtrak station on July 8th at about 4pm, and I was wondering if I could catch a ride with someone up to Duncannon.
THANK YOU!
robko626
Lion King
06-19-2005, 21:43
I think I will be hiking again in pearisburg VA on this Wednesday and hiking North. Should be able toget there by the 8th or 9th.
Good times.
RedneckRye
06-21-2005, 23:37
The bad news is that I have to work on Friday the 8th (??) till 8pm. The good news is that I don't have to be back to work till Tuesday am. So, if I leave work exactly at 8pm (yeah, right) and don't stop for gas, food, or a p*ss break (yeah, right), I should arrive at about 3:21am saturday morning (according to maps.google.com) for Billville fun and festivities. More than likely that really means that I'll see all'a y'all sometime saturday late morning or noonish. The good part is that I don't have to get up and out early for the drive home on sunday feeling like the inside of a Yuengling bottle. MMM, Yuengling bottlles, even more MMM - Yuengling on tap.
:dance Is this the Billville banana??
RedneckRye
06-21-2005, 23:49
As long as there is an outlet or two, I've got the projection covered. I will bring DVD player, 6' screen, and a digital projector from where I work. As long as there is someone (an AV person?? - I'm pretty much an idiot) to hook it all up, we've got the theatre.
Anyone up for a double feature?? Blazing Saddles, maybe?? That's all about being out on the trail, right?? Campfire, anyone??
Otherwise, bring whatever DVDs y'all want.
:dance
trailangelmary
06-22-2005, 23:31
Hi Redneck Rye,
That is awesome. There are plenty of outlets. Don't know who all will be there that knows how to hook it all up but I think that is great. Someone or a community effort will be able to figure it out. I am usually pretty smart about figuring it out. But if I can't someone will. Jester is in town (Duncannon) as we speak. We went over the scheule this evening. We were going to have Walking with Freedom viewable on a small tv under the pavillion when any one wanted. But this will be much better. I will put the viewing of Walking with Freedom in the schedule on Friday night at 10:00. I will also try to find a spot for another viewing on Saturday.
:banana
BonzNRio
06-23-2005, 13:00
Just saw Tricks & Jack in Harpers Ferry.'Urge' ( my van ) is filling up but there's still more room.It's never full until the last hiker & their dogs are in it.
trailangelmary
06-24-2005, 04:14
The Schedule:
Thursday, July 7 - After dark, Park is available for Billville members arriving early.
Friday, July 8
Late Afternoon and Evening Hiker Feed - Hot Dogs and the fixings & Pasta Salad
8:00 - 10:00 pm - Sue Grace & Mark Lukens performn at the Bandshell
10:00 pm - Showing of Lion King's Movie, Walking with Freedom
Saturday, July 9
8:30 - 9:30 am - Pancake Breakfast
9:00 am till ? Sports Medicine Therapist Masseuse Available
10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Horseshoe competition at Noyes Park if any hikers are interested
1:00 - 2:00 pm Big Billville Lunch
12:00 - 6:00 pm Tattooist available for AT Tattoos
All Day Saturday - Presbyterian Church Annex Library open for free internet use (exact times to be announced later)
2:00 - 4:00 pm - Camp Arawak Band at the Bandshell
4:00 - 5:30 pm - Open Mic for hikers
5:30 pm - Showing of Lion King's Movie or another AT movie if anyone brings one
7:00 - 11:00 pm - There will be no contra dance at this time.
7:30 pm - Group Picture of all in attendance for the weekend
7:30 - 8:30 pm - Taco and Soup Supper
8:30 pm - 12:30 am - The Bad Mommy Band at the Doyle
Sunday, July 10
8:00 am - Service at the Bandshell
8:30 - 9:30 am - Billville Big A-- Breakfast
10:00 am - Billville Members Group Picture
CLEAN-UP
I am sooooo sorry I woun't be there. Montana is awesome!!!! I have sighted a couple of red blazes here on the CDT - The first one appeared on the "first" CDT marker I saw after two days on the trail. Maybe Chomp can burn all the pictures from the billville sight to a CD for an ongoing slideshow of Billville get togethers. That way some of us can be there in spirit. By the way - yes, I have blisters and the chaffing is all I remembered it to be. I hope you remember my face cut out - so I can be int he group photo. Anyways I am surfing the whiteblaze sight while I do my laundry here at the laundrymat. Good hiker idea internet while doing your laundry. I wonder where I'll be out here during your festivities. Someone send me the cell numbers of who will be there. If I am in a town maybe I can call, a verbal appearance of sort. Send Chomp, Tricks and any others. I didn't bring my telephone address book on the trail, it's getting to heavy. Have a great time everybody!!!!!!
I wish I could be there! :datz
Oh well, at tleast I'm hiking! :jump
Jester2000
06-24-2005, 21:30
Ahhh, chafing.
I will remember to bring Blister's head with me for the photo (head?).
Also, everyone should know that the massage therapist and the tattooist are townfolk who will be (rightfully) charging for their services.
I'm back in Philly area now, although I'll probably be back out magicking on Sunday-Monday and will stop back in Duncannon.
Hope to see you all there in July!
Lion King
06-24-2005, 22:09
Sounds like a Blast...I will do all in my power to be there.
Should be in Damascus sometime Sunday...or Monday, then getting a ride to Atkins and hiking North for 2 weeks, then hithcing from wherever I am, hoping to get to Harpers at least, then gettin' a ride with Bonzo, also, I may have a few copies to sale at The event if anyone is interested, the more I sale the more I can hike!
:D
Jester2000
06-25-2005, 04:38
Maybe we can put you in the same tent with the massage person and the tattoist.
Lion King leaves Duncannon richer, relaxed, and covered in ink. . .
Lion King
06-25-2005, 06:54
Maybe we can put you in the same tent with the massage person and the tattoist.
Lion King leaves Duncannon richer, relaxed, and covered in ink. . .Sweet.:banana ..ummm wonder if I can get a Dancin banana tattoo?
edited to add...
In a sense this is a scary proposition...Drunk people pass out, people who get massages pass out...drunk people who get massages pass out in a chair beside a tattoo-e-ine could wake up looking like a Hindu love God.
not that Im familiar with that.
DMA, 2000
06-25-2005, 09:31
Get it on your forearm so that it "dances" when you move your fingers.
I saw that once on the White Shadow. Some old prevert at the VD clinic had done just that with a naked mermaid tattoo. Cheap porn, baby!
BonzNRio
06-29-2005, 13:16
Ya'll are worryin' me (again) but that makes me look foward to seeing everyone that much more. :banana .We'll be there around sunset friday. ~Peace~ :cool:
Sleepy the Arab
06-29-2005, 23:24
Can't say I'll be able to make it down, at least not early enough to make it worthwhile. Doesn't look like the stars are aligned for me.
Mountain Dew
06-30-2005, 21:22
If one of the MAIRNTTT... Boys brings a woman to the feed will she be subject to being hit on by various drunken Billville perverts ? As a duel member of both Billville and the Mairnttt... Boys. I was just wondering if a go-lite chasity belt would be needed at this feed. You never know when somebody from Billville will try to take your woman !!! Goodtimes !
Jester2000
06-30-2005, 21:43
I cannot promise that nothing will happen to the women. I can only promise that whatever happens, they will enjoy it.
The Old Fhart
06-30-2005, 22:20
Mountain Dew-"Boys. I was just wondering if a go-lite chasity belt would be needed at this feed."I'm not sure if you want the belt for your protection or the women! :D
And, knowing this crowd, is a go-lite model going to be effective? ;)
You never know when somebody from Billville will try to take your woman !!!
No one in Billville can "take" your women. However, if they come over to the RED side looking for something, they are never disapointed. There is a reason our slogan is "Satisfaction Guaranteed".
The Old Fhart
07-01-2005, 13:12
Chomp-"There is a reason our slogan is "Satisfaction Guaranteed".Chomp, correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm sure I have a photo of Jester's hair-cutting sign at TD where it said: "Satisfaction Guaranteed-if your standards aren't that high."
Can I get lost in Duncannon? How do I find the "ballfield" ? TrailAngelMary...do I need to bring anything ? Will we be camped in a field ?
:datz
Do I need
Shade?
Beer?
Girls?
Generator?
I am so confused...
Gary
Jack Tarlin
07-02-2005, 16:31
Gary--
Best thing to do is check in at the Doyle Hotel when you get to town; there will either be maps posted, or you can simply ask someone for directions. The weekend's events will be split between the campsite and the Doyle (some folks will no doubt be staying in the Doyle for all or part of the weekend, tho most will be camping).
Hope to see lots of folks there....I've been in Harpers Ferry for awhile now, and ALL of the hikers seem to have heard of the event, tho some didn't believe it was actually happening, thinking it was some sort of Trail "urban legend."
Anyway, it is INDEED happening,it should be very well attended, and some of us will be in Duncannon as early as Thursday night. Hope lots of Whiteblaze folks can drop by, including some of the prospective hikers. It'll be a great weekend, with a lot of fun things going on....the Billville people do at least two things well: They throw a great party, and on occasion, they're also pretty good hikers.
Hope to see lots of you there, have a safe and happy July 4th.
Jester2000
07-02-2005, 23:38
'Lo all! I was talking to Mary today and things are just about ready for next weekend. The pig is being fattened, the band was practicing last night, and the tattoo artist . . . well, he's probably out drinking somewhere in Duncannon.
A request, please, to all who may be driving to the Feed (particularly those coming from the north):
If time and space permits, can you drop by some of the standard town haunts as you come? There has apparently been a lot of interest from hikers who have headed on but would like to come back. I'm thinking of Del Gap, Palmerton, and Port Clinton, but you'll know best based on your route. Keep your eyes peeled. Ouch!
The route to the camping area is not that complicated, but I think everyone should drop by the Doyle, have a beer (or a nonalcoholic beverage of your choice), and THEN ask for directions.
See you all there!
Jester2000
07-02-2005, 23:40
ALL of the hikers seem to have heard of the event, tho some didn't believe it was actually happening, thinking it was some sort of Trail "urban legend."
Anyway, it is INDEED happening,it should be very well attended, and some of us will be in Duncannon as early as Thursday night.
Wait. Are we actually doing this?
Lion King
07-03-2005, 13:28
Im in Pearisburg...trying to get there...
LK
Jester2000
07-04-2005, 21:39
Lion King -- Good Lord, man. Get on yer horse. I don't think you want to miss this one.
Gary -- no to the generator. We gots electric. Yes on the women. We've got those too. They come from Dryland. But we can always use more. I'd give some thought to some shade, but there are covered pavillions and trees about, so don't fret too much.
Bring yourself and some cash to spend at the Doyle. Oh, and an Elvis jumpsuit, a large pair of tongs, and an inflatable monkey.
Yeah, that should do it.
BonzNRio
07-05-2005, 11:59
Well nutz,thought I had the only inflatable monkey.. .
Lion King
07-05-2005, 13:30
Leaving Pearisburg...its hot.
Going to try to get to 81 and begin hitching by tomorrow or the next day.
Hoping to hit Harpers ferry on Friday morning so I can get a ride with Bonz.
Word
Looks like this is shaping up into a hiker event I don't want to miss. Too bad, I will. :(
Y'all have a good time without me. Drrink lots of beer and have fun! :banana
PS Does the banana dance anymore?
PS Does the banana dance anymore?
If not, look no further than your email. I receive lots of mail, advertising a pill that claims to remedy such problems. ;)
trailangelmary
07-06-2005, 02:19
Jester is absolutely right...there are a lot of hikers wanting to come. They may be north or south of Duncannon. So please do stop by DWG, Palmerton, Port Clinton, 501 Shelter, Harpers Ferry, Caledonia, Pine Grove, Boiling Springs, if it's not too much trouble for you.. If you are driving and have room for a hiker please bring them along. We have the food and want them to come!! I made a 5 gallon tub of chili today donated by THE PUB, one of the many great sponsors from the town of Duncannon. YEAH! I also have another great donation promised from a local today. He will be coming on Saturday with a freezer full of homemade ice cream in the back of his pick-up, complete with bowls and spoons that he will give out for FREE!! I love Duncannon!
There is a schedule posted at the Doyle and on the mural in Duncannon which has the directions to the park. But as Jack and Jester mentioned, stop at the Doyle and have a beverage and get the specifics. There will also be a poster with schedule and map posted as you enter Duncannon from the trail.
I am so anxious! It will be a busy week getting ready but it will be so rewarding to see so many happy hikers and get to spend some time with them. And of course, an absolutely fun time with all the Bills!
SEE YOU IN DUNCANNON. COUNT DOWN 3 DAYS!! To the class of 2005, slow down or speed up but be at a trail head as close as you can. We will do our best to get you here.
:D
trailangelmary
07-06-2005, 02:40
:jump
In answer to the most frequently asked questions:
The camping is FREE in the park (ballfield outfield, donated by the Duncannon Borough)!
The food is FREE ( donated by townies and members of Billville)!
Bathrooms on site!
Lots of Electricity on site for FREE! ( donated by the Duncannon Borough Council!)
Lots of trailangels on their way to find you and bring you!
trailangelmary
07-06-2005, 02:49
Ahhh, chafing.
I will remember to bring Blister's head with me for the photo (head?).
Hope to see you all there in July!
Head! Who said Head!
Sleepy the Arab
07-06-2005, 20:18
And for those arriving by car, what about parking?
trailangelmary
07-07-2005, 02:09
And for those arriving by car, what about parking?
There is ample parking for everyone adjacent to the park.
Patrickjd9
07-07-2005, 21:54
I was in Duncannon in early May. After seeing the price ($2.25, I think) of 22 ounce microbrews at Doyle's, I didn't want to go home.
Jesters Mom
07-08-2005, 08:55
I am sooooo sorry I woun't be there. Montana is awesome!!!! I have sighted a couple of red blazes here on the CDT - The first one appeared on the "first" CDT marker I saw after two days on the trail. Maybe Chomp can burn all the pictures from the billville sight to a CD for an ongoing slideshow of Billville get togethers. That way some of us can be there in spirit. By the way - yes, I have blisters and the chaffing is all I remembered it to be. I hope you remember my face cut out - so I can be int he group photo. Anyways I am surfing the whiteblaze sight while I do my laundry here at the laundrymat. Good hiker idea internet while doing your laundry. I wonder where I'll be out here during your festivities. Someone send me the cell numbers of who will be there. If I am in a town maybe I can call, a verbal appearance of sort. Send Chomp, Tricks and any others. I didn't bring my telephone address book on the trail, it's getting to heavy. Have a great time everybody!!!!!!
I wish I could be there! :datz
Oh well, at tleast I'm hiking! :jump
Hi, Blister. Sorry you're not going to be in Duncannon. I may take a ride up - I definitely would have gone if you were there - but everybody will be thinking about you and missing you. Hope everything's going well for you. Love, Jester's Mom
Lion King
07-09-2005, 11:23
Im in Glasgow VA, aint going to make it.
If I would have made it, I would have requested a Steel Cage Death Match with Baltimore Jack. Seriously.
BonzNRio
07-12-2005, 16:33
:banana I'd of wanted to be a referee.. .
trailangelmary
07-14-2005, 10:11
Attached are the group pictures
StarLyte
07-14-2005, 12:56
Attached are the group pictures
Nice pics Mary - and I hear this was a total success from your efforts. I know others helped (Tricks etc). A little bird told me what a great person you are. ---Marsha :clap
trailangelmary
07-15-2005, 05:30
I did a small part of making the Billville Hiker Feed and Fiasco a success. I am an organizer by the gift of God and enjoy it tremendously. However, I did not do it alone. Jester, Bag O' Tricks, Baltimore Jack, Mountain Dew, Walkin' Home, Mala, Chomp & VSA, Fred Lauster, Borough President, Sedentary Steve, and the many Duncannon residents and businesses made the feed a success.