more 2007 thru hiker sightings

[mountain squid]

The first sightings for me, though. The following guys were luxuriating in the warmth, comfort and coziness that one will encounter at Miss Janet's:

The Walrus
Woodstock
Zero
Ramblin' Rose

Can't say that I blame them for relaxing today. It has been raining all day long and the temp has been falling. I'm sure they will encounter snow on Roan within the next few days...

As for Miss Janet, she was busy 'whacking' them with a Leki pole trying to keep them off the kitchen floor while she 'attempted' to retile...

See you on the trail,
mt squid

[Fannypack]

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As for Miss Janet, she was busy 'whacking' them with a Leki pole trying to keep them off the kitchen floor while she 'attempted' to retile...

See you on the trail,
mt squid

I would hope they take their hands out of the frig & lend a hand w/ the retiling...
Thx for the update....
What is the forecast down there for the w/e?

[mountain squid]

It was snowing this morning. Currently it is partly cloudy about 39F with a HI 41 and a LO 26 expected.

Sunday is supposed to be sunny, HI 52 and LO 35.

Monday is supposed to rain, HI 63.

I drove to as close as I could get to Carvers Gap (Roan Mt) this morning. There was about 2 inches of snow on the road and still snowing. I was a few miles short of the top when I backed down the road a couple hundred feet to a point where I could turn around safely. If I had continued on I wasn't sure if I would have been able to turn around. Better to be safe than sorry, I suppose...

Anyway, not a good day to hike over Roan...hope nobody was up there...

See you on the trail,
mt squid

[Heater]

I would hope they take their hands out of the frig & lend a hand w/ the retiling...
Thx for the update....
What is the forecast down there for the w/e?

That's what I thought. Cmon, lend a hand!!!! Gonna have to stay off the floor for a day or so while it sets up too.

(unless she used those cheap self sticking tiles.)

[Chaco Taco]

Anyone heard from Otto? He left Standing Bear last Wednesday. Must have gotten lost at the Blue Bus in Hartford. Otto, where you at?

[Mango]

The gentleman in question was at Miss Janet's this morning for breakfast. Probably still there tonight.

[Gaiter]

Otto is still there? lol Ms. Janet joked about the Erwin 3-Day Challenge, get out of Erwin in less than 3 days, I guess he failed that one.

[ImkerVS]

Saturday, March 31st. About 70 degrees, cloudy.

On my way up to Hogback Ridge Shelter, 2 miles south of Sam's Gap, I passed "Riders of the Storm", 4 guys (Brad, Garrett, Dan Ryan), and then I think I passed Dre, his dog Sammy, Chicago, and Chris (Goldenboy). Not far behind was Brad (Aquaman). Their long mileage day will put them between Little Bald and Spivy Gap, I think, and in Erwin Sunday afternoon. At Hogback Ridge Shelter, I met Brain and Pinky, and a fellow about my edge on his 2nd thru attempt, and sorry can't remember his name.

Also there was a fellow from Miami with his son, doing a section, with a tent still in the box, strapped on top of his pack, wearing a scout t-shirt.

I left 'em with some goodies, my first time providing some trail magic.

[mountain squid]

Just got back from FS42 at the foot of Springer. Saw too many people to list all, but here are the WB hikers I saw begin their long distance journey:

mike osmond (gatorgump)
BirdLegs
trailblazed
Bmillonduhat
Shadow
doggiebag
EarlyBird2007
quicktoez
superman
Slim aka Nancy (& Bogey)
crazy horse
balrog
green hornet
namehere
Just Jack
KMaha
Bob McCaw
robo
Ronin
cargousa
Pacific Tortuga
RobKimball
Danimal
mambo tango
corentin
texas jack
two dogs

There were probably more WB members, but either I didn't recognize their name or they didn't recognize mine...

Altogether I counted 217 "thru" hikers, 109 section hikers (give or take a few). Approx 160 started from FS42. The busiest day I saw was April Fool's Day when 36 "thrus" and 19 sectioners braved the elements and began their hikes (it rained all day long)...

Anyway, hope to see them when they get up here...

See you on the trail,
mt squid

[Lone Wolf]

whoopie do

[Pirate]

Was at Miss Janets yesterday. Just a bunch of crybaby hikers looking for a handout.... Stay at Uncle Monieys get your money worth. Pay for toilet paper by the square, only50 cents.

[Fannypack]

Was at Miss Janets yesterday. Just a bunch of crybaby hikers looking for a handout.... Stay at Uncle Monieys get your money worth. Pay for toilet paper by the square, only50 cents.

is this THE Pirate, the ex-****'n seal??

when u going down to Rainbow Springs Campground & fix up that place? oops , that's right, your mommy & daddy, Jensine (sp?) & Buddy are gone...

[mambo_tango]

Me and Corentin are here at Cloud 9 now. We are doing good - sore but good!

[emerald]

Me and Corentin are here at Cloud 9 now. We are doing good - sore but good!

Glad to learn of your progress. Don't get in too much of a hurry just yet. It will all come together for you if you give it the necessary time!

[emerald]

whoopie do

Same to you!

[Frolicking Dinosaurs]

Has anyone seen Certain (Michele)?

[mountain squid]

Hi mambo_tango and Corentin, Great to hear from you!! Sounds like all is well except for the typical soreness. That might go away some time in VT (just in time for The Whites in NH). It has been cold, so stay warm and dry...

Trail names yet?

See you on the trail,
mt squid

FD - I haven't seen Certain (Michele).

[Trillium]

Has anyone seen Certain (Michele)?

based on her & Nicole's TJ's, they were last at Locust Cove Gap, NC
last Tuesday.

[Dances with Mice]

Mr. Squid, sir...

Would you mind telling us about the guy who was hiking the Approach with three loads of gear and supplies? Was he the one with the hand truck? I heard something about it a few weeks ago.

[mountain squid]

To the best of my knowledge the individual with the handtruck did NOT hike the Approach Trail. One evening as I was hiking down Springer (to FS42), I met this individual hiking South to the summit of Springer from FS42. Someone had dropped this individual off at FS42.

See you on the trail,
mt squid