[pct-l] Gooney Birds

[Hiker97 at aol.com]

Unsupported Reinhold writes: I think  you are doing a great job 
administrating the list...I know it's hard when you  have to contend with ''Gooney'' birds 
like Switchback and me.
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Let's divide this statement up into two parts.  First, I think  everyone 
agrees Brick is a good administrator.  He keeps things generally  focused, but has 
a sense of humor too.  He lets the List be a little  flexible and not just 
about PCT bus schedules and water cache locations.   Good.

 
Now for the second part.  How did I get drawn into Unsupported's  category of 
"Gooney Birds"?  For the public record I have actually been to  Midway Island 
in the central Pacific Ocean.  This is where the famous  Gooney Birds live - 
see http://www.neseabirds.com/Midway/laysan.htm .  I  will admit they are 
amazing how they lay around everywhere, including the  runways and taxi ways. They 
are very graceful in the air, but taking off  and landing is another matter.

 
When I was at Midway Island, I DID NOT SEE ANY RELATIVES!  I am not a  
"Gooney Bird"!!  Even though I do have some resemblance to them.   This might be 
what tripped Unsupported up, but is still no excuse.
 
In any case, thank you for the opportunity to clarify this false and  
slanderous statement.  I am offended and owed a public trail community  apology.
 
Respectfully, Switchback the Trail Pirate and Longtime PCT-L Gear  Contributor



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