[pct-l] Pct-l Digest, Vol 9, Issue 18

Brian Lewis brianle8 at gmail.com
Thu Sep 11 06:52:11 CDT 2008


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> Today's Topics:
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>    1. How do you distinguish scuzzy ''Hiker Trash'' from a grubby
>       ''Homeless Bum''? (Greg Mikol)
>    2. Re: Tunes (bighummel at aol.com)
>    3. Re: Ouachita Trails (susan)
>    4. Re: Trouble from lack of Canuck paperwork? (taterno at cox.net)
>    5. pct tunes (Thatcher Koch)
>    6. Stehekin Maildrop (deniseh42 at aol.com)
>    7. How do you distinguish scuzzy ''Hiker Trash'' from a grubby
>       ''Homeless Bum''? (Reinhold Metzger)
>    8. POD and Disco back in Colorado... (Paul Magnanti)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:29:18 -0700
> From: Greg Mikol <greg.mikol at ieee.org>
> Subject: [pct-l] How do you distinguish scuzzy ''Hiker Trash'' from a
> 	grubby ''Homeless Bum''?
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
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>>Say, how  DO YOU  tell  "grubby ''Hiker Trash''  from a scuzzy
>>''Homeless Bum???
>
> 1) Bums don't have altimeter watches
> 2) Bums might be cleaner
> 3) Bums don't come into town in 10-20 person groups
> 4) One burger will probably satisfy a bum
>
> --Greg
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:30:25 -0400
> From: bighummel at aol.com
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Tunes
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Message-ID: <8CAE1820B18C844-FC4-1DE4 at webmail-nf21.sim.aol.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
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>
> And how about "Traveling Man" by Bob Seager . . . "and these are the
> memories that make me a happy man"? - written on the first page of my '77
> journal.
>
> Greg "Strider" Hummel
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:42:27 -0500
> From: "susan" <woodswitch at hughes.net>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Ouachita Trails
> To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> Message-ID: <359FF5DDBE2A4F539C7949B5461DEBAF at susan48a36bea1>
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> Julie
> On the Ouachita Trails check with Charlie Williams - he is the expert on the
> Ouachita. His site is www.ouachitamaps.com. I have ridden the western
> Ouachitas and am very familiar with that area, including the OT and would be
> glad to provide pick up if you need it.
> Susan(Grayhair)
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Today's Topics:
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>    1. Snow Condx in Stehekin Region (Dick Bingham)
>    2. Snow Levels in WA (Jeff Dishman)
>    3. Re: Trouble from lack of Canuck paperwork? (Tom Aterno)
>    4. 2009 Kickoff (Hiker97)
>    5. Re: tunes (Will M)
>    6. Re: Trouble from lack of Canuck paperwork? (BIll & Cathy)
>    7. How do you distinguish scuzzy ''Hiker Trash'' from a grubby
>       ''Homeless Bum''? (Reinhold Metzger)
>    8. Re: How do you distinguish scuzzy ''Hiker Trash'' from a
>       grubby ''Homeless Bum''? (Trail90)
>    9. Hiking in Mid-November (Will M)
>   10. Ouachita Trail (Julie Day)
>
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>
> Message: 1
> Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2008 10:41:45 -0700
> From: "Dick Bingham" <dick.bingham at gmail.com>
> Subject: [pct-l] Snow Condx in Stehekin Region
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
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> Regarding ===>
> "Message: 2
> Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2008 11:47:42 -0400
> From: Jason Waicunas <pct2005 at hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Snow levels in WA.
> To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
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> Does anyone know if there is snow (and how much if so) on the PCT near
> Goat Rocks, Snoqualmie Pass, and Stehekin?  There's a gang of us
> looking to do about 100 miles next week.
>
> -Nabor J ..."
>
> ====================
> The snow conditions in the Stehekin region are a non-event - read that
> as clear and easy hiking... The last 'hint' of snow on the
> Stehekin-visible side of McGregor Mtn should be completely melted
> within a few days (two tiny patches remain). The glacier on it's
> back-side is way off-trail from the PCT and not a problem.
> --
> Dick Bingham - W7WKR CN98pi
> Stehekin, WA
> Located in "The Alps of America"
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2008 11:02:51 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Jeff Dishman <dishjad at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [pct-l] Snow Levels in WA
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Message-ID: <300217.84772.qm at web36207.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
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> Nabor J,
> ?
> We just finished Washington, southbound.? There is no snow to be concerned
> about anywhere on the PCT in WA.? A few tiny patches on the Goat Rocks, but
> nothing to be concerned about.
> ?
> Rabbit & Tumbleweed
> ?
>
>
> ?
> Message: 2
> Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2008 11:47:42 -0400
> From: Jason Waicunas <pct2005 at hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Snow levels in WA.
> To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> Message-ID: <BAY117-W231764CACEF441704D4BC5AF540 at phx.gbl>
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>
> Does anyone know if there is snow (and how much if so) on the PCT near Goat
> Rocks, Snoqualmie Pass, and Stehekin?  There's a gang of us looking to do
> about 100 miles next week.
>
> -Nabor J
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2008 11:23:15 -0700
> From: Tom Aterno <taterno at cox.net>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Trouble from lack of Canuck paperwork?
> To: yetifan at yahoo.com
> Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Message-ID: <A8F09B07-80F6-4908-A831-6E66DC0B4BD4 at cox.net>
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> Yes, you will be arrested for carrying a signed photo of Obama.
>
> (I can hear the flames approaching - duck)
>
> The Incredible Bulk
>
>
> On Sep 9, 2008, at 9:42 AM, Scott Herriott wrote:
>
>> In one of my frequent bouts of numbskullery, I neglected to fill out
>> and send to the powers that be in Canada a "pre-clearance" form in
>> relation to legally entering their fine country.  I do, though, have
>> my passport, drivers license and an autographed pic of Barack
>> Obama.  Anyone experienced or heard of any negative actions arising
>> from such an international blunder?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Squatch
>> www.walkpct.com
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Fri,  5 Sep 2008 19:47:25 -0700
> From: Hiker97 <hiker97 at aol.com>
> Subject: [pct-l] 2009 Kickoff
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Message-ID: <d81d9ae0.95a7.4529.befc.478c2c2c4a2d at aol.com>
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> Say, speaking of the upcoming Kickoff next April at Lake Morena.  I think I
> will make free Switchback's World Famous Umbrella Holders for anyone that
> needs one.  They weigh about an ounce or less.
>
> I am now working on my agenda at the Kickoff Pirate's Lair.  Hummmm.  Cabin
> fever must be setting in.  But my big expedition to Tuolumne Meadows will
> take care of that.  I think I will go in early October for more of a chance
> of weather challenges.  Maybe I will get lucky and have a big storm --
> Mother Nature flexing her muscles.  Scaring off all the pilgrims, but
> exciting us mountainmen.
>
> Best regards, Switchback the Trail Pirate
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2008 17:56:47 -0700
> From: "Will M" <jalan04 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] tunes
> To: "BIll & Cathy" <tahoe.cat at verizon.net>
> Cc: pct-l at mailman.backcountry.net
> Message-ID:
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> Try the album "Tea for the Tilerman":  two songs come to mind: " On the road
> to find out" and "miles from nowhere".  Wouldn't be surprised to find out
> Cat Stevens was thru hiking when he wrote these.
>
> On Tue, Sep 9, 2008 at 7:53 AM, BIll & Cathy <tahoe.cat at verizon.net> wrote:
>
>> "How's Your Trail?"   My favorite for the trail,  Simon & Garfunkle's  "El
>> Condor Pasa"     I'd rather feel the earth beneath my feet        and
>> Remember
>> "Be Prepared"   Ground Pounder Bill  "Semper Fi"
>>  ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "ed faubert" <edfaubert at yahoo.com>
>> To: "Ellen Shopes" <igellen at comcast.net>
>> Cc: <pct-l at mailman.backcountry.net>
>> Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2008 6:06 AM
>> Subject: Re: [pct-l] tunes
>>
>>
>> >
>> > Well i am a Pink Floyd fan and i love the tune " Is anybody out there"
>> > Meadow Ed here--- On Tue, 9/9/08, Ellen Shopes <igellen at comcast.net>
>> > wrote:
>> >
>> > From: Ellen Shopes <igellen at comcast.net>
>> > Subject: [pct-l] tunes
>> > To: pct-l at backcountry.net
>> > Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 3:19 AM
>> >
>> > Not one to listen to music as I hike, but you all left out 2:
>> >    Walking Man, James Taylor
>> >    I'm Gonna Climb That Mountain, Reba
>> >
>> > Ellen
>> > (don't make me pull out Helen Reddy!)
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:27:58 -0700
> From: "BIll & Cathy" <tahoe.cat at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Trouble from lack of Canuck paperwork?
> To: "Tom Aterno" <taterno at cox.net>,	<yetifan at yahoo.com>
> Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Message-ID: <002b01c912fd$9abfd9a0$794b6e47 at catherinehome>
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>
> You can not carry "Terrorist Pictures" with you.  That's a no no
> Ground Pounder Bill
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tom Aterno" <taterno at cox.net>
> To: <yetifan at yahoo.com>
> Cc: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2008 11:23 AM
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Trouble from lack of Canuck paperwork?
>
>
>> Yes, you will be arrested for carrying a signed photo of Obama.
>>
>> (I can hear the flames approaching - duck)
>>
>> The Incredible Bulk
>>
>>
>> On Sep 9, 2008, at 9:42 AM, Scott Herriott wrote:
>>
>>> In one of my frequent bouts of numbskullery, I neglected to fill out
>>> and send to the powers that be in Canada a "pre-clearance" form in
>>> relation to legally entering their fine country.  I do, though, have
>>> my passport, drivers license and an autographed pic of Barack
>>> Obama.  Anyone experienced or heard of any negative actions arising
>>> from such an international blunder?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Squatch
>>> www.walkpct.com
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Pct-l mailing list
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>>> http://mailman.backcountry.net/mailman/listinfo/pct-l
>>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:16:44 -0700
> From: Reinhold Metzger <reinholdmetzger at cox.net>
> Subject: [pct-l] How do you distinguish scuzzy ''Hiker Trash'' from a
> 	grubby ''Homeless Bum''?
> To: PCT <pct-l at backcountry.net>, Hiker97 <hiker97 at aol.com>
> Message-ID: <48C7664C.1010804 at cox.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
> Say Switchback,
> I saw a ''Homeless Bum''  at McDonald's  the other day looking for a
> handout, so I bought him a hamburger instead
> of giving him money.
> I always do that, this way they get something to eat instead of
> something to drink.
> After I left I started thinking, ''funny'', I never saw a ''Homeless
> Bum'' with trekking poles before.....I wonder if he was
> ''Hiker Trash'' instead?.....They all look alike, kind off, ....grubby,
> scuzzy, dirty and malnourished.
>
> Say, how  DO YOU  tell  "grubby ''Hiker Trash''  from a scuzzy
> ''Homeless Bum???
>
> JMT Reinhold
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 04:58:15 -0700
> From: Trail90 <pct-l at mattmaxon.com>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] How do you distinguish scuzzy ''Hiker Trash''
> 	from a grubby ''Homeless Bum''?
> To: Reinhold Metzger <reinholdmetzger at cox.net>
> Cc: PCT <pct-l at backcountry.net>, Hiker97 <hiker97 at aol.com>
> Message-ID: <48C7B657.9040800 at mattmaxon.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
> Reinhold Metzger wrote:
>>
>> Say, how  DO YOU  tell  "grubby ''Hiker Trash''  from a scuzzy
>> ''Homeless Bum???
>>
>>
> The smile :)
>
> Trail90
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 9
> Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:09:31 -0700
> From: "Will M" <jalan04 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [pct-l] Hiking in Mid-November
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Message-ID:
> 	<417c00f70809100809s13c3a02aif1cb64a5089557af at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
>
> Fortune has thrown me a loopy curve ball and I now find that I wlll have 6
> weeks off starting in mid-November.
>
> I was hoping to take this time off in the spring to do some section-hiking
> on the PCT but am now re-thinking my plan.
>
> Are there any parts of the trail that I can count on being hikeable in this
> mid-November time-frame?
>
> I have a section to make up from Paradise Cafe to Fuller Ridge and another
> from Tuolumne meadows  to Sonora pass.
>
> Jalan jalan
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 10
> Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:17:28 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Julie Day <jewle33 at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [pct-l] Ouachita Trail
> To: Pct-l at backcountry.net
> Message-ID: <344138.86570.qm at web37304.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
>
> Hello All!
>
> I'm a Bay Area native currently residing in central Arkansas, and on the
> hunt for recommended backpacking trails in the area.? I wouldn't say I'm
> bored with our nearby hikes, but certainly in need of more variety and
> longer mileage.? A few of us are considering hiking the Ouachita Trail this
> fall in preparation for the 2009 PCT season - has anyone done this trail and
> have any advice as far as weather, gear, water, east-or westbound, etc??
> November is looking like our best shot to thru-hike it this year, but if you
> recommend otherwise I'd love to hear why!
>
> Many thanks,
>
> --Julie
>
>><((((?>`?.?.?^?.?.?^?...?><((((?>
>
> . .?^?.. ><((((?>`?.??.?^?.?.?^?...?><((((?>
>
>
>
>
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> End of Pct-l Digest, Vol 9, Issue 17
> ************************************
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>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:15:00 -0700
> From: <taterno at cox.net>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Trouble from lack of Canuck paperwork?
> To: yetifan at yahoo.com, BIll & Cathy <tahoe.cat at verizon.net>
> Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Message-ID: <20080910161500.4DW0O.262715.imail at fed1rmwml30>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>
> That is the best one I've heard so far.
>
> Squatch, my advise, burn the photo.
>
>
> The Incredible Bulk
>
>
>
> ---- BIll & Cathy <tahoe.cat at verizon.net> wrote:
>
> =============
> You can not carry "Terrorist Pictures" with you.  That's a no no
> Ground Pounder Bill
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tom Aterno" <taterno at cox.net>
> To: <yetifan at yahoo.com>
> Cc: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2008 11:23 AM
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Trouble from lack of Canuck paperwork?
>
>
>> Yes, you will be arrested for carrying a signed photo of Obama.
>>
>> (I can hear the flames approaching - duck)
>>
>> The Incredible Bulk
>>
>>
>> On Sep 9, 2008, at 9:42 AM, Scott Herriott wrote:
>>
>>> In one of my frequent bouts of numbskullery, I neglected to fill out
>>> and send to the powers that be in Canada a "pre-clearance" form in
>>> relation to legally entering their fine country.  I do, though, have
>>> my passport, drivers license and an autographed pic of Barack
>>> Obama.  Anyone experienced or heard of any negative actions arising
>>> from such an international blunder?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Squatch
>>> www.walkpct.com
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Pct-l mailing list
>>> Pct-l at backcountry.net
>>> http://mailman.backcountry.net/mailman/listinfo/pct-l
>>
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>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:24:46 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Thatcher Koch <ironlegs at pacbell.net>
> Subject: [pct-l] pct tunes
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Message-ID: <553221.28915.qm at web82803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> i'd like to add to the list "sulphur passage" by bob bossin.
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:16:09 -0400
> From: deniseh42 at aol.com
> Subject: [pct-l] Stehekin Maildrop
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Message-ID: <8CAE1A9F625DD1C-E3C-201E at webmail-nc07.sysops.aol.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
>
>
>
>
>  Dear PCT thru-hikers:
>
> ?? I am missing my yak-trax, favorite purple wool hat, winter gloves, and
> tyvek from my last maildrop in Stehekin. I had many of Brent and Kim's food
> items and notes in my box. If anyone comes across my items, could you please
> contact me at 513-253-1878 or deniseh42 at aol.com.? Thank you for your help!
>
> Ladybug
>
> www.walkingforwalden.com
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:40:06 -0700
> From: Reinhold Metzger <reinholdmetzger at cox.net>
> Subject: [pct-l] How do you distinguish scuzzy ''Hiker Trash'' from a
> 	grubby ''Homeless Bum''?
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Message-ID: <48C876F6.9030209 at cox.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
> Yes,
> They certainly are much cleaner....and their wardrobe is much more fashion
> oriented.
>
> JMT Reinhold
> ------------------------
>
> JMT Reinhold wrote:
>>/Say, how  DO YOU  tell  "grubby ''Hiker Trash''  from a scuzzy
> />/''Homeless Bum???
> -----------------------------
>
> /Greg responds:
> 1) Bums don't have altimeter watches
> 2) Bums might be cleaner
> 3) Bums don't come into town in 10-20 person groups
> 4) One burger will probably satisfy a bum
>
> --Greg
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:51:32 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Paul Magnanti <pmags at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [pct-l] POD and Disco back in Colorado...
> To: PCT MailingList <pct-l at backcountry.net>,	CDT MailingList
> 	<cdt-l at backcountry.net>
> Message-ID: <197057.91876.qm at web35201.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> For those who know POD and Disco (be it from the CDT or PCT), I am happy to
> report they are back in Colorado after a wonderful journey on the PCT.
>
> This was POD's Triple Crown completion...cool beans, eh?
>
> About a dozen of the Colorado hiker trash drove up to a home in the
> foothills between Denver and Boulder. We greeted out friends in style!
> (meaning we told jokes, had a few beers and offered many congrats).
>
> Congratulating your friends on a journey completed is almost as good as
> completing the journey yourself. :)
>
> http://postholer.com/journal/viewJournal.php?sid=195d12156b085f713575fbb96e8c2708&entry_id=5470
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> caught, a portion of the rainbow I have clutched
> --Thoreau
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