[pct-l] Trail Angel Mike Herrera needs a guitar or two for the hikers.

[Dan Engleman]

I actually have a guitar that I can donate; was hoping to learn how to play and 
don't seem to have the patience to sit still long enough to learn.  I picked it 
up at a second hand store and I think it is a classical guitar (didn't know 
there was a difference when I purchased it).  Hope the strings are okay; 
its been sitting in closet for a while.  

I am planning to attend the Kickoff, so I can give it to Mike then; I don't get 
to start my thru till late May.  Mike was really helpful to me when I did my 
first section hike though his neck of the woods a while back; I was sort of 
racing the sunset when I got to his water tank, so I didn't get to meet him 
but I really appreciate his willingness to help hikers enjoy the area and if he 
wants the guitar I will deliver it to the Kickoff.  


Dan (711)




________________________________
From: Monty Tam <montypct at gmail.com>
To: Mike Chihuahua Hererra <mikeh at casaherrera.com>; pct-l at backcountry.net
Sent: Sat, April 2, 2011 1:32:28 AM
Subject: [pct-l] Trail Angel Mike Herrera needs a guitar or two for the hikers.

Hi All

My friend Mike Herrera asked if I knew anyone who would donate an old beater 
guitar for the hikers who stay at his house at PCT mile 128, Casa Herrera.  
Mike, by far, contributes more food to the Kick Off the ANY other source.  


I will bring one or two guitars to his Cinco de Mayo celebration again, but I 
have none to donate. 


Many of us hikers NEED an occasional guitar along the trail.  We get centered 
again, and  sometimes the other hikers get entertained.  I am sure any past 
hiker/musician could relate.  A guitar at the house would be a great trail angel 
action.

Can you help?  I will buy new strings myself if they do not have them, but 
strings are preffered.

I will see Mike tomorrow afternoon to give him good news, if you are quick to 
respond.
He is blissfully at Casa Herrera for the weekend, but will get emails/phone 
calls on Monday.

At he Kick Off, you could hand one to Mike or me.  I will be in site 17 across 
from the food.

I will only receive a response to montypct at gmail.com .

Please help,

Monty

BTW  Mike is again donating $300 worth of Dianas's Tortillas (my favorite) to 
the Kick Off.
Friday Burrito Night will happen again!!!!! (Teatree and Chef Paul permitting)

Email me or Mike Hererra <mikeh at casaherrera.com> 
mine is momtypct at gmail.com 

If you are a 2011 hiker and have read this far:

Guitar one is at the Kick Off if yo are nice in asking those playing.

Guitar two is Mile 240 in Big Bear if you ask the owner of the Big Bear Hostel.

Number three is Mile 453 at the Saufley's, but bring nylon strings in case they 
need the donation.  


20 miles later is my Favorite guitar on the whole trail, but Joe Anderson will 
not sell it to me!
An early 70's nylon Yamaha.  Perfect intonation and resonation. Original hippie 
owner! The best Yamaha has ever done!  

Joe, remember me in your will.?

Sad news, but good.
The next guitar is 1000 miles later at the Hideaway, Old Station.  It is also a 
great older Yamaha doing the best they did with a steel string.

The next does not happen unless you yogi a play at the 300 block of E Main in 
Ashland, OR.  It may still be called Cripple Creek Music.  Mile 1725.  


I know of no others for the rest of the trail.




"He who limps is still walking." ~Stanislaw J. Lec

"The Fun Goes Up when the Weight Goes Down"
-Warner Springs Monty Tam
Lightweight Backpacking
www.trailjournals.com search Monty
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