[pct-l] Personal Realities - women in mind...

[marmot marmot]

Oh yes. We all do. A hiker brother that I value so much.  Marmot

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> On Apr 11, 2014, at 8:07 PM, "Ann Gerckens" <anngerckens at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> re: Personal Realities - women in mind...
> Jeffrey, have I ever mentioned that I love you?
> SPLAT!
> 
> 
> On Sun, Apr 6, 2014 at 11:56 PM, Jeffrey Olson <jjolson60 at centurylink.net>wrote:
> 
>> This forum is the best place to get information and perspectives about
>> hiking the PCT.  If you just discovered the listserv and are really
>> excited to find a place to get your questions answered, you are at the
>> right place.
>> 
>> Listen to Diane and Shroomer.  Brick throws in his acerbic comments.
>> Yogi is there for technical questions.  There have been lots of people
>> who have maintained a presence on the listserv  since it started in 1994.
>> 
>> Because the listserv has existed for 20 years, the variety of
>> contributions is manifold.   That means threads get established and the
>> world is our oyster...
>> 
>> There are members of the listserv who are trolls.  Their posts are
>> sexist and demeaning.  Every once in a while - about twice a year
>> -        women point out that perpetrating sexual violence is unacceptable.
>> 
>> Please ignore the idiots who inflict their personal pain on us.
>> 
>> I implore the women who find us (the listserv) to continue to take risks
>> and express your questions and fears and seated understandings.  Diane
>> is such a good role model.  She has a well developed perspective.  Lots
>> of us do.  She actually is able to express it.
>> 
>> The PCT is an  experience, not a place.  This listserv is here to
>> support you as you develop your dreams about what life means.  Just
>> ignore the stupid male sexist shit and build on what Diane says.. If you
>> spend six weeks or more on a trail, you'll be transformed. If you are
>> interested in transforming, share your thoughts/feelings and take a
>> minor risk.  We'll shut down the trolls and self-absorbed sexists.  We
>> want to hear what you are thinking and feeling.  I really think and feel
>> deeply that this forum is a place for future women leaders - local,
>> state, national, and world - to cut her/their teeth.
>> 
>> Jeffrey Olson
>> Rapid City, SD
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