What are you doing this weekend??

“Walkin in the woods and sleepin in the woods with ever buddy at the Norf Cardinal Mountins. It will be the goooooood times!”

“Going to be hanging out with:

Birch
LeSubtil
Tarabull
Dad
Bri
Smiley Girl
Cow Patty
Laqtis
Sis

Great weather forcast:
Fri
Oct 26 Rain and Snow 37°F 30°F
UV Index: 1 Minimal

Sat
Oct 27 Snow Showers 35°F 27°F
UV Index: 2 Minimal

Sun
Oct 28 Partly Cloudy 47°F 33°F

Should be gorgeous!! Yeah!:oD”

“Hey Joy - The weather report this morning said that upper lower Michigan will be experiencing blizzard like conditions! This same cell came outta Grand Forks area yesterday, where it dumped up to 1 foot of snow in places.

Are we crazy or what?!?!?!”

“Party, party, party!!!

This weekend is gonna be spooky, spooky, spooky!”

“Hmmm, maybe we should take the jeep instead of the wagon. Are you serious, we could get that much snow? You're trying to get us all scared so we don't show up and you can keep all the beer for yourself aren't ya Laqtis?”

“Joy - Damn, foiled again!!

Check out weather.com . It doesn't show how much we're gonna get, but it does say show showers. I was watching that cell yesterday cuz I wanted to know when to release my student crew to get them home before that storm hit. Here's what the detailed forcast sez:

Elmira, MI
Last updated Thursday, October 25, at 11:32 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Forecast
Today: Mostly cloudy and very windy with occasional snow showers. High near 41F. Winds
W to SW 40 to 50 mph and gusty. Chance of precipitation 90%.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy and windy with showers likely. Low around 35F. Winds W 25 to 35
mph and gusty. Chance of precipitation 90%.

Tomorrow: Cloudy and windy with a mixture of snow and rain. High near 37F. Winds NW 15
to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 80%.

Tomorrow night: Mostly cloudy with showers. Low near 30F. Winds NW 15 to 20 mph.
Chance of precipitation 60%.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy with snow showers ending late and becoming partly cloudy. Highs
in the mid 30s and lows in the upper 20s.

Sunday: Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s and lows in the low 30s.

Monday: Partly cloudy. Highs in the low 50s and lows in the mid 30s.”

“Going to Juniper Springs to meet MOM and her husband as they do their charity hike through Florida. Maybe meet humanpackmule too. We'll eat steaks, kayak the spring run, and pet alligators.”

“This weekend I'm going to try and come up w/ an exciting plan for next weekend, so I can post on this stupid thread.”

“Lets get an exciting plan for next summer, newy...”

“Me, I'm going rock climbing, then I'm gonna thru-hike the entire AT.

Oh, then on Sunday, I think I'll do the PCT as well.”

“Okay, gojo, what do have in mind? What wonders of the Big Sky country to you want to see first? You didn't really get to see any super good parts this summer. Me and Aero know about some cool Huterite colonies we could check out!”

“This weekend i am NOT doing a three day backpack in the adirondaks as I had planned.

Seem to have a case of achilles tendonitis. Will have it checked out by Sport medicine doc on Nov 6.

Hope to do the ADK hike in mid November, depending on what he says (and how it feels of course).

Could turn into a winter hike . . .but I got new snowshoes on the way!!”

“oh, you know, I am just going to rake the leaves, grocery shop, clean the house, wash the dog, finish the laundry, stuff like that while Baume is out and about with a great group of TTers. Not bitter, though, nope, not bitter.”

“NO FAIR!”

“I don't know.”

“I finally found something to do this weekend! Gale Norton, the Secretary of Interior is going to speak in Billings this morning. Anything you want me to pass on? Ban snowmobiles in national parks, don't drill ANWR, keep the Missouri Breaks National monument designation intact? Anything? She'll probably tout Interior's latest achievement; the re-introduction of the Buddha Bear to Trail talk (they put a radio collar on him and pulled one of his teeth)”

“ROTFLMAO!!”

“They should have put one of those shocking dog collars on him. We could pass around the remote control and take turns being the #1 hated TT hiker.”

“While at the talk, everytime there is a lull in the speech and silence in the room, scream "Norton!" like the fat dood on the Honeymooners does.”

“Hi, I'm back from the talk! I yelled the "Norton!" thing in my best Jackie Gleason voice, but three security guards jumped on me. I did squeal, though.

BTW, I'm writing up my exclusive interview thread today. Stay tuned for Must Read TT, "Aeroldo Interviews Sec. of Interior Gale Norton"”

“I'm upgrading to XP...
So far ..so good
Wish me luck”

“I'd like to know how you like it when you've used it a bit. keep us posted, would you?”

“Looks like a trip to Hattiesburg, MS....my brother has a whole hog on the b-b-q rack,,,,plenty of beer in the cooler....”

“Hosting a party for my partner Amy, who just climbed Ama Dablam in the Himalayas, then late Sat night going to Lassen for an overnight training with SAR...we send out teams of three to locate a spot on a map, then make them bivy there...oh yea, we take one pack from each team before they leave so they have to make do with survival gear for two, with three people.....some folks won't sleep at all, at least they will have the meteor showers to watch...if it doesn?t snow.”

“Well, It's friday night and I'm in a college town. Let's see know....”

“leaving early tommorrow to hike south on the North Fork Mtn. Tr. in WV to see if I can run into the folks that are hiking north on that trail and spend the night with them cowboy camped up on the ridge looking at the light show.”

“laundry



again”

“Watching the Alabama/Auburn game . . .War Eagle!”

“day hike on the AT. I'll flip a coin in the morning to choose between NJ and PA.”

“working nights”

“Goin hiking for 3 days...

Joining up with a small group to do a part of the High Country Pathway in the Northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan.

It's going to be a test of sorts, a challenge against (IMO) the most dangerous type of weather. It's expected to hover around freezing all weekend, with rain, snow, sleet, and fog. I've taken a lot of time deciding what clothes to wear. I won't be going light this time!

The second part of the challenge will be for each of us to attempt to build a fire . It's been raining and/or snowing all week up there and everything should be soaked. I want to see if I can build a fire in the rain and wind without fire starters. I practice this somewhat often at home in the backyard firepit, and also in the woodstove, so I'm looking to win this one. My goal is to do a one match fire with scrounged wet firewood.

I hope everyone else gets to have some fun also. See ya in the bush!
Craig”

“Have fun...be safe.”

“I was gonna do a dayhike on San Gorgonio... go play in the snow... but my damn car decided to show me a cryptic light that indicates my engine need service soon... even though I just had it serviced last weekend... My car is becoming a diva (and it's not American!)”

“Alot of times, at least in Fords, the engine light indicates an emision problem. Hopefully it's that simple for you!

Birthday party on Saturday and Sunday a nice long walk with Abby, Smiley Girl and Tarabull. A nice quiet weekend compared to the last few and the one to come next week!”

“le Subtil- sounds like a great idea. That is a tricky tempurature. If it's already cold and snowing you naturally go more prepared, but when it's in-between you forget stuff. There's nothing harder than building a fire when you're wet and shivering.

I was going to flood our backyard ice rink this weekend, but it's going to be 45 degrees. Hockey night in Montana is going to be postponed!”

“I doubt that I will get anywhere near the trail this weekend. I need the entire weekend to prepare for a meeting in Washington next week. It is looking bleak for me to do any hiking until after the first of the year. I don't know if I can make it that long without bp'ing.”

“I-am-Om, a friend, and I are going to Crystal River to kayak and commune with the manatees, an endangered species. It's supposed to be 75 degrees with sunny skies. Horrible weather, just horrible I say. Oh God, when will winter get here?”

“Arclite- May Katherine Harris' makeup melt and form an oily film on your waters.”

“Drinks and video golf after work.

Elk hunting tomorrow. Wifes birthday tomorrow also, probably go out for dinner to Cassies Supper Club and dancing after. Sunday watch some football then to the bosses for dinner.”

“I was hoping to get out and do a bit of skiing, but the visability up there is nil, right now. Lots of new snow.

December just gets so busy, with family stuff and all the running around. It's tough to get out and play. Where did this year go?”

“maintain my section of the link trail here in PA. this is a great ridge-top trail with exceptional views.”

“Snowboarding this weekend! Lots of white stuff fell yesterday! Trucks been packed since Tuesday. Got my new tires Monday. I'm ready!!!!”

“Heading up to Vail tonight, boating on the Colorado tomorrow. Forecast is for lots of snow, so we'll see how winter kayaking treats me. The fear factor will hopefully keep the cold at bay til we take out. Saturday night my buddy that works at Vail as a groomer is taking us up on his snowcat/groomer for some full moon turns, should be pretty sweet. Maybe a little snowshoe Sunday morning, and then head back to beat the nasty I-70 traffic. Is it whitewater on the Crystal arclite? If so I need to move wherever that is I think. The southeast is already tempting me with their year-round paddling that isnt quite as hardcore as this 25 degrees and snowing madness. Have a good weekend...”

“Vail sounds cool to, fenway. I was on the National Ski Patrol many moons ago. Now I can visit the white stuff without having to live in it. No whitewater here I'm afraid. The nearest whitewater is about six hours north. The flatwater paddling here is outrageous though. We have spring runs, rivers, lakes, and two coasts. The coastal barrier islands in the Gulf are absolutely beautiful. Makes you think you're shipwrecked in the South Pacific.

Same to you fenway, and to everyone else.”

“Goin to Fiery Gizzard to hang out with a few TTers. Nice little 12.5 mile thru-hike.”

“Lesubtil, I thought I'd pass on a few hints for a one match wet weather fire...

Take a small branch thats dry (from a dead/standing tree) and cut away from yourself starting at the far end moving towards your body. Try to make cuts that will make long thin shavings layered like shingles sort of. These burn really well. Also Birch trees tend to rot from the inside out. Many times its possible to find downed birches that are nearly hollow. Since birches have lots of natural oil in the wood and bark a hollow birch log is an ideal place to start.

Have a blast,and stay warm!”

“Hike up San Bernardino Peak and check out the views... And playing in the snow on the way up!”

“I was supposed to kayak (on a lake) today. It was a great day for it but I ended up in the sack with the ol' lady. Then I had to take the munchkins shopping. Tommorow it's Christmas decorations and a tour of historic homes. By Sunday when the Cowboys are stinking up Washington I'll be wishing I was in the wet woods trying to start a fire.

I'd have Ronsonol lighter fluid though. I don't know why you guys punish yourself like that.”

“Work Xmas party today. Tomorrow, I'm going to try to get out for a morning hike before we head off to the Staples Center to watch the Clippers play.”

“Concert last night.
3.5hr dayhike today.
PARTY TONIGHT!!!!


















Hangover tommorrow...prolly!”