[pct-l] Grand Canyon Traders, LLC

[Phil Baily]

It is a good thing that you are unlikely to meet any native Americans 
in the Canyon!

Pieces



At 02:20 AM 1/13/07, Hiker97 at aol.com wrote:
>_gottago at lindajeffers.com_ (mailto:gottago at lindajeffers.com)  writes:
>
>I'm  getting nervous Switchback. Who is it you are going to barter and trade
>with  on the GC expedition?  Beware of short sheeted sleeping bags!   Gottago
>---------------------------------
>I have to admit  that the women who are coming on the Grand Canyon Expedition
>in February are  very nice.  In fact, some of them have treated me well and
>done favors  for me.  For example, Gottogo gave me a sandwich at the April
>Kickoff last  year when I was hungry.  I remember and appreciate Trail Angel
>kindness.
>
>But business is business.  I  have a profit margin goal on this expedition.
>When we get to the bottom of  the canyon at Phantom Ranch, they all go up for
>sale to the local Indians for  some horses, blankets, and jewelry.
>
>It's not that I am cruel or heartless, it is just the American way.  I  am a
>product of my civilization and culture.  It is not my fault.  I  was thinking
>of an auction on a regular basis each winter in the canyon and  at the April
>Kickoff too.  I take my profits and buy more hiking  gear.  That is 
>honorable.
>It is not like I am going to do something  shameful like spend my spoils on
>wine, women, and song or steal a  hiker's gear.  Cut me some slack.
>
>Your pal and temporary trail partner, Switchback the Trail  Pirate
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