[pct-l] Grand Canyon Traders, LLC
Phil Baily
pbaily at webuniverse.net
Sat Jan 13 13:20:02 CST 2007
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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