[pct-l] Pack Covers and Pirates

[Hiker97 at aol.com]

_pct-l-request at backcountry.net_ (mailto:pct-l-request at backcountry.net)   
writes:

OK,  who knows about a good source for a pack cover that is  light, 
waterproof and will really fit over ULA Catalyst fully  loaded?  Recovering nicely now 
from exposure to trail pirates in  deep ravines......... Alice
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Checkout _vargooutdoors.safeshopper.com/60/580.htm?784_ 
(http://vargooutdoors.safeshopper.com/60/580.htm?784)  for  pack covers.  
 
Now for the important part about Trail Pirates.  These  people are much 
maligned and false rumors are spread about their conduct.   A friendlier and nicer 
group you could not find.  They are harmless and  just like to goof off.  The 
problem is this is an affront to the dreaded  Terminator Female Leadership 
types.  
 
Any Pirate innocently enjoying himself without their  advice, consent, and 
participation is immediately suspect.   Terminators can turn into liquid metal 
at a moments notice and magically  produce sharp injuring objects.  I was a 
personal witness to this on the  recent Grand Canyon expedition at Indian Gardens 
campground.  I was  peacefully sitting at the picnic table and scary sharp 
objects were shown  to me, I think as a warning.  In fact, a discussion took 
place on how to  quickly produce these objects.  It was like a Terminator 
training  session.  I DID NOT SLEEP WELL THAT NIGHT.
 
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