[pct-l] Fw: ADZ Location?-Appology

[montypct]

It has been pointed out to me in a friendly way by a nice person on this list that the below post I made may have been offensive to some of those on the list making constructive alternative suggestions to reduce the size of the herd.  I appologize to those I have offended.  I am often oblivious to my own behavior.

I still believe that the herd is a big problem, like EVERYONE else I've talked to.  I also see the Kick Off, as is, and it's purpose as the solution to many other problems that would be bigger without it.  As a hiker, I have received and continue to receive great benefits from what it offers.  The organizers are people who I want to be like when I grow up.  They have a genuine concern and spend many thankless hours to "help the hiker", and, also, they very much address, and perform services to reduce the herd problem.  I believe the Kick Off, its location, format, and timing are as good as good it gets to help the most hikers in the best way possible.  

Changing the Kick Off?  It changes from within.  Amongst those many people doing the work, the organizers, one person.......... one vote.  Performing volunteer services within the organization is the most powerful way I can think of to make improvements.

Again, my appology, and I hope I have expressed myself in a more acceptable manor.

Warner Springs Monty






----- Original Message ----- 
From: montypct 
To: PCT-L 
Sent: Monday, March 12, 2007 10:03 PM
Subject: ADZ Location?


(I can't help it)
Mt. Laguna gets too cold at night.

I've got an idea  Have the Kick Off after everyone is DONE hiking, maybe in Manning Park and it could be better in a lot of ways.

That way they could present better water reports, problems and conditions and EXACT stats on what Southern California was like when the hikers went through.

Snow and ice safety concerns could be addressed first hand from the hikers who survived the Sierras, and, therefore, again perfect.

The most up to date trail conditions and reroutes could also be presented because all the hikers had all seen them.

They could compare Kick Off presentations to how they did on bear issues and Leave no Trace practices.

Also they could learn about gear they could have had to make the journey more pleasant.

And those whimps with "butterflies" in the beginning could JUST DEAL WITH THEM!

I wonder how well all this would go over with the organizers and the purpose of the Kick Off.  I guess all of that would need to be changed too.

-reductum ad absurdum

Warner Springs Monty