[pct-l] Dealing with the Trail Pirate

[Hiker97 at aol.com]

Tortoise writes: No way Jose!  You too Reinhold.  the  trail pirate, being 
the incarnation of  a mysterious rogue of the past, can  only be repulsed by 
weapons of the area.  Modern weapons are out of time  synchronization with the 
pirate and will thus go right past the pirate as though  he wasn't even there.  
Of course he is and was.  so beware! 
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Switchback the Trail Pirate replies: Huh!  Did someone say  something?  Hey, 
I was taking a nice meritorious combat nap from the PCT-L  and now Tortoise 
has woken me up from my peaceful slumber.  Mean  Tortoise.  Bad Tortoise.  
 
Now that I am a wake.  Let's see now.  I notice over at 
_www.mountainLaurelDesigns.com_ (http://www.mountainLaurelDesigns.com)   they have their MLD 
2Thirds XP Quilt in extra large at 10 ounces -- I recommend  you get extra large so 
there are no air leaks around you.  Not bad at all  if you use a nice down 
jacket or something equal.  That is pretty  nice.  I really like the look of the 
_www.antigravitygear.com_ (http://www.antigravitygear.com)  Caldera  Cone 
Stoves.  I still think the SixMoonDesigns.com Serenity NetTent and  their cape is 
something to consider for super light weightiness.  I also  still think the 
RainWarps, Potty Trowel (illegal ice ax), and  Overmitts from 
_www.ula-equipment.com_ (http://www.ula-equipment.com)  are a good  bet.  And of course, there 
are cool items over at _www.GossamerGear.com_ (http://www.GossamerGear.com)  
like their  Mariposa Plus pack.
 
On a personal note, I have decided not to backpack until my body weight  gets 
below 240 pounds.  Then I will hit the trail again.  My eventual  goal is 
below 215 pounds.  It is a fight to the finish -- a long a  protracted war of the 
scorched earth variety.  No quarter asked and no  quarter given.  The wounded 
will be bayoneted.  Chemical weapons will  be freely used.  Any lucky 
prisoners will be immediately auctioned off into  galley slaves or Super Delegates.
 
Outside of that, have a nice day.  Now I am going back to sleep.   By the 
way, there is no defense against Trail Pirates.  Just accept your  fate and try 
to enjoy it.




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