[pct-l] 2010 hopefuls

Tue Oct 21 14:19:24 CDT 2008

yes i am planning on thru hiking in 2010 as i had kneee surgery and will
not be able to go in 2009. i will use 2009 to get prepared, go to the
adzpctko etc.
take care

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>    1. Very interesting long-distance journal-blog (OMullis)
>    2.  Cooking on the Trail (Michael Herrera)
>    3. PCT hike (BIll & Cathy)
>    4. 2009 SOBO Thru-hike, any interested (dofdear at cox.net)
>    5. Re: Schat's Bakkery in Bishop (Jerry Goller)
>    6. 2010 hopefuls (Ellen Shopes)
>    7. Re: Schat's Bakkery in Bishop (Jerry Goller)
>    8. Gene Espy Tribute (Weathercarrot)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:58:37 -0500
> From: "OMullis" <omullis at aircanopy.net>
> Subject: [pct-l] Very interesting long-distance journal-blog
> To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
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> Here's an addictive, fascinating journal / blog that mentions the PCT and
> one of its better-knowns (TeaTree).
>
> http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/?o=3Tzut&doc_id=2405&v=2Ka
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> I am reading it now and find it every bit as intriguing, exciting and
> interesting as a trail journal.
>
> Ollen
> Venus TX
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> Message: 2
> Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:46:53 -0700
> From: "Michael Herrera" <mikeh at casaherrera.com>
> Subject: [pct-l]  Cooking on the Trail
> To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
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> hi switchback mike h ,my spot in warner springs is a good place for a base
> camp or starting point to hike from  check it out ,working on putting in a
> stainless steel water tank ya ,no more rusty water
>
>
>
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> Message: 3
> Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:42:32 -0700
> From: "BIll & Cathy" <tahoe.cat at verizon.net>
> Subject: [pct-l] PCT hike
> To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>,	<eyakel at earthlink.net>,	"AsABat"
> 	<AsABat at 4Jeffrey.Net>
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> "How's Your Trail?"    Hi All  Just have a couple of questions I hope some
> onje can answer.  How far is it from the Old Upper Shake camp ground to
> Hiker Town? Then whats the miles from Hiker Town to Hwy 58?   I have a
> couple of friends that will be going with me from Nov. 1st to the 8th on
> this section. One other question is there any water through this section?
>   Thanks to all   and Remember  "Be Prepared"   Ground Pounder Bill
> "Semper Fi"
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> Message: 4
> Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:51:05 -0700
> From: <dofdear at cox.net>
> Subject: [pct-l] 2009 SOBO Thru-hike, any interested
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
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> New to the PCT-L.  Looks like my time away from work is going to be
> approved for the period of late June through November 2009.  Looking for
> any interest in a SOBO thru-hike.  Look forward to any responses.
>
> Dan C.
>
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> Message: 5
> Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:19:03 -0600
> From: "Jerry Goller" <jerrygoller at backpackgeartest.org>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Schat's Bakkery in Bishop
> Cc: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
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> I've found that most state parks will extend their state benefits to any
> DV.
> I've received that courtesy in OK, TX, AK, CA, and UT. It isn't official
> but, when I've asked, they've always obliged me.
>
> Alaska let me ride the Marine Highway free. My truck had to pay but I
> didn't...   =o)
>
> Jerry
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
> On Behalf Of Tortoise
> Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2008 5:14 PM
> To: hiker97 at aol.com
> Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Schat's Bakkery in Bishop
>
> TS! Besides you can afford to pay full price.
>
> OTOH, I discovered that Disabled Veterans from any state get free camping
> at
> Oregon State Parks.
> In California, it is only California DVs with a pass.
>
> Tortoise
>
> <> He who finishes last, wins! <>
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>
> hiker97 at aol.com wrote:
>> This is a Commie plot against me.? On my recent Yosemite expedition
>> that was canceled due to the snowstorm, I stopped into Schat's Bakkery
>> (www.erickschatsbakery.com) on the way back home.? While I am checking
>> out at the register, the?cashier lady sees my military retirement card
>> in my wallet.? She says that I get a 20% discount on?anything I buy.? I
> have been stopping in there for 40 years and never knew this.? I HAVE
> BEEN?
>> SCREWED OUT?OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS!???
>>
>> Switchback the Scammed
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> Message: 6
> Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:47:14 -0500
> From: "Ellen Shopes" <igellen at comcast.net>
> Subject: [pct-l] 2010 hopefuls
> To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
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> I know it's still a ways off, but anybody else planning on The Trail in
> 2010?
>
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> Message: 7
> Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:37:54 -0600
> From: "Jerry Goller" <jerrygoller at backpackgeartest.org>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Schat's Bakkery in Bishop
> Cc: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
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> In most Fed places it is anyone in the car with me. It is officially my
> immediate family. It's been the same for all state parks I've gone to.
>
> If you mean after death of the vet, I'm not sure. I know some benefits
> continue for my wife but I don't know if these are among them.
>
> Jerry
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
> On Behalf Of Laura Newman
> Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2008 8:07 PM
> To: Hiker97
> Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net; Tortoise
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Schat's Bakkery in Bishop
>
> I think I heard that such benefits transfer to one's spouse as well?  ; )
>
> On Oct 14, 2008, at 6:42 PM, Hiker97 wrote:
>
>> Tortoise writes: Besides you can afford to pay full price.  OTOH, I
>> discovered that Disabled Veterans from any state get free camping at
>> Oregon State Parks. In California, it is only California DVs with a
>> pass.
>> ----------------------------------------------------------
>> Switchback replies: Say, I forgot to mention that I get into all
>> National Parks free and I get 50% off in all federal campgrounds.
>> This is not bad at all for a backpacker.  My benefits are for life
>> too.  Once again a grateful nation bestows on a humble war veteran its
>> treasures.  I thank you.
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> Message: 8
> Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:11:46 -0400
> From: Weathercarrot <weathercarrot at hotmail.com>
> Subject: [pct-l] Gene Espy Tribute
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> The Gene Espy tribute video is now posted on youtube, thanks to Freefall:
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpjBtR0AGSw
>
> enjoy!
>
> wc
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