[pct-l] Midwest anyone? & Bounce Boxes

[jeff.singewald at comcast.net]

Ed and Billie allow thru-hikers to wear their hiker clothes in the pool as long as you shower off the grime at the pool shower in advance.  I agree, this is a wonderful short sidetrip for an incredible buffet and swim.

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From: Diane at Santa Barbara Hikes dot com <diane at santabarbarahikes.com> 

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> On Jan 12, 2009, at 9:51 AM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote: 
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> > Midwest anyone? & Bounce Boxes 
> 
> I used a plastic, 3 gallon laundry detergent bucket. This was a 
> mistake. Even though it contained no bleach or detergent, some post 
> offices told me it was not legal to use the bucket. Others told me 
> otherwise. One post office finally covered up the entire bucket with 
> priority mail stickers so nobody could see it used to be a laundry 
> detergent bucket. 
> 
> If you use cardboard, you can always find a new box in the dumpster. 
> I would do that to send stuff home. 
> 
> Having a bounce bucket is nice, but I think I would like to try it 
> without a dedicated bucket next time. If I need to send stuff ahead, 
> I'll find a box in the dumpster. If not, then I won't have to worry 
> about it. 
> 
> P.S. Put a bathing suit in your bounce bucket (if you're a woman, 
> anyway). Some hotels have a no street clothes in the pool policy. And 
> carry your bathing suite through Lassen National Park. You're DON'T 
> want to miss Drakesbad. 
> 
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