[pct-l] a** of 2009

[Len Glassner]

The writings have continued on many markers, all the way to Idyllwild.
They are still only on one type of marker, the flexible, rust colored
ones with 'PCT' against a yellow background.

On Thu, May 7, 2009 at 7:31 PM, Len Glassner <len5742 at gmail.com> wrote:
> The graffiti takes the form of a trivia question on one marker post,
> followed by the answer on the next.  It's not low-brow stuff. It's
> being done by an intelligent but malevolent person.  I don't think
> this person will respond to scoldings.
>
> Maybe another hiker, preferably about 250 and 6-4, will catch them in
> the act and straighten things out.  Or maybe it will stop when the
> markers move to trees and other things that don't lend themselves to
> several word comments.  I'm only at mile 109, and have seen for just
> 50 miles, maybe that's it.
>
> On Thu, May 7, 2009 at 2:01 PM, Len Glassner <len5742 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Someone is using a marker to write clever things on many of the trail
>> marker posts. It seems to have started at Mason Valley truck trail,
>> and has persisted so far (Warner Springs).
>>
>> None of this was there when I came through on 4/1
>>
>> Just wondering how far this person has gotten.  Any other hikers on
>> the list, are you or are you not seeing this where you are? Sort of
>> trying to get an idea where this person is at.
>>
>> If you started 4/10, 4/15, 4/20, was the graffiti there?
>>
>> Not sure about bringing this up, as it likely adds to the
>> acknowledgement this person wants. Maybe if folks are watching for
>> him/her it might have an impact. But probably not.
>>
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