[pct-l] Thanksgiving

[Thomas Jamrog]

You have a great time out there.  Being with others is the real deal,  
especially outside.
Uncle Tom

Blogging about the Great Outdoors
on http://tjamrog.wordpress.com ( hotlink)

On Nov 20, 2009, at 3:59 PM, Paul Magnanti wrote:

> I am getting ready to go backpacking in Utah.
>
> Off trail, beautiful and more important than answering Internet  
> squabbles. :)
>
> Four days in Abbey country from Sun - Weds.
>
> Tonight? I am bringing some home-made pumpkin ricotta mini-sized  
> pies to a wine tasting.
>
> Why? Because being with friends and cooking great food (if I do say  
> so) is part of being
> a Magnanti,,,,and more important than Internet squabbles, too. (The  
> lady friend, as my grandfather would say,
> joining me is pretty cute, too :) )
>
> And Thanksgiving? I am spending with 3 other  thru-hikers, a lovely  
> woman who is
> the fiance' of one of the friends, and whose friendships have gone  
> beyond backpacking.
> (I am the best man in their wedding this coming summer).  (And my   
> lady friend is off to her
> own Utah adventure over Turkey Day weekend..kick ass!)
>
> Why? Because deep friendships mean more than Internet squabbles.
>
> Part of me would love to get further into this morass....but, I am  
> taking the advice
> of another dear friend and moving on.
>
> Let's all think of what we are thankful for.
>
> In my case, I am thankful for the stark beauty of  Utah that I am  
> about to see,
>
> The friends whose life I am fortunate enough to share in.
>
> And how the outdoors brought many of these deep friendships (and the  
> new relationship)
> into my life.
>
> Feel free to insult...it's only online. :D   What means the most to  
> me in life is far outside the realm of some text on screen.
>
> Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go walk a dog  I am watching for  
> some friends.
>
> They mean a lot to me as well. They are family.
>
> Their three year old son calls me "Uncle Mags"...and that means more  
> to me
> than any Internet squabble. :)
>
>
> Have a Happy Turkey Day all!
>
>
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> caught, a portion of the rainbow I have clutched
> --Thoreau
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