[pct-l] Paradise Cafe on Hwy 74

[Eugene]

Okay, so I did see it.  I just didn't try it because it would require a tool to operate it and so many thru-hikers say a multitool is way too heavy to carry.  Of course I carry...plus a lot of other things, or as Evan likes to say "a LOT of ultralight gear".

 

Sir Mix-a-lot
 
> From: david at xpletive.com
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Date: Fri, 9 Apr 2010 18:04:30 -0500
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Paradise Cafe on Hwy 74
> 
> Funny that you question carrying it Tim (aka Pilgrim/Gourmet), since I believe you ended up borrowing that micro multi-tool to open the faucet! 
> 
> Seriously though, Tim is correct, the faucet is south of the building toward the back. It is actually about 12 feet away from the building in the grass IIRC. I also agree a multi-tool (no matter how small) might be too much for thruhiking. We had the luxury of only section hiking from Scissors to the I-10 so a few extra pounds were allowable.
> 
> BigToe
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Timothy Nye
> Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 3:48 PM
> To: Eugene Leafty
> Cc: PCT MailingList
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Paradise Cafe on Hwy 74
> 
> The faucet is by the the back door, on the rear of the wall to the right of
> the front of the building. It lacks a handle, so improvised pliers (
> another hiker had a leatherman, something I personally question carrying,
> but what do I know?) were required. The proprietors specifically requested
> that the one by the front door be left alone and covered, although that may
> have been because of business hours although that's just speculation on my
> part. They were very friendly and urged us to camp under the trees in back
> if we wished.
> 
> On Thu, Apr 8, 2010 at 10:06 PM, Eugene Leafty <atetuna at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> > The PCT water report mentions a faucet by the door. Is this by the front
> > door? I went there today and saw something by the front door that looked
> > like a pipe covered with insulation, but it didn't look like it could be
> > removed without damaging it. Is this the right location? If my description
> > is horrible, I took a couple pictures that I can share via email. If I'm
> > right, it looks like this place may not be a water resource anymore.
> >
> >
> >
> > Also, here are the hours they currently have posted on the door:
> >
> > Closed Monday to Wednesday
> >
> > Thursday 11 AM - 7 PM
> >
> > Friday 9 AM - 7 PM
> >
> > Saturday 8 AM - 7 PM
> >
> > Sunday 8 AM - 4 PM
> >
> >
> >
> > Their posted phone number is 951-659-0730.
> >
> >
> >
> > This information is also posted in a note at the highway crossing by El
> > Pescador.
> >
> >
> >
> > Sir Mix-a-lot
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Pct-l mailing list
> > Pct-l at backcountry.net
> > To unsubcribe, or change options visit:
> > http://mailman.backcountry.net/mailman/listinfo/pct-l
> >
> > List Archives:
> > http://mailman.backcountry.net/pipermail/pct-l/
> >
> _______________________________________________
> Pct-l mailing list
> Pct-l at backcountry.net
> To unsubcribe, or change options visit:
> http://mailman.backcountry.net/mailman/listinfo/pct-l
> 
> List Archives:
> http://mailman.backcountry.net/pipermail/pct-l/
> 
> No virus found in this incoming message.
> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com 
> Version: 9.0.801 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2800 - Release Date: 04/08/10 23:32:00
> _______________________________________________
> Pct-l mailing list
> Pct-l at backcountry.net
> To unsubcribe, or change options visit:
> http://mailman.backcountry.net/mailman/listinfo/pct-l
> 
> List Archives:
> http://mailman.backcountry.net/pipermail/pct-l/
 		 	   		  
_________________________________________________________________
Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox.
http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_2