[pct-l] Warner Springs theft

[Laura Newman]

Hi All,

Since this is a forum, I want to share that I think as unfortunate as it was
that Patti's items were vandalized and stolen, her experience is really not
representational of the Warner Springs Resort.  They have hosted us PCTers
for too long and too well and therefore defamation, especially at this
level, is not appropriate.  Mr. Bache's response seems sincere and I
personally look forward to patronizing WSR in the very near future.  But as
a second plea, let's help this girl get her tent back.  :)

Thanks for reading,

Laura
"Topper"

On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 3:53 PM, Tom Bache <tbache at san.rr.com> wrote:

> I am on the Warner Springs Ranch Board of Directors as well as a PCT
> section
> hiker who posts here occasionally.  I have spoken to the Ranch manager and
> learned that he did everything he could reasonably do for Patti, as he does
> for every hiker that passes through.
>
> Like so many people up and down the trail, Warner Springs Ranch management
> is a very generous supporter of PCT hikers.  There are countless examples
> of
> favors done and kind gestures from management and the staff.  What happened
> to Patti's package is a mystery to all.
>
> Most packages sent to Warner Springs go to the Post Office.  The Post
> Office
> is safer (no place is entirely safe), but has limited hours. A relatively
> small number of packages (Patti's among them) are sent to the Ranch to be
> held for the arrival of the hiker (this is, of course, a favor).  The Ranch
> puts them in a corner of the reception area where hiders can access them
> 7/24 (some come in the middle of the night). This trades security for
> accessibility, but that is believed to be the hikers' preference and has
> worked well for many, many years. There is some level of security in that
> the reception staff is nearby 24 hours a day.  But anyone who looks like a
> hiker can search through the small stack of packages to seek his own (or
> somebody else's should they have mischief in mind).
>
> Patti's loss must be very, very frustrating, and a fit of temper is
> understandable.  But intemperate notes to a wide distribution are
> inappropriate.  People love PCT hikers because most are open, friendly, and
> grateful for every bit of help offered. It helps us all to keep that
> attitude even when the offer to help doesn't work out as well as we think
> it
> should.
>
> Tom Bache
> San Diego
>
>
> On 5/3/10 3:05 PM, "Tom Bache" <tbache at san.rr.com> wrote:
>
> > Date: Mon, 3 May 2010 11:28:26 -0700 (PDT)
> > From: patti kulesz <peprmintpati88 at yahoo.com>
> > Subject: [pct-l] Warner Springs theft
> > To: pctl <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> >
> > so we arrived yesterday, finally made it thru all that crazy weather and
> got
> > here to find out that WS resort put our resupply box right next to the
> hiker
> > box and even though our box was all taped up and labeled with our names
> and
> > that we were PCT hikers...the resort allows just ANYONE to just go back
> > there and rummage thru and find what they need...and that they did!
> Someone
> > opened our resupply box and not only took all of our food but also our
> > microspikes and my Tarp Tent! If anyone is reading this that's on the
> trail
> > the tent is very sentimental to me as it was a gift and has traveled the
> PCT
> > and AT already. It is the older version of the Rainbow meaning it has no
> > zipper on the fly so it's pretty easy to spot. Beat some ass for me and
> get
> > my tent back plz! I'm really livid with the fact that another hiker would
> do
> > this to us. We also need the spikes to get up Idyllwild...ggrrr!
> > Our box was obviously labeled AND taped. They deliberately opened it and
> > rummaged thru a box that also was obviously NOT a hiker box and
> definitely a
> > resupply. Hiker boxes are pretty random stuff...ours was not! WTF??? I'm
> not
> > getting mail from pctL anymore so if u have any info for me plz email me
> > directly...also never trust WS resort to keep ur stuff safe. They don't
> even
> > care...here fill out an incident report and have a nice day...BASTARDS!!!
> > thanx and hugs
> >
> > patti?Sugar Moma PCT 09!
> >
> >
> > www.hikestrong2010.com?hiking again in 2010 for cancer!?
> >
> >
>
>
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