[pct-l] More animal news to fuss about/horses

[Reinhold Metzger]

On 12/17/2011 9:12 PM, Reinhold Metzger wrote:
> Diane,
> You sound just like Switchback and Reinhold.....you must have been 
> reading their mail.
> Well congrats for joining the Switchback & Reinhold comedy team.
>
> As far as the pistol,...I would recommend the 45...it will stop 
> anything it hits.
> You will have no problem foraging for greens there are lots of meadows 
> and berries along the trail.
> If you concentrate on grazing in the meadows, you could do it without 
> resupplies.
> You might, however, have to bring a few nuts to get you through the 
> desert.
> Talk to Mendowrider Ed about the horse....he can fix you up with a horse.
> As far as money donations for your epic journey,...talk to  ''Big 
> Hummel"....he has deep pockets and will be more than glad to finance 
> your epic journey.
>
> Switchback will be so jealous.
>
> Good luck on your epic journey
> Ooohhh....BTW....be sure to bring a poop bag for your horse....it's a 
> red hot issue on the list right now.
>
> JMT Reinhold
> ---------------------------------------------
> Diane wrote:
> Hi everyone!
> I'm planning a 2012 thru-hike with my pug Poopsie who will ride on top 
> of my travois which my horse will towing.
> I'm planning to forage for greens and hunt and fish along the way to 
> save on resupplies.
> I'm bringing a shotgun for hunting, but I also think maybe I need a 
> handgun for protection.
> What's the best pistol to bring?
> I want to be able to aim at humans and rattlesnakes.
> I hate snakes and intend to kill every one I see.
> And now you tell me about wolves!
> Since my horse will be towing all my gear, I'm considering bringing my 
> mountain bike so that I can give my horse a break from carrying me.
> Plus I really want to enjoy bombing the downhill sections.
> I was thinking of starting in February because I really hate desert heat.
> Where can I rent a horse real cheap?
> 'm pretty broke so I'm going to be doing this to raise money for the 
> human fund.
> Please send donations.
> This is going to be an epic adventure like nobody else has ever done!