[pct-l] The Strange Aura of the ADZPCTKO

[latte94@foothill.net (Valerie)]

When I first came to the list introducing myself and our company I got a lot of
opinions and comments and information from everyone. Now I have been talking with
everyone getting to know the personalities and setting up for the big kick off
coming up, this atmosphere that was so beautiful described by Greg is what I am
hoping and looking forward to when we get there. Although I am representing what
our company truly loves, the nature and being one with it, and the services that
we provide to support it, I am also there for everyone to meet us and know us. We
won't be selling anything or there to talk people into hiring us. We will be
there for people who are curious as to what we are about and what we know and
information that we can share that might be needed. I look forward to share and
feel the friendships that I have come to adore on this list. Next to doing the
research on all logistics of the PCT, this kick off is going to be a blast as
well. I welcome the laughter, the conversation and all the people that I and the
staff will be meeting.

See you all soon,
Valerie

Bighummel@aol.com wrote:

> The last two years I have driven down late after work and settling my family
> to attend the ADZ.  Both times I have driven into Lake Morena campground and
> found the reserved campsites and parked my car.  Wearily I emerge from the
> long drive down from Los Angeles and find a fair crowd of strange looking
> people.  I find myself feeling out of place not recognizing any of the faces,
> having doubts that I have really found the right place, the right people that
> I am seeking.
>
> Both times I have been joyfully greeted by one then many and welcomed into
> the conversations around the campfire.  Quickly I recognize faces and names
> and then I come to the realization that here are friends. Here are people I
> know, some very, very well, some from just their persona on the list, some
> from a second hand reference, some are well known and highly regarded trail
> angels whose reputations have made them larger than life.  Here is Tom and
> Bob and Charlie and Jeff and Monte and Brick and Ron and Marge and Margo and
> JoAnn and . . . . .
>
> Soon, as my bones warm by the campfire, so too does my comfort with these
> people, these fellow caretakers and caregivers and wonder discoverers of the
> PCT, these that I find so many values and interests in common with my own.
>
> Come, join our conversation around the fire, our gathering around the new
> tent, the new tarp, the new stove, and see how many faces and names you
> recognize and feel the warmth, the friendships, the comraderie.  We welcome
> you, we welcome all that come with the simple desire to gather, to share, to
> experience.
>
> This year when I drive down from LA I'll have no doubt about the people, the
> recognition, the acceptance.  So few of my peers understand this draw,
> understand the aura, understand the trail.  You do.
>
> See ya' and save a small place around the fire for me!
>
> Greg "Strider" Hummel
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