[pct-l] bluce_ree is now Pygmy!

[trailpygmy at hotmail.com (Trail Pygmy)]

Hello All,
I've completed the PCT up to Big Bear and got off trail for 10 days to visit 
friends and family and will return to the trail on the 25th. Fellow hiker 
Donna has dubbed me PYGMY and it is now my Trail given name. Thanks Donna.

Question: I'll be flying into LAX on the 25th... any Angels out there 
willing to pick up and drop off a Pygmy at Agua Dulce?

Responses to pre-hike questions:
Maps- I would have left maps at home for the A and B sections of the 
trail... but that's just me. I found the trail well marked and would only 
consider them for the snowed in sections onward (C section onward).

Footwear- Granted I trashed my feet by starting out too aggressive (20, 20, 
30 mile days) I started with Trail Running Shoes but switched back to my 
good ol Hiking boots and find them MUCH more comfortable. My pack weight is 
based at 12lbs but I still prefer the added comfort and support of my 
standard boots. Perhaps when my ankles get stronger I'll switch back to 
trail runners... but I doubt it. So, pack: ultra-light. Footwear, standard 
mountain issue... for this Pygmy anyway. Note: I have very sensitive feet 
and ankles, I admire you folks that prefer running shoes!

Freeze Dried Food- Found out that you can just add cold water to the 
Mountain House foods and let then sit for 1/2 hour to 1 hour and they 
rehydrate just fine. Great to know when you run out of fuel or are 
restricted by the elements to use that alcohol stove. I figured this out 
when I lost my fuel.

Trail Angels and Hiker Boxes- Treat your Angels with respect and put stuff 
in the Hiker boxes when you come across them. Take only what you need. I've 
found crampons, tampons, tissues and Cosmo Issues, cowboy hats and I've left 
some spats (gators).

aloha all, Pygmy (pka Bluce_ree Superstar)

shout out to the pack: Randy and Diane, Grouvey and Donna, Solid and Stripe, 
Slimfast aka Jenni, Mountainfairy, Tarzan and Tombstone, Aloha Ann, State of 
Mind, Lost aka Wanderer, Dave and Dave Too (lol), Lisa, Twisted Sister, One 
Gallon, Dat, Moose and the rest of you mighty warriors (you know who you 
are...).

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