[pct-l] Hike the Hill <TIC???>

[AsABat at 4Jeffrey.Net (AsABat)]

I think Hike the Hill is a great example of how and when politics should be
mentioned on this list. Hike the Hill DIRECTLY benefits the PCT, so it
certainly seems on topic. Most of the other stuff I've read here today,
global warming/freezing, pink vs. lavender states, etc., are not a PCT
issues, they are bigger than that, and more appropriate for another forum. 

I though of writing a witty reply to the non-PCT talk thread that I'm sure
will tick off many of you. I would tie everything some of you are against to
the PCT. I'll start with this one. Add the <TIC> and </TIC> tags around that
if it makes you feel better or if you think I'm joking <GRIN>:

"President Bush is good for the PCT because he has kept our nation free so
we can enjoy the trail."

<VERY BIG GRIN> 

Rec.scouting partially solved this by creating a separate "issues" forum for
those that want to deal with that rather than direct program and operational
matters. Maybe someone here wants to do the same so we can get back to the
trail.

And to all a very blessed Christmas.

AsABat



> -----Original Message-----
> HIKE TO THE  HILL.
> Learn how to lobby for  your favorite trails and "Hike the Hill" during
> American Hiking Society's  Advocacy Week held every winter - a pivotal
> time in the
> federal budget cycle.  Congress needs to hear from you  about the issues
> that
> affect your trails and trails nationwide. Advocacy Week  2006 will take
> place
> February 13 - 16 in Washington, DC. Advocacy Week includes  sessions on
> policy
> issues, training in lobbying and advocacy skills, and an  event on Capitol
> Hill. The presentations/training will take place on Monday Feb  13, with
> most of
> the week devoted to your meetings with your Senators,  Representatives and
> key congressional and federal agency staff.