[pct-l] Class of '05: ADZPCTKO Contribution...

[nickelpct at cox.net (Nickel)]

I have an original idea for the class of '05 contribution. Why don't we 
make some custom military dog tags? They are very reasonably priced in 
quantity. You get 6 lines,with 16 characters per line. The following 
lines would work:

PCT/ CLASS OF 2006
2,663.5 MILES
MEXICO
TO
CANADA

It can be centered to fit on a military style aluminum tag. We could 
even have different anodized colors for the different years, like the 
bandanas. The dog tags would be a highly visible means of 
identification, and would make a really cool souvenir for when the hike 
is done. I would personally prefer to have worn a dog tag, to a bracelet 
as suggested by Nitro. I think the dog tag also is a strong symbol of 
unity. It would let other hikers know who is "in the trenches" with 
them. If a thin aluminum tag is too heavy for some, they can put it in 
an envelope and have us send it home for them. I think this could be the 
beginning of a good tradition, on the same par as the bandanas. So, what 
do you think?

regards,

Nickel