[pct-l] Portland Ya!!! PCT Annual meeting

[Montedodge@aol.com]

 Hey Ron, what are the times and place of the Jan. Portland meeting. I went 
to the one in Seattle at space needle and had a good time ( and dinner ) Got 
a free thermarest for being first thru-hiker there ( just beating out Steve 
Queen) Stay away Doc. Shaffer or you will take away my title. I plan to make 
the kick off party as well. ( down south ) Weight gain??? I 've gained and 
lost so much weight I can't keep track. At 6' and 250 lbs, I have been  
accused of starting small slides and eathquakes when hiking. Last year, I got 
down to 230 for my Bob Marsahl hike and put in one 31 mile day with a 45lb 
pack. ( Climbed Rainier at 230lb. and felt great. ) Don't get too upset if 
you start out alittle heavy. Your body adjusts just fine!!!  ( though most 
mummy bags and bivi tents are on the snug side for me ) So take the " George 
Foreman " view and pass the chicken and ice cream. Even Everest Climbers show 
up on the " Plump side " to climb as the weight comes off fast. Same as the 
PCT. Most of my weight came off after the first month. Monte
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