[at-l] Hiking/Food

[lvb@syclone.net (Linda Benschop)]

Sorry, but I have stitched to baking...a chocolate cake in the oven and
chocolate chip cookies being prepared.  Next I am making a blackberry
cobbler (with fresh berries we picked near Springer) and then an apple pie
to freeze.  After all that I will have plenty to clean again!
>
> B4 you crash, can you come take a swipe at my house?  It could use a
really
> good clean and I figure, if you need it, it'll keep you busy for at least
a
> couple of days! <  : )  >
>
> -r
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Linda Benschop" <lvb@syclone.net>
> To: <greyowl@rcn.com>; "AT-L" <at-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
> Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2001 7:39 AM
> Subject: Re: [at-l] Hiking/Food
>
>
> > How ridiculous that you are "too old" or "lack the proper training".
Age
> > brings wisdom!  You seem to be a very caring person and just what is
> needed
> > right now.  How about volunteering in the school to help kids deal with
> this
> > tragedy? The day of the tragedy a little neighbor girl knocked on my
door.
> > I barely knew her, but she was tearful and her mommy was on the phone.
I
> am
> > sure there are other little ones out there who are scared and confused.
> >
> > I am also an action person, and in the event of a tragedy, I move
> > continuously.  My home is cleaner than ever and I am still going.  My
> > tendency is to crash later.
> >
> > Hummingbird
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <greyowl@rcn.com>
> > To: "AT-L" <at-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
> > Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2001 8:38 PM
> > Subject: [at-l] Hiking/Food
> >
> >
> > > The past two days have been very difficult for me as i am an action
> > > person.  I volunteered at several place to help with the rescue
> > > operation in NY and was told I was too old or lacked the proper
> > > training (OK a Ph.D. in chemistry may not be impressive).  Last
> > > night I had a very bad flash back dream.
> > >
> > > I don't want to sound callus but I decided to start planning meals
> > > for my weekend hike in two weeks.  I will be slack packing so
> > > weight is not a real problem.  I am contiplating on trying some new
> > > meals.  I am open for suggestions.  I have just purchased an MSR
> > > alcohol stove which I will test on the trip.  Watch out, old Grey Owl
> > > may even post an equipment report.
> > >
> > > Peace
> > > Grey Owl
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