[at-l] YuckYuckYuck...

[Slyatpct@aol.com (Slyatpct@aol.com)]

In a message dated 1/1/2002 3:37:14 PM Eastern Standard Time,=20
orangebug74@yahoo.com writes:


> So far, you have announced the Yuck3RUCK for March (02 or 03?), maybe
> at NOC with an interest in long term hiking in other regions. We don't
> know costs.=20
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Here's what I wrote:

"The YuckYuckYuck Ruck for cross country planners. =A0Exact dates and detail=
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to be announced, but it probably be held at the NOC. I'm looking to establis=
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dates in March, when the AT hikers start passing through and before the CDT=20
and PCT hikers head out west."

Where did you ever get the 2nd or 3rd?  I was thinking more on the lines of=20
St paddy's Day weekend.  I plan on calling or driving by NOC tomorrow for=20
details on prices of the bunkroom, cabins and motel, plus availability.  I'l=
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also ask them about tenting on grounds.  However, it's a 10 minute walk from=
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Morgan Shelter. I do know one restaurant will be open along with the=20
outfitter, basecamp that houses the kitchen, common area, laundry and shower=
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> We do know that you think Goose Creek folks are cheap,=20
> that free shelter at Amicolola is still too expensive, and that the
> current GARUCK leadership is clueless and inconsiderate.=20

Forget Keith, he's still a good guy and GC is kind of nice in a very rustic=20
way. =20

The first clue should be, if the free shelter is too expensive, what's that=20
make the campsites?


>I know I agree
> with the latter constructive criticism. At least you haven't announced
> that anyone of ran off with GARUCK or Y3RUCK funds.

LOL... what I said was true.  Trust me if I found out someone ran off with=20
anyone's money I'd let the list know.

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> As I said from the gitgo, I'm quite ready to be replaced from the
> GARUCK or the Southern RUCK or whatever.=20

That's up to you OB, you could always try again next year.  I know I wont be=
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replacing you and I wont be suggesting any possible venues again.  If you=20
decide to have it at Rainbow Springs Campground next January I may say=20
something, the place is closed during the winter. =20

> I'm also ready to attend the
> newest Y3RUCK. I think you could do a much better job.
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You mean the YuckYuckYuckRuck?  I question Y3? when one was good enough! =20
Hey, I'm happy yo hear you'll be attending.  Wouldn't it be a kick if it was=
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just you and me?!

I don't know if I'll do as good a job, but I do think the venue will be=20
better, if that means anything.   Much like your idea of planning, I do thin=
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that less is better.  Afterall, it's just getting a bunch of hikers together=
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for planning purposes and having a good time, in a nice setting.  Just bring=
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your full pack, plans, maps and guidebooks and we'll be able to figure=20
something out.  By the way, if you do show, breakfast is on me.

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> Would you mind getting around to letting us know about the organizing
> and improvements you have planned or desire? Is there any assistance
> you need, other than constructive criticism? I don't plan to criticize
> anything that hasn't happened and that I haven't assisted.
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If you're looking for dates, is tomorrow soon enough?  Again, I'll be=20
contacting the NOC to find out about availability on St. Paddy's Day Weekend=
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 If I can think of something in the next two months I'll let you know. =20

sly


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