[at-l] Why I don't reply to the list

[landis@xxxxxxxx (Steve Landis)]

greyowl@rcn.com wrote:
> Why I reply to questions off list.

Why I reply on list.

> 10.  I am male and a goodly number of people on the list are
> female.  What works for me may not work for them.

Me too and sometimes what works for me works for them :)

> 9.  I am a section hiker, I start out really out of shape and finish
> only slightly out of shape.  A big day for me is 14 to 15 miles.

Me too, section hiker that is, but I start only slightly out of shape.

> 8. I am 6'5" tall, weight 270 lbs and wear a size 14 boot.  Most of
> the backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, and sleeping pads are too
> small for me.  Can't find clothing to fit me, and boots are hard to
> find.

5'11 195 11.5

> 7. I am 57 years old and my body has not aged well.  I carry a lot
> of meds.

I'm much younger that you....52.  Acuprin, .80 mg aspirin.

> 6. I am pretty disorganized.  I am planning a hike this fall to finish
> up NY state.  Starting point Aeden Valley Rd, Finish point Hoyt rd.
> 7 days.  That is about all the plannig I do for a hike.

Me too.  Planning to do all/most of PA this year but don't know when
I'll start.

> 5.  I am a fair weather hiker.  I will hike in the rain but not the snow.
>  I think any body that does should have their head examined.

Probably need my head examined.

> 4.I like to hike alone, not go into town or to be any part of the thru
> hiker scene.

Me too.

> 3.  While I really enjoy the outdoors experience I also enjoy it by
> canoeing, mountain biking, white water rafting etc.  I find that hiking
> really limits ones experience.

Me too. Add kayaking to the list.

> 2.  I live in PA and I really enjoy the rocks!!

Me too.

>
> and the number one reason is (Drum roll please)
>
> 1.  I know Felix

Wow, Me too.

> Cheers,

Cheers!

Steve