[at-l] 2004 SORUCK...

[gadog430 at charter.net (Gadog430)]

I will probably attempt to put in an appearance to meet some ppl. 
I don't have much of an excuse. <eg> I live in Greenville. 
And I also was a proponent of the service project. 
Did anyone have an additional opinion on that?

r
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Mann" <yugrekih@yahoo.com>
To: <at-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Friday, October 10, 2003 10:25 AM
Subject: [at-l] 2004 SORUCK...


> Pittsburgh here.  Please raise your hand if you intend on attending the
> 2004 SORUCK...
> 
> There has been some very good feedback on the SORUCK (SOuthern RUCK)
> thus far, all being positive for Camp Thornwell in SC.  So, unless
> there are any last minute major objections, I believe Camp Thornwell
> has won competition to be the site of the 2004 SORUCK. Sunny (camp
> caretaker and '02 thru-hiker) will be very pleased (if any of you see
> her at the Gathering, please let her know)...
> 
> Camp Thronwell is a church related camp for at-risk children.  A
> suggestion was made to "give back" to the camp/church/children, and I
> think that would be a splendid idea.  Being hikers, I'm sure we can
> find time during the weekend to maintain the trail that rings the
> facility.  Beyond that, I have some fairly painless fund raising ideas
> that may be able to help also.  I'll speak with Sunny about where in
> particular some funds are needed...
> 
> I'll get a SORUCK website going on friends.backcountry sometime in the
> near future.  Don't hold me to any dates though.  I'll try and get
> Sunny to post soon with particulars on costs so you all can start
> making reservations...
> 
> Any ideas for activities at the RUCK are welcome.  Please email me on
> or off list.  Right now, I forsee a $3.00 soup lunch (painless)
> fundraiser on Saturday, and a potluck (everyone brings something)supper
> on Saturday.  I'd like to see two people offer to make breakfast, one
> on Saturday and one on Sunday.  We could have a garage sale (painless)
> fundraiser, with everyone bringing whatever hiking related stuff they
> no longer need.  We'd pile it all in a corner somewhere, with a big jar
> for the cash.  Just pick out what you need and throw in some funds.  Of
> course, it would be great if there were a slide show or two.  Bring
> your own projector and screen.  And, friendly backpacking vendors are
> always welcome...
> 
> My new wife, Barb (whom some of you may have met at the PA RUCK in
> January, when she was my fiancee) is somewhat acclimated to you hiker
> trash, but she still has some reservations (smart woman).  She has
> offered to spend her weekend coordinating the kitchen.  This is
> something that would please her very much, would keep her busy, and
> would make her weekend more worthwhile...
> 
> My new son, Ryan (16 year old), whom few of you have met, is enamored
> of you hiker trash.  Please give him a memorable weekend...
> 
> Pittsburgh, Barb, Ryan
> 
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