[at-l] The hiker babes were tu tu much

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I heard about a little Gathering
The hiker babes would all be there
Well that's where I must go then
So I called Delta and went by air.

Got picked up at the airport
By that 2000 thruhiker duo
The at-l's Redhead & Patty
Off to Pipestem we did go.

On the way we stopped at Shoney's
Lunch with new friends was nice
We made it a habit on Sunday
Because we stopped there twice.

We got to Pipestem finally
And missed the sign that said one way
So Patty had to turn around
Before we could find a place to stay.

Then we got to register.
And met the Bleeder Guy
Saw the 50th Anniversary T-shirt
Just something I had to buy.

Then off to find a campsite
The listers are nearby
Got to find those hiker babes
Or else I will just die!

Wow! It's like a dream
Babes are everywhere
Oh yeah -- some guys too
Like I'm supposed to care!  ;-)

The first hug went to Kahley
Who came camping sans dog
Then off to hug more babes
Sandpiper and Leapfrog.

Sandpiper is a cherub
Too sweet to grace this crowd
But when she brought out that tutu
Everyone started getting loud.

The cameras were all ready
It was my moment of truth
I'd have to make a fool of myself
Anything else would be uncouth.

Did it have to be pink
with roses on the waist band?
You did a great job, Sandpiper
For this you deserve a hand!

It's lucky I don't drink
For I think I'd need a stiff one
But finally I decided to do it
Couldn't deprive the crowd its fun.

They say everyone gets
Their fifteen minutes of fame
This was mine and if you missed it
It is a crying shame!

But pictures captured the moment
And soon they be posted for all to see
The most ridiculous hiker ever
A pink tutued little ol' me!

End of Part 1

Happy trails,

Solar Bear






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