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Re: [at-l] Tuck this!
- Subject: Re: [at-l] Tuck this!
- From: Datto IsIn <datto999@yahoo.com>
- Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1999 11:22:19 -0800 (PST)
While Jim wrestles the 'A' team and Marlin is gobbled down the hatch,
I run like...Hey, just as you need protection from what goes bump in
the night, Mutual Of Omaha provides you and your loved ones safety
needs for a lifetime.
Final pack weight ended up at an actual 31 lbs on the nose (and boy
does that hurt!). Thanks to all who commented. Did I say I was taking
oatmeal? Just a tuck between...
I'll be back on ATL when I return from the sunny Florida.
Datto
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From: Tom Fort <tjfort@netdoor.com>
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Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1999 13:27:31 -0600
Subject: [at-l] Ghost Stories
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Ah, This brings up an interesing topic which hasn't come up in a long while.
(or, ever that I can recall)
Ghost stories.
What are your favorite AT hauntings?
the only one I know is at Mollies Ridge Shelter in the Smokies.
Appearantly, last century, a man (maybe indian) went hunting up there and
never returned. The wife so missed him that she still roams the area today,
searching for him. Don't know if its true, but if you've ever spent a foggy,
stormy nite there, it does get spooky.
t.
AT-L wrote:
> Does anyone know the full account of the legend or ghost stories of Doc
> Benton on Mt. Moosilauke?
>
> Fallingwater
>
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From: tmcginnis@ucclan.state.in.us (Thomas McGinnis)
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1999 15:03:16 -0500
Subject: Re: [at-l] Ghost Stories
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David Brill (I think) relays a cool story in his recollection of '79
Throughhike (As Far As The Eye Can See). Sorry, I don't recall enough
to relay it myself here.
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Subject: [at-l] Ghost Stories
Author: Tom Fort <tjfort@netdoor.com> at ima
Date: 1/22/99 1:27 PM
Ah, This brings up an interesing topic which hasn't come up in a long while.
(or, ever that I can recall)
Ghost stories.
What are your favorite AT hauntings?
the only one I know is at Mollies Ridge Shelter in the Smokies.
Appearantly, last century, a man (maybe indian) went hunting up there and
never returned. The wife so missed him that she still roams the area today,
searching for him. Don't know if its true, but if you've ever spent a foggy,
stormy nite there, it does get spooky.
t.
AT-L wrote:
> Does anyone know the full account of the legend or ghost stories of Doc
> Benton on Mt. Moosilauke?
>
> Fallingwater
>
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Tom Fort
tjfort@netdoor.com
Ridgeland, MS
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From: tmcginnis@ucclan.state.in.us (Thomas McGinnis)
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1999 15:07:11 -0500
Subject: [at-l] Hoosier Ruckers
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Kurt? Wisabth? Felix? Dattooooo? Anyone else care to think about car
pooling to the Ruck? My wagon can fit 5 (less with actual comfort) and
gear.......I'm halfway tempted to go.
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Subject: Re: [at-l] The Ruck
Author: Tom Ha <tomha@epix.net> at ima
Date: 1/21/99 6:39 PM
I'd like to say that we are not particularly near Gardners, though that is our
mailing address. Gardners is over 6 miles away from us, beyond the next range
of hills to the East/South. Try Pine Grove Furnace (State Park), for closer
directions.
Also, it is 12 miles South on Rt.233 from exit 11 (ELEVEN) on Interstate 81...
Thanks!
:)
Tom
kahley7 wrote:
> For you late starters<g> here is the Ruck info.
> Sorry but I've had inquires from multiple people so
> I'm sort of combining the answers. And if you know
> all this hit delete now <G>.
>
> The Ruck is not a list specific gathering but it is fairly limited
> to internet users since that's how it started and that's the way the
> word has been spread. That and word if mouth.
>
> Someone asked who should come?
> Anyone with an interest in hiking the AT!
> There will be past thru hikers, from 97, 98 and earlier,
> some repeaters and folks
> planning on thruing the PCT and CDT this year. Plus
> 99ers deep in Springer fever.
>
> Let me be clear,... this is no grand shebang like
> Traildays or Trailfest or the Gathering. Last year
> there were maybe thirty folks and I think that number
> may double this year Actually that makes it nice 'cause
> there is more of an opportunity to talk and meet
> some of the folks you have been e-ing or trailmates for 99.
>
> Talk is the name of the game! And there will be demos on
> just about every stove manufactured plus a few homemade stoves
> and the triumphant returned of the kidnapped 8.oz zipstove if the
> ransom has been paid by then <g>.
>
> There will be a Nomad lite tent there and maybe it's inventor!
>
> A request was made for a talk on compass work and map reading so
> we will have a 'workshop' on that. Saturday nite there are slides
> from the AT and there will be practically every book and video
> made on the AT and hiking for ya'll to check out. Last year lots
> of folks did a couple miles on the AT on Sat afternoon and Sun.
>
> Now for the nuts and bolts:
>
> The second annual Pine Grove Ruck will be held at the
> Ironmasters Mansion Hostel at Pine Grove Furnace in
> PA on January 29-31. The hostel is located on the AT
> about 15 miles south of exit 14 on I-81.
> For detailed directions, try mapquest at
> http://www.mapquest.com/
> Click on driving directions and enter your hometown and
> Gardners, Pa. That should do it.
>
> The Hostel is run by Tom and Marie Ha. If you have
> questions or want to make reservations or need more
> detailed directions, you can call them at 717-486-7575,
> between 5 PM and 10 PM. There are still bunks available.
> I think some folks will be camping in the park, but that depends
> on the weather. The mannsion is huge so there is plenty of
> floor space if the bunks get taken.
>
> This is snipped from Tom Ha's post:
>
> The Hostel has the following amenities... Baby grand piano, full
> kitchen (byof)(bring your own food), pool table, pingpong table,
> volleyball court (currently under water/ice/snow), giant outdoor
> chess set (way cool..my comment <g>), 5-person hot tub
> ($3/person/night extra), tv, vcr, satellite dish.
> (and may i add another personal note.
> one of the best porches I've ever kicked back on!!!!)
>
> The cost is $10/person/night and includes a bunk bed, a
> pillow and a blanket. Please bring a sheet (yes, a sheet)
> and a towel. If you bring a sleeping bag, please ALSO
> bring a sheet, as we require a sheet on the bed under a
> sleeping bag. Sleeping bags are really not necessary,
> since we provide blankets to go with a sheet. But I
> know that hikers need to bring what's familiar and
> comfortable. :)
>
> We will be providing a spaghetti dinner (with garlic bread and
> dessert) Friday night. Meals other than that can be group
> or individual, we'll even let you cook on your stove, using our
> porch, if you so desire. The hostel is normally closed during
> the day, but we will have it open and accessible for the
> time periods of: Friday at 5pm-10pm and Saturday from
> 730am-10pm and Sunday from 730am-10pm
> (unless everyone leaves before that).
>
> Everyone is welcome, even during the day, without
> paying for overnights (though donations are accepted) :)
> ......end of Tom's post
>
> Last year we had a group pot luck supper on Saturday
> and it worked well so we will do it again this year, If
> you can't cook anything that doesn't come in a bag,
> snacks are welcome. In fact, there is no store or restaurants
> for miles around the hostel so bring your own food and drink and
> maybe some to share ....soad, goodies and muchees and ice cream!!
> So far we have a ham and a wooonderful black bean lasagna that
> is back by popular demand.
>
> There will be soup and bread for Sat luch. First come first served.
>
> Alcohol is against the rules in the State Park as is smoking
> in the hostel.
>
> So if you want to spend a weekend meeting and talking and eating
> and watching slides and videos and playing with gear and ,
> for the very bold, weighing your pack...in public <g> and hiking
> and talking and eating and not getting near enough sleep, you
> should come to the Ruck!
>
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