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[pct-l] Kick Off thoughts of a Mad Man



Hi Monte  Your thoughts are my thoughts. I'm an FNG to ADZ, 2nd yr but its
like I belong. Meeting some of the faces from "Walk" its like, NO its better
than meeting movie stars, these are like minded people, as far as
backpacking is concerned and the PCT. It is a life style that some don't
understand. I've been hiking and backpacking Yosemite and other places since
68' well technically 58' and always have felt welcome with 95% of the
backpackers that I have met. I enjoy the back country and those I find in
it. I hope everyone has a GREAT day and will see you on the trail and future
ADZs.                  Remember
"Be Prepared"       Ground Pounder Bill           "Semper Fi"

PS     FNG=  Fine New Guy
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Monte Dodge" <montedodge@msn.com>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Friday, April 29, 2005 2:01 PM
Subject: [pct-l] Kick Off thoughts of a Mad Man


> Kick Off thoughts???? My take?? This is " The Event" of the west coast for
> sure!! Where else can you share a cup of coffee and a pancake ( from
2003's
> village encampment) and rub shoulders with some folks like Scott
Williamson,
> Flyin Brian,Yogi or old school hikers like Ned Tibbits class of 1974 and
buy
> the newest ,lightest tents/packs all in one place!!  THe KO may be getting
> larger , but like Disneyland, crowds don't seem to stop the smile on
> people's faces. You have the best of both worlds and all the history
wrapped
> in one,, old guard folks like Meadow Ed, Strider, Pete Fish can share with
> you facts /figures and only happy to answe questions ( esp. from new
budding
> thru-hikers of the future). Carl did a " Super Human " job himself keeping
> all the registrations ,counts, etc. and for zero pay and only his love for
> the trail . " Commander" Bob Reiss with his motor homan hauled more food
> than most " Everest Expeditions" and remains unplaceable. THe KO spririt
is
> still alive , though larger , and is still the same vision as Strider,
> Charlie Jones, Tom Reynolds, Paul Hacker, started seven years ago . I
think
> the 650ish hikers, well wishers, family members that came to the event (
> some coming from miles away) would agree..GREAT JOB,, PCT Family!!!!
Enjoy
> the trail  2005. This year will only add to the " Lore" of the
> PCT..............
>
>
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