“How long has it been since either Aero or TxWoodsWoman have posted? How far is it from Montana to Texas anyway?”

“Aero and Tex, sittin' in a tree...”

“I haven't heard a thing from Aero. I'm gettin' a little noivous, what if it is left up to me and Chief to plan the whole MT TT BP Trip. The pressure!”

“I'm goin' hikin' in the mornin'
Ding dong! bear bells are gonna chime...
Hail and salute me
Then haul off and boot me...
And get me to the trail,
Get me to the trail...
For Gawd's sake, get me to the trail on time!”

“That's just it Tilt, I don't have enough experience to know what's to plan. Chief!!!!! Help!!!! What do we have to plan?”

“Ever read The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?

DON"T PANIC

”

“#1 Make sure Buddur comes. LOL (See Spirits thread)

#2 Make sure #1 gets accomplished.

#3 Make sure everyone gets to the trailhead on the right date.

#4 Start walking.”

“Okay, Chief, I got yaz'! This should be no problem, we may have to buy Buddur a plane ticket.”

“Do ya think he'll get through security?

Maybe he better fly into Cody instead of Billings.

LMAO”

“Hey everybody, I'm baaaack! I'm fianally back at a computer after my little sugical adventure. I had to have my posterior tibial tendon repaired and my arch rebulit. I'd been fighting it since early spring and suffered greatly on this summer's backpacking trips; pain, swelling, etc. I made it through the running season and finally had the surgery. They sewed up the tendon (passes down inner, lower leg and under the arch). 50 some marathons and 100 mile weeks finally did me in, with the help of flat feet, but I should be OK. I'm supposed to be in this cast, non-weight-bearing, for 2 weeks and then a series of walking casts and braces.

Not to worry! Montanapalooza is still a go! I should be back running late Feb-early March. In the mean time I'm hitting the weight room and planning on spending a lot of time on the bike and eliptical machine.

And, BTW, thanks for your concern! you guys are great. Merry Christmas All!”

“Aero, glad to hear you are doing a-okay. I'm also relieved that Chief and I don't have to take on too much responsibility. We already seemed to be focusing more on party time than hike time. Hope your Christmas is good.”

“Good so far, except for this huge cast I have to wear! The painkillers are FANTASTIC!”

“Get better soon Aero!”

“Yeah get well soon!!”

“don't fall apart on us man, lol. Get better quick!”

“where the F is Aero?? i haven't seen him all week...i mean, he MUST miss me by now.
;-)

and while i'm at it, where the F is Lyndy?”

“Yes, where is Lyndy - I meant to ask earlier this week...”

“Tex was on Yahoo IM a day or two ago. I think she changed jobs and is trying to settle into the new role.”

“Do not fear. Mr. Aero is currently incapacitated. I'm sure when he sobers up he will return. God bless, my skidmark buddies.”

“Thank goodness you're back Captain! I've missed you so.”