montanapalooza 2002

“Ok, here's one more.”

“Unlike backpacking, shuttle logistics do not "rock".

Just stack the TT'rs up like cord wood; it'll all work out.

Those last few miles to Alpine will sure play hell on your shocks (and any TT'rs stacked like cord wood in back of trucks)--glad I'll be in a rental!”

“geezr- probably chief and newgirl need to go over there at least. there'll be 4 of us drivers at least (unless someone wanted to ride along). That road is nasty too. I'm not sure it would be a good idea to load down newgirl's car on that thing! A truck would be better.”

“2,153 messages huh? Wow, impressive! Well there's a lot of logistics going on here.”

“Aero, in case I forget in all the excitement . . . THANKS!”

“Hey, too bad jgeils - Let me know if you free up the August 12 - 18 week. I've got a space for ya”

“Are you planning on me driving to East Rosebud then to Cooke City?

Inquiring minds want to know.”

“A bear walks into a bar in Billings, Montana and sits
down. He bangs on the bar with his paw and demands
a beer.

The bartender approaches and says, "We don't serve
beer to bears in bars in Billings."

The bear, becoming angry, demands again that he be
served a beer.

The bartender tells him again, more
forcefully, "We don't serve beer to belligerent bears
in bars in Billings."

The bear, very angry now, says, "If you don't serve
me a beer, I'm going to eat that lady sitting at the
end of the bar."

The bartender says, "Sorry, we don't serve beer to
belligerent, bully bears in bars in Billings."

The bear goes to the end of the bar, and, as promised,
eats the woman. He comes back to his seat and again
demands a beer.

The bartender states, "Sorry, we don't serve beer to
belligerent, bully bears in bars in Billings who are
on drugs."

The bear says, "I'm NOT on drugs."

The bartender says, "You are now. That was a
bar-#&%!$-you-ate."

He had to interupt me at home....i am not laughing! heh..

ok....i am out of this place..only five hours behind schedule..........see you folks sunday afternoon.

no more montanapalooza posts from me Tilt!! i hope you are happy.......just think tho... ...".montanapalooza, the aftermath" wonder how long that one will be?”

“bar-b!tch-you-ate

That one took a minute”

“Hodgeman, I am still going to Oklahoma that week. If you plan anything else let me know. I have enough free tickets that I'll fly for just a couple day trip. I really want to get out of this heat. Washington spoiled me last week.LOL”

“I am so ready!!!!

8)”

“"(you do know that you can always lash Crazy Mike to the hood if you need an extra seat)"
Tilt
03:03:10 PM
07/11/02

We saw something like that once on the Tonopah hwy. Figured they were on drugs.

We're running about 1/2 day behind. Will probably leave early morning instead of after work. I'm not even thinking about work right now.”

“Ah... the Classics!


Om -- I'm SURE you folks can make it to 3,000 posts with The Aftermath, LOL”

“Tilt/SN: Funny thing is I suggested to Crazy Mike this past weekend strapping him to my truck cap racks for the drive out (so he could stretch out . . . hehehehhe)! Told him that we wouldn't have to stop and eat that way . . . with all the protein (bugs) he'd pick up along the way! I'm taking my straps just in case I NEED to strap him up there! lol!

My pack is packed and ready for action . . . 32 lbs. . . . with food and one qt of powerade.

aero: shuttle plans are fine with me . . . whatever works best.”

“I'd prefer to pick people up in Red Lodge and take them, and the keg, over to Cooke City. Then meet up with the drop-off people later.

Of course I would make all the picture opt stops for them too.”

“My pack is at 40# I know thats kind of heavy but I have good food!

8)”

“Aero - If you want I can take jerbear's spot at the Cooke City end of the shuttle. Which ever works best.”

“I'm not sure my vehicle is good for miserable roads. The rear struts are already shot. But I'll do whatever you command me too Aero.

Where are we meeting in Red Lodge again and at what time?”

“Whatever you command me???

Oh oh!!!!

8)”

“Aero has already proven himself to be honorable with Newgirl. Good thing she didn't say the same to you, Mike.”

“LMFAO!!!!

8)”

“Fun thread to follow, even though I am lamenting not being there. So, I am going to ask a small favor: Tuesday, July 16 is my birthday (#53). If you have a moment, please raise a toast or sing happy birthday. Maybe I will feel your vibes from our car-camp in Mammoth.

Thanks, I feel better now.”

“Happy Birthday Phil! A toast of pure Montana water to you.”

“Happy birthday Phil!!!

8)”

“Wow, I can't believe there's only one more day of work. I'm all packed cept for food - That is the part I hate the most...can't find my trust pocket knife either :-(

Oh well, the temp hit 102 today - first day over 100 degrees this year and it's so late in the Summer!!

Can't wait to feel that cold mountain air!!

Tex”

“Golly gee whiz, Chief... if I had known there was going to be a KEG...

NOW ya tell me!”

“I threw everything in my pack tonight and it weighs in the neighborhood of 38#. Can't do without a couple of books, donchaknow? I am thinking of "backpacking" to work tomorrow just to see how 2 miles feels. That should turn a few heads!

I almost forgot - - I am really excited about this trip!!”

“Picked up "How to Talk Bear" by Roland Cheek. One of the guys from Bearikade said it was pretty entertaining.

There was one copy left, in TN, so it got here yesterday.

Just finishing up the food for the Winds trip. Its about 15 lbs for 12 days. At the end of the JMT, I was not getting enough food, so I'm taking extra treats for the end.

I can't wait to leave LA tomorrow morning!”

“Just looked at the weather forecast for Billings.

Friday 102

Saturday 100/74

90s the rest of the week.

Whew, I can get that down here. (But here it's 10x more miserable b/c of the humidity). Yall have fun.”

“Remember to take your fleece!”

“Thats what yall git for bp'ing out in montana... its 50 here in pa ..almost warm :)”

“It's dark and early, here in Vancouver, and I'm loadin' up the Jeep.

Heh.. I'm already a couple of hours ahead of schedule! 4am is definitely a good time to cross the border. Provided y'all let me in the country, I'll be on the I-90 by about 6am.

Top down and the tunes cranked up.... Nothin' but sunshine.... Man, I love a good road trip!!

See ya all, soon !!!”

“You're better to look up the weather in Cooke City, MT, it is closer to what you will get.

The weather man is calling for record highs here in Cody tomorrow. I think me and jerbear are going to do a dayhike up to the upside down mountain. Might even take a couple of friends along. Gan and ga. LMAO!!!

I'm going to pick the keg up tomorrow, hope there's some left for you yahooos.

p.s. It WILL be tapped for the ride. Remember, only passengers can drink while the vehicle is moving, at least in Wyoming anyways.”

“Its 9:30am, and we're leaving! A few quick errands, and we'll be on our way! We'll see you all tomorrow!”

“I'm so excited reading about everyone leaving and heading up here.

CrazyMike, I meant I would do whatever Aero needs me to do to get the shuttling done. No more of those jokes . . . okay sweetness . . . or this Montana girl will kick your arse. (I know I said earlier that I'm not really into arse kicking, but it was just a cover. HeHeHe!)

Om, (yes, I know you already left) I decided to wait until the last couple days to look at those books you sent. I thought they would get me really pumped and I was right. The women's guide is really cool. I'm going to have to find a copy for one of my gf's, she'll love it.

Aero, what time and where are we meeting in Red Lodge again?

Fliers, I hope you are stoked. The Montana welcoming committee promises to be in prime form!!!”

“9:00 am at the Red Lodge Cafe...again.

JK newgirl.

Have you heard from gojo lately?

I haven't heard from Prowler since he called on the 4th of July. I wonder if he got thrown in jail or if he went back home. After all, he did show up a week early for the hike. Or maybe he's actually out hiking.”

“newgirl- we'll meet at the Red Lodge cafe at 9:00am- right on Main, grab a bite or go next door to the coffe shop.

But we'll be leaving Billings Sun., about 7:45am so swing by. We'll get it meticulously timed and planned after a few beers on Saturday!! LMAO!”

“Prowler- M.I.A.”

“Thanks Chief! I'm a little slow on the uptake sometimes. I haven't heard a word from Gojo in quite sometime. Will it be possible for me to stop in at the Candy Emporium in Red Lodge before we leave town? I need some taffy . . . and truffles . . . and some of those little honey bites thingies.”

“People might want to go across the street and drool on the gear at Sylvan Peak too!”

“Okay Aero. I will be leaving home at 6:45 then. And tomorrow I will meet you and Geezr at 3:30. I need a beer just trying to keep all this straight.”

“I command you to drink a beer, newgirl!”

“Or we could get a move on so there's more time to drink beer in Cooke City?

LMAO

Aero, am I going to get away with just bringing people to Cooke City? Or am I going to have to drive to East Rosebud?

It would be a shame to have to pass the keg on to some ax murdering stranger.”

“I'm not sure yet , chief. I'm a little concerned about newgirl's car loaded down on that road. The last 10-15 miles is bad gravel. I guess we'll just have to see what arrives in Red Lodge.

Actually, it's a really pretty drive up the canyon to East Rosebud Lake so it wouldn't be a bad trip.”

“Hmmmmm... a tapped keg in a moving vehicle? I guess there's no 'open container' law in Montana, LOL!

And One Other Thing... just how far out in the sticks can you be and still have TRUFFLES?”

“I'm ready to get on the airplane. Oh, dang that's tomorrow!
such a long way away.


Aero, I like your planning proceedure. Have another beer on me.


The Montana welcoming committee promises to be in prime form!!!"
newgirl
11:43:41 AM
07/12/02

Newgirl, there will be a test to see if you can pick me out at the airport.


Oh man! Oh man! Oh man! Oh man! Oh man! Stoked!!!”

“I'm so excited!

I can't wait to meet you all.”

“Don't forget to hit the Grizzly Bar in Alpine for killer burgers; sounds like you'll have your own beer!”

“everything is packed . . . . I'm outta here!!!!! Can't wait to meet everyone, but seems like I'm forgetting something. Hmmmmmm, oh yeah, gotta pick up crazy mike on the way! lol!”

“I want you locals to think of where I can buy beaded belts (probably saying "MONTANA") for the folks back home.

I should be boarding the plane in 24 hours!!

I hauled my pack to work today and have some ideas of how I would like to rearrange things. Like putting the heavy stuff in Navi's pack.....”