montanapalooza 2002

“ldhiker, if I joined you I'd have to be ready to leave home forever, and that's not in the game plan!”

“Briar, I think i have another old ski pole you could use. I'll keep my eyes open for the stove. We'll get you down to the house after you arrive. What do you need for fuel? I've got white gas, or we could make a quick run over to the BaseCamp for cannisters. I'm picking some up for TX anyway.”

“Here are some activities that must be carried out on any TT outing from now on.
1. The ritual eating of Lime Green Jello. This can be done in "shot" form if the participants so desire.
2. The composition of at least one haiku to be posted on TT upon your return.
3. Squirrel calling.
4. Unnecessary and pointless arguing conducted in true troll fashion. (Stay away from gun and religion as topics.)

Any other suggestions?”

“SWEEEET!!!! Hey Navi, is it just an extra? Because I don't what to put you out one on the hike. If that ain't the case and you got the room to pack it, bring it for me please. Then I could borrow Aero's solo pole and save me the headache of shipping these 'old lighting rods'!!”

“Hey Briar- check your email. I know I have two old downhill poles for sure and at least one XC pole. The downhill poles would probably work better anyway. Don't ship any- i've got some.”

“Briar, I bought another pole so I would have two. I didn't like useing both, so I'm back to one.

The new one is available to you or you can borrow Aero's. Decisions, decisions.

Please advise. 8^)”

“Navi, thanks for the offer but if Aero's got a set already there that I could borrow I think I'll use those if I can. Is that kewl with you Aero? Thanks fellas!”

“Yes- I've got the poles in the garage. Banged up aluminum downhill poles. They'll get a second life!”

“Fine!
You don't get to use mine then!






I'll just be in the corner pouting.”

“Brier, or whoever else might need them . . . we have two pair of downhill poles as well. One pair of 110 cm and one 115 cm. They're black and in good condition.

Aero, I'm off the next three days and then work Friday and Sarurday, though my plan is to go in early on Saturday and hopefully get out early as well. I'll call later in the week to finalize food plans.

If anyone needs anything just let me know on this thread, or e-mail me.

I'm anxious to get on the trail, but not as anxious as I am to meet everyone.”

“Aero, just read your e-mail, wasn't jgeils flying in as well?”

“Thanks Aero!!

You know Navi there might be others that could use your pole. You might want to bring it if its not a hassel to pack it. Maybe Newgirl or someone else might like to hike with it.”

“Oh that's right. I have him at 6:02. pepperDog is coming in about then too.”

“Suspect you heard about the prof that got shot in the divinity school bathroom here at University of Chicago a couple years ago. Don't think they ever found the (student?) person!”

“Jerbear just called from the Tetons. He's still on target and plans to meet you at Red Lodge.

He was awakened this morning by a moose swimming across the lake. Sounds like a great trip to me!

Phil - are you trying to tell me something? I feel a case of paranoia coming on! LOL”

“Hey, I'd like to leave my hiking stick home too..can someone adopt me for this trip and loan me a set?

I'm sorta vertically challenged, so I'm not sure what length I'd need. (5'3")

Navi, if you have one, that might work..but a pair - well, never tried hiking in two poles yet. There's a first time for everthing!

FIVE DAYS and COUNTING!!!!!

I can't EVEN sit still to work!

Tex”

“Tex, if Navi's is adjustable and he doesn't mind bringing it then that would probably be your solution. Malinda, my wife is 5'7" so her ski poles might be just a tad too long, but would certainly work in a pinch. They're reserved for you until I hear different.”

“Work??? are we expected to work this week, too? How can I when I am planning this trip?”

“Hey There People! I've been gone for the last 4 days. I was up in Red Lodge (where we will be meeting up the morning of the 14th). It is gorgeoulicious (gorgeous + delicious) up there. I'm getting soooo excited to see all of yaz'. AERO/GEEZR, can you send me the e-mail w/ all the flyers arrival times. If I can, I will go w/ you guys to meet each of them and not just Navi and Briar. You guys want a welcoming committee, don't you!!??!! Aero, about the salads for the BBQ, do you think they will keep in a cooler w/ lotsa' ice, until we get to the cabin?”

“They should be OK with some ice in there.

I could either meet you and geezr at the airport or at my house and then go up. I thought we could gather everyone at our place from 4-6 and then head downtown. I'll have cold Coronas waiting on the deck. TX will miss that part but we'll pick her up on our way home.”

“What is the earliest flight?”

“I can just imagine what sort of pick-up crew will be at the airport at 10PM when I arrive in Billings. Sheesh, after some moose spit and worm urine, Y'all oughta be abso-friggin-lutely FRIED!!

I'll make sure my camera is handy when I get off dee plane!

Tex”

“Uh-oh, I'm sorry Tex, but I don't think I'll be there for your flight. I have to head back home quite a bit earlier. Need to get the little one all situated.”

“TX, it would be fun to see if you could guess which ones we are at the airport! Stinky drunks wearing hiking boots.”

“Shouldn't be hard to narrow it down.”

“Tex, The extra pole is adjustable. You are welcome to it. I'll just pack it next to the one I'll be useing. No problem.

I just don't know what condition I'll be in for the welcoming committee. Yeewhoooo!”

“Dunadan you left a very important ritual off your list... the TT Man in Thong dance. (usually after the jello shots)”

“Yes, how could we forget THAT? BUT, you have to wait for OM, so Y'all better save that for when she shows up. Otherwise, it could get ugly..LOL”

“go on ahead with the thong dance if you must.., but do save the Full Monty with Cowboy Hats until i git there~~~~~~~”

“I am so ready!!!!!!

My gear is ready and I am ready!!!!!

Time to kick @ss!!!!!

8)”

“Can you please leave me out of the a$$ kicking part? I'm on the small side and not much of a brawler.”

“LMFAO!

8)”

“Damn... add to gear list...
1. Thong
2. Cowboy Hat”

“I ain't bringing no cowboy hat!!!”

“let's see cowboy hat, thong, . . . should I bring a leather whip too??? lol!!

Crazy Mike: time to kick ass? . . . are you ok???????????? . . . will there be anything left of ya by the time I pick ya up fri afternoon?”

“Ya I am already going crazy!

More so then I normaly do!

8)”

“Leather whip??? This is one crazy looking gear list!! Too bad the spurs won't fit my hiking boots. Geez I might as well bring the whole toy box, eh!”

“I think this trip is going to be the mecca of the YEAR!!!!!!

8)”

“Mather - I majored in statistics, so I am safe. If you are a Bayesian, then maybe you should be a little paranoid.”

“I'm hopeing for a little retail opportunity at some cool outdoors store. I want to by a little pocket rocket-ish stove. I don't want to bother even trying to fly with mine and I don't want to have to beg boiling water from my fellow campers. (Besides then I would have to stay on everyone's good side or they would cut me off.)”

“Nope - I'm a Dumb-erical Analyst with assorted Diff-E-Q's thrown in for spice. (Though I have been know to go Abelian on occasion!)”

“Just get ready for the insane backpacking adventure of all time!!!!

8)”

“Somebody should do a film.”

“I am going to kind of I am going to be takeing 100 pictures.

8)”

“Is that all?”

“Maybe we need to take up a collection for film.”

“i was considering this trip, but that mike guy is a freakin' nut.”

“Thank you!!!!!

8)”

“but at least i can make...”

“...post number 2000!!!”