Gigantic LifeSaving Thank You

“I just wanted to say a huge THANKS to SnowNymph, Om, LeSub, and Griz. All of these extremely nice and extremely genorous people have saved my sorry, finanicially strapped a$$.

SnowNymph is letting me borrow her extra pack and some clothes for Montanapalooza.

Om, is letting me borrow her tent.

LeSub, donated some Nalgenes. Apparently the man has dozens! HeHeHe!

And last year, Griz sent me a stove and a thermarest he was no longer using.

This board is full of really great people.”

“That's cool!”

“Very, very great people (that rock, I'm Crazy Mike, can you tell).”

“Totally cool Phil”

“Do you have everything you need now?”

“Actually they're just a bunch of axe murderers trying to lure you out into the woods. Didn't you know that?

%^ )”

“I'm pretty set up Geo! The coolest thing about this, is that I will get to test some gear, before I commit to buying some expensive pieces. I saved for awhile and bought most of the smaller stuff already.”

“I was a bit worried about that Tilt, but then I figured . . . I'm a Montana chic, I can kick a$$ if I have to. LOL!”

“I can lend you a smile. and moral support...I've been watching The Lifetime channel.

Have fun on the trip.

Just remember, what goes around, comes around, and now you have to do many good deeds to return the positive karmic vibration back to the universe. When its your turn to return the favors, don't miss the opportunity. The people on this site ARE truely amazing folks.”

“It was my pleasure Newgirl. I hope to go hikin with ya someday.

Guess I better get my axe sharpened up :)”

“Watch out Griz! She'll kick yer ass all the way back to Utah, LOL!

She don't need no stinkin' Bear Spray!”

“That's great! I guess everyone really wants to know if you exist!”

“okay, now that newgirl's taken care of, i'd like a pony, please.



heheee! that's awesome, everyone :-) newgirl seems so nice, i'm sure your generosity was well-placed.”

“You're welcome, newgirl.

LOL at lyra's pony request.”

“oh. so it's not an option, then?”

“How about a Labrador Retriever instead?”

“I've got a rescued cat who needs a good home.”

“Griz, I hope we get a chance to hike together as well. Rosey, I assure you and everyone else that I do, in fact, exist. Lyra, I really hope you get your pony. LOL! (Did you ever see that Seinfeld, where he says he hates people that had ponies as kids. I love that episode.)”

“Goldfish? Did someone say goldfish?”

“i've seen it, newgirl...i 'bout peed my pants!

how well do cats and dogs get along with monkeys?”

“I saw a pretty miserable lookin' deer about a wk. ago. He's been eatin' around my yard. I could see about sending you him? He may be rideable, you know, like the pony.”

“i sense i'm being mocked.”

“No mockery here. I can totally understand your desire to own a pony and w/ the resources that this varied group could gather, it is a very real possibility, that we could locate you a pony or ponylike pet. Who, more than Lyra, deserves a pony? Afterall, Tarp owns a motorcycle. Lyra could increase her own cool factor considerably by riding through the city streets on her very own pony (or ponylike pet, i.e. the deer, which I think is a great option). Okay, there may be a slight bit of mockery.”

“i'm glad you see my side, newgirl! that's it, i'm going to lunch...all this work i'm doing is making me hungry.”

“Hey, there's a miniature horse farm between Marlinton, WVa and the Cranberry Wilderness.

The last time I was by there they had a for sale sign.....hmmmmm

I think they're the size of a Labrador.”

“Lyra, Lyle sez:

If I had a boat, I'd go out on the Ocean. And If I had a pony I'd ride him on my boat. We would all together go out on the ocean. Me upon my Pony on my boat.

And if I were Roy Rogers, I'd sure enough be single. I wouldn't take it upon myself to marry old Dale. It would just be me and Trigger. We'd go out on the ocean. Me upon my pony on my boat.

Mystery masked man he be smarter cause he got him self a Tonto. And Tonto did his dirty work for free. One he got smarter cause he say KeemOsabe, Kiss my ass I'm buying a boat and riding out to sea.

And if I were like lighting. I wouldn't need no sneakers. Cause I'd come and go when ever I would please. I'd scare em' by the light pole and I'd scare em' by the shade tree. But I would not scare my Pony on my boat out in the sea.

And If I had a boat. I'd go out on the ocean. And If I had a Pony, I'd ride him on my boat. And we would all together Go out on the ocean. Me upon my Pony on my boat .....”

“Glad to hear you're set newgirl, and even more glad to hear about people with HEART. Huzzah to your friends.
I'll post my gear needs after I take inventory tonight.
Lessee, I know I need a Jeep Cherokee or equivalent 4x4, anybody got a spare (the guy who had to scratch his trip because his Jeep needed the engine need not respond, thanks)?”

“I've got an extra Jeep sitting in the garage, you know, one of those battery powered things. It has a weight limit of about 65 pounds. What do you say, Geo?”

“You see people, all you do is ask. I get to borrow gear, I'm certain Lyra is getting a pony, and now Geo gets his Jeep. Good people I tell ya', good people.”

“That is such a grand set-up, but I'm Not sayin' a Thing!”

“You're welcome, NG!

How does the pack fit?”

“What not to do with your pony:

Mounted police visit leads to fine

A woman has been fined for leading her horse into a police station while she was drunk.

Officers had watched Patricia Duthie, 43, riding through Perth town centre on a closed circuit television system.

She then entered the police headquarters and led her elderly pony Cheval across the foyer.

However, it became frightened, reared up, and defecated on the floor.

Police took away the horse and gave Duthie a bucket and shovel to clean up the mess.”

“You know you can't let all these great people down.
You'll have to do the WHOLE trip now.”

“And finally the last resort . . . guilt! I'm trying to work everything out. Promise.”

“You people don't need any of that stuff. You're just being weak. Newgirl, go it solo your first time without any gear. Just do an overnighter. You'll learn more about yourself in one night than you have in all your years up to now.

Gear is for people without souls.”

“not quite the last resort... they havent used religion on you yet :P”

“They have Dirty. They're actually a cult. Crazy Mike leads it.”

“I'm a true believer!!”

“According to the Book of Crazy Mike, Chapter 12, verse 48:

"For unto whomsoever much gear is lenteth, of she shall a full five days be required."”

“Violin, you are my favorite TT wacko! LOL!”

“Dang! I wanna be a TT whacker... whacko...


Nevermind.”

“Phaedrus, you are my other favorite TT wack-off, uh, I meant wacko.”

“Daaaaaaang, NG.

As my dog might say:

Rough.”

“I know, I'm very cold-hearted.”

“HEYYYYY! quit trending my ground... Im the only wack-off around here and dont you forget it...”

“Well, you know what they say, cold heart - warm... Hands.”

“Yeah . . . hands, that's exactly what they say.”

“Gear Coach, tent weighs 4 lbs., but I might share w/ Jerbear. In that case, I eliminate that weight entirely (if I can come up w/ a piece of Tyvek for him!?). Sleeping bag weighs 2 lbs., but it's kinda' bulky. I think I need to find a compress sack for it. Is that even possible? The backpack is 4 lbs. I think that's what SnowNymph said. I am carrying Gojo's stove and he is carrying the fuel. I have no clue as to that weight. Everyone seems to think I should carry about a 1 lb. of food per day, so 5 days, 5 lbs. Do not have to carry water and I will share a filter. Have no clue on weight of clothes and other crap. Am going to try a long dayhike tomorrow, all loaded, but I don't think I will have a chance before the trip for anything super serious. What's your analysis?”

“Quit w/ the contraception crap. I seriously am not amused. No such thing is going to go down.

The other info. was helpful, that's so much, Gear Coach.”

“a suggestion for organising yer dinner... I like to grab a 1 gallon ziplock for each day and load each with a breakfast/lunch and dinner also snacks/hot chocolate ect. This makes it easier to check if I have the right amounts.

(soup and hot choco are great at the end of the day and pack very well. )

Dont forget to trash bag yer sleeping bag and clothes so they stay dry. A good way to check yer packing is to setup in the back yard and have dinner.

I think they were just trying to tease you about Jerbear but since it bothers you Im sure they will be respectfull and stop.... Might want to leave the thong undies at home tho... They might get stolen... ok ok no more kidding...

Have a great trip”