Walkindude is coming to Michigan

“Alright! 300 posts and counting....”

“Yeah, well, Tara, I havn't thought of anything just yet. Give me a few minutes.

BTW, I got the stuff in the mail yesterday. THanks!”

“I just got back from an REI run for this trip. I'm getting excited! I bought a pair of new wool socks, stove fuel, fruit punch Gatoraide packets, and a cold breakfast for Saturday morning. By this time in two weeks, we'll be hiking!”

“I got all my email info too thank you and see ya soon!

8)”

“I got the package of info this weekend!
You've done great job doing the planning!
Thanks again!”

“Yes she did the info I got was very pimp!

8)”

“Keep the compliments coming...

;-)”

“You're great, the bestest in the whole wide world!!!”

“Buddha - we haven't heard from you in a while. Are you still coming to this trip?

If so, send me and email w/ your home address and I'll send you all the details (maps, etc).”

“Hey - I have an astronomy homework assignment that you all can help me with. I just have to locate a bunch of constellations. Y'all interested? Hopefully the weather will be clear!”

“Wow, what a great assignment! If it is clear and the moon is not out, Jordan should be just like a planetarium (sp?).”

“Smiley Girl, Tell your teacher that Ursa Major is located in the upper left quadrant of Reino...which is only viewable in Wisconsin at very particular times.

... she just got the Big Dipper tattooed on her left shoulder. Clear night or not, you'll only see it when she goes sleeveless.

Or should new ink go in the New gear, woohoo! thread?”

“How neat Pekka, Sass and I just got a matched pair ourselves”

“What kinda Tattoos did yall get?”

“I was wondering if you two got those done! I'm soooooo happy for you! I can't wait to see them at Jordan! Did they hurt a lot? Why am I asking? I have no tolerance to pain......so of course it hurt! LOL! What script did you two get? Tell!”

“Well, we don't have anything that exactly matches, but I do have a new quill pen on my right interior forearm. Yup, it hurt, but that fades.”

“They didn't hurt all that much. A bit but not enough to bring a tear to eye or anything. See "Latin help desperately needed" for details on what we got.”

“I saw Sass' yesterday. Its very cool!”

“got any room for an extra on this trip? what city are you guys hiking in?”

“It's near Gaylord. Want to hook up and ride together Big Gulp?”

“is that close to detroit?”

“Just sent you an email about that tent. If you are able to go on this trip, let me know. I can bring the tent(s) with me! How cool would that be?!?”

“cool you live there? is that close to detroit?”

“Naw. It's much farther than Detroit.”

“i was thinking of flying to detroit”

“Actually, I'm going on this trip! It's my first TT trip and I'm excited about it! I plan on going up there in the Sassafras/Birch convoy. LOL! I live in MI, yes, but North of Detroit by about an hour. So let me know if you're going, and I'll be sure to pack up the tents for you! ;-) This trip is going to be too cool! Hope you're able to join us all!”

“is there anyone that lives in detroit going.. i would love to fly in and hook up with someone there and ride alond from there”

“Follow I-75 almost to Mackinaw Bridge. Looks like Gaylord is about 50 miles from the bridge.”

“Birch & Sas are in Detroit”

“Hey bbinkley....email Tarabull. She and laqtis are the primary people heading this trip. She's the one that has put the schedule together for this whole shindig. Between the 2 of them, I'm sure they could let you know who's coming from where, and who might be able to help you out. GOOD LUCK!”

“i sent her an email.. i have to leave for a few hours now but will be back later..i'll check back with yall' later..also if i don't make it you could always give that tent to walkingdude and i could grab it from him...thanks coyote”

“Not a problem! I'm just happy I can spread the "wealth" and gear around! Hopefully we'll meet there!”

“Hey bbinkley - I got your email and have resonded. There are plenty of us that would be able to help out... check your emails for details!”

“Hey Tara - you can probably count me in for Friday night. I won't be able to hike at all because of my knee, but I'll be able to at least party with ya'll on friday.

email

jayd14@prodigy.net”

“Glad to hear you'll be there for part of the trip anyway BB.”

“Buddha, you're broken?”

“Hey Buddha - Check yer email, pal.”

“Buddha, won't you need to be there Saturday to be able to drive in to Pinney Bridge CG? I may be all confused again, but I think we're hiking in Friday night and camping where ever we can.

BBinkley, make sure you fly into Detroit METRO airport. None of us really want to actually go into Detroit to get you. That might be skeery. =) I hope you can make this work! The more the merrier.”

“Sass/Buddha - an idea. Tara and I were/are going to suggest that for Friday night, we try for an area that is noted in our info as a "big open spot, perfect for a large group of hikers. That area (and I hope I don't you all confused!) is accessible by road! Buddha, in fact, can hit all the spots by car. The area I speak of, is where the trail crosses state road. In the guide info that gforce gave us, it sez that on the north western side of the road is where this spot is. If this is something that you are interested in, buddha, maybe when should talk onthe phone and I could giude you to where I'm talking about. Just think of it, buddha could be driving the "support car".”

“Can he carry our packs and the beer? Just kidding. lol”

“I'm sure he could provide beer....”

“I usually pack mine in with me. What are temps up there? Smiley i'm going to Troy for my appointment on wednesday. How far is that from airport? Do you live in detroit?”

“Well, the last couple days have been in the high 70's, low 80's. Today, high of 65. Tomorrow, back to the upper 70's. Could frost next weekend, who knows. Be prepared for anything!

Troy is prolly close to an hour from the airport, maybe a little less. None of us actually live "in" Detroit, we're all in the 'burbs.”

“BBinkley, check Gaylord, MI, on weather.com...it's the closest city to where we'll be. The fall colors should be gorgeous next weekend.”

“If you guyz choose that friday spot, I may be able to meet up with you, but don't choose it just because of me. I still don't know how far I can get driving (my right knee is busted).

I'll pack in some beer, hell yeah!”

“All I know is this!

This is going to be one great trip!I am going to bring out my best cigars and I am going to bring some very good scotch to pass around to everyone!

8)”

“Buddha - Don't worry. It will/would be good to see you, busted leg and all.”

“What's the bear situation like up there?
Is there bear poles or should I bring my canister?”

“Cannister not needed. We will hang in a tree on Friday night and at Pinney Campground Saturday, They have "critter poles" to hang the food.”

“Cool”