TT Sierra Trip

“That was great, Phil... wonder if there's a site I can check phases of the moon over varous periods?”

“Are dogs allowed in this area? Is there anyone coming on this trip who would shoot my little cattle dog if she came along?”

“Not shoot it, but I might eat it if I get hungry! ;)”

“you would have to catch her first.”

“The Inyo side is very dog friendly.
Sequoia/Kings National Parks are not.”

“So when I call "Pepper Dog", who's going to come?”

“Navi - I guess it will be me because I am thinking of bringing the little red one, Ticha Marie.”

“obi - Check out this site.

Phil”

“DOGS - Dogs are allowed on the National Forest lands as long as they are under control, which may mean on a leash. Dogs are not allowed in the National Parks.”

“rats I'm not as think as I smart I was. I cut and pasted why didn't it link? Oh well its a great place to get mooned.”

“So are we going to a National Park or Forest?? And, more important, is anyone going on this trip really offended by 4 footed friends? This friend is shy around strangers so she won't be in anyone's face, she weighs around 25 pounds and has short hair so she won't get all wet and then shake tons of dirty water on all around and she is very attached to me so she won't be wandering around getting into trouble.”

“I like dogs.”

“Can I bring my cats?







Just kidding.”

“Mike - Ticha would love to get to know your cats! They could go jogging together. She would give them a head start.”

“Actually, one cat is pretty social with dogs. The other two aren't too social with anything.

We've taken two cats car camping a long time ago. As soon as we put a leash on them, they slink down! Really cool to see.

We do have a dog as well, but I wouldn't consider taking her along.”

“Inyo National Forest

And I don't mind four footed friends.”

“pepperDog - I would assume any dog you would bring would not be a problem keeping under control.”

“Phil - I wish my neighbors had such faith!”

“Trippin...in the Sierras.

Sounds like my kind of journey.”

“Can I come, too?”

“Bring the dog, p-dog, after a few days we'll all smell the same prolly..lol”

“she'll like that!!”

“Hi pepperDog whats up girl?

8)”

“Hi Psyco-mike-o!!

Life has been crazy - I think I may have gotten infected by you in Montana. I'm hoping this upcoming trip will help get me centered!

Hope you are well.”

“I am feeling just great!

8)”

“If it gets real cold, we may all wish we had brought our dogs for extra warmth.”

“I WANNA GO TOOOO!”

“What's the snow level in the Sierras? The weather said that it would be down to 5,500 feet this week. At what point will they close the access road to Sabrina Basin?”

“WingDing! Don't know...I was hoping the snow would lay off until after our trip.”

“I am pretty sure the snow will melt off, except at the higher elevations. By the time the trip comes up. But it will be a little chilly at night I bet. All the better sleeping weather.”

“Do I hear new gear calling me?”

“Sounds like some of us need to go shopping for some cold weather gear!!! Goodie!”

“Always good to have a little cold weather gear, on hand.... ya might find yerself in Canada, someday”

“Snow report: Oct 1, 11am, it's 38 deg and snowing in the town of Mammoth at 7,900' (reported by Sierra Lady of Mammoth)

...gotta get back to work.....”

“Hmmm, maybe it is here to stay. backpacking in snow is COOL.. In more than one way.... LOL
My pack is going to get a little heavier. With the winter gear.”

“Maybe I should wait untill spring to take my first trip.”

“Why procrastinate, the adventures await!”

“Should be clear skies this weekend! I'm heading for Yosemite (again) this weekend for my first solo backpacking trip.







...unless it rains.”

“Goodluck and have fun Hiking Mike it should be beautiful in Yosemite.”

“lucky bastard! wish i could go out and hike with ya”

“Hey! Get this backpacking drivel off our board!

:-)”

“WLD, is it ever not beautiful in Yosemite?

Sorry Fritz, I don't know what got into me 8).”

“Where you headed Mike?”

“I had planned a day hike there, but found out you could camp there. Hopefull I'll get some good "in your face" sunset/sunrise shots of Half Dome.

You want to join me WW?”

“Hey Hikin Mike,
Havn't meet you yet but I'll be in Yosemite this weekend. My wife and kids will be up north in Redding so I have the house to myself. I'm less than an hour from Yosemite and figured I'd wind up there for a couple days. I havn't decided on where I'll go yet though.”

“WOOOHOOOOOOOOO!!!
Mammoth Mountain, CA on Oct 1, 2002


ok, now back to work.....”

“Interesting, my wife and kids went RV'ing to Lake Tahoe with her parents. I've got the place to myself until Sunday.”

“Mike: I think all the smoke from controlled burns can't reduce the beauty of it. Have a great time!”

“That should be CAN reduce the beauty...”