ECT- Mount Rogers Area, VA- Nov. 15-17

“Well I made it to Evergreens and it was a drive but I got here in good time and I am very much looking forward to backpacking with everyone.

See Ya all on Friday.

8)”

“We'll be there as planned. Sauron however has a nasty cough, so he'll be staying home this weekend.”

“cool.baumme, Hang out iwill be there.”

“I'm going to have to work tomorrow. I'll try to get out early but we probably won't get there until late (6 hr drive for us). We'll probably see you tomorrow night but if it's too late we'll meet up with you Saturday morning.”

“Ok Skully.”

“WHOA, I looked at the weather. I am not sure if I will drive 8hrs to do two days of @#$!# weather! I must pass. Hope the weather klears up for ya all. Just do not enjoy the weather situation, Sorry.”

“hahahaha. guess i'll see you next time jerbear. you too walkindude. whoever is still going, i'll see you at the shelter. this will be a treat, snow this early in the year. anyone else going to be there around 2 or so? i'll wait for you at the trailhead.

yeeeehaaaa.”

“skullcap, if you don't head up to old orchard shelter until saturday morning, make sure you stop at the shelter and read the register. if the weather dictates we stay at/near either the wise or thomas knob shelters instead of right in rhododendrun gap, we will leave a note. same goes for any other saturday morning arrivals.

i have a 6 hour drive so i'm out of here soon (by 08:00)”

“i'm outta here. everyone drive safe and i'll see you in the hills.”

“Great trip!
Hope you all arived home safely”

“I concurr, thanks for planning it Baumee, I had a blast! Can't wait for the trip report.”

“I just got home I relly enjoyed meeting all you people and I am sorry that the weather took a big crap on us but hey it happens.

8)”

“Any sno?”

“Kinda, it was more like a sleety/hail/freezing rain type of snow. Very slippery in the morn, and thick frost in most places.


Pennsy, It dawned on me as I passed 16 and 81 that I was supposed to give you a ride. I am truely sorry dude, and feel pretty bad about it. Did you get to your car OK? Next time, we'll split a bottle of vino for your trouble.”

“i'm home. the hot water heater wasn't working when i got here. it was nice to meet all the new people and see the others again. a bunch of great folks. somebody post a report.”

“i gave him a ride. does that mean i get some of that wine? thanks for sharing what you brought this weekend. i'll repay next time.”

“forget about it baumee, there is no "repaying" BB for anything, what's mine is yours (except my trekker tarp, I love that damn thing) If you want, I could post a report.

Good luck with water heater, have fun with coollllld shower! (j/k)”

“please do.”

“post a report that is.”

“Not a prob BB. Baume took good care of me, but I'll still be more than happy to share that bottle of vino with ya. :o)

I just got home, and even though it rained all the way, I made the 490 mile trip in 7 hours. CMB would almost be proud of me!

Thanks for the ride baume and for the great trip. It was great meeting a bunch of new TT'ers. I'm kind of beat at the moment so if I don't get to your trip report tonight BB, for sure tomorrow. I am sure it is excellent as I enjoyed your report in the shelter log.”

“i'm beat too, good night all.”

“Great job dude I too cut 2 hours off on the way home!!!!!

Did about 85 the whole way home!!!!

8)”

“Hey Guys, what a great trip. I got home around 4:00. I took my time so I could listen to the Titans game. I picked it up in Bristol and listend all the way home.
I enjoyed meeting all of you and can't wait to do it again.
BB, do the trip report cause if it is anything like the report in the shelter log it will be hilarous.
I will try to get up some pics tomorrow, there wasn't a lot taken due to the weather.”