Calling You Old Timers

“I've been skulking and lurking and even once in a while posting. Who else from the "golden years" is still round? Lips? Hikerboy? mel? strider? Ped, I know you still hang out. Same goes for GoJo and Sarabelle. Latuer and Sasha? I know some of you are a least lurking!!!

Sarabelle, I would really like some updates on your trail/ummm tail adventures.

Addendum: I'm really gettin old.”

“HAHAHA! Do you have blue hair?”

“Hi Pamster where have you been ?
Mel hasn't been on here in ages. Lips checked in not to long ago.
Gojo and Sarabelle are still around here somewhere. Not sure about Ped and Strider. Latuer and Sasha must be before my time ;) Since I'm just a kid here.”

“When am I allowed to call myself an ol' timer? I think I'm coming up on 2 yrs.”

“Am i an Old timer yet?”

“newgirl and bbinkley.....
you gotta have blue hair....heh...

hey pamster!YOU arent getting old!! you are just getting to be a cool grandma!”

“I have to have blue hair? So, I could post here for the next 20 to 30 yrs. and still not qualify? Come on Om, cut me some slack!”

“Are these guys/girls k9 hikers?You all must meet Miss Ellie Mae. :~ )”

“Hey I am an old timer.... Hmmmm, maybe just passing thru TT. But still an old timer... "Without Blue hair of course"”

“Pam, I ask that myself from time to time. For some I guess the luster has just worn off and to others this is sounding board for their mindless dibble. I'm waiting for a day when the 'I found a penny' thread appears.

I still make it a habit to check in about once aday here. I may not chime in, just looking for something interesting threads. I have been hangin at other forums unrelated to BP that spark other interests of mine. Your a granny check out Naked Neddle Point at Yahoo it's a hoot.

Newgirl,,,, I bet your younger sista' could take care of that for you?”

“I don't know about being an Old Timer... I'm just trying to avoid the Old Fart thing.


PS Mindless dribble is basketball.”

“Hey, Pamsta! How's kids, kayaks and TWB?”

“Hey Pamster!!! I still lurk every few weeks or so.. Like today. I went on a hike the first part of Feb with the old PNW gang up in Washington State in the Olympic Natl Forest.

Attendees from the old gang were Strider, Hiker Boy, Nomadster, Meekat, SARBoy and Trailartist, Old Timer, Tecky, and Alpine. There were several others but I am not too sure what would "qualify" as an old timer. LOL

Gotta tell you the hiking out west is awesome, but there will always be a VERY special place in my heart for the east.

If you ever find yourself out this way, you always have a place to stay.....

Tell Tight Wad howdy from me!

BTW,,, Keeter Dog is still hanging around too.”

“This is Sol. Hope all is well in Sacramento. It's cold and wet in your old stomping grounds. I for one will be glad when this winter is over. Can you send me your e-mail address? Also, I'd like to touch bases with Nomad, Merkat, SARboy, Old Timer, etc. Do you have their e-mail addresses? Write me at radams5451@aol.com.”

“Hey Pam,
How are things with you and TWB...
Yeah, it's been quite awhile since I saw y'all last. Recently bought a house, and have spent alot of time here, but I plan for that to change.
Please keep in touch, because backpacking season is upon us, and I plan on doing alot of canoeing with sasha marie...she also has a new brother simon aka nipper,nip,pissy paws,spedly spazmo, the list is endless, he's too funny, not as good of a trail dog due to his propensity to bolt after squirrel's.
Let's hook up...
Latour”

“I'm definitely an old timer and proud of it. I camped with Mel last summer and she is doing OK. I doubt she lurks here much, but I believe a lot of old timers do lurk and post occasionally.

Things are going well except too busy. About mid April I am expecting things to settle down.”

“OOO another sacromento person !!! Come hikin with us on the 8th freedom:)”

“She has a most unique sense of humor & quick wit, her posts were always a kick. Glad to hear she's still out there hiking along with "the boys".

Free23, it is almost embarrassing how much extra gear is in my garage... if you need anything at all for the March 8 trip please send me an e!”

“Wow, I haven't lurked in forever, and here's an invitation to chime in. Freedom, you don't consider me an "old timer?" Not that I mind; nice to feel young and fresh. But I'm happy to report that the Olympic hike had the best food EVER for a "hiking trip." Mmmmm....steamed mussels........

Can't do the 8th, but I saw the post and recommend Big Basin SP; the Berry Creek Falls loop is fantastic!!! No puppies allowed, and for that the Caribou Wilderness isn't a bad place, but I haven't explored it much. Maybe Freedom could help more...?”

“I'm here!





Dang kids!!!”

“Are you back in Sac?? Haven't seen you post in eons...”

“Who remembers Gentle Ben?? I thought I was a sick one!! Truly the King Of The Trolls!!
I'm betting he's dead or in Prison. There's no way he could resist this bunch!”

“So Pamster are you single now?

Call me.”

“Hey Freedom - I see I didn't quite make the 'old timer' list.

It was gooood times meeting you and Tommy, down on the coast !!”

“Wow, tommy posted! That was a blast from the past, as was all of you old timey type TT'ers. This is Ranger D, turned Oddyseus, turned Dunadan........”

“Ah... Hodgeman!!! I am so sorry! I just didn't know when you hit the board. Pamster was on in 1998 when I came on.

YIKES!!!! THAT"S FIVE (5) COUNT EM FIVE YEARS AGO!!! Gulp.

I'm getting old.

And Latour! DUDE! Lana and I talked about you for months after Mt. Rogers. Glad to see you are still here too.

Tommy.... Hi Tommy!

And yes... Gentle Ben and let's not forget Idiot Bob!

You folks made 1999 one of my best years of my life. I really enjoyed meeting everyone and seeing so many special hiking spots.

Solitary... I am still at c.braun@prodigy.net
Are you coming out this way again this summer?

2 weeks ago there was a Sr. Mgr spot in Columbia, and this week the same but only for Greenville. It isn't time to leave California just yet. I am going back to college this fall so I will hang until I complete the degree. The idea of transferring schools just isn't appealing. Going to stick it out until I walk.

Hey Phil... I will be flying into Ontario this coming weekend. I am not sure of my schedule, but maybe... just maybe...I can get away and say howdy to you and the Mrs!

Free23... I saw the thread and would love to come play... but I will be in Southern Cali. Major Bummer too, because I finally scored some snowshoes at the REI Winter Clearance Sale. I hope you all have an AWESOME time. I really would love to meet up with the local Sacramento hikers. I think we are more strong than we know. Could be around 10 or so... more if you count Vacaville & Fairfield.

Saw Dunk on the Camp 4 thread, sp he's still around. Makes me mention that I was in Camp 4 (Yosemite) on Presidents day and got to finally meet the infamous "Chonga". He's quiet a character.

Happy Hiking to all y'all!”

“I've been here three years now but don't post much anymore. I was hoping to see more of the old timers post. Let's keep this thread on top so the infrequent lurkers can jump in.

It's good to see that people are still hanging around even if you aren't posting much. :o)”

“It's fun to do the once-in-a-blumoon drop to TT in and find someone else who remembers those early days. It's interesting how many geezerz & wheezers a thread like this draws out of the woodwork. Thanks for starting the thread, Pam.

Freedom and Tommy, my better half and I are planning a road trip to Cali to visit the kids in LA, mid April. I'll email you details. Maybe we can make a dinner date work. We will be overnighting in N Cali on 11 Apr, maybe around Sac if we can drive that far the first day. We can sit around and talk about how much we suffered in February....

Phil, it would be fun to see you too while we're in the area. The kids still live in Fullerton, and we'll be in the area from Apr 12 thru the 16th or so. If there are other TT'ers in close proximity, perhaps there's a possiblilty of doing a group gathering at some local eatery? It would be fun to meet a few more of the crazies. What do you think? I'll check in on TT a bit more the next week or two, or you can drop me mail at strider@silverlink.net.

Salutations from the wilds of the PNW,
strider”

“I'm still here but don't post too much (see mindless dribble). Generally I only check out the west coast threads and more specifically, California. I keep pretty busy now that I have 3 day weekends. I'm out skiing or hiking every weekend and quite often both. The last two weekends I hit the slopes for 2 days than drove down to Yosemite for some hiking and photography.

Freedom, how are Nomad, Meerkat and Old Timer? I did a couple hikes with Old Timer last year but haven't heard a peep from Nomad & Meerkat in over 2 years.”

“I still look over the threads once in a while, but don't find a whole lot of interest anymore...mostly looking at the group hikes and such...

It's not the same here as it used to be, for better or worse.”

“Sunny, did you get my invite for the Kids' hike? If not drop me an email with your correct addy please.”

“I've been around since '98, I think. And my hair is't blue, in fact it's quite happy.”

“I'm kinda old :)”

“So is that Tommy who was in MN for awhile? Am guessing so....”

“I'm always lurking but don't have much to say. I look for hikes but havn't been able to make any of the past No. CA hikes so I just sit here occasionally and sigh.. Hi to all I've hiked with and look forward to hiking with.”

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Hi, all you oldtimer farts. Nice to see so many at least still lurk. That's about all I do anymore.

What's new with me? Well, I've been working with my squirrel to get this new product off the ground.

Yes, your plaintive cries have been answered. We've introduced our own line of thong underwear. Mel would be so proud.
Well, better run, my skwerl is scratching himself again.”

“Good to see everyone is still out there doing well. I still remember the first ECT at Mt. Rogers! If I start forgetting I guess I'll get put on the short-timers lists.

Mozark formerly MC in the Ozarks!”

“Wow! It was great to see so many drop lurker status to reply to this thread!

Kleety face just showed me his undies!!!! I'm thrilled:-O

wwwandrr, drop me an email! Pehaps we can do a paddle trip before it gets to be 101 degrees in the shade! Congrats on getting Sasha Marie a little brother. I hope to meet Mr. Nipper soon. Funny how we give the poor beasts a name and end up calling them all sorts of silly things.

Freedom, great to hear Miss Keeter is still with us!

om and ghost, hopefully I'll be seeing you two next month. Ghost's hair isn't blue but it is prolific;-)

And fyi, I'm not going to be "granny" It will be either the Italian, Nonna or the Aluiet, Eema. My hair isn't quite blue enough for granny:0) May is going to be here very quickly!

Mozark! Say hi to the family for me!

lizs, TWB is doing fine so are the kiddies. Tthey aren't kiddies anymore! The little cabana boy wil be twenty in a couple of months. The kayaks haven't bee out since late Sept. :-( But soon, very soon!”

“still here still posting.”

“Ole rbar here! Phft! YO BARE! See ya at the "cove"
Hey all!”

“That should read (ole BEAR)”

“
Git yer bastard beater shirt!”

“Hello Pamster, et al...

Yes it's true, Nomad has returned!

I don't lurk much on this site anymore, but heard the call for this thread was out, ...or perhaps it was just those voices in my head. 8o)

Beth, err Meerkat, told me we should post a message and say hello. Funny thing is, I don't call her by her trailname much anymore. Now it's "yes dear", "okay dear", "whatever you say dear". ;o)

We still manage to see several of the west coast folks from time to time and even get out on trail. This year is even looking good for early entry into the highlands with low snow fall in the west. Got to get out there before that deadly mosquito makes it to Oregon, ya know!

Tis nice to see some of the old familiar folks logging on to say hello. If any of you want to exchange emails, I can be found at: mark@bound4nature.com

I don't suspect that email addy to be changing any time soon.

I'll let Beth logon and tell her own tales.

If any of you are ever out this way, give us a holler!

Take care all!

Nomad”

“This thread is beginning to bring back some very good memories. Hope you guys are doing well. Dunk are you still living in Santa Rosa?
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Nomad, I still have my sage branch purifier thing. One of the ones you made for all of us back at Llama-Rama-Ding-Dong 1999. I'm saving it for a PNW trip. Let me know the date. Tell Merkat hello and best regards.
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Guys do me a favor,if you see Old Timer tell him I'm looking for a trip this year late in the Summer. Cali, Oregon, or Washington is fine with me. I'd like to find out what he has plans for.
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Now if Creekjumper, Cork, tehepite, SARboy, trailartist, Nigal, hobbit, Mel, Idiot Bob, and Gentle Ben will just drift in. Man it would be like old times!!! Pamster you should start a thread like this more often!!”

“Hey Sol, I moved from Santa Rosa to the Sacramento area 3 years ago. While not as asthetically pleasing as SR, it is 2 hours closer to the Sierras. I also still have the sage.”

“Hey Nomad!! Good to see you post! How are you and Meerkat (aka "yes honey"?)

World still treating you guys well? Still at the same job?

Hey, tell Solitary Hiker to quit being so mean to me!! Sometimes he really gets on my nerves!

(hiya Solly!)”

“Phil, The Naviguesser, Hikin' Mike and I spent the night at Mel's... before a trip to Dingleberry Lake back in October. We had a great visit!

She was busy taking care of her father's estate after his passing.

She said it too long to load Trail Talk on her computer and had kind of given up on it... til she gets a new computer.”

“solitary, when you hook up with Old Timer, make sure he sends me e-mail about the trip. If you'se guys play in WA or even the northern half of OR, I would like the opportunity to try fitting the stroll in to the schedule.

Nomad, you old (and I do mean Old) slacker you. I'm amazed to see that you actually remembered how to use a browser! Perhaps there's some fresh entertainment to be wrung out of the TT page, if we can figure out how to navigate the 'mindless dribble' (as Dunk so graciously characterized things). speaking of...

Dunk, nice to 'see' you chipping in. We never met, but I always enjoyed your sharp wit and insight. Are you in the Sacramento area? My wife and I will probably be spending an overnight there during a road trip to SoCal in mid April. Hope to see Freedom and Tommy while we're passing thru. It would be fun to meet you if you're in the area and not out on a trail someplace.

Tommy, you think the mussels were good? Come up in the summer some time and I'll brew up a pot of freshwater alpine stream-clam chowder.... son, you Haven't Lived until you've had my chowder! I'll even let you do the harvesting, it's way fun!!!”

“I guess you could call me an "old timer"... and I admit, I lurk a little h9ither and yon... but, sad to say, I've grown tired and bored with most of what gets posted here (it's largely juvenile rantings from juvenile minds), with the occasional exception of those who actually stick to the THEME of the site to begin with.

Ah, but I digress...

I see old friends here now and then... but most in here, now, have NO idea who I am... nor do they care.

Ah, but for the old days, the old timers, the old posts.”

“Things have definitely changed around here, even since I first logged in as bc_trailguy just 3 or so years ago.

But, it is what you make it, old timers. I'm hoping we'll see you all a bit more often now

Nomad... Stider - Can't wait for the next one. Stay in touch !! Regards to Meerkat”