Finally had a second to post on TT.

“Hey everyone! Hope everyone had a great Christmas and a happy new year!

Trip reports: Duct tape and I went to Savage Gulf a few weeks back and it rocked. Had a great time. Thanks for dragging me out of the store.

Who have you met lately?: ms chili and MOSES

Thanks for everyone who came by the store the past 2 months. It's always good to see old familiar faces.

Can't wait to hit the trail here soon enough.”

“Good to hear from you dude. Hope the store is going well. If it weren't a thousand miles away, I'd come visit.”

“bblinkey, i just surfed on your online store... pretty darn impressive!”

“Nice to hear from you.”

“Binks, good to hear from you! Glad things are going well and you're keeping yourself out of trouble!! :)

What's the on-line store addy?”

“So who won the TT Fantasy fotball league? I'm sure I didn't.

Hey NS. What part if the country you in these days?”

“bink to see yer not dead in a ditch. I was begining to worry. Make sure you clear a spot off the calender fer us Northerners.”

“it's in his profile:

bblinkey's store[/a]”

“bbinkley - Just taking it easy down in Florida, waiting for Ocala NF-3. Sorry I missed your store's grand opening. I came home early. But I did get to do some more traveling. I recently became reacquainted with My Old Flame from 30 years ago. If you have a little time, you might enjoy the following:
Trip and six pictures
This one is about the pre-trip build-up and the first paragraph contains a link for the story of how this all started last August.
Disclosures

Best wishes.
Paul”

“Binks, I look like a big duck in the yellow shoes you sold cottonsocks.

Don't these things come in a more subdued color? Say like,,,,,,Tennessee Orange?



j/k, they are actually really comfortable.”

“Hey Binks!!! I am glad to see you alive and walking. you are alive and walking right?? dangid!! get your butt out on the trail more often.

chili, you look like a duck, I look like a dang smurf. My waddles are black, and now picture me with a bright blue poncho that's way too big. you got yourself a SMURF!!!”

“Nowslimmer-That's too cool. Nice pics.

Chili-Yellow will fit you just fine. I'm working on getting the orange ones. They just won't listen to me yet.

Gemini-Call me today when you get a second.”

“Hi, Binks. I've got the blue Waldies. I get a kick out of seeing Gemini post "waddles".

I wear them outside to walk the dog when the snow in the driveway and on the roads isn't too deep. I've worn them down to about -15F. I've seen some Waldies without the holes, but have been unable to locate them. They would seem much better for winter wear. Anyone seen them?”

“Hey binkley, we missed you on the Savage Trip this past weekend. We did see your clone though. A local police officer that met you in your store in now posting as devildog. We ran into him twice. The first time we saw him MM, walkindude and I all called out "Binks" simultaneously.”

“Dayhiker- That wasn't the version I got. I heard you called out. and I quote " Hey A-hole" and he got up[ to yall and he said that you thought he was me...lol...He laughed about it. Sorry I couldn't make it.”

“Actually, we yelled out "Hey A-hole" and when he got up to us he asked if we knew you.”

“Hey Binks good to see you post. It was nice to have a word with you the other day. Watch for a new Silva compass order. I just have to decide which one I want!!!

Love you dude! It's good to know you're not forgeting to have some fun!”

“When Father Goose and I saw him, we both called out "Binkley!"...then we got a little closer, and I thought maybe it was currahee with a fresh haircut...then we realized it wasn't either of them.

devildog is a nice fella though...used to live here in Huntsville.”

“Hi Binks! We sure do miss you pal! I'm glad everything's going well for you.”

“Sass!!!! I need to call you guys. I feel so lame that I haven't kept in touch. I'll have to call soon.”

“http://allheart.com/comfortclogs1.html

Courtesy of MataHariHiker. Dang good price, too!”

“and I thought I was nuts wearing my waldies in the snow. :)”

“Ahhh... backpackingdeals. I picked up my Katahdin from you guys off of Ebay! Might just have to order a new poncho from you guys.”

“Shoot Binks, the phone works both ways right? We're all lame, lol. We'll catch up eventually!”

“Hey Binks, you still going to thru hike the AT this year? You're still signed up on the trips page ;-)

I can't wait to visit the store! Maybe I'll swing by before TC4 if it's in that area again. Put some information about your storefront on the website!

Glad to hear you're keeping busy!

-Dub”