What's New, El Grande #&%!$cat? (Tom Jon es Mtn TR)

“the first link u posted worked fine for me”

“Here's a link, NJ!

NJPacker Pics”

“BTW, great pictures, NJ!

We gotta get out again soon...”

“I forgot how funny tree looked while "pumping" water.

the food was soooo yummy. tree can dehydrate my food anytime!”

“innuendo?”

“ME?


no way grrrrrr baby!”

“right. exactly what i thought.”

“And just what was this freeze-dried moose chow?”

“the ant loved tree's chilie. he walked off with some of it.”

“Tree.. thanks for postin' the link. Webshots is a pain for me sometimes. Ditto to the gettin' out. I may try to do the Ithaca trip. After my section hike, I'll take a more serious look at dates. I'd like to get out to the West Rim Trail for a 3 day trip later this year. I'd also like to do a 3 day trip on the OLP. Let me know if any of these are feasible for you later in the year. Take care, and stay in touch.”

“Will do, NJ! Let me think about those and good luck on the section hike. When is start time for you???”

“Cool dog!

Sgt Bowser of the Royal Catskills Mutt Police.”

“Mark-O, you were truly missed. You would have loved this trip...”

“Yeah man, I was slavin' over a hot Weber grille Saturday when I coulda been chucklin' the day away with you and the other nutz.”

“It was a belly laugher, Bro!”

“Tree..I'm leaving from the Mason-Dixon line on Saturday morning, May 29th. Heading north to DWG. If you want to join me for a day or two, let me know.”

“It's got possibilities, Pack. But, there are a few potential conflicts there too...”

“grrr i hate hiking the AT in Pa.
too many rocks.
But I would be willing to do it for you Missy!

give us some dates please.”

“Tree and Mapleleaf...as soon as I firm up my trail town breaks, I'll let you know those towns and the dates when I'll expect to be there. It'd be a nice treat to see you two.”

“Hey guys :) Fun trip, most of the night is sort of lost in a alcoholic haze. But the hiking was great, and thanks for feeding me so much everybody :)

BabyFace”

“wait a min. i was the one that carded you!

it was scortchy that was the evil person that feed you!!”

“Hell y'all, I seen the evil!

Don't look into her eyes for too long or you'll be had.........”

“He couldn't see that far, Mark-O! Hey Zak. Er, I mean Baby Face. Good meeting you, man!


You do remember me, don't you? j/k lol”

“Lucky for the boy, he was blind!”

“he was not. this kid could kick all your butts on any trail any time!”

“Ah ha!

So this is why you crippled him with hooch, to slow him down?”

“MarkO..it was a scheme between Scorchie and I. Babyface kicked my butt so bad Saturday, this ole' man needed a way to gat even Sunday. Scorchie was my salvation!! You go baby!! LMAO.

Ben, really was great to hike with you. You can share a trail with me anyday. You'll have to me back there this year to do a few other trails. You were a great addition to the "crew". I got you e-mail addy. Take care kid...good luck with school.”

“First of all, I “WAS” from the other side but am now here. “All who wonder are not lost.” Second…. I forgot all about the Peewee Herman dance with the 4 ladies!!!! LMAO
Ok here it goes,
I drove into the backside of TJ Mtn. And got in about noon and then hiked up the back side anxious to meet these die heart trail rugged hikers with names such as Treebeard, Mapleleaf, NJhiker (hell he represented the whole state), Must Hike (or what), Twinks, Scorchie, and the yet to be named Babyface Nelson.

I headed to the shelter as instructed and met a couple of youngins who were cutting down live trees for firewood and being cruel to the 2 dogs they had with them. My first thought was Oh S**t these are the folks I am meeting? Luckily they were not.

I went up the hill and made camp as I waited for the others to arrive, it was then that I realized that my camera and GPS (which I have never even used) were missing. I left all my stuff there and hiked down the mountain passing a number of people who I did not even think were the crew as they were coming up from the wrong direction. (see previous posts, they were lost)
Anyway the camera and GPS were not in the car but were home secure on my kitchen table where I had left them. By the time I got up the hill the gang from TT was about ready to rumble with the shelter dwellers to retrieve my stuff. That’s when we all met and the fun began.
I will not bore you with the details that have been posted but will give you a few insights.

First, Pumba (large white dog) and I had a great time even thought I still do not have a trail name.

Treebeard and Mapleleaf, The top host and hostess of any outdoor event, lookout Martha Stewart, these guys can plan a party. What were those potatoes again?

Twinks and Scorchie, the other parts of the redhead triangle, guilty of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. (yes Scorchie was mostly to blame Twinks but you could have stopped all this, (LOL) GO AFTERSHOCK!

BabyFace Nelson, he would be the minor, but just ask him about the Delphi’s and the visions and yes NJ he could hike circles around any of us. History Rules!

NJHiker, Listen here Missy !!!! I need to know you e-mail so I can get some advice and recipices. The tights had me a little nervous and you looked a little too comfortable up there doing the Peewee Herman dance. You were great, please keep in touch

Must Hike, I can honestly say that I have never drunk hooch from a GoLite colostomy bag. “Taste Great, Less Filling.” I was glad you brought your own boulder, good idea.

Great Time, Greta new friends, I think everyone like Pumba who was not to much a pain in the ass, and I look forward to the next trip I can make!”

“so glad you made the right choice and came over to the COOL side. haha now you will never go back!!”

“Babyface!!! Glad you made it to the site... miss my lap yet?

Jackcanine, awesome report. Everytime someone posts another report it brings me back to the mountain and I'm cracking up all over again.

MarkO,... NO EVIL EYES HERE!”

“Sorry...just got in from wrestling clinic. You can reach me at bates@enter.net If I don't get back to you tonight, I'll reply ASAP.”

“Did u wear your tights?”

“JC, trip report had me laughing hard. Good job! I e mailed you some info about Ithaca...”