Michigan Hikers

“No. My theory is that they always formed right over the top of the building.

But, I did see one last summer in Appleton/Kaukauna, WI. It blew a roof off a building.

I didn't see Jim Cantore, though.”

“BLEAH... This weather sucks!!! Just blowing around and not enough snow to do anything in. What a waste! (If it snows, I'd prefer a blizzard, otherwise don't snow at all!)

I have a wedding next Saturday where the bride has us wearing dresses with thin spaghetti straps. It better be back in the 70s by then!!!”

“So far next Saturday's forecast is partly cloudy with a high of 57°. =)

I have a dinner dance to go to for our union. It's either a summer dress or a tweed suit, lol.”

“All you freaks that want snow should've came up the the High country Pathway this weekend.....we had LOTS of it there!! :-)
http://www.midwesthiker.com/gallery/HCP-April-05?page=1”

“Who said anything about wanting the snow?!

Got a trip report UP? Did you do the entire loop?”

“I don't know about you, but I'm hoping we get hammered with snow. I like freakish weather.”
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8:25:55 AM
4/23/05
stop ignoring this user
I'm workin on the TR Sass, and naw we only hiked about 12 miles of it.....that was enough in all that snow!”

“I guess I should take RL off ignore or something. ;)

Can't wait to read it! Nice pictures you have there.”

“Heya Sass, I still don't have my TR done (stinkin work, anyway!!) but Mfog and Luke have posted theirs over on the midwest site if you're interested :)
btw, you sure you don't wanna skip that dance this weekend and hike the JRP with us???
lol
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“UPluver, I am sure we'd both love to skip the dinner dance. The JRP sounds much better...”

“Are you kidding me? I'd LOVE to skip the dance but duty calls Mr. Vice President.”

“Lol @ birch & Sass.....I was pretty sure I already knew the answer....I was jus pickin on ya all a little :p~”

“bump for the new michigan peep”

“Who's new?”

“Hey everyone.
I cannot wait until Memorial Weekend-- aFter that, I'm off for the summer! :-)

Am planning to up my walking mileage and hopefully do some camping soon! Is anyone doing anything in the mitten state in June?”

“Bumping this thread to the top for the "new" Michiganders on TT! :-)”

“good call pink :) we should set up a day hike sometime that all michigan TTers can attend so we can meet each other.”

“I posted this to the other Michigan thread, but I'll try it here... :-)

Can anyone recommend some good day hikes near the St. Joseph area? My family is going to stay at a KOA "Kamping Kottage" over Memorial Weekend.

I'm hoping to expose them to some day hiking. Nothing too strenuous-- don't want to wear out my folks...then again... maybe that would be a good thing.... LOL

I'd like something more challenging for Thinkbubelz and me, but less so for my family who aren't hikers....”

“Kampers are for Pampers! :D”

“Hey pink, I'll look when I get home tonight and see what I can dig up!
I'm sure there's something around there!
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“Spirit--my mom, dad and aunt are not camping types at all, although we did manage to get them to do some car camping when I was younger. We rented the cabin so that it would be easier on them... It was pretty reasonable ($135/night for 6 people--has its own kitchenette and restroom)--most of the other cabins ranged from $600 and up in that area! :-)

Thinkbubelz and I will sometimes rent the Kamping Kabins when we are passing through an area on a road trip--not only are they usually cheaper than local hotels, you don't have to take time to set up and break down camp-- you just toss your sleeping bags back in the car and head off--less time and hassle that way! :-)”

“Pink there is Dr T.K Lawless county park in Cassopolis. 15+ miles of trails, 9 loops. Cass county Parks dept is in charge of it and will have more info @ 616-445-8611

And there's the Meyer Braodway and Coon Hollow Parks in St. Joseph. 4 miles of trails w/ loops. St Joseph county parks 616-467-5519

Both were found in the Trail Atlas of Michigan , an invaluable resource for finding trails anywhere in the state. It's by Dennis R. Hansen. Well worth the $30.”

“You know, I forgot that we bought the Trail Atlas--Have to go dig it up (we got it in the fall, so we'd have it for this spring)

Thanks for the tip Sass! :-)”

“Just a heads up about TK Lawless...if you go there on the weekend be prepared to share the trails with about a million mountain bikers!!”

“Sass--I found my trail atlas! :-) Woo HOo!

Thanks for the tip UPluver-- I don't want my family to get run over... :-)

Any State parks in the area? Seems like the trails listed in the area in the trail atlas tend to be very short...”

“Has anyone been to the Warren Dunes State Park?
How is it?”

“hey june 11 there is going to be a trip in nordhouse. check it out!”

“I've been to Warren Dunes State Park for a day hike, but it has been a couple of years. Enough trails to fill two or three days at a leisurely pace. VERY popular on the weekends. So get there early. Oh, and you have pay to get in the gate.”

“Where is Nordhouse?

Might have to check out the Warren Dunes.
We are praying that the weather stays dry... :-)

Well, I'm getting ready to leave the office for the summer in a little while! :-)”

“Near Luddington. Happy Summer!”

“We ended up going to St. Joseph on Saturday and Walking along the Bluffs and the Pier off of Silver Beach....

Sunday we went walking at a nature trail near there... My mom was eternally grateful for the use of our hiking sticks as she has been experiencing some knee pain and it really helped her up and down the small hills on our walk... :-) My dad "humphed" when I offered the hiking stick, but ended up appreciating it as well... :-)

Hit a few wineries, too! :-)

Too bad it was too chilly to go into Lake Michigan and hang out on the beach... but it was still fun seeing all of my family together!

We also stopped for a short hike on the ridge of the Van Buren State Park...”

“Hey Everyone,

Any hikes going on in Michigan in the next 2 months?

With gas prices so insane, Thinkbubelz and I want to do some things locally... :-)”

“Try this one...

http://www.thebackpacker.com/trips/trip/744.php”

“Not really anything happening Pink. Plan something and maybe we'll be able to join you guys!”

“:-(


We're doing a clothing drive party for Hurricane Katrina victims that weekend... :-(”

“Sounds like a good idea! Maybe we could do the Pinkney trail hike? (this time, hopefully, we would actually see you and Birch?!)”

“Well, we didn't exactly plan for our car to break down, lol. Sometimes stuff happens, again, sorry we didn't make it.”

“:-D
I know... I was just teasing! :-) I'd love to put together a car camping trip, but we want to learn more about backpacking, too... With the cost of gas, though, any other trips we do this fall will have to be limited in distance. :-(

When we left for the east coast last week, the gas was $2.47 at its cheapest in Eastern PA / NJ area... When we came back, most of Maryland was at about $3.49... it was $2.99 near Toledo and we were ecstatic!

I was in Lansing yesterday for a meeting and saw it at $2.95... Sad day when almost $3 a gallon is "affordable"....

BTW- I still need to take you up on the offer for the massage! :-) Lost your email address, though! :-(”

“Michigan Hikers...

Thinkbubelz & I are talking about doing a Hurricane Katrina clothing drive / BBQ/Potluck on September 24th... If anyone's interested, let me know!

Drop me an email at:

pinkbubelz (at) aol (dot) com”

“OK, the Hurricane relief party is a go! :-)

We're doing a Potluck / BBQ - with a cajun food theme... :-)

Anyone got a good recipe for hurricanes (either virgin or fully loaded)?

We'are asking people to bring something for the hurricane victims. From what St. Vincents told me, they especially need: baby diapers, toiletries, food, etc. I was thinking of making it a clothing drive, but they are up to their ears in clothing at this time!!”

“Pink, that's one of my weekends to be "up north". Its also my brother's birthday, so we'll be celebrating at his house.

Hope the party goes well!”

“Sounds like fun Pink! Unfortunately, I have school all day and Birch will be in Houston. I'll have to get right to my folks house after school and get Abby.

I google for recipes all the time. I'm always amazed at what I find. No matter how weird the request is there are always tons of recipes. Hurricanes should be easy to find. Good luck!”

“Hey pink, send me an email. There's a chance I can attend.

I believe an authenic Hurricane recipe calls for Passion Fruit Juice. But, my bar never stocked that so we used...

1 shot each of light and dark rum
2 oz each of OJ and Pineapple Juice and
a shot of Grenadine.

But, if you get Passion Fruit, use that (4 oz) and a shot of Grenadine.

Or... buy Hurricane mix. lol”

“Cool Tarabull! Haven't seen you since we snowshoed (can it really be that long?)

It would be great to see you if you can make it out to our gathering! ;-)

I will send you a note tomorrow.”

“I feel so lame,
We haven't done any camping this summer/fall!

Fall schedule is really busy, so I don't get to do many weekend trips... ;-(

ANyone interested in doing some local (Detroit-area) dayhiking or maybe a short local trip the weekend of October 22?”

“Hm... looks like both REIs (Northville ANd Troy) are having their garage sale that weekend...


Maybe a trip to REI is in order...

Does anyone know of any good trails that are not over-run with hunters at this time of year?
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“Sorry, but, I'm hiking the JRT with Lukee1982 and company Oct.14-16th. Then I'll probably be finished with the hiking trips and won't get out again until X-C skiing / snow begins?

Unless, Sass and birch want to do an overnight Huron River trip this same weekend or the next one after?
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“Pink, Maybury State park won't have too many hunters. Just make sure you wear orange.”

“Sass, I don't think hunting is allowed at Maybury, is it?”

“Sass... That sounds good.

Hey, are you and Birch up for a day hike next Sunday? :) (Oct. 9th)

Anyone else up for a day hike locally?”

“Nope, I don't think so.

Regardless, it's only bow and small game season. If you wear orange you'll be fine where ever you go right now.”