Lost Cove trip

“yo bear - coming in that way is more like 3 miles and definately four stream crossings - its a nice hike however assuming you don't miss the stream crossings and end up bush whacking”

“one correction to my directions above (10:09 post) - if you drive past the trailheaad parking and drop off the ridge you end up in Edgemont - not Pineola like I mentioned above. Pineola is where you pick up Old Jonas Ridge Road - I had the two names reversed in my old memory file”

“i bushwacked the last crossing when i went last year...wasn't too bad”

“Everyone that is coming in on Friday give us the approximate time that you plan to arrive.

I can meet anyone at Louises Rockhouse resturaunt in Linville Falls at around 5 PM or I can come back later to escort anyone in that may gets lost.

I don't remember how the reception is in that area but I will be glad to give any of you guys my cell number iffin you will email me!”

“Spam, ty for the email, but I ain't been able to access my server the last several days, hope that changes in the next few days. I'm bringing some goodies from Italy for y'all to try out, but won't be there 'til sometime Sat afternoon-evening'ish. I thank the wedding's at 2, and after that I'm awf!

U<----that's a tear for cow patty's no-show.
U<--here's another.

Spam, thanks for the gear offer too. YoBear!! Tote me in a brat, wooja?

So isair a possible delivery on that corn likker, or what?”

“HOI, 3miles ? OK but a nice hike. That Hunt fish falls is ,75 and a down hill run. Ha Ha see ya there.
Ape your down for the Big REd weenie! LOL!
C ya and drive safe with Gods speed!”

“We should get to the trailhead around 5:00 on Fri.

Looks like the weather will be there, hope you all are beautiful.”

“I expect to be in camp Thursday night so don't be surprised to see a hammock with a big green tarp when ya'll arrive - I expect to be out hiking on Friday unless the weather turns out worse than it looks at this time - so I may or may not be there to say hi when ya'll arrive.”

“it's raining in West Virginia, it's raining in Orlando.... rain is predicted all the way in between.... for the next 3 days.....
I just fixed about 2 gallons of baked beanee-weenees to take to Lost Cove !!!!!
PLEEEAAASSSSSSEEEEEEE DON'T RAIN on our parade !!!”

“Yo bear - I be there! Looking forward to seeing you again!
woohoo!”

“If all goes as planned we'll be at camp before dark on Friday. We're sill not sure if Cabana Boy and his girlie friend are going to tag along. TWB really wants to bring Fred (his precious Gibson) but won't risk him in bad weather.”

“I guess I need to start getting my stuff together huh?

Has anyone heard from Baume66?
last edited: 6/02/05 5:36:09 PM”

“Ok, I think I can find the trailhead.

Hopefully, I can then find the camp seeing as how I don't have a map.

I will probably leave West Knoxville around 5 (unless I can find a good reason to see clients in Newport tomorrow afternoon).

I am guessing I can be there by 8.”

“well shoot... count me out.... I'll just put the beans in ziplock bags and freeze them for the next get together !!
ya'll have fun !!”

“Hey gang! Just wanted to let you guys know that I may have to work a bit late Friday so, depending on what time I get to escape, I may not be at camp until Saturday morning. I'm keeping my fingers crossed! Either way....see you this weekend.”

“well folks, with much dismay, i must bow out also. i hate to miss this trip. i talked to jerbear this morning. he said he is somewhere in tennessee.

chili, he said he will call you.

i hope you folks have an awesome time. very sorry i can't be there.”

“Man, that is one of my favorite places. I hope you guys have a great trip.

You guys make me homesick.
~BW”

“Have fun, everyone. I wish I was still in NC to join y'all for this trip.”

“With a little luck, I can leave the office before 5PM.

Talked to jerbear this morning and he said to just look for the campfire.”

“Less than an hour and I am out of here....woo hoo.”

““Yo Blue ridge parkway, Mile marker 305.5 country rd 1511. Follow that rd, aprox 5 miles, to a small town of two houses. Continue on the 1511 rd to find parking lot on right, prior to crossing a small bridge of the stream you will be hiking. Lost cove trail begins there.Look at the stream, trail runs to the right of this stream and I believe there is a brown and yellow sign. Follow the downstream trail blazed in white 1.3 mile we will be on the right of trail ,cant miss us.
THESE ARE DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS THAN HOI IS GIVING YOU!
I have a couple packs of red hots, buns, Mustard and catsup.With some soft drinks. Water is good there, IMHO!”
jerbear
6:18:31 PM


Jerbear gave more simple directions. I am going that way.”

“Chili, lots of luck”

“Thanks.


Hmmmm, I need "luck" on this trip?”

“meant finding the right road to the trailhead. When we were there nothing had road signs”

“Just returned home after a Very disappointing attempt at finding the place. Too much fog and rain didn't help the situation either. Ended up getting "sea sick" going around way too many curves on a very washed out dirt road! Finally made it back to pavement, but god knows where I actually was. Managed to find my way back to Morganton, but was too tired and disheartened to stay, so I drove back home arriving here at 2 am. My fault really, left work late and tried to find the place in the dark. I still don't know where I missed the Forest Rd. 494? Was rosey to that point. May try again in the morning, but alot will depend on the weather. Going to bed a very sad and still "sea sick" Creekjumper! Night all. ;(”