Hey Richb

““Scorch, There is a campsite next to the Loyalsock Creek about a 5 or 10 minute hike from the steel bridge on Mill Creek Road that might work. You can park at a small lot next to the bridge and just hike downstream on a trail until you come to some large pines. It's just off the Loyalsock trail.”

we're thinking of going to this campsite... how far away is the nearest store in case we need to pick up food, toiletries, etc for our clients?”

“There's a store on Rt. 42 above World's End and I think one on Rt. 220 south of Laporte. There may be a store in Forksville and Laporte, but I'm not sure.”

“RichB,
I stayed in LaPorte and know there is a few stores there.”

“That's good to know. I thought there probably were a few, but I wasn't sure.”

“thanks! does anyone know about a map in this area that i can access online?”

“bump bump bump it up”

“I couldn't find an online map of the Loyalsock trail. The Alpine Club of Williamsport sells a map from their website. Worlds End State Park map online only includes the park itself with the tenting area and cabins.”

“ok, thanks again, rich”

“No problem, I hope everything goes well with your trip and everyone has a nice time. Being out in the woods is good therapy.”

“Good luck with it Scorch. When is the trip?”

“I found this map that might help.”

“thanks for all your help, rich! i'll be sure to let you know how we make out.

geo, trip is scheduled tentatively for may 18-20th.”

“hey rich, you have mail on your acct that u have listed in your TT profile”

“Got it and sent you some mail.”

“thanks for the info”

“RichB...it's a long story on how I found out about them but I have toothbrushes that are softer then anything on the market made by the Tess Corporation:
http://www.tesscorp.com/TessFlash.html

A co-worker and friend visited their factory for our company and came back with their model 3811 Oncology-post surgical brush...it makes cleaning my pallet and area where they removed part of my jawbone so much easier and doesn't damage the sensitive skin...

They sent me some for free and I have a couple left...one will go to the girl who gave me the original as she just had jaw surgery...kinda ironic...I have one left over...

Mary, at the Tess Corp, told me they can be purchased...I think it was 12 for $20 which included shipping...I had told her, thinking primarily of you, that I knew some folks who, like myself, were dealing with various out-of-the-box mouth complications...I'd be glad to mail you the toothbrush if you're interested for free...send me an email...”

“Thanks Matahari, I'll send you an email soon.”

“yo Rich!

haven't seen ya in a while. Hope you be doing good!

Jmitch said you're wanting to get out on the trail sometime soon.

I was thinking of hiking the Loyalsock Link on the 4th and camping at the supa secret bobo site Tuesday night. You interested?”

“ENS, thanks for the invite, but I won't be able to make it for the 4th. I have to get the carotid arteries in my neck repaired first and tomorrow I'll find out what and when he'll do that. They've narrowed 90% from radiation stenosis and not enough blood is making it up to my head. After that I have to get surgery to remove a nodule from my lung and hopefully on the same day, dilate my esophagus so I can swallow better. Somewhere in the middle of all that or at the end of it, I'll squeeze in as much hiking as I can.
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“Got your email...it'll take me a few days to get it together..I don't go downtown more than I have to but there's a toothbrush with your name on it...day-glo orange or red? both have black bristles...”

“No rush Matahari, day-glo would be fine.
Thanks”

“let me know, it would be good to see ya!

Keep getting well Rich! Fight the good fight!
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“It would be good to see you too. I miss backpacking with everyone, but at least I've been able to dayhike and ride my bike. It's frustrating because I just felt ready to backpack again when my swallowing improved, then that bit the dust 2 weeks ago after my last tongue surgery. Now I got hit with these latest problems. I'll be out backpacking again as soon as I can.
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“Got my car back so will mail toothbrush Monday..
last edited: 7/06/07 6:29:38 PM”

“Shoot, my first post said I was bumping this up so we would hopefully hear that your surgery was successful...then I read the "beating cancer" thread and saw bearmagnet was getting operated on today so thought I had mixed things up so I edited my original post...well, I did mix things up...you're BOTH having operations today...hope you are BOTH doing OK...scheesh...I should go to bed...”

“LOL! You and your chemobrain. :p

I think Rich has a sleep over. Lucky basturd. I had a hard time finding my way into the cab from the wheelchair.
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“Thanks Matahari, I got home last night and I'm looking forward to the toothbrush. I posted a trip report on the "Beating Cancer" thread.”

“Rich,

Want to dayhike the main loop of the Thunderswamp Trail this weekend?”

“Wish I could go with ya!!! Have fun!!!”

“Sure, when are you planning on going?”