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so, gang, what on your plates...
I'm takin my mom on another river trip. 3 days and 2 nights on the 11 Points. This time, I hope not to roll the boat and dunk her again, but, It might be so hot that I may just toss her overboard.

Dutch Oven Dave, and of course Khatru will be in attendance.

I hope that each of you has a greatabulous weekend.
stikmon
11:50:28 PM
6/29/05

My daughters wedding is Saturday......I am drinking beer tonight.....I need some relaxation...she is driving me crazy!!!!!

Hi to Sikky's mom...( I think she is GREAT!!!)

I hope you have a GREAT float..wish I could come:(...maybe later in the summer...wooohoo/..

I think 11 Point is such a FUN river...alot od fast water..I wanna come play on it in my kayak!!!...but SHHHHH.....we don't want the word to get out.......

hugs to Stikky, Khatru and Dave...have a GREAT time...

I may need to report to the posting drunk thread.....
divinity
12:19:42 AM
6/30/05

Cool to spend time with your mom!

I'm leaving town tomorrow after work for Mammoth, then snowboarding Friday (last day of the season for me). Saturday SnowDude and I will start a 9 day backpack, then take an extra day to drive home (if I can get a temp to cover me at work).
Snow Nymph
3:45:30 AM
6/30/05

I'll be working about 12 hrs. I'm real excited.

A field superintendant on a construction site told me that he's celebrating the 4th on the 3rd with a 5th.
dayhiker
5:47:17 AM
6/30/05

dunno... WAS looking at going to Blue Mounds State Park in southwest MN, but with pending state shutdown and other stuff, that looks out.

Perhaps out geocaching with the new GPS I just got, to replace the stolen one? (not letting this one out of my sight!)

(been a crapper week, this last one, which sounds like something Monty Python might say. Just yesterday I was #&%!$ed at for one half hour on the phone at work by a nutcase. That was fun!)

I NEED A BREAK!! And vacation is fast approaching.........
lizs
6:56:11 AM
6/30/05

hiking the Loyalsock Trail
EarthNsky
6:58:40 AM
6/30/05

Have a good float, 'mon.

It should be pretty quiet around here, I think I may get in a good bike ride or hike.
Pathman
7:04:50 AM
6/30/05

I'll be trimming out my lower level. When I get that job done I will have made the wife happy and be able to take a trip to the BWCA in Sept. \ Oct It's all about balance.
hikergerb
7:21:15 AM
6/30/05

I'm afaid to ask what trimming your lower level means especially if it will make your wife happy.
dayhiker
7:28:32 AM
6/30/05

dragons tooth! by myself, despite all the invitations i sent out to these wimpy punk-ass trailtalkers that were ignored or declined. i will have the delights of virginia to myself. nanner nanner nanner
Crash Bang
7:32:57 AM
6/30/05

I was supposed to have 2 weeks off on the 4th but I changed shifts (went to midnights to relax) & now I have to work.
catskhiker
8:03:06 AM
6/30/05

dayhiker - woodwork not gutter! PLus we ahve been married to long for that to make her happy anymore - getting old sucks!
hikergerb
8:05:33 AM
6/30/05

LOL at Bit!

I am going to try to blown off my hands with some homemade dynamate again this year.
Wounded Knee
8:06:52 AM
6/30/05

Big BBQ at my place on the Fourth. Whole family coming over. Smoked ribs, smoked chicken, the works.

Oughta be good times.

I gotta get beer.
bitpusher
8:07:00 AM
6/30/05

No hiking or parties for me. I am volunteering all weekend at the USO office at Navy Pier. Should be fun.
Ruby
8:09:20 AM
6/30/05

I gotta get beer.”
bitpusher
8:07:00 AM
6/30/05


Low carb right!!


I will be in the Smokies this weekend. I was shocked that I could get permits a week before.
last edited: 6/30/05 8:10:50 AM
Ewker
8:09:22 AM
6/30/05

Ha! No, when I decide to drink beer, I drink the real thing. I figure it's like soda. Diet soda just makes you want more of the real thing. I figure diet beer is the same.
bitpusher
8:11:16 AM
6/30/05

You're right , Lizs.
How can folks in your state plan a happy 4th weekend? This sucks:State parks may stay open
"A message to the public regarding possible shutdown of Minnesota State Park facilities

Although we are hopeful that the Minnesota Legislature and Governor Pawlenty will reach an agreement to fund state government operations by June 30, if an agreement is not reached, campgrounds, lodging, restrooms and day-use areas in Minnesota State Parks and State Forests will close by 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2005."
Minnesota DNR


Tettegouche State Park - Shovel Point
nowslimmer
8:12:40 AM
6/30/05

I'm hoping to get a canoeing/fishing trip in this weekend, but so far it's still up in the air. If those plans fall through maybe I'll get some dayhikes in.
lumberzac
8:14:40 AM
6/30/05

I'll be running (ok, walking some too) a 5K race. Then, my whole family and my fiance's whole family is coming over for my Birthday Picnic!
Smiley Girl
8:16:10 AM
6/30/05

With my brothers and their families for the annual feast.
Geobeet
8:17:06 AM
6/30/05

diet beer, that's funny bit.
dayhiker
8:25:26 AM
6/30/05

Ruby, I thought those were just rumors I was hearing.
Nonconformist
8:28:23 AM
6/30/05

I will be hiking and camping with my son in the Nordhouse Dunes area, on the shores of Lake Michigan. Hope to get a LOT of nap time in too!
Nonconformist
8:32:49 AM
6/30/05

We'll be on our traditional 4th of July family backpacking trip. In the bighorns this year - plans to summit Cloud Peak (13,167') on this trip.
garfum
8:43:06 AM
6/30/05

Leaving for my mom's in VT this afternoon and then hiking a section of the AT over the weekend. Will be at Inn at the Long Trail on the night of the 4th.
lilmountaingirl
8:43:34 AM
6/30/05

ya'll have a...
great time and remember the great quote by Buffy the Vampire Slayer..."Beer is our Friend" and I really love this one.."Lite Beer is Like Kissing your sister, why bother?"
stikmon
8:56:04 AM
6/30/05

Road trip! We're heading up to the Pacific Northwest for my niece's wedding and then a family reunion. Trip report when I return!
BowlderMan
9:00:05 AM
6/30/05

hahaha... hadn't looked back at this thread and then see dayhiker just immediately posted what I would have to hikergerb's comments (I was thinking it even BEFORE he made the comment about making the wife happy, lol, that was icing on the cake)

NS, yeah, I posted an update yesterday on a different thread about MN gov. shutting down. Where ya been?? lol I cancelled reservations I had. I understand our local state park had to tell people that wanted to hold a family reunion there that they better go elsewhere, no guarantees.

I heard last night there may be some half-assed plan signed that at least keeps the parks open, which is BS. MN is a BS state.
lizs
9:36:44 AM
6/30/05

lizs - it's scary how much we think alike at times. Maybe that's why when we fight, we REALLY fight!!!
dayhiker
9:50:16 AM
6/30/05

"MN is a BS state."
lizs
Of course. Too many people from Iowa living there.

LOL.

Sorry I missed your other post. I, also, posted the information on the "Get up" thread.
last edited: 6/30/05 9:55:06 AM
nowslimmer
9:51:28 AM
6/30/05

I'm glad I can keep you guys laughing. The guys here at work like it also when I step on my tongue LOL
hikergerb
9:53:46 AM
6/30/05

I will be camping, hiking, and flyfishing in the eastern sieras around Mammoth Lakes and Yosemite. I feel really, really bad for the rest of you. :)
REPTILES
10:24:32 AM
6/30/05

were shopping for wedding rings :D!
Spirit Coyote
10:26:46 AM
6/30/05

I will be wakeboarding, then taking the boat down to the riverfront to see the fireworks.
embear
10:28:28 AM
6/30/05

hiking the Loyalsock Trail Whoohooo!!!

I prolly gonna die that weekend, so you all have fun!!
Gemini
10:31:44 AM
6/30/05

I plan on breaking all kinds of laws with the fireworks display I have bought. almost 500 dollars worth of fireworks. and the beauty is at the local fireworks store buy one, get one of equal value for 99 cents. Whatta bargain!!!
squirrelbait
10:39:56 AM
6/30/05

I will be spending the week in Tahoe at an undisclosed location.
Buck
10:42:17 AM
6/30/05

Saturday I will be hanging out with friends. Sunday I am doing an overnight backpack with a friend; home Monday. I won't be up late Monday night - I have an early class on Tuesday.
woodzie
10:44:03 AM
6/30/05

full weeekend ahead...


sat..kayaking & swimming & drive-in
sun..BBQ with friends & drinking
Mon..Going go-karting and bodyboarding on Long Island

Tues..die
mapleleaf
10:48:04 AM
6/30/05

If you drag a body board behind a go-kart on Long Island, as seems to be your plan, you'll probably die on Monday.

A buddy of mine's brother-in-law tried to (get this) PARASAIL behind a truck, launching by having the truck drag him on a skateboard on a long country road. Rope got tangled up somehow, he fell, got dragged. Months in the hospital.

Don't try that, maple.
bitpusher
10:50:58 AM
6/30/05

i will be working the 4th :)
Spirit Coyote
10:51:36 AM
6/30/05

If you drag a body board behind a go-kart on Long Island, as seems to be your plan, you'll probably die on Monday


you forgot about doing all that while holding a beer.

LOL
mapleleaf
10:55:32 AM
6/30/05

mapleleaf, the question was what will you be doing on the 4th, which is a Monday. We could care less what you're doing on the 5th, okay? Sheesh. Thank you already.
Buck
10:56:16 AM
6/30/05

I will be spending the week in Tahoe at an undisclosed location.”
Buck
10:42:17 AM
6/30/05
Buck, the question was what will you be doing on the 4th, which is a Monday. We could care less what you're doing the rest of the week okay? Sheesh. Thank you already
mapleleaf
10:58:34 AM
6/30/05

Thursday....hair cuts...pick up tuxes...(I just finished putting stickers on 216 Hershey's Kisses and 200 Nuggets that say "Scott & Sarah)...shopping and everyone arriving tonight...drink LOTS of beer...
Friday...Lunch with the bride and groom and my kids....rehersal dinner & rehersal....go home and drink LOTS of beer...
Saturday....drink LOTS of beer..( maybe I need tequila!!!)..Wedding...reception...go home drink LOTS more beer....Party at a friend's....
Sunday....cook out with my kids and friends....drink LOTS of beer....
Monday....send everyone home & RELAX and drink LOTS of beer....
divinity
11:00:01 AM
6/30/05

Saturday- get new belts in the car, get new coolent too...

get marrige licence

bills

shop for rings

beer
and barbeq Our house, anyone is inveited just RSVP

Sunday- Wolf Park to see some wolves :)
Spirit Coyote
11:03:05 AM
6/30/05

Mine was non-day specific. You did the whole hour-by-hour Sat-Sun-Mon-Tue gig. Pffft. And mine was mysteriously intriguing. You told us infinite details such as what you'll be wearing each day and that you'll be skipping church and getting drunk and all that stuff. I'm like, ooOOooOOookay then. Stick to the original intent of the question, that would be SO nice. SO nice. SO so nice.
Buck
11:10:33 AM
6/30/05

what the hell is your problem?


you might want to take a freakin chill pill already
when did Matt die and leave you in charge?
mapleleaf
11:16:26 AM
6/30/05

ps butthead, you have mail
mapleleaf
11:16:47 AM
6/30/05

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