Great laces.Great paces. S. Dakota/Labor Day wkend

“Looking at the pictures of the area - I think I better not bring the Hennessy on this trip.

I am talking about the hammock - the liquid version is a requirement.”

“methinks I'm in. boss seems to be coming round. Remember you can't roller skate in a buffalo herd”

“Lizs it was Gilda Radner, Not Jane Curtain”

“You sure? Am I confusing Roseanne Rosannadanna with Jane's newscaster? dang, been awhile since I've seen those shows... and it's too bad!”

“Hey Spalpeen - to save space in the vehicle - you will not be allowed to bring any beer along.”

“what if I cuts off me legs. Than will we have room for beer? I have been known to crawl for beer before”

“LMAO! I think we have room for coolers!

....although, keep in mind that Mr. Jose Cuervo pre-mixed margaritas in a 96-oz. Nalgene fold-up bottle might be more space accommodating...

LOL! ;-P hiccup!”

“Hennessy Cognac all the way - takes up even less space.”

“freakin lush”

“I amb nota lusssshh. Me not drinka for overr 2 inutes”

“EIGHT DAYS AWAY FROM LEAVING!

woooo hooooo!!!!

Roam, it looks like the plan will stand. Wind Cave's Elk Mountain Campground Saturday night????

Also, I 'll need to write and get your cell etc. dohhhh.

And is Bison indeed coming with???”

“dunno bout the Bison - he'll be in WY until next week.

Sounds like a good plan. I'll write from home and send you the contact data.”

“Checked weather.com

Looks like low to upper 80s for highs and low to high 50s overnight... with Badlands being on the upper end of those temps.

Niiiiiiiiiicccccccceeeeee!”

“And the latest forecast for Buffalo Gap (a podunk almost-nothing town kinda in the middle of where we'll be):

Sep 1   Thursday
Abundant sunshine. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the upper 40s.

Sep 2   Friday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s and lows in the low 50s.

Sep 3   Saturday
Sunshine. Highs in the mid 80s and lows in the mid 50s.

Sep 4   Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s and lows in the mid 50s.

Sep 5   Monday
Partly cloudy, chance of a thunderstorm. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the upper 40s.”

“sounds perfect!”

“Weather looks great -

Hey - Spalpeen
We are supposedly carpooling and you are still a question for the trip. I am assuming in your old age you forgot to confirm..

what time will you be ready. lets go.....”

“Maybe all the kilt wearing and making bangers (is that the correct way to say that??!? LOL) did him in on the Porkies trip!

I just hate it when kilts (and who knows what is or isn't under them??) are connected with "bangers"!!!! >8-O I bet sheep are truly NOT SAFE in Scotland!!!”

“you people are downright odd”

““you people are downright odd”

Well, yes we are, were backpackers. We are the type of people that throw 30 lbs on our back and walk for a week. You are right - we are an odd lot.”

“you people are downright odd





why thank you!”

“Here's to YOU, Sir OddALot!

...clinking of glasses...”

“Okay I'm signed up now how bout roam around and bison”

“I'm in - unless gas tops 3.00 per gallon.

bison is still in Wyoming - no idea if he'll show or not.”

“Firebug I will be ready to go at 4:30 sharp you can pick me up at my work. I'll call you with directions. this should save us a good hour travel time.Black hills here i come”

“Per Mapquest, it takes just over 4 hours 40 minutes to get to Lizs. The goal was to leave her place by 9:00 PM. It will be close. (unless I drive as fast as Lizs.)”

“I'm very, very PRETTY sure we will be putting packs in garbage bags on the roof rack. So make sure you have out what you need till we take them off at Wind Cave.

I think it will take a bit to figure out how to secure it. The netting's been used once and worked marveously, but I wasn't the one putting it on. I do have a ton of bungees, besides what came with the netting. Including two fun FAT bungees! LOL! I love the fat bungees! They're 45" long, so I anticipate using them diagnolly on the load.”

“no water filters correct?”

“huh?

You can't filter water. You need to carry all water, at least in Badlands. Check Wind Cave "backcountry" or "backpacking" for info there.”

“Wind Cave nps website says sparse water is available. The map makes it look like there are some small strems in the vicinity fo the trails. But I have no idea as to their flow at this time of year or how much rain they've had lately.”

“Yeah, so better bring water. As for the filter? Up to you. neener neener and out. :-)”

“hey guys have fun out there! and I really hope you dont try and filter the badlands water. It's a "bad" idea. Watch for rattle snakes and cacti!”

“I got these photos up... and then forgot to post it! DOH! They're from Custer State Park

http://community.webshots.com/album/459895834rxzCji”