Are those wedding bells I hear? (TR)

“Those in attendance:

Wounded Knee
birch
Sassafrass
Abbie
Crash Bang
Crazy Mike
Spirit Coyote
Nigal and his better half
Prosecutor
Backpacking Princess

Oh yea, and of course Ruby!

I have no photos, other than some of Gracie dancing. Crash or Free may have some they can post.

We all met at the trailhead around 5pm. Crash, Crazy Mike and Free were waiting inside the red barn. I traded in my trail runners for a pair of uncomfortable black dress shoes. No kilt for me this evening, suit and tie.

We all started out our hike in the direction of where the cermony would be held. A few switchbacks later we were siting on ridge rests waiting for Ruby and Jon to show up. To show their love for each other, the bride and groom exchanged Western Mountain sleeping bags as well as...hold that thought, be right back”

“LOL!

Congrats Ruby and Jon! What a way to exchange vows. WM sleeping bags are a true sign of love. :D”

“LMAO....”

“And nigal of course was wearing no pants :D”

“Congratulations Ruby and Jon!

”

“Pictures! Let's see the pictures!

CONGRATULATIONS, love birds!”

“Congrats.”

“Good for you.”

“Okay, where was I....

oh yea..then they took a sip of the holy water, purfied by Aqua Mira of course and the trip leader pronounced them husban and wife. WHOO HOO!

The newly married Ruby and Jon lead the way back dow the switchback and to our campsite for the evening. We all picked our site for the evening, we were at site number 6 with some non-hiking friends. Everyone else was at site 15, I think.

We started drinking out of our Nalgenes different adult beverages and shared stories of previous hikes.

Dinner time arrived quickly. Prosecutor, as always made the rest of us look like weinies with his dinner choice for the evening. Brased beef with horseradish mashed potatoes.

A few more liaviations to go around before we were set to dance around the fire.


This was a great hike as I am sure others will add to the joy and celebration.

Congratulations guys!”

“Congratulations, that sounds awesome!”

“Congratulations, Ruby and Jon!!

What a trip!!”

“Best wishes. Sounds great. Happy for you, Ruby! :-)”

“

ruby and her sister the bride's maid---sorry, my pictures came out crappy. :(




L.L.Bean stylin'
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“oooo lots of out of context quotes foliks, but my favorite for the evening was

"I'm doing two sisters"

Prophet Birch”

“the prosecutors left too early. we all did nude limbo right after he left”

“Oh Crash, you just ruined my lunch!!

Lookin' good, Bean!”

“Goooood times. =)
It was a wonderful party and a really nice ceremony (I cried, of course). Was really cool to be able to share their happiness and have a fun night out w/ friends to boot.
It was Abby's firet time to a wedding and she tore up the dance floor until we dragged her back to the hotel at midnight. My feet still hurt from those dang heels, next time I'm going to take my fashion ques from CMB and wear trail runners!”

“COngrats Ruby....I heard from the "bunny" that she had a BLAST!!!

Best wishes to you and Jon and the kids!!!”

“Is it just me or does WK's purse not match his outfit? LOL!”

“yea! Hope ya both the best of life! yo bear!”

“the nude limbo was the best! :)”

“Congrats!”

“It was like a Hollywood movie. Ruby started crying when she recited her vows. And it was amazing that Ruby got Jon, a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, to recite those same words in front of all his soldier friends. And Ruby was Hollywood gorgeous, not anything like what she looks like after a week backpacking in the wilderness.”

“Congrats!”

“Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

Whew!! What a whirlwind of a weekend this has been.

I was so happy that some of my very good TT friends could join us on Saturday. I hope all of you had a good time and made it home safely. We had a picture taken of all of us so once I get that from the photographer I will post it here.

The night was fun -- just like Wounded Knee described. They even got to meet my dad (who appears here every once in a while as "Pake"). It was revealed what TTer my dad warned me to stay away from.

Again, I truly am thankful and touched that each of you came on Saturday. It meant so much to me to have you there. My only disappointment is that we couldn't all go on a day hike in the dunes together. Incidentally, on Sunday afternoon that is just what we did. All my family who were still in town went to Kemil Beach and hiked into the dunes and had lots of fun exhausting the kids and the dog (and the parents).

Again, thank you from the bottom of my heart for coming. I won't forget it.”

“CONGRATULATIONS!!

Wish I could have been two places at once. What a fantastic way to celebrate the event.”

“Congrats!!!!!”

“Thanks, Diane!

BTW, Prosecutor mentioned his card on another thread. He made a fantastic card (my favorite) for us. My scanner isn't working or else I'd post it here for you to see. Maybe he still has it on his computer and can post it.”

“Congrats, Ruby! Sounds like the a wonderful wedding!”

“And Ruby throws out the teaser about who she was warned about.....”

“You'd never guess and we aren't telling!”

“As long as it isn't me! I've never been that guy that your father warned you about type.”

“I'll only tell for the right price!!! :D”

“I have been "the guy your father warned you about"..... but i'm not any longer - i don't think so anyways.

:)”

“It was great to share in your joy. You were literally beaming all night.

The wedding cup cakes were awesome btw! My wife would take a bite of one at the table, pass it me, try another flavor, pass it me, try... well you get the idea. I woke up the next day with a damn food hangover. LOL!”

“(outside cover)

TO A FUTURE OF BACKPACKING THROUGH LIFE TOGETHER


THROUGH GOOD TIMES


http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2407425190053536869Khubtx

AND BAD

http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/1192703775053536869Tmorez



(page 2)

ACCORDING TO STUDIES,
NATIONWIDE,
MARRIED PEOPLE
ON AN AVERAGE:


HAVE LESS OF A RISK
OF BEING VICTIMS OF
VIOLENT CRIME

LIVE 8 YEARS LONGER

HAVE CHILDREN WHO LEAD HEALTHIER & LONGER LIVES

EARN UP TO 40%
MORE MONEY

ACCUMULATE
MORE WEALTH

HAVE BETTER
MENTAL HEALTH

WILL BE HAPPIER

WILL RAISE
HAPPIER CHILDREN

HAVE BETTER SEX,
MORE OFTEN





(page 3)


WITH THE MARRIAGE
OF

VICTORIA SAWYER
&
JON DUDECK

THOSE NATIONWIDE
STATISTICS
ARE ABOUT TO GO UP

(ESPECIALLY THE LAST ONE)”

“No wedding bells for me. I am having too much fun drilling all the wild chicks on Malibu Beach.”

“I have to say thet I am so very happy for Ruby and John and I hope there times are filled with joy and compleat happness.

8)”

“Congrats.”

“be most Happy Victoria.”

“congratulations to you both....

and many wonderful years of hiking together....”

“Thank you again, guys.

I expect my pictures soon. I'll post when I get them.”

“I can't wait!!!! :)”

“Is the sister married?
She like stroke type guys? ;-)”

“You figured out what I was referring to pretty quick.”

“It's a gift. ;-)”

“how the heck did i miss this thread the first time around...this is a great picture of reverend brian

”

“and such a pretty bag too!”

“The bag clashes with his tie.

He sorta looks like a newsanchor. There's an idea, he should try working in the local TV market.”

“oh no, here some the fruit strip gum salesman again”