Ohio Folks

“Pheww. I was getting ready to back out of the trip.

(kidding!)

I am fine w/ hills. I was only teasing.”

“Tarabull, do you and John want to ride with us? We got the family cruiser (station wagon). We can split costs and share some drive time. We both can take some time off work to allow a more leisurely trip.”

“Hyper - First of all, thanks! That's really nice.

What time are you planning on leaving? John and I would be taking half days so we wouldn't be able to leave until early afternoon. So - it will depend on when you plan on leaving.

Also - we were hoping to take Sadie on her first "pakpaking" adventure. I don't want to impose on you like that. I'm not sure we'd all fit w/ the dog and backpacks.

It's too bad we can't all fit in my car w/ our packs... It's a company car so GAS IS FREE!!!!”

“Tarabull, joy is taking a full day off, me a half. So after about 1230pm friday is good. We gotta drop the baby off and dogs to the kennel but that is a quicky. Sadie is more than welcome in the car. We actually have a dog gate to prevent our dogs from getting around too much.We fit Joy's and my packs,2 dogs a car seat with child plus Nigal and his stuff in the car on a trip to Zeleski, NO PROBLEM!”

“Hey, you guys have room for a newbie? I might be able to make it if there is an opening.”

“Buddur; I'm looking into a handcart/keg combo. I just ordered a titanium cart frame and a gortex keg cooler.”

“Dude, this trip is really taking off. Buddha Bear's organizational skills are incredible.

If I go, I'll be teaching until 2:20. Then I'll hit the road.”

“I'll be bringing the same ole' same ole'!”

“Hey, someone should suggest to the rangers that they fill the water vats with beer - artesian beer wells.

Or maybe during our hike Buddha Bear will miraculously change the water into beer - revealing himself to be the second coming of Auggie Busch.”

“If you think about it, packing a 12 pack 3 miles is really no big deal. Sounds like a plan!”

“Thanks Hyper. We'll keep you posted.

Buddha - You can't drink a twelve pack alone, can you? Let me know if you need my assitance!

Laqtis - you are very welcome on the hike. Keep checking back here for details.”

“I'd be driving down from mid-Michigan with room to spare also.”

“I probably could drink a 12 pack, but really don't want to. 3 beers would be fine for me. I figured I'd share the rest! And come on down latgis, the more the merrier!”

“latgis?!”

“Great news! Abby has successfully been pawned off to an excited gramma. We will definately be there. Won't be able to leave until around 2:30 though. Buddha, send us some good directions please.”

“Abby Abby Joy Joy, Abby Abby Joy Joy

(sung to the tune of Ren & Stimpy's "Happy Happy Joy Joy" song)”

“I just talked to my wife about the trip dates and found out that we have a wedding to go to on that Friday, so looks like I can't make it. Sorry.”

“Too bad laqtis! Maybe next time...”

“Here is a link to the Zaleski website, Zaleski

As for exact directions, I will post very soon!”

“Uh oh...looking at rule #7.”

“We'll be very private about it. Hyper and I saw a ranger the last time we were there so we're guarenteed not to see one there ever again. Drink up.”

“If you put the alcohol in a platypus bottle, it's considered "private" consumption!”

“I can be disignated hiker.”

“You mean I not the only Non-drinker here?”

“Dude; you type like that and we're supposed to believe that you don't drink.

Yeah, yeah I'm the pot...”

“I never claimed to be able to type either.”

“This is gonna be fun!

John and I are in for sure. We are both taking off early from work. We're not sure what that means for John yet.

Hyper/Joy - We're gonna have to pass on the ride sharing. We won't know what time John can leave work until that day. Thanks for the offer!”

“They didnt say anything about that, did they Mr.crow?”

“We wouldn't be able to leave until later anyways. The combined stink of four backpackin' adults all the way back to Michigan might've been hard to bear. I think we're all better off this way! :)”

“Oooh. Yuc. That part didn't even occur to me! Don't forget the stink of the backpackin' pooch.”

“people still LIVE in ohio???

bizarre!!!”

“buddha bear....
is this trip still happening? who will be hiking in on friday afternoon? are you going to meet at the parking lot across from the big furnace? i think i might be able to make this trip....”

“Joy and I will be there around 9pm on friday.”

“Game on Gonzo! I sent an email to Phil to post the trip on his website, but I haven't seen a post from him for bout' a week so i figured he's hiking somewheres! We have several people attending thusfar. Please confirm below!”

“My plans have changed and I'll have to bow out. I'll be in Minnesota finishing the Superior Hiking Trail. Sad to miss it, maybe next time...”

“damn! We'll miss ya lesubtil, but I read your comments about finishing that hike, ya gotta do, what ya gotta do. Good luck!”

“I'll be rollin' in around the same time as hyper. Not the first time I've night hiked in Zeleski...

Anyone that wants to discuss details; my e-mail is Walkincrow@AOL.com

'eh Hyper; ya got them glasses?
LOL ;^!”

“i am planning on arriving at the trailhead earlier in the day on friday (3:00??)....if anyone else is able to start that early, let me know and we can arrange to meet in the parking lot, hike up to the first campsite, and reserve it (as buddha bear suggests in an earlier posting)....

let me know....”

“Gonzo, you may have to do that, I found out today that I am moving to Cleveland at the end of the month, so it'll take me 4 hours to get there now instead of 2.”

“Mr.Buddha's an incipient neighbor!

You got good dayhiking terrain just S of the Land of Cleve.”

“I know Buddur, I was born and raised in C-Town. We'll definately have to get together for a dayhike, geocache hike and a beer!”

“Gozo,
I'll plan to meet you at the trail head or if you want we can share a ride. I'm coming in from Springfield. Hope Lake for bass if we get there early enough?
This months Ohio Magazine features this hike-good pics and a map and good directions what else do we need? I haven't checked it out but they may have it on their web site www.ohiomagazine.com”

“I'm still a definite maybe. Sorry. My world changes in about 3 weeks, so I'll have to see how things shake out.

I'll be on the road at 2:30 if I do. So, I'll roll in at 8 or 9PM. How far in are we camping?

BTW, Cleveland is only 2.5 hours from Michigan. I'll wave to you across Lake Erie.”

“Let's do a book swap at the trailhead-maybe post a list of what you plan to swap?”

“Damn there's tons of TTers going on this trip!

I've been to Zaleski enough times already...but I may just show up to meet y'all. Buddur in tote!”

“Bring the banjo Buddur, and maybe there are some geocaches around there too!”

“Doesn't seem to be any geocaches in the area.

Maybe someone could bring a tupperware container, and y'all can each put in an item of interest prior to hiding the stash. A group thing, ya know!”

“Good idea Buddur! Let's do it!”

“John and I are still in.

(Sadie is a maybe... depends on weather. think she has asthma. i'll start another thread)

We'll be hiking in w/ the evening crowd. We both took a half-day from work. But w/ his job, we never know exactly what time he'll be able to leave.

I'm guessing we'll be there around 8ish? (That is assuming a 5 hour drive).

Buddha - I've always heard Cleveland is a fun town. Never had a reason to visit. Perhaps we'll come out to play some weekend!”

“I still am not sure I wont know my fall schedule until I register for classes next week.”