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 2014-11-06 2:43 PM in reply to: Asalzwed |
Master  3870     |  Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors v.2 thr.3 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes considered)Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by rrrunner Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by Asalzwed Soooooo, I should probably fill you in on an adventure I am planning for the summer. More I should say I was tasked to make a plan by another BT-er (thebigb) if you don't know him. We met after running Boston last year. Anyhoo, we are going to run a section of the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail.) It's approximately 105 miles with 25K elevation gain (and loss.) We will do about 35 miles a day and camp on the trail at night. I've not decided whether we will run supported or unsupported. "There's no two ways about it: Section K is tough. In fact, only California's infamous John Muir Trail section is considered more challenging. But for those with the skills and desire, the hike from Stevens Pass to Rainy P is also one of the PCTs most rewarding. Wild, rugged and stunning, this section passes through two wilderness areas and a National Park, allowing hikers to experience the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest untarnished by civilization. " At the end of the portion we run we are going to spend a night in a super cool off the grid town you can only access by boat or plane and then leave via seaplane. So yeah...those are the deets I can share as of now. That sounds incredible! I have a friend who is going to hike the Appalachian Trail next year. It should take about 5 months. In my various trips to NC this year I've hiked bits of the AT and some of it is so technical/hard/almost impassable it's a tough hike; there's no way I could run it. Is the section of the PCT you plan on running like that?! Yikes either way!! And I second Monica, don't forget about the beer mile Yeah, it's a very tough section. Of course there will be portions where we will have to walk/pick our way through the terrain. And there will be a lot of this:
That looks/sounds incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When you get to a spot like this you must put on your nun habit and run up the hill singing "the hills are alive". And, of course, you must do the arms outstretched spin. HAHAHA! K. We will be sure to get some video. Now we have a goal of our mission. This footage needs to happen. If the habit is too bulky to pack...
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(yes, this came up under a "hills are alive" search)
| 2014-11-06 2:45 PM in reply to: melbo55 |
 Seattle | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors v.2 thr.3 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes considered) Originally posted by melbo55 Originally posted by Asalzwed Soooooo, I should probably fill you in on an adventure I am planning for the summer. More I should say I was tasked to make a plan by another BT-er (thebigb) if you don't know him. We met after running Boston last year. Anyhoo, we are going to run a section of the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail.) It's approximately 105 miles with 25K elevation gain (and loss.) We will do about 35 miles a day and camp on the trail at night. I've not decided whether we will run supported or unsupported. "There's no two ways about it: Section K is tough. In fact, only California's infamous John Muir Trail section is considered more challenging. But for those with the skills and desire, the hike from Stevens Pass to Rainy P is also one of the PCTs most rewarding. Wild, rugged and stunning, this section passes through two wilderness areas and a National Park, allowing hikers to experience the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest untarnished by civilization. " At the end of the portion we run we are going to spend a night in a super cool off the grid town you can only access by boat or plane and then leave via seaplane. So yeah...those are the deets I can share as of now. VERY cool adventure! Have you read Wild by Cheryl Strayed? Yes ma'am! In like 2.5 days. It was a great book (although I felt the last couple weeks on the trail were rushed...) Looking forward to the movie. When I summited Adams a while back we encountered a couple of PCT thru-hikers. One of them accidentally left her hiking boots in the parking lot and we brought them home. Long story short we used our internet resources to figure out who they were, tracked them down and mailed the boots along to them. Ha! |
| 2014-11-06 2:47 PM in reply to: Asalzwed |
Champion 10550 Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors v.2 thr.3 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes considered) Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by Asalzwed Soooooo, I should probably fill you in on an adventure I am planning for the summer. More I should say I was tasked to make a plan by another BT-er (thebigb) if you don't know him. We met after running Boston last year. Anyhoo, we are going to run a section of the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail.) It's approximately 105 miles with 25K elevation gain (and loss.) We will do about 35 miles a day and camp on the trail at night. I've not decided whether we will run supported or unsupported. "There's no two ways about it: Section K is tough. In fact, only California's infamous John Muir Trail section is considered more challenging. But for those with the skills and desire, the hike from Stevens Pass to Rainy P is also one of the PCTs most rewarding. Wild, rugged and stunning, this section passes through two wilderness areas and a National Park, allowing hikers to experience the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest untarnished by civilization. " At the end of the portion we run we are going to spend a night in a super cool off the grid town you can only access by boat or plane and then leave via seaplane. So yeah...those are the deets I can share as of now. Seeing his FB posts I was wondering which one of you two came up with the idea?? I'm thinking you... That's going to be freakin' AH-MAY-ZING, but will this leave you time to train for the beer-mile championships??? Of course it was me. Who else thinks of crazy ideas like that. It's one thing to run a long way on a trail. Another to party in an off the grid town and fly out in a seaplane
I think they moved the beer mile to Dec. Not sure if that will be an annual thing. Would you and Tony host a humble miler Dec 2015? Dude - if you're coming to Austin (or anywhere in the near vicinity), you'd BEST be coming to stay with us! Besides, by that time we'll have this entirely too big house for the two of us with at least 3 extra rooms for people to crash in. WOOT! |
| 2014-11-06 2:49 PM in reply to: 4agoodlife |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors v.2 thr.3 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes considered) Originally posted by 4agoodlife Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by rrrunner Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by Asalzwed Soooooo, I should probably fill you in on an adventure I am planning for the summer. More I should say I was tasked to make a plan by another BT-er (thebigb) if you don't know him. We met after running Boston last year. Anyhoo, we are going to run a section of the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail.) It's approximately 105 miles with 25K elevation gain (and loss.) We will do about 35 miles a day and camp on the trail at night. I've not decided whether we will run supported or unsupported. "There's no two ways about it: Section K is tough. In fact, only California's infamous John Muir Trail section is considered more challenging. But for those with the skills and desire, the hike from Stevens Pass to Rainy P is also one of the PCTs most rewarding. Wild, rugged and stunning, this section passes through two wilderness areas and a National Park, allowing hikers to experience the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest untarnished by civilization. " At the end of the portion we run we are going to spend a night in a super cool off the grid town you can only access by boat or plane and then leave via seaplane. So yeah...those are the deets I can share as of now. That sounds incredible! I have a friend who is going to hike the Appalachian Trail next year. It should take about 5 months. In my various trips to NC this year I've hiked bits of the AT and some of it is so technical/hard/almost impassable it's a tough hike; there's no way I could run it. Is the section of the PCT you plan on running like that?! Yikes either way!! And I second Monica, don't forget about the beer mile Yeah, it's a very tough section. Of course there will be portions where we will have to walk/pick our way through the terrain. And there will be a lot of this:
That looks/sounds incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When you get to a spot like this you must put on your nun habit and run up the hill singing "the hills are alive". And, of course, you must do the arms outstretched spin. HAHAHA! K. We will be sure to get some video. Now we have a goal of our mission. This footage needs to happen. If the habit is too bulky to pack...
hmm, trying to figure out the shadow... |
| 2014-11-06 2:58 PM in reply to: Asalzwed |
Master 6595 Rio Rancho, NM | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors v.2 thr.3 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes considered) Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by melbo55 Originally posted by Asalzwed Soooooo, I should probably fill you in on an adventure I am planning for the summer. More I should say I was tasked to make a plan by another BT-er (thebigb) if you don't know him. We met after running Boston last year. Anyhoo, we are going to run a section of the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail.) It's approximately 105 miles with 25K elevation gain (and loss.) We will do about 35 miles a day and camp on the trail at night. I've not decided whether we will run supported or unsupported. "There's no two ways about it: Section K is tough. In fact, only California's infamous John Muir Trail section is considered more challenging. But for those with the skills and desire, the hike from Stevens Pass to Rainy P is also one of the PCTs most rewarding. Wild, rugged and stunning, this section passes through two wilderness areas and a National Park, allowing hikers to experience the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest untarnished by civilization. " At the end of the portion we run we are going to spend a night in a super cool off the grid town you can only access by boat or plane and then leave via seaplane. So yeah...those are the deets I can share as of now. VERY cool adventure! Have you read Wild by Cheryl Strayed? Yes ma'am! In like 2.5 days. It was a great book (although I felt the last couple weeks on the trail were rushed...) Looking forward to the movie. When I summited Adams a while back we encountered a couple of PCT thru-hikers. One of them accidentally left her hiking boots in the parking lot and we brought them home. Long story short we used our internet resources to figure out who they were, tracked them down and mailed the boots along to them. Ha! That's awesome! Ok, now HANDS has the Sound of Music stuck in my head AND I'm baffled by the mountain man's shadow. Sheesh. How's a girl to get any work done! |
| 2014-11-06 3:02 PM in reply to: Asalzwed |
Master 3870 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors v.2 thr.3 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes considered) Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by 4agoodlife Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by 4agoodlife Originally posted by Asalzwed Soooooo, I should probably fill you in on an adventure I am planning for the summer. More I should say I was tasked to make a plan by another BT-er (thebigb) if you don't know him. We met after running Boston last year. Anyhoo, we are going to run a section of the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail.) It's approximately 105 miles with 25K elevation gain (and loss.) We will do about 35 miles a day and camp on the trail at night. I've not decided whether we will run supported or unsupported. "There's no two ways about it: Section K is tough. In fact, only California's infamous John Muir Trail section is considered more challenging. But for those with the skills and desire, the hike from Stevens Pass to Rainy P is also one of the PCTs most rewarding. Wild, rugged and stunning, this section passes through two wilderness areas and a National Park, allowing hikers to experience the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest untarnished by civilization. " At the end of the portion we run we are going to spend a night in a super cool off the grid town you can only access by boat or plane and then leave via seaplane. So yeah...those are the deets I can share as of now. Wow! What a fantastic experience. You'll have some amazing pictures. I was quite envious of my cousin taking two weeks to solo hike John Muir Trail last year. He put together a beautiful slideshow. That is rad. The JMT is also on my list, with a summit of half dome and Whitney at the end. That area is so incredibly beautiful. I may or may not have to solo that. I would need to find a buddy that is 1 part endurance runner and one part mountaineer and I haven't found too many people who fit that. Night hiking Half Dome and waking to a sunrise over the Valley is one of the most beautifully uncomfortable experiences thus far in my life. Freaking cold even in middle of summer! The things 18yo camp counselors don't always think of when "planning" last-minute adventures. As one who is constantly at battle with my fear of heights, this might be the way to do it! Although, that whole going down part... The ascent/descent feels more like a wide slide, not a spine. You can focus on trail without getting too much of a feeling of being so high. Buuuut...the top has "diving boards" jutting out. A gymnast friend watched sunrise from one. No way. I stood well back from edge. It was dizzying enough lying on my stomach to look over, forget walking/crawling out on one of these...
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| 2014-11-06 3:05 PM in reply to: amd723 |
Master 3870 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors v.2 thr.3 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes considered) Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by 4agoodlife Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by rrrunner Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by Asalzwed Soooooo, I should probably fill you in on an adventure I am planning for the summer. More I should say I was tasked to make a plan by another BT-er (thebigb) if you don't know him. We met after running Boston last year. Anyhoo, we are going to run a section of the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail.) It's approximately 105 miles with 25K elevation gain (and loss.) We will do about 35 miles a day and camp on the trail at night. I've not decided whether we will run supported or unsupported. "There's no two ways about it: Section K is tough. In fact, only California's infamous John Muir Trail section is considered more challenging. But for those with the skills and desire, the hike from Stevens Pass to Rainy P is also one of the PCTs most rewarding. Wild, rugged and stunning, this section passes through two wilderness areas and a National Park, allowing hikers to experience the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest untarnished by civilization. " At the end of the portion we run we are going to spend a night in a super cool off the grid town you can only access by boat or plane and then leave via seaplane. So yeah...those are the deets I can share as of now. That sounds incredible! I have a friend who is going to hike the Appalachian Trail next year. It should take about 5 months. In my various trips to NC this year I've hiked bits of the AT and some of it is so technical/hard/almost impassable it's a tough hike; there's no way I could run it. Is the section of the PCT you plan on running like that?! Yikes either way!! And I second Monica, don't forget about the beer mile Yeah, it's a very tough section. Of course there will be portions where we will have to walk/pick our way through the terrain. And there will be a lot of this:
That looks/sounds incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When you get to a spot like this you must put on your nun habit and run up the hill singing "the hills are alive". And, of course, you must do the arms outstretched spin. HAHAHA! K. We will be sure to get some video. Now we have a goal of our mission. This footage needs to happen. If the habit is too bulky to pack...
hmm, trying to figure out the shadow... "The hills are alive"? |
| 2014-11-06 3:10 PM in reply to: 4agoodlife |
Master 6595 Rio Rancho, NM | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors v.2 thr.3 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes considered) Originally posted by 4agoodlife Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by 4agoodlife Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by 4agoodlife Originally posted by Asalzwed Soooooo, I should probably fill you in on an adventure I am planning for the summer. More I should say I was tasked to make a plan by another BT-er (thebigb) if you don't know him. We met after running Boston last year. Anyhoo, we are going to run a section of the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail.) It's approximately 105 miles with 25K elevation gain (and loss.) We will do about 35 miles a day and camp on the trail at night. I've not decided whether we will run supported or unsupported. "There's no two ways about it: Section K is tough. In fact, only California's infamous John Muir Trail section is considered more challenging. But for those with the skills and desire, the hike from Stevens Pass to Rainy P is also one of the PCTs most rewarding. Wild, rugged and stunning, this section passes through two wilderness areas and a National Park, allowing hikers to experience the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest untarnished by civilization. " At the end of the portion we run we are going to spend a night in a super cool off the grid town you can only access by boat or plane and then leave via seaplane. So yeah...those are the deets I can share as of now. Wow! What a fantastic experience. You'll have some amazing pictures. I was quite envious of my cousin taking two weeks to solo hike John Muir Trail last year. He put together a beautiful slideshow. That is rad. The JMT is also on my list, with a summit of half dome and Whitney at the end. That area is so incredibly beautiful. I may or may not have to solo that. I would need to find a buddy that is 1 part endurance runner and one part mountaineer and I haven't found too many people who fit that. Night hiking Half Dome and waking to a sunrise over the Valley is one of the most beautifully uncomfortable experiences thus far in my life. Freaking cold even in middle of summer! The things 18yo camp counselors don't always think of when "planning" last-minute adventures. As one who is constantly at battle with my fear of heights, this might be the way to do it! Although, that whole going down part... The ascent/descent feels more like a wide slide, not a spine. You can focus on trail without getting too much of a feeling of being so high. Buuuut...the top has "diving boards" jutting out. A gymnast friend watched sunrise from one. No way. I stood well back from edge. It was dizzying enough lying on my stomach to look over, forget walking/crawling out on one of these...
Glad I'm not the only one who does that! |
| 2014-11-06 3:14 PM in reply to: melbo55 |
Master 6595 Rio Rancho, NM | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors v.2 thr.3 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes considered) Originally posted by melbo55 Originally posted by rrrunner I was downtown today and decided to share some of the beauty that is Santa Fe... One picture is of the Disctrict Court building, obviously newly built. The other is the Palace of the Governors, built as the government building in the 1600's when Santa Fe was the capital of the Spanish colony Nuevo Mexico. Love the old, the new is, well, just new. Funny, the newness of the District Court building is what got me thinking about the contrast. It has hands-free everything and is so new and shiny. Not to be confused with most of the buildings in Santa Fe that were built... sometime in the last 400 years and when you go in them you hope you don't break anything. |
| 2014-11-06 3:27 PM in reply to: rrrunner |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors v.2 thr.3 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes considered) Originally posted by rrrunner Originally posted by 4agoodlife Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by 4agoodlife Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by 4agoodlife Originally posted by Asalzwed Soooooo, I should probably fill you in on an adventure I am planning for the summer. More I should say I was tasked to make a plan by another BT-er (thebigb) if you don't know him. We met after running Boston last year. Anyhoo, we are going to run a section of the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail.) It's approximately 105 miles with 25K elevation gain (and loss.) We will do about 35 miles a day and camp on the trail at night. I've not decided whether we will run supported or unsupported. "There's no two ways about it: Section K is tough. In fact, only California's infamous John Muir Trail section is considered more challenging. But for those with the skills and desire, the hike from Stevens Pass to Rainy P is also one of the PCTs most rewarding. Wild, rugged and stunning, this section passes through two wilderness areas and a National Park, allowing hikers to experience the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest untarnished by civilization. " At the end of the portion we run we are going to spend a night in a super cool off the grid town you can only access by boat or plane and then leave via seaplane. So yeah...those are the deets I can share as of now. Wow! What a fantastic experience. You'll have some amazing pictures. I was quite envious of my cousin taking two weeks to solo hike John Muir Trail last year. He put together a beautiful slideshow. That is rad. The JMT is also on my list, with a summit of half dome and Whitney at the end. That area is so incredibly beautiful. I may or may not have to solo that. I would need to find a buddy that is 1 part endurance runner and one part mountaineer and I haven't found too many people who fit that. Night hiking Half Dome and waking to a sunrise over the Valley is one of the most beautifully uncomfortable experiences thus far in my life. Freaking cold even in middle of summer! The things 18yo camp counselors don't always think of when "planning" last-minute adventures. As one who is constantly at battle with my fear of heights, this might be the way to do it! Although, that whole going down part... The ascent/descent feels more like a wide slide, not a spine. You can focus on trail without getting too much of a feeling of being so high. Buuuut...the top has "diving boards" jutting out. A gymnast friend watched sunrise from one. No way. I stood well back from edge. It was dizzying enough lying on my stomach to look over, forget walking/crawling out on one of these...
Glad I'm not the only one who does that! Oh man, you guys would die if you could see me. As I mentioned, I am pretty scared of heights. But I don't let it get in my way so...I just look ridiculous. All four, stomach crawling...whatever. I am not above it. |
| 2014-11-06 3:41 PM in reply to: 4agoodlife |
Master 3870 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors v.2 thr.3 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes considered) Thanks for the book reminder! I knew I had one on my list that I was forgetting. Lots of reading time lately: Into the Wild, Gone Girl, Dark Places, The White Princess. hmmmm...and a couple murder mysteries I went through really fast. |
| 2014-11-06 3:45 PM in reply to: 4agoodlife |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors v.2 thr.3 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes considered) Originally posted by 4agoodlife Thanks for the book reminder! I knew I had one on my list that I was forgetting. Lots of reading time lately: Into the Wild, Gone Girl, Dark Places, The White Princess. hmmmm...and a couple murder mysteries I went through really fast. Ohhh man. Into the Wild. Jon Krakauer changed my life. |
| 2014-11-06 3:47 PM in reply to: 0 |
Master 3870 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors v.2 thr.3 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes considered) HA! I'm not deathly afraid, but I have a HEALTHY respect. Of course, I married a guy who jumped out of planes...with or without a chute attached. Guess what he does when we go hiking and the kids want to see something over the edge. Whatever you guess, you're probably right. Edited by 4agoodlife 2014-11-06 4:04 PM |
| 2014-11-06 3:53 PM in reply to: rrrunner |
Member 2689 Denver, CO | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors v.2 thr.3 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes considered) Originally posted by rrrunner Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by melbo55 Originally posted by Asalzwed Soooooo, I should probably fill you in on an adventure I am planning for the summer. More I should say I was tasked to make a plan by another BT-er (thebigb) if you don't know him. We met after running Boston last year. Anyhoo, we are going to run a section of the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail.) It's approximately 105 miles with 25K elevation gain (and loss.) We will do about 35 miles a day and camp on the trail at night. I've not decided whether we will run supported or unsupported. "There's no two ways about it: Section K is tough. In fact, only California's infamous John Muir Trail section is considered more challenging. But for those with the skills and desire, the hike from Stevens Pass to Rainy P is also one of the PCTs most rewarding. Wild, rugged and stunning, this section passes through two wilderness areas and a National Park, allowing hikers to experience the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest untarnished by civilization. " At the end of the portion we run we are going to spend a night in a super cool off the grid town you can only access by boat or plane and then leave via seaplane. So yeah...those are the deets I can share as of now. VERY cool adventure! Have you read Wild by Cheryl Strayed? Yes ma'am! In like 2.5 days. It was a great book (although I felt the last couple weeks on the trail were rushed...) Looking forward to the movie. When I summited Adams a while back we encountered a couple of PCT thru-hikers. One of them accidentally left her hiking boots in the parking lot and we brought them home. Long story short we used our internet resources to figure out who they were, tracked them down and mailed the boots along to them. Ha! That's awesome! Ok, now HANDS has the Sound of Music stuck in my head AND I'm baffled by the mountain man's shadow. Sheesh. How's a girl to get any work done! +1. This is WAY more entertaining than the other stuff I need to do. I may have to resort to turning off the internet. |
| 2014-11-06 3:55 PM in reply to: laffinrock |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors v.2 thr.3 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes considered) Originally posted by laffinrock Originally posted by rrrunner Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by melbo55 Originally posted by Asalzwed Soooooo, I should probably fill you in on an adventure I am planning for the summer. More I should say I was tasked to make a plan by another BT-er (thebigb) if you don't know him. We met after running Boston last year. Anyhoo, we are going to run a section of the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail.) It's approximately 105 miles with 25K elevation gain (and loss.) We will do about 35 miles a day and camp on the trail at night. I've not decided whether we will run supported or unsupported. "There's no two ways about it: Section K is tough. In fact, only California's infamous John Muir Trail section is considered more challenging. But for those with the skills and desire, the hike from Stevens Pass to Rainy P is also one of the PCTs most rewarding. Wild, rugged and stunning, this section passes through two wilderness areas and a National Park, allowing hikers to experience the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest untarnished by civilization. " At the end of the portion we run we are going to spend a night in a super cool off the grid town you can only access by boat or plane and then leave via seaplane. So yeah...those are the deets I can share as of now. VERY cool adventure! Have you read Wild by Cheryl Strayed? Yes ma'am! In like 2.5 days. It was a great book (although I felt the last couple weeks on the trail were rushed...) Looking forward to the movie. When I summited Adams a while back we encountered a couple of PCT thru-hikers. One of them accidentally left her hiking boots in the parking lot and we brought them home. Long story short we used our internet resources to figure out who they were, tracked them down and mailed the boots along to them. Ha! That's awesome! Ok, now HANDS has the Sound of Music stuck in my head AND I'm baffled by the mountain man's shadow. Sheesh. How's a girl to get any work done! +1. This is WAY more entertaining than the other stuff I need to do. I may have to resort to turning off the internet. shadow(s) |
| 2014-11-06 3:56 PM in reply to: Asalzwed |
Master 3870 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors v.2 thr.3 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes considered) Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by 4agoodlife Thanks for the book reminder! I knew I had one on my list that I was forgetting. Lots of reading time lately: Into the Wild, Gone Girl, Dark Places, The White Princess. hmmmm...and a couple murder mysteries I went through really fast. Ohhh man. Into the Wild. Jon Krakauer changed my life. He did some amazing research for that book. Loved the connections to the other men's stories. I put Where Men Win Glory on my list because we do the Pat Tillman Run, but I've never looked into his story more than what's been in the media. |
| 2014-11-06 3:58 PM in reply to: 4agoodlife |
Master 6595 Rio Rancho, NM | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors v.2 thr.3 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes considered) Originally posted by 4agoodlife HA! I'm not deathly afraid, but I have a HEALTHY respect. Of course, I married a guy who jumped out of planes...with or without a chute attached. Guess what he does when we go hiking and the kids want to see something over the edge? Whatever you guess, you're probably right. I don't even like it when my "kids" get close to the edge. Here is DS2 torturing me by hanging over the edge in Moab... (D Moab.JPG) Attachments ---------------- D Moab.JPG (136KB - 1 downloads) |
| 2014-11-06 4:01 PM in reply to: 4agoodlife |
Member 2689 Denver, CO | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors v.2 thr.3 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes considered) Originally posted by 4agoodlife Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by 4agoodlife Thanks for the book reminder! I knew I had one on my list that I was forgetting. Lots of reading time lately: Into the Wild, Gone Girl, Dark Places, The White Princess. hmmmm...and a couple murder mysteries I went through really fast. Ohhh man. Into the Wild. Jon Krakauer changed my life. He did some amazing research for that book. Loved the connections to the other men's stories. I put Where Men Win Glory on my list because we do the Pat Tillman Run, but I've never looked into his story more than what's been in the media. That book is really good. |
| 2014-11-06 4:02 PM in reply to: 4agoodlife |
Master 3870 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors v.2 thr.3 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes considered) |
| 2014-11-06 4:11 PM in reply to: 0 |
Master 3870 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors v.2 thr.3 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes considered) Originally posted by rrrunner Originally posted by 4agoodlife HA! I'm not deathly afraid, but I have a HEALTHY respect. Of course, I married a guy who jumped out of planes...with or without a chute attached. Guess what he does when we go hiking and the kids want to see something over the edge? Whatever you guess, you're probably right. I don't even like it when my "kids" get close to the edge. Here is DS2 torturing me by hanging over the edge in Moab... hehehe...why do they do such things to us? Edited by 4agoodlife 2014-11-06 4:16 PM |
| 2014-11-06 10:40 PM in reply to: laffinrock |
Master 3870 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors v.2 thr.3 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes considered) Originally posted by laffinrock Nice to hear. I'm ocd about finishing a book I start. agoodlife Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by 4agoodlife Thanks for the book reminder! I knew I had one on my list that I was forgetting. Lots of reading time lately: Into the Wild, Gone Girl, Dark Places, The White Princess. hmmmm...and a couple murder mysteries I went through really fast. Ohhh man. Into the Wild. Jon Krakauer changed my life. He did some amazing research for that book. Loved the connections to the other men's stories. I put Where Men Win Glory on my list because we do the Pat Tillman Run, but I've never looked into his story more than what's been in the media. That book is really good.  |
| 2014-11-07 7:46 AM in reply to: 4agoodlife |
| Master 10208 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors v.2 thr.3 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes considered) A Walk In The Woods by Bill Bryson was a fun one for the Appalachian Trail. I haven't really hiked it, just been up to Mount Washington area where it goes right by. Hikes up to the top there will average 1,000 ft of ascending per mile, so yeah, it can be tough. Definitely still hiking though, not actually climbing things. The NE area really goes with "the shortest distance between two points is a straight line" philosophy. No switchbacks anywhere. I did ok with it, but can be hard for others. |
| 2014-11-07 8:04 AM in reply to: 4agoodlife |
| Master 10208 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors v.2 thr.3 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes considered) Originally posted by 4agoodlife Originally posted by rrrunner Originally posted by 4agoodlife HA! I'm not deathly afraid, but I have a HEALTHY respect. Of course, I married a guy who jumped out of planes...with or without a chute attached. Guess what he does when we go hiking and the kids want to see something over the edge? Whatever you guess, you're probably right. I don't even like it when my "kids" get close to the edge. Here is DS2 torturing me by hanging over the edge in Moab... hehehe...why do they do such things to us? My brother would walk right up to edge and lean out over to look down. On stuff like that diving board one too. Even the ones with snow hanging out. Our mother "loved" it. |
| 2014-11-07 10:02 AM in reply to: 4agoodlife |
| Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors v.2 thr.3 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes considered) Originally posted by 4agoodlife Originally posted by laffinrock Nice to hear. I'm ocd about finishing a book I start. agoodlife Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by 4agoodlife Thanks for the book reminder! I knew I had one on my list that I was forgetting. Lots of reading time lately: Into the Wild, Gone Girl, Dark Places, The White Princess. hmmmm...and a couple murder mysteries I went through really fast. Ohhh man. Into the Wild. Jon Krakauer changed my life. He did some amazing research for that book. Loved the connections to the other men's stories. I put Where Men Win Glory on my list because we do the Pat Tillman Run, but I've never looked into his story more than what's been in the media. That book is really good. Me too. I've been slogging, and I do mean slogging, through a book the past few months. Yes, that's right, months. Normally a good book wouldn't last a week or two, but this beast... I've been on a cycling stories kick, and really enjoyed reading Pro Cycling on $10 a Day by Phil Gaimon, so when I finished that, I moved on to the story of Jacques Antequil: Sex, Lies and Handlebar Tape. It is killing me, but I refuse to quit and just set it aside! I'm not quite halfway through. |
| 2014-11-07 10:20 AM in reply to: melbo55 |
Member 2689 Denver, CO | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors v.2 thr.3 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes considered) Originally posted by melbo55 Originally posted by 4agoodlife Originally posted by laffinrock Nice to hear. I'm ocd about finishing a book I start. agoodlife Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by 4agoodlife Thanks for the book reminder! I knew I had one on my list that I was forgetting. Lots of reading time lately: Into the Wild, Gone Girl, Dark Places, The White Princess. hmmmm...and a couple murder mysteries I went through really fast. Ohhh man. Into the Wild. Jon Krakauer changed my life. He did some amazing research for that book. Loved the connections to the other men's stories. I put Where Men Win Glory on my list because we do the Pat Tillman Run, but I've never looked into his story more than what's been in the media. That book is really good. Me too. I've been slogging, and I do mean slogging, through a book the past few months. Yes, that's right, months. Normally a good book wouldn't last a week or two, but this beast... I've been on a cycling stories kick, and really enjoyed reading Pro Cycling on $10 a Day by Phil Gaimon, so when I finished that, I moved on to the story of Jacques Antequil: Sex, Lies and Handlebar Tape. It is killing me, but I refuse to quit and just set it aside! I'm not quite halfway through. I've been thinking about reading that. I read his Velonews blog and he's pretty entertaining. |
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