Going away? Post so here!

Author: bkev
Date: 6-Aug-2009, 12:17 AM

Author: bkev
Time: 6-Aug-2009 12:17 AM
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Didn't wanna act like I was super duper important, so I made a general thread that could be used by others, just in case they're going on a trip and feel like alerting everyone else. Ya know, just so people don't go "WHERE'S SO-AND-SO?"

Just lettin yall know that I'm going away for 2 weeks at Philmont, scout ranch in New Mexico. Backpacking at least 66 miles, will return on the 19th. Cya then dudes and dudettes!

A Goon in a Gaggle of 'em

Author: Gaffer Tape
Time: 6-Aug-2009 1:57 AM
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Actually, I'm glad you made this thread. A couple of years ago, it was in vogue for unhappy members to post their own "I'm Leaving" threads that would undoubtedly draw ridicule from other forum members. It always made me worried that people would be unable to just say, "Hey, I have to go somewhere," without drawing comparions to those. Now we have this, and all is right with the world.

There is no lingerie in space…

C3PX said: Gaffer is like that hot girl in high school that you think you have a chance with even though she is way out of your league because she is sweet and not a stuck up bitch who pretends you don’t exist… then one day you spot her making out with some skinny twerp, only on second glance you realize it is the goth girl who always sits in the back of class; at that moment it dawns on you why she is never seen hanging off the arm of any of the jocks… and you realize, damn, she really is unobtainable after all. Not that that is going to stop you from dreaming… Only in this case, Gaffer is actually a guy.

Author: vbangle
Time: 6-Aug-2009 2:02 AM
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bkev said:
Didn't wanna act like I was super duper important, so I made a general thread that could be used by others, just in case they're going on a trip and feel like alerting everyone else. Ya know, just so people don't go "WHERE'S SO-AND-SO?"

Just lettin yall know that I'm going away for 2 weeks at Philmont, scout ranch in New Mexico. Backpacking at least 66 miles, will return on the 19th. Cya then dudes and dudettes!

Make sure you have a snake bite kit and sunscreen, its going to be a hot one...

I love everybody. Lets all smoke some reefer and chill. Hug and kisses for everybody.

Author: FanFiltration
Time: 6-Aug-2009 2:49 AM (Edited)
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bkev said:
Didn't wanna act like I was super duper important, so I made a general thread that could be used by others, just in case they're going on a trip and feel like alerting everyone else. Ya know, just so people don't go "WHERE'S SO-AND-SO?"

Just lettin yall know that I'm going away for 2 weeks at Philmont, scout ranch in New Mexico. Backpacking at least 66 miles, will return on the 19th. Cya then dudes and dudettes!

Hey, have a blast! I did that August hike when my troupe went to Philmont 19 years ago! It's a great place. Don't forget to bring lots of GORP, and take lots of photos.

“First feel fear, then get angry. Then go with your life into the fight.” - Bill Mollison

Author: C3PX
Time: 6-Aug-2009 4:32 AM
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Once, I disappeared from this forum for three months, and nobody missed me or said, "Hey, where is ol' 3PX these days? I really miss that wonderful guy! Sure is dull around here without 'em."

Kind of put things into perspective for me, and let me know where I really stand. ;)

"Every time Warb sighs, an angel falls into a vat of mapel syrup." - Gaffer Tape

Author: Arnie.d
Time: 6-Aug-2009 5:47 AM (Edited)
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C3PX said:
Once, I disappeared from this forum for three months, and nobody missed me or said, "Hey, where is ol' 3PX these days? I really miss that wonderful guy! Sure is dull around here without 'em."

Kind of put things into perspective for me, and let me know where I really stand. ;)

LOL. Don't be to hard on yourself. :D It's a big step from wondering were someone went to actually asking in a thread. I'm sure a lot of people missed you.

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Author: Gaffer Tape
Time: 6-Aug-2009 11:16 AM (Edited)
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C3PX said:
Once, I disappeared from this forum for three months, and nobody missed me or said, "Hey, where is ol' 3PX these days? I really miss that wonderful guy! Sure is dull around here without 'em."

Kind of put things into perspective for me, and let me know where I really stand. ;)

Wait. Who are you again?

There is no lingerie in space…

C3PX said: Gaffer is like that hot girl in high school that you think you have a chance with even though she is way out of your league because she is sweet and not a stuck up bitch who pretends you don’t exist… then one day you spot her making out with some skinny twerp, only on second glance you realize it is the goth girl who always sits in the back of class; at that moment it dawns on you why she is never seen hanging off the arm of any of the jocks… and you realize, damn, she really is unobtainable after all. Not that that is going to stop you from dreaming… Only in this case, Gaffer is actually a guy.

Author: C3PX
Time: 6-Aug-2009 7:09 PM (Edited)
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Gaffer Tape said:
Wait. Who are you again?

Heh heh. Like I said, it is good to know where you stand. :)

Arnie.d said:
I'm sure a lot of people missed you.

Awww. You made me feel all warm and fuzzy.

"Every time Warb sighs, an angel falls into a vat of mapel syrup." - Gaffer Tape

Author: PSYCHO_DAYV
Time: 6-Aug-2009 9:00 PM
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LIKE A PEACH ON A WARM SUMMER DAY? :P

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Author: FanFiltration
Time: 8-Aug-2009 11:47 PM
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MAY DAY: "Wow, what a view"

MAX ZORIN: "To a Kill"

I'll be back in a little over a week. Bye!

“First feel fear, then get angry. Then go with your life into the fight.” - Bill Mollison

Author: BOBA FETT'S WIFE
Time: 10-Aug-2009 9:44 AM
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Im going to Tesco's later for the weekly shopping.

Author: Anchorhead
Time: 10-Aug-2009 2:28 PM
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bkev said:
Just lettin yall know that I'm going away for 2 weeks at Philmont, scout ranch in New Mexico. Backpacking at least 66 miles, will return on the 19th. Cya then dudes and dudettes!

Great stuff, kid. I spent many summers in the 1970s at El Rancho Cima in the Texas hill country. The Explorer post I was part of was big on Philmont. Hope you really soaked it in, man. Those experiences last a lifetime.

Plus - The Tooth is about a thousand times more awesome than sitting behind a computer.

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Author: bkev
Time: 20-Aug-2009 12:55 PM
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Yeah, I had a BLAST! I did a lot better on the hiking than I thought I would. But boy, do I have stories to tell! If anyone's interested that is.

The Tooth, unfortunately, was a letdown. The one day they get "typical" August weather (fog and more fog) is the day we go for the sunrise. Cool to see all the ladybugs, though - and I lost my flashlight to the Tooth! Heh.

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Author: Anchorhead
Time: 22-Aug-2009 4:19 AM
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Did you sew the bull's tail over your shoulder?

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Author: bkev
Time: 22-Aug-2009 2:01 PM
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Nope, I didn't even know that was part of a single program. Probably not on my itinerary.

Sounds like it could've been fun though...

A Goon in a Gaggle of 'em

Author: Anchorhead
Time: 22-Aug-2009 10:42 PM
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bkev said:
Nope, I didn't even know that was part of a single program.

It's not a program, and you can still do it. It's the tradition of sewing the Philmont patch onto the red Jac-Shirt. If you've hicked over the ridge, you sew the patch in such a way that the bull's tail is over the shoulder seam.

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Author: bkev
Time: 23-Aug-2009 12:05 AM
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They didn't even tell us about that... shame, as I DEFINITELY would have done that. However, I did get my boots & nalgene branded - so that was kind of cool.

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Author: Sluggo
Time: 23-Aug-2009 12:30 AM
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Very cool, bkev. I always wanted to hike Philmont. We did a week long camp in the Grand Tetons, which absolutely was amazing. Man, I need to go back there.

Author: negative1
Time: 27-Aug-2009 6:06 PM
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remind me never to leave this board

for awhile, unless i tell someone (sheeeshhhhhhhhhhh)..

i thought i was trying to get away from my parents,

but it looks like i can't escape!!!!!

be seeing you

[no GOUT in CED?-> GOUT CED]

Author: vbangle
Time: 27-Aug-2009 6:18 PM
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negative1 said:
remind me never to leave this board

for awhile, unless i tell someone (sheeeshhhhhhhhhhh)..

i thought i was trying to get away from my parents,

but it looks like i can't escape!!!!!

be seeing you

+1

WTF?

I love everybody. Lets all smoke some reefer and chill. Hug and kisses for everybody.

Author: C3PX
Time: 27-Aug-2009 8:30 PM
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negative1 said:
remind me never to leave this board

for awhile, unless i tell someone (sheeeshhhhhhhhhhh)..

i thought i was trying to get away from my parents,

but it looks like i can't escape!!!!!

be seeing you

+1

C3PX has become confused.

"Every time Warb sighs, an angel falls into a vat of mapel syrup." - Gaffer Tape

Author: negative1
Time: 28-Aug-2009 2:19 PM
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you need to read the 35mm preservation thread.

i got a lot of flack for 'disappearing' from this board

for several months..

i didn't think it was that big of a deal..

but a lot of people slammed me and my personal

life, because i hadn't commented lately..

that's all..

be seeing you

[no GOUT in CED?-> GOUT CED]

Author: Anchorhead
Time: 19-Sep-2009 9:59 PM
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In keeping with the spirit of Bkev's original idea; After an early morning ride in the twisties, I'm back home to help the house sitter settle in, then I'm off to Napa for a week of tasting & relaxation. Back on the 28th.

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Author: C3PX
Time: 19-Sep-2009 10:35 PM
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Have a good trip, Anchorhead. Safe travels.

"Every time Warb sighs, an angel falls into a vat of mapel syrup." - Gaffer Tape

Author: Anchorhead
Time: 28-Sep-2009 1:34 PM
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Hey man, thanks for the well wishes. It was a great trip. Tasted some fantastic wines and took a few days to drive into the Redwood National Forest. It was like going to church. A picture or two later in the week. Have some catching up to do.

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