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T4T Swimmers Tryout
In a the first part of a 3 part hiking adventure, the mystical RR will be leading this journey. Please pick a favoured date and our tour director (new T4T spot we need a volunteer for, comes with free name tag maybe) will keep you appraised of trip detail and itenerary.
August, hot days warm nights...sticky humid...swimming near the end of the day recommended
Aug 14
Aug 15
Aug 21
Aug 22
Aug 28
Aug 29
so...votes for :chicken: , do they indicate can't commit?
I voted chicken - and it kinda means I can't commit/Can't spend a vacation day on it. My vacation days aren't really mine anymore with the 2 kids. I do get a couple "My" vacation days, but I already spent most of them on ski trips, and need to save the rest for ski trips. It's one of the few things I do that the family can't really enjoy with me... YET.
Actually - I think I'm gonna be taking Anna skiing a bunch of times this year. INstead of doing the lesson thing, I'm just taking her. I think the lessons for kids that age for parents who don't know how to ski... seeing as I do, I can teach her myself at this point. After I get her turning I'm sure she'll reach a level where lessons will be good for her again. (And a great time for daddy to go into the trees)
M@
SkiStooge
07-13-2004, 08:27 PM
Still love the chicken. And Idon't even know how to swim! (True)
Justin
07-14-2004, 10:08 AM
Actually - I think I'm gonna be taking Anna skiing a bunch of times this year. INstead of doing the lesson thing, I'm just taking her. I think the lessons for kids that age for parents who don't know how to ski... seeing as I do, I can teach her myself at this point. After I get her turning I'm sure she'll reach a level where lessons will be good for her again. (And a great time for daddy to go into the trees)
M@
I never did the lesson thing. I have vivid memorys of skiing between my fathers legs (and falling :eek: ) poor guy. It's reat to start 'em young. After a while moving/walking/ and simply getting around on skis really just becomes second nature...plus little kids look funny when they ski :p
el-bagr
07-14-2004, 10:51 AM
I might go swimming tonight ... in the icy North Atlantic ... but given the weather, I doubt anyone will join me.
Slightly on topic, it's been a tough summer for surfing. Summer always sucks worst (flattest), but this one has been cold to boot.
I might go swimming tonight ... in the icy North Atlantic ... but given the weather, I doubt anyone will join me.
Slightly on topic, it's been a tough summer for surfing. Summer always sucks worst (flattest), but this one has been cold to boot.
Funilly enough, the water at Meat Cove on the northern tip of Cape Bretton is reasonably warm...love that Gulf Stream!
elwood
07-14-2004, 06:40 PM
Cold water? I was skiing in Lake Bomoseen the other day, it was as warm as ssip...
No surfing though Bagr...just wakeboarding...
skicdave
07-14-2004, 07:33 PM
Make the hike in the Adirondacks and we're in! Kate and I just got back from the ADK, and will be returning on Friday as well as twice in August, and probably labour day weekend and Canuck Tnx Give weekend.
Actually here I am on July 11th doing a heel click on the shores of Upper Saranac Lake with what we think was Whiteface in the background. The quick way up!...
http://timefortuckerman.com/members/skicdave/heelclickoveruppersaranac.jpg
Unfortunately the TMC :teardrop: isn't too adapted to the White's due to all those brutel 'hills'.
Skilasnow
07-14-2004, 11:43 PM
major rep for the air! Nice one Dave!
Skilasnow
07-14-2004, 11:44 PM
You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to skicdave again
el-bagr
07-15-2004, 10:06 AM
http://timefortuckerman.com/photopost/data/628/209PICT0041_-_Howe_Brook-med.JPG
Not as practiced an image as SkicD's, but I'm working on it.
July 3, Baxter State Park
ski&ride
07-20-2004, 10:22 AM
Just bumping this up, to see if hiking plans are still in the works.
Affix Snow
07-20-2004, 12:21 PM
Make the hike in the Adirondacks and we're in! Kate and I just got back from the ADK, and will be returning on Friday as well as twice in August, and probably labour day weekend and Canuck Tnx Give weekend.
I agree w/ Dave. Make it the Adirondacks and im in. Ill be up there this weekend July 24 to whenever i feel like going home. Also, If anyone is gonna be in the High Peaks or surrounding area, or wants to come ANYTIME, let me know! I got a place to stay and Lake Placid has some nice bars/beer...UBU ALE!
Dave
ski&ride
07-20-2004, 01:19 PM
I'm in the ADKS Aug. 13-15. I'm hoping to hike up Whiteface if time allows. I'm definately doing some top-rope rock climbing w/ friends, and mountain biking. We'll be staying in Wilmington.
ski&ride
Cool beans...a Daks trip seems to be heading up the running....Whiteface? Other candidates?
the 14th is leading...ski&ride, forget the chalk and all that nasty rope stuff ;) Bring your buds and...lets all go for a walk in the hills
elwood
07-20-2004, 01:34 PM
Other candidates?
Marcy!
Marcy!
Mercy!....
Merci....
:atwork: :badwords: tuning into :Penguin: food
Affix Snow
07-20-2004, 03:05 PM
Daks trip!
I'll be up there Aug13-15 as well.
Ski&Ride, where in Wilmington you staying? My House is in Jay, but actually closer to wilmington than the actual town of Jay. Maybe a 5min drive to Wilmington, give or take.
I agree w/ RR, ditch the ropes and lets take a walk through the woods! Maybe we can get Elwood to take the ferry over from Burlington and hike too. Or anyone else for that matter.
Whiteface is one of my favorites. Especially if it is really muddy and there are alot of tourists up top in khakis and sandals. Not that the tourists would get muddy, but WE will and the looks on there faces are priceless. Especially when you get near them. HA hA hA :D
Lets go hike.
skicdave
07-20-2004, 03:21 PM
Figures... We are there Aug 7-12 and then Aug 18-22 so just miss yah. :rolleyes:
ski&ride
07-20-2004, 03:24 PM
I'm up for ditching the ropes for a day if we get a group hike going! And it's not too far a drive from Burlington, for the VT folks.
Affix, I don't have the actual addy yet, but I know it's "at the foot of spectacular Whiteface Mountain, amid the high peaks of the Adirondacks and just 10 miles from Lake Placid"...according to the house rental website. I can PM you (& RR??) where I'll be, once I get more details.
ski&ride
ski&ride
07-20-2004, 03:27 PM
Figures... We are there Aug 7-12 and then Aug 18-22 so just miss yah. :rolleyes:
:doh:
Major bummer! Wish you could reschedule. :(
ski&ride
Ispoiler
07-20-2004, 04:04 PM
I am long over do for a weekend of hiking. Whiteface would be fun, I have never been in that area during the summer.
Affix Snow
07-20-2004, 04:17 PM
I'm up for ditching the ropes for a day if we get a group hike going! And it's not too far a drive from Burlington, for the VT folks.
Affix, I don't have the actual addy yet, but I know it's "at the foot of spectacular Whiteface Mountain, amid the high peaks of the Adirondacks and just 10 miles from Lake Placid"...according to the house rental website. I can PM you (& RR??) where I'll be, once I get more details.
ski&ride
Good to hear!
A hike it is!
Let me know when the time gets closer where your gonna be. There are alot of houses along that stretch of 86, if thats where it is. Id assume so, but whiteface is a huge mountain and i guess it could be ANYWHERE. Im around 10-15min from whiteface give or take.
Anyway, we should get a bunch of T4Ters. Maybe we could do one of those "Roll Call" thingies?
Ispoiler...you are from jersey right? I live outside Philly. If you are up for it, you could come up and crash at my house. Anyone else, the offer stands for you too.
Lets all not forget now!
:D :beer: :chicken:
mainwaring
07-20-2004, 06:02 PM
I'm in the ADKS Aug. 13-15. I'm hoping to hike up Whiteface if time allows. I'm definately doing some top-rope rock climbing w/ friends, and mountain biking. We'll be staying in Wilmington.
ski&ride
ski&ride,
a bit off topic, but what are you climbing in the daks? i was trying to convince a friend to try wallface, though i think an august timeframe may be a bit hot on the wall. from what i've read, this is also a pretty involved climb, any knowledge?
is the whiteface hike a lock 13-15th everyone/anyone?
ski&ride
07-20-2004, 06:22 PM
what are you climbing in the daks?
is the whiteface hike a lock 13-15th everyone/anyone?
To be honest, I don't know the name of where we climbed last year, but I imagine we'll go there again. It was about a 3/4 mike hike in. It's only about 100', but great for me, since I don't do it much. I'll email my friend Steve to ask where we were. He's originally from NY, & knows more technical places to climb too. This is where we were last year:
http://timefortuckerman.com/photopost/data/500/1087adks045-med.jpg
And my attempt: (my hair's pulled back but yes, I'm a chick. :) )
http://timefortuckerman.com/photopost/data/500/1087adks047-med.jpg
I think Whiteface is a pretty good possibility at this point, so make a mental note of it! :)
ski&ride
Wow---two degrees of seperation: LOL I'd know that jovial pair anywhere. Steve and I go way back...that's so hillarious. This had better work out...I'd really like to catch up with them. Mention me as Rob, from Melrose...
Justin
07-21-2004, 09:32 AM
Wow---two degrees of seperation: LOL I'd know that jovial pair anywhere. Steve and I go way back...that's so hillarious. This had better work out...I'd really like to catch up with them. Mention me as Rob, from Melrose...
My step mother is from Melsrose, her parents own the Health food store on main st.
Affix Snow
07-21-2004, 09:39 AM
Seen Gary Cherone latley?
Have him come take a hike w/ us.
ski&ride
07-21-2004, 10:29 AM
Wow---two degrees of seperation: LOL I'd know that jovial pair anywhere. Steve and I go way back...that's so hillarious. This had better work out...I'd really like to catch up with them. Mention me as Rob, from Melrose...
Small world! I wonder if I've met you once while climbing near the Stone Zoo area...trying to remember the name of those little cliffs...
You should come up and stay with us in August. Steve & L. have extra room as of lately.
Let's go hiking!
ski&ride
Ispoiler
07-21-2004, 11:07 AM
Yes I am from NJ Afix snow, floor space would be very cool. Thanks for the offer.
Affix Snow
07-21-2004, 11:18 AM
Yes I am from NJ Afix snow, floor space would be very cool. Thanks for the offer.
Cool.
If it will work for that weekend, let me know.
We can make arrangements when the time gets closer.
Dave
Seen Gary Cherone latley?
Have him come take a hike w/ us.
Sorry to say not. The man works too hard. I have an extra resource handy tomorrow, I'll ask then.
Ispoiler
07-21-2004, 01:47 PM
That weekend, or any weekend in August works for me. New job, so weekdays are out for the next month or so.
Small world! I wonder if I've met you once while climbing near the Stone Zoo area...trying to remember the name of those little cliffs...
You should come up and stay with us in August. Steve & L. have extra room as of lately.
Let's go hiking!
ski&ride
I wrote them into my guidebook..thanks!
Affix Snow
07-21-2004, 02:49 PM
That weekend, or any weekend in August works for me. New job, so weekdays are out for the next month or so.
Sounds good.
Keep me posted, ill keep you posted.
Ill be up the weekend before that too....debating staying up all week until the 14th-15th weekend we have been discussing. But ill let you know.
If anyone else wants to come, just drop a line.
Dave
Mrs RR is still recovering from her severe sprain and may look for alternate activities, probably cultural. That leaves yours truly looking to hitch a ride. Will share ga$ and can take a shift or two of the driving.
ski&ride
07-22-2004, 04:27 PM
Mrs RR is still recovering from her severe sprain and may look for alternate activities, probably cultural. That leaves yours truly looking to hitch a ride. Will share ga$ and can take a shift or two of the driving.
I may be able to help you out there. I'm just waiting to find out if my copilot is getting Friday Aug. 13 off from work, so we can plan a date / time of departure. What would your schedule be like? Could you make it up to Hudson, NH?
Sorry to hear about the Mrs's strain.
ski&ride
p.s. Will be travelling w/ german shepard as well, but plenty of room for all.
I may be able to help you out there. I'm just waiting to find out if my copilot is getting Friday Aug. 13 off from work, so we can plan a date / time of departure. What would your schedule be like? Could you make it up to Hudson, NH?
Sorry to hear about the Mrs's strain.
ski&ride
p.s. Will be travelling w/ german shepard as well, but plenty of room for all.
Hudson...sure. There use to be a nice bike race there. Competed a few times.
I'm on Vacay as of Noon today and will be incommunicado until Saturday PM Jul31. Between now and then:
I'll be climbing out of the Penacook Shelter probably through Tuesday. After that I'll be tramping about the Tripyramids, Mt. Kancamaugus and working some climbs on East Osceola. Harmonica Bules and maybe some Jazz will give away my position.
ski&ride
07-23-2004, 09:00 AM
RR,
I'll PM you with my cell #. I'll be away July 30-Aug 1 in N. Conway. Will be hiking too. Also watching the tail end of my friend's "sea to summit" race: It starts in Portsmouth, he canoes (or kayaks?) to Maine, bikes to Pinkham Notch, hikes / runs up to the summit! He trains like a fiend.
ski&ride
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