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Next, is to pull that PD 190 out of the closet and use it. Its been almost a year Marriage, new house, surgery........ Theres an ER nurse at one of the hospitals I frequent that was doing her graduation jump last week and hearing her talk about it has given me incentive to get back in the air...... ------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. -
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Moved, but still work there. Bought a house in Pine Mountain, about 20 miles west of Frazier Park (top of the grapevine). Still close to all that stuff and NOT living in the cesspool that Bakersfield is ------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. -
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Well, Mt. Pinos (thats PINOS) summit is 13 miles from my front door so I think I'll get some exploring in there for a start. This new house is surrounded by a gazillion miles of trails, so I can get lots of trail time in. Guy that went with us wants to jet ski to Catalina for the next adventure Im cool with the hiking thing myself. ------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. -
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Nope, no summit, and no dissapointment Storms that came in a couple weeks ago left enough snow here and there to make certain times of day a little slick on some parts of the trail. We spent the first night at Trailhead camp at the Portal, hiked up to Outpost camp and spent the night. Plan was to summit the second day but we got to the cables and with slick icy boots, inexperience and an attitude of no hurries no worries, we figured we'd call that good for this trip. Went back to camp and spent a night listening to freight train sounding 80 mile per hour winds barreling down the trail route (we were sheltered at camp). Even with no summit this trip, it was a freegin awesome experience. I learned quite a bit about what really is necessary, and whats just unnecessary weight as far as gear. Tested my physical abilities and that shits good for the soul! Oh, and its "pack it in, pack it out", so I got to experience crappin in a bag It was great fun
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Got to the cables, frozen solid, no cramp-ons. That last corner where the cables were broken was far enough for me. 3 nights on the mountain, what an experience!! Gonna do it a little earlier next year dropdeded ------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. -
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Did a bunch of jumps from his plane and then did an observer ride, THAT was fun!!! dropdeded ------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. -
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My first Hockey game was Sharks and I think Toronto, at the Cow Palace before they started playing there regularly. Lots of fights that night Went to quite a few games there, yet to check out the Tank though ------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. -
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Ayup ------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. -
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Now THAT shit is absolutely NOT allowed this trip, I get enough of that crap at work ------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. -
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Adam. http://adambluestone.blogspot.com/ ------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. -
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If you're just now getting ready, and the hike is two weeks away, you're waaay behind the preparation curve... Have fun, and enjoy the scenary. Most definately WAY behind But Im having fun Got me a date with Sport Chalet in the morning. ------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. -
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Been just above that third lake on a day hike, this one we have 3 day permits, so thats 2 nights on the mountain. Poles, Im still kinda debating but most likely gonna get em to see for myself. GREAT info so far and so much appreciated!!! ------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. -
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Theres a good outdoors store nearby and Im amazed at the huge selection of "just add water" meals and thats the route Im going. Using well worn in boots so no worries there... ------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. -
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Well, the Mount Whitney 4 day hike is a few weeks away and Im interested in YOUR must haves for serious hiking. Got the bear can (required, no tree's to hang stuff from), still got to food shop, thinking about some poles? Wondering whats best for blisters and chafing and such. Also, I was told propane doesnt work to well at high altitudes?? Suggestions for cooking ?? Doing the tablet thing for water. One more shopping trip..... Thanks for suggestions. ------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. -
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Adam suffered a massive stroke last week, and passed away thursday. Blue skies bro..... Prayers for his wife and kids. ------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. -
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This is such an unbelievably common occurance ------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. -
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15 Years Clean...But Not Sober. Does it Matter?
dropdeded replied to ACMESkydiver's topic in The Bonfire
I say if the shit dont control your life, call it whatever you want too -
That thing grounded you guys at all? Im about sick of the smoke up here (Pine Mountain). Blue skies in the morning but by noon were socked in with smoke and ash. dropdeded ------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. -
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mmmm, wouldnt make it past breakfast here. ------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. -
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Yeah, no shit ------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. -
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Hmm, wasp stories I was roofing North of San Francisco, got off at noon on a friday, happy as shit
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I thought it was a skittle.... ------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. -
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The process of getting seen in an ER sucks, but the end result here, Im glad for you guys
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Skydive Taft -- Coral's Birthday Bash, 14 Jul 2007
dropdeded replied to ZigZagMarquis's topic in The Bonfire
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Theres 4 of us. I did the Whitney day hike once, made it above the 3rd lake (above the tree line). Really appreciate the replies, I guess I better go shopping The earliest we could get permits was early october so its gonna depend completely on the weather. ------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. -