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So glad you are able to sit out the deluge today!

No, I was in the 'Don't even bother trying to go anywhere because the traffic is in gridlock' zone.

Quote from max.patch: “What is the world is going on in Massachussetts today? ” Max, the Moops did their thing just a few miles from my house. Instead of filling up their cars with gas before they left RI, they thought it was a good idea to fill-er-up from containers at the side of the highway at 2 AM. That is how they were found out. Not a very bright bunch.

New England Weather! Three days ago Boston reached 100 degrees for the first time in a decade, a temperature rarely seen here. Today Boston's High temperature only reached 60 degrees, the 'lowest high' on this date ever. Strange weather. Astro must be a bit chilly in the Maine woods.

Wow, the Mets cannot catch a break. Be sure to read the last line of this news article... marketwatch.com/story/get-your…11625160801?siteid=yhoof2 Ouch!

Wow Astro, what a change a day makes weather wise! Looks like you might want to sit out Saturday at least. My wife just suggested we get a room near Gorham for Sunday night, but I imagine you will be on the other side of the Notch by then. Let us know if you hang around just in case.

Quote from LIhikers: “Quote from StalkingTortoise: “From the top of Wildcat D there's a very enjoyable walk down a ski route. When we did it there were tons of pretty wild flowers. Just in case the gondola isn't running. ” ” What LIHikers said. If she can hike up, then there is a 'gentler' way down if the ski-lift is not running. The northernmost outside ski trail is called 'Upper Pole Cat.' I have only skied it, but it should be an easy grade walk down (probably not mowed, though). But, Wildcat…

Quote from odd man out: “If Esquire says it's hot, then it must be true. esquire.com/food-drink/a26242751/best-detroit-style-pizza/ ” Yes, had my first Detroit Style pizza locally this past year. There is a place in Swampscot, MA that makes a great Detroit style pizza. Of the many pizza styles, I think a New Haven (CT) 'Apizza' is the height of the art form (outside of an actual trip to Italy). But one out of ten pies I enjoy changing it up with a Detroit pizza. I'm looking forward to the real t…

I knew Detroit would win at something

Quote from Astro: “Day 8 13.9m to Duke Energy Surge Tank. ” Now I have to ask you about the name of that tank. Do they store water in it to generate electricity for energy surges?

If you have tried to book a place to stay, rent-a-car, or flight this summer you know that the vacation starved masses are letting loose and you had better have made your reservations early. So when others Zig, the Stimpsons Zag Our destination at the end of this summer is Detroit! Looking forward to the Henry Ford Museum, Institute of Art, a Tigers game, Motown Records, and hopefully seeing a city undergoing an urban renaissance. Got a place in walking distance from the Eastern Market and the F…

Quote from Astro: “ I thought some of the Biology guys might appreciate the purple growth on the tree. ” Reishi (Ganoderma sp.) Some people believe that the different colors of reshei have different medicinal properties.

Good luck to you.

Quote from max.patch: “Good news -- we have new members. Bad news -- we have new members. This post sponsored by Google Translate. ” Well, the link was spam, but the 'tip' was helpful

I could never sleep in a bus like that. I'd have nightmares thinking about Chris McCandless all night.

Article worth a read... nytimes.com/interactive/2021/s…lest-mountain-summit.html Sounds like a summary of at least a dozen other things hikers like to argue about.

Quote from LIhikers: “Quote from IMScotty: “So my gifts were only peripherally hiking related. This canvas mushroom bag my wife got me for my mushroom forays, but it should be handy for grocery shopping to... appalachiantrailcafe.net/index…03b0664453bd13c378205719d and this metal enameled bird cup... appalachiantrailcafe.net/index…03b0664453bd13c378205719d Only problem with the bird cup is that it is for European birds. So it is not going to up my birding game unless I travel to Europe. Come to …

Looks like a real nice trail Astro. I bet the waterfalls were a help in cooling off in this heat. Did you see any other overnight hikers doing the trail?

Some things I am seeing make me think this guy did not have the best judgement, and then dehydration can make your decision making worse. Looks like he took a heavy pack up. Probably a good thing he had his gear in the end given his overnight stay, but many SOBOs slack pack the summit. Saw a picture of the hiker wearing what looked to be a heavy rubberized rain jacket. It has been warm up here. It is interesting that even after they got him to Chimney Pond they still thought it best to helicopte…

Quote from odd man out: “A new book about the history of the AT was published this week. I have not read it yet. atbiography.com/ There is an excerpt here. This part of MacKaye's story only got a couple of sentences of attention in my book (The Appalachian Trail) published a few years ago by the ATC. - thedailybeast.com/the-tragic-o…-of-the-appalachian-trail ” Wow, very interesting. An aspect of the story I had never heard before. Thanks