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Quote from TrafficJam: “That is cool. I have a stupid question...how do you recognize these? To me, it's just a dead stump. ” Don't need to know what it looks like girl... The smell is unmistakable... Wish they made perfume that smelled like it ... I would rip out stumps in FLA building Golf Course's with a Track Hoe( No socks, not Jackie Joyner Kersee ) that were the size of old Vee Dubs...

Quote from WiseOldOwl: “Quote from Toli: “Quote from TrafficJam: “In all fairness and equality for the sexes, at least one of those should be named the Melon Squeezer. Just sayin'. ” Now that's funny... ” ” When are you going hiking Toli? quote me. Already went, got off Friday at 11am, came home, grabbed my pack and hit the road...

Quote from socks: “Quote from Toli: “Quote from socks: “Quote from jimmyjam: “Where is it? ” Central PA along the layolasock ” ” pahikes.com/trails/old-loggers-path ” Thanks brother, guess I shoulda posted a link... That trail is incredible... my new "go to" hike...no worries, i think you had already left for the trail, a good early mornin start. is the trail near you? Looks beautiful It was 142 miles to the trail head in Masten... Loyalsock is a beautiful forest... DEFF going to do some more tr…

Quote from tjp1297: “Well guys, update time. My original partner backed out on me so i found a new one, but cant do as long of a trek. My plan is to get to Amicalola and do and in and out, up springer on day one, hike on the AT for day two, then turn around and head back. Anything important I need to know about that? With it being my first hike im only shooting for around 8-10 miles a day. ” Here is an option for you... Park at Neel Gap, go up and over Blood Mountain, jump on the Duncan Ridge Tr…

Quote from socks: “Quote from jimmyjam: “Where is it? ” Central PA along the layolasock pahikes.com/trails/old-loggers-path ” Thanks brother, guess I shoulda posted a link... That trail is incredible... my new "go to" hike...

Hiking the OLP starting this afternoon, any one here hike it???

I have hiked the Georgia Loop many, many times and the Duncan Ridge stretch of that trail is tough, and water is very difficult to go get, so I always carry 3l of water thru there, the rest of the time ur on the BMT or the AT and water is a lot easier to get... Sgt. Rocks BMT Guide has a page dedicated to the Duncan Ridge Trail, at least it used to... I have hiked it both directions, SOBO is the best way... FWIW...

Quote from TrafficJam: “In all fairness and equality for the sexes, at least one of those should be named the Melon Squeezer. Just sayin'. ” Now that's funny...

Quote from Rasty: “Quote from grayblazer: “Does anybody see the dual diesel exhausts? ” must be fake. There isn't any sign that a larger engine is present ” Rut-roo Shaggy... Fake pic on the interweb??? Say it a'int so Rasty ...

Quote from Trebor: “Toccoa River suspension bridge ” been over that bridge many, many times...

I do A LOT of research on BPL, and follow a couple of DIY gear makers there... Just like JJ and Birdbrain, there are individuals making and doing some cutting edge, quality stuff, just not on a Cottage industry scale... And if ur lucky enough to get ur hands on any of it, you know what I mean... Just getting interested in Pack Rafting, so I'm sure I will be branching out... Oh, and Tankara... I guess since I got my Excalibur, looking to up grade my dehydration skillz, too, but thinkin' that's mo…

Going on a San Diego, Coronado micro brew tour today, wish me luck, lol...

Record temps yesterday in San Diego, I think they are calling for 90's today... Luckly, Ballast Point brewery is not very far from my sisters house in Point Loma... Gotta stay hydradyed... Just sayin'...

Quote from Trebor: “Just wondering if anyone here will be going to the Dahlonega Trail fest on March 27-29” I went the first couple of years cuz I was living there, It's no "Gold Rush or "Bear in the Square" but it was ok... Now Gold Rush, that is awesome... Really eclectic vendors and great food vendors, too...

A balmy 3 degrees this morning in Charlotte... Was mid 60's when I left Fla. Heading home today to minus whatever...

Quote from max.patch: “forest service says don't come to the appalachian trail or the benton mackaye trail in georgia. Travel to the Appalachian Trail and Benton MacKaye Trail in Lumpkin County is discouraged due to hazardous weather and trail conditions. A wind chill warning issued by the National Weather Service in Peachtree City will be in effect until noon on Thursday, February 20, 2015, which could make travel along the Appalachian and Benton MacKaye Trails extremely dangerous. edit: foreca…

Quote from LDog: “Quote from WiseOldOwl: “its dried homemade meals in the proprietary Glad Bags” I use Ziplock. But I don't always do things right.” Don't get mad... Get Glad...

Built Golf Courses, worked in the industry, 25+ years... Worked for Trek for 5 years...

Quote from BirdBrain: “appalachiantrailcafe.net/index…2530ed2afee28b7c8a6cb3892 A note to those that are getting items from me in the mail: Some of you are getting stands for testing and feedback. A couple others are getting other items with the stand. Those that are getting other items as well should check back for the feedback that will hopefully follow from the testers. This stand is hard to show via picture. It is symmetrical and loads are across vertical planes. It does not look like that v…

Quote from TrafficJam: “Quote from Toli: “Quote from Dan76: “Quote from hikerboy: “well i just ordered the 52L arc blast with side pockets,lumbar pad and key pocket. $349 lighter.” I've looked at this pack but it doesn't have the cachet gathered by my two other packs after hundreds of hiking miles. Besides on occasion I need to pack additional weight then recommended for this pack. Quote from socks: “Quote from Toli: “Since August of '11, all I have used are the EXOS, which was Joe's first attem…