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I hade a good time at the Ark Trail but not Saturday because of the *#&¤'ing rain. I had a nice fall down on Cascade with da Dubois family.
Oh and BTW my name is Daniel, Neil's son. ()¸^
ADKatie
01-22-2006, 10:23 PM
Welcome, Daniel!
We had a nice time with you on Cascade (and at the Ark). :)
I hadn't noticed, did it rain on Saturday? Hmmm, guess I must have missed it. :cry: HA, I WISH!
It was great to meet you! Until next time....
ADKatie
Hey Daniel! Pretty awesome to have you on the forum. You'll have to be careful and only post real serious stuff on here, just like your dad!
For a kid who had to be forced to come this weekend you did real well, soloing Cascade. Your mom and I couldn't catch up with you allthough we recognized your blue gaitor aid in the snow!
So, how do you like hiking, now?
Like SOLO (Daniel) I had a great time at the Ark and on the trail. It seemed like everyone I met on the trail Saturday was someone I knew. Saturday evening at the Ark was soooo nice. The atmosphere in that dining room was pure magic. It didn't matter where and beside whom a person sat down, the company and conversation was fantastic. And the food... :drop: holy smokes was that good, or what?
As I tucked into another helping of delicious food I kept thinking of what it would have been like to hike all day in the rain and then set up camp in a lean-to.
The kids were in and out like a flash and spent most of the evening in the games room doing what kids do best: having fun.
There was not a single false note during the whole weekend and it was obvious that the people in attendance were gathering veterans. People kept thanking me for organising the weekend but really, with such a crew as we had it wasn't much of a job.
Anyone interested in next year...?
There is one thing I had thought of a couple of weeks ago that I regret forgetting to follow up on. I was going to suggest passing a hat so as to leave a tip for our hosts who did a lot of extra work for no extra charge. I left a 20 in my room but it would have been nice to offer them something a little more substantial.
Mavs00
01-23-2006, 09:08 AM
There is one thing I had thought of a couple of weeks ago that I regret forgetting to follow up on. I was going to suggest passing a hat so as to leave a tip for our hosts who did a lot of extra work for no extra charge. I left a 20 in my room but it would have been nice to offer them something a little more substantial.
A phenomenal idea. If you want, it's not to late. I'd (and I bet others) would be willing to donate $10 bucks or so. I can send it to you. A few other parties do that and we can send off a nice little "THANK YOU" card to the Ark from the Adkhighpeaks.com crew. Two purposes really, 1) It is surely a well deserved jesture to them for their "extra work". and 2) It will "grease the wheels" for Adkhighpeaks Winter 2.0 next year, which I am surely interested in.
The setup was perfect, and Neil was dead on about the participants. It's almost erie how comfortable and at ease I feel at these events, even with people I've never met, other than on here. I'd list highlights, but to be honest, I'd be here all day. The food was out of this world. Plus Gabby (the old German woman that was running the kitchen) said I was handsome and looked like George Clooney. ;) Come to think of it, she was obviously working me for a good tip, I better up my donation significantly for that one. :D
Prino
01-23-2006, 09:13 AM
Like SOLO (Daniel)
Anyone interested in next year...?
There is one thing I had thought of a couple of weeks ago that I regret forgetting to follow up on. I was going to suggest passing a hat so as to leave a tip for our hosts who did a lot of extra work for no extra charge. I left a 20 in my room but it would have been nice to offer them something a little more substantial.
You pretty well said it all Neil.... A year is a long time to wait though!
Yes! a Great weekend with very congenial hosts. They went out of their way to make us feel at home and I will be sending my offering and thankyou note today.
It was fun meeting and hiking with both new and old faces.
Nice to meet you Daniel! Quite a Les Paul guitar collection. Do you play?
pete_hickey
01-23-2006, 09:45 AM
YOu guys had RAIN on Sat??? Around here, it was snowing like a.... like a...well, whatever it snows like when it snows a lot. 10 inches of heavy wet stuff.. Probably perfect for skiing.
timmus
01-23-2006, 09:46 AM
A phenomenal idea. If you want, it's not to late. I'd (and I bet others) would be willing to donate $10 bucks or so. I can send it to you. A few other parties do that and we can send off a nice little "THANK YOU" card to the Ark from the Adkhighpeaks.com crew. Two purposes really, 1) It is surely a well deserved jesture to them for their "extra work". and 2) It will "grease the wheels" for Adkhighpeaks Winter 2.0 next year, which I am surely interested in.
I agree on that. Neil, I can send you some cash too.
That said, I would like to thank you all, that was my first hiking gathering (beer night's don't count, they're just too easy) and EVERYBODY was so nice to me, I really enjoyed talking and hiking with all of you.
Hope there will be a 2.0, I will be there.
Julie
For those who want to send some money here's the address.
AdkHighpeaks
400 St-Joseph Blvd. east
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
H2J 1J5
I'll take CDN $ to the bank and exchange it for real money before taking it to the Ark. It's great to see the all positive responses regarding this.
Mavs00
01-23-2006, 10:23 AM
For those who want to send some money here's the address.
AdkHighpeaks
400 St-Joseph Blvd. east
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
H2J 1J5
:drop: Since when did Adkhighpeaks turn into a CANADIAN enterprise, GEEEZ, I'm being phased out of my own forum in a power drive by Neil :drop:
All kidding aside, if he's dum....... errrrrr..... generous enought to lead the charge, I'm all for it. We'll send some in.
You can count us in, too. We had a great time meeting people (I think we didn't meet everyone, though). I will post a link to some of Joanne's pictures of the dinner soon. Thanks, Neil.
Dick
I'll be sending some cash.
sli74
01-23-2006, 11:43 AM
Plus Gabby (the old German woman that was running the kitchen) said I was handsome and looked like George Clooney. ;)
Hey, My sister thought the same thing :) and after a second closer look, they are right, you kinda do look like Clooney, now ADKatie will have to keep your enlarging head in check ;)
Thanks everyone for such a great time. It was nice to put faces with names that already feel like old friends. Though I didn't get any peaks this weekend, I introduced my sister to winter hiking and she says she will go again so it was a success. Special Thanks to Neil for organizing (I will drop a check in the mail for a tip), Prino for lending my sister his stabilizers, literally off his feet, what a gentleman and daxs for lending her a pair of poles.
Till next time,
sli74
slamdog
01-23-2006, 06:30 PM
Yesterday, when Ward and I were driving back, we talked about how we forgot to leave anything $$ in the room. On the way to work, I sent "The Staff" a Thank You note with a ten spot. I thought the place, the staff and all the forum members were great. And the food.....where else can you go and hike for three days and still gain 5 pounds!
ajtiv
01-23-2006, 08:16 PM
Great gathering ADKHP 1.0
Why does it always rain at gatherings I go to????
I always have a great time at these and why not I get to do something I really enjoy with people I enjoy being with
This was my first time at the Ark and I will definitely send money as a thank you.
Neil waht a great selection and job putting this together thank you :drink:
It was an ideal place to be, all the food was great but Seema wow Gourmet Hut to Hut where do I make reservations?
Tell Brian I will help carry what ever you need.
Al
You can count me in for next year. I cant think of one bad moment the entire weekend. Except maybe when Slamdog and i were driving around in circles cause he didnt get directions to the Ark. A real beauty he is. But seriously ,
Thanks to all who made this possible . And i hope to see you all soon on the trails. Were the views from Cascade and Porter picture perfect sunday or what????? My cheeks still hurt from smiling. :drink:
bubba
01-23-2006, 11:07 PM
Just checkin' in to agree that it was another fine gathering. Great place to gather and thanks again to Neil. Fun, fun time! For those that missed it, there was a typical range of beings from young (5yrs) to aged (not saying) and willingness to go along to make everyone's weekend delightful. Everone pretty much behaved?? :shock:
TeeJay and I had discussion on the way home about tipping and nuclear physics. ...on the tipping subject, I'll send over some greenbacks. Note to those mailing to the CDN office of ADKHighpeaks about postage. Regular mail will take forever!! Mail in Canada moves slowly. Here is part of a table from USPS:
INT'L MAIL RATES TO CANADA
==============================================
Airmail Letter Post 4 - 7 Days $0.63
Economy (Surface) Letter Post
(Rate for pieces 16 ounces or less) 4 - 6 Weeks $2.85
==============================================
At point in the evening I grabbed my camera and spent 15 minutes getting in everyone's face. Here are the results (http://neil.webcentre.ca/outdoor%20pursuits/index.html) I wish I had more pics from the hike but it wasn't exactly picture taking weather.
At point in the evening I grabbed my camera and spent 15 minutes getting in everyone's face. Here are the results (http://neil.webcentre.ca/outdoor%20pursuits/index.html) I wish I had more pics from the hike but it wasn't exactly picture taking weather.
Those are great Neil. Are you gonna label them? I recognize a few people like you, Tim, Jack Daniels...
At point in the evening I grabbed my camera and spent 15 minutes getting in everyone's face. Here are the results (http://neil.webcentre.ca/outdoor%20pursuits/index.html) I wish I had more pics from the hike but it wasn't exactly picture taking weather.
Thank you for the pics Neil, a good souvenir of that saturday supper. Thank you to everybody, everything was excellent. I tried almost everything but i was full.
Those are great Neil. Are you gonna label them? I recognize a few people like you, Tim, Jack Daniels...
Good idea Rik
bubba
01-24-2006, 08:32 PM
Those are pretty fun pix. Maybe you could have gotten in my ear for the picture, Neil!!
Rik: here are some labels for you to paste:
Yvon
bubba
Neil
Daxs
Prino
TeeJay
Dick/Joanne
timmus
Marten
David
ADKatie
Beth
Adam
Diane
Ashley
Jay
need more??
Hey! We can make this into a game. Whoever gets all the names and faces matched correctly gets a prize. Bubba, you left out George Clooney.
First prize: a hike with Mavs
Second Prize: 2 hikes with Mavs
Mavs00
01-24-2006, 09:54 PM
Hey! We can make this into a game. Whoever gets all the names and faces matched correctly gets a prize. Bubba, you left out George Clooney.
First prize: a hike with Mavs
Second Prize: 2 hikes with Mavs
Hey, don't forget when Satan and his demon seed-DROPPED IN- (http://neil.webcentre.ca/outdoor%20pursuits/ark/IMG_0043.html). Seems as if the photographer was tipping back a lil' to much of grampa's ole cough medicine. :drink:
Skyclimber
01-24-2006, 10:59 PM
Those are great Neil. Are you gonna label them? I recognize a few people like you, Tim, Jack Daniels...
I was gonna mention that one too. The pics were nice but it sure heck would be nice to know who I'm looking at! :)
Oh Yes, George Clooney, I recognized you right off.
And a few others.
Prino
01-24-2006, 11:16 PM
Hey! We can make this into a game. Whoever gets all the names and faces matched correctly gets a prize. Bubba, you left out George Clooney.
First prize: a hike with Mavs
Second Prize: 2 hikes with Mavs
Here we go
1. Diane,Sylvie and Daniel
2. Daniel, Ashley,Beth, Diane(behind) Nick,Eric and AdkKatie
3. Sylvie and Wardy
4. Gail, Julie(Timmus) Timmus' significant other, Martin + my arm and beer
5. Martin, me and beer
6. AdkKatie
7. Annie with Dominic eating in background
8. Dick
9. Teejay
10. Carol (Daxs)
11. Seema (Sli74)
12. Our Charming Hostess
13. Katie and Mavs
14. Bubba and Sylvie
15. Propreitor, Annie, (John S. in background) Timmus
16. Joanne
17. Teejay
18. Julies incredible Creme Brulees
19. Carol
20. EiluJ summiT
21. Martin and Prino :oops: ... How come you only took pics of me eating or drinking?
Don't tell me, I think I know the answer.
22. Gail
23. Wardy
24. Bubba
25. Diane, Adam and Nick
26. Diane, Nick amd Dominic
27. Diane
28. Diane,Nick and Adam
29. Diane and Nick
30. Adam, Beth and a tricky one, is that AL?
31. Miss Margaret,Neil,Carol
32. Miss Margaret
33. Annie and Yvon
34. Carol
35. Brian (Bushwacker)
36. Satan and Offspring :whip:
37. Teejay and Jay H.
38. Harry K. John S, Seema and MissMargaret
39. Vanilla Ice Cream
40. Jack Daniels
41. Carol and J.D.
42. Neil, Yvon, Prino
43. Yummy Pie!
44. George Clooney
45. Nancy
46. Mary
All you have to do now Neil is cut and paste....the works all done!
Wheres the first hike Mavs?
bubba
01-25-2006, 12:27 AM
Yes, Al
Gabby, our Charming Hostess
the Proprietor may be Bill
Mavs00
01-25-2006, 12:33 AM
Damn, He's good. ;)
How bout How bout a Senitel/Kilburn loop, say, like after the next big snowstorm,
Due to popular demand (my server was choked with e-mails and came crashing down) I put names and clever :twisted: titles on the pictures. (http://neil.webcentre.ca/outdoor%20pursuits/ark/index.html)
Damn, He's good. ;)You should see him naming the peaks from a summit! :drop:
It's not a hiking pole, it's a pointer!
At point in the evening I grabbed my camera and spent 15 minutes getting in everyone's face. Here are the results (http://neil.webcentre.ca/outdoor%20pursuits/index.html) I wish I had more pics from the hike but it wasn't exactly picture taking weather.
Dang, all those familiar faces! :D
It was time for a weekend off though. I had my daughter over, plus my legs were sore. Laurie had blisters, and a workshop to attend. :blah:
Glad y'all had fun! :D
sli74
01-25-2006, 09:07 AM
Here we go
38. Harry K. John S, Seema and MissMargaret
Wheres the first hike Mavs?
That is my sister in #38 with HarryK, JohnS and Miss Margaret . . . but you were close. :)
sli74
slamdog
01-25-2006, 10:06 AM
Hey! We can make this into a game. Whoever gets all the names and faces matched correctly gets a prize. Bubba, you left out George Clooney.
First prize: a hike with Mavs
Second Prize: 2 hikes with Mavs
Last Place; a hike in the Sewards with Ward and Slamdog!
Margaret
01-25-2006, 02:16 PM
That is my sister in #38 with HarryK, JohnS and Miss Margaret . . . but you were close. :)
sli74
Hmmm... so what happened to #38?
Yes, a great weekend. Thanks to Neil for organizing, Gaby for hosting, Harry K and Rejean for pushing on for Marcy (Hooray! The return of Deathmarch Barbie is official!), to Nancy for picking up pie, to John for NOT bringing scotch this time - so I could hike on Sunday! and Seema and Brian for babysitting me on Big Slide on Sunday.
Nice to meet all of you, and my mom is gonna be so excited when she hears I met George Clooney.....
Margaret
Mavs00
01-25-2006, 03:10 PM
Nice to meet all of you, and my mom is gonna be so excited when she hears I met George Clooney.....
Okay, Okay.................. Look, I didn't say it. The Frau Gabby did, who obviously was just trying to make an impression. For the record I don't believe it for a minute.
So go ahead, tease me all you want, but just remember, at the end of the day.......... When it comes to German women in their mid-70's, there is nothin' quite so hot.............. as Mavs double-ott. :cool: :whip:
You're all just jealous. Hell, even ADKatie's been giving me the cold shoulder ever since. :drop:
timmus
01-25-2006, 04:08 PM
Here is my take on Saturday's fun hike.
*TABLETOP AND PHELPS* (http://community.webshots.com/photo/469359464/2899699690079376384NrgKBm#)
Hope you like it !
(Neil and Tim, thanks for your photos, it helped a lot)
Louis
01-25-2006, 04:14 PM
Super dessin Julie!
Mavs00
01-25-2006, 04:37 PM
Juilie, It's spectacular.......................... I, for one, love it.
{I think I can even pick out my clan :) }
slamdog
01-25-2006, 04:57 PM
Julie,
Great drawings! I forwarded them on to my daughters at college so they'd get an idea of what they missed! L
Prino
01-25-2006, 05:07 PM
Damn, He's good. ;)
How bout How bout a Senitel/Kilburn loop, say, like after the next big snowstorm,
Sounds good...Is there going to be another snowstom this winter? :cry:
Due to popular demand (my server was choked with e-mails and came crashing down) I put names and clever :twisted: titles on the pictures. (http://neil.webcentre.ca/outdoor%20pursuits/ark/index.html)
Puts my list to shame Mr. Creativity... but damn, that food and drink was good!!
You should see him naming the peaks from a summit!
It's not a hiking pole, it's a pointer!
LOL! I'm going to steal that line for my signature.
Margaret
01-25-2006, 05:43 PM
"So go ahead, tease me all you want, but just remember, at the end of the day.......... When it comes to German women in their mid-70's, there is nothin' quite so hot.............. as Mavs double-ott. :cool: :whip:"
Oh dear, you described my mom!
Margaret
Here is my take on Saturday's fun hike.
Hope you like it !
WOW!!! Verry nice drawing timus, and fast.
As always your drawings are beautiful and representative of your hike.
I like it very much.
Note to those mailing to the CDN office of ADKHighpeaks about postage. Regular mail will take forever!! Mail in Canada moves slowly. Here is part of a table from USPS:
INT'L MAIL RATES TO CANADA
==============================================
Airmail Letter Post 4 - 7 Days $0.63
Economy (Surface) Letter Post
(Rate for pieces 16 ounces or less) 4 - 6 Weeks $2.85
==============================================
I just received an envelope postmarked Guilderland NY Jan 25th. Postage : $0.63. 5 days. Not bad.
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