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03-02-2008, 09:52 PM
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Jimmy Dolan Notch
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
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Blackhead--New 35'ers at 8 and 11
I'll let others tell the whole story. Simply put Judy and I, David and Shiloh, shared an incredible day with a group of great friends to help celebrate Fiona and AJ completing their 35'er quest on Blackhead. It was a perfect day
 Congratulations to a couple very impressive kids. Outstanding!!!Pics of the day http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/562668303hCneur |
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03-02-2008, 10:41 PM
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Commander
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: NJ and Delaware Cty.NY
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Wow what a great accomplishment; very young climbers getting it done! Sorry we didn't do this hike with proud Papa, the kids and a bunch of good friends. Excellent pics Bill, as usual. Thanks for sharing. My favorites are #10,26, and 35. Look forward to their next adventures!
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03-03-2008, 04:51 AM
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Congratulations to you both and Dad Al!!That's a great accomplishment.
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03-03-2008, 06:30 AM
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Commander
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: New Paltz, NY Avatar: Autumn in the Catskills
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Big congrats to Fiona and AJ! A big feat for little feet. Seems like they were just kids only yesterday...
...oh wait, they're still just kids!  Like I said, big congrats! Oh, and Al, yeah he's okay too I guess. Matt
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03-03-2008, 07:39 AM
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Consultant
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: High Sierras, CA
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Congratulations AJ, Fiona and Papa Al! Very impressed by your accomplishment!!!! We had a great time yesterday. Here are some pics:
http://www.kodakgallery.com/Slidesho...Uy=hqhzvd&Ux=0 |
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03-03-2008, 07:43 AM
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Ice Cream Time
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Pittsfield, MA
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Wheee, what a fun hike, was happy that we all had a great day to be out, blue skies, great company, great views, great finishers, lots of squeeking to be had all day. Even got a chance to toss some snowballs around with David and have little avalanches from the summit rock on Blackhead....
I'm not sure if I can get used to hikes ending at 2pmish, but it sure was nice and to see Tony and Nicole at the end was cool... I'll check out the photos when I'm at home. Jay
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03-03-2008, 08:09 AM
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Commander
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Keeseville, NY
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Great job Fiona and AJ and it was so much fun hiking with you.
 Nice work Dad!! Great day spent with some great folks, thanks all. Some pics: http://www2.snapfish.com/share/p=366...=SYE/otsi=SALB Happy Trails - Cindy
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03-03-2008, 09:02 AM
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Elder Statesman
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Voorheesville NY
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Way to go, Fiona and AJ! You both are great hikers! Congratulations again!
Dick
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03-03-2008, 12:17 PM
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Dances w/Giant Hogweeds
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Valhalla, NY
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WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Awesome! Fiona and AJ....you two are true inspirations. I hope it was lot's and lot's of FUN!!!! CONGRATS !!!! Good work Pops!
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03-03-2008, 12:41 PM
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CANNONBALL!!!!
Join Date: Nov 2006
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Awesome job, fellas. Kids just seem to be natural mountaineers.
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03-03-2008, 07:34 PM
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Ice Cream Time
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Pittsfield, MA
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http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2...82736937EFxHvo
Wow, Joanne sure looks like quite the canine in this photo. Jay
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03-03-2008, 07:44 PM
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Commander
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: New Paltz
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CONGRATS Fiona and AJ.
What a great accomplishment. I wish I could have made the hike to join in on the big day. Once again GREAT JOB.
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03-03-2008, 07:46 PM
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W35er #821
Join Date: Oct 2005
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Well done kids. Nice to have a good day to do it. Anyone have to break trail out there?
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03-03-2008, 07:55 PM
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Ice Cream Time
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Quote:
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03-03-2008, 08:38 PM
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Commander
Join Date: Dec 2005
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Congratulations Fiona and AJ and to proud papa.....Your dad was there on my finish on Blackhead last year, great group of friends you had with you.....
I remember hiking shortly with you guys summer of 05 ?....Dad was taking you guys out the day after a 14miler I think  ]....but you probably don't remember while sleep hiking good bragging rights in Long Island, Al, they might be the youngest ones.... |
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03-03-2008, 09:10 PM
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Elder Statesman
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Voorheesville NY
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 So I'll just say that Joanne IS in the picture, behind David! Dick
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03-04-2008, 01:31 AM
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Consultant
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Wantagh LI NY
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Wow
I first want to thank all of you for coming out and hiking with us on this special day. You all made the day extra special. Tony and Nicole a big thank you for coming out to congratulate the kids at the trail head that was wonderful. We have been working on this for most of AJ life literally. I first took them on a hike when AJ was still in diapers boy was that fun. I have many great memories so far; some really happy times and some not so happy times. It is a good thing the kids are resilient and don't remember the bad trips as much any more, another big plus to starting them early. We have learned many lessons out their on the trails and I want to thank my two wonderful kids for putting up with me and hanging in there when they weren't having fun. It was a real pleasure re-hiking these wonderful peaks and seeing them for the first time through their eyes. They have taught me as much as I hope I have taught them Again thank you all for being a part of this wonderful day. Cindy, Fiona wants me to let you know she loves hiking with you and David let us know when you are hiking and the kids would love to tag along. Alan, Dick, Joanne and Bookah let us know when we can join your finish Al http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/5...CkKJtw?start=0 |
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03-04-2008, 06:05 AM
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Consultant
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: High Sierras, CA
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Great photos Bill and Al! Thanks for the trip down memory lane, Al. AJ and Fiona will come to appreciate their accomplishments more and more as they get older.
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03-04-2008, 07:02 AM
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Commander
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Location: Keeseville, NY
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I always enjoy hiking with the kids, they are so much fun. It was just a great day all around; great group!!!!Great pictures Al, thanks for sharing. Wow, some nice pics of the dogs, oh and the kids. Day of the dinner we are planning to hike. I am planning on hiking with David(Coldfeet) and we will be doing something on the easy side with little elevation and short miles. Watch for a post as the time nears, should be something the whole family can join in on. Happy Trails - Cindy
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Snickers I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. -Maya Angelou |
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03-04-2008, 07:40 AM
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Jr. Commander
Join Date: Apr 2005
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Al,
Just a superlative day...weather, company, views, and the big finale. You should be rightfully proud of your children. Great kids and a signal accomplishment. Maybe time for the 3 of you to join us on the Cat100's. Thanks for the invitation to share this great day with you and your family. Alan
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