[Max]

in reply to: Madison #50223

My son (Smitty77) and I left the Appalachia parking lot around 8:15 AM, after running into Michelle, Post’r Boy and Stinky Feet. It was such a beautiful day we went up via the Airline just for the view into King Ravine, then took the Airline cut-off over to Mad hut and thence to the summit. We set up a pair of US flags about 11:45 AM, and shortly after saw Frodo’s flag on Adams. Without binoculars we were unable to spot anything on the Wildcat-Carter-Moriah Range.

It turned out to be a magnificent time on the summit, though perhaps only about 15 hikers passed through. And with barely a 5 mph breeze, there was a vast amount of insects, though nothing of the biting variety. We took the flag down around 2 PM and hustled down the Valley Way, and on to the Mooseland. We couldn’t stay too late, and it was getting crowded, but it was nice to see Silent Cal, Dave Metsky, Michael J, Stephen, Jenifer, Alpinista and a bunch of others I’m sure were there but I’ve forgotten. Wish we could have met those who came later.

Looking forward to next year already!

[Max]

in reply to: Where do we go this year? #49524

I think the Mooseland will be a lot less crowded than the Woodstock Inn. Last year was cool, how about we contact them and give an ETA so that they know we’re coming. Didn’t it happen that way last year?

[Max]

in reply to: Flags on the 48 Planning Get-together #49236

Sounds good to me. I’ll pencil in the date…hmm, in this computer age, I’m wondering if I even OWN a pencil! 😀

[Max]

in reply to: Flags on the 48 Planning Get-together #49229

Flags we got! 😀

The “pint sharing over a couple of ideas”…or did I get that wrong…sounds cool. I work nights though, can we drink in the morning??

[Max]

in reply to: Flags on the 48 Planning Get-together #49222

@Jaytrek wrote:

Max–

Are you posting to keep “one” post ahead of MichaelJ? 😉

Doh! I never even noticed that! I must be spending way too much time on the computer!

I’m up for meeting about anywhere, but the campground thing sounds a lot more feasible for the reasons Michael mentioned.

Max

[Max]

in reply to: Flags on the 48 Planning Get-together #49219

My hiking log from last years shows I did Mt. Tremont on May 4th and Mt. Tecumseh on May 10th and there was post-holeable snow on both peaks at that time.

[Max]

in reply to: Flags on the 48 Planning Get-together #49200

Barring death or excessive taxes, I can make it too.

[Max]

in reply to: Flags on the 48 Patches #49153

Thanks for the patches Bob. I’ll pass one on to my son as soon as he gets home from Florida. Now I just got to get my act together and sew it on (easier said than done)!

[Max]

in reply to: Looking back…Moving forward #49163

You make a lot of good points SC. Gives us all plenty to think about for next year. I really like the idea of physically getting together a few months ahead of time to exchange ideas. And it’s also a good plan to try to insure the more obscure peaks are covered. Ditto on the Owl’s Head suggestion. If not a “helium flag pole” then at least one tall enough and with a large enough flag that it could be seen from Franconia Ridge, Garfield and the Bonds.

Lots to consider between now and then…let’s keep the momentum!

[Max]

in reply to: Flags on the 48 Patches #49139

Frodo, put me down for 4 as well. And you can email me maxpower717@yahoo.com for the mailing address and send me payment details. Plus I’ll pay for Smitty77’s patches and you can send his to me as well, to cut down on the mailing headaches. My son is NOT paying for his patches! 😀

Max

[Max]

in reply to: Flags on the 48 Patches #49116

Ahh, I see the problem Frodo! For future use on anything at webshots, you need to post the link like this:

http://community.webshots.com/user/xxxxxxxx

with the xxxxxxxx replaced by your webshots user name. The link you posted is for your own editing of your albums but no one else can access the albums via that link.

And I like that patch. Looks pefect! If the cost runs higher than you expected, or even if it doesn’t, I’d be more than happy to contribute to it’s production.

Max

[Max]

in reply to: Best Quotes from your hike? #49101

Well, I hope your husband will remain a respectful distance from the wedding party”

My wife rode to the summit of Cannon in the tram with a car load full of exquisitely dressed members of a wedding party. The statement above came after she mentioned that I was hiking to the top and that I “might be a little ripe and sweaty from the climb.”

[Max]

in reply to: Domain Name #49094

Let us know what you need Greg, email me an address and I’ll get a check out tomorrow. I’d be in for a year’s donation even if it costs $35. If you can use the extra for future promotional expenses, that’d be OK too.

[Max]

in reply to: Time to start the Thank You’s… #49105

I’ll second what Silent Cal said about the impetus supplied by Grizzlymama’s negativity. I would have flown a flag from a summit in a raging downpour and not thought twice about it. I can’t begin to imagine the hell that the families of victims will go through for the rest of their lives. If all this makes even one person feel a little comfort, it was worth it.

I wish my wife and I could have hung around the Mooseland Grill a little longer. But it was nice to meet those that where there early. Thanks to all the participants for being part of the day. Damn, this is a great bunch of folks hanging around on this site…if you can’t find friends among this crowd, there is no hope for you!

Thanks especially to Greg and Stephen and Frodo for all the work you guys did in preparation. My taking a few hours to climb a peak I’d probably climb anyway really pales in comparison. Let’s make this really big next year. I met lots of people on Cannon who had heard of this event…it is going to keep growing and it’s up to all of us to not become complacent. Being somewhat hardcore, I’m already planning to take a more obscure peak next year.

[Max]

in reply to: Peak count (2003) #49057

Peak Name: Cannon

Short description of rigging and pole system: Sectioned metal pole attached to summit tower railing
Any suggestion on improvements/changes for next year (optional): The flag on Cannon proved to be very popular…visitors commented on the reason for flying it and thought it was a wonderful gesture. Almost all of them stood to have their pictures taken in front of it. I’d like to make sure for the future that Cannon, Washington and Wildcat ‘D’ which are accessible to the non-hiking public are definitely covered. Kris’ idea of bringing a log book for visitors to sign is great…I should have thought of that. And I also like the idea of the post event get-together…making arrangements in advance with a place like the Mooseland Grill is a good idea.

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