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in reply to: New poll: 2005 Flags on the 48 #50563
I too am biased. However this is a rare opportunity in that we could hike both days. Also want to see as much input on this as it is 11 months away.
in reply to: Thank you, participants #50334Thank you Stephen! You did do a *lot* of extra work to organize this year’s event and on this flags site.
Thank you hikers for flying a flag on every one of the 48!
in reply to: No press coverage this year? #50487Great to read the article.
We do need to create and distribute a lot of press releases for next year 2 weeks in advance.
in reply to: New poll: 2005 Flags on the 48 #50548I agree with Bob — most readers do not vote or see most of this dialog.
Yet this is our big chance to take advantage of an opportunity of a lifetime, having a 2 day event to
support our cause, exactly the reason this site was created, regardless of which day you are able to hike, to fly our flags on the 48!in reply to: 2005 Flags on the 48 #50524Saturday, because I cannot hike on Sunday
Saturday, but I could do Sunday instead
Sunday, because I cannot hike on Saturday
Sunday, but I can do Saturday instead
Both days, I’d like to see a 2-day eventYes, use this for a poll.
I’d like to see a two day event!!
in reply to: 2005 Flags on the 48 #50518About the same thoughts as most of us.
I like two days of hiking to fly flags on the 48!
in reply to: 2005 Flags on the 48 #50516The emphasis is about which day one can hike to their chosen summit. Some people just can’t hike on Sundays for many reasons, I’ve discovered this all my life. E.g those that live many hours drive out of state and have personnal tasks to finish before work Monday morning.
Stephen’s points above are well taken, noted, and I for one completely agree. I’m willing to take on more involvement. Next year is a special year, our 4th, one that we can take advantage of the dates by flying flags on two days — a weekend memorial! We are now experienced and I’m certainly not worried about hiking on either or both days. I want to fly flags on the 48… and beyond!
in reply to: 2005 Flags on the 48 #50514Yes, that way those of us that can only hike Saturday can fly a flag, meet at the get together and the same or different groups can fly flags on Sunday.
Please add your thoughts.
What a sensational news worthy weekend memorial event that could be known globally!
in reply to: 2005 Flags on the 48 #50511I agree to either day, though I like the idea of the flag on the 11th. It seems more people are able to hike on Saturdays. Also I realize less people may not be able to hike on Sunday and/or be able to attend the get together Sunday night.
A thought: Groups flying flags on summits Saturday and Sunday. A weekend memorial!
in reply to: How long do your pictures take…. #49951Great! Now I wonder how huge it’ll be next year with a press release sent to New England newspapers.
in reply to: 2005 Gathering Planning #50499I’m for camping under the stars.
Bringing my choice of food and drink.
Having a big campfire to converse around!
Still a whole year away and only my thoughts.
in reply to: No press coverage this year? #50481Well written! As it is copywritten you have to get permission from the author or change over 15% of the text.
in reply to: No press coverage this year? #50477We need to write a press release and send it to every newspaper. The best part is next year will be our 4th!
😀Sky, Ghostdog and I drove to the Mill Brook Road in Stark and started up the Unknown Pond Trail at 8:30 am on 9/11/2004. The weather was cool, almost cloudless, and certainly invigorating. As usual, the trail was muddy with standing and running water in places. We stopped at the beautiful Unknown Pond for great views of The Horn, saw a group of 10 camping, and enjoyed the sun shining on the early morning mist carpeting the pond. Ascending The Bulge, we continued on to Mt. Cabot arriving at the comfortable time of 11:15.
When we started to tie the flag to a tree branch, Chris M., a nice gentleman formally from England arrived with his American born son Tobias and provided much appreciated assistance in wrapping our rope around a tall limb. We explained our purpose and engaged in a wonderful conversation of flying the Union Jack and other flags during next year’s remembrance.
As we sat and reflected upon the memories of the attacks, the clouds often blocked out the warm sun causing us to feel the damp chill that hung on the peak. After putting on a few layers of warmer clothing, three more sets of visitors, a total of seven, who bagged the chilly peak, shared brief moments of conversation and returned quickly back down the trail. It was not until we were on our way back down Kilkenny Ridge Trail that we met three men who read of the event on Views From The Top.com and were sorry to have missed us at the summit.
On the return, we climbed to the top of The Horn for a delightful 270 degree panoramic view of the Presidentials, the Mahoosucs and the many other mountains of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Quebec. Now it was time to attend the gathering. We had a sensational time at the Mooseland Grill, enjoying food and drink, meeting new and old friends, conversing in each other’s day, and seeing such a large turn out for the event. Wow, a 100 or more hikers covered all 48 summits!
in reply to: Sept 11, 2004 #50342Ghostdog and I hiked with SilentCal and Grace today. We met two gentlemen who summited Owl’s Head Saturday and saw the flag hikers descending. Now that we know OH was covered, Cal (away from his pc on a 10 day hiking vacation in the Whites!) said it seems they were all covered.
Sorry you didn’t make it to the Mooseland Grill (there’s always next year!) and thank you so very much for participating!
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