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Post by seenvic on May 24, 2010 13:04:37 GMT -5
Anyone here ever have a run in with the Canadian Goose at HKSP?
I thought she was going to take my head off one day.
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May 24, 2010 11:52:01 GMT -5
Post by seenvic on May 24, 2010 11:52:01 GMT -5
Seems like the norm to me? No? I don't think so. Used to only see one or two guests. Right now there's 12. And yes, if you aren't logged in, you show up as a guest. Now, if you leave, and then come back, does it see you as a different guest? I don't know. Maybe a lot of people don't have their machine set to automatically log them in, and that's what's bumping up the count. Not trying to run anyone off or anything, just encouraging people to register and join in on the conversation. Welcome to the forum mmayers86 12 at one time. 158 in the last 24 hours. 158 in the last 24 hours....seems normal to me. Right now it says 175 guests in the last 24 hours.
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May 24, 2010 11:05:07 GMT -5
Post by seenvic on May 24, 2010 11:05:07 GMT -5
If I'm not logged in, do I show up as a guest? I don't always log in. Regardless, that still leaves 157 guests... yes.
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May 24, 2010 10:31:36 GMT -5
Post by seenvic on May 24, 2010 10:31:36 GMT -5
Noticed there's been a lot of 'Guests' on the forum latetly. A second ago the 24hr activity showed 2 moderators, 22 members, and 158 guests. And everytime I open the main forum page it says there's anywhere from 4 to 8 guests currently viewing. Y'all don't need to be afraid to register you know. It'd be cool to hear more opinions/thoughts. I noticed this starting a few months ago, assumed it was Summit related. But after the Summit, there's still lots of lurkers. Seems like the norm to me? No?
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Post by seenvic on May 24, 2010 8:57:49 GMT -5
Second go at New Bartram yesterday. Great ride.
Better coming from WW to P'burg, I thought. If one was going to set a shuttle and do a big one way ride, I would end at West Dam. Could start at Mistletoe for the really big ride.
My thought is to start at Keg Creek and save the long drive to Mistletoe. Just do Keg - Mistletoe - Keg and then ride to the other car at West Dam. Will be able to restock supplies at car. Only thing you add is the section b/n Mistletoe and Keg twice instead of once.
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Post by seenvic on May 24, 2010 7:46:08 GMT -5
OK. Thanks for explaining that. I would have read your post 1000 times and not come to that conclusion....because dues are higher and I didn't get a few mags, I'll stop posting in this thread. Sorry I was off base.
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Post by seenvic on May 22, 2010 13:08:27 GMT -5
I wouldn't buy this pack. But the older model @ $55 was a very good value, IMHO. None of the NMBP gear is required. So only out-of-pocket cost is membership - and you get some "free" stuff: NMBP socks and 2 bike mag subscriptions with each renewal. I thought it was worth the extra fee. If I didn't, I would not have joined up. 1) You aren't NMBP'ing if you aren't wearing The Jersey. 2) The cost of membership is higher. Why? Shouldn't it be lower? 3) Have yet to see one free issue of DR, even with many assurances, from many levels. I'm done. I made the point as eloquently as I can. I think I will go camping, bike riding, boating. MD Volunteers come in all shape, sizes and predispositions. Some like to dig in the dirt, some hate that and would rather run a chainsaw. Some do no trail work, but work event registration or a feed station at our events. Others are NMBP Patrollers. Not everyone has the physical strength or mental predisposition to do all the above. MD is one of SORBA CSRA's best volunteers. I have said many times I wish he and Barbara would go back to AZ and come back with 20 more people just like them. That would be great. Why is the cost of NMBP membership higher? I dunno, good question. Here is my answer. The NMBP is looking for a higher level of involvement and commitment than a rank and file member. In return for this investment and commitment, the NMBP members get perks that rank and file members don't get. I got my Turner frame for $1285 delivered thru the NMBP. Retail was $1900 at the time, I think. The non-delivery of the Dirt Rag mags to MD are unfortunate. But to come onto a public forum and say one is quitting because they didn't get $15 worth of magizines.......comes across to this poster (perhaps not you) as petty. MD is anything but a taker and is one of the SORBA CSRA's main givers. But the words used paint a picture opposite of that to me. I hate that for my friend, MD. I would like to see MD's "flounce" of the NMBP post removed and this one removed. I hope this makes sense and I haven't pissed MD off.
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Post by seenvic on May 21, 2010 16:46:04 GMT -5
Wow; sorry to hear he gave it up as he is one of the 20% ers that make it happen for the other 80%. Just glad it isn't illness or the like. I agree with you. But John was more like a 1 or 2 % that only comes along so often. If nothing else, I hope his legacy is a long and successful NMBP here in the CSRA. I have nothing but high praise and thanks to John for the time he did enjoy mtb'g.
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Post by seenvic on May 21, 2010 12:12:07 GMT -5
Bass fishing. Sold his bike to Charlie Mock.
That is what I heard.
I sent him an email saying I had heard this and wished him well. I got no response.
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Post by seenvic on May 21, 2010 8:56:45 GMT -5
Color coded map of the Dark Star Loop. Red is single. Blue is paved. Yellow is gravel.
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Post by seenvic on May 20, 2010 15:51:05 GMT -5
Be sure you have a fishing license.
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Post by seenvic on May 20, 2010 15:25:52 GMT -5
ok so no name changing, no sign changing but the fact remains to get to and from the BW you have to ride both ways on the Skinny and GW....i guess i'm stupid too, how would that work? that's all I'm saying. You are correct about the GW and Dustin is correct about the Skinny. To get to the Skinny and BW, you gotta get on the GW Loop. The short section of the GW Loop would have to run both directions all the time if riders wanted a short way to get to the Skinny Loop without having to ride 7ish miles around the GW Loop CCW. But the Skinny Loop would not have to run both ways all the time. It would never have to run both ways. But one would have to ride the complete Skinny Loop and would not have the option of riding the Upper Skinny both ways to the BW. All that said, I doubt the change is made. Good foresite by JimmyC. Thanks for sticking with it long enough for me to catch on.
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Post by seenvic on May 20, 2010 14:59:44 GMT -5
He was only a few miles from the lock and dam on that long straight away. Kim was assisting with the situation when I came by...she may know for sure. My only guess would be he hit some of the loose dirt and lost control. Not sure of his age but he was a "seasoned citizen" and more susceptible to injury from a fall. I hate it for Tom. He was great when we built FATS. He didn't even own a MTB, he just showed up and worked. Over time, he got a MTB and learned to enjoy riding it. I've seen him around from time to time. I saw him at the L to L ride, before it started and thought he was pretty game to be doing it. Does anyone know what hospital and room he is in? I may go visit him. If you don't want to say that here, send me an email to billvictor10 at gmail dot com
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Post by seenvic on May 20, 2010 14:24:04 GMT -5
I am in the just walk around it and give it plenty of room camp.
I stood about a foot away from one for 30 seconds or so about 2 years ago. Next rider up to me rode up and very calmly told me there was a rattlesnake about a foot behind my right heel. I jumped 6 feet forward and screamed like a small child.
I think of that every time I go by that spot on Deep Step.
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Post by seenvic on May 20, 2010 14:07:02 GMT -5
That will be a big ride.
B-W Ext is right across the street from the parking lot. Can't miss it.
When you get to Wash Rd, ride right across it and down in the woods. What looks like a trail right in front of you is the Keg Creek Trail. It will end in a parking lot on Washington Rd. Ride across the bridge and you will come back to the spot on Washington Road where you entered Keg Creek.
B-W Ext is 2.5 miles one way. Keg Creek is 9.2 miles, including the paved part I described above.
You are looking at 43ish miles, I think, total.
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Post by seenvic on May 20, 2010 13:30:40 GMT -5
I just think the upper trail that runs from the parking lot to the BW that some refer to that as the connector would have to be named so. Two way traffic cannot be avoided on that strech of trail. Personally I lean toward keeping it the way it is. The Connector Trail out of the parking lot ends at the Great Wall Loop. As soon as you get to the GW, you either get on it CCW by going straight, or get on it CW by taking a left. This trail crosses the gravel road and takes you to the Skinny Loop. There is no Connector Trail going all the way to the Brown Wave. The only way to get to the Brown Wave via singletrack is on the Skinny Loop. There are 6 loops at FATS and a few short Connector Trails. No way we are renaming anything out there. If folks think there is a connector trail to the Brown Wave, that's fine. But there will be no name or sign changes to play to this stupidity.
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Post by seenvic on May 20, 2010 12:31:26 GMT -5
I've been in the "no need for this" camp since day one.
Then we directionalized (I may have made that word up), the loops for the Summit. Several times it came up in conversation that it is nice to let it hang out without having to worry (as much) about someone coming the other way.
So I started this thread to hear what y'all thought and I don't think I have heard much to move me off the fence on way or the other.
Carry on. Good discussion.
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Post by seenvic on May 20, 2010 10:19:13 GMT -5
It's REALLY hard to turn a profit on that kind of stuff. So many skateparks that open go out of business in just a few years. If you charge enough to make decent $$ people don't want to pay it often enough, especially when you can ride outside for free. It's not like bowling where you can only do it at a bowling alley. Yea, all that crossed my mind too. I heard of someone making this move around Charlotte, I think. Thread on MTBR about it some time ago.
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Post by seenvic on May 20, 2010 10:11:47 GMT -5
No way we have signs on every loop that need to be changed daily or at some other interval.
Perhaps a permanent sign that had odd/even days a direction.
I am not convinced we need to do this, but it is good to talk about. At some point, we'd have to engage the USFS in the discussion.
I am not sure which side I am on. I agree with most every point in this thread, good and bad.
And it may be a solution looking for a problem.....good discussion though.
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Post by seenvic on May 20, 2010 10:06:05 GMT -5
What is that big empty mall in Augusta.
Yea, it has crossed my mind.
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