A note of gratitude

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A note of gratitude

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Many of you are aware that I post on a lot of different boards about backpacking. But I want to express my deep gratitude to the members on these boards.

Sometimes I wonder about the time and energy some of the other sites spend on equipment over experiences. In fact, I think that some of the sites have ten times as many posts on equipment as they do on using it.

So thank you, HSTers, for focusing on what really matters: getting out into the mountains and enjoying them.

And now, if you'll excuse me, I want to check out some new high tech stoves... :lol:
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balzaccom wrote: Sometimes I wonder about the time and energy some of the other sites spend on equipment over experiences. In fact, I think that some of the sites have ten times as many posts on equipment as they do on using it.
Well, here's a little of both. This was from 9/2006 outside Yose on the East side. Our repacking and acclimatization breakfast.

You'll notice that Coleman Peak1 stoves are finicky on their first start up for me anyway. You'll also notice that you should probably never light your stove right next to your bottle of 151. It's funny looking back at this table. All my equipment has been changed out since that trip, except for my beanie.

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"All my equipment has been changed out since that trip, except for my beanie."

Some things work so well, there is no reason to ever change them. I have a red flannel shirt I got when I was about 13 years old. I'm now 51 and that shirt has been on every single backpacking trip and most fishing trips.
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OK, guys. Do NOT derail this thread into a discussion of equipment! \:D/
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Back on track
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And I like that bandana--we have one just like it!
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balzaccom wrote:And I like that bandana--we have one just like it!
Your not back on equipment are you? :D
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Hey! You guys seen that latest totally freaking awesome ultra-mega-hyperlight super-cala-fragilistic-expialidocious new __________ ??!!

Sorry. Couldn't resist. :D

Just want to second balzaccom's comments on the excellentness (is that a word?) of this site and community. :thumbsup:
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Good stuff.

Hey, Russ, if you're 151 was in that Lexan Nalgene near the flame I'm in awe. It's half gone, and you guys haven't even hit the trail yet. :partyman:
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Yes, thanks to all for the generous sharing of experience, information and pictures. And thanks to Eric for making it all possible
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