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 06/22/2011 07:07:38 AM · #26
Originally posted by glad2badad:
Originally posted by sempermarine:
Do you think toddhead and sempermarine could tag along?

Hah! I wondered when I'd finally meet some more locals. :-)


We both have been wanting to do a GTG for awhile and this seems like the best distance from Neverland. :)
 06/22/2011 07:23:06 AM · #27
Originally posted by Ja-9:
Later after the hike (Rose River Falls) and after lunch we (husband and I) are going to head back to our camper over at Douthat State Park. I'm hoping that we (I) have the energy to hike one more short hike to either Crabtree Falls, St. Mary's Falls or White Rock Falls all of which have easy/moderate hikes. All three are just off Hwy 56 near Steeles Tavern...but I haven't decided which one we will do that afternoon. It might be that we are just to blooming tired...hmmm

Jimmy isn't sure yet if he will go with us or not and I'm not sure about Wendy...Barry said he was planning on going back sometime after lunch.


Depends on how dead I am after the first set and how embarrassed I am at being so far behind everyone. :)
 06/22/2011 07:44:09 AM · #28
Originally posted by vawendy:
Originally posted by Ja-9:
Later after the hike (Rose River Falls) and after lunch we (husband and I) are going to head back to our camper over at Douthat State Park. I'm hoping that we (I) have the energy to hike one more short hike to either Crabtree Falls, St. Mary's Falls or White Rock Falls all of which have easy/moderate hikes. All three are just off Hwy 56 near Steeles Tavern...but I haven't decided which one we will do that afternoon. It might be that we are just to blooming tired...hmmm

Jimmy isn't sure yet if he will go with us or not and I'm not sure about Wendy...Barry said he was planning on going back sometime after lunch.


Depends on how dead I am after the first set and how embarrassed I am at being so far behind everyone. :)


as I said before "I'll bring the oxygen tanks" lol (bear in mind I'm coming from 100' above sea level...the air is much, much thinner up there than here!!
 06/22/2011 07:52:50 AM · #29
Originally posted by Ja-9:
Originally posted by vawendy:
Originally posted by Ja-9:
Later after the hike (Rose River Falls) and after lunch we (husband and I) are going to head back to our camper over at Douthat State Park. I'm hoping that we (I) have the energy to hike one more short hike to either Crabtree Falls, St. Mary's Falls or White Rock Falls all of which have easy/moderate hikes. All three are just off Hwy 56 near Steeles Tavern...but I haven't decided which one we will do that afternoon. It might be that we are just to blooming tired...hmmm

Jimmy isn't sure yet if he will go with us or not and I'm not sure about Wendy...Barry said he was planning on going back sometime after lunch.


Depends on how dead I am after the first set and how embarrassed I am at being so far behind everyone. :)


as I said before "I'll bring the oxygen tanks" lol (bear in mind I'm coming from 100' above sea level...the air is much, much thinner up there than here!!


naw... I bet you won't feel a thing. But it would be nice to have company as I'm failing miserably at keeping up. :)
 06/22/2011 09:10:36 AM · #30
It's supposed to be an easy/moderate hike for Rose River Falls. So fingers crossed...at least I/we will find out what the definition of "easy/moderate" is...lol

ETA: Thank goodness I will be able to do some "conditioning" (stop snorting) before I get there...we are camping in NC near Mt. Airy @ Stone Mountain State Park...

Message edited by author 2011-06-22 09:11:53.
 06/23/2011 09:13:11 AM · #31
Well, we leave tomorrow am for NC then on to VA (the 27th) I won't have service for awhile, but I'll try to ck in when I can. Looking forward to meeting everyone...have a good wkend
 06/23/2011 09:48:10 AM · #32
Originally posted by Ja-9:
It's supposed to be an easy/moderate hike for Rose River Falls. So fingers crossed...at least I/we will find out what the definition of "easy/moderate" is...lol


easy/moderate = killer, guaranteed! You tell me when it's over if I wasn't right!
Oh and thanks (all) for the invite but I won't be able to make it this time. I know
that you are in good guide hands with Barry. Hope every one enjoys their visit!
Can't wait for pics!
 06/23/2011 10:32:59 AM · #33
I hate that I can't make it but safe travels to all that are going. Hopefully I can make a gtg one day.
 06/23/2011 12:47:16 PM · #34
I may regret this (forecast: hazy, hot and humid with a chance of afternoon thundershowers ... I don't even have to look it up to know that ... summer in VA is very predictable LOL), but I'm in. I'll probably head home after the morning hike so I don't have to deal with afternoon rush hour going home. I'm allergic to rush hour traffic ;-)
 06/23/2011 03:10:52 PM · #35
Originally posted by MaryO:
I may regret this (forecast: hazy, hot and humid with a chance of afternoon thundershowers ... I don't even have to look it up to know that ... summer in VA is very predictable LOL), but I'm in. I'll probably head home after the morning hike so I don't have to deal with afternoon rush hour going home. I'm allergic to rush hour traffic ;-)


yea!!! So glad your going to be able to come. We just decided that we are going to pull out tonight instead of 5 am tomorrow...can't wait to get on the road!!!
 06/23/2011 04:02:38 PM · #36
Originally posted by Ja-9:
Originally posted by MaryO:
I may regret this (forecast: hazy, hot and humid with a chance of afternoon thundershowers ... I don't even have to look it up to know that ... summer in VA is very predictable LOL), but I'm in. I'll probably head home after the morning hike so I don't have to deal with afternoon rush hour going home. I'm allergic to rush hour traffic ;-)


yea!!! So glad your going to be able to come. We just decided that we are going to pull out tonight instead of 5 am tomorrow...can't wait to get on the road!!!


Drive careful!!
 06/23/2011 04:35:14 PM · #37
Originally posted by vawendy:
Originally posted by Ja-9:
Originally posted by MaryO:
I may regret this (forecast: hazy, hot and humid with a chance of afternoon thundershowers ... I don't even have to look it up to know that ... summer in VA is very predictable LOL), but I'm in. I'll probably head home after the morning hike so I don't have to deal with afternoon rush hour going home. I'm allergic to rush hour traffic ;-)


yea!!! So glad your going to be able to come. We just decided that we are going to pull out tonight instead of 5 am tomorrow...can't wait to get on the road!!!


Drive careful!!


we will, I really glad Rick decided to do this...instead of a 12-14 hour pull tomorrow we will be able to break it up...very relieved!!!
 06/26/2011 10:17:18 PM · #38
toddhead and I will have to take a rain check on the GTG. My son made All-Stars and he has practice everyday leading up to the tournament. Sorry all, I hope you all have a great time and I am sure there will be sometime to meet in the future.
 06/27/2011 12:07:22 PM · #39
ALERT:

What are the chances of doing this on Wednesday or Thursday? Just talked to Ja-9 and looked at the weather. This is the forecast for Tuesday:

Scattered thunderstorms. A few storms may be severe. Storms may produce large hail and strong winds. High around 85F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

With a 60% chance of rain, it's not looking too promising.

Wednesday and thursday are rain free, high of 84.

Ja-9 asked me to post this... What do you think?
 06/27/2011 12:27:18 PM · #40
Wednesday is a no for me...but I could make Thursday.
 06/27/2011 09:03:17 PM · #41
How about making it the week starting August 2nd? I just bought airline tickets for my son and me to fly into DC and back from August 2nd through the 9th. I've been watching this thread to get and idea of where we might go for scenic drives, hikes, whitewater rafting, etc. from the 2nd through the 5th before we finish the rest of our trip in DC through the 9th.

Actually, I don't think that you can postpone the GTG that long, but keep me in mind and let me know what will be worth us visiting after you've checked it out. In addition to the activities that I mentioned, I'd definitely like to get some good cascade photos, not giant waterfalls, but rather some small waterfalls and cascades that I could get some shots of.
 06/27/2011 09:08:06 PM · #42
Robert - Usually there's a DC GTG every year. Haven't heard anything about one recently...maybe you could get something started? :-) There's quite a few DPCr's in the greater DC area.

If you end up finding your way into central VA, let me know.
 06/30/2011 09:23:14 PM · #43
Well, we survived. :-) Had a good time. Great to meet everyone.



Pic's to follow sometime in the near future. :-P
 07/01/2011 08:24:40 PM · #44
started looking at picts today:

07/04/2011 05:53:57 PM · #45
wow...back in the land of internet!!! Won't be home until tomorrow...but at least I have some service..

really had a great time...Robert I got a book on waterfalls that has been both very accurate and written by a photographer...Waterfalls of West Virginia and Virginia. I would highly recommend it. I will also be happy to tell you about some of the falls that I visited. Probably the best one that has loads of cascades is Sandstone Falls in West Virginia...more information later

It was so much fun meeting everyone...had a blast, although I will say I was a little pooped...but survived. As a matter of fact for the next 3 days we got in some really good hikes so now I just need to keep it up. Thanks for suggesting the location Barry...it was really fun.
 07/04/2011 10:35:56 PM · #46
Thanks for the book recommendation, Janine. I'll keep checking this thread for more info, ideas, and more pictures of course.
 07/05/2011 03:05:59 PM · #47
Originally posted by yakatme:
Thanks for the book recommendation, Janine. I'll keep checking this thread for more info, ideas, and more pictures of course.


Finally home...so over the wkend I'll be posting some stuff...or so I hope...dog tired right now. and it's hotter than H&*^ here...I want to go back to the Mountains!!! Like NOW!!!
 07/08/2011 04:48:05 PM · #48
- this is the "Where's Mary" version. :-)

... and more ...

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Message edited by author 2011-07-08 17:42:43.
 07/15/2011 06:26:41 PM · #49


here are some...I need to work on the ones from our GTG outing next.
 07/15/2011 07:53:24 PM · #50
Originally posted by Ja-9:
here are some...


Now that's what I've been watching this thread for! Nice waterfall and cascade shots.

Could you please list the locations for these beautiful scenes? I look forward to visiting places like these in just over two weeks from now.
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