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  1. walker

    RIP Nin (Mount Washington Obs Cat)

    Some pictures of Nin He won the lottery when he ended up at the Obs. Plenty of love, food, at one hell of a view (plus all the mice and voles he could find.:o He will be missed:(:(
  2. walker

    WODC Outlook, May 2009

    Check out the following coord for "Google Earth" to see what a land owner has done. 37.38.46.48N 115.45.03.14W This place is just north of Area 51 and the Nuke testing area.:eek: Thought this might make you smile a little. :D See you on the trail...Walker Why do I have the urge for chicken?
  3. walker

    Weeknight Escapes from the City; Prospect Hill Park, Waltham MA

    Dish on the dish The Air Force was not using this to monitor the sun. Most of the time (when it was in use in the 60's - early 70's) in was pointed almost due east. Now what would be to the east of Boston the US Government would be interested in? Why cable activity from Europe of coarse...
  4. walker

    Another rescue

    Don't look for them Maybe they should stop looking for these people. You know, get their DNA out of the pool. :D It won't help now but think ahead. This should help in twenty or thirty years. Sounds like the DNA pool needs a little Chlorine. :D:D See you on the trail (with a map, compass...
  5. walker

    Re-routing Lower half of Fishin' Jimmy (AT)

    I Love this trail Everytime I take this trail, I always tell myself "This is the last time!"....I've said that 5 times now. I find myself on this trail not because I'm a big fan of the Kinsmans, or the Cannon Balls" (is that one word or two), but I am a huge fan of the "Fishin' Jimmy" Trail...
  6. walker

    Hiking and Fishing Remote Ponds

    The New Hampshire Fish and Game posted a list of backwoods ponds and streams they stock by helicopter. I was surprised Greeley Pond made the list. Lonesome I can see but isn't Greeley Pond (Upper) a little small to stock? But, it is an easy one to get to with equipment.:D:D The complete list...
  7. walker

    First test of cog railway Diesel

    The diesel's Horn The only problem I have with the new diesel trains are the horn. I like the old steam train whistle. The new ones have the same air horn a 18-wheeler has. The first time I heard it on the summit I thought "why did a 18-wheeler drive up here when the road is open to the...
  8. walker

    Jubilation to Major Disappointment

    Straight from the horses mouth (sort of) Taken from the White Mountain National Forest web site http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/white_mountain/recreation/winter_activities/snowmobile_trails/index.php Snowmobiling on the White Mountain National Forest is permitted ONLY ON DESIGNATED TRAILS...
  9. walker

    Pay More 2 Play (WMNF proposed fee changes)

    Give the Forest Service your Input Straight off the WMNF Web Site "To provide feedback on this proposal, contact Marianne Leberman, Recreation & Wilderness Program Leader at [email protected] or 603-528-8751, or Marianne Leberman, White Mountain National Forest, 719 N Main St., Laconia, NH...
  10. walker

    Zealand Trail Moose Attack Warning

    Does a moose read the Sunday Times in the Woods? Moose live in the woods....Humans visit the woods.......Humans leave the woods and go home......Moose live in the woods......... If anything need to be relocated, relocate the humans to a less wildlife enhanced area. Come on people...Isn't...
  11. walker

    VFTT Shirts - what size would you prefer??

    Color Shirts ? Maybe offer something in an "Ash" or even a dark color (black, dark blue, dark red ect.):rolleyes: Just a Thought... HikeSafe....Walker
  12. walker

    AMC 1922 White Mountain Guide...for free

    Hysteria and Homesickness in the Woods In the 1922 edition I really like the paragraph on "Hysteria and Homesickness" in the chapter in 'Emergencies in the Woods".:eek: There's also found the formula on making Bug-Dope. The "Rectified oil of Tar" might be a little hard to find. (the formula...
  13. walker

    Cheap, Simple GPS (X-Mas Gift?)

    I found this while looking for something totally different. It's a simple GPS you can mark three way points (parking lot, trail intersection, Camp site, Ect.) and get back to them. Just an "out and back" device. Not bad for $59.95 Looking for something for that special hiker? :rolleyes: Merry...
  14. walker

    Great Deal on LED Lights

    For Just A Little More Money For those who are looking for something in a little higher price range. ;) http://www.karstsports.com/pee52aculhes.html :eek::eek::eek: Yes, that price is correct. In fact, it's lower then the MSRP. HikeSafe...Walker
  15. walker

    USGS monument replicas as gifts?

    Did I miss the Memo about Monadnock? Same web store...different mountain http://www.mountainclimb.com/store/scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=106 Monadnock Location: New Hampshire, USA Coordinates: N42° 51' 40'' W072° 06' 35'' Elevation: 3,165 ft. The most climbed mountain in North America...
  16. walker

    Licensed Amateur Radio Operators?

    A reminder on "Wilderness Protocol" For Hams If you bring a HH into the wilderness please, please, please bring a real Hand Held, not one of these mini, smaller then a credit card things that put out a max of 500 mW. Most of the time, with the small ones, you can open the repeater but can't...
  17. walker

    Letting your camera find it's way home

    I just read another found camera. These easy steps will help ID your digital camera by anyone who finds it. 1) Print out a 8.5 by 11 sheet of paper with your name address and contact info on it. 2) Take your first picture on your memory card of the info sheet you printed out. 3) MOST...
  18. walker

    Hiker Dies on Haystack Mtn.

    Screen Name Could some one tell us Ray's screen name so we can look back on past postings and smile with the man. Rejoice in the mans life...Do not mourn his passing. He will be with us on every hike we do, watching over us...Making sure we step sure, and come home safe. Walker
  19. walker

    Lucy hikes in Fairy Land

    Thanks Carole Thanks for the info and the link to the Wonalancet Out Door Club's newsletter. I will have to read more of her poetry. Thanks again.....Walker
  20. walker

    Lucy hikes in Fairy Land

    Who? I've always been taught "There are no stupid questions" so..... Who is Lucy? I'm asking only because today I have run into 6 Lucys. 4 Cat (including my own) and 2 dogs all named Lucy. I'm waiting for Mulder and Scully to knock on my door. :eek: Later....Walker
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