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    If a group of kilties is a "rabble", what do you call a group of through-hikers who have ripened for three months? Anyway, I ran into a bunch of the latter at Carson Pass around 5:30 pm on Saturday, July 8th. Three trail-names I remember are Token Citizen, Lawn Ornament, and Go-Go Girl, but the picture below captured all but one who were there.

    http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e7...s/IMG_5264.jpg

    They said they would be at Echo Summit the next day and probably take a couple rest days at Lake Tahoe.

    I was at Carson Pass as a volunteer helper for the 26th annual "Tour of the California Alps: The Death Ride" bicycling event. This is probably as close as I'll get to meeting you because I won't be returning to Lake Tahoe until the August 5th Kilt Camp. Glad to hear you made it through the snows.
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    A mans gota do what a mans gota do--I think your are an inspiration to us all--it takes me all my time to walk to my car-good luck with the trip

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    Quote Originally Posted by way2fractious
    Anyway, I ran into a bunch of the latter at Carson Pass around 5:30 pm on Saturday, July 8th. Three trail-names I remember are Token Citizen, Lawn Ornament, and Go-Go Girl, but the picture below captured all but one who were there.

    http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e7...s/IMG_5264.jpg
    Aww, I'm just behind that lot - I'm in Bridgeport, CA, now (from Sonora Pass/Highway 108). The leftmost is Token Civilian, and the guy in the middle with sunglasses is 3-Bar; to his left are Go-Go and Right Behind (who got engaged on Mt. Whitney). I don't know the others, but it's great to see some friendly faces!

    1,018.3 miles and counting!

    Andrew (known as Haiku on the trail).

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    Nice to see you're making progress.

    I was hoping you would be around Lake Tahoe a couple weeks ago (My wife and I were out there), but I know how the trail steals your time!

    Hope the trail treats you well.
    Mark Dockendorf
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    I'm in Oregon, baby!

    I reached the border two days ago, and have spent the time since in Ashland, OR, figuring out my food for the entire state of Oregon. I should be in Washington in about two weeks.

    Which means my hike is drawing to an end, with just under 1,000 miles remaining.

    It's been awesome, but what an even better feeling to be out of California!

    Andrew.

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    Such joy,

    Good to hear you check in Andrew. Can't comprehend the reality of what you're doing. Just positive you're much healthier than I.

    Do enjoy the wild berries if they're still in season.

    Ron
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    Great to hear from you Andrew. Take care
    All the Best.....David.
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    Been following your blog. Going around the forest fires was a good idea.

    Keep on walking!
    Dee

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