[neek]

Ah, does read more like a female...shame on me for not picking up on that, although who cares.  Calling out people by name probably does cross the line.

[Kim Brown]

[MtnGoat]

The best part about the second version, is the arrogance and lack of self awareness is still evident throughout the piece.

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Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock. - Will Rogers

[ranger rock]

One day I will have to do this famous Seattle hike just to see what all the flap is about.  Dog
poop bags are starting to show up on Olympic Mountain trails now. The trails are getting more
crowded even over here.    I've given up on Mount Rose after all the media whoring of that trail,
it was my favorite trail for solitude too.

You'll find me mostly hiking up the roads behind the wild life gates or off trail somewhere in the
Olympics.  Actually you probably won't find me at all unless I'm playing tour guide to a newb.

[Moose]

If anyone saved copies of the original post, I'd love to read it...