Fri Mar 20, 2009 9:40 pm TNAB at Poo Poo Point - 3/19/2009
Poo Poo point was a new destination for TNAB this year. A light season opener short enough to do after work before it gets too dark. Orange flagging and a windsock welcomed a group of both veterans and noobs to the starting point at the paraglider landing zone on the West flank of Tiger Mountain. (Dani, Ingunn, JK, Tom, Josh S, Aussie, Yukon222, StormPrincess, Mesahchie, Magnum, Malachai Constant, Lynda, Omega, Dicey, Drew, Runningbird, Moosefish, GeoTom, Ewb, Recon, Intl’ Joe, Run4cache, cmurph, Dan)
In good weather, the gliders would be landing here, but today it was alternating dumping rain and drizzle. The rain tapered back to a few droplets as we began up steep, rock paved switchbacks in the first few hundred feet. Four footed friends made a futile attempt to herd us as the peloton elongated. More aggressive hikers crested the North launch site quickly and had enough time to toss a few snowballs, demonstrate extrordinary feats of canine control and glissade the launch pad before those who prefer to savor their hike reached the top.
Solar panels atop Poo Poo stood in salute of a 2000 foot cloud level, turning their backs to a good view of Lake Sammamish, Issaquah and I-90. We gave a quick shout to Josie for being our web site hero even after an injury. Then, after suiting up to avoid an increasing rain, we ducked back into a darkening forest to re-join our conversations and memories of the 2008 season. A perfect start to what should be a very good year!
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Fri Mar 20, 2009 10:57 pm
Well, we would have been there but we had more important things to do . We missed you all and look forward to popping in for a couple this year.
-------------- "Forest 101: These big wood stick things are called trees. The big rocks are called mountains, and the little rocks are their babies." Elliott from Open Season
Way to go starting the season before baseball. Sleeping in that weather at the summit, more like day dreaming of dry and warmth... So what was the ratio of hike time to pub time?
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Sat Mar 21, 2009 3:46 pm
WOW! That means the hiking season has officially begun...WAHOOO!
(not that it ever really ended... ) I always look forward to your reports each week. Too bad I can only join you if I quit my job Thank you!
PS Jo, heal fast!
-------------- "May I always be the kind of person my dog thinks I am"
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Sat Mar 21, 2009 5:49 pm Re: TNAB Wipes Poo Poo off 2009 Roster - 3/19/2009
Magnum wrote:
Four footed friends made a futile attempt to herd us as the peloton elongated.
Sheep and cattle are much simpler to herd. You 2-leggers just won't listen to reason.
I had a fun time and got good and muddy. It was nice to meet a few new buddies (Jack, Luis, Rufus and Wellie) as well as a familiar one (Mazzy). Sorry if I was a bit aggressive when it came to the treats though. Dad tries to tell me there will be more, but I'm not sure if I believe him.
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Go TNAB!
. We missed you all and look forward to popping in for a couple this year.
Thank you!
