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John Scurlock Member
Joined: 17 May 2011 Posts: 26 | TRs | Pics
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Dear friends, after an eight year hiatus this project is showing some stirrings of life, with talk of working on it next year to install shutters and possibly windows and a proper door. No actual planning has been done yet but some preliminary discussions are underway, involving the core group from 2013 (west-siders and Methow folk) and the USFS. I will post periodic updates as things progress. The actual work on the building will likely involve helicopter transport of materials and the work crew, though trail work is contemplated as well. Other than that I don't have too many specifics just yet.
I will ask one thing of the group here: Please spread the word that visitors to Mebee should be aware that, under no circumstances, can there be any open flames in or near that building. No candles, no incense, no stoves, no fires of any sort. There is some evidence that this hasn't been the case up there, with the remains of combustibles being found in and around the lookout. It's tiny - 10x10'... it's historic value is immeasurable - it's the last surviving L-5 fire lookout, and it is vulnerable. We are working to save and restore it, and we need all the help we can get from visitors. Thanks!
geyer, snowmonkey, Matt, Kim Brown, jaysway, neek, Opus, dave allyn, kiliki, Foist, hapemask, ejain, RodF
geyer, snowmonkey, Matt, Kim Brown, jaysway, neek, Opus, dave allyn, kiliki, Foist, hapemask, ejain, RodF
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fourteen410 Member
Joined: 23 May 2008 Posts: 2622 | TRs | Pics
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Big thanks to you and your crew for your work on this very worthwhile project. Has a sign been put up there to remind visitors of this?
John Scurlock
John Scurlock
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Mike Collins Member
Joined: 18 Dec 2001 Posts: 3086 | TRs | Pics
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John Scurlock Member
Joined: 17 May 2011 Posts: 26 | TRs | Pics
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We had hoped “common sense”… but alas…
A sign will be included in future plans…
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John Scurlock Member
Joined: 17 May 2011 Posts: 26 | TRs | Pics
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See above… nobody anticipated the need by some to to make Mebee any more romantic than it already is… maybe future plans should include a speaker system to play strangers in the night….
mosey, Matt
mosey, Matt
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fourteen410 Member
Joined: 23 May 2008 Posts: 2622 | TRs | Pics
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John Scurlock wrote: | We had hoped “common sense”… but alas… |
Totally agree. I just think you'll have better luck reaching the offending audience with a sign on-location than a post on NWH
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Kim Brown Member
Joined: 13 Jul 2009 Posts: 6900 | TRs | Pics
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I think John is reaching out to any community he can. So posting here is awesome.
"..living on the east side of the Sierra world be ideal - except for harsher winters and the chance of apocalyptic fires burning the whole area."
Bosterson, NWHiker's marketing expert
John Scurlock
"..living on the east side of the Sierra world be ideal - except for harsher winters and the chance of apocalyptic fires burning the whole area."
Bosterson, NWHiker's marketing expert
John Scurlock
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Kim Brown Member
Joined: 13 Jul 2009 Posts: 6900 | TRs | Pics
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John Scurlock wrote: | See above… nobody anticipated the need by some to to make Mebee any more romantic than it already is… maybe future plans should include a speaker system to play strangers in the night…. |
A mariachi band playing Marty Robbins' "El Paso" would be great. I'll locate the band, we can do up a calendar for visitors.
"..living on the east side of the Sierra world be ideal - except for harsher winters and the chance of apocalyptic fires burning the whole area."
Bosterson, NWHiker's marketing expert
John Scurlock
"..living on the east side of the Sierra world be ideal - except for harsher winters and the chance of apocalyptic fires burning the whole area."
Bosterson, NWHiker's marketing expert
John Scurlock
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D. Inscho Not bored yet...
Joined: 28 Feb 2010 Posts: 973 | TRs | Pics Location: Bellingham,WA |
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D. Inscho
Not bored yet...
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Appreciate your dedication to this L-5 treasure John, and thanks for the update.
http://david-inscho.smugmug.com/
The key to a successful trip is to do the planning during work hours. -- John Muir
“My most memorable hikes can be classified as 'Shortcuts that Backfired'.” --Ed Abbey
http://david-inscho.smugmug.com/
The key to a successful trip is to do the planning during work hours. -- John Muir
“My most memorable hikes can be classified as 'Shortcuts that Backfired'.” --Ed Abbey
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