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I am now a born a gain hiker..all thanks to MikeV
So, Mike finally struck me and I decided to go ahead and go for a
hike. I have to say only one thing...it was really great. It started out odd though. When me and my two hiking partners got to the open space preserve, there were no parking spots or suitable places to lock our bicycles that we rode up there. Being very firm enviromentalist, we refuse to drive but found this situation very paradoxial...how do you deal with these situations Mike? Do you usually just walk to your hiking grounds? Anyways...Since we couldnt find appropriate parking areas for our bicycles we just pushed them along with us, still following the rules which stated "no mountain biking." Although they werent allowed on the trail, It was really great when we saw two equestrians with their dog...simply enjoying nature like we were,using a medium that they appreciated...It was really quite harmonious... I owe you much grattitude Mike for showing me the light. Here is a photo link of the day... http://s71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...ent=photo3.jpg |
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On 15 May 2007 23:18:33 -0700, Daniel
wrote: So, Mike finally struck me and I decided to go ahead and go for a hike. I have to say only one thing...it was really great. It started out odd though. When me and my two hiking partners got to the open space preserve, there were no parking spots or suitable places to lock our bicycles that we rode up there. Being very firm enviromentalist, we refuse to drive but found this situation very paradoxial...how do you deal with these situations Mike? Do you usually just walk to your hiking grounds? Yes, but others lock their bikes at the trail head. Anyways...Since we couldnt find appropriate parking areas for our bicycles we just pushed them along with us, still following the rules which stated "no mountain biking." BS. The rules are "NO BIKES". Pushing them is not allowed. -- I am working on creating wildlife habitat that is off-limits to humans ("pure habitat"). Want to help? (I spent the previous 8 years fighting auto dependence and road construction.) Please don't put a cell phone next to any part of your body that you are fond of! http://home.pacbell.net/mjvande |
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I am now a born a gain hiker..all thanks to MikeV
Yes, but others lock their bikes at the trail head. Yeah, thats what we tried to do but there was nothing secure to lock to besides trees...I would hate to wrap my chainlock around a tree. BS. The rules are "NO BIKES". Pushing them is not allowed. Oh...I didnt know that you had read the rules to the open space that I was visiting. On the two rule boards which I read, they only stated that there was no mountain biking allowed...along with no horseback riding, no fires and no dogs. Do they have real rules that they simply choose not to post for some reason? I thought you would be able to encourage me in ways that would make my hiking a more pleasant experience...are you able to do so? -- I am working on creating wildlife habitat that is off-limits to humans ("pure habitat"). Want to help? (I spent the previous 8 years fighting auto dependence and road construction.) Please don't put a cell phone next to any part of your body that you are fond of! http://home.pacbell.net/mjvande |
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I am now a born a gain hiker..all thanks to MikeV
On May 17, 3:09 pm, Daniel wrote:
Yes, but others lock their bikes at the trail head. Yeah, thats what we tried to do but there was nothing secure to lock to besides trees...I would hate to wrap my chainlock around a tree. BS. The rules are "NO BIKES". Pushing them is not allowed. Oh...I didnt know that you had read the rules to the open space that I was visiting. On the two rule boards which I read, they only stated that there was no mountain biking allowed...along with no horseback riding, no fires and no dogs. Do they have real rules that they simply choose not to post for some reason? I thought you would be able to encourage me in ways that would make my hiking a more pleasant experience...are you able to do so? Mike is sociopathically incapable of *encouraging* anybody...a sad byproduct of his psycho-training. You see, he probably doesn't want you HIKING there either - he considers humans totally unnatural, and he is incapable of understanding that the passive and ephemeral presence of a human in a forest is no more or less intrusive to the local animals than that of a grizzly bear, a warthog or an elk. I'll bet I speak for practically everyone else when I congratulate you on your reasonable response to the situation at hand, and may you have many more days of peaceful nature communion during which you needn't be encumbered by a bike that could not be stored. Bruce Jensen |
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I am now a born a gain hiker..all thanks to MikeV
On 17 May 2007 15:09:17 -0700, Daniel
wrote: Yes, but others lock their bikes at the trail head. Yeah, thats what we tried to do but there was nothing secure to lock to besides trees...I would hate to wrap my chainlock around a tree. Why??? Too short? BS. The rules are "NO BIKES". Pushing them is not allowed. Oh...I didnt know that you had read the rules to the open space that I was visiting. On the two rule boards which I read, they only stated that there was no mountain biking allowed...along with no horseback riding, no fires and no dogs. Do they have real rules that they simply choose not to post for some reason? I thought you would be able to encourage me in ways that would make my hiking a more pleasant experience...are you able to do so? Why would I want to encourage anyone to hike? Leave the wildlife alone! -- I am working on creating wildlife habitat that is off-limits to humans ("pure habitat"). Want to help? (I spent the previous 8 years fighting auto dependence and road construction.) Please don't put a cell phone next to any part of your body that you are fond of! http://home.pacbell.net/mjvande |
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I am now a born a gain hiker..all thanks to MikeV
Why??? Too short? Um, no....I believe that wrapping a chain around a tree might not be very good for the health of that specimen. Do you usually just walk to your hiking grounds? Yes Why would I want to encourage anyone to hike? Leave the wildlife alone! Does this even need a response? Wow. Thats all I have to say to you. |
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I am now a born a gain hiker..all thanks to MikeV
"Mike Vandeman" wrote in message ... On 15 May 2007 23:18:33 -0700, Daniel wrote: So, Mike finally struck me and I decided to go ahead and go for a hike. I have to say only one thing...it was really great. It started out odd though. When me and my two hiking partners got to the open space preserve, there were no parking spots or suitable places to lock our bicycles that we rode up there. Being very firm enviromentalist, we refuse to drive but found this situation very paradoxial...how do you deal with these situations Mike? Do you usually just walk to your hiking grounds? Yes, but others lock their bikes at the trail head. Anyways...Since we couldnt find appropriate parking areas for our bicycles we just pushed them along with us, still following the rules which stated "no mountain biking." BS. The rules are "NO BIKES". Pushing them is not allowed. Mike, Didn't you read the part(s) where he said (twice) there were no facilities to accomodate bike parking? |
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I am now a born a gain hiker..all thanks to MikeV
On 18 May 2007 10:17:01 -0700, Daniel
wrote: Why??? Too short? Um, no....I believe that wrapping a chain around a tree might not be very good for the health of that specimen. Because? No is asking you to girdle the tree, just put a lock around it. Do you usually just walk to your hiking grounds? Yes Why would I want to encourage anyone to hike? Leave the wildlife alone! Does this even need a response? Wow. Thats all I have to say to you. -- I am working on creating wildlife habitat that is off-limits to humans ("pure habitat"). Want to help? (I spent the previous 8 years fighting auto dependence and road construction.) Please don't put a cell phone next to any part of your body that you are fond of! http://home.pacbell.net/mjvande |
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I am now a born a gain hiker..all thanks to MikeV
On Fri, 18 May 2007 18:51:01 GMT, "Jeff Strickland"
wrote: "Mike Vandeman" wrote in message .. . On 15 May 2007 23:18:33 -0700, Daniel wrote: So, Mike finally struck me and I decided to go ahead and go for a hike. I have to say only one thing...it was really great. It started out odd though. When me and my two hiking partners got to the open space preserve, there were no parking spots or suitable places to lock our bicycles that we rode up there. Being very firm enviromentalist, we refuse to drive but found this situation very paradoxial...how do you deal with these situations Mike? Do you usually just walk to your hiking grounds? Yes, but others lock their bikes at the trail head. Anyways...Since we couldnt find appropriate parking areas for our bicycles we just pushed them along with us, still following the rules which stated "no mountain biking." BS. The rules are "NO BIKES". Pushing them is not allowed. Mike, Didn't you read the part(s) where he said (twice) there were no facilities to accomodate bike parking? Tough. That's no excuse for taking the on the trails, and harming the wildlife. -- I am working on creating wildlife habitat that is off-limits to humans ("pure habitat"). Want to help? (I spent the previous 8 years fighting auto dependence and road construction.) Please don't put a cell phone next to any part of your body that you are fond of! http://home.pacbell.net/mjvande |
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