Wachusett Earth Day Clean-up, May 21st (Earn a FREE Day Ticket)

[bvibert]

Welcome! I hope you stick around, the forum controls are pretty easy once you get used to them.

 

[Vortex]

Lets not forget this event. If you go you get a free ticket, might make a basis for an AZ outing next winter. :idea: Also We'll still try for a hike after this if anyone wants to go.

 

[thetrailboss]

Right now the plan is to be at Wah-Wah. Maybe I'll be armed with a Camera. Hey Greg, great opportunity to meet the Wachusett Crew :wink:

 

[Vortex]

Roll call 491 views 2 people going so far. (TB and ME.) Free ticket have a little fun. Grap a short hike after. :idea: Come on down.

 

[ChileMass]

Roll call 491 views 2 people going so far. (TB and ME.) Free ticket have a little fun. Grap a short hike after. :idea: Come on down.

Bob and TB - right now I am planning on being there with my daughter and her friend. Unless things change, you'll see us......

 

[Vortex]

Cool, I'll have my kids. I'll leave mine with you. :wink: Sounds like we will have tickets so we can do an AZ night at WA WA next year. :idea: :beer:

 

[Sky]

Won't make it this year. :<

Just got word last night (final decision) tha #2 boy will be allowed to "walk" for college graduation on the 21st.

He needs three classes this summer...but WPI is letting him walk with his pals.

So, sorry I'll miss you folks. Ihope the weather is good for all of us!

Congrats on scoring the tix. We'll definitely have to link @ Wa next season.

 

[Vortex]

Re: Won't make it this year. :<

Just got word last night (final decision) tha #2 boy will be allowed to "walk" for college graduation on the 21st.

He needs three classes this summer...but WPI is letting him walk with his pals.

So, sorry I'll miss you folks. Ihope the weather is good for all of us!

Congrats on scoring the tix. We'll definitely have to link @ Wa next season.

Congrats to you and your son. We will be trying to get a wa wa night out for the gang I would think. You will ge the 1st PM :wink:

 

[Sky]

1st PM

Thanks for making me 1st...and thanks for the congrats.

I hope you have good weather for the cleanup. This will be the first year I've missed in...4? 5?

Anyway, be careful about finishing up in time to get your food. Last year the kids and I were close to noon...and the food was wrapping up.

Enjoy the hike afterwards, although I suspect that after a hike up to the summit and a hike down, combined with all the bending to pick up trash...you JUST might have enough of Wa for the day....especially if you go UP Smith-Walton...and DOWN 10th.

Bring a camera in case the view is clear...be sure to take the time to climb all the way tot he summit (beyond the upper lift tower) to drink it in.

 

[Vortex]

Re: 1st PM

Thanks for making me 1st...and thanks for the congrats.

I hope you have good weather for the cleanup. This will be the first year I've missed in...4? 5?

Anyway, be careful about finishing up in time to get your food. Last year the kids and I were close to noon...and the food was wrapping up.

Enjoy the hike afterwards, although I suspect that after a hike up to the summit and a hike down, combined with all the bending to pick up trash...you JUST might have enough of Wa for the day....especially if you go UP Smith-Walton...and DOWN 10th.

Bring a camera in case the view is clear...be sure to take the time to climb all the way tot he summit (beyond the upper lift tower) to drink it in.

Just bouncing around I would like to get back to your early next week to get a few route options TB seems to have a few also, Route depends on group that attends. Thankx in advance.

 

[Sky]

Route recommendations

My daughter is not a great athlete and she made it to the summit...nothing anyone will fall off of...but sure, if you;ve got folks with you that you'd rather "entice" vs "discourage", the intermediate hill is great...Ralph's Run etc.

re: Next week....looks like I'm out of town through Friday. Won't know for sure till tomorrow or Friday.

Savannah, GA

 

[Vortex]

Re: Route recommendations

My daughter is not a great athlete and she made it to the summit...nothing anyone will fall off of...but sure, if you;ve got folks with you that you'd rather "entice" vs "discourage", the intermediate hill is great...Ralph's Run etc.

re: Next week....looks like I'm out of town through Friday. Won't know for sure till tomorrow or Friday.

Savannah, GA

Sorry confused. what would be the easiest way up? I have a 9 year old daughter. She is some work :wink: this will be the 1st real hike of the season for my kids. We did West Rattlesanke by squam lake last weekend. Just and hour round trip.

 

[Vortex]

Chilemass, Trailboss any special time good to meet up? Want to be able to hike afterwards and then I have a long ride up to the Whites. I have my kids also. Any other interest here folks?

 

[ChileMass]

Chilemass, Trailboss any special time good to meet up? Want to be able to hike afterwards and then I have a long ride up to the Whites. I have my kids also. Any other interest here folks?

Bob -

Barring any problems, I will be there. Have not checked out Wawa's website for mroe details - what time does this start?

Can't stay all day, as I found out yesterday I have family plans Sat nite and need to be in Natick by 700PM. Probably have to leave no later than 3PM.....

 

[Vortex]

I was thinking of getting started around 9 am. Pick up da trash till 11.00ish and maybe eat quick and hike. Sounds like we could do that and still get you on your way before 3. That was about my leaving time at the latest. I figured we could play it by ear. I wish I new more about how long it take to hike the mountain and best ways. I'll try and work on this. Anyone who has info I would gladly take it.

 

[thetrailboss]

I've heard from Sky that we should be there early...cause they send us out and back...have to be at the lodge for lunch at 11am.

How does 8:30am sound for a meeting time? I'd say we should all gather so that we can go out on the same team :wink: I'll bring my camera.

I'd be game for a short hike with you guys after lunch...maybe quick jaunt to the top if we don't go there or maybe take you over to the Leominster State Forest for the quick run to the top of those cliffs...

Weather permitting remember for me...that was the compromise for me to get Ms. Trailboss' vote :roll:

 

[Vortex]

I'm done whinning 8.30 will do. TB I'll follow your lead on the hike. Lets keep a couple options open depending on time. This means forget about my Pm. :wink:

 

[thetrailboss]

I'm done whinning 8.30 will do. TB I'll follow your lead on the hike. Lets keep a couple options open depending on time. This means forget about my Pm. :wink:

OK, a compromise is in order :wink:

Want to say meet at 8:45-9am and begin at 9am?

 

[Vortex]

I'm done whinning 8.30 will do. TB I'll follow your lead on the hike. Lets keep a couple options open depending on time. This means forget about my Pm. :wink:

OK, a compromise is in order :wink:

Want to say meet at 8:45-9am and begin at 9am?

I said 9 shooting for 8.30 if I'm not early I condider myself late. See ya

 

[ChileMass]

I'm done whinning 8.30 will do. TB I'll follow your lead on the hike. Lets keep a couple options open depending on time. This means forget about my Pm. :wink:

OK, a compromise is in order :wink:

Want to say meet at 8:45-9am and begin at 9am?

Bob and TB -

As I have mentioned, I will have one or two 13-year olds with me, and one day you will realize how difficult it is to get teens moving in the morning, especially on a Saturday. I will do my best to get there between 830-900AM, but can't guarantee at this time unfortunately. I could come alone and get there anytime, but I want my daughter to join me, and it remains to be seen if I can get them moving in time.....but plan on us for now......

CM