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Ken,
Sorry to hear about the medical issue. I wish you a speedy recovery.
- Kevin
l told my pap and mam I was going to be a mountain man; acted like they was gut-shot. Make your life go here. Here's where the peoples is. Mother Gue, I says, the Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world, and by God, I was right.
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Gentlemen,
I didn't think there was much chance that I would make it, but things have worked out much better than expected. I have been tied up on the east coast for the past three weeks taking care of family business, and paying some last visits to very elderly relatives. I haven't been online at all for a couple of weeks.
My brother and I zipped back across the country to his home in Colorado Springs. I got my laundry done today so I can head south first thing in the morning. My brother will stay here to get reacquainted with his wife, so I will be coming alone, except my old Jack Russell, "Scout" will be with me. She is a veteran of two visits to Tonto Basin so she will be happy to see some of her human friends again.
Kent, and Paul, sorry for the short notice. I will be happy to take my place at the end of the chow line and take my chances.
I am excited to see a bunch of you fellows again. Ken, so sorry you won't be there, but you are in my thoughts. Safe travels, everyone.
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Cool Milo!
A lot of weather this week already and be ready for more up there, we got 1 1/2 inches sunday night/monday morning.
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Milo - this is good news. We will get an extra side of beef.
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I still plan on going,Milo.
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Boy, when it rains, it pours. I'm still trying to get out of town. If it's not one thing, it's another. Hoping to see you gentlemen late this afternoon.
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All packed up and ready to go. As soon as the girls get their appearance adjusted to their satisfaction, we will hit the road.
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Safe travels, friends!
Wish I could be there with you, but I'll have to settle for pics and stories again.
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we're leaving shortly, see you folks tomorrow.
While I think of it, I forgot that my pop-up shelter got tornado'd a couple years ago, so no, won't have one.
I will be bringing about 8 pounds of ground pork, ready to season for sausage.
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Safe travels folks - Tom we are going to miss you and yours.
Ben - tell the gals to quit fussing - the guys will be the ultimate judge of satisfactory appearance..
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Safe travels folks - Tom we are going to miss you and yours.
Ben - tell the gals to quit fussing - the guys will be the ultimate judge of satisfactory appearance.. Can't believe that you wasted time saying that! I have long since concluded that women do not adjust their appearance to appeal to men. It's about what they feel themselves. What is the rough count of attendees now? Norm
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Y'all have fun!
Wish we were there to join in the camaraderie!
Due to being over-loaded - time-wise, we hope to see you next year!
Again - have fun, and hug all your respective loved ones - for us! (and yourselves)
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My daughter (Julia) and I plan to leave El Paso tomorrow (Friday) morning before 9:00 AM MT, if possible. That should put us in Armijo Springs around 2:00 - 2:30. See everyone there!
l told my pap and mam I was going to be a mountain man; acted like they was gut-shot. Make your life go here. Here's where the peoples is. Mother Gue, I says, the Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world, and by God, I was right.
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Not able to make this one, hopefully next year.
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Radio news reports that the City of Albuquerque, which is of course along the Rio Grande, and environs should expect flash floods, flooding of low lying areas and streets, and much run-off from the mountains.
Over on the east side of the Sandias, we are currently seeing a thunderstorm at 4:30 pm.
Norm
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Safe travels folks - Tom we are going to miss you and yours.
Ben - tell the gals to quit fussing - the guys will be the ultimate judge of satisfactory appearance.. Can't believe that you wasted time saying that! I have long since concluded that women do not adjust their appearance to appeal to men. It's about what they feel themselves. What is the rough count of attendees now? Norm Some women never adapt to the outdoors. My first wife, bless her heart, thought she would go camping at the Mint 400 one year with me and my friends. Now she is not the outdoorsy type in the least. I get up early and start cooking breakfast and when it is ready here she comes out of the tent, holding a BUTANE CURLING IRON doing her hair.  Now this is in the middle of the desert, dusty windy ect. Not going to stay clean no matter how hard you try with the trucks flying by. 
Only a dingleberry, not yet a Turdlike person, maybe someday!!! I am happier than a retard in a room full of bouncy balls right now!! Joe.
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My wife just told me that she has never slept in a tent.
I believe that the kids have.
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Right - we realize any such fussing is NOT for man appeal - it's self-respect on their part
But, that purpose may fly right past guys. When they got to camp, the guys saw mom and daughter as lovely ladies - way beyond satisfactory. They pitched tents, set up camp and fit right in with this bunch. Ben should be a proud fellow.
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Go to work this weekend,so,I cannot make it.
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We are apt to be in sometime in late Friday afternoon since all have expressed an interest in seeing Pietown!
Norm
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