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« on: February 25, 2009, 09:14:51 PM » |
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Yep. Posted up outside downtown Mobile. I didn't even know about it until today. I certainly wasn't expecting to be up on a billboard!
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« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2009, 09:27:26 PM » |
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Awesome!
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« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2009, 09:29:05 PM » |
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That's neat congrats
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« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2009, 09:35:45 PM » |
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congrats!
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Chris
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« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2009, 09:38:09 PM » |
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So does this mean I have finally hit it big in the hiking community?
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« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2009, 09:57:08 PM » |
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So does this mean I have finally hit it big in the hiking community?
Um... no. |
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Chris
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« Reply #6 on: February 25, 2009, 10:02:43 PM » |
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Are you sure? Maybe you should check the registry of famous hikers?
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« Reply #7 on: February 25, 2009, 10:05:43 PM » |
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Trust me, Im sure... until you are a 2000 miler or a triple crowner... hell, just do a 100 miles and get some credibility...
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Chris
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« Reply #8 on: February 25, 2009, 10:08:06 PM » |
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Psh. I bet I'm the only with a billboard.  |
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« Reply #9 on: February 25, 2009, 10:15:52 PM » |
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Hate to break it to ya, but youre not... and they have DVD's, books and movies... get over it.
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Chris
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« Reply #10 on: February 25, 2009, 10:18:26 PM » |
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Well come to think of it I could write a book. Maybe make a movie or to. Come out with an album....
Endless oppurtunities.
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« Reply #11 on: February 25, 2009, 10:19:29 PM » |
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you gotta hike more than 20 miles first...
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« Reply #12 on: February 25, 2009, 10:20:45 PM » |
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Good thing I've already done that. Looks like I'm all set to hit it big.
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« Reply #13 on: February 25, 2009, 10:28:41 PM » |
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Good thing I've already done that. Looks like I'm all set to hit it big.
Really? Where? What trails have you completed? |
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« Reply #14 on: February 25, 2009, 10:36:44 PM » |
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Well while I'm not the most accomplished I think I can post some of my acomplishments.
10 miles in 2 1/2 hours with a 40 pound pack minus a hip strap. That's bookin' it. I'm not even going to say what I had to do at the end of that one. Still nothing big.
I've completed the first 48 miles of the Pinhoti.
I've done many smaller trails across the state. However due to time constraints I have little time to hike anymore. And I am being deployed in April so my hiking will be out on hold for a while. Besides, when you have not lived in Alabama for 8 months it is hard to hike there.
Im not one to say I'm better than anyone else. For I know most hikers here are much more expierenced then me. But if you ask my accomplishments I will list them no matter how small. I'm also not one for one uppery. If that's the game I'll have no part of it thank you. I have no love for elitism. I posted this in good fun. If it is not well recieved by some...well to bad.
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« Reply #15 on: February 25, 2009, 10:41:13 PM » |
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Hey Chris, Whats the billboard about? Someone needs to get a snapshot of that bad boy for the forum! And I understood that what you were saying was in good fun  I got the sarcasam! |
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« Reply #16 on: February 25, 2009, 11:09:47 PM » |
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It's just advertising the AHTS Annual Conference. I'm sure someone will get a pic of it. The pic of me itself was taken last March up at Cheaha. I stil have that pack to. It's the only one I ever use now days.
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« Reply #17 on: February 26, 2009, 09:40:36 AM » |
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There's something deeply ironic about a hiking trail society advertising on a billboard.
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« Reply #18 on: February 26, 2009, 10:41:57 AM » |
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I agree with the Irony thing..hmmm everyone grab your gear before it gets flooded!!!!
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« Reply #19 on: February 26, 2009, 12:54:09 PM » |
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Yes! With your elevated fame in the hiking community you could promote Alatrails to greater levels of hiker forum domination.
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« Reply #20 on: February 26, 2009, 06:33:23 PM » |
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Someone seems to be feeling a little mean spirited........ ......... Happy Trails, even if they are on a billboard!
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« Reply #21 on: February 26, 2009, 08:19:18 PM » |
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Is it the same picture that was in Backpacker magazine? You are definitely getting famous with two pics out there for the world to see. Forget the books and DVDs though. I think you should just become a hiker model.  That picture was also in an Atlanta newspaper if I recall correctly. Yes, I think hiker model would be the perfect occupation for me. |
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« Reply #22 on: February 27, 2009, 11:19:35 PM » |
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Neet - I never really thought those people on Billboards actually existed.
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« Reply #23 on: February 27, 2009, 11:22:57 PM » |
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Neet - I never really thought those people on Billboards actually existed.
They don't their just a PIGMINT of our imaginations.
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« Reply #24 on: March 01, 2009, 04:18:45 PM » |
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Chris you might have a chance as long as you stick with that HAWT chic from the Backpacker ad photo. ROWR!! |
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« Reply #25 on: March 01, 2009, 05:19:00 PM » |
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Ok, now thats just not funny anymore.  |
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« Reply #26 on: March 01, 2009, 06:02:35 PM » |
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Funny thing is...I'm still using the same backpack from all those famous pics of me hehehe. I told my Sergeant I am on a billboard and showed him the pic. He didn't believe me until I showed him the backpack.  Holy crap....Im on a billboard. |
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« Reply #27 on: March 02, 2009, 08:46:53 AM » |
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Sergeants never believe anyone... even when their your own grandfather  |
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« Reply #28 on: March 02, 2009, 12:30:01 PM » |
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Ok, now thats just not funny anymore. I kid, I kid.  |
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« Reply #29 on: March 05, 2009, 11:09:16 PM » |
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Bam! Right on the bayway!  Holy crap....Im on a billboard. |
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« Reply #30 on: March 05, 2009, 11:19:01 PM » |
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Dude. Are you wearing jeans? Ouch! Cotton kills! Major rule of thumb backpackers adhere to... no cotton!
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« Reply #31 on: March 06, 2009, 12:21:02 AM » |
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Guess before they had synthetics everyone was hikin' naked  ........... I do agree that synthetics are more suitable and anyone that tries synthetics will usually become a convert, depending on hiking conditions. I still use coloumbia brand outdoor rugged pants during some winter hikes and they are 100% cotton. Darn rules and I just keep breakin' em! Happy Trails in whatever you choose to wear. |
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« Reply #32 on: March 06, 2009, 08:27:14 AM » |
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It wasn't even a half day hike. I just put on what I felt was comfortable that day.
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« Reply #33 on: March 06, 2009, 08:49:45 AM » |
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It wasn't even a half day hike. I just put on what I felt was comfortable that day.
I would have just said I was bushwhacking. |
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« Reply #34 on: March 10, 2009, 12:48:08 AM » |
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if they tried to put the billboard up in a blue or green state, the safety and fashion police might make AHTS change you into synthetic zip-offs, organically grown wool socks with synthetic liners, hat and sunscreen on the head, two trekking poles in hand and a report of latest fire danger alert would be in a pocket as well, right beside the 2 bags with used and unused TP.
geez, where did the time go - its 1 am
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