Busy, busy, busy. We're so busy that even the beavers stand
in awe of how busy we have been and will be. That's busy. Really
busy.
Two great trail work sessions over the past few days and I
appreciate Doug Turner and Lee Fairbanks for coming out on Thursday morning to
get some mowing and pruning done each direction from Fletcher Hill Rd., as well
as doing what we do best - digging holes and filling them right back in. Two
blaze posts and a Carsonite sign installed to help ease the challenge of
navigating a well-run-over and small-explosives-impregnated Cemex
property.
This morning Lee and I headed out to the Hodgson Rd. trailhead
to install our new sign there. T'was freezing but it is amazing how digging a
three-foot-deep hole (next to a gas pipe) and carrying 150 lbs of sign will warm
you right up. We also picked up some trash along the road and did some mowing
out on the Kirkwood Farm, as well as enlisting Eleanor's help in doing some
trail checking between Hodgson and Watt's Mill in preparation for next Sunday's
hike.
Some pics are here https://picasaweb.google.com/105725471641034380528/WampumPAChapterNCTA2012#5798188562830570034
Also, Dennis Garrett and his travelling promotional team have
been getting everything ready for our trip to the Tri-State Gear and Beer
Conservation Fest at Brady's Run Park tomorrow to talk to people about the North
Country Trail. I can't name the names because I'm not sure who all is doing
what and I know if I try I'll leave someone out, so I'll leave that for Dennis's
recap of the day.
Monday evening, the 15th, is our monthly chapter meeting at
Hito's in West Pittsburg - 6:00 PM (come a bit earlier if ordering dinner) and
next Saturday morning, the 20th, is an American Heart Association First Aid
class set up by Dennis as the final step for chainsaw certification and for
anyone else who was interested.
Of course, next Sunday afternoon we'll have hikers gathering
at 1:00 at Watt's Mill for our 2.5 mile Pumpkin Pie Hike. Come out for this
walk on a very, very nice section of trail - especially at this time of the
year. Beautiful out there. Bring a friend along and introduce them to the
trail. Or, just come on out to the shelter to enjoy some NCT
comaradarie.
We'll need to sneak in one last trail work session before the
hike, primarily to get the Rickstrips put down on the shelter access trail bog
bridge. We'll go Friday sometime - giving it a couple of days for the weather
forecast to firm up before deciding on what time would be best.
So, we've been busy and there's more to do. The beavers shake
their heads in disbelief. Then they lower their heads in shame in the knowledge
that they've been defeated.
Thanks for all you do for the trail!!
Dave Brewer
Trail Work Coordinator
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