Day 4 Page 2 Tues 18 July, 2006
We arrived at the Philmont welcome center around 1030. But, our ranger guide wouldn't be available 'til 1300. Shades of military life; wait around, waitaround. Lunch was at 1130.
They have a real efficient mess line, they serve hundreds of meals in a very short time. Military in some respects, but without the barking of DIs .
At 1300, we met with DK our guide ranger, (I nicknamed HDK, so as to remember his last name. HK was a famous person.) and went over; map reading,and some general camping rules.
We then had a shake down inspection at tent city (F20, FR and my tent),
to eliminate stuff we probably wouldn't need on the trek. Went to Tooth of time treders (store) purchased a bag for my sleeping bag, and a duffle bag to put all my -leavin' in basecamp- stuff in. (It was alot :-).
Attended religious services at 1900. 2000 was opening camp fire with skits about the founding of Philmont.
Back to tent city to finish repacking (by flash light; what a pain in the butt). Slept in my sleeping bag for the first time, after a shower (1 of two I was to take in the ensuing 11 days :-(
Slept well.
Blogger won't let me load the pics for this missive :-(
Tomorrow: More prep time and finally out to the field!
We arrived at the Philmont welcome center around 1030. But, our ranger guide wouldn't be available 'til 1300. Shades of military life; wait around, waitaround. Lunch was at 1130.They have a real efficient mess line, they serve hundreds of meals in a very short time. Military in some respects, but without the barking of DIs .
At 1300, we met with DK our guide ranger, (I nicknamed HDK, so as to remember his last name. HK was a famous person.) and went over; map reading,and some general camping rules.
We then had a shake down inspection at tent city (F20, FR and my tent),
to eliminate stuff we probably wouldn't need on the trek. Went to Tooth of time treders (store) purchased a bag for my sleeping bag, and a duffle bag to put all my -leavin' in basecamp- stuff in. (It was alot :-).Attended religious services at 1900. 2000 was opening camp fire with skits about the founding of Philmont.
Back to tent city to finish repacking (by flash light; what a pain in the butt). Slept in my sleeping bag for the first time, after a shower (1 of two I was to take in the ensuing 11 days :-(Slept well.
Blogger won't let me load the pics for this missive :-(
Tomorrow: More prep time and finally out to the field!
posted by rel at 5:38 AM
3 Comments:
Hi Rel, thanks for visiting and for your kind comment on my blog.
You appear to be a well travelled person, makes for interesting reading. Keep enjoying your fun!
Hi rel,
I've just clicked over from puss-in-boots place to say hello. You have some great pictures here, thank you.
Nice to meet you.
Della
Oh.Philmont! My son has been there. Its not far from where I live. Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving such nice comments.
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