I need some trip advice (on-topic)

ok...the yellowstone gambit didn't work...so... penns, yeah penns,
that's the ticket. beautiful country, willing amish women, lobstah,
cheap thrills... of course, there is usually a "runoff" of a different
kind at penns too. g but graham county....no siree, wouldn't go
there...nope... june is grabberbitereater season, not to mention
stickyrhodos... g let us know if you're coming this way.

jeff

Conan the Librarian wrote:


Thanks for the advice, all. I knew I could count on youse guys.

With Yellowstone out of the question due to runoff conditions, I was
leaning towards Graham County, as I've always liked NC. But it is gonna
be hard to pass up an invite from you bookish sorts who'll be at Penn's.
So, what's the scenery like up there?

Er ... uh ... let me rephrase that: In addition to the ROFFian
contingent, what should I expect in the way of wild animals and natural
wonders?


Chuck Vance (who thinks he might still have the question backwards)

On 12/1/04 8:11 AM, in article , "Conan the
Librarian" wrote:


Thanks for the advice, all. I knew I could count on youse guys.

With Yellowstone out of the question due to runoff conditions, I was
leaning towards Graham County, as I've always liked NC. But it is gonna
be hard to pass up an invite from you bookish sorts who'll be at Penn's.
So, what's the scenery like up there?

Er ... uh ... let me rephrase that: In addition to the ROFFian
contingent, what should I expect in the way of wild animals and natural
wonders?

If you've got a cooler full of venison in your tent, I'm thinking you might
see some wild animals... from the tent next to yours. Might see a bear too.

Penns country is quite beautiful, and very unlike the west. Green. Rolling
hills. If you go for the "quaint" thing, there's nothing like seeing the
Amish at work in the fields in the valleys. The geology there is really
interesting- bands of "mountains" running sort of south west to north east
with flat valleys in between. The approach to Millheim from the north is
really a gorgeous drive through a gap. Same when driving from
Millheim/Coburn to Big Fishing Creek. And the drive into Ingleby is
downright hair raising- let someone with a truck take you in there.

We've heard turkey in camp, plus a nice assortment of raptors and eastern
songbirds. Kingfisher. Mink. Above mentioned black bear.

The fishing is tough but rewarding when you finally get a few.

That all said, this bookish lad may or may not be at Penns '05. There are a
couple other fishing possibilities in that same calendar neighborhood, so
I'm gonna have to pick and chose.

Bill

On 12/1/04 8:11 AM, in article , "Conan the
Librarian" wrote:


Thanks for the advice, all. I knew I could count on youse guys.

With Yellowstone out of the question due to runoff conditions, I was
leaning towards Graham County, as I've always liked NC. But it is gonna
be hard to pass up an invite from you bookish sorts who'll be at Penn's.
So, what's the scenery like up there?

Er ... uh ... let me rephrase that: In addition to the ROFFian
contingent, what should I expect in the way of wild animals and natural
wonders?

If you've got a cooler full of venison in your tent, I'm thinking you might
see some wild animals... from the tent next to yours. Might see a bear too.

Penns country is quite beautiful, and very unlike the west. Green. Rolling
hills. If you go for the "quaint" thing, there's nothing like seeing the
Amish at work in the fields in the valleys. The geology there is really
interesting- bands of "mountains" running sort of south west to north east
with flat valleys in between. The approach to Millheim from the north is
really a gorgeous drive through a gap. Same when driving from
Millheim/Coburn to Big Fishing Creek. And the drive into Ingleby is
downright hair raising- let someone with a truck take you in there.

We've heard turkey in camp, plus a nice assortment of raptors and eastern
songbirds. Kingfisher. Mink. Above mentioned black bear.

The fishing is tough but rewarding when you finally get a few.

That all said, this bookish lad may or may not be at Penns '05. There are a
couple other fishing possibilities in that same calendar neighborhood, so
I'm gonna have to pick and chose.

Bill

On 12/1/04 8:29 AM, in article , "Frank
Reid" wrote:

Er ... uh ... let me rephrase that: In addition to the ROFFian
contingent, what should I expect in the way of wild animals and natural
wonders?

(sung to the tune of "My Favorite Things")
snip

Bravo! POTW!

Bill

(sung to the tune of "My Favorite Things")

snip

Bravo! POTW!

Yeh, but he misspelled "Yuengling."

--
Frank Reid
Euthanize to reply

On 12/1/04 9:16 AM, in article , "Frank
Reid" wrote:

(sung to the tune of "My Favorite Things")

snip

Bravo! POTW!

Yeh, but he misspelled "Yuengling."

And "Pflueger." But who's counting? :-) That ditty was like five or six
bad fishing haikus all rolled into one!

B

On 12/1/04 9:16 AM, in article , "Frank
Reid" wrote:

(sung to the tune of "My Favorite Things")

snip

Bravo! POTW!

Yeh, but he misspelled "Yuengling."

And "Pflueger." But who's counting? :-) That ditty was like five or six
bad fishing haikus all rolled into one!

B

I simply remember
My Penns Clavorite things
And then I don't feel so bad.


--
Frank Reid
Euthanize to reply

ROTFLOL!!!!!
-- so much fishing, so little time --
--please remuv the 'NOWAY2it' from my email addy to email me--

I simply remember
My Penns Clavorite things
And then I don't feel so bad.


--
Frank Reid
Euthanize to reply

ROTFLOL!!!!!
-- so much fishing, so little time --
--please remuv the 'NOWAY2it' from my email addy to email me--

Frank Reid wrote:

Er ... uh ... let me rephrase that: In addition to the ROFFian
contingent, what should I expect in the way of wild animals and
natural wonders?

(sung to the tune of "My Favorite Things")
Hailstones on hemlocks and
Bears in your kitchen
Bright blooming nettles and
Wayno is bitchen
Brown paper packages
Filled with Yuenling
These are a few of
The Penns Clavorite things

Coffee colored runoff and
LaCourse in his skivvies
Green drakes and sulphurs
As you crawl from you bivvy
Wild browns that pull
Making your Plueger just sing
These are a few of
The Penns Clavorite things

Girls in brown dresses
Asadi makes passes
Mustads that hook
My nose and eyelashes
Gold and red brookies
That jump from the Springs
These are a few of
The Penns Clavorite things

When the Reid Reids
When the tent floats
When the scotch is sad
I simply remember
My Penns Clavorite things
And then I don't feel so bad.

That was beautiful ... scary, but beautiful.


Chuck Vance (sort of like ROFF itsownself)