The Phil-list Nov_2003: Re: [Philmont]: Request for 2004 partic

From: <mickmeyer@cox.net>
Date: Fri Nov 14 2003 - 16:52:42 CST

Hi:

My twin 14 year olds and I are headed to Philmont in 2004 with the Tidewater Council (southeast Virginia) contingent. Just bought two used packs and a Whisperlite from an OA friend.

I've been running and lifting weights in preparation for the trek. I meant to do Philmont in 1967 but somehow got sidetracked, so this is definitely a pilgrimage for me.

I'm concerned about the altitude at Philmont. I've been living at sea level for 24+ years. This summer while on vacation in Idaho I ran at 5,000 feet and experienced headaches. Any altitude preparation suggestions? Us flatlanders need all the help we can get.

Many thanks to everyone for their ideas and suggestions.

YIS
Mick

From: "Rich Wenneker" <Rich@WennekerUSA.com>
Date: 2003/11/14 Fri PM 02:47:49 EST
To: Multiple recipients of list philmont <philmont@troop47.com>
Subject: [Philmont]: Request for 2004 participants to announce their plans

This mailing list has been relatively quiet for the past four to six weeks
so I want to make a request.

I have approved 54 new subscriptions since October 1, and the current number
of subscriptions is 740. We all like to discuss anything Philmont and the
best discussions start with questions about preparing for next year's
camping or training programs.

I didn't make it to the Ranch this year, and my unit didn't get an
expedition or cavalcade for 2004. Last Saturday I got to talk to Doug
Palmer of PSR, and two ex-philstaffers, at the Longhorn Council's University
of Scouting. It sure gave me the itch to find a way to go in 2004, be it
Kanik, PTC, or Autumn Adventure. If I could turn back time, then R.O.C.S,
OA trail crew, Ranch Hand, Philstaff, Philbreak, or maybe even Rayado, would
be in my plans.

So my request is for those of you with trips planned in 2004 to speak up and
make me envious. Tell me which program you are attending, the dates and/or
expedition number, and if this is your first trip to Philmont. Some of you
have what many of us can't ever have again - the anticipation of a first
visit to "Scouting Paradise".

If you aren't going but other family members, unit members, or friends are,
let me know about their plans as well.

If you have never posted to this list before, just send an email message to
philmont@troop47.com and the listserver will process it. I look forward to
seeing your posts arriving throughout the next week.

Thanks,

Rich Wenneker
Moderator, USSSP Philmont Email Discussion List

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Re: [Philmont]: Request for 2004 participants to announce their plans