Team Hike – Team Extreme Winter 2005 (January 15): Wildcat Shelter Greenwood Lake NY.
Same sight as all Team Extremes. 2.1 miles in, 2.1 miles out
- Boner
- Chet
- Shoes
- Gramps
- The Rick
- Sterni
Memorable moments:
· Everyone met in the parking lot at 11:30 to ensure the shelter was not taken. There was no competition for it.
· There was about an inch of fresh snow and the trail looked awesome.
· Due to the large amount of rain parts of the trail were flooded and starting to freeze over
· For dinner we had green peas, honey mustard trail mix, Rice Krispy treats Baked clams, stuffed clams and oysters Rockefeller, steamed clams, muscles, shrimp and king crab legs, striped bass, salmon ragoons, pulled pork, ribs, corn on the cob, cornbread and zeppoles
· Bar items – 2.5 cases of beer, a bottle of vodka, Red Bull and vodka pre-made chalice and some Guinness pints
· Sterni brought in The Beef’s small TV and watched the Jets playoff game. Unfortunately they lost in overtime after missing two field goals with 2 minutes left in the game.
· Temps fell and it was one of the colder Team Extremes, about 30 during the day, teens at night
· With six guys there wood gathering was organized and efficient. We did not want to suffer the same fait as the guy in Jack London’s book To Build a Fire so we actually resorted to falling trees that were “dead”. When we say dead we mean there were no leaves growing on them. Fortunately we were able to get so much wood that we had some left over the next morning. No one had to chase a dog around to stay warm and no tree branch put out a fire.
· With a chainsaw we find that trees with a 3 to 4 inch diameter are ideal
· Fire was a real bitch to get going but once it started to burn it burned hot.
· Coyotes were heard howling and Shoes was taunting them and ready for a fight
· Chet was farting so bad that you could chew on the stink. Then during the hike back to the cars Sterni was constantly hit by Gramps and Chet farting in his face.
· A new sober responsible The Rick showed up and there were no rescue missions on the trip
· We made fun of Gump for thinking that the Chaice was a gift to him. “The Chalice WAS a gift to Gump. To be bought to all Team Hikes. He took the Chalice to another level. To quote Stephen John. In the process of making it...it turned into a Team Hike history legend as well. I assumed Gump would not miss a Team Hike... I was wrong. I am beginning to think it wasn't worth making. If I see it again... I will destroy it properly.” - Trader Mike
· Carlo couldn’t make it because of his DWI the week before.
E-mails that were sent out:
Guys,
Thanksgiving isn't here yet. Christmas/Chanukah (a shout out to all my Jewish peeps out there!) is a distant thought and I'm sure no one on this list has started their holiday shopping. NYE is a blip on some of our radars only because we realize that we get to drink like a sailor and try to make out with our buddies girl at midnight. I'm sure the last thing on most of your minds is Team Extreme but this is an early "heads up" to clear your schedules for the best Team Hike adventure of the year. The 2005 date has been set for Saturday 1/15. It will be a one night trip at the traditional Wildcat Shelter in Tuxedo NY.
Since this announcement is so early it will give the following people an opportunity to clear some things up.
Ken, tell the contingent in Cape May that you will not be around for that weekend's get together.
DD make arrangements to stay a month for Christmas.
Sears, get rid of the Kenny G concert tickets you have for that night.
Stu, tell your girlfriend that you cannot make the comedy show at the Jewish Community Center.
Manning/Pio (the Mummers), mark the calendar JANUARY 15, 2005.
Fink, Never mind, we'll see you in about 12 years.
Hicks, put electric socks on your Christmas list (and man up for God's sake!).
Kevin, help your neighbor fix his fence the following weekend.
Scotty, start begging Kelly now (or I'll cook a campfire meal to make people forget you were ever on Team Hike).
The Rick, get someone to work the docks now!!!
Rocket, make sure you got no outstanding warrants in NY. We can keep you out of Jersey!
Does anyone remember who Al Shermer is?
We'll send out reminders as we get closer.
If I don't talk to you enjoy the upcoming holidays!
Guys, this is a reminder that Team Extreme 2005 is quickly approaching. We will be heading into the woods early Saturday afternoon and waking up at the butt crack of dawn Sunday to run out of the woods. (This will give all the F’n Eagle fans plenty of time to get to the game.) In the mean time we’ll be cooking up gourmet food and drinking fine wines in the comfort of the Wildcat Shelter. This is the same place we’ve been going for Team Extreme for years now so you probably know how to get there. If not e-mail or call Me/Boner/Chet and we’ll get you directions.
We’ll also have our cellular telephones with us:
Gramps 973 493 6371
Boner 215 260 1972
Chet 732 552 8516
This is always a great trip but don’t take my word for it read what these people have to say…
- “I loved Team Extreme so much I just ran to Sports Authority and bought a new sleeping bag!” Dave S, Montclair NJ
- “You never have to worry about dying in the cold, these guys are always there for you.” The Rick, Cape May NJ
- “I’fehaddaaagaretimeatteamhike” “Ilovepio” The Mummers after a couple gallons of captain, Washington Township NJ
- “This is my favorite hike of the year, it makes me feel like I’m in Spies Like Us” Mike H, Montclair NJ
- “It ain’t ridding a bike but it’s close” George K, Denver CO
- “I love to camp” Chris S., Philadelphia PA
- “They are changing the name of Cape May to The Brown Black Hole, sorry to miss it” Ken B, Sicklerville NJ
Hope to see a great turn out for this!!!