Chuck and I hiked Estes Cone today in Rocky Mountain National Park. I figured he could handle it, but after his bender, he barely made it.
The weather turned out overcast and a bit snowy today, but we took some pictures. Estes Cone usually has some great views, but not today! Here's a view of the Cone from the trailhead:
Here's the Cone from about 2/3 up the trail:
Here are a few pictures from the summit:
There was a little wind -- we measured it and had to put the anemometer on top of him to make sure he didn't have a falling off the mountain accident:
Here's a picture of the GPS on the summit, to help Chuck convince his friends that he made it:
He only fell in the snow once. Luckily, he didn't need snowshoes.
Thanks Matt! It wasn't too cold, actually. I measured 22 degrees, but I'd been holding the thermometer. It was probably close to that, maybe just a few degrees colder. The summit is fairly exposed -- it's right at the edge of treeline, and there's no protection from the wind up there, so the wind made it cold. I was happy to get down in the trees again.
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First stop for Chuck, Memory Lane, Inc., one of the most [fill in the blank] auction houses in the hobby. Chuck wonders if the pictured Bently belongs to one of the owners/associates at Memory Lane, Inc.
Let's get him up here for a reunion with his WS Trophy and one last trip on the metrodome carpet (I hear they want to continue Twinsfest at the Metrodome but I can't belive they can afford to keep the dome up without the baseball/football team revenue).
Let's get him up here for a reunion with his WS Trophy and one last trip on the metrodome carpet (I hear they want to continue Twinsfest at the Metrodome but I can't belive they can afford to keep the dome up without the baseball/football team revenue). >>
pm was already sent to Jack. Chuck will be there...no worries
Chuck arrived here in Orange County shortly before my wife and I took off to S.F. for the holidays. Below are some pictures courtesy of the undersigned and the wife.
Chuck approaching Downtown L.A.
Chuck enjoying Downtown L.A.
Chuck overlooking Lake Merced near San Francisco State University (JackWESQ's favorite place to run).
Chuck marveling at the engineering that is the Bay Bridge.
Chuck wishing he had tickets to the Emerald Bowl held at AT&T Park.
Chuck paying his respects to Willie Mays!
Chuck admiring the Conservatory at Golden Gate Park
Chuck overlooking the iconic Golden Gate Bridge on a muggy day.
I'll be taking Chuck to Disneyland tomorrow and then send him on his way!
Thanks for the pics Jack. SF and the bay area is always one of our favorite spots. I think last year was the first year in many years we didn't make it up there.
Chuck arrived safe in MN. Unfortunatly he was a couple days late for Twinsfest. I really wanted to reunite him with his WS trophy and run him around the Metrodome one last time.
I've been sitting on him for two weeks because, well because there isn't a hell of a lot to do in the frozen north so I'm taking him on a trip to Florida next week. I'll have pics and send him on his way soon.
<WHAT are people doing to CHUCK??? I bet I have him 1-2 days at the MOST...MY GOD> i desecrated chuck when he was here in the most unsavory manor,while watchingdeliveance and listening to dueling bajos- "squeql like a pig chuck, you ho" <--insert illlicit substances icon here
<< <i>Mike, not for nothing, but are you gonna have the card for 4 weeks after you broke the chain trying to get him to Twinsfest? >>
RM,
I typically don't get into verbal spats but you need to tone it down. First, I can't control the mail. He arrives when he arrives. I can't slow down the USPS any more than you can speed it up. Twinsfest would have been a fun idea but after he arrived late I was out of an idea. You know what, I thought this was going to be fun. I'm not participating to be villified. If this is where it's going then I'll just forward him and opt out further. I don't have time to play your childish game.
Second, I didn't break the chain. Matt can choose to send to whomever. To say I had any part in the choice and then call me out is poor form.
PS. what I really wanted was to have Chuck last September when I traveled to Cyprus with the US shooting team for our world championship but Chucky spent more than a month with Roger in NJ.
Guys... and Ladies....with all the crap going on in the world and even here on this board, do we really have to argue about a subject that is supposed to be fun? Really...if Chuck gets to the next destination a week or 2 later does it really matter? I mean come on. We have better things to argue about here!
Mike, maybe it is my own naivety, but wasnt the point of this whole experiment
... to send him on a tour of America in nothing more than a toploader (less penny sleeve) and a white envelope. I want to see how long it takes for a card to show damage traveling "dumb ebay seller style".
This was not and is not what type of shenanigans or places we could take him. Sorry if it seemed like I just singled you out on this, and I understand you have only had the card since Jan 24th. So it has only been there for 2 and a half weeks and next week you are going to Florida etc. Which is where I came up with four weeks. It has been express a few times throughout this thread, and though I am not going digging to find the quote, that everyone should try to move this list along and get the card back to Matt to show the damage. Just a note to your snippy comments
Second, I didn't break the chain. Matt can choose to send to whomever. To say I had any part in the choice and then call me out is poor form
I realize it it Matt's choice, as he posted chuck was on his way to you for a small detour. Let me ask you this, whose bright idea was it to take the card to attend Twinsfest? Does Matt know every single event happening in the United States and arbitrarily decided to send it to you? Or did you possibly make a small recommendation that it would be a cool thing to do? In case you forgot I posted your comment below.
Twinsfest is only three weeks away.... Let's get him up here for a reunion
Which I agree it would have been, since I have never attended. So again, sorry for singling you out on this, but you undeniably were planning on taking four weeks from you received the card to send the card to the next member, forget the two weeks in transit. And please dont single out Roger by name saying since he did it it was fine, that my friend is poor form.
<< <i>Guys... and Ladies....with all the crap going on in the world and even here on this board, do we really have to argue about a subject that is supposed to be fun? Really...if Chuck gets to the next destination a week or 2 later does it really matter? I mean come on. We have better things to argue about here! >>
I agree, this is a fun thread, lets keep it that way.
i knew i should have set him in fire when i had him, i coulda got me another one of those bench rose flames maybe,that pic rocked no fighting or talking ranks dammit
<< <i>i knew i should have set him in fire when i had him, i coulda got me another one of those bench rose flames maybe,that pic rocked no fighting or talking ranks dammit >>
Anyway I can jump on the mailing list? I'd like to take Chuck on a tour of big D. Ya know show him the sights - steakhouses, strip clubs, and riverboat gambling. Wait that's Kansas City. I guess he'll just have to settle for steakhouses and Strip clubs. Maybe he could make a trek through Texas Stadium.
<< <i>Anyway I can jump on the mailing list? I'd like to take Chuck on a tour of big D. Ya know show him the sights - steakhouses, strip clubs, and riverboat gambling. Wait that's Kansas City. I guess he'll just have to settle for steakhouses and Strip clubs. Maybe he could make a trek through Texas Stadium. >>
Yep, pm me your name and address. I may bump you to next in line after Ted being that I am a Cowboy fan and would love to see some stadium pics
Where is Chucky??? I would love to give him a tour of Raleigh Manhattan Studios while I'm there. I'm not allowed to take any photos on the movie sets, but I can still show him around and get some good pics of him around the studios.
<< <i>this thread lost its mojo about 8 months ago >>
For sure. It all started when people held onto Chuck for 3 or 4 weeks at a time and then had nothing decent to show for the "effort". A few people forgot to send him off as well.
It was fun while it lasted, but the air has definitely left the sails for multiple reasons.
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Maybe you can take him skiing and he can have an accidental falling off a mountain incident?
Well, Chuck didn't make it skiing, but there was a near accidental falling off a mountain incident...
Here's what Chuck did in Colorado this week.
First, he browsed the message boards and reminisced about his time in the Rube Cave.
But then, we got into the Tequila...
And Chuck started looking for a fight.
I convinced him to tone it down, have another shot and play some Joust:
Then he started thinking about his playing days...
Then more Tequila
Then I convinced him that we should go for a hike on Friday, so we scouted one out that we thought he could handle:
And finished with too much Tequila:
The weather turned out overcast and a bit snowy today, but we took some pictures. Estes Cone usually has some great views, but not today! Here's a view of the Cone from the trailhead:
Here's the Cone from about 2/3 up the trail:
Here are a few pictures from the summit:
There was a little wind -- we measured it and had to put the anemometer on top of him to make sure he didn't have a falling off the mountain accident:
Here's a picture of the GPS on the summit, to help Chuck convince his friends that he made it:
He only fell in the snow once. Luckily, he didn't need snowshoes.
Chuck will be off to the next stop soon!
Doug
Thanks for the pics, they are cool!
How cold was it at the summit?
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Doug
Looks like another fun outing for Chuck. Well done, Doug!
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
/s/ JackWESQ
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<< <i>Good God man, give chuck some new threads already. That top loader looks like my mothers old ****** bag, but that's in Ohio. >>
Good idea! jack, if you have a new toploader for him that would be great. That way we can see more clearly the effects from his travels.
Also lets ship it without the tape on the toploader. Any sustained damage, will just add character
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/s/ JackWESQ
P.S. Next stop for Chuck, PSA Headquarters.
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Let's get him up here for a reunion with his WS Trophy and one last trip on the metrodome carpet (I hear they want to continue Twinsfest at the Metrodome but I can't belive they can afford to keep the dome up without the baseball/football team revenue).
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<< <i>Twinsfest is only three weeks away....
Let's get him up here for a reunion with his WS Trophy and one last trip on the metrodome carpet (I hear they want to continue Twinsfest at the Metrodome but I can't belive they can afford to keep the dome up without the baseball/football team revenue). >>
pm was already sent to Jack. Chuck will be there...no worries
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Chuck approaching Downtown L.A.
Chuck enjoying Downtown L.A.
Chuck overlooking Lake Merced near San Francisco State University (JackWESQ's favorite place to run).
Chuck marveling at the engineering that is the Bay Bridge.
Chuck wishing he had tickets to the Emerald Bowl held at AT&T Park.
Chuck paying his respects to Willie Mays!
Chuck admiring the Conservatory at Golden Gate Park
Chuck overlooking the iconic Golden Gate Bridge on a muggy day.
I'll be taking Chuck to Disneyland tomorrow and then send him on his way!
/s/ JackWESQ
<< <i>Any word, still patiently awaiting >>
Chuck took a "special" trip to Minnesota to make the Twinsfest.
You are next in line after Clayshooter is done with him in a few days
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Did Chuck try to jump off the Golden Gate Bridge?
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<< <i>where the F*%$ is Chuck??? Now we have a huge snowstorm, hopefully it will be about 30 degrees when he is here. >>
He is in Minnesota. The trip from Cal to Minn took longer than expected. He arrived there on the 24th even though he was mailed on the 12th.
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I've been sitting on him for two weeks because, well because there isn't a hell of a lot to do in the frozen north so I'm taking him on a trip to Florida next week. I'll have pics and send him on his way soon.
Mike
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i desecrated chuck when he was here in the most unsavory manor,while watchingdeliveance and listening to dueling bajos-
"squeql like a pig chuck, you ho" <--insert illlicit substances icon here
<< <i>Mike, not for nothing, but are you gonna have the card for 4 weeks after you broke the chain trying to get him to Twinsfest? >>
RM,
I typically don't get into verbal spats but you need to tone it down. First, I can't control the mail. He arrives when he arrives. I can't slow down the USPS any more than you can speed it up. Twinsfest would have been a fun idea but after he arrived late I was out of an idea. You know what, I thought this was going to be fun. I'm not participating to be villified. If this is where it's going then I'll just forward him and opt out further. I don't have time to play your childish game.
Second, I didn't break the chain. Matt can choose to send to whomever. To say I had any part in the choice and then call me out is poor form.
PS. what I really wanted was to have Chuck last September when I traveled to Cyprus with the US shooting team for our world championship but Chucky spent more than a month with Roger in NJ.
Mike
Kirby Puckett Master Set
... to send him on a tour of America in nothing more than a toploader (less penny sleeve) and a white envelope. I want to see how long it takes for a card to show damage traveling "dumb ebay seller style".
This was not and is not what type of shenanigans or places we could take him. Sorry if it seemed like I just singled you out on this, and I understand you have only had the card since Jan 24th. So it has only been there for 2 and a half weeks and next week you are going to Florida etc. Which is where I came up with four weeks. It has been express a few times throughout this thread, and though I am not going digging to find the quote, that everyone should try to move this list along and get the card back to Matt to show the damage. Just a note to your snippy comments
Second, I didn't break the chain. Matt can choose to send to whomever. To say I had any part in the choice and then call me out is poor form
I realize it it Matt's choice, as he posted chuck was on his way to you for a small detour. Let me ask you this, whose bright idea was it to take the card to attend Twinsfest? Does Matt know every single event happening in the United States and arbitrarily decided to send it to you? Or did you possibly make a small recommendation that it would be a cool thing to do? In case you forgot I posted your comment below.
Twinsfest is only three weeks away.... Let's get him up here for a reunion
Which I agree it would have been, since I have never attended. So again, sorry for singling you out on this, but you undeniably were planning on taking four weeks from you received the card to send the card to the next member, forget the two weeks in transit. And please dont single out Roger by name saying since he did it it was fine, that my friend is poor form.
<< <i>Guys... and Ladies....with all the crap going on in the world and even here on this board, do we really have to argue about a subject that is supposed to be fun? Really...if Chuck gets to the next destination a week or 2 later does it really matter? I mean come on. We have better things to argue about here! >>
I agree, this is a fun thread, lets keep it that way.
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no fighting or talking ranks dammit
<< <i>i knew i should have set him in fire when i had him, i coulda got me another one of those bench rose flames maybe,that pic rocked
no fighting or talking ranks dammit
FIRE FIRE!!
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Building Sets, Collecting Texas Rangers, and Texas Tech Red Raiders
<< <i>Anyway I can jump on the mailing list? I'd like to take Chuck on a tour of big D. Ya know show him the sights - steakhouses, strip clubs, and riverboat gambling. Wait that's Kansas City. I guess he'll just have to settle for steakhouses and Strip clubs. Maybe he could make a trek through Texas Stadium. >>
Yep, pm me your name and address. I may bump you to next in line after Ted being that I am a Cowboy fan and would love to see some stadium pics
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Building Sets, Collecting Texas Rangers, and Texas Tech Red Raiders
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Brian
<< <i>this thread lost its mojo about 8 months ago >>
For sure. It all started when people held onto Chuck for 3 or 4 weeks at a time and then had nothing decent to show for the "effort". A few people forgot to send him off as well.
It was fun while it lasted, but the air has definitely left the sails for multiple reasons.