Good to meet all of you!

GTG · Posted: 1/4/2003, 10:33 am Post subject: Thank you and you're welcome

Thanks to everyone who showed up last night. Sorry for the lack of space at my place, but I think we did OK.

I hope that this new site can replace what once was. It will in no way be the old site, nor do we want to try to compete with anyone else's site, past or present. ArizonaHikers.com will be a community for anyone interested in hiking our great state or just discussing hiking and we should all remember we're here together because we are a community. Rarely do you get people from an Internet site that can meet publicly and function together as such a friendly group as we have. The Chili Shindig last summer, group hikes and last night's meeting proved that. I should know, I have met some of my finest friends from the old HAZ site.

We won't be the house full of information that we want right away, but with our community's involvement, it won't take long till we have a fine site we'll all be proud of.

I look forward to seeing all of your contributions and meeting you on the trail.

Thanks for your participation,
GTG
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www.ArizonaHikers.com
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Guest · Posted: 1/4/2003, 10:37 am Post subject:

maryphyl · Posted: 1/4/2003, 11:17 am Post subject:

Thanks for the invite folks. Nice to see you all. I'll scrounge up a picture some day soon--they really help.
I'd like to see trip reports in a separate area--perhaps in lieu of orienteering?
Mary
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Daddee · Posted: 1/4/2003, 12:20 pm Post subject:

Well, I must say I agree with everything everyone has said so far.

It was great putting a few faces to names at the meeting, some I recognized, and some very new to me. The of course we were all much relieved that we didn't have to have Hoolie there - what a relief!

(he may not be here yet - but he will be, and when he is, I'll be ready!)

Anyway - sorry I had to ditch out early, and sorry the little munchkin was into everything and generally annoying to everyone else. Just like his dad.

Looking forward to some good contributions to the site and in the opportunity to start fresh and be a part of something special.
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Daddee · Posted: 1/4/2003, 12:33 pm Post subject:

Somebody needs to go and rap on Hoolie's modem and tell him to get in here. Sheesh - what a slow-poke.
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evenstar · Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 5548 Location: SCW by way of CA

Well, Ol' Hooli's glad to see his 15 minutes or fame are over; was afraid I was gonna have to get engaged to J.Lo or somethin' to live up to the hype Rolling Eyes

Mike and GTG.....fantastic job guys Exclamation

Obviously a labor of love and greatly appreciated by this dude Very Happy

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scottm · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 1 Location: Tempe

Yeah this is looking really good! I'm glad I was able to find this after HAZZZZZ went down. Sad

jmzblond · Posted: 1/4/2003, 1:02 pm Post subject:

I'm just reiterating... really nice to meet everyone last night. I had a great time, and am relieved that I have a new home!!

Thanks Todd and Mike... you guys are doing a great job, and it is very much appreciated.

Let me know when you're ready to start putting together the new trail descriptions.

Woohoo!!

ck1 · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 1331 Location: Mesa

Well Done Guys!

It's nice to be back.

-Colin

mike t · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 175 Location: Gilbert, Az

Hello everyone. Great to be back at it. Even though I don't post a whole lot, I'm always checking in. I've been having withdrawls recently!! Then again, my house is a lot cleaner. Anyway, sorry I couldn't make the meeting, and thanks Mike and GTG. Maybe a brief synopsis of what was discussed?
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ZenPhx · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 15

Nice to see all the familiar faces. I'm hoping I got my Avatar re-established. Looking forward to continued interaction, new friends and hiking with old friends.

Steve
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cactuscat · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 459 Location: Phoenix

Hi everyone - it's so good to see you all again!! Sorry I couldn't make it last night, but I was busy watching my Buckeyes win the national championship! Mr. Green

bbmcritt · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 1

The site looks great & I am happy to read all the posts. Sorry I missed the meeting but we are interested in the Canyon Lake/Peralta tr hike. I was wondering How many miles it was?? I am not as experienced as your regulars!! BettyAnn

GTG · Posted: 1/5/2003, 12:03 am Post subject: big hike

That hike is around 15 miles or so. I'll find out for sure.

Good to see you two made it to the new site.

Welcome aboard!
GTG
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