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in reply to: Bridge (de) construction at Zealand. #49823

Thanks coberg. I would be very interested in hearing how you managed the flag flying process at Zealand last year. I saw the pictures, now if you would be so kind as to clue me in on how that happened. Looks like your flag was a good 5 feet above the trees, maybe higher? I am borrowing a 5×8 flag from a local organization, it’s an old flag with some history and I’m certain, some weight. I was up at the summit last Monday to check it out and since then my imagination has run wild, everything from telescopic poles to helium…. 😮 Definitely not a flag friendly summit but I like a challenge and all the helpful information I can get…

[dirt_girl]

in reply to: Bridge (de) construction at Zealand. #49820

Ah, that would be a big fat negative on the explosives, sir. Just a very sick sense of humor, my bad, won’t happen again. 😳

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in reply to: Mt. Zealand memorial hike #49813

Happy to have helped.

[dirt_girl]

in reply to: Bridge (de) construction at Zealand. #49818

Hey…dirt_girl has a flag… 😀
A confirmation on Zealand Rd. bridge would be very kind of you SC, thanks.
Oh yes, the flag will be high enough to be seen from the Twins, Galehead and The Bonds. 🙄
Okay…I’m dreaming.
All kidding aside, I do have a plan that involves much PVC, couplings, bolts, screws, reinforcement materials, a flag and a bevy of miscellaneous guy stuff I can play with, to make it all happen.
I have also been fortunate enough to have some one sign on (always room for more) to go with. As part of the application process (oops forgot to be serious) I discovered he climbs trees and can carry heavy stuff. How cool is that?!?! Think I should tell him of my wicked plan now or wait until we’re on the trail….hummmm?
dirt_girl
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[dirt_girl]

in reply to: Where do we go this year? #49530

I will be in Twin Mountain, Mooseland area. Hiking Zealand and now that the road isn’t closed and I have my first hiking companion (always room for more) I suspect I’ll be down in time for a beer and story time. Being the newbee, I look forward to meeting all of you that I have been reading postings from for months now. Very excited to be a part of this….. dirt_girl

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in reply to: Mt. Zealand memorial hike #49811

Okay, boys and girls, this should settle any rumors about any bridge closings at Zealand. District Ranger, John Scrafas has assured me that the bid did go out on deck resurfacing for the Zealand (at the campground) bridge. However, the bids came back extraordinarily high and absolutely no contract was awarded and the bidding was cancelled. Even if a new bid were to be (not likely)issued it would still take 90 days, after the bidding was opened to allow all interested parties the opportunity to bid, before just the the bidding phase closed. Even longer to choose the company that would be awarded the contract. Taking us far into winter for sure before any construction could take place. YES!!! I am all set to hike Zealand on 9-11-04. Any bodies want to come along…… now that it’s that much easier?
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[dirt_girl]

in reply to: Mt. Zealand memorial hike #49809

Thanks for the hearty welcome and the info. I will check out the other links as well. I just spoke with another ranger, past attempts were futile, at Ammonoosuc station he says the bridge will not be taken out until the spring of 05. I am speaking of the bridge that leaves 302 and crosses the river at Zealand campgrounds, are there others I didn’t notice?

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