From: Jim Huggins <jimh@softdisk.com> Date: Thu, 29 Jul 1999 19:54:13 -0500 Subject: Re: Iron Butt Message-ID: <37A0F7B5.6178DCC5@softdisk.com>
Bill, Congratulation on your accomplishment. You have certainly proven that you have a real -- Iron Butt. I bet you would really be tough at a Motor Cycle "O" Meet. Keep em rolling! Below is a little piece for you. Hope you like it. Fly safe! WCMJr@aol.com wrote: > Jim, > I just got notified to day that both my rides were recognized and I am > officially a member of the Ironbutt Association. One was 1011 miles in 24 > hours and the other was 1530 miles in 36 hours. I have my official Ironbutt > license plate holder, pin, decal and certificates. Just as proud as if I had > good sense. > Bill Iron Butt by James Ebb Huggins, Jr. Bill (Iron Butt) Mackey, a motor cycle Orienteer so bold, Has done a deed that has never been done by anyone quite so old. With leather jacket on, helmet installed, and gloves ready to go, He mounted his mighty Red Rider for El Paso, ready to show All that would see that he could make it, could do what had never been done, Could push the envelope of time and space, to outrun the mighty sun. He started from Wascom, Texas, a little place in the road With one rider along as wing man to prove that what he would do could be showed To the world of motorcycle riders, and to those of us who do not ride, That he could win the mighty Iron Butt title, with no one but God at his side. He started the 15 hour journey, with the wind blowing in his face, To get to El Paso before the sun did, to win the coveted race. But when he arrived he decided that this accomplishment was not enough, He had to extend the effort, to prove that he was really tough. So he continued on for many miles, then returned for many more. A total of 1,530 statutes in 36 hours, then noted that his rear end was not sore. So you can see why he got the Iron Butt trophy, with certificate, plaque and all, For anyone with a butt so strong, stands among the tallest of the tall. -- Jim Huggins, Prez Ark-La-Tex Orienteering Society (ALTOS) 318-949-3601, Fax 530-327-6478 http://www.softdisk.com/customer/jimh/ "By God's grace, run the good race".
From: msommermeyer@my-deja.com Date: Wed, 28 Jul 1999 15:41:14 GMT Subject: Re: Highland '99 W50S and Camping Message-Id: <7nn8ap$211$1@nnrp1.deja.com>
Sierra Outdoor Guides, www.sierraguides.com, recently created a number of new threaded message areas to discuss hiking the Eastern Sierras of California. There is a Mt. Whitney area, an Inyo/Mono Hiking area and a section devoted to climbing the peaks over 14,000 feet. The boards were just created so there is not much there yet, but this is a free area and is just waiting for your comments and notes. All of the pleasant images that come to mind when you hear the word Eastern High Sierra have been captured in the words, maps and pictures in Sierra Outdoor Guides. This information will help you plan that future backpacking, camping and fishing adventure. http://www.sierraguides.com Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ Share what you know. Learn what you don't.
From: "Chris & Joe King" <king@pilton80.freeserve.co.uk> Date: Tue, 27 Jul 1999 11:24:07 +0100 Subject: Highland '99 W50S and Camping Message-Id: <7nk1cg$4d1$1@news4.svr.pol.co.uk>
Due to family illness, please contact highland'99@btinternet.com for a late cancellation for all six days for W50S - form 1183, also large camping pitch on event campsite. Contact me for start times on king@pilton80.freeserve.co.uk Christine King
From: "Bart" <Barry@sportsmatchonline.com> Date: Thu, 29 Jul 1999 15:36:51 GMT Subject: New friends to go orienteering with Message-Id: <ny_n3.169$0r.3514@news.goodnet.com>
SportsMatchOnline www.sportsmatchonline.com -is a free service which instantly connects individuals and groups who are interested in the same sport or recreational activity. Orienteering is gaining steam on the service. It's a great way to stay fit and establish new friendships at the same time.