[Robotgroup] Enchanted Rock trip (so long to PY) 2008-05-25

[Paul Atkinson]

Mike,
You all have fun out there. I can't make it, but have been there a few
months back and it was a very interesting place to explore. Please wish PY
the best for me in her new job in Albany!

Paul

On Fri, May 23, 2008 at 7:27 PM, Def Egge <robodigest at innervate.com> wrote:

>
> One final reminder and a request for RSVPs.
>
> Where:
>
> Enchanted Rock State Park (roughly 20 miles north of
> Fredericksburg, TX on RR 965)
>
> The total distance to Enchanted Rock is roughly 100 miles
> ... 80 miles to Fredericksburg on US 290, then another 20
> miles north on RR 965.
>
>
> When:
>
> Sunday morning
>
> The park opens at 0800 hrs and remember that it IS the
> Memorial Day weekend.
>
> The intention is to leave Austin 0600 hrs in as few
> vehicles as possible.
>
>
> Cost:
>
> $6 entry fee per person charged at the ranger station.
>
> After the hike, we will be meeting for lunch at one of the
> eating establishments back in Fredericksburg.  Cost = ?
>
>
> The Plan (as I know it):
>
> Denise and I are driving PY out to the park.  Assuming that Brooks is
> still interested in this affair, I will drop PY and Denise off and
> head up to Kingsland to snag Brooks at 0800 hrs - 0830 hrs.
>
> If the park is closed upon our return from Kingsland ... probably
> 1000 hrs? ... I will drop Brooks off at the gate and find a hole to
> crawl into for a few hours.
>
> If anyone is planning to be in that area anyway, feel free to take
> this opportunity to visit beautiful downtown Kingsland.  ;-)
>
> After the hike and, again, depending upon Brooks' plan, I can
>
> a) send Denise and PY into Fredericksburg with another vehicle and
> take Brooks back to Kingsland.
>
> b) participate in the lunch with the crew and then take Brooks back
> to Kingsland.
>
> c) God only knows....
>
>
> Carpooling:
>
> Is anyone else seriously considering making the trip?  If so, speak
> up now.
>
> Derek is interesting in the tip and carpooling.  We may be able to
> get Derek into Justin's (Austin Outrigger Canoe Club) truck.
>
>
> What to bring:
>
> Personal water supply (Camelback might be a great idea).
>
> Something to snack upon, especially, if you suffer blood sugar
> issues.
>
> Top cover for those bald spots, gentlemen.
>
> Sunscreen with UVA and UVB protection).
>
> A decent pair of footwear for rock climbing.  I prefer a pair of
> cross-training shoes with not-much-wear on the soles over a pair of
> hiking boots.
>
> --
>
> All the best....
>
> Mike
>
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