# The MAD Outdoors Club **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 3, 2003, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mad-outdoors-club/158685 "2003-03-03T00:49:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![tanstaafl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ba8739/32.png) [@tanstaafl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tanstaafl)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2003, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mad-outdoors-club/158685/41 "2003-03-13T19:22:24Z")
You people in the MA have all the fun. ☹ Any outdoor dopers in Georgia? ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2003, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mad-outdoors-club/158685/42 "2003-03-13T19:25:14Z")
Cool beans, **Arky**! The more the merrier. Yep, I expect mud, given the amount of snow we’ve had. My front lawn squishes under my feet, and probably will for awhile. I’m hoping that another week will give things a chance to dry a bit. But if not, what’s a little mud between the boot treads? ---
**Author:** ![panache](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c77e96/32.png) [@panache](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2003, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mad-outdoors-club/158685/43 "2003-03-13T19:50:11Z")
I am also in for the 22nd- I printed out the directions 'n everything! April 5th would be fun, but there’s some MAD paintball in the works for that Saturday (it’s in MPSIMS if anybody’s interested) and I’m working on being there. What time should we try to make the hike? I’ll be hoping for nice weather!..and **petcat** haiku is _always_ appropriate! ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2003, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mad-outdoors-club/158685/44 "2003-03-13T20:55:24Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by panache \* > I am also in for the 22nd- I printed out the directions 'n everything! Great! > [@](#): > > What time should we try to make the hike? How about a midmorning start - 10 or 10:30? That way, nobody has to get out of bed at the crack of dawn to join in. I’m thinking, bring along some light munchies for on the trail, then finish up in time to repair to somewhere with beer and reasonably-priced food for a late lunch. ---
**Author:** ![Anita\_Vacation](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a5b964/32.png) [@Anita\_Vacation](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anita_Vacation)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2003, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mad-outdoors-club/158685/45 "2003-03-13T22:31:17Z")
Yippee! I was hoping we’d do Billy Goat first, and I’m free on the 22nd. Don’t worry **Theios** , I’ll be puffing and panting right next to you. I’m out of shape from my long winters nap, and will be taking this verrrrrry slooooowly. Time sounds good. Bring a power bar and plenty of water, and a few bucks for a sandwich and a cold drink afterwards. ---
**Author:** ![Lucretia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/13edae/32.png) [@Lucretia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucretia)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2003, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mad-outdoors-club/158685/46 "2003-03-13T22:40:13Z")
I am right in the middle of a major schedule revision, so I am not totally sure I will be available on the 22nd, but if I am, it sounds good to me! Unfortunately, **Bluesman** will not be able to join us, but I will try to drag along as many **Blueskids** as I can. ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2003, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mad-outdoors-club/158685/47 "2003-03-15T02:15:51Z")
**Anita** - glad you can make it! FWIW, I do plan to take things s-l-o-w. I’ve gotten very little exercise since it first snowed back in early December, and I’m getting to the age where I’ve got to ease into things like this. This ‘getting old’ stuff absolutely bites. **Lucretia** - we’d love to have you (and any combination of Blueskids) if you can make it! And I understand about **Bluesman** ; I figure they’re keeping him pretty busy right now. So, barring typhoons and whatnot, this thing is on for a week from tomorrow. Time to dig out those hiking boots from wherever they’ve gotten buried over the winter, so you know you can find 'em next weekend! ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2003, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mad-outdoors-club/158685/48 "2003-03-17T16:11:31Z")
Forecast for Saturday: partly cloudy, highs in the low to mid 60s. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![An\_Arky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/87869e/32.png) [@An\_Arky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Arky)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2003, 12:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mad-outdoors-club/158685/49 "2003-03-18T12:30:16Z")
Where to meet? Somebody gonna hold up a “Dopers congregate here” sign? ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2003, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mad-outdoors-club/158685/50 "2003-03-18T16:35:46Z")
There’s parking at the park (at the [Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center](http://www.nps.gov/choh/co_service.htm)), but it’s $5 per car, and that seems a bit steep. There should be a shopping center or something nearby where we can meet and carpool from there. Let me see what I can find out. ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2003, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mad-outdoors-club/158685/51 "2003-03-19T14:31:08Z")
Ah, found it. There’s free parking across the road from the Old Angler’s Inn (at lower right of [this map](http://www.restonpaths.com/GreatFallsMd/). Driving directions are [here](http://www.restonpaths.com/GreatFallsMd/DrivingDirections.htm). How about we meet at 10am, and try to be on the trail by 10:15? I’m told the lot _can_ fill up. If it does, park in the Angler’s Inn parking lot across the road and walk over. Who’s still on for Saturday? If we know you’re coming, we’re more likely to wait for you if you’re running late. For **An Arky** and anyone else who comes who hasn’t met any of us before, my pic is [here](http://www.geocities.com/sdpeoplepages/rtfirefly.html). I drive a dark blue Accord, which I’ll be hanging out next to until other people show up. ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2003, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mad-outdoors-club/158685/52 "2003-03-19T17:07:02Z")
Thought I’d bump this for those peeking in during lunchtime. ---
**Author:** ![Lucretia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/13edae/32.png) [@Lucretia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucretia)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2003, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mad-outdoors-club/158685/53 "2003-03-19T17:23:43Z")
Alas, it looks as though I’m not going to make this one. You guys have fun, I’ll see you next time! ---
**Author:** ![TeleTronOne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/4af34b/32.png) [@TeleTronOne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TeleTronOne)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2003, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mad-outdoors-club/158685/54 "2003-03-19T17:41:46Z")
I’m still in. Weather report I heard this morning said it was supposed to be near 70 and beautiful this weekend! Yay! ---
**Author:** ![panache](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c77e96/32.png) [@panache](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2003, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mad-outdoors-club/158685/55 "2003-03-19T18:40:06Z")
I’m also in, although I’ll probably be suffering terribly- I have promised to be a Friday night good sport in celebration of my roomates MA Comps. Please, wish me some common sense and self control! ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2003, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mad-outdoors-club/158685/56 "2003-03-19T21:06:43Z")
**TeleTronOne** , that’s what [Weather Underground](http://www.weatherunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=Potomac+MD) is saying, too. I can’t believe we’re getting two good weekends in a row, in mid-March - that just never happens! **Lucretia** , sorry you won’t make it, but we’ll look forward to having your company on the next one. 🙂 **panache** , for me the key has always been: avoid dehydration. If you just keep drinking enough water or soft drinks to balance out the alcohol, you should wake up tired but otherwise OK on Saturday morning. Good luck, and see you Saturday! ---
**Author:** ![Theios](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e8c25b/32.png) [@Theios](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Theios)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2003, 5:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mad-outdoors-club/158685/57 "2003-03-20T05:15:39Z")
I’m still game for the hike. I’m researching geocaches in the area right now. Hopefully, we’ll get a chance to bag a cache on our little outting. I’ll be the woman driving a very yellow Jeep Cherokee and fiddling with a GPS. ---
**Author:** ![An\_Arky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/87869e/32.png) [@An\_Arky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Arky)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2003, 1:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mad-outdoors-club/158685/58 "2003-03-20T13:35:26Z")
I’m there. Good weather, too! Yeeehah! ---
**Author:** ![An\_Arky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/87869e/32.png) [@An\_Arky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Arky)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2003, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mad-outdoors-club/158685/59 "2003-03-20T13:39:21Z")
Oh yeah, I’m the 6 foot redhead driving either a green VW or a gray Dodge. ---
**Author:** ![Emilio\_Lizardo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/898d66/32.png) [@Emilio\_Lizardo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Emilio_Lizardo)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2003, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mad-outdoors-club/158685/60 "2003-03-20T14:07:27Z")
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