The TRAILDOGS: Hikers Emeriti

July 27, 2007

Blogging

The Traildogs Site Blog is a way for us to exchange ideas and make comments on any aspect of our Traildogs activity.

Blogs are pretty easy to use . . . you can enter a new comment at anytime or reply to an existing comment . . . or even reply to a reply.

All replies are grouped together in a chronological sequence to form a "conversation thread" for each new comment. This makes it easy to review the entire flow of thought and commentary for any given comment.

Blogging might seem a little confusing at first, but once you get used to it, you'll find that it is very effective for exchanging ideas within our Traildogs group.

Comments

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Bill Doll on July 27, 2007 5:19 PM

Hey Roy,

This is a test of a new blog thread . . . anyone can reply to it by clicking on '"reply" . . or they can open a new blog thread by clicking on "new comment"

Bill Doll on July 27, 2007 5:21 PM

Roy,

this is an example of a second blog (conversation) thread . . . just to show the difference in a user's ability to reply to different comments

Roy Cowan on July 27, 2007 7:23 PM

i like the reply feature so that you can respond to a specific comment!! you are doing good!!

Mike on August 3, 2007 10:15 AM

I just took a tour of the new web site and I can't believe how good it is. Everything is well organized, entertaining, and informative, without being too cluttered. Can't wait to spend more time on the web site, especially as it grows. Appreciate all the hard work.

Roy on August 4, 2007 9:51 AM

glad you enjoyed it!

Bill Doll on August 5, 2007 1:29 PM

thanks from me, too, mike . . . please send me your new zealand photo cd . . . i want to get a movie and album up on the site . . . also, please ask santa for a high speed internet connection . . . you won't ever regret it . . .

Gene on August 5, 2007 12:23 PM

Hey Bill and Roy,

What a great piece of work! I have lots to learn to fully navigate the entire site but look forward to enjoying the pursuit. Sure glad to be associated with such a great group of hikers.

Gene

Bill Doll on August 5, 2007 1:26 PM

thanks, gene . . . make sure you figure out how to watch the Dirty Dancing movies . . . i chuckle everytime i watch them . . . again, you are truly the ham of hams! . . .

Roy on August 6, 2007 6:09 PM

Glad you enjoyed it Gene!! Sure hope you are with us next June!

Sally Rebscher on August 11, 2007 11:33 AM

This is my very first blog, and it you sure made it easy for me Bill.
What fun it is to travel through this magnificant web site. It brings back wonderful memories and builds anticipation of future gatherings. Thank you for all the time and effort you have put into this undertaking. I am in awe.
Sally

Roy on August 14, 2007 7:42 AM

Sally - please don't make Bill feel too good!! it is fun isn't it.

Bill Doll on August 24, 2007 1:48 AM

hi sally,

the objective of the site is to make our hiking even more fun . . . your enthusiasm makes it easy . . . thanks for the kind words . . . we hope that you and bob join us on TIII next year . . .

Mike Epperson on September 3, 2007 9:51 AM

Roy indicated we should concentrate our hikes around south Lake Tahoe since that would be where we are staying and traffic congestion would be bad on the west side of the Lake. After a quick review of the trails in this area, my suggestions are listed below:
1. Lake Margaret
2. Twin & Island Lakes
3. Gilmore Lake
4. Emigrant Lake

One short hike that didn't make the list, but I would recommend, is Winnemucca Lake. This is a 3-mile easy trail with a 10 quality rating (great view of snow-capped mountains and wildflowers).

I'm amazed at how many great hikes are in this area. It's going to be hard to pick just a few. Kirkwood reminds me of a Colorado ski resort and would be a great place to stay.

Mike

Roy on September 4, 2007 9:20 AM

I was doing some work on adding and deleting hikes today when i saw your suggestions. Great minds think alike!! All of your suggested hikes are now included except for Twin & Island Lakes. I'll add that one in the next couple of days.

Thanks for your valuable input!

Brian King on December 15, 2007 10:22 PM

Even though it is a little depressing that my father-in-law is in better shape than I am, I think it is absolutely fantistic that you guys(and gals) are doing all this stuff. keep it up and I probably wont have to see you in my therapy clinic...

Bri

Roy on December 20, 2007 5:04 PM

Glad you are looking at our site Bri!

Gene (one of the dancers) on January 22, 2008 10:15 PM

<p>Beverly and I have officially committed to participating in the June hiking in the Lake Tahoe area.  Both our son Rich (one of the original Traildogs - Grand Canyon trip) and our daughter Gina (her spouse Michael Batalia was one of the original Traildogs) are considering going if they can work it into their schedules.  Have been looking at air fares the last two days and that is depressing.  But looking at this web site and recalling events from Traildogs I and II brings back such great memories that I shall press on in preparation for Traildogs III!!  I will only be bringing hiking clothes and equipment -- no spa with Roy this time!</p>

Royle Duff on January 26, 2008 2:58 PM

Have the exact dates for hikes been determined? If Judy and I go (we really want to) we will have to come back Thursday to attend a friends wedding. We are trying to determine if it would be worthwhile going. Thanks, Royle

Roy on January 28, 2008 2:50 PM

June 21 and June 28 are travel days and all the res in between are hiking days - depending on the weather

Don Heath on June 25, 2008 11:59 AM

Met a couple of your younger "dogs" on the hike to Mt. Rose near Lake Tahoe on Tuesday June 24th. The smoke was terrible but I expect it had cleared somewhat by the time they reached the summit..

Didn't exchange names but one was from San Diego and the other from N. Carolina.

Hope they enjoyed their other hikes inspite of the smoke. we've been on all the routes listed on the left and all are great walks. Come back to Nevada/California when the weather is better. The Tahoe basin is a fabulous place to live and hike..

Don

karen wright on May 30, 2009 2:56 PM

Dear Bill: Our friend, Stu Branch, gave me a lead to your website. We are very interested in hiking the Grand Canyon. Are there any plans for a group such as the Traildogs to do this activity again? Any suggestions on how to reserve space at the Phantom Ranch/ best time to go, etc. We would certainly welcome your thoughts and ideas. Karen Wright

Gene Stewart on February 4, 2011 8:17 PM

Unfortunately we lost Bill Doll, the leader of the Trail Dog pack on February 4th 2010 to that dreaded taker of like -- cancer. How much we all miss him. The southeastern Trail Dogs plus Bills widow Linda and son Bill Jr from California joined us for a memorial hike last October to the top of Mt. Tennant where a commerative rock was placed. Bill had hiked thru there in 2006 and loved it very much. So, this is the first year following Bill passing and we all miss him so much. But, Bill would want all the Trail Dogs to continue to enjoy hiking!

And as he would have said -- Let the Old Race Horse keep on running!

Roger on May 1, 2011 3:48 PM

Testing. 123.

HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION 2 on May 1, 2011 4:01 PM

Ok--this is pretty simple, and if people participate we should all do well on the final exam. Here's how it works:

Post your answers to any or all of the colorful "Sample Question" sheets. All you have to do to post is click the word "reply" located at the END of this post. Be sure to include which sheet you are answering. Below is an example (Answers are not correct):

Example:

Liberalism
1a 2b 3? 4d 5e 6a 7b 8c 9d

Socialism
1a 2b 3c 4? 5? 6a
_____________________

It will take less that 5 minutes to list all your answers. Any other discussion regarding the exams or exam questions are fine too. Good luck everybody and thanks to those who participate!

Mike on May 1, 2011 9:48 PM

test

John Smith on May 1, 2011 10:07 PM

So far I have...

Weimar Rep. & Nazism

1)b 2)c or e 3)e 4)d or e 5)b or c

...will post more later or tomorrow afternoon. more ppl need to post!

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