New Member, Just Saying Hello

[NJChileHead]

Hi Folks,

I just joined the forum and wanted to introduce myself. I am a 39 y.o. science teacher with a love of hiking and a deep respect and many fond memories of the Pine Barrens from childhood. I am a beginning hiker but spent a lot of time canoeing and fishing in the Pine Barrens years ago. I am looking forward to rediscovering the Pine Barrens through hiking. I practice leave no trace principles and understand the consequences of upsetting this delicate ecosystem.

I have lurked this forum several times and I feel very fortunate to be among people who are as knowledgable as those here.

Other passions include gardening (especially hot peppers, hence the screen name), working out, cooking and reading.

Thank you, and may you have a Happy and safe Holiday Season!

Njchilehead

 

[PINEY MIKE]

Welcome and Happy Holidays to you too. Lots of great people and info here on all subjects of the pines.

 

[kayak karl]

if you like the winter come hang out with us. http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=37152&highlight=winter+hang we do day hikes everyday. i hike in from bass river and then hike out to ong's hat. its a fun time even if just for the day.

 

[Teegate]

Welcome!

Guy

 

[woodjin]

Welcome to the forum,

Jeff

 

[NJChileHead]

Thanks guys! Karl, I could not open the link, but at some point I'd like to take you up on it. What is your hiking schedule like the middle of next week? Are you doing the Batona Trail every day?

 

[kayak karl]

Thanks guys! Karl, I could not open the link, but at some point I'd like to take you up on it. What is your hiking schedule like the middle of next week? Are you doing the Batona Trail every day?

5th Annual New Jersey Winter Hang.
Where: Batona camp site.http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=208353935963662732477.00044a0879e733a9bda1e&msa=0
When: January 27th - January 29th 2011
This is a drive in area, so you can bring extra stuff to stay warm if you want. It got down to 12 degrees last year.

working next week, but ill be hiking on the first snow.
search my threads you will see some of mine and Kaia's hikes.

 

[MarkBNJ]

Well hello there!

 

[Dragonfly Whisperer]

Welcome Chile.

I am somewhat new too. discovered this site while recovering from knee surgery last summer. Its great! Enjoy!

 

[strom]

Welcome Chile.

I am somewhat new too. discovered this site while recovering from knee surgery last summer. Its great! Enjoy!

 

[strom]

welcome chile,
always impressive to meet someone who is in teaching........................a thankless but terribly important job.............spent some years teaching up in the mountains of vermont and new hampshire,great years............spent some great days hiking the green mountains................you will like the pine barren forum guys..........intelligent,good humored bunch of guys............look for my blue ford ranger,with the army and piney stickers..........strom

 

[Dragonfly Whisperer]

intelligent,good humored bunch of guys............


And Gals

 

[NJChileHead]

Thanks Strom!