I'm glad that winter is finally here.
Ok, so here's the low-down on this summer's tentatively planned socializing:
June 9 (Th)
Hike: Waterfall Canyon
Refreshment: Big Rock Ice Cream
Meet: Strongbadia [W7 parking lot @ WSU], 8 A.M. in the morning
Bring: water, trail mix, a few clams for the optional Eye Scream
This time we won't get lost and almost dead. The waterfall at the top of the hike is rumored to be loud enough during late spring/early summer that you have to shout to make yourself heard within 100 ft. of it. During the later summer it dies down to just a trickle and isn't as fun. So the sooner the better. After the hike we can grab some ice cream at Big Rock and relax.
Note: As with all hikes on this schedule, their actualization is weather-permitting. If there's a hurricane or snow or rain or some other junk like that we'll just party somewhere else on the same day/time.
June 17 (F,S)
Road Trip: Manti Pageant
Meet: Strongbadia, 2 P.M. in the afternoon
Bring: sleeping bag, blanket and/or stadium seat cushion or a coat (get's cold at the pageant after dark), a few bucks for gas and the meals, bug spray, lawn ornaments, tent, frisbee, kite, flashlight, musical instrument, dentures (as needed)
For those who enjoy driving to the middle of nowhere (Ephraim, UT) and watching an awesome play outdoors (don't forget the bug spray) with a dinner before and camping and pancake breakfast after, this is the trip. Our goal this year is to have pink flamingo/lawn gnome ornaments and tiki torches around our tent in the park. Dinner is served at 6:00 P.M. in the evening @ Manti Stake Center (no, not Steak Center) and breakfast is served right in the park the next morning. If you bring a tent, bring the $5 it will cost to have it occupy a spot in the park.
Postponed til a later date
Hike: Indian Trail
Chillin': Mini-Golf
Meet: Strongbadia, 8 A.M. in the morning
Bring: water, snaxx, n dollars for golf, energy, a good recipe for cinnamon rolls
The Indian Trail starts at the Smokey-the-Bear sign in Ogden Canyon and ends at the top of 22nd street in Ogden. Along the way are views of a waterfall, some mountain or other in Nevada, and a lotta trees. After the hike-o-rama, we'll retire to Mulligan's for a round of mini-golf @ Mulligans North (1690 W 400 N) just for fun.
June 28 (leave on T, wedding on Th)
(tentative date)
Road Trip: Las Vegas/ Diego & Tiffany tie the knot
Hike: Red Cliffs
Meet: Strongbadia, time TBA
Bring: it's a road trip - bring what you need (water bottle for the hike, clothings, monies, sleeping bag as needed - we'll arrange where people are staying as the day grows closer)
The bride-to-be has already made her way down to Vegas and the Groom-of-the-Year will soon be following to wed him with her. Friends of the bride and groom are making a trip down to wish them well. Along the way we'll be stopping to take the Red Cliffs hike just because it's awesome. I have a cousin who lives in the area that I'll see if he will let us crash at his place, perhaps in tents on the lawn or something. If anybody else has ideas for where to stay that's cheap, speak up. Should be a blast.
Note: Ok, so since no one else could go, I stayed here as well. Anyone wishing to wish Diego and Tiff well can go to their open house on July 9. And anyone who is interested can join us in Stewart Stadium at 9PM tonight (June 29) to watch Phantom Regiment do a run-through of their show. (No, Andrew I'm still going to my classes except for the last part of my second one. I'm sure I'll see WotW eventually, though. Sorry about not going.)
July 9 (S) Postponed
This activity has been postponed due to WSU drumline tryouts that day as well as Diego's soiree on account of his gettin' hitched. It will be rescheduled for a later date and time, but feel free to go anyways if you feel like it.
Swim: Crystal Hot Springs
Games: at my flat
Meet: Strongbadia 10 A.M. in the morning
Bring: sack lunch, $ for swimming, board games
Relax, chill out. Water slides, mineral pool, lap pool, hot tubs, tailgate picknic or at the bowery. I promised my dad I'd get the air hockey table fixed or out of his garage soon, so that should be ready by then. Ping-pong also. Any board games ppl want to bring. I've got PIT, Scatergories, LotRISK, Epic Duels, Phase 10. Someone could bring Guesstures or UNO Attack or Swap or whatever.
July 15 (F) - hike has been postponed (you can still go if you want, but probably the movie is all I'll be doing due to feeling a bit under the weather
Ice Cream: Farr's
Movie: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Anyone still up for the movie?
Meet:
Bring: water, sack lunch, dough for a cone and the film
Kickin' hike that takes you to the helipad atop Mount Ogden. WSU campus is visible from there, and all the students look like little ants from up there. After the hike we just hafta go to Farr's for their Mt. Ogden cone. It is also opening day for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. We'll have to see when tickets go on sale. I don't know if the opening day matinees will sell out early, so if you want me to buy you one, let me know. The new trailer's great. So's the old one. I'm betting the movie will be, too.
July 22 (F)
Bowling: Hilltop Lanes
BBQ: location is open to suggestions - we could try for a park near the lanes
Meet: Hilltop, time TBA (BBQ following bowling)
Bring: your own potluck bbq dish, some dollars for bowling, some frisbee or other
I'll personally give a hundred dollars to anyone who bowls a 300. Seriously. The check might bounce, but I'll write it anyways. Food is always good.
July 29 (F) Actually I'll be gone this weekend, so not the 29th.
Hike: Ben Lomond
Ice Cream: Country Boy Dairy
Meet: Strongbadia, 6:30 A.M. in the morning
Bring: water, sack lunch, sunscreen, a dollar or few for ice cream
From the top of Ben Lomond you can pretty much see the ocean. Or at least all of Ogden valley. Meeting time changed on Ben's advice about getting past the rocky section before the sun gets too high in the sky and starts baking hikers from two sides.
August 26th (F)
Hike: Mt. Timpanogos
Refreshment: something
Meet: Strongbadia, 2 A.M. in the morning (approx.)
Bring: water, snacks, jacket/hoodie for the cave, money for food if you want
Killer hike.
Please note that while the above activities are open to any and all, they are a really great chance to go on A Date (no, not "a" date, and definitely not a "date"), so bring a boyfriend/girlfriend/acquaintance/spouse/complete stranger/parole officer along for the ride. We won't bite - promise!
And here are just a few more "dates" to note:
Aug 10
Rehearsal: Wind Ensemble
Time: TBA (ca. 6:00 P.M.)
Meet: Band Room
Aug 17
Rehearsal: Wind Ensemble
Time: TBA (ca. 6:00 P.M.)
Meet: Band Room
Aug 20 (S)
Rehearsal: Wind Ensemble
Time: 9:00 A.M. in the morning
Meet: Band Room
Aug 22 (M)
Concert: Wind Ensemble
Time: 6:00 A.M.
Meet: Browning Center
Aug 23 (T)
Concert: Wind Ensemble
Time: 1 PM
Meet: Browning Center
Ok, bye.
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