Class of 2004 46ers - Views From The Top

mike1889 · 03-14-2005, 08:24 AM

The Class of 2004 46ers is posted on the 46er web site:

http://www.adk46r.org/46new2005.html

If anyone notices any errors, let me know. I am preparing the complete 46er roster for an upcoming 46er book, and I want it to be as accurate as possible. Thanks!

spongebob · 03-14-2005, 10:04 AM

That is pretty cool. #5442. The only downside is Dawn #5443 bringing down the value of my number I was going to sell on Ebay. (I bet you planned it that way Hammer.)

hikethe115 · 03-14-2005, 11:58 AM

Mike, thanks for posting! It's great to see all the finishers.

Sponge....you're going to have to take a course in judging value

And that's VELVET Hammer to you!

professor · 03-14-2005, 12:05 PM

A special congratulations to # 5439 - That's Me!

Only took 17 years....

mavs00 · 03-14-2005, 01:54 PM

Yeah, I was kinda pissed about the whole thing at first. I've already documented the whole tragic affair -HERE-. I'm gradually accepting it, 6-8 more months of meetings should do it.

In sum and substance, it goes like this;

---------------------------------

There were 4 of us that finished together on September 5, 2004. and dutifully provided the necessary paperwork. AND THIS - is what they did to ME.

Let me set the scene; As we approached the summit rock (on Whiteface), after completing the arduous 5 year odyssey as a family group and team. We all looked at each other, some with tears welling up I admit, and WE ALL had the same thoughts:

THE RACE WAS ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The results:

46-r #5459 - My 11 y/o daughter - as we got within about 20' of the summit, I stuck my foot out and sent her flying. Not even close.
46-r #5460 - My beloved wife - PLLEEEASE....... she was outta breath before we even got close and wasn't ever even in the race.
46-r #5461 - My 14 y/o son - I admit, this one was close, but just as we both got within a few feet, I shoved him as hard as I could and he went flying. Don't worry the swelling went down within a few weeks and with 1-2 more operations, he'll be good as new.
46-r #5462 - Yeah, can you friggin beleive it. I clearly touched the summit rock first, and what do I get for my troubles, you got it, dead stinking last.

I inquired, and they said something like alphabetical (blaa, blaa, blaa). I just sent a strongly worded letter to the executive board letting them know that "they'd be hearing from my lawyer"

---------------------------------

Obviously, I'm kidding. Proud to report that newly minted 46r's 5459-5460-5461 - and me (5462) got our confirmation letters a few week back. See ya in May.

NYBRAD · 03-15-2005, 08:54 AM

Nice to see the wifey in at 5436! Interesting, she's the only one I saw that finished on Marshall this year.

Everest NBD · 04-13-2005, 04:10 PM

Sorry dad but this is how it realy went down. We all held hands (awe) and we walked up waited in lin 5-10 minutes (come-on) and thaen we walked up to the sign and touched together with our uncle who also finished that day but didnt get his paperwork in, and then everyone (literaly) started taking pictures of us because thay must have thought we were famous because our family was taking pictures of us.

DeadFred · 04-13-2005, 04:25 PM

First off...Mavs, I would divorce yourself from that family and get one that appreciates you and is willing to share your interests in life.

Second...Brad...is that the High Bridge in Letchworth State Park in your avatar? It looks familiar. I used to hike there growing up in WNY.

Third...naaa naaa naaa...I'm number 5375...so far beating all you new 46ers this year. (I'll wait till a lower number posts before I hang my head and run away with my tail between my legs.)

Lastly...congrats to ALL finishers this year. Especially my two fellow finishers Garen and Kevin!

TCD · 04-13-2005, 04:32 PM

Congratulations, all! Great job!

My "number" story: My wife and I finished together with our friends Pattye and Mark, on Esther. They had waited for us to catch up (we started quite a few peaks behind them), so naturally, we took the later numbers. So Pattye is 2222, my wife is 2223, and I'm 2224 (this was in 1986).

And Mark? He hated hiking (would rather be climbing), and even though he completed all the peaks, he steadfastly refused to write to Grace. We had quite a few laughs over that. The funniest was when Grace wrote, chiding Mark for not writing to her: "We have six year old children who write in when they climb a peak." She was great, and never to be forgotten!

Congratulations again.

TCD

daxs · 04-13-2005, 07:24 PM

5458. Gosh it took a long time to finish.

rhihn · 04-13-2005, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by professor

A special congratulations to # 5439 - That's Me!

Only took 17 years....

We finished on the same day (though on Haystack).

Dick (5437) and Joanne (5438)

ALGonquin Bob · 04-13-2005, 10:10 PM

#5357 checking in.
I chose June 10th to finish on Emmons in honor of 46-Rs #1, 2 and 3 who completed the 46 on June 10, 1925, also on Emmons. I'm honored to be in the Class of '04 with such fine people as those posting here. OK, I don't actually know all of you, but I'll give you the benefit of the doubt! See you next month in Lake Placid!

mavs00 · 04-13-2005, 10:15 PM

Hey Carol, I knew you finished near us, but forgot just how near. I see your number is just ahead of my daughters (5459) and the rest of us.

Nick, Don't you have homework or something

Raymond · 04-14-2005, 03:12 AM

My honey, Susan, finished on Rocky Peak Ridge, not Rocky Peak. According to my ADK guide book (tenth edition), Rocky Peak Ridge is the higher point, 1.25 miles beyond—and 130 feet higher than—Rocky Peak on the East Trail.

mike1889 · 04-18-2005, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raymond

My honey, Susan, finished on Rocky Peak Ridge, not Rocky Peak. According to my ADK guide book (tenth edition), Rocky Peak Ridge is the higher point, 1.25 miles beyond—and 130 feet higher than—Rocky Peak on the East Trail.

For the purposes of the roster, it is called Rocky Peak. This is because the full name, Rocky Peak Ridge, is too long for the roster that will be in the upcoming 46er book. And it is listed as Rocky Peak on the web page roster as well.

03-14-2005, 10:04 AM	#2
spongebob Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Portland Avatar: Eating my supersized 99 cent snow cone from the 14/411 store. Posts: 224	That is pretty cool. #5442. The only downside is Dawn #5443 bringing down the value of my number I was going to sell on Ebay. (I bet you planned it that way Hammer.) Last edited by spongebob; 03-14-2005 at 10:09 AM.

03-14-2005, 11:58 AM	#3
hikethe115 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Lock Haven, PA; Avatar: the twins on Twin with only a leather apron Posts: 330	Mike, thanks for posting! It's great to see all the finishers. Sponge....you're going to have to take a course in judging value And that's VELVET Hammer to you! __________________ Dawn (aka M&M) http://highpeaksclimbing.com/MM2007/ http://trailjournals.com/MM/ http://viewsandbrews.com/

03-15-2005, 08:54 AM	#6
NYBRAD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rochester Posts: 392	Nice to see the wifey in at 5436! Interesting, she's the only one I saw that finished on Marshall this year. Last edited by NYBRAD; 03-15-2005 at 04:44 PM.

04-13-2005, 04:10 PM	#7
Everest NBD Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Henrietta, NY Posts: 5	Sorry dad but this is how it realy went down. We all held hands (awe) and we walked up waited in lin 5-10 minutes (come-on) and thaen we walked up to the sign and touched together with our uncle who also finished that day but didnt get his paperwork in, and then everyone (literaly) started taking pictures of us because thay must have thought we were famous because our family was taking pictures of us. __________________ Nick ADK 46r #5461

04-13-2005, 04:25 PM	#8
DeadFred Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Albany. Avatar: Dakota on Allen's summit Posts: 274	First off...Mavs, I would divorce yourself from that family and get one that appreciates you and is willing to share your interests in life. Second...Brad...is that the High Bridge in Letchworth State Park in your avatar? It looks familiar. I used to hike there growing up in WNY. Third...naaa naaa naaa...I'm number 5375...so far beating all you new 46ers this year. (I'll wait till a lower number posts before I hang my head and run away with my tail between my legs.) Lastly...congrats to ALL finishers this year. Especially my two fellow finishers Garen and Kevin! Last edited by DeadFred; 04-13-2005 at 04:28 PM.

03-14-2005, 08:24 AM	#1
mike1889 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Albany Posts: 140	Class of 2004 46ers The Class of 2004 46ers is posted on the 46er web site: http://www.adk46r.org/46new2005.html If anyone notices any errors, let me know. I am preparing the complete 46er roster for an upcoming 46er book, and I want it to be as accurate as possible. Thanks!

03-14-2005, 12:05 PM	#4
professor Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Avatar: Mt. Elbert, Life: Vermont Posts: 73	A special congratulations to # 5439 - That's Me! Only took 17 years....

03-14-2005, 01:54 PM	#5
mavs00 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: In the image of man Posts: 1,121	Yeah, I was kinda pissed about the whole thing at first. I've already documented the whole tragic affair -HERE-. I'm gradually accepting it, 6-8 more months of meetings should do it. In sum and substance, it goes like this; --------------------------------- There were 4 of us that finished together on September 5, 2004. and dutifully provided the necessary paperwork. AND THIS - is what they did to ME. Let me set the scene; As we approached the summit rock (on Whiteface), after completing the arduous 5 year odyssey as a family group and team. We all looked at each other, some with tears welling up I admit, and WE ALL had the same thoughts: THE RACE WAS ON!!!!!!!!!!!!! The results: 46-r #5459 - My 11 y/o daughter - as we got within about 20' of the summit, I stuck my foot out and sent her flying. Not even close. 46-r #5460 - My beloved wife - PLLEEEASE....... she was outta breath before we even got close and wasn't ever even in the race. 46-r #5461 - My 14 y/o son - I admit, this one was close, but just as we both got within a few feet, I shoved him as hard as I could and he went flying. Don't worry the swelling went down within a few weeks and with 1-2 more operations, he'll be good as new. 46-r #5462 - Yeah, can you friggin beleive it. I clearly touched the summit rock first, and what do I get for my troubles, you got it, dead stinking last. I inquired, and they said something like alphabetical (blaa, blaa, blaa). I just sent a strongly worded letter to the executive board letting them know that "they'd be hearing from my lawyer" --------------------------------- Obviously, I'm kidding. Proud to report that newly minted 46r's 5459-5460-5461 - and me (5462) got our confirmation letters a few week back. See ya in May. __________________ "The forest is the poor man's overcoat. " Old Northeastern Proverb visit adkhighpeaks.com FORUMS Last edited by mavs00; 03-14-2005 at 02:01 PM.

04-13-2005, 04:32 PM	#9
TCD Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 984	Congratulations, all! Great job! My "number" story: My wife and I finished together with our friends Pattye and Mark, on Esther. They had waited for us to catch up (we started quite a few peaks behind them), so naturally, we took the later numbers. So Pattye is 2222, my wife is 2223, and I'm 2224 (this was in 1986). And Mark? He hated hiking (would rather be climbing), and even though he completed all the peaks, he steadfastly refused to write to Grace. We had quite a few laughs over that. The funniest was when Grace wrote, chiding Mark for not writing to her: "We have six year old children who write in when they climb a peak." She was great, and never to be forgotten! Congratulations again. TCD

04-13-2005, 07:24 PM	#10
daxs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: On the beach Triavalon race Posts: 758	5458. Gosh it took a long time to finish. __________________ Carol

04-13-2005, 10:10 PM	#12
ALGonquin Bob Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: In my kayak Posts: 1,040	#5357 checking in. I chose June 10th to finish on Emmons in honor of 46-Rs #1, 2 and 3 who completed the 46 on June 10, 1925, also on Emmons. I'm honored to be in the Class of '04 with such fine people as those posting here. OK, I don't actually know all of you, but I'll give you the benefit of the doubt! See you next month in Lake Placid! __________________ "It's a beautiful day!" - Fellow hiker Shin Murnane's (5785W) last words at Marcy Dam 3/28/09 46er #5357W Check out ALGonquin Bob's Paddle Guide

04-13-2005, 10:15 PM	#13
mavs00 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: In the image of man Posts: 1,121	Hey Carol, I knew you finished near us, but forgot just how near. I see your number is just ahead of my daughters (5459) and the rest of us. Nick, Don't you have homework or something __________________ "The forest is the poor man's overcoat. " Old Northeastern Proverb visit adkhighpeaks.com FORUMS

04-14-2005, 03:12 AM	#14
Raymond Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: My gut is telling me no... but my gut is also very hungry. Posts: 1,057	My honey, Susan, finished on Rocky Peak Ridge, not Rocky Peak. According to my ADK guide book (tenth edition), Rocky Peak Ridge is the higher point, 1.25 miles beyond—and 130 feet higher than—Rocky Peak on the East Trail.

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