Feb 11, 2006

The meeting at Applebes was a lot of fun. Plans for RPH 2006 are coming together, this year
for the first time we will have a patch for all participants.

Dates for the project are: July 7,8,9 2006 Rain or shine (hopefully shine)

This year Mike & Kevin will be cooking - so bring your appetite - more veggie choices
this year i am told

 

May 13th, 2006

Planning for RPH 2006 is coming along well, see the website for a list of projects and items we may need
if you can help out, please drop me an email and let me know!

Mike & Kevin are planning a great feast this year, as always with lots more veggie options this year

 

June 16, 2006

  Well, the patch idea is out, but we will have something cool for everyone who partcipates this year, all the plans are coming together, Chuck Wood is definitely coming, the cooks are ready, and we go on the first shopping trip tomorrow

 

July 13, 2006

  RPH 2006 is over, and it was a great success, we accomplished a great deal, thanks to all of you who turned up and gave your valuable time to help!  More info and pics coming soon!

 

December 2, 2006

  RPH 2007 is in the planning stages, the meeting at applebees went really well, and we have decided o tackle the bridge behind the shelter this year, more info on the [RPH page]

 

January 13, 2007

  Had a great impromptu meeting tonight with Mike about this years upcoming project, we will potentailly have more people than ever befooe this year, so the cooks will be tested!

 

Feb 10, 2007

 Planning for this years RPH Project is going good, we hope to replace the bridge behind RPH, we'll need plenty of help this year, more info coming soon !

 

FEB 25, 2007

 The bridge project is officially on for this year check the [RPH] page for more info. Mike and I have already had a few good planning meetings, hashing out organizational gobbledy-gook and so on. This Years project is going to be big, we're going to need a LOT of help. I can't wait!

 

MAR 3, 2007

 So theres a little snow on the ground I was out to RPH this morning at 8am thanks to Socks and Randy who stoped by and helped get it done! | Planning coninues to go along smoothly, things are falling into place!

 

APR 7, 2007

  Had the cook doing rock work this Saturday morning with me, then I picked his brain for some math help regarding bridge elevations. Good planning meeting Mike!

 

APR 24, 2007

 We will have some xtra parking spaces at the shelter this year, thought it might be a good idea as we are expecting a few more people than usual. More good planning meetings with Mike,  we've got a lot of stuff figured out.

 

MAY 9, 2007

 The Poles for the bridge will be arriving on-site soon, Requisition paperwork for the cribbing materials was sent off today as well. Rock work and digout for the cribbing is almost completed. The Food shopping list, quantities and shopping date are all nailed down as well now. Time is running short, July will be here before you know it!

 

MAY 20, 2007

 Forms are now finished for the concrete which will be poured on June 2nd (National trails Day) work & planning are coming along nicely, hope to see you all there this year. Dont forget to check the menu for this year!

 

MAY 22, 2007

 We'll have some 'Guidelines' up especially for first timers this year, we thought it might be a good idea, as we will have more people than usual this year, and because we need to be accountable to our donors - tell your friends!

 

MAY 25, 2007

  The Telephone Poles have arrived! Thanks to Mark Molpeter from Central Hudson for coordinating the delivery!

 

JUNE 16, 2007

 Work has begun on assembling the cribbing for the bridge. We need lots of people for Saturday July 21st (Tell your friends!) Planning is coming along smoothly, Mike and I go on the first shopping trip for food next Sat.

 

JUNE 23, 2007

 The first shopping trip for food went well. The Bridge cribbing assembly is coming along well. Only a few more weeks till the FUN starts!

 

JUNE 26, 2007

  The cribbing is finished, all that remians is to number the logs, then take it all apart again. Thanks goes out to Mark Hudson and George Muller for helping to get this bloody job moving - Some of you may know that my Mother is not doing so well, and I may be pre-occupied with family stuff during the workparty. The prohect is still on however.

 

JULY 9, 2007

 The cribbing is ready to be transported to the shelter along with the RPH GRILL. Mike and I will be onsite on Thursday afternoon to set up everything and do the final shopping trip for food. Special note: if this is your first trip to an RPH workparty, please read the RPH [guidelines], also participants need to be 17 or over, or with an accompanying adult. See you next weekend!

 

July 15, 2007

 The Cribbing and the Grills are now at the Worksite. Special thanks to Sands Frost, Ollie Simpson, Mary Gomez, Tomas
For showing up and helping out big time! I have it on good authority that the cook is meditating and getting ready for a massive feast! Please remember to sign in with Mike or Chuck when you arrive, if you're hungry see Mike, he will take care of you!

 

July 17, 2007

 Mike and I will be at RPH Thursday night to set up, everything is ready. We are going to have a lot of people this year,
please check the RPH page for info on parking (and anything else). Thanks go out to a lot of people this year for working hard behind the scenes to get this project off the ground. Mike and I have been planning this project since Jan...lets hope for good weather!!

 

JULY 24, 2007

 WOW! - This years project was a geat succes and the best turnout ever, Mucho Thanks go out to a ton of people
for thier time and commitment this year. Thursdays weather was totally awful, Mike and I got soaked, but just like magic
it cleared up for the weekend and we had a great time! More info coming soon!

 

JULY 20, 2007

 We had an awesome crew this year, more info & pics coming soon!

 

JANUARY 24, 2008

 Happy new year everyone, hope you had a good holiday! Mike and I have just had our first planning meeeting
and things are looking good for this year, we have plenty of fun & challenging projects again for this year. We're looking
forward to see you all again this spring and summer - stay tuned for more info!

 

FEBRUARY 16, 2008

 So what if it's only February, planning is full steam ahead. The new RPH Cabin Volunteers Club is becoming a reality
Watch out for the new Website soon RPHCV. We've been doing this volunteer thing at RPH for 9 years now, and it seemed like this year is the right time to get a little more organized. - One thing we dont want to do is emulate so many other places where the focus seems to be on never ending meetings and so on, I want the focus of this club to be on having fun; volunteering at RPH or other AT locations in the area, taking care of the trail and getting out to do some hiking and camping ourselves. More info coming soon.  1st spring Campout at RPH Saturday April 19, 2008 - more info soon