The Grunge Report will be off the air next week. The Grunge will be hiking down into the Grand Canyon and, hopefully, back out again. So, to you faithful 9 readers (yes, we are up 2!), look for something after Thanksgiving week.
I am making the trip with alumnus Dudley Burgess ’64 (leading the way), his sons, my son (Chris ’94), Tim Oliver ’89, and some soon-to-be friends. Should be a great time!!!
In the meantime, there are several other Wabash Blogs you will enjoy – just click here.
The answers to those questions…
Yes, I have been working out more. Yes, I am ready! Yes, the will is updated. If this is the last sortie – I get down and can’t get back! – bury me at Arlington. In lieu of flowers please make a gift to the American Cancer Society, the March of Dimes, or the Smile Train.
And sprinkle a little JP-8 on my grave – I miss that aroma! (Ropes – Jim Roper ’68 – can explain!)
Happy Thanksgiving!
Tom — when are you going to be out here in AZ? I have hiked the Canyon up and down many many times over the past years (my personal record is 6 hrs 30 mins up and down the Briget Angel trail last year — about 16 miles total). Hope you have a great trip and if you ever need another hiking partner let me know — I’m always up for a trip. I did the North Kaibab about 2 months ago but unfortunately is has closed for the season. It is a long drive to the North Rim but definitely worth it if you have the time. Just make sure you have a camping spot, a lesson I learned that had me sleeping in my car overnight!
Tony Caldwell