tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998647206274012940.post2085883728172178048..comments2023-09-16T01:45:26.776-07:00Comments on Wolverine Hikes Michigan: These Are The Days Chris Hillierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08992687337882874258noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998647206274012940.post-2845600884420365582013-06-14T10:49:05.980-07:002013-06-14T10:49:05.980-07:00It's pretty hard to screw up with Allium. If i...It's pretty hard to screw up with Allium. If it smells like onion or garlic, it's probably closely related to onion or garlic, and you can eat it.Schrodynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998647206274012940.post-8456246789274148962013-06-10T11:35:53.932-07:002013-06-10T11:35:53.932-07:00Hey Bob! So glad you found my blog. It's funny...Hey Bob! So glad you found my blog. It's funny, you used to hike and now you brew. I used to brew and now I hike! I have very fond memories of my brothers and I standing around the carboy, watching the CO2 bubble off. I'm proud to say that I've tried many of Michigan's finest craft beers and the stuff you're brewing is right up there with them. Thank you for sharing it with me. ChrisChris Hillierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08992687337882874258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998647206274012940.post-43227291712907281292013-06-10T11:15:06.501-07:002013-06-10T11:15:06.501-07:00Chris,
Of course we exist! I brew, therefore I am...Chris,<br /><br />Of course we exist! I brew, therefore I am. At least, I think that makes sense. It took a little while for my little brain to remember to look at your site, but here I am. I’m glad that you enjoyed a few refreshments with us. I know full well what something like beer & pie can be on the trail. I have longed for such treats many times while hiking. Weight & pack size totally eliminates the possibility of these kinds of items, and there are few things that could be better on the trail.<br /><br />It was a pleasure to have you in camp. Talking to you aroused the greatest amount of nostalgia that I have felt in years for life on the trail. To be honest with you, beer brewing was the thing that filled the gap in my life after I was no longer able to hike. It has done so quite admirably, I must say, but I still miss the trail. Not that my jelly belly could possibly stand up to the rigors of it these days.<br /><br />Good luck on this journey, and may the spirit of the woods watch over you.<br /><br />Wishing you the best,<br /><br />Bob.<br /><br />By the way,<br /><br />If you should be in the Pigeon River Forrest again on Memorial Day, look for us in the same spot. Only once have we missed this date. A pint (or a few, await you). And Kelly’s magic pie seems to always follow us.Porkbutterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13849258694639054221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998647206274012940.post-67190317674858807062013-05-29T19:40:56.181-07:002013-05-29T19:40:56.181-07:00My parents are pretty cool like that :) I'll t...My parents are pretty cool like that :) I'll tell them you said thanks :)Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15417003152357137525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998647206274012940.post-27425443509610805552013-05-29T18:15:16.378-07:002013-05-29T18:15:16.378-07:00Mandy - You're related to Jerry, Kelly and Bo...Mandy - You're related to Jerry, Kelly and Bob? They really exist? It wasn't just my imagination? Thank goodness. They are the coolest. They are kind to strangers for the sake of being kind. That is very rare these days. Please tell them I said "Thank you". ChrisChris Hillierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08992687337882874258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998647206274012940.post-80431555346335915432013-05-29T16:50:50.364-07:002013-05-29T16:50:50.364-07:00Ahhh Matt! You got to claim them before I did! and...Ahhh Matt! You got to claim them before I did! and yes Chris, that is how you spell their names :)<br /><br />btw, Uncle Bob is probably the coolest uncle in existence!Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15417003152357137525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998647206274012940.post-19071651319505613912013-05-29T05:13:07.442-07:002013-05-29T05:13:07.442-07:00Jerry and Kelly are your parents? Am I spelling th...Jerry and Kelly are your parents? Am I spelling their names correctly? They are good people!Chris Hillierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08992687337882874258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998647206274012940.post-48308334638119251092013-05-28T20:31:18.305-07:002013-05-28T20:31:18.305-07:00My parents and Uncle! I hope she makes another pie...My parents and Uncle! I hope she makes another pie when I come home next!Mattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998647206274012940.post-50582184495931792652013-05-28T13:00:27.955-07:002013-05-28T13:00:27.955-07:00I should mention that Devonne, above, is from the ...I should mention that Devonne, above, is from the amazing Cracked Pot Kitchen in Frederick, Mi. It's a 'must stop' kinda place if you're hiking the Shore To Shore Trail or if you're just driving by! Great food and great people. Check 'em out. Chris Hillierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08992687337882874258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998647206274012940.post-15531682828544302262013-05-28T08:25:22.631-07:002013-05-28T08:25:22.631-07:00You would have loved these folks. Good people. Enj...You would have loved these folks. Good people. Enjoy your journey and let me know when you get to Cali. Love you both!Chris Hillierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08992687337882874258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998647206274012940.post-63786347600876634782013-05-28T08:19:31.062-07:002013-05-28T08:19:31.062-07:00Thanks Devonne!Thanks Devonne!Chris Hillierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08992687337882874258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998647206274012940.post-59094201530061840512013-05-28T08:06:46.063-07:002013-05-28T08:06:46.063-07:00Martha knows me - perhaps better than anyone. She ...Martha knows me - perhaps better than anyone. She knows that I love Michigan craft brewed beer. And because of the experience I've had brewing beer with my brothers, I feel like I can really appreciate when someone produces a good beer at home and this guy Bob had it down pat. Plus, they were total Michigan beer snobs - just like me!Chris Hillierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08992687337882874258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998647206274012940.post-60334830472817175662013-05-28T07:37:00.789-07:002013-05-28T07:37:00.789-07:00Hey Bro...wonderful that you came across those goo...Hey Bro...wonderful that you came across those good folks on the trail...we made it through the mountains in CO and UT yesterday, and are exploring in Vegas today...safe travels...love ya...J&PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998647206274012940.post-87641772572729114522013-05-28T05:10:08.767-07:002013-05-28T05:10:08.767-07:00Beautiful! There are GOOD people everywhere, even ...Beautiful! There are GOOD people everywhere, even in the middle of nowhere northern Michigan. Thanks for the reminder to "just keep moving forward". God Bless you :)<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11683326468082892236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998647206274012940.post-77914396961794581942013-05-28T05:03:19.068-07:002013-05-28T05:03:19.068-07:00If someone were to ask me what Chris might dream a...If someone were to ask me what Chris might dream about on a trail, without hesitation, I'd answer BEER! Sometimes I send him beer lists from places I go. Hiker porn.<br />And I have learned not to bring apple pie into the house if I plan on it lasting more then 10 minutes!<br />I often find him talking to himself. <br />'Fess up, Chris, you atr some old cheese or somethi.g and "dreamed" all of this.<br />Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04351422931213161086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998647206274012940.post-67941509204905587892013-05-27T16:04:28.518-07:002013-05-27T16:04:28.518-07:00For those of you who don't know, Brett is aka ...For those of you who don't know, Brett is aka Scrub Rat. He's a long distance hiker and a brewer of fine beer. He speaks from experience and his words are true. Thanks for the comment Scrub Rat. Chris Hillierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08992687337882874258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998647206274012940.post-88577552179731730842013-05-27T15:11:04.151-07:002013-05-27T15:11:04.151-07:00Awesome. On the trans county trail I too found tra...Awesome. On the trans county trail I too found trail magic a few times, on a trail that perhaps a dozen have thru hiked. As hikers, we have no option other than to be open and receptive- we are truly exposed to the world. People see this energy that comes with that and are inspired to help. The ' coincidences', though, truly are magic. Synchronicity is probably a better word for it.<br /><br />Keep having a good hike, buddy.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931084567856044583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998647206274012940.post-85542996591861447582013-05-27T12:34:40.447-07:002013-05-27T12:34:40.447-07:00Schrody - I WISH I knew edible plants the way you ...Schrody - I WISH I knew edible plants the way you do. I would eat so much better and I could carry less. That guy 'Jerry' showed me some ramps - pulled them right outta the ground at our feet. He said they're like an onion. I'm always afraid that I'll get sick if I eat the wrong thing. I wish you were out here with me!Chris Hillierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08992687337882874258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998647206274012940.post-26138151029692400722013-05-27T10:57:55.899-07:002013-05-27T10:57:55.899-07:00"No, really, they were real! They had pie and..."No, really, they were real! They had pie and beer and everything! And then they let me ride their pet water buffalo for three miles! To a summer camp for aspiring bikini models! Really!!"<br /><br />I would say maybe lay off the "morells" but it sounds like you're having a blast, so definitely don't. And while you're at it, saute them in your kettle with a knob of buttah, ramps, and some solomon's seal shoots (which is like asparagus if asparagus were made out of rainbows and happiness and pure unadulterated crack cocaine. Get em before the leaves start unfurling: http://www.desirableplants.com/images/web%20pics%20new%20Sep%202012%20new%20format/polygonatum_x_hybridum_betberg.jpg)Schrodynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998647206274012940.post-24328844536929365222013-05-27T08:38:57.543-07:002013-05-27T08:38:57.543-07:00Thanks, Bri. I'll be crossing the Mackinac Bri...Thanks, Bri. I'll be crossing the Mackinac Bridge late tomorrow or early Wednesday. Can't wait to get back and tell you about this crazy hike. UP here I come!Chris Hillierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08992687337882874258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998647206274012940.post-79268650296343785982013-05-27T08:29:51.443-07:002013-05-27T08:29:51.443-07:00Great post brother!Great post brother!Brian H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10133131601391955998noreply@blogger.com