Hey - per Bill Markham's plea to have a meeting. We definitely need to have one, but I think Chris is away this week. I'm going to have a hard time the...
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harry meyer
hdmsmz
Jun 1, 2009 11:28 pm
Brad ,I wont be able to make it . Drs appointment. I think this is an important meeting and that you should try to reschedule with more notice. We want lots of...
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Brad Herder
mtbikexcski
Jun 2, 2009 9:56 am
Ok - since Harry's such an important part of this, I'll cancel and reschedule. Probably going to be in July. Thanks, Brad From: BerkshireNEMBA@yahoogroups.com...
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Brad Herder
mtbikexcski
Jun 2, 2009 12:11 pm
Just FYI. (and so I don't lose this info). Most of the trails in the Pittsfield State Forest don't have signs and many trails don't even have names. As part of...
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Brad Herder
mtbikexcski
Jun 2, 2009 12:35 pm
One of the things I was going to bring up if we had the Wed meeting was trying to recruit more members and build community support? I have been planning to...
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meanwheels@...
guzzywater
Jun 2, 2009 2:16 pm
The ones in Kennedy Park work well- we laminate the maps then the "house" keeps them dry- the biggest problem we have is vandalism- people tear off the...
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guzzywater
Jun 2, 2009 2:23 pm
I really like the idea of along with signs posting a number and then placing that number on a map. In my experience people can't read maps but if there is a...
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Brad Herder
mtbikexcski
Jun 2, 2009 2:23 pm
Yeh – would love to see a picture! Yeh – would love to see a picture!...
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Brad Herder
mtbikexcski
Jun 2, 2009 2:26 pm
BTW – we have a mere 34 current members. L BTW – we have a mere 34 current members. L...
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meanwheels@...
guzzywater
Jun 2, 2009 2:28 pm
ok will try to get one tonight or tomorrow... ... From: Brad Herder <brad@...> To: BerkshireNEMBA@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 10:23...
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William Markham
bill_markham55
Jun 2, 2009 10:31 pm
Voss signs in New York (the place we got our nemba sign from) has those signs and can make custom ones for us. ... From: Brad Herder <brad@...>...
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harry meyer
hdmsmz
Jun 3, 2009 12:16 am
I can build some frames . We can talk about it when we see each other next. H ... From: Brad Herder <brad@...> Subject: [BerkshireNEMBA] MORE...
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Herder, Bradford J
mtbikexcski
Jun 4, 2009 5:10 pm
Hi, I had this idea of posting something at the top and bottom of the Turner Trail saying the trail was re-built by Berkshire NEMBA in 2008 and maybe put a...
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Tom McCrumm - South F...
tmccrumm
Jun 4, 2009 5:15 pm
Either is good, just do it....
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meanwheels@...
guzzywater
Jun 4, 2009 5:18 pm
Yes!? the plaque is awesome- might have to be in brown state official colors but I'm sure Voss could do that. Two plaques are not much more expensive than one...
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meanwheels@...
guzzywater
Jun 4, 2009 5:33 pm
If we do it- I'm sure they can just "duplicate" the KP specs- 4 holes, round corners, type of material, tree etc. That particular sign is best on a piece of...
Brad, Ruth, Harry and Neal-thanks for clearing above Turner! Rode it the other day and it was great! Jamie and I spent yesterday clearing Sinai - enjoy it if...
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Herder, Bradford J
mtbikexcski
Jun 8, 2009 4:10 pm
Let me get a price from them for 2, 3 and 4 (spares in case of vandals). Any suggestions on wording or info on the sign? I think this would be AWESOME! Brad...
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meanwheels@...
guzzywater
Jun 8, 2009 7:26 pm
I can't open the pics for some reason but if its the same as the one before it sounds good to me. Ruth...
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Herder, Bradford J
mtbikexcski
Jun 10, 2009 3:25 pm
Hi, Part of our grant is to create a Family Loop in the Pittsfield State Forest. Attached is a proposal I'd like to submit to the DCR. Comments or suggestions...
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Philip Keyes
Philip_Keyes
Jun 10, 2009 3:32 pm
Hi Brad, Front at center, you should mention that Berkshire NEMBA has recieved Recreational Trails Grant Funding for this project. Good job. pk ... From:...
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meanwheels@...
guzzywater
Jun 10, 2009 4:34 pm
Brad this looks good to me- great photos esp of the mud! I think Gay Beaver needs to go- not politically correct even in this context- maybe just Beaver or...
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Tim Kleeger
pedaler845
Jun 10, 2009 5:03 pm
I have to agree about the 'Gay Beaver' being a potential red flag...some land managers might be turned off. Otherwise, it was good reading! ... From:...
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Brad Herder
mtbikexcski
Jun 10, 2009 5:56 pm
Sorry - one more change... Should have checked my email before sending it. J...
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Brad Herder
mtbikexcski
Jun 10, 2009 5:57 pm
Several changes made to fix this up! Map has been changed (Gay Beaver changed to just Beaver and highlighted the proposed family loop to give a better visual...
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Coyne
jcoyne@...
Jun 10, 2009 6:11 pm
Brad-looks great. Rode the lower trails today-they are awesome (pretty darn dry despite the rain as well). Nice proposal. In the future another "family"...
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Brad Herder
mtbikexcski
Jun 10, 2009 6:58 pm
I would love to work with everyone on putting together a much grander plan once I get all the trails GPS'd. I think the first step is getting all the existing...
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billyblueracing
Jun 12, 2009 6:33 pm
looking to go riding sunday in the a.m. pittsfield area. Anyone going maybe Balance Rock ? Bill...
