I Ain't From the South, but I got Here as Quick as I Could - Page 19

Laconic · 10-30-2012, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by manfromthestix

The difference between shale and schist is heat and pressure, sort of like what turns a boy into a man

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Perfect!

Yes, perhaps our paths will cross one day. I assume you'll be the guy carrying a bag of rocks around with him.

Laconic · 10-30-2012, 12:19 PM

Saturday we rode over to NCN for a bit and got together with Dyno for another Al Tuna led tour.

Most of these shots are taken around the Little River Canyon. This is a crack in the rock near the edge.

Dyno Dave

You know who that other guy is.

Laconic · 10-30-2012, 12:28 PM

Getting near the edge.

Notice my body language?

I have decided to name this feature "Kirk's Crack", since he's the one who led us there.

Laconic · 10-30-2012, 12:38 PM

Ever heard of Aron Ralston?

Laconic · 10-30-2012, 12:47 PM

Little River, good sized canyon. It's been busy over the millennia, I guess.

Notice the body language again? It makes me queasy just to look at this picture.

I may have left some fingerprints in that rock...

There's definitely a strong gravity well in that canyon.

In his book about being trapped and ultimately amputating his own arm, Aron Ralston mentions a quote one of his college geology professors used to illustrate the fact that the Earth is continuously changing; "Geologic time includes now". That's all I could think about the whole time I was out there.

Looking up the canyon to Little River Falls.

If you are ever in the area, this place has fantastic hamburgers.

Rode home Sunday, hit quite a bit of rain between Cleveland and Sylva, then it dried off enough to allow me a pretty good shot to the house.

Awesome weekend, Kirk. Thanks again.

manfromthestix · 10-30-2012, 03:12 PM

More rocks! Does your wife know about your obsession? I think mine cost me at least one marriage...

In his book about being trapped and ultimately amputating his own arm, Aron Ralston mentions a quote one of his college geology professors used to illustrate the fact that the Earth is continuously changing; "Geologic time includes now". That's all I could think about the whole time I was out there.

There is a theory (well, probably more like a proven concept) in geology called "puctuated equilibrium". It seems the Earth likes having it's geologic system in equilibrium but at times things happen that upset that equilibrium, like earthquakes, landslides, volcanic eruptions, glaciation, meteor impacts, etc. I think about those punctuation marks when I'm standing on top of a cliff like that, looking into the "gravity well"...

Doug

enduro0125 · 10-30-2012, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Laconic

Ever heard of Aron Ralston?

And I know he's missing more than just a vowel from his name.

Yes I know that's how he spells it.

Nice ride.

Al Tuna · 10-30-2012, 03:41 PM

"Kirk's Crack" I'm sure the park service is proud. I'll bet they're working on the signage now.

Great pics and report!

Laconic · 10-30-2012, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by manfromthestix

More rocks! Does your wife know about your obsession? I think mine cost me at least one marriage...

If rocks were the only obsession I had, I think she'd be happy.

Besides, I don't think I'm obsessed; I haven't crashed while gawking at rocks yet.

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Originally Posted by enduro0125

Nice ride.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al Tuna

"Kirk's Crack" I'm sure the park service is proud. I'll bet they're working on the signage now.

Gaston Gagne · 10-30-2012, 03:55 PM

I always wanted to go to Little River Canyon. The rapids at the bottom are reputed to be good. Just couldn't get over the distance part.

Laconic · 10-30-2012, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Gaston Gagne

I always wanted to go to Little River Canyon. The rapids at the bottom are reputed to be good. Just couldn't get over the distance part.

It is child's play, my friend. Make the Nantahala/Ocoee your halfway point.

Cuttle · 10-30-2012, 08:46 PM

love the pics and the area.... but you guys do look kinda uneasy at the edge

Laconic · 10-31-2012, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Cuttle

look kinda uneasy at the edge

I was more than uneasy, but I wouldn't admit that to just anyone.

Al Tuna · 10-31-2012, 03:30 AM

Falling off... We were concerned that I might break the ledge.

DirtDabber · 10-31-2012, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laconic

It is child's play, my friend. Make the Nantahala/Ocoee your halfway point.

I think he was talking about hiking the boat down the trail to the put in.

10-30-2012, 12:47 PM	#275
Laconic ^OP QuestionableBanterer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Moran Nation Oddometer: 10,537	Little River, good sized canyon. It's been busy over the millennia, I guess. Notice the body language again? It makes me queasy just to look at this picture. I may have left some fingerprints in that rock... There's definitely a strong gravity well in that canyon. In his book about being trapped and ultimately amputating his own arm, Aron Ralston mentions a quote one of his college geology professors used to illustrate the fact that the Earth is continuously changing; "Geologic time includes now". That's all I could think about the whole time I was out there. Looking up the canyon to Little River Falls. If you are ever in the area, this place has fantastic hamburgers. Rode home Sunday, hit quite a bit of rain between Cleveland and Sylva, then it dried off enough to allow me a pretty good shot to the house. Awesome weekend, Kirk. Thanks again. Laconic screwed with this post 10-30-2012 at 12:54 PM

10-30-2012, 03:12 PM	#276
manfromthestix Lost in Space Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Oddometer: 1,825	More rocks! Does your wife know about your obsession? I think mine cost me at least one marriage... In his book about being trapped and ultimately amputating his own arm, Aron Ralston mentions a quote one of his college geology professors used to illustrate the fact that the Earth is continuously changing; "Geologic time includes now". That's all I could think about the whole time I was out there. There is a theory (well, probably more like a proven concept) in geology called "puctuated equilibrium". It seems the Earth likes having it's geologic system in equilibrium but at times things happen that upset that equilibrium, like earthquakes, landslides, volcanic eruptions, glaciation, meteor impacts, etc. I think about those punctuation marks when I'm standing on top of a cliff like that, looking into the "gravity well"... Doug __________________ "If it doesn't blow smoke and make noise, it isn't a sport!" - radio ad for shop in Bozeman, MT

10-30-2012, 03:41 PM	#278
Al Tuna PUI Offender Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Moran Nation Oddometer: 8,358	"Kirk's Crack" I'm sure the park service is proud. I'll bet they're working on the signage now. Great pics and report! __________________ Southeast Weather Map "I might as well keep going, there's no 'effing way I'm going back the way I came" Moran Nation 21 Club.

10-30-2012, 03:55 PM	#280
Gaston Gagne Past Easy Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Western Piedmont, NC Oddometer: 1,572	I always wanted to go to Little River Canyon. The rapids at the bottom are reputed to be good. Just couldn't get over the distance part. __________________ Cela est comment nous roulons.

10-30-2012, 08:46 PM	#282
Cuttle so what? Joined: May 2008 Location: Mars Oddometer: 6,815	love the pics and the area.... but you guys do look kinda uneasy at the edge __________________ Rick's Rendezvous ~~~just puttin' around Cut´tle (k?t´t'l) 1.(Zool.) A cephalopod of the genus Sepia, having an internal shell, large eyes, and ten arms furnished with denticulated suckers, by means of which it secures its prey. 2.A foul-mouthed fellow

10-30-2012, 12:19 PM	#272
Laconic ^OP QuestionableBanterer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Moran Nation Oddometer: 10,537	Saturday we rode over to NCN for a bit and got together with Dyno for another Al Tuna led tour. Most of these shots are taken around the Little River Canyon. This is a crack in the rock near the edge. Dyno Dave You know who that other guy is.

10-30-2012, 12:28 PM	#273
Laconic ^OP QuestionableBanterer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Moran Nation Oddometer: 10,537	Getting near the edge. Notice my body language? I have decided to name this feature "Kirk's Crack", since he's the one who led us there.

10-30-2012, 12:38 PM	#274
Laconic ^OP QuestionableBanterer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Moran Nation Oddometer: 10,537	Ever heard of Aron Ralston?

10-31-2012, 03:30 AM	#284
Al Tuna PUI Offender Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Moran Nation Oddometer: 8,358	Falling off... We were concerned that I might break the ledge. __________________ Southeast Weather Map "I might as well keep going, there's no 'effing way I'm going back the way I came" Moran Nation 21 Club.

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