B2B NEWSLETTER
This newsletter is intended to let you know what's new at Back to Basics. This is our first Quarterly issue since our beginning June of 2003.  In this issue we will be letting you know who are latest guests have been, what projects we've completed and which ones are on the horizon, what's the latest local news and of course a word from our own Popcorn. We also have a special announcement for an up and coming reunion at Back to Basics. So read on and enjoy!

 This photo was taken by Bruce & Suzanne during there stay in the Crow's Nest yurt.
Crows Nest Skylight - Taken by Bruce & Suzanne
OUR NEW BACK TO BASIC GUESTS FROM JUNE 2003 – OCT 2003
We'd like to introduce some newcomers to Back-to-Basics (B2B).  Here are the guests we had from June – October 2003. Thanks for joining us!  We are asking for your photos again if you would like to submit them to the website, please forward them to us at borntobeoutdoors@gmail.com or send by snail mail to Kim Van Evera, 108 Rhinehart Road, Gloversville, NY  12078.
CROW’S NEST GUESTS
Laura & Chris
 

Andrew & Lynne
 
Ray & Jodi
 Meet Ray & Jodi from Burlington Vermont. Both teachers and an asset to their profession. We hope to have frequent visits from this Back To Basics pair.

Bruce & Suzanne
 

WHITETAIL RUN GUESTS
 Vicky and Max
  Meet Vicky and her best friend Max. Vicky is from New Jersey. During her stay, she experienced Nine Corner Lake and Kane Mountain. A wonderful Back To Basic guest that we truly enjoyed having and learning from.

BEAR NECESSITIES GUESTS
Mara, Maia, Ben, Sujata
 

THE NEW THRU-HIKERS
OUR NEW NLP THRU HIKERS JOURNELS & PHOTOS
Here at B2B we have a warm spot in our hearts and a warm and dry spot in the Bleecker Bunk Lean-to. This space is available free of charge for thru hikers of the NLP.
NO NEWS FOR THIS QUARTER
HOW THINGS ARE PROGRESSING
We'd like to let you know that Back-to-Basics is a work in progress. We are continuing to work hard to create our dream to share with you, our guests! Here's where we are and where we hope to be in the not too distant future.
OUR GUESTS ASK FOR IT, AND WE HAVE NOW COMPLETED
The new Bleecker Bunk Hostel is now finished.
Our new addition the Bleecker Bunk lean-to. Not your original does contain half the comforts of home. Built for our thru-hikers of the Northville-Lake Placid trail for their endeavors.
Final trail cutting has been complete past Whitetail Run, for your skiing pleasures.
Meals at B2B are now up and running.
Horseback Trail Rides are now available.
Horseback riding in the Adirondack backcountry can be a wonderful experience. Come experience a lovely trail ride with the Cook's. Chip & Becky be your hosts with this pleasure. Your animal friends are Cody, Shady, Ruby, and Jewel.
Canoes are now available, thanks to our neighbor, for our guests canoeing pleasure.
Lean-to for the breakfast buffet is now complete.

FALL 2003
The Sauna: The sauna will be up and running in November 2003
Tree House Rental: The Tree House is expected to be complete by the end of Nov. 2003.

SPRING 2004
Survival Courses should be in full swing

SUMMER 2004
Massage - possible

FALL 2004
Guided Hunting Trips: We are still working on having the guided hunting trips running by the Fall 2004 season

WINTER 2004
Ice skating rink will now be up and running by the Winter 2004 season. Don't forget your skates! (we do have some spares!)
FUTURE
Rock Climbing
Still looking to integrate this plan, we will keep you informed.
Dog Sledding
Still looking, please let us know if someone can supply in our backcountry area.
The Lodge
Still trying to make this happen. We hope it will be coming soon.
Snowmobile Rentals
We are getting a lot of inquiries, and we are looking into it.
BACK TO BASICS NEEDS YOUR SUGGESTIONS

Bruce & Suzanne's Suggestions:
This Newsletter is the first
Workbooks for the Trail on your AT and NLP Itineraries
Sell NLP Apple Brownie at local Coffeehouses, B&Bs, Stores, etc
(B2B has decided these are for our guests)
Finnish Cookware
Have live music/sing-a-longs when possible for group gatherings
Lamp hooks for the yurts
We encourage suggestions!  We especially could use help finding someone for Dog Sled Runs in our area.

OUR PET FRIENDLY GUESTS

View our new pet friendly friends

Max did visit us in October, but we do not have a picture of Max.  VICKY?

Nika's visit – I belong to Andrew & Lynne
 
NEW THINGS YOUR HOSTS HAVE LEARNED FROM YOU
We were pushing daily to accommodate your Adirondack Wilderness Adventures and Bruce and Suzanne brought US Back to Basics with live Acoustic Guitar music for a relaxing evening, much gratitude from the host.

We thank Vicky for the basics with Animal Totems, very new and interesting to us.

Mara, Maia, Ben, Sujata – Thank you for the friends mean a lot lesson.  We also learned that B2B can be found in the middle of the night with persistence.  We give you credit Ben.

Laura & Chris – Thank you for our lesson that even terrible weather conditions can bring the guest enjoyment here.

Andrew & Lynne – Thank you for the opportunity and remembrance of the NLP.

Ray & Jodi – Thank you for a wonderful conversation and visit.  It was great to kick back and relax.

BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARYS & SPECIAL OCCASIONS
 If you would please send birthday announcements, anniversaries and special occasion dates we would like to post them on our quarterly newsletter.
NEW BACK TO BASICS REUNION NEWS!
We at Back To Basics would like to begin planning a reunion of our guests.  We propose a free weekend getaway for our past guests.  We propose the last weekend in June, for the Adirondack Reunion.  We are taking this on a first come first serve for accommodations, after that tenting it is the option (anywhere on Back To Basics property).  If fire danger is high during this time, we will please ask that you do not start a campfire at your tent site.  We also purpose for this weekend every guest prepare a dinner dish nightly to share with all. Breakfast & Lunch is your time.  Bruce has graciously volunteered to provide some live music in the evening for the reunion!   We will let you know the week before, how many guests will be attending, if you desire a count.  If you would like to book for the Back To Basics reunions, please email us at borntobeoutdoors@gmail.com or call us at 518-775-1747.
POPCORN'S KERNEL
Please bring me some of your pets and kids to play with while you stay here. Adult humans can be boring!  
 
“I continue my excitement stage, mall, and lick the guests to death.”
“Everyone still not pleased with me knocking the guests over in excitement”.  “Still think I am a lap dog at 85 pounds”.
“I still continue to wonder where the doggy friends disappear to after the weekend has ended”.
 “Would someone please let me know why the doggy treats are in the camps and how I can get to them – maybe if I sit outside your door?”
“I’m neglected, please help,”   
POP

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