Pie Town, NM - Gettin Pied in Pie Town

Greetings from Pie Town New Mexico. The theme for blog my entries seem to follow directly as a result of a team mate pulling a red card. This red card came right out of left field as Grant the least likely of all of us, threw down his down with conviction. Unfortunately he does not remember his bold act as a result of over serving himself with Libations. Here is where I must end my description of the events as Grant views the story as defamation of character where as I only see it as the inflammation of character. OH-well another example of this eclectic group of individuals.
All that aside, what was only going to be a lunch stop in the middle of New Mexico turned into two days of good times spent with good people. The characters in this small mountainous hamlet include an old cowboy named Jim, a mother to all named Nita, a wondering soul named Meagan, a cook named Tye and the multitasking multi talented Pie maker named Cathy. Once again small town America, shows us its vibrancy in soul and character.
Originally a supply stop on the railway, one famed Pie Maker was responsible for the naming of this town by simply being really good at what he did, Pies. We were flooded with quotes like "Pie will set you free" and "in Pie we trust" and my favourite "Pie Town, a little slice of heaven". Nita who has an overwhelming motherly presence has taken it upon herself to provide housing and friendship for any and all travelers who are looking. So we stayed at her guest house which is known as the toaster house for its collection of derelict toasters. Many travelers have graced this house as testament to the guest log book. Interestingly many travelers do not sign there real names to the book, instead they use an alternate name or "trail name" usually bestowed upon an individual while they are on there journey or "tangent" from real life. Here is where I would like to re introduce our group of five.
Ben Lennon, so named for his amazing musical talents and candid sunglasses that just scream Yoko. While in Pie town I personally witnessed him communicating thru music a language I cannot understand, but have great respect for. Ben Lennon is constantly looking for peace, fighting the battle within.
Terminator or T1K. Formed from molten mercury, formerly known as Grant. Deadlines and schedules being of the utmost importance this gentleman is largely credited with getting the group this far down the trail. Mechanical in his movements and attitudes this man does make eye contact or change his cadence for anything. A hard nut to crack, the terminator has made great advances in making human contact.
Kroger or T-pain, who some of you may remember as Trystan. Logistics coordinator extraordinaire this man is on the ball. Often the lynch pin in holding down the group as one. Constantly oiling the machine this man keeps us rolling smoothly. From Bleeding dark places to aching knees this man knows the pain, and is OK with it. The Kroger name has come from his affinity for this name brand found throughout the U.S. From wound spray to cough drops and don't forget phone cards this guy is a company man(who knew).
Simon has desperately tried to attain the name of Money and I have asked to be called the Ice-Man. Unfortunately these handles have not stuck yet but we will continue our efforts in pushing our alter ego's.
Thanks Pie town for all the trail magic. "We came for the Pie and stayed for the Goat cheese" (sorry if that doesn't make sense, had to be there.)
Anyway thanks again for tuning in. I only write these entries because of the overwhelming response we have had from everybody. 100 hits a day according to the T1K, so keep on comin back as we wind down this little journey down to Mexico. Later

Ice-Man (or maybe just call me Bocephus, or perhaps Shithead or maybe just by my more common place surname. I don't care, just don't call me late for diner)