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wrongway_08
05-09-2008, 19:01
Been a while since updating but I just arrived in town with Peanut, Wing-it, Mr./Mrs. Peanut, Fire, Top Hat and Mouth.
We are in Catawba, VA at mile 694.5! Great hiking, good times and now for some FOOD! Post more later, happy hiking to all!
Jaybird62
05-09-2008, 19:03
Glad to hear you are having a good time man. We're all pulling for you!
doggiebag
05-09-2008, 19:03
Get a picture of the bear?
One more thing ... I've been having fun with some of your images and photoshop :D
Survivor Dave
05-09-2008, 19:27
Call me! I hope you are well. I am off Trail due to injury, probably won't return for a thru this year. I'll hike in a couple of months.
I hiked with Top Hat at Muskrat Creek Shelter. Say hello for me.
SD
Top Hat at Muskrat Creek Shelter
http://209.200.85.146/trailjournals/photos/6430/tj6430%5F032408%5F145341%5F302742.jpg
sofaking
05-09-2008, 20:33
what's fri. nights menu at the homeplace?
wrongway_08
05-09-2008, 22:41
Will say hello to Top Hat for you!
Eating steak....snacks.....more snacks.....
Having a great time!
No photo, missed th the sucker, amazing how fast a bear can disappear!
sasquatch2014
05-09-2008, 22:45
Glad to hear all is going well. Let me know as you get up my way further.
Glad to hear everything is good!!! Yours is the first tj that i have ever followed.
nitewalker
05-11-2008, 16:58
keep up the good work and lower the AT dropout rate. we need some studs to finish the trail this year and im banking you will make it. anyone have a guess on this years % of AT finishers for this year..i havent been online much lately but it seems there are alot of people pulling out already or am i just out of the loop....
NorthStarMutant
05-11-2008, 21:36
From what FD says Rick is stubborn enough to finish the trail. So, have no doubts of it whatsoever. Sounds like he misses his friend, too. He wouldn't really say what happened, but, he did say they both messed up.
Good luck to you Wrongway. I'm sure you'll do well out there.
Say hi to Wing-it for me, if she is the one from PCT 2007.
Have fun! I love that area around Catawba
the homeplace in catawba was SO good.no complaints from me, just the people who were there for their college gradation dinners in their shirt and ties, and then me with my grungy-dirty hiker clothes and my pack pigging out in the corner taking advantage of the AYCE!
-pusher
wrongway_08
05-23-2008, 23:14
Hey finally got to a internet connection and figured out my password problem.
Sitting in Waynesboro now at a fellow hikers friends house, really cool people, we got hooked up with a great dinner and will be taking a zero on Saturday.
Cought my 5th or 6th snake today, a 4.5 foot black snake, he was clinging to the side of a large tree, saw him as I walked pass the tree and just picked him up off the tree. He had just eaten a mouse or something and Peanut and I watch the food slide from his neck down to his belly, as we took photos holding him.
Did 21 great miles today, started t 6am and had some of the best hiking yet. Weather was great and the rock formations were some of the coolest yet!
Really having a great time, Trail days was awesome,met a lot of great people and finally found/bought a new Smartwool hat to replace the one I lost by Clingdome a few hundred miles back!
Hope you all are having a great time and able to enjoy the outdoors, Happy Hiking to all!!!
Survivor Dave
05-23-2008, 23:52
I got your text message. Did you get my call?
Hope you are well.
Call if you get a minute.
SD
Hey finally got to a internet connection and figured out my password problem.
Sitting in Waynesboro now at a fellow hikers friends house, really cool people, we got hooked up with a great dinner and will be taking a zero on Saturday.
Cought my 5th or 6th snake today, a 4.5 foot black snake, he was clinging to the side of a large tree, saw him as I walked pass the tree and just picked him up off the tree. He had just eaten a mouse or something and Peanut and I watch the food slide from his neck down to his belly, as we took photos holding him.
Did 21 great miles today, started t 6am and had some of the best hiking yet. Weather was great and the rock formations were some of the coolest yet!
Really having a great time, Trail days was awesome,met a lot of great people and finally found/bought a new Smartwool hat to replace the one I lost by Clingdome a few hundred miles back!
Hope you all are having a great time and able to enjoy the outdoors, Happy Hiking to all!!!
wrongway_08
05-30-2008, 19:13
Well made it to Thorton Gap today. Got a shower, clean clothes on and about to eat!
Have seen a lot of bears, followed one we saw into the woods to get some good photos and a video. He ended up following me back to the path, medium size and really cool. Smelled funky, of course I'm one to talk!
Yesterday we saw a mother and her 2 cubs by a spring. I went down to get water with Erwin and as I was setting up the Hiker pro pump, Erwin was just looking straight ahead, I glanced over to see what it was and there was a bear by the tree. I got out the camera and walked over to it, the bear did a low growl and walked away but then returned, I walked a little closer to get some more shots. Then the bear walk away, grunted, stomped its feet and walked back towards the tree again. Walked a little closer and this made the bear run up the tree. Peanut was watching Erwin who was just chilled out and keeping an eye on me. I then relized why she wouldnt run, there was 2 cubs way up at the top of the tree.
After a few good shots and a video the bears came down and walked into the woods.
Was really cool to get a chance to see that.
This morning Erwin was bitten by another dog, he got a few bites in but ended up with a hurt left fron leg. Didnt relize it at the time but Erwin had two bloody bite (teeth) marks on the leg and was limping 3 miles later. I checked him over and it looks okay, will be carry'n his food again for a few days. Bummer, my pack was getting lighter :) !
All else is good, hope you all are doing well.
sasquatch2014
06-01-2008, 22:53
Glad to hear from you. We missed having you on the Parade O'Fools trip but it sounds like you are having a blast. We will post pics from the trip that you can see next time you log on so keep an eye out for them.
wrongway_08
06-08-2008, 20:27
WoooHooo, cought my first Copperhead a few days ago!!! My camera broke the night before but Peanut got a great shot of me holding the snake. Copperheads sure are pretty, this one had perfect marking but was bad tempered like all the rest!
Erwin hurt his leg and might be off the trail, he is not handling the heat well at all either. Hudson has gotten big, looks like a short legged horse now, not sure if he will be joining me either, might be dogless the rest of this trip :( .
Going to work on Trail Journals page now, have fun ya'all and keep on hiking! Hope to see you out there.
Oh yea DoggieBag and crew - read your entry at the shelter pass Front Royal. Tooo bad you cant read what I wrote in response... Hahahhahahahaha.. might be worth a hike back out there to read it or maybe i just want you to sweat your ba!!s off heading back there for nothing! Catch ya later buddy and keep those photo shoped pics comming!
I am going to try and put up photos on my Trail Journals in about an hour or so.
wrongway_08
06-08-2008, 20:32
Oh yea Erwins leg from the dog bite was fine the next day.
lets not have no dog hat'n going on, dogs will be dogs and sometimes they just dont get along. The other dog owner did nothing wrong and his (all well as all other dogs I have seen on the trail) did not bother or attempt to bother other hikers or wild life.
Well looks like I might be limited to doing trail magic for other A.T. hiking dogs for the next 1165 miles.
doggiebag
06-08-2008, 20:37
Congratulations on making it back to the halfway point. Looking forward to your updates. Yay!
sasquatch2014
06-08-2008, 23:28
Great to hear from you. I hope you had a chance to see the Pic that Doggiebag posted that I took after a few changes of Tinker. Its good for a laugh for sure. Let me know when you think you may be rolling up my way so I can see if I will be around.
wrongway_08
06-09-2008, 11:20
Will drop you a line. Still try'n to get onto trail journals to post some photos, took a long time to upload them, I had 1324 photos and a few short videos to upload!
- happy hiking,
- Rick
doggiebag
06-10-2008, 05:55
Let me know if you need some help with uploading all those pictures and videos. I've got to do some work in Virginia today but should be free later in the evening. Shoot me a PM if you're running into any glitches - since I'll be close to a machine most of the day.
turtle_tami
06-20-2008, 12:37
Wrongway* ( <-- hows that lol :D ) caught his first rattle snake 2 days ago, said it was bout 5' long :-)
caught a second one today
:rolleyes:
turtle_tami
06-28-2008, 18:33
wrongway is on the move again
He got his drop in deleware pa stayed for a few days relaxed,chilled out in a church/shelter, he was eating almost every time i talked to him so he got some food, and this morning he started hiking again. said he would call me again tonight so i can update lil more how far he has gone
few new pics of his trip in my gallery sorry there detailed yet im working on that.
doggiebag
06-28-2008, 20:43
wrongway is on the move again
He got his drop in deleware pa stayed for a few days relaxed,chilled out in a church/shelter, he was eating almost every time i talked to him so he got some food, and this morning he started hiking again. said he would call me again tonight so i can update lil more how far he has gone
few new pics of his trip in my gallery sorry there detailed yet im working on that.
He's doing pretty good time if he's crossing through the Delaware Water Gap. I guess he's deep in New Jersey by tonight. I'm checking the pictures you uploaded - you do know that you could rotate those pictures that are sideways even after you've uploaded them right? When did he leave Maryland after dropping his pooch off? I'm figuring out his average miles going through that area. Thanks for the update.
turtle_tami
07-03-2008, 10:45
he came home at like 10:30pm on the 7th left on the 11th at 4:30pm from penmar park,
the night he got home was crazy, we spent time intruducing hudson and erwin.
we spent a few days together ;), had some :D time ,then i dropped him off
he was in vernon nj on the 1st.
he called we just talked about stuff, he said he would call me in a few but he had in and out reception was to anoying,
so i dont really know where he was.. sorry guys**
i know it doesnt work for me* i dont know why its easyer for me to put them back on the computer and edit them from there. it works. long as it gets done.
He's doing pretty good time if he's crossing through the Delaware Water Gap. I guess he's deep in New Jersey by tonight. I'm checking the pictures you uploaded - you do know that you could rotate those pictures that are sideways even after you've uploaded them right? When did he leave Maryland after dropping his pooch off? I'm figuring out his average miles going through that area. Thanks for the update.
sasquatch2014
07-03-2008, 15:29
He said that he would try to shoot to get to my place sometime either on Sat or Sunday. but it was pretty up in the air. I told him a great place to catch fireworks on the forth in Bear Mt Park but not sure what he is doing for that day.
turtle_tami
07-03-2008, 16:06
glad you got to ask him somthing about where he is, i didnt think about it when we talked sorry*
how great of a updater am i haha.
He said that he would try to shoot to get to my place sometime either on Sat or Sunday. but it was pretty up in the air. I told him a great place to catch fireworks on the forth in Bear Mt Park but not sure what he is doing for that day.
turtle_tami
07-04-2008, 11:02
from the phone calls i have gotten, from my phone records here is the sitch -
he left started walking from delaware watergap on the 28th did the 31miler that night, kept pushing the next few days barley any sleep got in all the shelters after dark, by the 1st he was in vernon nj. he is now somwhere in nj lol.i know he was trying to hit a hostal before it rained he had 8 miles to go and it was 6:45 when he called last night...but im guessing that dont help much..
(sorry i tryed blame the dogs this time)
(sorry allot of the times we just talked i have allota dates but no places i dont think that help you all some of the times i got it and wrote it on the map well im at work i have to see most of the names to remember them a few times.)
i talked to him last night he started to tell me and the dogs started to bark at eachother again so we got off topic. sorry i promise tonight ill get it!
turtle_tami
07-04-2008, 15:30
just got off the phone with rick/wrongway,
him, loveboat, and peanut, they are in bear mt new york, hes at the park now taking a break, they have done 7 miles so far today, hes trying for 15-17 said he would call me later and fill me in with how far hes gotten.
Odd Thomas
07-04-2008, 16:19
Let me know if you need some help with uploading all those pictures and videos. I've got to do some work in Virginia today but should be free later in the evening. Shoot me a PM if you're running into any glitches - since I'll be close to a machine most of the day.
That reminds me, one of your videos looked like you videotaped a youtube movie by pointing your camera at the screen... You can use this program to convert any format to any format, including .flv
http://www.erightsoft.org/GetFile.php?SUPERsetup.exe
Odd Thomas
07-04-2008, 16:50
http://www.erightsoft.org/GetFile.php?SUPERsetup.exe
Oh for crying out loud. Remember the good old days when nobody used redirects unnecessarily and links always worked?
http://www.erightsoft.com/S6Kg1.html
doggiebag
07-04-2008, 17:11
That reminds me, one of your videos looked like you videotaped a youtube movie by pointing your camera at the screen... You can use this program to convert any format to any format, including .flv
http://www.erightsoft.org/GetFile.php?SUPERsetup.exe
That's the problem with uploading an original file to youtube it turns the original *.avi into flash. So when the original file got deleted ... I was pretty much out of luck. I'll check out your utility. Thanks. I've got most of my hikes in flash ... this could help in cleaning up the files. I was waiting for youtube to come up with something.
turtle_tami
07-05-2008, 11:39
message to sasquatch this am he sent it to me eaither accedently or to both of us to let me know also where he is cause he knew i would forget lol..just to let you all know where he is at kinda
we are camping, thinking about 6 or 8 miles past RPH shelter. That will be 26 miles so we can do 10 miles Sunday to meet you by 12 noon Sunday.
Wrongway* ( <-- hows that lol :D ) caught his first rattle snake 2 days ago, said it was bout 5' long :-)
caught a second one today
:rolleyes:
Pretty cool, if you know what you're doing. I like seeing snakes.
As a kid we used to catch green and black snakes. Had a buddy once catch a small copperhead, he kept messing with it till it bit him in the arm.
His forearm swoll up to the size of a football, his right hand is almost useless today.
I get the impression you're really enjoying this hike, keep on trucking Wrongway.
wrongway_08
07-06-2008, 15:13
Wooooo Hooooo, having an awesome time, sitting at Sasquatch's right now. Going to BBQ and then hit the mall for some DEET - because the damn bugs are unforgiving out here!
What a great time we are having here, food, showers, food, sleep, showers, food, food, .......... relaxe, food :)
Should be heading north again Monday afternoon, will be camping around RPH Shelter that night. (plans changed and we got picked up 20 miles early then planned)
Well, you all have a great time, talk to you hopefully in the next town stop - maybe I'll have my June journal rewritten by then!!!
Take care, be safe,
- Rick
sasquatch2014
07-07-2008, 17:45
Well after almost a full 48 hrs off trail Wrongway, Loveboat and Peanut are back on the trail just south of the RPH shelter in NY. Last night Ellie also joined us while hanging out at my place. They are fed, have clean clothes and showered. I am sure that it stayed that way for the first hour on the trail. Hot and humid today.
turtle_tami
07-09-2008, 19:11
hey everyone* wrongway is somewhere in Connecticut right now hes really moving :D
Survivor Dave
07-09-2008, 19:15
Uh Oh TT,
Wrongway put an entry in at Springer, but he forgot to sign his name. I think the ATC said something about starting over again:D:D:D:D
If he need a lift, I know someone good to take him.;)
Hope both of you are well,
SD
http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/files/7/6/4/7/img_0251.jpg
turtle_tami
07-09-2008, 20:21
:D we are both doing great thank you sd!! hope you are too!! Wrongway is hiking threw a storm right now so hes lil well you all have hiked threw storms and know how it is.. :( .
everything else though is great! hes gotten allot of miles in to be threw jersey already. cant wait till he gets to maine i wanna see maine!! oh and him to *lol*
Lost_Soul
07-11-2008, 00:26
Hey Rick... You do realize now that I have the backpack and stuff 'cause of you we WILL have to actually use the stuff when you get back ? Doesn't seem like it's that far away any more. Look forward to seeing all the pics and stuff from your adventure. And meeting the other 'Fools' who hang out with you. Call me on a weekend sometime if you remember.
Take 'er easy bud.
Dak.
sasquatch2014
07-11-2008, 07:13
Hey Dak I told him about you saying that you'll try to make the Sept Parade O'Fools trip he is excited about the prospects of this. He's still heading north should be into Mass in the next day or so. There was a great episode a few days ago with a garter snake with a major attitude, it really got after him. I want to say all i could do was laugh but I did manage to help by poking the snake as it was bitting him as well. At least I said I though that would help make it let go, didn't really seem to help much.:-?
wrongway_08
07-12-2008, 17:52
Sitting in Salisbury, CT now, relaxing ......... again!
Everything is well. Temps are nice again and a slight breeze has helped things out also.
Looking forward to the Parade Of Fools trip this Sept., should be done in time....... as long as I dont do anymore 8 day zeros in trail towns :) !
wrongway_08
07-13-2008, 01:59
Got my hair cut and had the A.T. symbol shaved on the back of my head for the heck of it! Came out great. Thanks A.J.!
Cell reception is really spotty, tried to call some of you but the signal was crappy. Will try later this week.
hike safe - Rick
Lost_Soul
07-17-2008, 06:38
Thanks Sasquach,
Awesome to hear. Look forward to meeting you guys.
And Rick, we had an 8 foot black snake that guarded our fort when I was in 3rd grade. It moved in after we had the thing built. Guess it thought we were ok. (it never bothered us) But, whenever anyone else came by it would chase them down. It was hysterical to see/ hear these kids running away. (how many people do you know of who had a guard snake?)
Lost_Soul
07-17-2008, 06:42
Oh yea... Rick, I'm getting a SECOND mtn bike today. You can use them whenever you want. Either so you don't have to haul yours back and forth from work, or for the imp who convienlently 'forgets' theirs so they don't have to go riding with you <g>. You can tell them yours is only 5 miles away, and act like they are yours. Only thing, the Trek can be for anyone else to use. Minor things are covered by the Bike Doctor. The other (better) one is just for you or me to use. (picking it up today). and, trails leave from right behind my house. :^D
see ya soon.
Dak.
wrongway_08
07-17-2008, 15:51
Sitting in Dalton, did a big 3 mile day to get here! Will do a real zero tomorrow!
My Hubba Hubba started leaking in the corners????? Have some of the good seam sealer, takes 12 hours to dry but the junk works great.
The hostel has a dog mix like my dog Hudson (Pitbull/Lab) and it turns out my dogs not fat - just growing into his normal self! He is going to get BIG! Not too tall, like hip tall but really WIDE!
Not much new, everything is going okay and I am still having a lot of fun. Nothing hurts, not hungry, not wet, not too dry, great hiking weather, bugs are dying off a little :) :) :) ! !
The replacement pack ULA sent me is awesome! Fits better then the first one and seems to carry the load better. Guessing the first one had a flaw in it. Thanks ULA for sending the new one out - you guys rock!
Finally wore out 2 pairs of socks, they went pretty much at the same time, 1,600 miles is decent for wearing them every other day! SmartWool will be my pick for socks for here on out.
Deet has worked great for the bugs, I get the 100% bottles and coat myself morning and then again in the afternoon - last untill I go to bed.
Taking heated showers at the shelters now. I boil a pot full of water and then dump it into my Platypus, mixed with 1 liter of cold water and it turns out perfect! Hang Platypus from a tree, strip down, hose down, soap up and hose off - man it feels great and I dont stink myself outta my tent :) !!!!!!
Okay done my ramble, safe hiking everyone!
- Wrongway_08 ------- AKA - Rick
Lost_Soul
07-17-2008, 18:58
hmmmm a post right after mine. LOL (I had to)
When do you think you're gonna get your arse back to MD ??
sasquatch2014
07-17-2008, 22:39
Hey make sure to tell Ron I said hello. You should check out my pic that he took of me last fall when I rolled through there.
turtle_tami
07-18-2008, 13:29
WE HAVE A SNAKE AT THE MAILBOX A BIG BLACK SNAKE!!! It Really is BIG its not just me 4-5' AND FAT!! Scared the MUNCHIES outta me today!!! I like the Skunks More !!!!
No More 0 days i got a SNAKE for you to catch!!! :eek:
Good for you, keep up the good work! More than 2/3rds of the way there.
Lost_Soul
07-19-2008, 16:41
Gonna mail a 'small' box to NH prolly monday.... unless you let me know of a closer spot to mail to. (want to make sure you get it). It has a couple of Washington Post™ articles about the trail I thought you'd like. Plus a couple of other things. I forgot the POs close early today, well, ok... I was lazy and didn't get my arse out in time. Still.... (yea, should be better)
See ya in Sept bud
Chaco Taco
07-19-2008, 16:45
Wrongway, whats up man? Been following you in the registers. Was hoping to see you out here but looking like you are way ahead at this point. How has your pack held up. I had to replace mine but Golite gave me a replacement for free.
How is hiking with the dog going?
Hope you are having as much fine as i am.
wrongway_08
07-22-2008, 13:58
everything is ggod, the dog is sitting at home, relaxing with Hudson (my other dog).
Sitting in a hotel in Vermont, about 10 miles past the border. Rained a lot yesterday, so everything is wet.
I am using the ULA Circuit now, the Go-lite Jam 2 held up fine and I will be ising it for 2-3 day trips, but decided to get something a little bigger for this hike so everything wasnt packed so tight.
Well 580 miles or so to go, sucks... the end is near.....going to take as long as I possibly can...... dont want the trip to end!
Thinking of buying a enduro motorcycle at one of the dealerships in Maine to drive back home with.... kind of a "treat" for completing this trail!
Big thanks to Tinker for heading to the trail and taking us out for lunch, it was nice to catch up with you!! Thanks, the food was great and the company better!
Sasquatch, I have a few painted toenail photos with some outlooks in the background for the kid! Thanks again for the hook-ups and helping out Love Boat with his travels.
Hope everyone is doing great and finding time to hike... catch ya later,
- Wrongway_08
AKA, Rick
I thought Loveboat was kidding about the painted toenails when I dropped him back on the trail this morning (West Cornwall, CT). Sounds like you got way ahead of him - go slower and maybe he will catch you.
everything is ggod, the dog is sitting at home, relaxing with Hudson (my other dog).
Sitting in a hotel in Vermont, about 10 miles past the border. Rained a lot yesterday, so everything is wet.
I am using the ULA Circuit now, the Go-lite Jam 2 held up fine and I will be ising it for 2-3 day trips, but decided to get something a little bigger for this hike so everything wasnt packed so tight.
Well 580 miles or so to go, sucks... the end is near.....going to take as long as I possibly can...... dont want the trip to end!
Thinking of buying a enduro motorcycle at one of the dealerships in Maine to drive back home with.... kind of a "treat" for completing this trail!
Big thanks to Tinker for heading to the trail and taking us out for lunch, it was nice to catch up with you!! Thanks, the food was great and the company better!
Sasquatch, I have a few painted toenail photos with some outlooks in the background for the kid! Thanks again for the hook-ups and helping out Love Boat with his travels.
Hope everyone is doing great and finding time to hike... catch ya later,
- Wrongway_08
AKA, Rick
The pleasure was all mine. Nice to see you again and to meet Peanut.
When will you be at the Inn At Long Trail? I'm looking for another excuse to visit the trail sections I've done previously.
If you can meet me on the weekend of Aug. 2-3, I think I can get away again :D.
Lost_Soul
07-24-2008, 07:44
Wrongway... tell Paco, Precious, Taco, and Tim I hope they do well on the trail, too. And don't get stared at too much by the fellow hikers. LOL
turtle_tami
07-26-2008, 10:44
wrongway aka Rick is sitting in Vermont right now, he got to town yesterday, he resupplyed got everything he needed, he had me laughing, he had to walk all over town to find somewhere to get a coke nobody sold coke or pepsi it was funny finally he found a rite aid he was soooo happy!!
he is doing good they did a 20 mile day 2 days ago and yesterday they did a 10 mile day, today im not sure if there doing a zero or if there going to keep truck'n we didnt talk about that i will let ya know soon as i find out.
turtle_tami
07-27-2008, 16:18
wrongway aka rick did about 12 miles yesterday, i will let ya know more details on his days lata.
turtle_tami
07-28-2008, 10:18
had a kinda late start yesterday wasnt feeling the best threwout the night/am when he got up he was feeling alot beter he got 16 more miles done!! sweet!!
wrongway_08
07-30-2008, 13:57
Sitting in Rutland, Vermont now. Stay'n at the 12 tribes place. Some call it a cult place but the people are really cool and its an awesome place to stay. The food is really good and hospitality is 2nd to none.
- There is a great sandwich shop around the corner, great price and awesome food!
- Doing a zero today and then heading out in the am on Thursday.
- Hopefully meeting Tinker on Saturday in Hanover.
- Checked out the 2009 Kawasaki 250 Enduro bike at a motorcycle dealership down the road. Looks like that or the Yamaha 400 Enduro, not sure, have 480 more miles to decide on which one to get. The 250 seems more set up for jumping the big jumps and hard offroad riding but the 400 is a little more $$$ price smart over-all. Both have good power to keep up with traffic and to go airborn when its time to hit the dirt.
- Not sure what else to do today, there is a ink shop across the street - maybe a little piece of artwork before leaving Thursday? We'll see....
- Happy hiking, be safe, take care.......
- Wrongway/Rick
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paradoxb3
08-03-2008, 21:42
wishing i was out there this year
take care buddy, good to hear you're still doin well
-many many miles behind u, Caveman
wrongway_08
08-04-2008, 00:25
made it to Hanover New Hampshire!
Almost cought a Porky-Pine the other day but he was running a little too fast, also I was making a video of him and try'n to find a stick to slow him down with. Next time I'll get him!
I think there is a downhill mountain bike park coming up soon! Hope to find it and ride some.
jersey joe
08-04-2008, 08:42
congrats on making it to Hanover wrongway...enjoy the NORTH!!!
Lost_Soul
08-05-2008, 13:01
Glad you got to Hanover. Autumn (Bike SPO) said you're 'amazing' and that it's 'awesome' what you're doing.
Things around here have been interesting. Getting the a/c fixed, finally. knocked down an extra couple more trees. Got the extra mtn bike. Helped alert the feds to a possible pedophile. and am now friends with the special agent, who might join in on the Sept trip (though, his wife probably can't make it). Picked up another over-sized rocking recliner. And am in the process of taking apart a 24' pool for here for next year. (I love the trading site... free pool!!)
And, have to ask... what's your favorite and worse parts of the trip so far ?
Dak.
wrongway_08
08-08-2008, 17:38
In Glencliff now.
Worse part, rain/sleet while night hiking
Best part - everything else!
Sorry so short, got people waiting to use the computer.
Catch you later!
sasquatch2014
08-08-2008, 21:55
Way to go kkep up the progress that way you can zero at Whitehouse Landing in ME 1lb burgers.....mmmmmm
sofaking
08-09-2008, 00:33
wrongway likes hiking at night...in the nude. he scared a few moose the other night, stumbling around in a thunderstorm and yelling something about 'the gold coin is mine! i spotted the swamp donkey!'- we barred the door at the firewardens cabin and huddled in the corner until he left...it was a truly eerie experience...but other than that one strange event, i think he's a swell guy.
sasquatch2014
08-09-2008, 08:32
wrongway likes hiking at night...in the nude. he scared a few moose the other night, stumbling around in a thunderstorm and yelling something about 'the gold coin is mine! i spotted the swamp donkey!'- we barred the door at the firewardens cabin and huddled in the corner until he left...it was a truly eerie experience...but other than that one strange event, i think he's a swell guy.
When you see him next remind him that the Dr. said if he quits taking all his meds at once people may start to keep their distance and think he is a bit strange. Also remind him that the live stock molestation laws are harsher in New England than they are along other parts of the trail. You know the last time with that sheep when we asked what he thought he was doing he said "Mutton"
Lost_Soul
08-09-2008, 19:47
In Glencliff now.
Worse part, rain/sleet while night hiking
Best part - everything else!
Sorry so short, got people waiting to use the computer.
Catch you later!
yea yea... definitely a cop out of an answer.... (hmmmm.... LOL) THAT does explain alot :D
Got your LAST box ready to send to Caratunk. (would have sent it today, but, slept in and it felt GREAT) I hope everything in it will be exactly what you need for your trip home. I definitely put alot of thought into it. (since you don't like saying what you want <eg>) Don't be too mad at me for it. <mwahaha>
Dak.
Oh... and your last clue...... Post-It's™ were used in the design. and I think I settled on the color blue... though, I know black works for you, too. And, if I were doing it for me I'd probably use a green. :cool:
<neyner>
Lost_Soul
08-09-2008, 19:51
:^p~.......
Lost_Soul
08-12-2008, 13:15
Hey Rick,
Well.. I just sent the LAST box out today. I seriously cannot believe how much this one cost to send. (or the weight) <evil laugh> Um.. there is NO food in it at all. Figured it'd be good for the trip back. Hope it's fitting. You ARE still getting that bike, right ? ::whistling innocently:: Hope you have fun. Talk to you when you get back. (well... maybe, unless you are too mad at me)
Dak.
wrongway_08
08-21-2008, 21:09
Wrongway is to the New Hampshire ~ Maine border~line!!! :D
Less Then 300 miles left!!! :D:D:D
wrongway_08
08-24-2008, 14:33
Sitting in ME now at a hostel in Andover! everything is good, fun miles these last 60 or so, climbing through the notch was fun, the hill after it - not so fun :) !
Going to eat a lotta stuff, then sleep, then eat lots more stuff, then hike!
Getting close!
Take care, hike safe.
sasquatch2014
08-24-2008, 19:51
Hey glad to hear its all going well. If I can I am going to try to post a pic of the new pup on here so keep an eye out for it next time you log on. I have targeted the 19th for a start of SNP. Been hitting the trails here to get ready.
wrongway_08
08-28-2008, 12:15
In Rangley now, had steak for dinner! Going to have steak again tonight! All is well and the trail is great - no rain for a while, been nice :) !
Lost_Soul
08-29-2008, 18:37
Sad to think it will be done with soon... I know it's been one *heck* of an adventure for you. Post more when you can to keep us *virgins* in the loop. See you when you get back bud.
Oh, I'm kind of looking at another Jeep or maybe even a truck. Have wanted one for a couple of years (truck, that is). Will have to debate it out with myself on if I can afford or not. grrrrr
Lost_Soul
08-30-2008, 19:32
So much for a new Jeep. (at least from Annapolis). Went by there today 'cause the passenger seatbelt won't retract. I'm within mileage (it's nice living 5 miles to work), but, about half a year out of the time (3 yrs). You know they didn't even want to try to help ? The guy I bought 2 (!!!) Jeeps from simply said, "nope". I simply walked out. I did let them know I was in the market for another vehicle after that. But, would NOT be back there. (and you call me an idiot) LOL I want a second of some sort. Am ordering blue belts for Raven. If I have to get new ones they might as well go with the rest of the interior.
see ya soon,
Dak
<punch>
wrongway_08
08-31-2008, 13:10
Sitting in Stratton now, small town. Got in yesterday.
Will be doing 15 on Monday to get over the last big mountain, other then big K, then start pushing out some 20 and 25 milers.
Should have 2 more zeros before the end.
Have fun, happy hiking.
Lost_Soul
08-31-2008, 23:40
Have you hit Caratunk yet ?
wrongway_08
09-01-2008, 11:05
Leaving town now, will be in Caratunk in 2 days.
Don't underestimate the Barren-Chairback range or Whitecap. They'll kick your but if you underestimate them.
You can celebrate no more mountains after Whitecap.
Take care,
Kirby
Lost_Soul
09-02-2008, 13:12
Sweet. Hope it's exactly what you want. (I know you now never know what to expect) :^p Um... fools hike in Sept ? You going ?
sasquatch2014
09-02-2008, 13:33
You still shooting for the same summit date that you were talking about when you were at my place? When you get a chance drop me a line and let me know what your plans are and if you want to swing in on your way home for a rest. Counting the days until the Sept trip.
turtle_tami
09-02-2008, 14:28
He and the others with him are trying to get out when they get out now, No, no set dates anymore, If they get out on that certin day thats great if not its okay, and if they get out faster then kick butt!! There happy any of those ways* he along with all the others went in to enjoy the hike with no rush, set date, or end time planned, Hes thinking it will be around the 15th.
been gone 6 mths guys! wow!!!!
And :D Thanks Survivor Dave* Yep Hes Making it! Gonna be Nice to have him home again!! We're ready!!! :) Thanks for all you All have done for Us!!!
You still shooting for the same summit date that you were talking about when you were at my place? When you get a chance drop me a line and let me know what your plans are and if you want to swing in on your way home for a rest. Counting the days until the Sept trip.
Lost_Soul
09-02-2008, 21:26
It kind of works out either way for me, too. Have friends in either the Carolinas or Deleware that want to get together then as well. (figures... nothing happens 'til I have "plans")
Anyway, Never feel forced to a certain time, or that things have to be done a certain way. :^X It's no fun when you do that. But, from what you said before you left I know you understand that and don't need me telling you. (but, I have to anyway) :^p~
Take care my friend. See ya soon enough.
wrongway_08
09-04-2008, 18:44
Well, we are all sitting in Monson! Going to zero Friday, then head out into the wilds!
Been a great trip, met lots of cool hikers. Sucks that the end is near, only a few days, 5 or 6, left :( !
Going to miss the: friends/trail/hostels/towns/dayhikers/food/animals (snakes!)/fires every night/sounds of birds,frogs,other things that sing us to sleep every night and the knee,leg,shoulder,foot pain! :)
A big thanks to everyone that has lent a hand, help with transportation, places to stay, stayed a night out on the trail, sent cards, made phone calls/pms & emails, drive to the doctors, allowed us smelly arses to swim in the indoor pool, painted my toenails - voted best looking toes on the trail - :eek: :cool:, brought out food & drinks, stopped by to say hello, text a few kind words and everyone that - even if you thought it was crazy :D stupid - supported me thru-hiking!
This will be the last time I get to write untill the thru-hike is over, guessing untill I find my way back home.
I might jump back on before leaving Saturday morning, if no ones using the computer here.
Take care, happy hiking,
- Wrongway_08 - Rick
:D Thru-hiked March 1st 2008 till Sept. 12th(?)2008 :D
Fly By Mike
09-04-2008, 21:26
Hope you hang around for the Trails End Festival in Millinocket the weekend after you finish. Should be a great party.
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=31200&highlight=Trails+End+Festival
turtle_tami
09-09-2008, 13:23
:banana:banana:banana:banana From this morning before he started hiking there was Only about 50 Miles to go!!!!! :banana:banana:banana:banana
Autumnwind
09-09-2008, 15:52
Great to see Wrongway is about to finish this amazing hike. Sounds like he was around Jo-mary campground. I am sure you can't wait to get him back home to you and the pups. You have been awesomely supportive of him throughout this journey of his. Cheers to you. Wishing you and Wrongway much happiness.
turtle_tami
09-09-2008, 18:07
Im So Happy*** :D I Feel Like a kid at Christmas!!! I cant wait till he pulls up the driveway* :sun
Again thank you to everyone for all the help! You all have been a big
help*
Great to see Wrongway is about to finish this amazing hike. Sounds like he was around Jo-mary campground. I am sure you can't wait to get him back home to you and the pups. You have been awesomely supportive of him throughout this journey of his. Cheers to you. Wishing you and Wrongway much happiness.
Ron Haven
09-09-2008, 23:02
Well, we are all sitting in Monson! Going to zero Friday, then head out into the wilds!
Been a great trip, met lots of cool hikers. Sucks that the end is near, only a few days, 5 or 6, left :( !
Going to miss the: friends/trail/hostels/towns/dayhikers/food/animals (snakes!)/fires every night/sounds of birds,frogs,other things that sing us to sleep every night and the knee,leg,shoulder,foot pain! :)
A big thanks to everyone that has lent a hand, help with transportation, places to stay, stayed a night out on the trail, sent cards, made phone calls/pms & emails, drive to the doctors, allowed us smelly arses to swim in the indoor pool, painted my toenails - voted best looking toes on the trail - :eek: :cool:, brought out food & drinks, stopped by to say hello, text a few kind words and everyone that - even if you thought it was crazy :D stupid - supported me thru-hiking!
This will be the last time I get to write untill the thru-hike is over, guessing untill I find my way back home.
I might jump back on before leaving Saturday morning, if no ones using the computer here.
Take care, happy hiking,
- Wrongway_08 - Rick
:D Thru-hiked March 1st 2008 till Sept. 12th(?)2008 :DRick,glad to have met you and congradulations.Hope you the best in life and if you ever pass through Franklin,please stop by and say hello.You have done great.I knew you were doing good when I last saw you in Damascus,Ron & Family
mtnkngxt
09-10-2008, 12:25
Congrats on the big finish. I wish ya'll the best.
Don't underestimate the Barren-Chairback range or Whitecap. They'll kick your but if you underestimate them.
You can celebrate no more mountains after Whitecap.
Take care,
Kirby
Unhow. The Barren Chairback Range kicked my butt, totally frustrating. Is it that hard? No. Was I expecting it to be easy? Yeah, that was the problemo.
ANyway, congrats to Wrongway, you done good man!
turtle_tami
09-10-2008, 15:59
:D :banana We have less then 30 miles left guys!!! :banana:D
:D He will be home shortly to Post himself how kool is that!! :D
*Wrongway -- Thru-hiked March 1st 2008 till Sept. 12th?*
Friday!! :)
Lost_Soul
09-10-2008, 19:06
Rick... um... like the box there's one more thing in the pipeline waiting to hit the real world. One last thing. You will get a FURTHER look into how I (we??) think. It's been great 'cause it's helped keep me focused. Everything around here is good. Happening as it should. (well, 'cept for the hike... can't go... family stuff... will let you know AFTER the Fools hike) Am soooo impressed by your getting this done.
Congrats man.
See you soon bud,
Dak.
turtle_tami
09-11-2008, 15:49
GREAT NEWS!!!!****
:) 2,174 MILES
:D :banana Wrongway is sitting at Katahdins summit now!!! 2:43pm!! :D :banana
:D :banana **Thru-hiked March 1st 2008 till Sept. 11th 2008** :D :banana
GREAT NEWS!!!!****
:) 2,174 MILES
:D :banana Wrongway is sitting at Katahdins summit now!!! 2:43pm!! :D :banana
:D :banana **Thru-hiked March 1st 2008 till Sept. 11th 2008** :D :banana
CONGRATS WRONGWAY!!! :banana :banana :banana :sun :sun :D
Awesome! :sun
now the hard part begins... leaving the trail
Autumnwind
09-11-2008, 16:00
I thought I could hear someone yelling up there. ha-ha. And I must say he could not have picked a more perfect day for a climb. Perfect views. He deserved it. Wonderful news............. Now for an awesome homecoming to you. Smiles:) Happiness for both of you.
turtle_tami
09-11-2008, 16:14
The trail was fun he loved it and all the things that went with it!
He had a great time* I'm so happy for him. :D
He loved every part of it :) The people, the food**, The hiking* The Veiws* Everything, Well aside from hiking the rainy days.
But Were both excited for him to come home ;) least for lil while.... i know doggiebag and the others will take him soon for another hiking trip :rolleyes: .
its time to come home for lil while :D *.. Cant forget his Family The trail was nice but im kinda nice too.. :D *Everyone is so excited!! :D
Autumnwind-
I thought I could hear someone yelling up there. ha-ha. And I must say he could not have picked a more perfect day for a climb. Perfect views. He deserved it. Wonderful news............. Now for an awesome homecoming to you. Smiles:) Happiness for both of you.
Re-
:banana Thank you!!! and I am sooo way excited!!!! :banana and yea you prolly did hear him haha
Awesome! :sun
now the hard part begins... leaving the trail
sasquatch2014
09-11-2008, 16:35
I asked him if he planned on taking a zero before he starts a Flip Flop. JK kind of. It will be tough he had such a great time he's going to miss it. We'll try to wean him slowly.
turtle_tami
09-11-2008, 16:44
Not using another box hes got enough pages to go threw..
9/13/08
:banana :D :D ***!!! HE WILL BE HOME SHORTLY SWEET !!!*** :D :D :banana
:D :) *TALK TO YOU ALL ON THE TRAIL :) IT WAS NICE TO MEET YOU ALL* :) :D
*~Tami~*
sofaking
09-11-2008, 16:59
way to go wrongway...see what happens when you rush things. i'm back in monson waiting for the feed...FEED!
mtnkngxt
09-11-2008, 20:59
Thats awesome another conclusion to a great hike.:sun
Wrongway:
It was a pleasure bumping into you from Springer to Erwin, and I am pleased you completed the deed.
Reality will not be easy, the real world will not understand(except for Tami). Don't take it personally, it's just the way it works. Reach out to people who hike, chances are they know someone in the area who has thru hiked. I've met two thru hikers in Portland since I returned.
Take care,
Kirby
sasquatch2014
09-13-2008, 16:36
I have seen it said that after taking that long out on the trail that sometimes people come back a bit "off". you know a few fries short of a full happy meal. I met you before the hike so if anyone has this concern I will be happy to tell them that you were like this all along. Remember that were all here because were not all there.:D
NorthStarMutant
09-13-2008, 19:15
remember those who you met and those who stood by you especialy those who stood by they are true could not do half the stuff i did without true friends ther glad you safe maybe now i stop geting odd mail wish my back would let me do the hole trail
wrongway_08
09-13-2008, 22:37
Its Tami
So true, I sent rick the mail sent he will get it shortly, He knows its there. -- Pending on the back pain i started doing yoga I feel so much beter i Feel Great* Mine hurt for a while too. Im hiking running camping playing tennis wanna bike but the peddles and chain are missing off my bike i tryed to fix it but... ricks gotta put them back on.. i hate being inside really now. theres a few things you can try for it that may help it get beter if its really bad may lil take time, i got some books, and links if ya wanna check them out.
remember those who you met and those who stood by you especialy those who stood by they are true could not do half the stuff i did without true friends ther glad you safe maybe now i stop geting odd mail wish my back would let me do the hole trail
My son and I were on our way down from the summit of Katahdin (after my 100 mi. wilderness trip) when we met Wrongway and Peanut just before going over what I consider the new "edge of the world" from the Table land down through what might be considered a vertical Mahoosuc Notch on the AT (Hunt Trail). By far it was the toughest single climb (even more as a descent) on the AT in New England. I now have completed the Trail through New England and Georgia. I still have a bit to do! :).
Peanut and Wrongway were so much fun to be with the few times I met them on the trail. They were like a true brother and sister, kidding with each other and being just a little cruel (in a nice sort of way). From what I've read, Rick went out of his way to help (and amuse) others numerous times on his trip.
Congrats to both Wrongway and Peanut.
T.
sofaking
09-15-2008, 10:49
they are both awesome people to hike with, even if they did have stupid 'schedules' to stick to...;)
Good luck with everything Wrongway! Lotus and I missed all your antics on the trail. If you ever find another pair of crutches somewhere make sure you have a video camera present. I still have faith that you can make that flip happen. Stay safe!
wrongway_08
09-15-2008, 21:54
Finally got home!
Was a great trip, thanks to all the awesome hikers out on the trail - it was great getting to know everyone!
From the:
- 4mph hikers - who I only got to meet once :)
- the town junkies - hey thats my group :D
- the ultra-lighters, who then carry a 5 pound guitar :confused:, thanks for the fire side music guys!!!!
- the bird hunter, yet another great use for Leki poles!! I wont name you but man that was some funny *****! Oh yea and the trout sandwich - bet next time you will gut/cut the head off before making that sandwich again :eek: !!! MMmm,MMMmmmm.......good!!!
- the group that built 6 foot fires, another one of my groups! It was like having 24 hour daylight!
- all the hikers who hauled 60 pound packs the whole way....my hats off to you, that wouldve killed me!
- all the thru-hikers I met, without all the great differences in hikers, the trip would not have been half as fun!!! :sun
*******Thanks to all the Whiteblazers here, you helped me out during the trip, finding places, dropping mail drops, sending cards, texting/calling, giving great information on spots along the trail, allowing me to stay at a few of your homes and driving me to town, stores and your homes! You all rock!!
Well the summit day was great, we pushed up a day early - due to a weather forcast and boy were we happy with that decision!!! clear skies, light breeze, sun, great view of the surrounding mountains, able to meet the first half of our group who pulled ahead so they could summit in the early am that day and as a bounus we got to see Tinker and his son on their way down :cool:.
The group ended up going to Gorham, where we ate breakfast, Uphill headed home on the bus, Peanut and I got a ride from a delivery guy (not going to mention names incase his boss happens to read this), he drove us on the rest of his route and then dropped us off at the Kawasaki dealership.
A few hours later I left with a KLX 250 to drive home on. While driving it around town to "break in" the engine, it rained - hard! the temp tag fell of, so I had to write a new one on a chunk of cardboard!! Sorry Sasquatch - the dealership didnt send me off with that crappy loking tag!
On the way home I dropped Sasquatch a line and crashed at his place.
Got to meet his new puppy, Hank, awesome puppy! Well mannered, he is going to make a great trail dog!! *****On a sadder note, his attack chicken is no longer at his house, it has been relocated to another house - so it now has other chickens to play with. ********* I hope Sasquatch didnt move it to a "safe house" due to my threat of stopping by and BBQ'n his attack chicken for a snack on the way home!!! :D
The rest of the drive was nice, funny thing, my bank decided that my 5 gas purchases of $4.00 during the ride home was enough cause to "red flag" my bank card and put a hold on it!!!......................... Never mind the last 6 months of weird hostel stays along the East coast, that wasnt good enough cause to "red flag" the card, it wasnt untill after spending all that money on hostels, food, gear and other strange crap that they decided the 5 times I spent $4.00 on gas going home was "red flag" material :confused: :) , its good they try to stop thieves - I just found it funny when they decided to finally stop my "thief" :D!
- Have a great night, will write more later!
wrongway_08
09-15-2008, 22:04
they are both awesome people to hike with, even if they did have stupid 'schedules' to stick to...;)
Thank you!
It was great getting to meet you and hike with you. Let me know when you arrive back in MD, I'll take you up on the off road motorcycle racing!!
Happy hiking!!!
wrongway_08
09-15-2008, 22:14
Good luck with everything Wrongway! Lotus and I missed all your antics on the trail. If you ever find another pair of crutches somewhere make sure you have a video camera present. I still have faith that you can make that flip happen. Stay safe!
It was a pleasure to meet the two of you and get to spend time knowing you. All the best in the future! I hope the hike was everything you hoped for and more.
Will be working on that flip, it'll happen - some day!!
sofaking
09-16-2008, 14:29
do you think i could find out where 'squatch moved his chicken? i think i know a way to get a chicken into my cook pot...
sasquatch2014
09-16-2008, 15:32
do you think i could find out where 'squatch moved his chicken? i think i know a way to get a chicken into my cook pot...
Now that you tipped your hand I have alerted the farm employees and with my oh so accurate skills as a sketch artist they will be on the look out for you. By the way i told them you were wanted for questioning in several bestiality cases up and down the east coast.
"Sir please step away from the sheep and put your hands where we can see them."
"What seems to be the problem officer?" asks Sofaking.
"What were you doing" demands the officer.
Sofaking responds sheepishly,:rolleyes:
............. Wait for it
.............. its worth the wait.
............. Really trust me its good.
................... Here it comes
........................... Drum roll please
Mutton Honey!, :eek:
Get it, Mutton, as in sheep.
Que the applause.:banana
Lost_Soul
09-16-2008, 19:10
rolling eyes
Lost_Soul
09-16-2008, 19:11
Baaaaad very baaaaaad
trailhiker2
09-16-2008, 21:21
Flightdeck... I wondered why your hip boots were torn from the inside out. This explains it. :)
Congrats Wrong Way, it was a pleasure meeting you.
Take care and keep in touch,
Kirby
trailhiker2
09-17-2008, 16:35
Flightdeck... HAPPY BIRTHDAY Big Guy !!!
Hope you are having a great day.
Lost_Soul
09-19-2008, 12:47
Hey Rick (Wrongway)
I was just wondering... Are you still "Out" on aol ? Or are you just doing the wifes stuff now ?
Survivor Dave
03-02-2009, 07:14
Remember this guy? Yep, a year and a day since he left Springer.
http://www.trailplace.com/photopost/data/515/medium/IMG_0256.JPG
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wrongway_08
03-02-2009, 07:21
Damn... 1 year ago.... those were the good 'ol days.... :)
wrongway_08
03-02-2009, 07:31
Had to put the ending photo also - 9-11-08
Just FYI, start weight: 175 - end weight 130 = 45 pounds lost.
Really shows in the 2 photos.
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q60/wrongway_02/IMG_0615.jpg?t=1235993383