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  1. March 1st, 2013 start date

    Greetings,

    I am Dreamer. I will be 60 years old next year. My wife, and dog Charlie & I will be heading out from Springer on March 1st. Can you believe it, this old fart started a Blog about our thru hike attempt.

    Check us out at: http://www.tntonthetrail.blogspot.com

    I would love to hear from you!

    See you down the trail...

    -Dreamer
  2. Body found near Laurel Falls, Hampton, TN

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    ?At the bottom of the Johnson city press people can say what they want but I found this interesting

    Mayor writes:

    July 6, 2012



    It is sad. However, there is no "strong current" or "hydraulic" at the bottom of Laurel Falls; especially at its current low level. It is highly unlikely that the body was pinned underneath the supposed shelf by the alleged strong current.
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  3. Never hike without some sort of tick repellent on your dog...ever.

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    Read if you want - if not that's ok...

    Canine Lyme Disease:
    Prevention, Diagnosis, Vaccination, and Treatment Issues

    By Christie Keith There are few areas in which my own thinking has undergone more change in the last few years than on the subject of tick borne diseases. I lost a dog to acute renal failure probably caused by a disease known as Lyme nephritis, and diagnosis of Lyme disease has become much more useful and sophisticated in the last couple of years as
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  4. 2013 Thru-Hike Registry

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    Ms Pietarts
    NOBO
    March 2,2013
    Solo hiker no approach trail
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  5. Getting to Sleep While Tenting - Any Suggestions?

    Quote Originally Posted by Wise Old Owl View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Del Q View Post
    Better life through chemicals...
    carry hooch (scotch, whiskey, tequila), tylenol PM works wonders, stay hydrated, we are at the top of the food chain, dont worry about critters or bears.
    I am concerned as you are advocating alcohol with Tylenol, because of reports that acetaminophen in quantity or long term use causes liver injury. I have often wondered when watching the movie "Fugitive" that they were portraying Acetaminophen. Later some information or rumor was spread
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