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I have officially decided to start my thru-hike at the Approach Trail on Wednesday, March 30. I am anticipating a six month hike, but I am planning to "hike my own hike" and not rush myself. I am feeling completely motivated and confident that I can finish this thru-hike successfully.

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Do to the lack of responses, I have moved my journal to appalachiantrailjournals.com.

"Throw a loaf of bread and a pound of tea in an old sack and jump over the back fence." John Muir

It's Friday afternoon I wearily drove back across the Number Four and onto Cedar Key. It is nice to be home. I rolled down my window and breathed in the scent given off by the mixture retreating salt water and the muddy bottom of the bayou. My two days with Lefty have just about worn me out. We had what could best be described as a "magnificent time."
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I have a ZPacks Duplex on the way and that should help with some of the weight issues. I also just received a down quilt that is much lighter than my other bag. I have been breaking in my by mid boots and my trail runners and doing steps while the weather is bad. Organizing my mail drops too. I leave in early May so kind of a late start but must for work. Hope to see you all on the trail.
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Originally Posted by marisajane

2016 hikers! For no deep or meaningful reason, I'm wondering what sort of weird / significant / strange / superstitious /or slightly out there thing you're doing as you prepare for your thru, or will be doing on your thru. I know we're all obsessing over gear & weight & shakedowns & [insert your general anxiety] but this is not what i am asking!

It could be anything out of the ordinary! Do you have a ritual? Are your developing a ritual? Do you have a lucky charm? Or something

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