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Prick line number 2... keep 'em coming.

I've said as above, the ideas of being a "stay-at-home" dad aren't far off because my wife wants to try to start having a kid after her first year of grad. school. Narrows the timeframe, no? She will...

In my opinion, the people who defer their dreams are the ones you see at dead-end jobs, not able to make the leap they hold important in their heart and thus not able to make the ones everyone else...

I wouldn't know what it's like to be single-- I've been in the same relationship the last number of years of my life. So, when you tell me that I'm no longer as free as I once was, it really doesn't...

So helpful. The casual whiteblaze prick. Next in line, say your one-liner.

The "right" answer... what is a "right" answer when it comes down to it? I fully realize that any choice I take, I'm going to come out fine in the end, therefore there isn't a "right" or "wrong"...

You are a condescending piece of ****, in all honesty.

Telling me to unfurl my balls? be man enough to listen/read? Does that offer ANY advice? does it help any? Do you feel better from it? Is it...

Exactly, every poster said that I need a "rude awakening" and consecutively called me "immature." That's not what I want to hear but it's not exactly a polite way to give any help.

Great advice,...

So none of you had to deal with the feeling of nervousness of leaving home for an unsure thing like a thru-hike? Leaving a spouse for a period of time, having a difficult situation where you're torn...

When it comes to advice for the technical aspects of hiking, I'm sure this site is great.
For asking for help or advice when it comes to getting the courage to hike and dealing with life situations,...

That proves everything-- you're a nearsighted, bitter old fool.

It seems that any time I try to get help or guidance from people on whiteblaze, I get shot down by jerks who couldn't care less about the sentiments of other people. I'm sure I'm not the only one to...

Man, I never expected so many hateful responses simply from asking advice from people who may have gone through the same situation in life. I apologize if all that you guys want to do is berate me...

Perhaps I'm not explaining well enough if this all seems about me...

My moving to another state was purely because of her-- she could have moved out to live with me but she wanted to be closer to...

I have three choices right now… for background: I’m married, I moved away from home 2 years ago and have been living across the country since, I work at a retail store (have been there for two years)...

Hey guys,
Sorry to post again about a similar subject but I need some help.

Before I met my wife when I was 12, my biggest dream was to hike a long trail. College... a job later in life-- that...

Generally no more than 15 to 25 percent of your bodyweight. If you're hiking in the winter then I would say no more than 35 percent. I'm sure you'll trim down what you don't need pretty early but try...

Hey guys,
I'm curious to ask-- if someone is starting a southbound hike in late June to very early July, when can they expect to see snow in the south? I'm curious as to when the smokies and the...

All fit right into a 50L bag without a problem-- I'm not including food though, that might fill it up completely.

I have an 85 liter pack but it is heavy at 6 lbs. I don't know if this would be a huge hindrance to me for hiking-- that's the big reason I was wondering if I should downsize a good deal.

The...

For a thru-hike? Going light, no fluff other than a book. I'd like to know if, for most people, it would be too small.

I think it's important to say here, I don't have clinical depression. I am happy here at times and I'm not condemned to just following the flow. I've done things I've wanted and I know the things I...

I've read all of your responses and I appreciate them all-- no matter how soft or hard the advice is. :P

As far as selfish things go, how is the trail itself considered so selfish that it would be...

Hey guys,

I'm leaving for a southbound hike in June... at least I really want to. I know I'll be sad if I never do this because I'll have a lot of fun and just get things together for a while. It...

A book is definitely a necessity! If you count that as a comfort/luxury item, then that would be mine. Aside from my moleskin (if that counts, seeing as it weighs so little) I don't have much in way...