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Trail Name: Sandy
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: March 10
Approach Trail: Yes
Any additional info that you want the world to know: will retire from USN after 30 years, underway Monday...

I am all about the 4 F's -- Form, Fit and Function (the other F is Fashion) when I was looking for a tent it was all about the first 3, and I was not looking at the colors. if the tent I wanted...

Weary, Doc Mike,
Thanks for both of your opinions. I have had the pain for 3-4 months, about 2-3 on a 1-10 scale, but at times it will stop me in my tracks.
I don’t like taking meds but will if...

Thanks WB’ers every time I have an issue there is some information already on the site.

A few months ago I thought I had broken my big toe, I went about 2 weeks before going to the doctor, I...

I wish I could be there with you. I have done some f-troop projects and was a section leader for Pine Log State Forest. I am sending this post from the Indian Ocean, (US Navy). I will be back and...

I ate Chinese food on the trail, I would suggest just eating it at the buffet, the trips back for refills are killer.:D

Congratz, If this were a vote, I'd say hike. I don't hit 30 yrs(Navy) until Jan 2014. section hikes are great, But I want no schedule, or time line. I may or may not hike the whole trail. but it...

I have made it in a small pot but the .9 L is a much better size (IMHO). I use a soda can stove, and have a pot cozzy,(anti gravity type) I start with 1 oz fuel, and almost 2 cups of water, bring...

The first fafafel I ever had was on a SWEAT Crew in the Smokies. now, I eat it every few weeks.
-I have taken it on the trail, the box with two packages works best. I use a .9l pot and pepsi...

Beth,
good idea with the modified pillow case.
in the past, a pillow has caused me trouble.

my fix was: if my crocks are dry I put them under my sleeping pad, I put opposite of how anyone...

the road walk going west from the Econifina creek on to hwy 20 has been reduced.
After 7-8 years of the trail going to a dead end in Pine Log State Forest, it has been cut through to hwy 20 apx 3.5...

Google maps has a very cool function, street view. While looking at Hot Springs NC I saw a hiker headed north out of Hot Springs NC ( just over the RR tracks)...

I worked a SWEAT crew in 07, it was great, there are 2-3, 8 day Rocky Top crews left this year. I wish I could go. check the ATC website,
Sandy B

I worked a week last year on a SWEAT crew in the GSMNP. It was great, (I have changed duty stations and was not able to attend this year) I would highly recommend to anyone, Get out and make a...

Waterbuffalo- I hung out there Back in Aug 05, Out in front of the shelter 20-30 ft, Just in the trees, One end I used a dogwood tree and the other, a small 4-6in dia tree. Not a bad place to...

hurry back from Vacation... I am looking forward to reading how the story ends.....
Thanks for sharing your journal with the rest of us, :)

Sandy B

A jack of hearts playing card with "R Better' written on the face,

With 500$ taped to the back :D:D:D Now I can order the 3 season Quilt set.

Pan, my order will be on its way!!!

Sandy B

If no MOS go RECON.... All the fun stuff

Sandy B

Brian- You will have to watch out about that 'TIME' thing..... I planned to hike the AT in 1988 but stayed in the Navy instead (for just one more tour) Now look what has happened, 23 years and I...

Billyboy- I hope you and all the class of 2013 keeps trail journals, This way I can read about your hikes, while I am planning my start in 2014. 2013 sounds better but I will still be working...

Sgt Rock, I enjoyed your post, Now if you wrote all of that today, then it must be way past your bed time,:)

Stay safe

SAndy B

I went with right, But years of sleeping in racks on us navy ships, where some racks sleep better getting out of the rack on the right side and others sleep better getting out on the left, has made...

For me some times it is not songs but old marching tunes, Picture a military band in your home town, marchine and playing a Susia (john phillips type)tune. Those are on replay in my head, as I...

Weary - I always enjoy your post. :D

Sandy B

Peer pressure must be a good thing, I sent the ALDHA a two year membership this morning, I had never given joining much thought. So, to all who said join both the ATC and the ALDHA, your words...