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    ------------------ I live in Bedford County, in...

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    I live in Bedford County, in which Matts Creek Shelter lies. Heard the original call go out to LE and rescue for the body recovery (and required investigation)!

    All was taken...
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    Dehydrated food

    Quick question: Dehydrated food, stored in vacuum sealed bags, should have a shelf life of __________ !! :-?
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    They told Columbus he was crazy also, and here we...

    They told Columbus he was crazy also, and here we are!
    Those that never fail, NEVER try!
    Go solo, as that 2nd person may turn into a boat anchor!
    Go for it, and enjoy it, whatever the result!
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    Forest Fire

    James River area in Virginia, close to the intersection of SR 130/501 at Snowden.

    Fire Fighters are having to cross the James River on the Bill Foot Memorial Bridge (AT) and hike South about a...
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    Take it from a 66 year old Fart, better get out...

    Take it from a 66 year old Fart, better get out there and enjoy the trails and mountains while your health and Body allow!!!!!!! Believe me, you can put it off, then suddenly its too...
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    With all the NSA crap going on, I avoid Facebook,...

    With all the NSA crap going on, I avoid Facebook, etc., like the plague
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    Thanks, hope to see you folks as well! WE have...

    Thanks, hope to see you folks as well! WE have both committed (wives told us to go for it) to backpacking the SNP, again, when the mean daily temp hits 50 - 60 deg.
  8. GREAT report and I very much enjoyed the pics! ...

    GREAT report and I very much enjoyed the pics! My buddy and I are hopefully going to "Thru-hike" the SNP as soon as the mean-daytime temps get around 50 - 60 deg. Happy Hiking all:)
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    Well, depending on temps, my "outdoor-buddy" and...

    Well, depending on temps, my "outdoor-buddy" and I may "Thru-hike" the SNP about the same time! He hates HOT weather and I cannot tolerate real-cold weather! So when the average day temps hit 50 -...
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    Rain........

    Here in Central VA (about 40-min from the AT) it seems to have rained 5 out of 7 days for the last 5 - 6 weeks! We have had more rain in the last 30-days than in all 2012. Cannot guess how the AT...
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    GREAT. This cracked me up ...................

    GREAT. This cracked me up ................ thanks for the uplift in Sprit
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    Enjoy the freedom we experience on trains...

    Enjoy the freedom we experience on trains "today"> HLS & TSA want to spread their wings and control trains as they now do Airports!! Know what that means: No this, no that, body searches, etc.,...
  13. Excellent Police work and great public...

    Excellent Police work and great public service!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    Convenience has always had a "higher-price"!!!!...

    Convenience has always had a "higher-price"!!!! Many folks would NEVER be able to section-hike, were it not for the "shuttle services"!!!!! Figure their time, gas (round-trip), wear & tear on...
  15. ABSOLUTELY, the train is THE way to go for...

    ABSOLUTELY, the train is THE way to go for hikers! FAR LESS S T R E S S................
  16. INDEED, words of...

    INDEED, words of Wisdom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    X2 ....... Inexcusable ... to leave a fire...

    X2 ....... Inexcusable ... to leave a fire smoldering .................. period!!!!!!
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    GREAT response!!!!!!

    GREAT response!!!!!!
  19. ------ Friend, as usual you are spot on!!! Buy...

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    Friend, as usual you are spot on!!! Buy the BEST tent you can afford in the beginning and it will serve you well for years to come (with proper care)! Hilleberg is by far one of the BEST...
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    http://www.minimus.biz/Justins-Natural-Classic-Pea...

    http://www.minimus.biz/Justins-Natural-Classic-Peanut-Butter-F06-0158504-1200.aspx peanut butter "packets" and hundreds of other foods in "packet" form! No minimum purchase! Really like this...
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    Great suggestion (bring a copy of your Rx) :)

    Great suggestion (bring a copy of your Rx) :)
  22. Thread: Poncho??

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    ---- Weight is a concern, but am not concerned...

    ---- Weight is a concern, but am not concerned about a poncho to be used as a shelter! One concern is keep my pack & contents dry to the extent possible! And THANKS, I am certainly seriously...
  23. Thread: Poncho??

    by Cherokee Bill
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    Poncho??

    Whats the best Poncho! I believe I would desire one that can keep my "pack-dry" as well? Thanks in advance :-?
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    Creek Water levels here, in Central VA, are HIGH...

    Creek Water levels here, in Central VA, are HIGH and creeks are rolling! Seems to have rained most every day for a month and they are calling for showers for the next 5 - 6 days. If you can put...
  25. X2, great combination!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    X2, great combination!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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