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In less than 24 hours, I will be sitting waiting for my ride to GA. Get to Amicalola Fri, start Sat morning.
WAHOO!!!
Dee/healthymom

Hey Mt Squid!
Thanks for your work on this. I didn't get to leave on the 16th. Don't ask, it's in the past now.
The good news is that I'll be arriving at AFSP on the 25th & leaving Springer on the...

My absolute, hand-down favorite is the D loop at the Citrus tract of the Withlacoochee State Forest. 14 miles if you park off one of the fire roads and do it as a loop. Some nice elevation changes....

Anyone from west central FL going up to start the AT around the 3rd or 4th week of next month? I'm flexible as to timing.
Please PM me.
Dee
healthymom

Thanks Karl!
I'm a huge ZZTop fan!

I thought I put in my info early on, but since it's not in the spreadsheet, here goes again--
Trail name: several possibilities, am open at this moment
NOBO

Est start date: Mar 16 or after,...

14 miles tomorrow-- D Loop at Citrus
7-10 on Fri--Flatwoods
7 on Sat--Alafia w/ Heartland FTA

I get the hikes from 2 chapters of FTA and the Sierra Club. Check my schedule against the available...

Hey Pete!
Where in Fl are you? There are 2-4 of us in West Central Fl doing thrus next year.
For training, I suggest the 'D' loop of Citrus and the Suwanee from Live Oak to White Springs.
Dee...

I have a double wall solo tent. When I set up, I attach the rainfly at bottom and on side opposite opening. Leave it lying on the ground beside tent. Enjoy bug-free view of stars. If it starts...

Leftover ingredients from Christmas Cookie Baking (27 batches in 12 hours):
walnuts
pecans
hazelnuts
cashews
almonds
macadamias
dried cherries
figs
raisins

Pagan chants and songs. Really loud and often off-key. But only when no one can hear.
Dee
healthymom

Hi Sherry/Turtle Feet
Thanks for the reminder on the dentist. I see mine every 3 months d/t having a whole host of problems in my mouth. I had 27 surgeries between Oct '07 and Nov '08.
The DH is...

I just signed back on to this thread. I'm figuring about 8-10 days for GA. About 4 weeks for TN/NC.
So, about this time next year I will be waking up in VA.:banana
Dee
healthymom

Are you my twin? I've been married 25 years. My husband never had a checking account before he married me and I put him on mine. I just 20 min ago had a conversation with him about teaching him to do...

just majorly OCD. Also, no sense of humor. Way too damned serious way too much of the time.
Dee
healthymom

When LD hiking, I make it a point to pick up at least 10 pieces of litter everyday. Depending on how close I am to a place I know I can dump the trash, I may pick up more. On day hikes, I carry a...

It has been a VERY wet winter here. I'm not sure of the current conditions, but I know that 2 work parties at Myakka have been cancelled due to wet trail conditions. Check with the Trail Master, Bill...

Someone here recommended these boots to me. (Was it you?) When I found them online, the site had them listed at 21 oz for 1/2 pr (1 boot?) Is this right? That seems awfully heavy. Am I wrong?
I'm...

This is also a hike I enjoy immensely.
I've done the entire outer perimeter in 3 days with my son. I did D loop of couple of weeks ago in the rain by myself. It wasn't a dry hike then. ;)
Since I...

I will be hiking alone. My husband is petrified. I've mentioned several times on this forum that he is NOT an outdoors person.
I will be carrying a SPOT and a cell phone and charger and extra...

Apparently, you have to write something here.

Thanks for the tip, Lockjaww. I can't wear really women's shoes. My current boots are a men's 12. (maybe I should be healthyfeet instead of healthymom):D
If I want to wear heels, I have to shop at...

My only itinerary is that I will be leaving when the weather seems right. You can bet I will be checking the 10 day forecast for Amacalola (sp?) every day as soon as my last Feb baby is born.
I...

I woke up this morning laughing. I realized that 1 year from today I will wake up in a tent (or shelter) somewhere in north Ga, living the dream I've been thinking about and planning for since high...

Thank you for all your responses.
No one has addressed waterproofing. Is there a necessity? If so, what do I use and where do I get it?
Thanks,
Dee
healthymom