I'm already in here somewhere but I'll post again with the latest update.
Trail name: Thumper (my feet named me this after running them into every avoidable root and rock on the trail)
NOBO (again, this is my 2nd and possibly final attempt at a thru) (I'm very lucky to be able to have a 2nd chance!)
Start date: April 11th. (Camping out the 10th with my family at the Amacolola Falls)
Approach Trail: Yes (but not those dreaded stairs this time! Did it 3 times, so the other trail will be new to me to the top of the falls)
I cannot wait and I'm just as excited (if not more) this time around! Using what I learned the 1st trip ( MUCH lighter pack, eating "better", etc..., but that's another thread).