Lugnut, I like and respect you, but once again, you're talking about something you evidently know less than NOTHING about, and in the process of maligned one of the finest people on the Trail.
This latest trouble has EVERYTHING to do with John Shores, who has been making Miss Janet's life a living hell for years. He is absolutely instrumental in this latest campaign against Miss Janet, and has now enlisted various town officials in his latest efforts.
I urge EVERYONE who is interested in this to contact Janet (either call 423-743-1932, or write her at
[email protected]); she needs our support and help with this latest nonsense. I also urge everyone who knows Janet , who has stayed with her, met her, or otherwise benefitted from her kindness to get involved with this, and DO IT NOW. She needs our support, and may well need letters that she or her lawyers can use in her defense. I also urge folks, after they've had the chance to talk to Janet and get truly informed on this situation to also contact John Shores and let him know how disgusted you are with his continual and unending efforts to harass and trouble this wonderful woman. In particular, let Mr. Shores know that you have friends or family members who will be hiking next year, and let him know that you have EVERY intention of contacting these folks, and helping them decide which trail businesses they ought to patronize and support, and which ones they should avoid like the plague. This is the ONLY way that Mr. Shores will realize that actions have consequences, and it's the only way that this miserable excuse for a man will ever clean up his act and start comporting his business affairs in a reputable, decent, upright Christian fashion.
In short:
1. Our friend Miss Janet is in real trouble, and it absolutely is the fault of the utterly contemptible Mr. Shores.
2. She needs our help NOW; please contact her, and get the facts on this matter, and please refrain from spouting off nonsense on the Internet or elsewhere until you DO get the facts. Ill-informed comments and judgments do not help the situation in the slightest.
3. Please get involved----ask Janet how you can help., and please consider contacting Mr. Shores to let him know how strongly you feel about this.
4. Thank you in advance for anything you guys might do.....and spread the word, to AT-L, Trailjournals, or anywhere else. Please feel free to send these comments to ANYONE you wish; also, anyone who has further questions about this can contact me; I'll be here in Harper's Ferry for several days before heading North.
Jack Tarlin
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