tarrant
08-28-2007, 19:51
I grew up in a county with a lot of AT running through it. When I was a kid, hikers were a common sight in town. Back then you couldn't miss them... huge brown boots with red laces... and heavy beards for the men.
My mother had a soft spot for them. I remember picking up a couple once... he fit the description above & his wife (?) was pregnant I think. We drove them to town and let them off at a store. In the summer when they were most common, mother often handed them simple food items.
Anyway, I saw this site by accident. Looking at the pictures and reading the posts bring back fond memories. I envy you, especially the thru-hikers.
Take care.
My mother had a soft spot for them. I remember picking up a couple once... he fit the description above & his wife (?) was pregnant I think. We drove them to town and let them off at a store. In the summer when they were most common, mother often handed them simple food items.
Anyway, I saw this site by accident. Looking at the pictures and reading the posts bring back fond memories. I envy you, especially the thru-hikers.
Take care.