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Auntie Mame
11-14-2007, 22:13
So, I have been in the unenviable but common position of having the chance to hike the AT this spring, but not being able to clear the funds or the time. I have been wondering and strategizing about both those issues for months. The offer was/is to join up with my sister, starting from Springer and heading as far north as we could get.
Anyway, some kind of energetic critical mass must have been reached, because I have solved the funding problem and as of yesterday, began the formal request process for a 6 month leave.:banana
To my total relief and amazement, both the supervisor and the unit manager at work were encouraging. Although the team will be affected by a cut in productivity, they still gave me hope that something could work out. One even said, "Heck, you can get a job any old time: but getting to do the trail, that's a golden opportunity." My energy just lifted right up.
I woke up this morning seeing springtime Georgia woods among the late fall Maine woods around me. Tonight, I began to book the flight.
What a huge, huge privilege this is. :sun
I love to read Whiteblaze and am just so happy to be much, much closer to an early spring start. Love to all the fellow trail-smitten readers out there, Mame

1Pint
11-14-2007, 22:16
That's great news! :sun

T-Dubs
11-14-2007, 22:22
Great news, indeed. Keep us posted on all the planning and preparation.
Congratulations and good luck with everything to come.

Tom

cowboy nichols
11-14-2007, 22:45
Fantastic !!!!!

Frolicking Dinosaurs
11-14-2007, 22:56
::: Dino does cartwheels for Auntie Mame :::

Smile
11-15-2007, 00:48
Sweeeeeet! hope you hike is awesome! :)

warraghiyagey
11-15-2007, 01:30
You go Girl!!!!!!!:) :)

maxNcathy
11-15-2007, 09:32
What day are You starting?
I may see You on the Trail.
Keep your pack below 30 pounds unless you are stronger than I am..which is possible.
Take care and I am happy for You,
Sandalwood

Gray Blazer
11-15-2007, 09:50
Arter your bleak puberty in Buffalo, your thru-hike should be a breeze. :D

LIhikers
11-15-2007, 12:06
Hope to see you on the trail when my wife and I get out for a section hike next year. That sure is great news, now enjoy!

Marta
11-15-2007, 13:42
Excellent news! Good luck!

Jan LiteShoe
11-15-2007, 17:27
"A subtle shift to YESSSSS!"

Beautifully put.
The fun begins.

Kirby
11-15-2007, 19:38
:banana:banana:welcome:banana:banana