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Just out of curiousity, what is the least amount of time any of you have quit your jobs (or whatever) and got on the Trail?? :-?
Footslogger
02-15-2008, 13:19
For me it was from March 1 to the end of December (2003). Guess that makes it 10 months.
'Slogger
girlnextdoor
02-15-2008, 13:26
I'm interested in where you're going with this Wak...
will we be seeing you down south on Springer any time soon ;)
Thoughtful Owl
02-15-2008, 13:28
I hadn't really quit me job, but was laid off for month back in 1990 and backpacked the whole time.
I'm interested in where you're going with this Wak...
will we be seeing you down south on Springer any time soon ;)
haha! No, Girl, you will not!! Was just curious what the fastest turn around time is for people is all!! Although I have been day-dreaming of yet another hike!! :eek:
tina.anderson
02-15-2008, 13:45
Two days. It was a job selling credit card machines and it was totally based on commission. Horrible job.
Two days. It was a job selling credit card machines and it was totally based on commission. Horrible job.
how long were you out on the trail for??
Spirit Walker
02-15-2008, 20:11
In 1992 I hadn't planned on quitting, but an incident with my boss made it clear that I could quit in March or quit sometime over the next six months, but sooner or later I was leaving. I decided to quit in March so I could be on the trail 3 weeks later. I had a busy time packing my apartment, putting everything in storage, buying gear and planning my food. Fortunately, it was second time on the trail, so I knew how easy it is to buy as you go and I already had maps and books from my previous hike. My hike lasted 5 1/2 months.
In 1992 I hadn't planned on quitting, but an incident with my boss made it clear that I could quit in March or quit sometime over the next six months, but sooner or later I was leaving. I decided to quit in March so I could be on the trail 3 weeks later. I had a busy time packing my apartment, putting everything in storage, buying gear and planning my food. Fortunately, it was second time on the trail, so I knew how easy it is to buy as you go and I already had maps and books from my previous hike. My hike lasted 5 1/2 months.
Very Cool!!! i was wondering if anyone had done it that quick between quitting and starting!!
Blue Jay
02-16-2008, 00:54
I hate to one up, but I hated a job, quit, and was on the trail in a week.
I stole the idea from my brother. I had started my stove once and almost set myself on fire at Springer. I had set up my tent once and never sealed the seams (you don't buy a car that comes without tires, what's up with that). I had to stay in shelters until Neels Gap, not a problem as it was February. I love to read about people planning their hikes for months, that's nice, but not needed. It's just walking.
stranger
02-16-2008, 01:40
In 2001 I walked into work and asked for a leave of absence to hike on the trail for 500 miles, they said no and I gave them my notice, hopped a bus two weeks later and started hiking about 16 days after I notified my then employer.
Welp, I'm putting in my 2 week notice come mid-March. Planning on having my last day at work on a Friday and starting on the approach on Saturday or Sunday.
I'll let you know how that works for me.