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Macallister Vagabond
10-28-2008, 09:26
Hello and Good Morning fellow White Blazers!
I have been lurking for a while now and sopping up boatloads of information. You all are incredible and the thoughts and words that you convey on the pages of this website are nothing short of brilliant.
So, yes, Hello. I'm Nate and I plan to thru-hike in 2010. I have plenty of time to prepare and break myself in on the trails of New England before I undertake the Big One.
Any concise words of encouragement? :sun
You can see a sliver of my adventures HERE. (picasaweb.google.com/nlanier)
Cheers!:banana
Alligator
10-28-2008, 09:40
Go straight. If you see a double offset blaze, turn:).
warraghiyagey
10-28-2008, 09:46
Never pet a burning dog.
Two Speed
10-28-2008, 09:49
Unless you're having difficulty lighting your alcohol stove, in which case you should pet a burning dog.
Macallister Vagabond
10-28-2008, 09:50
Unless you're having difficulty lighting your alcohol stove, in which case you should pet a burning dog.
Well, obviously.;)
Macallister Vagabond
10-28-2008, 09:50
Go straight. If you see a double offset blaze, turn:).
This much I know. I have incredible Spidey Sense.
This much I know. I have incredible Spidey Sense.
Oooo...well then....your good to go! :D
Gray Blazer
10-28-2008, 10:55
Don't eat the yellow snow.
You'll be fine.
As the great WB philosopher says......."It's only walking."
Two Speed
10-28-2008, 10:58
Don't eat the yellow snow. . . Yes, but that does raise the question of what you don't eat if there isn't any snow around.
The deep moral and spiritual implications of that question has always bothered me during the summer. I'm not sure, but it could mean that summer hiking is immoral.
TJ aka Teej
10-28-2008, 11:29
Any concise words of encouragement?
Yup. Start with the downhill bits first and stay off the roofs of shelters.
:welcome to WhiteBlaze!
Blissful
10-28-2008, 14:22
The trail is 90% mental. Get through the mental stuff and you got it made in the shade.
OldStormcrow
10-28-2008, 14:53
Never pee into the wind......
warraghiyagey
10-28-2008, 16:21
So what brings you to "Ware" Mass. Get tired of the NYC thing?
Macallister Vagabond
10-28-2008, 16:59
So what brings you to "Ware" Mass. Get tired of the NYC thing?
huh?
Lone Wolf
10-28-2008, 17:01
huh?
he thinks you're kirk Mcquest
Footslogger
10-28-2008, 17:01
Go southbound ...it's all downhill :D
'Slogger
Macallister Vagabond
10-28-2008, 17:06
Go southbound ...it's all downhill :D
'Slogger
I suppose I could. I'm planning a winter excursion on Katahdin this year, and since it's all downhill I could easily carry full winter gear for 3/4 of the trip!
Any concise words of encouragement? :sun
Yeah, I'd recommend starting Jan 1st, beat the rush.
buff_jeff
10-28-2008, 18:55
Walk, and never forget that you aren't working...because it sucks when you get back to the real world.
Macallister Vagabond
10-28-2008, 18:55
Yeah, I'd recommend starting Jan 1st, beat the rush.
I actually plan on starting very, very early.
Bulldawg
10-28-2008, 21:14
I actually plan on starting very, very early.
I'd say the sooner the better!
Remember, loose lips sink ships that pass in the night while exchanging glances.
bigmac_in
10-28-2008, 21:40
Why wait? Start now.
johnnybgood
10-29-2008, 09:39
A bad day of hiking in the rain miles away from the next shelter is still better than being at work.
buff_jeff
10-29-2008, 09:48
A bad day of hiking in the rain miles away from the next shelter is still better than being at work.
Too true.
Gray Blazer
10-29-2008, 10:12
he thinks you're kirk Mcquest
AKA LongShanks
Lone Wolf
10-29-2008, 10:14
A bad day of hiking in the rain miles away from the next shelter is still better than being at work.
not if you enjoy your work. guess you don't
Macallister Vagabond
10-29-2008, 15:26
Why wait? Start now.
How often do people begin in the Winter months?
warraghiyagey
10-29-2008, 20:28
Every winter
NewEnglandMiles86
10-29-2008, 21:34
hey another new person from new england! i just joined this site recently as well great site!
bigmac_in
10-29-2008, 21:52
How often do people begin in the Winter months?
Warghy is right- there is always SOMEONE out there.
What's with the Facebook link? It only links to a search for Nathan Lanier, but no actual page.
NewEnglandMiles86
10-29-2008, 21:55
thats how facebook works you have to be his friend or in his network to see his whole profile
bigmac_in
10-30-2008, 06:54
thats how facebook works you have to be his friend or in his network to see his whole profile
I'm on facebook - I know how it works. It didn't even attempt to go to his page. It went to a search page.
Macallister Vagabond
10-30-2008, 07:09
I'm on facebook - I know how it works. It didn't even attempt to go to his page. It went to a search page.
I don't know. I tried to put a small badge to link to my page but it wouldn't work. This is the only way I know how to do it... Just trying to make some connections with fellow hikers. I'll try to change it.
And hey NewEnglandMiles... Do you do any winter stuff?
Annnd warraghiyage I am sure many do every winter I was just looking for a number or percentage..
Thanks:banana
NewEnglandMiles86
10-30-2008, 09:38
And hey NewEnglandMiles... Do you do any winter stuff?
besides excesive snowboarding? not yet but Ive always wanted to just never had the chance
Don't eat the yellow snow.
You'll be fine.
As the great WB philosopher says......."It's only walking."
http://www.funpic.hu/en.picview.php?id=34938&c=45&s=dd&p=1