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Got back from a section yesterday and wanted to report there are still a few SOBO's in N.VA had dinner tuesday at Dick's Dome with SOBO Headstrong (start date 31 Sept) in from Bear's Den. He reported at least 3 hikers behind him, and shelter logs showed a few had passed through Thanksgiving weekend. Good Luck SOB's Keep Walking.
Shutterbug
12-03-2009, 12:52
Got back from a section yesterday and wanted to report there are still a few SOBO's in N.VA had dinner tuesday at Dick's Dome with SOBO Headstrong (start date 31 Sept) in from Bear's Den. He reported at least 3 hikers behind him, and shelter logs showed a few had passed through Thanksgiving weekend. Good Luck SOB's Keep Walking.
Has anyone seen a SOBO named "BeeKeeper?" He started in August. I met him in the 100 Mile Wilderness.
Wow, the forecast in Charlotte, NC this Saturday is a rain/snow mix. Imagine the mountains and foothills will get clobbered.
Here's wishing them good luck!
Saffirre8
12-03-2009, 13:08
My friends are actually in N.Va right now. They just got into Front Royal this past Saturday and my other friend is meeting them in Buena Vista, VA to resupply them.
mountain squid
12-03-2009, 13:09
Good Luck SOB's Keep Walking.
:-?no need for name calling (I'm sure that was a typo...DOH!)
They are still coming through down here as well and I am sure they are all cold http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-gen125.gif.
See you on the trail,
mt squid
kolokolo
12-03-2009, 22:50
There were 5 SOBOs at the ATC headquarters in Harpers Ferry this past Sunday.
Probably some of the same folks mentioned above.
Good luck to all of them!
Spirit Walker
12-04-2009, 01:20
We met a Canadian southbounder just south of HF a couple of days ago. Very nice guy. He had hiked the IAT starting in June and doesn't plan to finish the AT until March. They are forecasting the first real snow in the mountains this weekend. Nothing huge, but definitely cold.
My Mistake both SOB's ( meant SOBO's) and Headstrong started 31 Aug. The canadian a male from Qeubec? Headstrong said GIGI from PA was hiking with 2 otheres one a male from QUE. Regardless keep going crazy mother ****ers
The Rabbit
12-04-2009, 03:54
Good luck to Mis-step, Java, Hunter S, Joe, Chunky, Tutu, Annie, Trevor and Blue, TNT....and the rest of the Sobo crew trying to make springer mountain before DEC 25. Ride The Wave- Rabbit.
There is a thru here by the name of Obie..
harryfred
12-04-2009, 08:57
My Mistake both SOB's ( meant SOBO's) and Headstrong started 31 Aug. The canadian a male from Qeubec? Headstrong said GIGI from PA was hiking with 2 otheres one a male from QUE. Regardless keep going crazy mother ****ers
GIGI and Bugcatcher are hiking with LETITBE and Delta they spent the night at Ed Garvey shelter on the 28 Nov. They were talking about staying at Harper's Ferry the 29th to get her picture taken at the ATC office LETITBE said he was just hiking a section but seem to suggest he might continue all the way to Springer.
OvertheEdge
Ron Haven
12-04-2009, 09:47
If they are any of the south bounders in the Franklin area as of Dec 11,12,& 13th call Budget Inn and we will give you a shuttle in to the hiker Christmas Party.
ShelterLeopard
12-04-2009, 09:50
Anyone seen Thirst? Male SoBo. He started in late August, and was coming out of Delaware Water Gap 2-3 weeks ago.
gcobb1990
12-17-2009, 01:24
yeah I've seen thirst :) i came home for an extended break to get some warmer gear for christmas. it got freakin cold. spaz was a day ahead of me when i peeled off. G.G. is in the smokies with let it be. headstrong was a few days ahead of me. i can't emphasize it enough- that first snow was no joke- it was six inches and it stuck around- turned to ice. and the temp dropped to seven my last night out. i'll probably head back out to the shenandoahs to continue right after christmas.
ShelterLeopard
12-17-2009, 11:28
Good luck!
Mountain_Views_001
12-17-2009, 15:13
Any one sceen Zeus? How about Lefty and Homefry?
gcobb1990
12-17-2009, 16:59
i haven't met them, seen them in registers, or heard of them
mac attack
12-19-2009, 12:28
sad to say zeus decided to call it a day and went back home, but was in rather super spirits about it!
annie
Trailbender
12-19-2009, 19:57
Lefty sent me an email saying he was getting off at Franklin. Said his knees kept bothering him.
I like the sound of SOBO. No dictated end date. Winter hiking isn't bad if you're ready for it, especially if you have a small group to share it with.
Chaco Taco
12-21-2009, 10:35
Lots of em got stranded down here during the snow storm.
The Solemates
12-21-2009, 11:35
Lots of em got stranded down here during the snow storm.
stranded?! this is the best time to be hiking!
Has anyone seen Chewbacca and Coast to Coast? They started late; I met them in Gorham, NH early in September.