Loneoak
03-13-2010, 12:41
Just wanted to pass on what happened to me this morning.
I purchased a sleeping bag at a good price last week off of Craigslist. I couldn't believe the email I had when I got on-line today.
When arriving to pick the bag up, we met a really nice couple that used to hike and camp but have not done so in some time.
My son and I told them we hoped to do a Thru Hike in 2011 and were just now trying to put together some gear. ( We had nothing to speak of ).
If you read my other post, I have been asking a lot of newbie questions.
Well, I think the included email I received from them this morning, is proof that trail magic does exist on and off the trail :)
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Jim,
Lacey and I really enjoyed meeting you and your son the other day. Even though we haven’t gone packing in a long time you got us excited for you on your upcoming trips!! We have gone through our backpacking stuff and want you to put it to good use- on us!!! I’ve set it out on the front porch since it is raining this weekend. My daughter has a tennis tournament all weekend so it may be hard to catch up with us. Feel free to come by and pick it up anytime. There are two packs, one for you and one for your son. The extras are in my pack which is the blue one. I can’t find my stove??? But, if I do I’ll get it to you as well. The one side pocket zipper is off but can probably be fixed by a tailor. Both are fully adjustable so spend some time fitting them to each user.
The only requirement is to keep share your adventures; please remind me of that blog website so we can find you. Anything you don’t want or already have, pass along to someone else down the road.
Best of Luck,
Eric and Lacey
I purchased a sleeping bag at a good price last week off of Craigslist. I couldn't believe the email I had when I got on-line today.
When arriving to pick the bag up, we met a really nice couple that used to hike and camp but have not done so in some time.
My son and I told them we hoped to do a Thru Hike in 2011 and were just now trying to put together some gear. ( We had nothing to speak of ).
If you read my other post, I have been asking a lot of newbie questions.
Well, I think the included email I received from them this morning, is proof that trail magic does exist on and off the trail :)
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Jim,
Lacey and I really enjoyed meeting you and your son the other day. Even though we haven’t gone packing in a long time you got us excited for you on your upcoming trips!! We have gone through our backpacking stuff and want you to put it to good use- on us!!! I’ve set it out on the front porch since it is raining this weekend. My daughter has a tennis tournament all weekend so it may be hard to catch up with us. Feel free to come by and pick it up anytime. There are two packs, one for you and one for your son. The extras are in my pack which is the blue one. I can’t find my stove??? But, if I do I’ll get it to you as well. The one side pocket zipper is off but can probably be fixed by a tailor. Both are fully adjustable so spend some time fitting them to each user.
The only requirement is to keep share your adventures; please remind me of that blog website so we can find you. Anything you don’t want or already have, pass along to someone else down the road.
Best of Luck,
Eric and Lacey