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Blissful
05-17-2011, 09:12
Just done yesterday. We go rain or shine, and this was definitely in the rain! Aired this AM. Even has Jack Tarlin's shirt in it. :)
http://www.nbc29.com/story/14659298/woman-hikes-2000-miles-twice
(http://www.nbc29.com/category/175568/video-landing-page?clipId=5857690&topVideoCatNo=82958&autoStart=true)
mad4scrapping
05-17-2011, 09:23
Awesome, Blissful!
inspirational. congrats, and thanks for posting.
Hey, lady! You're famous now ;).
Very nice! I shared it on my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/#!/Arkie.in.CT
That rain on the brim of your hat told volumes, thank you and congrats!
Virginia Trails
05-17-2011, 10:05
Just done yesterday. We go rain or shine, and this was definitely in the rain! Aired this AM. Even has Jack Tarlin's shirt in it. :)
http://www.nbc29.com/story/14659298/woman-hikes-2000-miles-twice
(http://www.nbc29.com/category/175568/video-landing-page?clipId=5857690&topVideoCatNo=82958&autoStart=true)
I live over on Massanutten, and saw your piece on NBC29 this morning! Was the footage shot near Bear's Den Mountain in SNP? Wherever it was shot... it looked really familiar to me! It was a great segment!
Doc Mike
05-17-2011, 10:45
good for you.
High Life
05-17-2011, 11:00
that was a good interview , good for you blissful ... !! (banana)
Blissful
05-17-2011, 11:38
Very nice! I shared it on my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/#!/Arkie.in.CT (https://www.facebook.com/#%21/Arkie.in.CT)
Thanks!....
Blissful
05-17-2011, 11:40
I live over on Massanutten, and saw your piece on NBC29 this morning! Was the footage shot near Bear's Den Mountain in SNP? Wherever it was shot... it looked really familiar to me! It was a great segment!
It was shot at Beagle Gap where the AT crosses through a bit of pastureland. We just got it done before the skies really opened too with a torrential downpour. Had to shoot the rest on the front porch of Rockfish Gap Outfitters.
congratulations! Looking forward to your book. :)
Very cool and congrats on not one but TWO thru's Blissful! You give me hope for my dreams!
Blissfull:
I being am another in close proximity to the Blue Ridge/SNP like yourself. I have followed your postings on WB for quite some time and have gained some insight from those writings.
Congradulations on completing the A/T NOBO and again SOBO...
I saw the broadcast on 29 this morning and now you are somewhat of a local media personality. Good Stuff!
I will be looking forward to reading your book when it comes out. When will it be released?
Blissful, very nice! I'll be in line for your book signing :)
Blissful
05-17-2011, 13:56
Blissfull:
I will be looking forward to reading your book when it comes out. When will it be released?
I actually wrote it chronicling my '07 NOBO hike with my son, but since this SOBO hike, it will need some more chapters added. Then it has to go through the standard publishing process which will take some time. Will let you know. :)
Many thanks
Pretty awesome segment! Congrats!
I saw it too! I particularly enjoyed the intro to the piece which went something like "Sounds crazy but..."
Congratulations on your achievement, and recognition. Looking forward to the book .
Virginia Trails
05-17-2011, 14:56
It was shot at Beagle Gap where the AT crosses through a bit of pastureland. We just got it done before the skies really opened too with a torrential downpour. Had to shoot the rest on the front porch of Rockfish Gap Outfitters.
OK... we usually park at Beagle Gap when we hike up Bear's Den. That grassy area is really distinctive compared to all the other places the AT crosses Skyline Drive in SNP. :-)
When your book comes out, you should do 'book talks' at Big Meadows and Skyland. We've seen Jeff Alt talk about his 'A Walk for Sunshine' book there. People always love to hear more about the trail.
You are a great ambassador for the trail and am sure you will inspire young men and women to get outdoors and hike.
-SEEKER-
05-17-2011, 14:58
:sunWay cool! Congrats. It's nice to put a live face with the person who has had so many helpful posts on here.
SouthMark
05-17-2011, 15:10
Thanks Blissful for posting. That was a very well done interview. Very nice indeed.
Delta-Dawn
05-17-2011, 15:35
Great segment! So happy for you. :)
Old Hiker
05-17-2011, 19:04
Very nice - kudos for the two trips! Helped me as well: I now know all I need in my pack is food, water and a tent! :sun
wvgrinder
05-17-2011, 19:27
Very nice. :sun
Blissful
05-17-2011, 19:39
Very nice - kudos for the two trips! Helped me as well: I now know all I need in my pack is food, water and a tent! :sun
Yeah if it wasn't raining so badly I would have shown them the contents of my pack. But as it was, everything was pretty wet while filming me walking (as I couldn't very well use a pack cover). So that's all they could see. Plus the pack kind of stunk... :D That's what 1900 miles does to it. And they were also on a time schedule.
Carl in FL
05-17-2011, 20:00
Congratulations thru and thru.
Best wishes for superior success with the book!
hikingshoes
05-17-2011, 20:24
Nice!! Two thru's is awesome Ms. Blissful!! hang in there and look forward to you book.HS
Congrats Blissful, well done on the interview, will look forward to your book.
Rain Man
05-18-2011, 11:00
Great interview! Congrats on it and the two thrus too! I liked how you said even in rain you get to see God's nature. So many only see rain as a bad thing, but it's what makes the springs flow, the flowers bloom, and the trees green. :D
I definitely will be looking forward to the book. If it's as upbeat as Blissful is, it'll be a fun, rewarding read.
Rain:sunMan
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I liked the madness mountains and miracles part. You'll have to keep us on update for that.
Awesome Blissful, what an accomplishment. You are blessed.
singing wind
05-18-2011, 23:58
Waayyy to go! Thanks for all the in-spiration and congrats!
max patch
05-19-2011, 09:18
Blissful, I just waved my magic wand and you are going on another thru next year!
Which way ya going?
LeeAllure
05-19-2011, 09:30
Congratulations, on hikes, book & interview ;)
Skywalker
05-19-2011, 09:33
I actually wrote it chronicling my '07 NOBO hike with my son, but since this SOBO hike, it will need some more chapters added. Then it has to go through the standard publishing process which will take some time. Will let you know. :)
Many thanks
I sympathize with you. I got neurotic in a way I never thought I would, while finishing the final edits on my AT book. But that book is part of who you are, so it's worth making it exactly what you want. Good luck.
Skywalker--Close Encounters on the Appalachian Trail
TJ aka Teej
05-19-2011, 19:07
Bliss in the rain :D
Blissful
05-19-2011, 19:23
Blissful, I just waved my magic wand and you are going on another thru next year!
Which way ya going?
Don't tempt me.
Don't let my hubby see this post either
:D
Anyway we're headed for a JMT thru in the snow in July. Why not :rolleyes:
Blissful
05-19-2011, 19:23
Bliss in the rain :D
Hehhe:sun:sun:sun:sun
max patch
05-19-2011, 20:09
Actually, that was meant to be a serious question. You've gone NOBO and SOBO. If you were to do another one which way would you choose to go?
Awesome video and accomplishment. How much did your pack weigh??
Cookerhiker
05-20-2011, 10:27
Nice! Always good to see media coverage of the Trail and hikers who do it all. Hope some viewers are inspired to hike and get involved.
Blissful
05-20-2011, 12:13
Actually, that was meant to be a serious question. You've gone NOBO and SOBO. If you were to do another one which way would you choose to go?
I'd go NOBO. Seen the trail twice, but want to meet more hikers
Blissful
05-20-2011, 12:14
Awesome video and accomplishment. How much did your pack weigh??
It varied on the season. Around 33lb full loaded with my Gregory and spring gear. But I switched to my catalyst and got it down to 31 loaded
johnnybgood
05-20-2011, 16:01
Sorry I'm a little late to this thread but you know what they say , better late than never.
Congratulations on the latest accomplishment , you're well deserving of the accolades . Maybe we will cross paths along the trails in Shenandoah Nat'l Park some day.
When will the book come hit the shelves ?
Nice!
I thought that looked like Virginia.
Congrats on another completion, and a nice tv interview!
Cookerhiker
05-20-2011, 18:20
Bliss in the rain :D
Sounds like a good title for one of the book chapters.:)
Blissful
05-20-2011, 18:22
Congrats on another completion, and a nice tv interview!
You started it all with me, Mercy, SOBO in SNP :). I thought of you as we took our dog out today with her doggie pack.
Blissful
05-20-2011, 18:23
Sounds like a good title for one of the book chapters.:)
There we go. ;)