Special K
03-21-2013, 21:45
I will be leaving for my thru-hike in about a week. After next week I won't be posting here for (hopefully) 6 months. :)
I don't plan to blog or journal or bring any electronic devices other than a cheap TracPhone. I just wanted to take this opportunity to say "THANK YOU" to all of you who have taken the time to respond to my questions even though I'm sure you've heard them all a thousand times before. I appreciate it more than you know! As a result, I am more prepared than I ever thought I could be just 7 months ago.
I also want to say "THANK YOU" for all the comic relief! I have literally laughed out loud a couple of times and have come to realize that all you Grumpys, Humpties, Dumpties, Creakies, Oldies, Lonelys, or whatever your calling yourself these days, are really just "hard candy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside".:p
There are so many forums these days that are made up of nasty, mean spirited "experts" who have nothing better to do than to pontificate their expertise from the safety of their armchairs. People who truly want to learn, can't. Dog Forums come to mind. :( In any event, I have not found that to be the case here. You guys (and gals) seem to be a nice, blended family of sorts. HikerMom, you seem to be the voice of reason and I have really enjoyed your posts.
Without WhiteBlaze I would be carrying a 50 lb pack up Springer Mountain instead of a 26 lb one. I can't say enough about all the information that is readily available here and all that I've been able to learn because of WB. Thank you attroll for creating such a GREAT forum!
God Bless,
Special K
I don't plan to blog or journal or bring any electronic devices other than a cheap TracPhone. I just wanted to take this opportunity to say "THANK YOU" to all of you who have taken the time to respond to my questions even though I'm sure you've heard them all a thousand times before. I appreciate it more than you know! As a result, I am more prepared than I ever thought I could be just 7 months ago.
I also want to say "THANK YOU" for all the comic relief! I have literally laughed out loud a couple of times and have come to realize that all you Grumpys, Humpties, Dumpties, Creakies, Oldies, Lonelys, or whatever your calling yourself these days, are really just "hard candy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside".:p
There are so many forums these days that are made up of nasty, mean spirited "experts" who have nothing better to do than to pontificate their expertise from the safety of their armchairs. People who truly want to learn, can't. Dog Forums come to mind. :( In any event, I have not found that to be the case here. You guys (and gals) seem to be a nice, blended family of sorts. HikerMom, you seem to be the voice of reason and I have really enjoyed your posts.
Without WhiteBlaze I would be carrying a 50 lb pack up Springer Mountain instead of a 26 lb one. I can't say enough about all the information that is readily available here and all that I've been able to learn because of WB. Thank you attroll for creating such a GREAT forum!
God Bless,
Special K