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  1. I'm diabetic with foot issues and Winton Porter...

    I'm diabetic with foot issues and Winton Porter at Mountain Crossing put me in the best footwear of any kind I've ever worn. Been in them most every day for four (Four) years, but it's getting time...
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    If y'all want some excellent Q, best ribs I've...

    If y'all want some excellent Q, best ribs I've ever had, AND potables check out Bad Bob's BBQ. It is kid friendly.

    Exit 13 off Ga 400 south of Cumming, west on Ga 141 and left(south) at the first...
  3. I can look up the law in the cfr if you like, or...

    I can look up the law in the cfr if you like, or you can do it yopurself. It is public law. Look for the National Scenic Trails Act of 1968.

    As to the reroute aspect, the ATC is allowed to do...
  4. You got it, LW

    You got it, LW
  5. Hmmmm this is all very interesting but one hard...

    Hmmmm this is all very interesting but one hard and fast fact has been omitted. The termini of and the corridor of the AT is a part of the National Scenic Trails System and can only be changed or...
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    Good Lord, what next.

    Good Lord, what next.
  7. Yes. (Refer to the thread in post # 3)

    Yes. (Refer to the thread in post # 3)
  8. FWIW I have a pair of Montrails that I've worn...

    FWIW I have a pair of Montrails that I've worn every day for three years. Some on trail some working but mostly just everyday boots.

    This doesn't qualify as 100 % trail use but does attest to the...
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    I have found that a simple 16 oz plastic soda...

    I have found that a simple 16 oz plastic soda bottle-Pepsi is best-thicker plastic and better shape works well for alcohol. I know of several that survived thruhikes.

    Same goes for water bottle,...
  10. Thread: FS-71 in NC

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    I was by there last Friday on my way to Asheville...

    I was by there last Friday on my way to Asheville and there was no indication of it being closed at the junction with the main highway.
  11. Welcome to the club! (Heart attack survivors) I...

    Welcome to the club! (Heart attack survivors) I had mine in '05.

    SERIOUS best wishes for a speedy recovery, and soooo happy to hear things are improving.
  12. I waked up with a couple of inches of snow capped...

    I waked up with a couple of inches of snow capped by about half an inch of ice.
    My house is about 2,000 ft elevation and I live in a notch between two higher peaks.
    Big Canoe is located between...
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    Yes, I do remember. Very well I remember. ...

    Yes, I do remember. Very well I remember.

    While reference has been made to the Frady child's murder and having followed the investigation of that case I think I can say without reservation that...
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    Meridith's body found.

    Just got word from a friend who owns a cadaver dog involved in the search that the missing hiker's body has been found in the Dawson Forest. Not sure which part.
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    Time marches on. My wife was 28 at the time.

    Time marches on.

    My wife was 28 at the time.
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    Back in the 70'S I competed against Paul in SCCA...

    Back in the 70'S I competed against Paul in SCCA road races. He is a genuine nice guy and a fierce racer.

    At the runoffs at Road Atlanta in '77 we were near his team in the paddock. While...
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    Poll: In 1967 at MCRD San Diego we succesfully stole...

    In 1967 at MCRD San Diego we succesfully stole AND exported from the base the CG's Two Star flag from atop the base HQ.

    Cars and personnel exiting the base were searched for weeks afterward but...
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    Poll: I know, I just couldn't resist. This thread does...

    I know, I just couldn't resist. This thread does breed nostalgia.
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    Poll: USMC 1966-1970 RVN '68-'69 (just couldn't get...

    USMC 1966-1970
    RVN '68-'69 (just couldn't get enough-two tours)
    HMM-142
    Gunner on CH 46

    And, in response to LW's query, Nov.66 to Feb '67
    1st Batallion (In the old WWII wooden barracks)

    SDI...
  20. Thread: Thanksgiving

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    Calgary, Alberta driving a truck full of bath...

    Calgary, Alberta driving a truck full of bath spas trying to keep the shiny side up and the rubber side down. I suppose I'll do Thanksgiving in some truck stop greasy spoon. Sigh....
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    Thanks LW, I couldn't remember. And a happy...

    Thanks LW, I couldn't remember.

    And a happy Vets day and Happy MCBD.

    Semper Fi!
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    Happy Birthday you old Muskrat molester! It was a...

    Happy Birthday you old Muskrat molester! It was a muskrat wasn't it Jack?
  23. Thread: Veteran's Day

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    Yeah, What Survivor Dave said. If anyone has...

    Yeah, What Survivor Dave said.

    If anyone has ever seen all the flags in Dahlonega you know what he/we mean. Lumpkin County has given the lives of many brave men and women to the cause of freedom....
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    Probably because of the style of hunting they are...

    Probably because of the style of hunting they are used for. You take them to the woods and release them. They are supposed to either tree the game (as in 'coons or bears, etc) or to run the game to...
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    I am an eighth generation native of Forsyth...

    I am an eighth generation native of Forsyth County. I have served on committes, planning and study groups, volunteer clean up drives and even long range planning and use group studies. I have dealt...
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