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    Take the job and get rid of debt. It's an effin...

    Take the job and get rid of debt. It's an effin anchor. Another year will establish your credentials in the field and you'll likely be able to take six months to do the trail next year.
  2. Don't go away mad Smoky. Just go away.

    Don't go away mad Smoky. Just go away.
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    Trail Name: I'll let it be given on the trail...

    Trail Name: I'll let it be given on the trail
    Direction: NOBO
    Estimated Start Date: mid-March
    Approach Trail - No
    any additional info that you want the world to know: Been thinking about doing...
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    Affirm Reset Right Here

    Affirm
    Reset
    Right Here
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    +1 on Affirm. Great writing style, a lot more...

    +1 on Affirm. Great writing style, a lot more discussion of trail life and perspective. A good read.

    Also a big thumbs of to "Reset". One of the most positive reads out there.
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    All I see is 'reply', 'reply with quote' and...

    All I see is 'reply', 'reply with quote' and 'multiquote'
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    I did not mean the pays off part. I do not know...

    I did not mean the pays off part. I do not know all the facts.
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    First Wind 'partners' with AMC, ATC

    http://bangordailynews.com/2014/02/18/business/first-wind-partners-with-environmental-coalition-to-form-700000-land-conservation-fund/comments/

    Partners, or pays off?
  9. ah, the Vega - the car made out of compressed...

    ah, the Vega - the car made out of compressed rust.
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    GreatDane - it was t-shirt weather this morning...

    GreatDane - it was t-shirt weather this morning in Maine - almost 5 degrees.

    I'm hoping to thru this year, but realistically, its a 50-50 shot. If all goes well, I'll leave early April.
  11. The Dirty Lew!

    The Dirty Lew!
  12. Also - post on Craigslist - if you have a...

    Also - post on Craigslist - if you have a flexible departure time, you might easily find somebody who wants company, or share gas $, who is heading South
  13. 25426 here it is.

    25426 here it is.
  14. Others have answered with the cheapest, but if I...

    Others have answered with the cheapest, but if I decide to thru-hike this year, I'm taking Concord Trailways bus from Portland to Boston South Station, then Amtrak from Boston to Gainesville. ...
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    Favorite Trail Journals of 2013

    My favorite five trail journals of 2013. (in no particular order)

    - Morris the Cat
    - Boo Boo
    - Commomdo of Florida Flip Floppers
    - Number 2 and Trooper
    - Rash

    And yours?
  16. This is a great thread. I thought I was crazy...

    This is a great thread. I thought I was crazy for considering quitting my job and attempting a thru in '14. I hate my current position, am burned out on the 'corporate' life, and have wanted to do...
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    Don't be lazy.

    Use the search function on here and also view the articles. I can't think of one issue or one piece of gear that hasn't been discussed ad nauseum on here.
  18. Sometimes the Appalachian Trail Is . . .: The Adventures of Gator Gump

    Just noticed that the infamous Gator Gump has published a book on Amazon. I don't know if its a mere repeat of his hilarious trail journal, or a re-write. Can't wait to read it.
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  19. Maybe I'll see you on the trail. I can't leave...

    Maybe I'll see you on the trail. I can't leave until mid-May either and have pretty much bought into the flip flop as the best option. Good luck!
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    good news. finally found a journal of 'Faceless'...

    good news. finally found a journal of 'Faceless' who did this flip in 2002. http://www.sophiaknows.com/summerhike/index.html
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    flip-flop questions

    I'd love to thru hike this year, but likely can't leave until May. Thus, I'm thinking about starting at Harpers Ferry, heading north to Maine, then taking a train back to Harpers Ferry and heading...
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    Why did the orange get fired from the juice...

    Why did the orange get fired from the juice factory? It couldn't concentrate.
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    http://www.sunjournal.com/news/lewiston-auburn/201...

    http://www.sunjournal.com/news/lewiston-auburn/2013/03/06/stephen-longley-longtime-kennebec-ferryman-died-un/1329599
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    Just do it. Plenty of time. Head to Georgia and...

    Just do it. Plenty of time. Head to Georgia and go! I'm not a thru-hiker, but from what I read, preparation isn't really necessary, just the ability to go with the flow.
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    Guess I lucked out. Got a Pinnacle pack for $60....

    Guess I lucked out. Got a Pinnacle pack for $60. It's on its way!
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