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  1. Thread: Gotta get a SPOT

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    It's a neat little application. I certainly...

    It's a neat little application. I certainly wouldn't want the entire world tracking me, but my Mum, sister and my little neice get a kick out of being able to see where I am, and the search feature...
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    If you have a BB Pearl, pay the extra $ for data...

    If you have a BB Pearl, pay the extra $ for data with your cell phone co. Open the browser and go to google maps and download the mobile version. Open that, allow it to interact with you phone's...
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    Only reason I mentioned being sure to remember is...

    Only reason I mentioned being sure to remember is I lost a bounce box in '08. Could have been lost in the mail, but also could be I just sent it somewhere then forgot where!
  4. Thread: Gaiters

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    short

    short. Just to minimize debris in my shoes.
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    Priority mail bounce?

    You could put it in a Priority mail box and mail it up to about 1 month ahead. If you don't open the box on receipt you can forward it on for free, so send to where you'll beanother month ahead.
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    Yes, on certain southern sections. The first 100...

    Yes, on certain southern sections. The first 100 miles or so there is limited acccess to resupply (though I recently went through a renovated convenience store on the res and you could probably get...
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    Monson

    quite a few SOBO's and NOBO's in Monson on July 4th weekend 2008.
  8. Thread: REI Sale???

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    My dividend also appears with a balance today. ...

    My dividend also appears with a balance today. They have probably calculated it but not sent out emails or letters yet, and not removed the message. I didn't try to spend it yet as they usually...
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    No. Just rinse it and wipe it out with sanitizer...

    No. Just rinse it and wipe it out with sanitizer until I can give it a real good soapy wash in town. I've had mine several years and only ever boiled it once after about 3 years of use, more...
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    [email protected] is Deb's, using the same...

    [email protected] is Deb's, using the same scheme Judd's would be jgoodlin@
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    Stay at the Appalachian Trail Lodge in Millinocket

    Nice hiker hostel. Paul does an overnight SOBO package that can include pickup from the Bangor bus, a night's stay, and shuttle to the park early next morning. He will even take you to the cafe he...
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    Darn it

    If you'd asked up until about 5 months ago I could have sent you the entire trail, but I traded out my laptop recently and deleted them cause I thought I'd never need them again. Sorry.

    You might...
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    I would say in general yes, but right now, No. ...

    I would say in general yes, but right now, No.

    I have a complete set of maps, data book, companion etc from 2008 looking for a new home if they would help initial planning. You might have to...
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    WE hiked in a very dry year and actually never...

    WE hiked in a very dry year and actually never even got our feet wet in the historically wettest portion of the trail but here's a basic synopsis (mileage approximate).

    Starting at southern...
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    lightweight coffee mug

    Duncan hines plastic frosting container with reflectix cosy, small hole cut in one side of the plastic lid for drinking out of and even small one punched in the other side for airflow. I boil water...
  16. Thread: Hikes in Skirts

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    By whose definition? if you look in merriam...

    By whose definition? if you look in merriam webster a kilt is a skirt, pleated and knee length. OR it's a any garment that resembles a kilt (kind of circular if you ask me). I'm sure anyone with...
  17. Thread: Hikes in Skirts

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    Wearing something underneath does counter some of...

    Wearing something underneath does counter some of the effects of wearin the skirt in the first place. Most of the skirts I would consider suitable for hiking are narrow enough that they don't flip...
  18. Thread: Hikes in Skirts

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    MH Kilt

    You know I wouldn't be without my mh kilt. The only thing I didn't like about it initially was that it flapped around my knees. Solved that by cutting off the bottom 3-4 inches and now I think it's...
  19. Thread: SOBO apparel

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    Darker is better IMO, I used a lighter color one...

    Darker is better IMO, I used a lighter color one for a while and it reflected light making it harder to see out.
  20. Car Rental?

    There is also car rental available in Gorham (I know for sure cause I rented one there in 07) and probably Conway too.
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    Maybe you're just not as sweet as me!!;)

    Maybe you're just not as sweet as me!!;)
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    End to End

    Hiked the entire 1400 miles of the FT mostly solo. Only creepy person incident I can recall was on a roadwalk section where a guy tried to talk me into his car, most stubborn was a hunter (in a car)...
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    3 yr old info

    Definitely doable in 7-9 days. We did it in a series of day hikes (see Trail Journal at http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=197780 ). There are backpacker campsites, basically a table and...
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    Roadwalks

    All given westbound
    From Tinsley Road (just west of Etonia) to Goldhead. Minor roads, and a decent wide edge to walk on for the most part. Some of the raods are busy though.

    From Holton Creek...
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    Not me this year, too far to come from Az! Have...

    Not me this year, too far to come from Az! Have a great time.
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