turtle2 hits the trail
monday may 1st a wonderful lady,friend and fellow whiteblazer starts her north bound thru hike,hope you have a great hike bethneo
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/...?i=10791&c=663
Good Luck Turtle2, I'm jealous. Keep us updated Neo!
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It's a great day to be alive !
have fun
Last edited by neo; 04-30-2006 at 13:31.
she is at cloud 9 hostel
turtle 2 is at cloud 9 hostel
Hey Neo, I am staying at Cloud 9 Hostel in Hiawassee. This has got to
win awards for everything. Best hostel ever! Of course, I need to check
more hostels, but, this will be hard to beat. We were served fresh
trout for dinner.
Great hike so far, even with 2 afternoons of torrential rains.
Yesterday made 15 miles. Great folks on the trail and off. Should finish G
tomorrow. Check trailjournls.com for more details.
Later...
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/...?i=10791&c=663
Last edited by neo; 05-07-2006 at 07:54.
Wish I could be in cloud 9. Good Luck Turtle 2... Will be watching for your posts.
Neo Turtle 2 is up on The AT on her own? Dang hate to write this she isn't hiking with a man?
I am grateful I got to taste part of the fever of wanting to hike the
Dang Hepatitis C has taken my health but I can dream close my eyes and dream of what Turtle 2 is doing. One women to another my Blessings Turtle 2........ Be Careful and will watch for your posts.
here is a link to beth's trail journal
http://trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?trailname=4038
Originally Posted by neo
Starting Location: Cold Spring Shelter
Today's Miles: 11.50
Trip Miles: 135.20Woke up wet again. Fixed a cup of tea, had breakfast and walked into the cold mist about 7:30 am. Unfortunately, the weather did not improve much. Stopped for lunch in a cold shelter and walked out wearing my rain jacket, it was so cold. Around noon, we saw the first view of the week, after which it clouded up and rained all the way into NOC. I arrived at 1:30 after hiking over 11 miles, arranged for a room, had lunch (did you know that reuben sandwiches are supposed to have pastrami not corned beef?) then picked up my mail drop and a new pack cover as the one I have is too small to cover all my pack and things were getting wet, and purchsed new insoles for my boots. Laundry was a priority and while the machines were working I sorted food for the next 3 days. I'm getting better-only had a few things more than needed. Less weight is better. A group of 7 thru and section hikers met for dinner and now is time to prepare for tomorrow's 6 mile climb. Saturday will be a 15 mile day followed by a 7 mile day into Fontana to wait for the PO to open on Monday. Hey Richie Rich! I,ll mentally say hi to your mom.
Be well, take care. Beth
way to go beth
Last edited by neo; 05-13-2006 at 12:00.
First Previous Next LastThursday, May 18, 2006Destination: Tricorner Knob shelter
Starting Location: Icewater Spring Shelter
Today's Miles: 12.60
Trip Miles: 221.60Pretty morning waking up to a view of the Smokies. Left the shelter at 7:45 with the first stop being Charlie's Bunion, a rock formation with treendous views. Leaving the bunion, you guessed it, it began to rain. The hike today ran the ridges. There were some ridges that were only 24 inches wide with steep drops on either side. That was interesting when the wind was blowing hard enough to push me a bit. Thank goodness for that 30# pack it is not every day that I'm glad to weigh more.. The terrain here is not as steep with the ups and downs as was GA. I find it easier walking.
Got to the shelter early, at 2:30. Our group had decided to stay here instead of trying to go another 6 miles. Thank goodness! The rain came down complete with sleet. Glad we stayed.
This shelter will be full tonight! There are at least 10 folks here now with a report of more coming in. In the Smokies the shelter space is reserved with 4 spots reserved for thru hikers. If the shelter becomes full, the thru hikers must move out and tent within site of the shelter. We are determined to squeeze as many as possible in here. It is the warmest shelter so far.
Time to get warm. Goodnight. Be well, take care. Beth
go beth go
Beth Miller's 2006
Appalachian Trail Journal
First Previous Next LastMonday, May 22, 2006Destination: Elmer's Sunnybank Inn, Hot Springs
Starting Location: Deer Park Mtn Shelter
Today's Miles: 3.20
Trip Miles: 272.30Up and at 'em this morning. Short hike into Hot Springs and Elmer's renound hospitality. We arrived about 9:30, were assigned rooms and settled in. This is a great old home filled with antiques and interesting things. There is a music room, a parlor for reading or chess and other games. After unpacking my maildrop (thanks Jim) it was time for exporing and laundry. Later I took a book and layed in the hammock stretched between 2 trees in the yard. Yes, there was a feeling of guilt that I wasn't doing something else or walking, This is the nearest to a day off since beginning 3 weeks ago.your looking good beth,go beth go
I sit here in the parlor absorbing the wonderful smells from the kitchen as I await the 4 course gourmet vegitarian dinner by candlelight. There will probably be about 10 for dinner. I'll let you know what we have.
For music fans, Jane Hicks Gentry originally owned this house and would hold impromtu music nights in the parlor. She was able, over time to write the music down that had heretofore only been passed from person to person. She has helped preserve songs of Appalachia.
Just finished dinner. We were served a sweet potato soup, a fantastic salad with a multitude if greens, carrots, tomatoes, bleu cheese and sunflower seeds, followed by a braised vegetables in a peanut satay over rice and topped with a walnut maple pie ala mode and spearmint tea. Very good.
We met a young man from Salt Lake City yesterday hiking who has been doing 30 miles a day. Ed (Elder Highknees) has apparently harmed his feet. Dr. says to keep them elevated for 3 days then take a few more days for the serious blisters. He is chafing at the bit to be back on the trail but vows to take care of his feet. An avid birder, he has some interesting tales about birds.
I hear the piano in the other room.I"m going to check out what is happening before I find a phone to send this.
Later.
Be well, take care. Beth
you are doing great beth
Appalachian Trail Journal
First Previous Next LastFriday, May 26, 2006Destination: No Business Knob Shelter
Starting Location: Hogback Ridge Shelter
Today's Miles: 20.60
Trip Miles: 332.80The fabulous 7 decided to have the whole AT experience and therefore lit a fire
in the firering just outside the shelter wher I was trying to sleep. They really
weren't bad and were finished by 8:30. Two guys came in around 9:00. Nice guys.
It rained about 5:30 am so } didn"t get up until 6:45 when the fabulous 7
decended upon the picnic table in front of us. One of the guys said he had
dreamed of sleeping until 7:30, obviously that didn't happen .
Despite feeling so bad yesterday, it felt great to walk today. I crossed Big
Bald in Thunderstorm, complete with hail and wind. The hail was elongated and
hurt. The storm came up so suddenly there was barely time to put the camera
away, much less put on rain gear. I stopped at Big Bald Shelter to fix a cup
of tea and warm up and found that Nani, Doobee, & Alki had stopped their for
breakfast.
My original stopping point was Spivey Gap where I felt so good I kept going
after getting water. I almost made it. Thunder rumbled for about an hour then
the heavens opened-AGAIN! This time the hail was pea to marble sized. If it had
only waited 1 hour I wouldn't have looked and felt like a drowned rat. All that
is behind now. 3 folks were here at my arrival and a 4th just arrived. Small
shelter, should be cozy.
Enough for now. Goodnight. Be well, take care. Beth
Miller's 2006
Appalachian Trail Journal
First Previous Next LastSunday, June 04, 2006Destination: Damascus, VA
Starting Location: Abingdon Gap Shelter
Today's Miles: 10.00
Trip Miles: 460.90Who would ever think I would say, "no big deal, it is only 10 miles"? Well, that as my thought as I waked toward town. I was here by 11:30 and walked to the Dairy King for a banana milk shake made with real bananas and to call Jim. Mt. Rogers Outfitters have private rooms for $10 so I thought I'd splurge on some privacy.way to go beth
I spent a quiet day and ate supper with Wild Poodle, a woman I met at Kincora Hostel a few day ago. She has been having knee and back problems so skipped ahead to visit the clinic here.
I have now completed 3 of the 14 states through which the AT passes. Virginia has the most miles and is known for inducing the Virginia 'blues'. We shall find out. 459.5 miles down, 1715.1 to go.
Goodnight.
Be well, take care. Beth
Beth Miller's 2006
Appalachian Trail Journal
First Previous Next LastThursday, June 08, 2006Destination: Chatfield Shelter
Starting Location: Rt 16, Troutdale, VA
Today's Miles: 21.90
Trip Miles: 531.30I received a ride back to the trail by the kind lady in Troutdale and started out briskly. The terrain was relatively easy and I saw my first deer on the trail. I smelled a skunk and saw some cows and squirrels as the sum ofthe animal viewing today.
I met and talked with a lady from Maine doing sections. This is part of what she feels necessary to her well being after surviving cancer and the treatments after. Nice lady. Stopped at Partnership Shelter for lunch. This shelter has hot & cold running water, shower and a phone to call for pizza delivery. Plus, it is a beautiful two story shelter. The day was young so I moved on to this shelter where I am alone. I know Jonah won't come in toight as he is a couple of miles ahead so it should be a quiet night. Be well, take care. Beth
Thanks so much for posting all of this Neo
I don't know how I missed it before
I wish I was there at the moment
I am going to bookmark her journal and follow along with
hers as well as I have been following along with Lion King and FunnyBones they are both on the PCT .
You Go Girl!!!!
If some days feel you can't go on....remember it is simply one foot in front of another :P
You CAN do it!!!!
CAN stands for Chocolate~Attitude~Nature
you are welcome gail,nobody on whiteblaze seems very interested in her
thru hike,99.9 percent of whiteblazer think minnesota smith is the greatest
beth is a wonderful lady,
just because you don't post doesn't mean you don't read
Hey neo, how was your trip?
Conquest: It is not the Mountain we conquer but Ourselves
Hello All.
I am in Pearisburg today taking my first zero. I feel good with the exception of tired feet at the end of the day. We are at the Holy Family Hostel with a promise of home cooked meal this evening and I am just leaving to hit the Chinese AYCE. Back on the trail tomorrow. Thanks for watching.
Turtle2
way to go beth,you are doing great
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both trips were awesome
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