Well kids, I was all ready to do my first training and shakedown hike from Fontana Dam to the NOC a couple of weeks back. I took off work and even had a partner set up.
I was on my way to the NOC where I was meeting my partner the next morning when I somehow managed to hit another car and total mine.
I'm ok and so are the people in the other car but now I'm saddled with another loan payment and part of the old one because insurance is a big rip-off. I know that stuff like this happens but it's a little depressing.
I'm still committed to my SOBO next year. I know that I am going to have to work my butt off to get my finances in line. It will all be worth it when I'm on the trail and free for 6 months. I'm going to live my dream or die trying.
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