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    Default safe trip

    I'm not able to leave till 4/1, But have a great trip you'll be way to far ahead to catch up to.

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    i've moved my departure back from feb. to march 8th or 9th.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sasquatch2014 View Post
    You missed Digger making breakfast in bed for 5 down at the Campiste. He came over and shook my hammock and said "You will want to wake up for this" nvere mind that it was only 8:30 am and I had not gone to bed until 4:00am. when a hand comes into my hammock with a Hot Bacon Egg and Cheese sandwich on a toasted hard roll I am up!

    You were missed.
    Thanks Sasquatch! (If only I'd known about the breakfast sandwiches... )
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    I don't know how many of you are following the hikers out there but it isn't pretty.
    People dropping out, weather has bothered most, injuries. Ect

    The journals reflect some tough starts. I think the key is don't start in feb unless
    You can handle the cold and the solitude.

    It's been sobering for sure.

    Digger

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    Quote Originally Posted by takethisbread View Post
    I don't know how many of you are following the hikers out there but it isn't pretty.
    People dropping out, weather has bothered most, injuries. Ect

    The journals reflect some tough starts. I think the key is don't start in feb unless
    You can handle the cold and the solitude.

    It's been sobering for sure.

    Digger
    Digger - where do you find the journals? I'd love to read some.

    BTW, good luck with your ankle!
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    Default journal??

    shlep

    I was just at Trail Journals and couldn't find yours. I looked for "shlep" and "shelter leopard" and found nothing

    What's up with that? You're not planning on keeping an on line journal??
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    Quote Originally Posted by Turtle Feet View Post
    Digger - where do you find the journals? I'd love to read some.

    BTW, good luck with your ankle!
    Trailjournals.com you can follow people there.

    I will not start posting till Feb 13/14

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    I've found thus far the best "journal" has been the audio ones left by Chef Rich at Trailphone.net He's in Franklin now (about NOBO mile 104), hanging around there to watch the superbowl.

    What I'd be particularly interested in is any reliable first hand reports by folks making it through the Smokies.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pjbarr View Post
    i've moved my departure back from feb. to march 8th or 9th.
    Smart.
    VERY smart!
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    where are the online journals of current thru hikers who have already started?

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    As I live, declares the Lord God, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked turn back from his way and live. Ezekiel 33:11

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    Default I guess though people dropping out now...

    Quote Originally Posted by takethisbread View Post
    I don't know how many of you are following the hikers out there but it isn't pretty.
    People dropping out, weather has bothered most, injuries. Ect

    The journals reflect some tough starts. I think the key is don't start in feb unless
    You can handle the cold and the solitude.

    It's been sobering for sure.

    Digger
    have the chance to rest/rehab and make another NOBO attempt this year (depending of course on the nature of the injury). I don't mind admitting that being out there now with this kind of relentless cold/snow would be extremely difficult for me and I have the utmost respect for those who are out there and pushing on.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Grinder View Post
    shlep

    I was just at Trail Journals and couldn't find yours. I looked for "shlep" and "shelter leopard" and found nothing

    What's up with that? You're not planning on keeping an on line journal??
    Nope, I'm not. Sorry, but I don't want to have the hastle. I have a facebook page, and everytime I call home, my mother'll post the town I've just passed, but not much else. Considered a journal, but I don't think I'll do it. Shlep
    2010 AT NoBo Thru "attempt" (guess 1,700 miles didn't quite get me all the way through ;) )
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    Quote Originally Posted by ShelterLeopard View Post
    Nope, I'm not. Sorry, but I don't want to have the hastle. I have a facebook page, and everytime I call home, my mother'll post the town I've just passed, but not much else. Considered a journal, but I don't think I'll do it. Shlep
    I know that there maybe a few of us that will be willing to do an "unofficial" journal. That is all I have to say about that...

    Your starting shortly before the Billville right? I see the potential for a great group project in the works.
    Often Accused, Often Guilty but Seldom Guilty of What I am Accused.

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    Shlep-you speak my mind. I have a trail journal, but I'm fairly positive I'll be one of those who updates sporadically in random trail towns along the way and won't bother to chronicle every day.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sasquatch2014 View Post
    I know that there maybe a few of us that will be willing to do an "unofficial" journal. That is all I have to say about that...

    Your starting shortly before the Billville right? I see the potential for a great group project in the works.
    One week before the warmer, yep!

    11 DAYS LEFT!!!!!!!!!!! That sound was my head hitting the corner of my desk, as I fainted... (Very excited)

    Wow. Car is repaired, oil changed, new glasses have been acquired, food drops for the first month are ready to go, all gear is waiting to be packed (yet again- I was unpacking and repacking a lot for a while there...), all is to wash my car, wash my floor, and a loaf of bread and some cheese for the train, and I am SET!

    You 'bout you lillian- in shock???
    2010 AT NoBo Thru "attempt" (guess 1,700 miles didn't quite get me all the way through ;) )
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    Quote Originally Posted by ShelterLeopard View Post
    Nope, I'm not. Sorry, but I don't want to have the hastle. I have a facebook page, and everytime I call home, my mother'll post the town I've just passed, but not much else. Considered a journal, but I don't think I'll do it. Shlep
    Have you considered twitter? It is pretty hassle free to send a text message.

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    Quote Originally Posted by white_russian View Post
    Have you considered twitter? It is pretty hassle free to send a text message.
    I use twitter as well. Real easy on my phone application. My handle is "takethisbread"

    4 days to go!

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    Nah, I've already gotten the facebook page up and running, and I have no idea how to use twitter (and I don't want to learn, either). But maybe I'll do something on here, update my "location" every time I reach a town and actually get to a computer there...
    2010 AT NoBo Thru "attempt" (guess 1,700 miles didn't quite get me all the way through ;) )
    Various adventures in Siberia 2016
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    (and maybe 2018 PCT NoBo)

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    You know, maybe I will make a trailjournal account. But don't be surprised if it doesn't get updated often. (I may have someone from home update it when I call)
    2010 AT NoBo Thru "attempt" (guess 1,700 miles didn't quite get me all the way through ;) )
    Various adventures in Siberia 2016
    Adventures past and present!
    (and maybe 2018 PCT NoBo)

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