Just learned I can't get out of work (or choose not to) until the first of May. Now, decision time. Do I do a flip-flop and start "somewhere" the middle of May or do I wait a few more weeks and SOBO? If I do a flip, any suggestions on where to start? I rather like the idea of meeting up with thru-hikers so I don't necessarily want to start too far south and miss the fun. Probably the same reason I'd rather flip then SOBO. Any suggestions, ideas would be appreciated. I'm going solo, if that makes any difference in your response. Thanks