It Is Good to Live in the South

[OnlyJohn]

I had a few hours Saturday afternoon to kill so I decided to walk about for a while. I got on the trail at Woody Gap and walked the 3.5 miles west to Gooch Gap and then back to Woody Gap. Friends, it was a great day to be alive and in the woods. The sun was out, the air was warm and spring is just around the corner here in Georgia. I am setting up my vacation plans this morning.

Only John

[JaxHiker]

You suck.

Sure was a nice weekend. Glad you got to get on the trail to enjoy it.

[Helios]

Always a good day when you can get on the trail, even for a bit. Glad you got to enjoy it!

[V Eight]

I’m in total agreement!

I spent Sunday at Morrow Mtn SP in NC. It’s about 50 mile southeast of Charlotte.
Got in about 15 miles carrying my full pack (28lbs). That park makes a great place to
do tune up’s and shakedowns and it helps me gat in shape for my section hikes. I live about 4 hours from the AT so, this is much more covenant I would highly recommend that place for anyone that lives in the area & want a decent weekender or day hike. The trails are not very long, but there are some very steep assents. With a little imagination, I can walk for 6 or 7 hours a day and not see the same thing twice.

I do feel for our friends north of the Mason Dixon.

[CrumbSnatcher]

I had a few hours Saturday afternoon to kill so I decided to walk about for a while. I got on the trail at Woody Gap and walked the 3.5 miles west to Gooch Gap and then back to Woody Gap. Friends, it was a great day to be alive and in the woods. The sun was out, the air was warm and spring is just around the corner here in Georgia. I am setting up my vacation plans this morning.

Only John

keep that s*** to yourself!
just kiddin' wish i lived close to the trail
might just have to pack up and do something about it

[DavidNH]

good to live in the south huh?

Just wait till summer hits. It's 95 degrees with 90 percent humidity. Meanwhile, up here in New England we'll be enjoying a nice breezy 70 something degrees with blue skies. Then there's our brilliant fall colors.

I rest my case.

[sbhikes]

It's good to live in the southwest, too. I went for a nice hike in the very rare snow. Hiked down from the summit and out of the snow. Found mushrooms to take home for dinner. Spent some time basking in the warm spring sun in a meadow. Hiked back up to the summit, still in snow, but much had melted. Had a great dinner of lobster ravioli with fresh mushrooms and goat cheese cream sauce.

[Lone Wolf]

it's good to live no matter where it is. 2 years ago today i almost bought the farm so i'm just happy to be breathing

[sherrill]

Don't take being able to walk for granted either.

[Red Hat]

it's good to live no matter where it is. 2 years ago today i almost bought the farm so i'm just happy to be breathing

we're glad to LW.... but I sure wish I was in GA right now.... gotta wait 2 more weeks though, promised Mom I wouldn't miss her birthday this year

[Rain Man]

Just wait till summer hits. It's 95 degrees with 90 percent humidity.

And what's wrong with THAT?!!! Our skin is nice and moist and supple all summer long. LOTS of people pay big bucks on moisturizers to get skin like we get for free! You ever try to play tennis in Colorado on a summer afternoon? You skin dries out, gets a salty crust, and starts to CRACK. Right before the lightning strikes and kills you, but that's something else.

Plus, we don't have to join gyms and health clubs to go to saunas like Yankees do!

Yes, it's great to live in the South!

RainMan

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[Lone Wolf]

we're glad to LW.... but I sure wish I was in GA right now.... gotta wait 2 more weeks though, promised Mom I wouldn't miss her birthday this year

i'm goin' to georgia in 3 weeks. gonna join circuit rider and sherlock for a little walkin'

[walkin' wally]

it's good to live no matter where it is. 2 years ago today i almost bought the farm so i'm just happy to be breathing

Good post. You are so right

[Thatguy]

I do like the north in the fall.
I prefer the south, deep south in the winter.
Heat & humidity are dealt with by ways of air conditioning.
The extreme cold is dealt with by a furnance.

Actually ,I think the weather of San Diego has it all beat. That place is really beautiful much of the year. If I hike the PCT I may get to the southern terminus and say "I'm not going anywhere, this place is too nice, I'm staying right here." I wouldn't be surprised if it's happened before.

[Ladytrekker]

I hiked 16 miles this weekend along the Suwannee River the weather was absolutely perfect. Woke up to dew falling off the trees landing on my tent just enough to make it soothing. It was a great weekend in the south.

[earplug94]

You can't beat the ability to hike in the South in winter.

[The Snowman]

spent the day watching bald eagels down by the river great to be in the north this time of the year. maybe today I will go out to see if any seals happen by the beach

[OnlyJohn]

[QUOTE=DavidNH;1121413]good to live in the south huh?

Just wait till summer hits. It's 95 degrees with 90 percent humidity. Meanwhile, up here in New England we'll be enjoying a nice breezy 70 something degrees with blue skies. Then there's our brilliant fall colors

Yeah, that weather will be good for the two weeks when it is there. As for the 95 degree days, that is why the Lord invented air conditioning and cold spring water coming out of a mountain.

I think it is good to LIVE wherever you might happen to stay.

Only John

[will1972]

good to live in the south huh?

Just wait till summer hits. It's 95 degrees with 90 percent humidity. Meanwhile, up here in New England we'll be enjoying a nice breezy 70 something degrees with blue skies. Then there's our brilliant fall colors.

I rest my case.

HMMMM, If I remember correctly, it was hotter in New England last summer than in the southern states. Besides I'll take the heat. Longer spring and summer weather. What the heck, I was still hanging out by the pool at the first of October.

[Blissful]

Yeah I took a 15 mile wander on Saturday in SNP. The only time my allergies didn't act up. Today they are awful.