In exactly two months I begin my thru-hike attempt. In exactly two days I undergo hernia surgery. Oddly enough I feel quite optimistic that I'll hit the Trail at full strength. I've been training like a fiend for two and a half years for this hike and feel that this is just one more hurdle to jump over on my way to Springer. Best of luck to all of you in these hectic, pre-hike days! See you on the mountain.