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    Default The Family From The South

    Has anyone met the lady and her six kids that are hiking north from Springer, one son is autistic. They are from Louisiana....

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    Quote Originally Posted by TOW View Post
    Has anyone met the lady and her six kids that are hiking north from Springer, one son is autistic. They are from Louisiana....
    They spent 4 days in Hot Springs. Kids ages 7-14. She has her hands full. (understatement) Wish them safe travels and lots of smiles---sanity for her!
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    Default The Family From The South

    Are they doing a thru hike?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pumba View Post
    Are they doing a thru hike?
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    According to the mom--trying to make it to W VA and then jump to Katahdin and then hike south...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mountain Maiden View Post
    They spent 4 days in Hot Springs. Kids ages 7-14. She has her hands full. (understatement) Wish them safe travels and lots of smiles---sanity for her!
    My hat's off to this lady...she's one tough mother...gotta respect people like this.

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    There was a lady at the Ruck this year who called herself the Queen Mother, or something like that, who was planning to hike with a bunch of her kids. I wonder if this is her and her kids.
    If not NOW, then WHEN?

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    Wow!! That's amazing!!

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    Takes HYOH to a whole other level!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marta View Post
    There was a lady at the Ruck this year who called herself the Queen Mother, or something like that, who was planning to hike with a bunch of her kids. I wonder if this is her and her kids.
    that.s her...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marta View Post
    There was a lady at the Ruck this year who called herself the Queen Mother, or something like that, who was planning to hike with a bunch of her kids. I wonder if this is her and her kids.
    I don't believe they are the same. Queen Mother lives in Northern Florida and not Louisiana. She has 5 children not 6 - the youngest of which is age 3. I don't believe any are autistic.

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    details? close enough.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kryptonite View Post
    I don't believe they are the same. Queen Mother lives in Northern Florida and not Louisiana. She has 5 children not 6 - the youngest of which is age 3. I don't believe any are autistic.

    http://skywalker-pct.com/three-year-...lachian-trail/
    I think you're correct. This mom actually has SEVEN (all her biological children) the 18 yr old is home with Dad in Louisiana...
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    I have not met her but I am impressed.

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    wow....just plain wow!! Just imagine cooking meals!

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    Wow! She is brave! Hiking mom of the year!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mountain Maiden View Post
    I think you're correct. This mom actually has SEVEN (all her biological children) the 18 yr old is home with Dad in Louisiana...
    I do not think they are the same. Queen Mother started in July; no autistic children. IMO 3 years old is a little young to hike 10+ miles daily for 6 months. It would be different if two parents only had the one child and could carry her. As it is, I would bet that some of her children are having to carry the youngest at times.

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    This is the Care Bear Family...I met them in the shelter just prior to Suches going north. The mother cooked for them all, they were to go 500 miles...Retrieving Mail drops the entire way and was told the father was home working...I saw them on May 25th...Talked with the oldest boy, 15. He said they were all homeschooled and going to Virginia...One boys shoe was already worn down to the nub.They were all in good spirits and very polite, and tent camping.I was immediately impressed with the motehr being the leader of the pack. They were hiking at a very good pace also...I will never forget them.
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    Sounds irresponsible and scary to me.

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    i hope she doesn't stiff The Place. going on night 5

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