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Across the Fence:  Hikin' the Appalachian Trail  |
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harmonyfarm
True Blue Farmgirl
785 Posts
Debbie
Southeastern
Ohio
USA
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 Posted - Aug 17 2010 : 2:26:26 PM
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My DH and I have a friend that has hiked 150 miles of the Appalachian Trail alone. He also suffers from Parkinson's Disease. Last week DH and I were watching a two hour show on PBS about hiking the Appalachian Trail. We fell in love with the idea. The West Virginia section of the trail is 2 miles long and is the halfway point of either direction from Maine to Georgia. So we're planning on packing a picnic and hiking that 2 miles this fall when the leaves turn. We're also thinking about making T-shirts that say, "I survived the West Virginia section of the Appalachian Trail"....call us wimps or whatever...it's the best we can do...for now.
Debbie
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 17 2010 : 3:09:13 PM
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Debbie:
My hubby and I hiked that two mile section. My sweetie was breathing hard, he is just not used to that. But, I loved every minute of it. Bring lots of water.
Keep us posted. Wimps even have to start somewhere! LOL I would not call you or your hubby a wimp, I would say "GO FOR IT".
MARLY
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
1319 Posts
audrey
cheyenne
wy
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Posted - Aug 17 2010 : 3:24:19 PM
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I've always thought that sounded like a great vacation/hobby/project whateve you want to call it. We have the contenintal divide trail close by but for some reason that never appealed to me, always thought the Appalachian Trail was the one I would want to do. Too bad it's so far from me. Good luck to you and your DH. A mile or the whole length is an accomplishment you can be proud of.
Audrey
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Firemama
True Blue Farmgirl
1731 Posts
Amanda
Medical Lake
WA
USA
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Posted - Aug 17 2010 : 8:02:25 PM
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I think it would be amazing. I would also love to do the Pacific Crest Trail, it goes from the Mexican Border uo through Canada.Its 2565 miles!! If you can do the Appalachian DO IT!!
Mama to 2
FarmGirl# 20
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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Deb
Chattanooga
TN
USA
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Posted - Aug 18 2010 : 04:45:36 AM
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My friend told me a story about a man she knows that hikes the trail every year (I think) just to meet hikers and tell them about the Lord. He says that most people who hike it are looking for "something". Perhaps it's to know or meet God.
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vintage saver
True Blue Farmgirl
323 Posts
oleta
wheelersburg
ohio
USA
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Posted - Aug 18 2010 : 05:09:21 AM
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We ere goin to do this several years ago-bought a tent for two and everything and I came to my senses, and asked myself, "Are you crazy or what?" 4 years ago Floyd decided he would hike alone, bought everything over a few months. We drove to Georgia where it starts and he hiked about 30 miles. It was a good thing I hung around at a crossing close to the road. He came off the trail with an almost dislocated shoulder and a swollen left testicle. I put him in the car and said , "Let's go to GAtlingburg" and he didn't argue. Since his heaart surgery, just the other day he was talking about it again!
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Merry
True Blue Farmgirl
765 Posts
Merry
Ankeny
Iowa
USA
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Posted - Aug 18 2010 : 06:07:11 AM
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This and hiking the PCT were on my life list before I became debilitated with arthritis. DO it, make it happen, and have an awesome time!
Merry
Farmgirl #536
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Sue Feely
True Blue Farmgirl
1044 Posts
Sue
Buffalo
New York
USA
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Posted - Aug 18 2010 : 06:31:05 AM
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| Oh Karen that sounds like so much fun and beautiful! |
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FG-Terri
Farmgirl in Training
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Theresa
Newport News
VA
USA
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Posted - Aug 18 2010 : 08:19:44 AM
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| hiking the AT is one of my dreams!! Have fun, post pics!! |
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BarefootGoatGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1495 Posts
Corrine
North Carolina
USA
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Posted - Aug 18 2010 : 10:23:16 AM
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hiking the AT has been a life long dream of mine. i am really concidering doing it as a graduation present to me after school.
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
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Posted - Aug 19 2010 : 06:27:54 AM
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Oh I would love to hike the trail everytime I see a book about the trail I buy it! Hoping one day I can hike at least some of it. That would be a dream come true, even if it is only 2 miles I think everyone has to start somewhere and I hope ya'll have the best trip! Blessings,Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10
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