We'll be taking off for Georgia tomorrow morning and will be staying at a hiker hostel near the beginning of the trail. http://www.hikerhostel.com/. The couple who runs the hostel will then bring us to the trailhead the next morning where our adventure will begin. It feels good to be done with the packing and planning which has seemed to last for an eternity. Both Ben and I would like to thank my Dad and Myra for giving us a place to live, food to eat and good times like "Steve's Valentine's Day Romp". Also, we would like to thank my Mom and Eric for dealing with our mounds (i.e. 500lbs of dehydrated food) and for taking on the responsibility of mailing that food along the trail. In addition we thank Ben's folks for housing and supporting his workshop full of wild projects and good times in the garage. Having everyone's support to do this adventure is always appreciated and has certainly helped to make this dream come true. Our next posts will be along the trail. Please feel free to comment as it is a great way to know how all of you are doing.
See you on Katahdin!
9 comments:
Best wishes for an excellent journey full of fantastic weather and wonderful adventures! We'll be sure to "virtually" follow you along the way.
Libby and Steven
Best wishes for your adventure. My son, Mr Happy, is attempting a thru this year and has done a few hundred miles so far. You might run into him somewhere or read his journal entries. I'll be hooking up to section hike with him too so also might see you somehwere.
cheers
Fly By Mike - the trail angel with real wings.
Amanda and Ben-lots of love and wonderful moments as you share this amazing journey together... Remember-"You're on your way home, you're going home.." I am getting ready to send the first box of food out from Poland Spring tomorrow...yum yum.
I love you
mom
Amanda and Ben-lots of love and wonderful moments as you share this amazing journey together... Remember-"You're on your way home, you're going home.." I am getting ready to send the first box of food out from Poland Spring tomorrow...yum yum.
I love you
mom
Good luck Ben & Amanda! I hope you have a wonderful trip together. Make sure you take plenty pictures. We all want to see those priceless Kodak moments!!!
Everyone at MaineGeneral wishes you two the best.
Have fun and stay safe!
Fle
Can't wait to see you guys clinging to Clingman's Dome.
p.s. I hope you have good shoes.
-Ric
Have a blast, send dates and places to provide nourishment.
Kathy and kids
Hey you guys, Are you having fun yet? I hear the weather has been unseasonably warm. DRINK WATER! I know it's only been a week, but are you almost home? You are missed by many. Enjoy the ride. Can't wait to hear all about it.
Dancindadio
Hi Ben and Amanda, It is so good to hear from you two, you are flying along, getting closer to home every giant step you take! Enjoy, what memories you two are making. We love you both, miss you! Love, Mom and Dad
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