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AJ's thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail: There are times when doing what you want and doing something good just slip into the same space. My Mom has cancer. I planned to hike the Appalachian Trail. Those two things happened together. Now I'm asking folks to help other women in need by pledging support for my trip. Enough people with just a penny a mile can do some good for those who do not have access to the type of care my mom has recieved. Thanks much and please follow me on my wanderings.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Finally got a few pictures up yesterday. Hopefully the next library won't have a time limit! Heading out to finish the Green mountains over the next few days. Already climbed 1600 ft today and still feeling grand. It's amazing what a real bed and a steak dinner can do for the soul. Off for another 13 miles and a swim in Lake Griffin. Life is good.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Day in the life
My Home
Typical Shelter with gear
Resupply equals a happy hiker
My Vehicle
Laundry Day with Traveler and Walking Man
Finally.... pics
Well finally found a town with the stuff that I needed so now we can add some pics. It's kind of hard to play catch up with the 300 or so pictures I've taken so far so I'll add a bit as I go. Currently still in Manchester Center, VT at the library. Hoping to be in NH within the week and then it is on to the White Mountains. The landscape is really starting to change from what I've seen so far. Trees, wildlife, and geology all give me the impression that not only have a wandered but I've wandered far. Hoping to summit Katahdin around the 20th of August. Then back south for the second half. Now on to some other posts with pics!!!!!!
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Coming soon...pictures!
I'm in Manchester Center, VT and finally found a store w/ a card reader. So tomorrow it's off to the library to add some visuals to the blog. Should also have some more thoughs about life on the trail.
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Monday, July 12, 2010
Morning from the trail.
Lovely morning watching the sunrise after a short day yesterday. Watched the world cup final with Brian yesterday to end our weekend hike. Hoping for some cool temps and more mileage today. Into the Green mountains over the next week so I'll see if I really have my trail legs soon. Miss ya'll
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Friday, July 9, 2010
Checking in...
Made it to North Adams, MA. Doing laundry then back to the trail. Looking forward to hiking with Brian P. for the next 2 days. He'll meet me tonight then we are off to VT on sat! One more state down! Miss ya'll.
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Monday, July 5, 2010
Farmer Apple Juice
I can now add "Farmer" to my resume. I'm staying at Moon in the Pond farm outside of Sheffield, MA through tonight. The owner Dominic invites folks to work for stay. It's a beautiful organic meat and produce farm in the Berkshires. You get a place to tent, shower, laundry, and food in exchange for helping out on the farm. Yesterday, I fed chickens, ducks, turkeys, pigs, and a calf. This was just the morning chores before breakfast! Afternoon was driving stakes for tomatoes, i.e. 50 or so, then it was off to pick up hay bales from a neighbors farm. 4 of us collected and stacked around 240 bales. Trust me that is a fair amount of work. Evening before dinner you have to get the chickens, turkeys, etc back into their respective homes. Joe, one the workers here says I have a talent for turkey wrangling. Dinner is all stuff from the farm and plenty of it. Steak, potatoes and raspberry custard Having a lovely time and the invitation to stay longer stands but I need to get back on the trail. I could easily end up staying longer than intended if I don't get out now. Too much really good food and great company. Thanks to all the follower that have pledged. I keep ya'll updated as I get north.
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