Memorable Automobiles from The Past:
For today:
I have no idea why I
cannot leave well enough alone. The morning I woke up in the tent, it was very
wet from the moisture. It felt cold at 37 degrees, I said out loud to the
squirrels and trees, “How would I feel if this was January and maybe 18-28
degrees; what if BOTH hearing devices would take a nose-dive with this humidity?”
It is aggravating to require a smack in the head to bring an old
fart into (some) reality. OK I will go ahead and tell the world what I have
already confessed to my wife. When I started this hike:
1
I felt light headed, not for joy, physically. I will walk this
off. BUT it stayed with me.
2
The pack is TOO HEAVY. I will get
used to this.
3
I noticed I was a little tottery (old
folks saying of unsure of your steps.) I BECAME more cautious.
4
I turned my ankle a
couple times. Ah, but no damage.
5 GOING UP, My legs got so sore I had to use the
sticks to get over high steps.
6
It was tough going UP
& DOWN, but I must say in my defense, Ridge running I could step out with
the best of them at a 3 MPH walk with NO PROBLEMS carrying 41 pounds and I felt
good. YEAH, I remembered once on the trail sitting around, Sherry mentioned, "These UP’s are tough." A young hiker around the fire said, “You need to hike in Nebraska!”
(Some of the above problems would disappear with carrying 10-15
lbs.)
A USMC Master Sgt. Passing by the shelter was
discussing my dilemma. ‘Adjust your hike, carry dry food, maybe even 1 or 2 days’
worth, no cooking. Canvas vs tent. Forget the phone & charger. Drink a lot
of water at every spring and carry only a pint, JUST DO IT!’ (Can you say Marine?)
So what about starting
in April at Harper’s Ferry and heading North with Sherry in a smaller motor
home for support. Jack Jr, says he will go along to drive her around and
shuttle me. LOL That Hike is called a flip flop. Hiking from Harpers to
Katahdin, then shuttle back to Harpers and head back South. That is also a thru
hike.
WELL YOU KNOW, a dream is hard to give up. I am just talking now…………….
(However I am looking for a smaller Motor Home. LOL)
Nite
Shipslog.
PS: Maybe I should just act my age, get a 1955 Chevy and drive Sherry around on Sunday afternoons and wave at other old people.
8 comments:
I think Sherry would like a 55 Chevy drive.
Lisa
Why not do both? Like Dinah used to sing, "See the USA in your Chevrolet!"
You'll go!
Gives you about 10 months to plan your trip and practice hiking :) Sounds like it could be a doable plan if you decide to go down that road :)
betty
Whatever you do; take care. I think you are brave.
God bless.
Always nice to have a plan B. You learned some valuable lessons this time to help you continue on. Whatever you do, make it simple and keep it fun.
The 1955 Chevy sounds GREAT!!! Whatever y'all decide, best of luck!
Oh, the 55 Chevy dream sounds wonderful. I think you'd enjoy it as well. You don't ' have to ' wave at us old people if you don't wish. Like 'MA' said, keep it fun.
loven'hugs from up in our wet north. Gardens are getting a nice garden rain. Life is good. I'll let ya know when the tomatoes are ripe. :)
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