Now comes Plan B (Ref Myra A-Z)

 Memorable Automobiles from The Past:

 The Morgan (3 wheeler) A very highly rated English Auto. I had a student once who drove a Morgan, He gave me a ride in it, WOW did that car handle!

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.