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WhereRWe?
03-20-2010, 11:06 AM
A reminder: Rick has started his trek of the Appalachian Trail. You can read his log here (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=300915). Today is "Day Two" - 8.8 miles completed.

Waterski
03-20-2010, 10:27 PM
Thanks where r we. This is going to be very interesting reading.

rcwhit
03-21-2010, 05:44 AM
Yes, thanks WhereRWE for posting the link. I'm looking forward to reading about his trip too.

WhereRWe?
03-21-2010, 07:45 AM
Saturday's miles: 4
Total miles: 12.8

WhereRWe?
03-22-2010, 07:14 AM
Sunday's miles: 8.3
Total miles: 21.1

Team V3
03-22-2010, 08:30 AM
Very cool. Thanks for the link!

WhereRWe?
03-23-2010, 07:35 AM
Monday's miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=301546): 10.6
Total miles: 31.7

Way to go, Rick!

(I'm going to start including the link to the journal entry in the daily update so people don't have to keep scrolling through the thread to get to the journal link.)

brdad
03-23-2010, 07:38 AM
He's eating better than the rest of us!

Haffy
03-23-2010, 12:18 PM
I was going to mention that too. Heck he has eaten at the Olive Garden and now Chinese buffet. I want to hike the AT now....LOL

tat
03-23-2010, 12:39 PM
I hear you can order pizza in the 100 mile wilderness :)

firefighterjake
03-23-2010, 03:41 PM
Monday's miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=301546): 10.6
Total miles: 31.7

Way to go, Rick!

(I'm going to start including the link to the journal entry in the daily update so people don't have to keep scrolling through the thread to get to the journal link.)

Thanks Bruce . . . that would be appreciated . . . at least by me.

dubord207
03-23-2010, 04:32 PM
Thanks from me as well. Sounds like he's off to a great start.....and he tried to hijack his own thread with a beer story!:)

WhereRWe?
03-24-2010, 07:52 AM
Tuesday miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=301736): 10.8
Total miles: 42.5

benandtina
03-24-2010, 03:49 PM
Thanks! Added it to my Google Reader :)

4ccnhikers
03-24-2010, 08:56 PM
There's a link to the left of ATTroll's logs to an AT Site with a map, too, where you can see where the shelter's are. I clicked on the shelter icons to find the ones he mentioned in today's log, and saw photos of the shelters. It's been fun following along!

EMSDanel
03-24-2010, 11:59 PM
Oh my word.... The preparation for the trip that Rick has made is unbelieveable. But in addition to that is the incredible web site that he has made to follow his progress. I realize that I should not be impressed, given his expertise with this geocachingmaine site. But.....what a well organized web page he has for this trip. I'm already addicted and will follow it daily. This is better than any reality show going. Wow....

WhereRWe?
03-25-2010, 07:38 AM
Wednesdays miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=301787): (Not posted)
Total miles: (Still shown as 42.5)

Waterski
03-25-2010, 11:19 PM
Great reading!

WhereRWe?
03-26-2010, 08:02 AM
Thursday's miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=301959): 2.2
Total miles: 44.7

(I guess he did take Wednesday off! LOL!)

vicbiker
03-26-2010, 09:06 AM
Oh my word.... The preparation for the trip that Rick has made is unbelieveable. But in addition to that is the incredible web site that he has made to follow his progress. I realize that I should not be impressed, given his expertise with this geocachingmaine site. But.....what a well organized web page he has for this trip. I'm already addicted and will follow it daily. This is better than any reality show going. Wow.... I have to agree with you Dan, his commitment to detail is amazing. I went up to Monson to help him with the supper he puts on for the through hikers last fall and it was the same way. Every detail was thought out. I eagerly await each new posting to his journal...makes me wish I was back out on the road riding my bike.

WhereRWe?
03-27-2010, 07:23 AM
Friday's miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=302111): 10.4
Total miles: 55.10

Map location (http://www.rvthereyet.cc/googlemap.php?DBID=11203).

WhereRWe?
03-28-2010, 07:05 AM
Saturday's miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=302195): 6.2
Total miles: 61.3

WhereRWe?
03-29-2010, 07:33 AM
Sunday's Miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=302390): None (what is called a "zero day").
Total miles: 61.3

Rick's location today (http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&q=Hiawassee&fb=1&gl=us&ei=_o-wS9bEJ5j-ywTv-OX2Aw&ved=0CBMQpQY&view=map&geocode=FYtIFQIdrfYB-w&split=0&iwloc=A&sa=X).

brdad
03-29-2010, 07:56 AM
None is better than a negative!

dubord207
03-29-2010, 04:17 PM
Ok, maybe a stupid question but I assume Rick is sending all of this from a phone device and I'm wondering if we can send him messages back and if so how it's done? I'm guessing that there's a lot of members watching this thread daily (as I am) and from time to time I'd like to send him an "atta boy!"

Ekidokai
03-29-2010, 11:31 PM
I'll find out if he wants that info put out.

Haffy
03-30-2010, 12:48 AM
Remember he is mostly at the tops of all those mountains and I'm sure he gets really good reception for his Blackberry. On the other hand he seems to be in a lot of towns lately too sleeping in a comfortable hotel room.....lol

4ccnhikers
03-30-2010, 01:08 AM
You can sign his guest book, and make comments, by going here (http://www.trailjournals.com/gbook.cfm?trailname=3506), But I don't know if he's reading these posts.

brdad
03-30-2010, 05:16 AM
Ok, maybe a stupid question but I assume Rick is sending all of this from a phone device and I'm wondering if we can send him messages back and if so how it's done? I'm guessing that there's a lot of members watching this thread daily (as I am) and from time to time I'd like to send him an "atta boy!"

Rick left contact information with at least two of us, and made it quite clear it was not to be shared and we'd better have good reason to use it ourselves. I think he was planning to check in to the web site a few times if he had the chance, so you're best bet is to make any comments right here or via the guest book as 4ccnhikers suggested. I am sure he'll have fun reading when he does get the chance, even if it's after his trip.

WhereRWe?
03-30-2010, 07:10 AM
Monday's miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=302512): 11.3
Total miles: 72.6

(Note: Only 2088.7 miles to go!)

dubord207
03-30-2010, 07:28 AM
Thanks Dave. I would not expect Rick to take the time to respond to any personal encouragment any of us might offer but letting him know how many of us are watching his progress each day has to provide positive enforcement for his huge effort. I'm not sure if you can tell how many people visit this thread each day but I'm guessing it's considerable. I have a link to the Mt. Everest daily postings that I also follow the spring of each year.

I bet I'm not the only person wondering if I have what it would take to undertake the AT challenge. It's great he's sharing the experience with all of us!

Go Rick, go!:)




Rick left contact information with at least two of us, and made it quite clear it was not to be shared and we'd better have good reason to use it ourselves. I think he was planning to check in to the web site a few times if he had the chance, so you're best bet is to make any comments right here or via the guest book as 4ccnhikers suggested. I am sure he'll have fun reading when he does get the chance, even if it's after his trip.

shuman road searchers
03-30-2010, 04:06 PM
I bet I'm not the only person wondering if I have what it would take to undertake the AT challenge. It's great he's sharing the experience with all of us!

:)
I have seen you hike while caching and I do not think you can lug that much alcohol!!:D:)

dubord207
03-30-2010, 06:12 PM
I would have about a dozen Sherpas with me at all times. They'd bring just the basics one needs for a hike like this...plasma tv., satellite dish so I can watch Dancing with the Stars each night, Cuisanart coffee maker ( and a 2500 watt generator to help make good coffee, )and of course the obligatory ice maker to ensure proper preparation of martini's each night.

I think I can do this. I have a call in to Nepal to see what my Sherpa friends feel about skipping Everest this year and hiking in less severe places!:D:D


I have seen you hike while caching and I do not think you can lug that much alcohol!!:D:)

WhereRWe?
03-30-2010, 06:33 PM
Sheesh! Guys - I'll be the first one to admit that I'm probably more likely than anyone to hijack a thread.

But this one is about a great effort by our webmaster, who has really done a lot of the Maine geocaching community.

Please - the least we can do to thank Rick is to let this thread alone - as a chronicle of his trip.

Thanks.

number seven
03-30-2010, 08:35 PM
I wonder if every thing is alright~{to many pills} boy I hope so.Number Seven

WhereRWe?
03-31-2010, 07:01 AM
Tuesday's miles: (No report yet)
Total miles: 72.6

WhereRWe?
04-01-2010, 11:06 AM
Wednesday's miles: (No report)
Total miles: 72.6

WhereRWe?
04-02-2010, 05:11 PM
Tuesday's miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=302975): 16.2
Total miles: 88.8

Wednesday's miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=302976): 12.2
Total miles: 101

Thursday's miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=302982): None
Total miles: 101

WhereRWe?
04-06-2010, 07:36 AM
Friday's miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=303425): 0
Total miles: 101

Saturday's miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=303426): 0
Total Miles: 101

Sunday's miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=303429): 0
Total Miles 101

Monday's Miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=303431): 0
Total Miles: 101

(Rick says "I am leaving town tomorrow, I promise".) ;);)

Haffy
04-06-2010, 11:12 AM
The way I look at it is this, it's a once in a lifetime adventure so why rush it.

firefighterjake
04-06-2010, 03:28 PM
Rick does seem to like to eat doesn't he? Of course this is a case of the pot calling the kettle black so to speak . . . . ;) :)

WhereRWe?
04-07-2010, 12:41 PM
Tuesday's miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=303660): 8.2
Total miles: 109.2

WhereRWe?
04-08-2010, 06:54 AM
Wednesday's miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=303788): 7.2
Total miles: 116.4

WhereRWe?
04-09-2010, 07:03 AM
Thursday's miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=303952): 11.5
Total Miles: 127.9

WhereRWe?
04-11-2010, 07:19 AM
Friday's Miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=304244): 0
Total Miles 127.9

WhereRWe?
04-11-2010, 07:21 AM
Saturday's miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=304248): 10.5
Total miles: 138.4

team teebow
04-12-2010, 07:28 PM
I just read his whole journal. How cool! I am now very excited to read more when he logs it.

Go Rick go!!

WhereRWe?
04-13-2010, 06:42 AM
Sunday's miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=304701): 3.1
Total miles: 141.5

WhereRWe?
04-13-2010, 06:45 AM
Monday's miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=304702): 0
Total miles: 141.5

(Mileage doesn't jibe with what Rick says in his log, but...)

team moxiepup
04-17-2010, 05:58 PM
We are enjoying reading his logs very much. We wish him well on his long journey!!
Wonder how many times he sings "Put one foot in front of the other.. ":D

WhereRWe?
04-17-2010, 06:28 PM
Tuesday's miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=305377): O
Total Miles: 141.5

Wednesday's Miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=305380): 11.3
Total Miles: 152.8


Thursday's Miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=305382): 11.4
Total Miles: 164.2


Friday's miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=305383): 13.5
Total Miles: 177.7

Rick's location Friday night. (http://www.clingmansdome.com/)

tat
04-17-2010, 08:45 PM
Clingman's Dome was the first mountain I biked up! I still remember it, even though that was 1973! That was back when you'd see bears along the road feeding on tourists.

Waterski
04-17-2010, 10:09 PM
I just noticed that you could check out the pictures on the side of the journal. Great attroll.

WhereRWe?
04-22-2010, 05:51 PM
Sheesh! No journal updates in a week (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=305383). Anyone heard from Rick via other methods? How's he doing?

Ekidokai
04-22-2010, 05:53 PM
I wonder if he got stuck up there like a cat in a tree?

brdad
04-22-2010, 06:06 PM
I think cell reception is spotty at best through the 70 miles of Smoky Mtn. back country and I'm assuming no news is good news!

Waterski
04-22-2010, 06:18 PM
I was wondering the same thing last night when his logs had not been submitted. Hope all is well and we will get lots of news with the update when it comes.

Haffy
04-23-2010, 12:53 AM
Plus there is snow in some locations at that altitude so it might be slowing him down some. At least that is what I heard. Plus Gatlinburg is a hoping place so maybe he is taking some "zero" time and enjoying himself there.

tat
04-23-2010, 05:36 AM
He's baaaack!!

Great to hear from him again! :)

Mainiac1957
04-23-2010, 05:49 AM
(Tonight in the bunk with me are: Drew, Homebrew, Tog, the father and son team from Canada, rymnosorouis, Limestone, Hopper and Ben)

Must have been a little crowded in that bunk. :rolleyes: Don't ya think!!:D

WhereRWe?
04-23-2010, 06:30 AM
Saturday's Miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=306298): 4.5
Total miles: 182.2

Sunday's miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=306300): 0
Total Miles: 182.2

Monday's Miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=306302): 10.4
Total Miles: 192.6

Tuesday's Miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=306304): 5.2
Total Miles: 197.8

Wednesday's Miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=306305): 18.1
Total Miles: 215.9

Rick's completed about 10% of the journey!

WhereRWe?
04-24-2010, 06:16 AM
Thursday's Miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=306449): 7.2
Total Miles: 223.1

WhereRWe?
04-26-2010, 06:40 AM
Friday's Miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=306767): 5.6
Total Miles: 228.7

Saturday's Miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=306769): 0
Total Miles: 228.7

I just found the photo section (http://www.trailjournals.com/photos.cfm?trailname=3506), and will try and provide links when they seem appropriate.

(Last photo uploaded (http://www.trailjournals.com/photos.cfm?id=521908) - for reference)

WhereRWe?
05-03-2010, 08:03 AM
Sunday (Apr 25) Miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=307877http://): 19.8
Total Miles: 248.5


Monday miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=307881): 11
Total Miles: 259.5

Tuesday's Miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=307882): 8.6
Total miles: 268.1

Wednesday's Miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=307890): 21.5
Total Miles: 289.6

Thursday's Miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=307891): 11.3
Total Miles: 300.9


Friday's Miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=307892): 11.3
Total Miles: 312.2
(Note - Thursday's date is used twice in journal, so days are now off by 1))


Saturday's Miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=307894): 11.2
Total miles: 323.4

New photos start here (http://www.trailjournals.com/photos.cfm?id=523416).

(Last photo (http://www.trailjournals.com/photos.cfm?id=523445) - for reference)

Ekidokai
05-04-2010, 09:32 PM
Wow, so busy around here. missed the logs.

WhereRWe?
05-06-2010, 06:28 PM
Sunday's Miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=308558): 20.1
Total Miles: 343.5
(Remember - days shown on journal are off by 1)


Monday's Miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=308559): 9.2
Total Miles: 352.7


Tuesday's Miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=308561): 9.8
Total Miles: 362.5


Wednesday's Miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=308563): 18
Total Miles: 380.5

Thursday's Miles (May 6??) (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=308565): 18
Total Miles: 398.5

Sheesh! I'm confused. Rick has used the same day of the week twice again - 2 entries for Tuesday May 4. Can someone look at my entries and confirm that my dates are right for the last 2 weeks? Since the mileage changes, I assume another day's hiking. But he's done this 2 times and I'm befuddled...

:confused::confused:

Ekidokai
05-06-2010, 07:31 PM
It does look strange.

darterkitfox
05-06-2010, 09:13 PM
He must be crossing time zones and going through states that don't have daylight savings!

Haffy
05-07-2010, 12:06 PM
That's just Rick,he is always befuddled as you say....LOL

WhereRWe?
05-07-2010, 04:16 PM
That's just Rick,he is always befuddled as you say....LOL

No, he's as befuddled as I AM. :D:D

WhereRWe?
05-09-2010, 06:54 AM
(To ease the confusion, I'm going to use Rick's dates.)


Wednesday's Miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=309018): 9.8
Total Miles: 408.10

Thursday's Miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=309019): 6
Total Miles: 414.1

Friday's Miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=309020): 9.8
Total Miles: 423.9

WhereRWe?
05-11-2010, 06:16 PM
Looking at Rick's journal, I see that he has mail-drop locations (http://www.trailjournals.com/maildrop.cfm?trailname=3506) listed. I assume that he'll check all these locations when he passes through.

Perhaps GeocachingMaine.org members would like to send him a card, or something.

We've had a lot of new members lately, so I remind them that Rick - ATtroll - is the webmaster for GeocachingMaine.org, and is currently doing a hike of the Appalachian trail - the whole way.

Wish him luck!

:D:D

Haffy
05-12-2010, 02:38 AM
Yeah and it sucks that I can't update my account in here so I can edit my posts. I didn't know when my subscription ran out to renew it.

WhereRWe?
05-16-2010, 04:57 PM
Saturday's (May 8) (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=310404) miles: 0
Total Miles: 428.2

Sunday's Miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=310408): 20
Total miles: 448.2

Monday's miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=310410): 21.1
Total Miles: 469.3

And that's all he wrote...

:D:D

attroll
05-16-2010, 06:29 PM
This is the first time I have been able to log on since I started my hike. I am in Atkins, VA right now. I am at mile 536 or somewhere close to that. I am doing good. My mail drops on my journal site should be correct. I am about two weeks behind schedule but I am doing good. It looks like I will take a zero day tomorrow (day off), my hiking partner Hopper is sick so I will wait for them to see if Hopper will get better, keeping my fingers crossed.

I have no clue when I will be able to log back in again. If I do a zero day tomorrow then maybe I can walk over here and log back in. If not, thank you all for the support.

brdad
05-16-2010, 06:56 PM
Woohoo, great report!

WhereRWe?
05-16-2010, 07:08 PM
Sheesh! Two weeks behind schedule? And only about 25% of the trip behind him... :eek::eek:

Has Rick posted a schedule anywhere? I haven't seen one...

hollora
05-16-2010, 08:53 PM
Sheesh! Two weeks behind schedule? And only about 25% of the trip behind him... :eek::eek:

Has Rick posted a schedule anywhere? I haven't seen one...

Nor did I see dates on the mail drops site.

attroll
05-17-2010, 11:14 AM
Nor did I see dates on the mail drops site.


There are no places for me to put dates in the listing. I don't even know when I will be at those mail drop locations right now, they are to far ahead. I do not nead anything sent to me but if anyone does want to send something the best thing to do is to keep track of where I am on the trail and try to guess where I will be and send the package or envelope a week or two prior to when I will be there.

I hope this helps some.

hollora
05-17-2010, 11:18 AM
There are no places for me to put dates in the listing. I don't even know when I will be at those mail drop locations right now, they are to far ahead. I do not nead anything sent to me but if anyone does want to send something the best thing to do is to keep track of where I am on the trail and try to guess where I will be and send the package or envelope a week or two prior to when I will be there.

I hope this helps some.


:):) Well, yes it should. Safe journey - I thought of you as I was sliding down from the hike up to halfmile LOL

Ekidokai
05-17-2010, 12:28 PM
I wasn't thinking of him on my way down. I was trying to figure out which tree branch was going to skewer me.

Hope your trails are much better than ours. Hope you weather is as good as ours was.

Hope your trekking partners are as good as ours was.

Hope you health continues to be very good.

Wishing you the best of luck also.

WhereRWe?
05-22-2010, 08:29 AM
Tuesday's (May 11) miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=3111259): 0
Total miles: 469.3

Wednesday's miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=311261): 0
Total miles: 469.3

Thursday's miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=311263): 21.3
Total miles: 490.6

Friday's miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=311264): 0
Total miles: 490.6

Saturday's miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=311266): 0
Total miles: 490.6

Sunday's miles (No journal entry): 0
Total miles: 490.6

Monday's miles (No journal entry): 0
Total miles 490.6

Tuesday's miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=311267): 0
Total miles: 490.6

(Get a move on, Rick! LOL!)

New Photos start here (http://www.trailjournals.com
/photos.cfm?id=528665).

(Last photo (http://www.trailjournals.com/photos.cfm?id=528658) - for reference. Dates of photos are way off. Not sure what Rick is doing. LOL!)

Ekidokai
05-22-2010, 10:33 PM
Your doing well and we are pulling for you.

WhereRWe?
05-23-2010, 08:20 AM
Wednesday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=311410) (May 19) miles: 19.3
Total miles: 509.9

Thursday's miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=311411): 18.5
Total miles: 528.4

WhereRWe?
05-28-2010, 04:19 PM
(Using Rick's Dates)

Saturday's miles (May 22) (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=311411): 0
Total miles: 528.4

Sunday's Miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=312514): 18.3
Total miles: 546.7

Monday's miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=312515): 6.9
Total miles: 553.6

Tuesday's miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=312518): 13.9
Total miles: 567.5

WhereRWe?
06-04-2010, 09:22 AM
Wednesday's (May 26) (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=313823) miles: 0
Total miles: 567.5

Thursday's miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=313824): 10.4
Total 577.9

Friday's miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=313825): 0
Total miles: 577.9

Saturday's miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=313826): 19.3
Total miles: 597.2

Sunday's miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=313827): 9
Total miles: 606.2

Monday's miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=313830): 11.9
Total miles: 618.1

attroll
06-04-2010, 03:56 PM
I will be crossing mile 700 tomorrow. I had to take a day off today to address my foot pain. I have been having bad heel pain in my left heel. I went to a doctor today and had x-rays. It is nothing major. He gave me stretches and a cortisone shot and told me everything would be fine. Next major town stop will be Waynesboro, VA in about a six days (I think).

WhereRWe?
06-04-2010, 04:34 PM
I will be crossing mile 700 tomorrow. I had to take a day off today to address my foot pain. I have been having bad heel pain in my left heel. I went to a doctor today and had x-rays. It is nothing major. He gave me stretches and a cortisone shot and told me everything would be fine. Next major town stop will be Waynesboro, VA in about a six days (I think).

Sheesh, Rick! Don't hurt yourself, but some of us are getting concerned about your pace. We don't want you to finish the trip in snowshoes! LOL!

But it looks like you're having fun, which is the important part.

:D:D

dubord207
06-04-2010, 09:40 PM
And Ben found his way back to Hopper which actually didn't surprise us as dogs have great noses!:)

Haffy
06-05-2010, 01:25 PM
Sheesh, Rick! Don't hurt yourself, but some of us are getting concerned about your pace. We don't want you to finish the trip in snowshoes! LOL!

But it looks like you're having fun, which is the important part.

:D:D

Ha Ha, I remember not too long ago in one of his first statements he mentioned not taking too many Zero days off. It seems that statement wasn't meant to be taken too seriously from the way he has been traveling lately. I say he is making good time and it won't be long before a few of you guys on the site here will be making a pilgrimage to the big "K" to make the final summit run with him. Wish I were around to be making that trek.

WhereRWe?
06-07-2010, 07:05 AM
Tuesday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=314304) (Jun 1) miles: 18.9
Total miles: 637

Wednesday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=314305) miles: 0
Total miles: 637

Thursday's miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=314306): 13.8
Total miles: 650.8

Friday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=314308) miles: 0
Total miles: 650.8

Saturday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=314309) miles: 9.6
Total miles: 660.4

TeamHorwich
06-09-2010, 10:32 AM
this sounds interesting...
http://www.pressherald.com/news/appalachian-trail-may-cross-atlantic_2010-06-09.html

Kaching Karen
06-09-2010, 07:12 PM
this sounds interesting...
http://www.pressherald.com/news/appalachian-trail-may-cross-atlantic_2010-06-09.html

My sister, Twisted Sister #2, is very involved in this organization. She was the first woman to hike the entire trail south (it's grown in length since she did this), and she was the first person to hike the Nova Scotia leg of the IAT. We are hiking some of the Vermont and Mass. AT together this summer. We'd love to bump into ATroll, but he won't be that far north.

WhereRWe?
06-09-2010, 07:25 PM
We'd love to bump into ATroll, but he won't be that far north.

Many years ago I was a hiker - days gone by - but I think it would be great if any GeocachingMaine.org members who are hikers could meet Rick somewhere on the trail - either north or south and accompany him for some distance. Maybe this is a discussion for a different thread - how we can arrange companion hikes for Rick. Like I said - my hiking says are long past - but I'd love to be able to meet him at a road crossing and offer him a beer (Sheesh! Another thread!). LOL!

dubord207
06-09-2010, 07:46 PM
There were comments early on about maybe hiking from Abol to the summit in Baxter with Rick but having read all his posts thus far, my sense is that "thru hikers" are likely to associate themselves with either other thru hikers or support people along the way that cater to them. I see nothing wrong with this and understand it entirely. I encountered some thru hikers a couple of year back near Monson. They were focused to the point of almost in a trance like state and like robots plodding along.

Rick has seemed calm and in no particular hurry but I bet once he sees the finish line he may not need want a bunch of us weekend warriors tagging along. I might be wrong. We'll see what he posts when he's a couple of hundred miles out. I think things get a lot harder when he gets up this way. At least he's eating well!



Many years ago I was a hiker - days gone by - but I think it would be great if any GeocachingMaine.org members who are hikers could meet Rick somewhere on the trail - either north or south and accompany him for some distance. Maybe this is a discussion for a different thread - how we can arrange companion hikes for Rick. Like I said - my hiking says are long past - but I'd love to be able to meet him at a road crossing and offer him a beer (Sheesh! Another thread!). LOL!

hollora
06-09-2010, 10:44 PM
Many years ago I was a hiker - days gone by - but I think it would be great if any GeocachingMaine.org members who are hikers could meet Rick somewhere on the trail - either north or south and accompany him for some distance. Maybe this is a discussion for a different thread - how we can arrange companion hikes for Rick. Like I said - my hiking says are long past - but I'd love to be able to meet him at a road crossing and offer him a beer (Sheesh! Another thread!). LOL!

Is that what they call "trail magic"! ;):eek::D:):):eek:;) :cool:

WhereRWe?
06-10-2010, 07:58 AM
Is that what they call "trail magic"! ;):eek::D:):):eek:;) :cool:

Sheesh, I guess! From reading his logs, I'm surprised at how much support their is along the trail such as "Trail Magic", shuttles, hostels, etc. I had always assumed it was pretty much of an "on your own" journey. :):)

Ekidokai
06-10-2010, 10:12 PM
When he first told me what he planned I started looking into it. There is an incredible amount of support personal that are on the trail. As you can surmise from his logs. The people that live and work along the trail are as special as the ones hiking it.

Twice I did rescues of a friend that was hiking the trail in Vermont. All I had to do is ask anyone around and they gave me all the info and help I could have asked for. Looking through the info available on the trail I see this is much the same all along the trail.

Just wish I could do it.

attroll
06-11-2010, 06:36 PM
Trail Magic is any form of kindness from finding cold sodas in a stream, someone cooking burhgers at a road crossing, a ride to a grocery store, or anything to help a hiker. Shuttle services are usually not free, you pay on an average $1.00 to $1.50 a mile.

I am starting to be more careful with taking zero days now. It was getting to easy to take them when you share the cost of a room with a hiking partner. I lose my hiking partner tomorrow for a couple of weeks. I am sure I will find someone or a group to hike with until I meet back up with my partner.

For those wanting to send cards or special treats, I will be in Front Royal, VA in eight or more days. I have been craving the original slim jims. I am having trouble finding the the single servings of the gatorade fruit punch.

Richard Towle
C/O General Delivery
Front Royal, VA. 22630

WhereRWe?
06-11-2010, 07:17 PM
For those wanting to send cards or special treats, I will be in Front Royal, VA in eight or more days. I have been craving the original slim jims. I am having trouble finding the the single servings of the gatorade fruit punch.


Sheesh! Maybe. What are you bringing us from Georgia/The Carolinas/Virginia? LOL!

JustKev
06-11-2010, 07:29 PM
Sheesh! Maybe. What are you bringing us from Georgia/The Carolinas/Virginia? LOL!

I vote he brings fried catfish, fried okra, turnip greens and Virginia cured ham.

WhereRWe?
06-12-2010, 06:40 AM
I vote he brings fried catfish, fried okra, turnip greens and Virginia cured ham.

Sheesh! He can leave the turnip greens, but I'd welcome any of the rest! LOL!

Luckily, a WalMart Supercenter can provide you with breaded okra and catfish, and they used to have "country hams", although I haven't seen them in a while.

Fried okra is something that most Mainers would keep away from - to their own loss! It's one of the best things the south has to offer - (other than pretty girls)! :D:D

JustKev
06-12-2010, 07:03 AM
Sheesh! He can leave the turnip greens, but I'd welcome any of the rest! LOL!

Luckily, a WalMart Supercenter can provide you with breaded okra and catfish, and they used to have "country hams", although I haven't seen them in a while.

Fried okra is something that most Mainers would keep away from - to their own loss! It's one of the best things the south has to offer - (other than pretty girls)! :D:D

Okay, substitute collard greens. :)

WhereRWe?
06-12-2010, 07:53 AM
Okay, substitute collard greens. :)

Yup- the WalMart Supercenter has those... LOL! :p:p

Ekidokai
06-12-2010, 01:55 PM
Fried okra is something that most Mainers would keep away from - to their own loss! It's one of the best things the south has to offer - (other than pretty girls)! :D:D

I like fried Okra, the pickled Okra is great too.

I have sent the package as requested.

JustKev
06-12-2010, 03:36 PM
I like fried Okra, the pickled Okra is great too.

I have sent the package as requested.

I worked with a man at the Augusta Home Despot (he still works there, I don't) who said the pickled okra is good fried.

hollora
06-12-2010, 06:22 PM
Fried pickles are good so why not okra.

dubord207
06-12-2010, 07:29 PM
You can get fresh catfish at just about any Hannaford. Cabela's has a fried fish package which turns out quality fried catfish.

We do okra kind of tempura, lightly dusted with seasoned flour and it's terrific.

And I have a great recipe for southern fried chicken. I got this from the grandmother of a friend of mine from Roanoke VA. They don't give these family "secrets" up easily. I had to spend an afternoon with her grandchildren, not "cuss", call her "mam" and not use the word "democrat" at any time! She asked what my middle name was and used it a bunch of times while we were cooking the chicken as she felt I was rushing things!

My doctor says I have to avoid fried food. Nana Carter lived to be 94 and ate this great stuff everyday of her life. Pass the chicken please, I'll have another thigh!:)

hollora
06-12-2010, 07:42 PM
You can get fresh catfish at just about any Hannaford. Cabela's has a fried fish package which turns out quality fried catfish.

We do okra kind of tempura, lightly dusted with seasoned flour and it's terrific.

And I have a great recipe for southern fried chicken. I got this from the grandmother of a friend of mine from Roanoke VA. They don't give these family "secrets" up easily. I had to spend an afternoon with her grandchildren, not "cuss", call her "mam" and not use the word "democrat" at any time! She asked what my middle name was and used it a bunch of times while we were cooking the chicken as she felt I was rushing things!

My doctor says I have to avoid fried food. Nana Carter lived to be 94 and ate this great stuff everyday of her life. Pass the chicken please, I'll have another thigh!:)

Amen, it's not the fried food - it's whats fried, how, how dressed and in what..........Oh, and don't forget the excercise to burn it off.............Cache on! Cache Happy! Walk, walk, hike, hike!

WhereRWe?
06-17-2010, 08:49 AM
Sunday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=315951) (Jun 6) miles: 9
Total miles: 669.4

Monday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=315950) miles: 0
Total miles: 669.4
(Trail 1/3 completed!)

Tuesday - journal skipped this date.

Wednesday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=315956) miles: 12.6
Total miles: 682

Thursday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=315957) miles: 13.7
Total miles: 695.7

Friday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=315958) miles: 14.9
Total miles: 710.6

Saturday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=315961) miles: 20
Total miles: 730.6

Sunday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=315962) miles: 0
Total miles: 730.6

Monday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=315964) miles: 12.1
Total miles: 742.7

attroll
06-22-2010, 11:41 AM
I am in Front Royal and did not get no mail from anyone :(

tat
06-22-2010, 12:11 PM
There's not a lot news up here! I know a lot of us are going to be miss your logs and wonder where you are!! You're about to enter some pretty cool places. Harper's Ferry is amazing, both in history and geology. Don't get too close to Camp David :).

dubord207
06-22-2010, 03:16 PM
Rick, if you get to check geoMaine, we have thoroughly enjoyed your logs and for some of us there's a "tug" to maybe try this ourselves. Don't let one idiot put a negative into what obviously has been a largely positive experience to this point. No matter what we do, there's always somebody that just can't let the rest of us enjoy life. Let us know who this person is and we'll grease up Knife Edge when he/she gets to Maine!;)

Mainiac1957
06-22-2010, 07:39 PM
Who is the jerk that has caused Rick to stop posting. I can't believe that someone is that bored that they feel compelled to be so crass. I have known Rick for a long time and have looked forward to hearing about this trip. Get a friggin life will ya!:mad:

JustPJ66
06-22-2010, 07:55 PM
There is a guest book...I never saw any comments? Where is or was it showing up?

Mainiac1957
06-22-2010, 08:04 PM
I talked to Rick tonight and he thinks it's someone from the White Blaze site. Maybe a guy he had trouble with a few years ago.

hollora
06-22-2010, 08:17 PM
Sure I missed something here - but I enjoyed reading Rick's posts.........I will never be able to hike the AT but sure enjoyed reading about his adventure. I hope something happens so he can continue.

shuman road searchers
06-22-2010, 08:17 PM
I talked to Rick tonight and he thinks it's someone from the White Blaze site. Maybe a guy he had trouble with a few years ago.

I think it is sad when one a**ho** ruins something for everyone!:mad: I have enjoyed reading all of the entries that Rick has made. I hope that the issue passes quickly so that some of us can enjoy the journey once again!

Mainiac1957
06-22-2010, 08:22 PM
He'll most likely start posting again, but will keep the guest book off for now.

hollora
06-22-2010, 09:27 PM
He'll most likely start posting again, but will keep the guest book off for now.

Ah, maybe that's what I didn't understand - I didn't see a guest book! Should we be all looking to mail something to his next mail call???? Where and by when?

He sounded a bit bummed that nothing was at his mail stop.

WhereRWe?
06-23-2010, 07:19 AM
I'm not sure what is going on myself, but here is what Rick posted on his journal for Jun 22 (no other entries since Jun 14):

"For the time being I will not be submitting any more trail entries to this journal. There is one individual that cannot keep there wise and rude comments off my guestbook. This has spoiled it for the time being for those that were following my progress.

I am still keeping a journal, I will just not post it online for now.

Sorry but sometimes one bad apple doese spoil the whole bunch.

Troll "

I don't know of anyone on GeocachingMaine.org who dislikes Rick - can't think of any reason why they would.

If I could get a message to Rick, I'd ask him if there were some way he could email his journal entries to me for posting here. Any suggestions?

brdad
06-23-2010, 07:23 AM
Brad talked with Rick, Bruce - check the previous posts.

WhereRWe?
06-23-2010, 08:08 AM
Brad talked with Rick, Bruce - check the previous posts.

Yeah - I saw that. But we don't really know what is going on. But like I said - too bad there isn't some way Rick could communicate with us to give us updates.

I'm not into text messaging or those other fancy cell phone techniques - not sure what's available. :D:D

Gob-ler
06-23-2010, 09:44 AM
It too bad as I for one have enjoyed his posted along the way. Hope it gets worked out.

Ekidokai
06-23-2010, 12:42 PM
I am guilty of not sending the package. I put it in the Slim Jims and juice in the van and buried it. Just found it.Now I'll have to try and send it to the next stop.

I would really like to meet this guy whom is giving grief to the Troll.

WhereRWe?
06-23-2010, 01:04 PM
I would really like to meet this guy whom is giving grief to the Troll.

Sheesh! Me too!

(Some members may not know that in addition to being the webmaster for this site, Rick is also the webmaster for an Appalachian Trail related web site, WhiteBlaze.net (http://whiteblaze.net/)) :D:D

hollora
06-23-2010, 05:29 PM
Ekidokai - is there anything else we can send - when does it have to get off - can any of us remind you - we can HELP!?!

And whoever is giving the Troll grief better hope you don't find them.........I know you have said you can do damage!

JFamilySebec
06-23-2010, 07:13 PM
I have never met Rick but I too am very much enjoying his posts! It's very cool to be right there with someone and reading about their day while hiking the AT! Hope it gets resolved soon.....I didn't realize he was the webmaster for this site - I learn something new every day.

WhereRWe?
06-23-2010, 07:21 PM
I have never met Rick but I too am very much enjoying his posts!

Rick has hosted several events - most famously his "pig roast" events - and attends most other events. We'll surely have a "Welcome Back Rick" type event this fall. Bottom line: he's usually available - you just need to attend a few events! LOL!

brdad
06-23-2010, 07:23 PM
Rick is a nice guy. It's that &*%$(*)_& covering for him you have to watch out for.

Ekidokai
06-23-2010, 07:59 PM
Ekidokai - is there anything else we can send - when does it have to get off - can any of us remind you - we can HELP!?!

And whoever is giving the Troll grief better hope you don't find them.........I know you have said you can do damage!

No, no. I just want to talk. Remember we have lawyers listening here.

I'm not sure how to find out where the next stop is. I thought I saw it somewhere but I can't seem to find it again. any ideas?

Mainiac1957
06-23-2010, 08:10 PM
I talked to him last night and he feels that it is someone from White Blaze that is posting the crap, not someone from here.

His next mail drop is:
RICK TOWLE
ATTN: Hold for AT Hiker ETA
General Delivery
Delaware Water Gap, PA 18327

This drop is only 76 miles from where he is now so you need to get it right out for him to get it.

He is doing very well and has dropped about 25 pounds.

Ekidokai
06-23-2010, 08:23 PM
Damn, you people are way smart. It will go out in the morning.

Well new stuff, I ate the last one today when I found it.

merenner
06-23-2010, 08:58 PM
Doh, I was just north of the Water Gap this weekend. I would have been more than happy to have dropped it off. And I know someone who knows someone who could teach someone some good old fashion South Philly Italian Manners

hollora
06-23-2010, 11:43 PM
I talked to him last night and he feels that it is someone from White Blaze that is posting the crap, not someone from here.

His next mail drop is:
RICK TOWLE
ATTN: Hold for AT Hiker ETA
General Delivery
Delaware Water Gap, PA 18327

This drop is only 76 miles from where he is now so you need to get it right out for him to get it.

He is doing very well and has dropped about 25 pounds.

I need to hike the AT x 2 (50 pounds)! God Bless Him!

Ekidokai
06-24-2010, 03:45 PM
OK, package sent. All the Gatorade a guy could want in nice small bottles just like he wants and a bunch of Slim Jims. Hope it gets there before he does.

hollora
06-24-2010, 09:08 PM
OK, package sent. All the Gatorade a guy could want in nice small bottles just like he wants and a bunch of Slim Jims. Hope it gets there before he does.

Mike - you are the best. He will appreciate the smaller bottles - and if he is loosing weight - you should have sent Fat Jims ;)

Ekidokai
06-24-2010, 10:40 PM
Only send what I'm told to.

dubord207
06-25-2010, 05:57 AM
Good news! Rick has posted a journal entry and seems set to put that part of his journey behind him. Too bad to backtrack, but Rick is not the type of person to take a shortcut to get to the finish line.

Glad we can once again follow his trek! Go Rick, go!:)

WhereRWe?
06-25-2010, 06:58 AM
Tuesday's (Jun 15) miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=317276): 7.9
Total miles: 750.6

Wednesday's miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=317278): 0
Total miles: 750.6

Thursday's mile (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=317279)s: 20
Total miles: 770.6

(No more entries until Tuesday, Jun 22)

Tuesday's miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=317281): 5.6
Total miles: 776.2

Wednesday's miles (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=317282): 0
Total miles: 776.2

team teebow
06-25-2010, 06:51 PM
I am very much enjoying Rik's journal. I have been checking every week to see if there is new logs. It is too bad that one person finds the need to bash Rik. It is so childish. GET A LIFE!

I am very proud of Rik. It takes guts to take on this journey and I will give him a high five over and over and over again. YOU GO RIK!! We got your back!

team teebow 2 (Cheryl)

where is the guest book anyway? I wanted to sign it but can't find it?

WhereRWe?
06-26-2010, 07:40 AM
Thursday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=317447) (Jun 24) miles: 11.8
Total miles: 788

Ekidokai
06-30-2010, 02:06 AM
I talked to him last night and he feels that it is someone from White Blaze that is posting the crap, not someone from here.

His next mail drop is:
RICK TOWLE
ATTN: Hold for AT Hiker ETA
General Delivery
Delaware Water Gap, PA 18327

This drop is only 76 miles from where he is now so you need to get it right out for him to get it.

He is doing very well and has dropped about 25 pounds.

I am not sure but the closer mail drop would have been Harpers Ferry, WV or not? Am I missing something? The PA one seems to be a long ways from where I think he is now.

It says he has gone 815 miles and the mail drop in WV is 1014 miles nd the one in PA is 1308 miles or am I reading this thing wrong?

Mainiac1957
06-30-2010, 05:01 AM
He was in Harper's Ferry when I spoke with him on the phone last week. He didn't mention he was going back to get a section that was skipped. So that made his next listed drop in PA. I just didn't want your package to miss him in WV. Sorry for the confusion Mike. Now he will definitely get it when he gets to PA.

WhereRWe?
06-30-2010, 08:07 AM
Friday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=317969) (Jun 25) miles: 13.1
Total miles: 801.1

Saturday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=317970) miles: 14.1
Total miles: 815.2

Sunday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=318031) miles: 0
Total miles: 815.2

Ekidokai
06-30-2010, 11:11 AM
He was in Harper's Ferry when I spoke with him on the phone last week. He didn't mention he was going back to get a section that was skipped. So that made his next listed drop in PA. I just didn't want your package to miss him in WV. Sorry for the confusion Mike. Now he will definitely get it when he gets to PA.

I just can't follow the trek in my head.

Thanks

attroll
07-02-2010, 10:29 PM
I was in Front Royal when I talked to Brad. I am now past Harpers Ferry, WV sort of. I had to back track when I got to Harpers Ferry. I had to get a ride back to Atkins, VA to make up 53 miles I missed there. I just finished that yesterday. Tomorrow I am making up 20 miles I missed on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Then one section I skipping in the Shenandoah National Park, then back to Harpers Ferry where I left off.

I am going to cover every mile. I don't want to get to the end and be accused of skipping sections. It would also weigh heavy on my mind.

I will make sure I check for mail drops at DWG. The gatorade single servings was meant to be powdered single servings but don't worry I will find a way to use anything that gets sent.

Thank you all very much for thinking of me and helping me out.

I started posting my journals again.

hollora
07-03-2010, 10:42 AM
I was in Front Royal when I talked to Brad. I am now past Harpers Ferry, WV sort of. I had to back track when I got to Harpers Ferry. I had to get a ride back to Atkins, VA to make up 53 miles I missed there. I just finished that yesterday. Tomorrow I am making up 20 miles I missed on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Then one section I skipping in the Shenandoah National Park, then back to Harpers Ferry where I left off.

I am going to cover every mile. I don't want to get to the end and be accused of skipping sections. It would also weigh heavy on my mind.

I will make sure I check for mail drops at DWG. The gatorade single servings was meant to be powdered single servings but don't worry I will find a way to use anything that gets sent.

Thank you all very much for thinking of me and helping me out.

I started posting my journals again.

Hope you enjoy your 4th..........hiking puts a true meaning on that word Independence! Stay Safe!

kayaking loon
07-03-2010, 12:14 PM
Yesterday we gave a ride back to the trail to the first through-hiker we had met this year. He started in Georgia in March , and was heading up the Bigelows the last we saw of him. He plans to finish the whole AT by July 11th. Oh to be young again! Maybe Rick has met him, his trail name is "Almost There" and he is!

Ekidokai
07-03-2010, 12:41 PM
Wow, never thought about sending powder drinks. You would think I would be able to figure that out, but I tend to do things the hard way. Well, drink up and enjoy.

WhereRWe?
07-03-2010, 01:36 PM
Wow, never thought about sending powder drinks. You would think I would be able to figure that out, but I tend to do things the hard way. Well, drink up and enjoy.

Sheesh! I bet he'd like some of this (http://www.kegworks.com/company/insta-beer)! :D:D

dubord207
07-03-2010, 03:19 PM
I just got home and enjoying an ice cold IPA. Has anybody dried this freeze dried stuff?




Sheesh! I bet he'd like some of this (http://www.kegworks.com/company/insta-beer)! :D:D

WhereRWe?
07-03-2010, 05:54 PM
I just got home and enjoying an ice cold IPA. Has anybody dried this freeze dried stuff?

Sheesh! Tonight I've got some Moosehead (http://www.moosehead.ca/). Great stuff! (What brand of IPA do you have?)

dubord207
07-03-2010, 08:27 PM
Brooklyn. Not my favorite but still pretty good even after 4!:)

Ekidokai
07-04-2010, 01:45 PM
Found those powdered drinks he was looking for. That would have been a lot easier the send.

I can see needing some of the powdered beer stuff on the trails, but is it good enough for home consumption?

hollora
07-04-2010, 04:10 PM
Found those powdered drinks he was looking for. That would have been a lot easier the send.

I can see needing some of the powdered beer stuff on the trails, but is it good enough for home consumption?

Sent some of those powdered ones to Iraq when a Step-Grandson was over there a while ago. I can tell you a flat rate priority mail box will hold a LOT of those!

attroll
07-05-2010, 06:22 PM
Yesterday we gave a ride back to the trail to the first through-hiker we had met this year. He started in Georgia in March , and was heading up the Bigelows the last we saw of him. He plans to finish the whole AT by July 11th. Oh to be young again! Maybe Rick has met him, his trail name is "Almost There" and he is!
I think I did meet Almost There. I would have to look back through my journal entries to look for his name. It sounds very familiar.

WhereRWe?
07-05-2010, 06:52 PM
I think I did meet Almost There. I would have to look back through my journal entries to look for his name. It sounds very familiar.

Sheesh! You didn't tell us if you wanted some of that powdered beer, or not!

:D:D

Ekidokai
07-05-2010, 09:09 PM
I got some of that powdered drink stuff and tried it.

Very interesting.

Turned the water a strange color and gave it a weird smell.

Drank it and almost choked to death. Then I shrank, turned purple and and my hair fell out.

That has got to be the worst crap I have ever seen. How could anyone drink that stuff?

As soon as I see he's out at the next mail drop I'm sending it all to him. I'm afraid if I through it away the city will get me for dumping toxic sludge.

hollora
07-05-2010, 09:19 PM
I got some of that powdered drink stuff and tried it.

Very interesting.

Turned the water a strange color and gave it a weird smell.

Drank it and almost choked to death. Then I shrank, turned purple and and my hair fell out.

That has got to be the worst crap I have ever seen. How could anyone drink that stuff?

As soon as I see he's out at the next mail drop I'm sending it all to him. I'm afraid if I through it away the city will get me for dumping toxic sludge.

No one said it tasted good.........and we all know you - did you mix it according to directions???? But as long as it's in its original packaging I am sure Rick and others will be safe...........well, maybe...............;)

JustKev
07-06-2010, 07:30 AM
No one said it tasted good.........and we all know you - did you mix it according to directions???? But as long as it's in its original packaging I am sure Rick and others will be safe...........well, maybe...............;)

From all he said, it looks like he's been drinking this for a while now.

attroll
07-06-2010, 10:27 AM
From all he said, it looks like he's been drinking this for a while now.
Drinking plain water gets old after a while. I drink the powdered gatorade while I stop for lunch breaks ans dinner. I keep two 20 ounce gatorade bottles with me and mix the 16 ounce single servings in the bottles. Other than that I usually drink water from my camel back.

WhereRWe?
07-15-2010, 01:37 PM
Tuesday (Jun 29) (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=320443) miles: 19.2
Total miles: 834.4

Wednesday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=320444) miles: 23
Total miles: 857.4

Thursday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=320457) miles: 11.6
Total miles: 869

Friday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=320458) miles: 11.2
Total miles: 880.2

Saturday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=320460) Miles: 14.5
Total miles: 894.7

(Sheesh! Dates on Rick's journal jump from July 3 to July 12, but the mileage is consistent, so I'll use his dates)

Monday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=320466) (Jul 12) miles: 10.7
Total miles: 905.4

Tuesday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=320467) miles: 20.9
Total miles: 926.3

Wednesday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=320469) miles: 5.5
Total miles: 931.8

Keep the spirits up, Rick! Stop somewhere and have a couple of shots of what my Dad calls "Oh Be Joyful Juice"! LOL!

tat
07-15-2010, 08:56 PM
Hang in there Rick!

WhereRWe?
07-16-2010, 04:41 PM
Hang in there Rick!

Yeah! I'm worried that he's been on the trail almost 4 months, and is not yet halfway through... :eek::eek:

attroll
07-17-2010, 07:43 AM
Everything is cool so far. I will hit the actual/real half way point tomorrow. Thinking about taking the half gallon challenge. This is when you reach the half way point you have to eat a half gallon of ice cream in less than one hour.

tat
07-17-2010, 07:49 AM
Congrats on the half way point! Hope you breeze through the rest.

WhereRWe?
07-18-2010, 05:27 PM
Thursday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=320817) (Jul 15): 12.6
Total miles: 944.4

Friday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=320818) Miles: 0
Total miles: 944.4

Cool! Our members PJPreb met up with Rick and took him to dinner!

pjpreb
07-18-2010, 08:49 PM
What a coincidence that Rick updated his journal and we happened to read it a couple of days prior to our arrival in Gettysburg. After exchanging a few text messages, we pulled up behind him at "The Wheatfield" stop on the Self Guided Auto tour of the battlefield. No real planning - just meant to be.

We had a great time peppering Rick and Hopper with questions about their journey. It was "trail magic" for us to get to spend a couple of hours with them.

Very very cool and a high point of our vacation :):cool:

attroll
07-18-2010, 09:55 PM
What a coincidence that Rick updated his journal and we happened to read it a couple of days prior to our arrival in Gettysburg. After exchanging a few text messages, we pulled up behind him at "The Wheatfield" stop on the Self Guided Auto tour of the battlefield. No real planning - just meant to be.

We had a great time peppering Rick and Hopper with questions about their journey. It was "trail magic" for us to get to spend a couple of hours with them.

Very very cool and a high point of our vacation :):cool:
I don't know if I agree with you on this. It was trail magic for me to run into you and have you take us to dinner. Either way I had a great time sitting down with dinner you you all and chatting it up.

I passed the halfway point today but could not complete the half gallon challenge.

pjpreb
07-19-2010, 08:05 AM
I don't know if I agree with you on this. It was trail magic for me to run into you and have you take us to dinner. Either way I had a great time sitting down with dinner you you all and chatting it up.

I passed the halfway point today but could not complete the half gallon challenge.

Rats I think I lost a bet on that one! :rolleyes::p Congrats on half way and good luck through the ankle twisters!

Sudonim
07-19-2010, 08:18 PM
I passed the halfway point today but could not complete the half gallon challenge.

But the important thing is, did you try?!?:p
Congrats on your progress!!!

hollora
07-20-2010, 08:27 AM
Happy you are moving along. It is not about the numbers but the memories you make along the way!

dufzor
07-20-2010, 04:23 PM
Happy you are moving along. It is not about the numbers but the memories you make along the way!

Right back atcha? ;)

Kaching Karen
07-21-2010, 07:21 PM
My sister and I are section hiking the AT in Vermont right now and plan on finishing in 10 days in Mass. We decided to stay the night at a hiker house and what met us at the door but and Attroll sticker for Whiteblazes.com! How cool is that? We won't meet Rick on the trail, but have met people that have heard of him.

WhereRWe?
07-23-2010, 08:59 AM
Saturday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=321486) (July 17) miles: 21.1
Total miles: 965.5

Sunday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=321488) miles: 21.1
Total miles: 986.6

Monday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=321489) miles; 21.1
Total miles: 1007.7

Tuesday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=321493) miles: 0
Total miles: 1007.7

attroll
07-23-2010, 06:36 PM
Bruce, Tuesdays mileage should have been 15.2. I forgot to put in in my journal. I did not realize it until I saw it here. Thank you.

WhereRWe?
07-23-2010, 06:54 PM
Bruce, Tuesdays mileage should have been 15.2. I forgot to put in in my journal. I did not realize it until I saw it here. Thank you.

No problem - we'll catch up on the next journal entry.

WhereRWe?
07-28-2010, 09:41 AM
Wednesday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=322110) (Jul 21) miles: 16
Total miles: 1057 (Using Rick's numbers...)

Thursday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=322111) miles: 17.4
Total miles: 1074.4

Friday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=322112) miles: 20.3
Total miles: 1094.7

attroll
07-28-2010, 02:47 PM
I arrived in Delaware Water Gap yesterday and went to the post office today to check my mail. I was surprised to find a box filled with gatorade. I think this came from Mike but I am not sure as there was no note or return address. I want to thank Mike or whom ever this came from. It is a great surprise and appreciated.

JustKev
07-28-2010, 04:35 PM
I arrived in Delaware Water Gap yesterday and went to the post office today to check my mail. I was surprised to find a box filled with gatorade. I think this came from Mike but I am not sure as there was no note or return address. I want to thank Mike or whom ever this came from. It is a great surprise and appreciated.

It was either Mike or the Gatorade Fairy. Or, could they be one and the same? :eek:

Ekidokai
07-29-2010, 12:26 AM
I guess I did send the Gatorade. Must have been a while ago. Enjoy.

hollora
07-29-2010, 07:02 PM
I guess I did send the Gatorade. Must have been a while ago. Enjoy.

Did you only send bottles or did you send some packets later? Should we send him some more?

Ekidokai
07-30-2010, 12:14 PM
Did you only send bottles or did you send some packets later? Should we send him some more?

I don't think I sent anything else. I don't really remember sending him that packet.

JustKev
07-30-2010, 03:46 PM
I don't think I sent anything else. I don't really remember sending him that packet.

I've got it bad and I remember you mentioning that you had sent a package of gatorade. I feel like I've accomplished something. :D

JustKev
07-30-2010, 03:47 PM
OK, package sent. All the Gatorade a guy could want in nice small bottles just like he wants and a bunch of Slim Jims. Hope it gets there before he does.

Here 'tis.

hollora
07-30-2010, 07:22 PM
So we have determined - Ekidokai is not kidding when he says he forgets! That he posted he sent bottles and Slim Jims - presumably if posted right after he did it - that is what he sent.......although the Troll didn't mention getting Slim Jims. Regardless, I am sure mail from the home front it good.

Now - to the question - should we be sending another package with the envelopes of gatorade?

Ekidokai
07-30-2010, 07:39 PM
I was just gonna post about not thinking the bottles would fit in the padded envelopes, but then I remembered, the packets debate and how bad they tasted. Read about it on here too. Have to start taking those pills again.

I think it would be a great idea to send the packets, Slim Jims and notes of encouragement. I'll be putting another one together soon.

hollora
07-30-2010, 11:53 PM
I was just gonna post about not thinking the bottles would fit in the padded envelopes, but then I remembered, the packets debate and how bad they tasted. Read about it on here too. Have to start taking those pills again.

I think it would be a great idea to send the packets, Slim Jims and notes of encouragement. I'll be putting another one together soon.

Awesome - so where could we do a drop-off point to stuff and what would be the deadline to make a mailing - Ekidokai - you willing to do the mailing?

We can see what we can do to establish a DOP (drop off point).

AND we need a final dead line drop off date for your mailing!

WhereRWe?
07-31-2010, 07:41 AM
Saturday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=322447) (Jul 24) miles: 20.5
Total miles: 1115.2

Sunday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=322449) miles: 25.5 (Sheesh!)
Total miles: 1140.7

Monday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=322450) miles: 24.6
Total miles: 1165.3

Tuesday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=322452) miles: 20.2
Total miles: 1185.5

Rick's current location (http://maps.google.com/maps?client=hp&expIds=17259,18167,25655,25798&sugexp=ldymls&xhr=t&q=delaware+water+gap&cp=0&hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=Delaware+Water+Gap,+PA&gl=us&ei=8AtUTLiYC8T58Abpr6TgBA&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=image&resnum=1&sqi=2&ved=0CCUQ8gEwAA).

dubord207
08-04-2010, 07:01 AM
When Bruce started this thread, he had a link that I saved as a bookmark. Now the link says the "page is broken." Is there a new link? Thanks!

brdad
08-04-2010, 07:21 AM
Do you mean this link? It works for me...
Maybe it was down for a while.

http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=322452

dubord207
08-04-2010, 07:36 AM
That's the one I have and I get the "Oops, the page appears to be broken." I tried it with Firefox and IE just now without success. Any suggestions?

brdad
08-04-2010, 07:43 AM
Hmmm, sounds odd...

Clear your browser cache... reset your modem? Do other sites load such as google.com, waymarking.org ? The main Trail Journals site - http://www.trailjournals.com ?

dubord207
08-04-2010, 07:58 AM
Tried that and got the same message DNS server error or something like that. Clear the browser cache? I have no idea what that means. I am on a loaner laptop but with the hard drive from my previous computer. All else has worked just fine.

Kind of dragging my feet as I was out with the Skowhegan planning board last night and didn't get home until about midnight. Next week I have two PB meetings and one DEP training to do at night as well. This isn't helping my itch to cache! It sucks being responsible!

dubord207
08-04-2010, 11:37 AM
I am at work on my office computer and the link works fine here. Guess there's something I need to do when I get home?

WhereRWe?
08-04-2010, 04:33 PM
We're now in Ohio, and I don't have any problems with the links from a public WiFi net... :D:D

brdad
08-04-2010, 04:33 PM
The browser cache is temporary files (often images) the computer saves so when it loads it the next time it can do it quicker. If it's happening in both Firefox and IE that should not be your problem though. In Firefox, you can clear the cache, cookies or history by looking for Clear Recent History under the Tools menu.

Sounds more like the laptop is blocking the site.... But why.....

WhereRWe?
08-06-2010, 08:49 AM
Wednesday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=323484) (Jul 26) miles: 0
Total miles: 1185.5

Thursday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=323485) miles: 17.8
Total miles: 1203.3

Friday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=323486) miles: 24.9
Total miles: 1228.2

Saturday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=323487) miles: 24.8
Total miles: 1253

Sunday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=323488) (Aug 1) miles: 23.2
Total miles: 1276.2

Monday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=323490) miles: 18.2
Total miles: 1294.4

Tuesday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=323491) miles: 18.2
Total miles: 1312.6

kayaking loon
08-08-2010, 03:54 PM
When Bruce started this thread, he had a link that I saved as a bookmark. Now the link says the "page is broken." Is there a new link? Thanks!

Sometimes the link works for me, sometimes it doesn't. Today it doesn't..

WhereRWe?
08-08-2010, 05:07 PM
Sometimes the link works for me, sometimes it doesn't. Today it doesn't..

The links work here in Arkansas. :D:D

Ekidokai
08-09-2010, 05:41 AM
I think the site is experiencing too much traffic.

dubord207
08-09-2010, 05:58 AM
The link is now working fine on my computer, and I didn't change anything. Mike could be right. There's probably a lot more interest in this as many of the thru hikers are now on the home stretch. Rick has done great so far and it's understandable to hear about some of the aches and pains he's experiencing. Di and I did about 13 miles in 2 days this weekend and I admit that I'm a bit stiff legged this morning.

We're all cheering for you Rick. Hang in there!:)

WhereRWe?
08-18-2010, 09:26 AM
Wednesday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=325046) (Aug 4) miles: 12.1
Total miles: 1324.7

Thursday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=325047) miles: 14.7
Total miles: 1339.4

Friday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=325048) miles: 11.3
Total miles: 1350.7

Saturday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=325049) miles: 7.1
Total miles: 1357.8

Sunday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=325050) miles: 15.9
Total miles: 1373.7

Monday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=325051) miles: 17.5
Total miles: 1391.2

Tuesday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=325052) miles: 17.8
Total miles: 1409

Wednesday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=325053) miles: 13.2
Total miles: 1422.2

Thursday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=325055) miles: 15.2
Total miles: 1437.4

Friday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=325056) miles: 7
Total miles: 1444.4

Saturday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=325057) miles: 0
Total miles: 1444.4

Sunday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=325057) miles: 22.9
Total miles: 1467.3

Monday's (Aug 16) (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=325402) miles: 14
Total miles: 1481.3

Kaching Karen
08-18-2010, 07:33 PM
Rick is blasting through the section that my sister and I did this year. From now on I should recognize a lot of the landmarks and quirks of the AT. Best of luck to him as he heads home.

WhereRWe?
08-18-2010, 07:40 PM
Rick is blasting through the section that my sister and I did this year. From now on I should recognize a lot of the landmarks and quirks of the AT. Best of luck to him as he heads home.

But he still has 700 miles to go... :):)

Kaching Karen
08-19-2010, 11:25 AM
But he still has 700 miles to go... :):)

Only 700 miles to go! It took my sister and I 18 years to do that many miles. It's going to take Rick under two months.

WhereRWe?
08-25-2010, 08:49 PM
Tuesday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=326102) (Aug 17) miles: 18.4
Total Miles: 1499.7

Wednesday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=326103) miles: 20.5
Total miles: 1520.2

Thursday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=326104) miles: 19.6
Total miles: 1539.8

attroll
08-26-2010, 11:58 PM
Will be in New Hampshire tomorrow.

Waterski
08-27-2010, 12:33 AM
Good for you Attroll. Hope your knee is better. Enjoying your logs.

Mainiac1957
08-27-2010, 05:44 AM
You're getting so close Rick. So tough trails ahead, but you are going to complete it. Pulling for you man. See you soon!

brdad
08-27-2010, 05:49 AM
Sounds so close, but we know better!

hollora
08-27-2010, 05:49 PM
Just keep putting em' head, one step at a time. Anyone who has done just a trail with me knows - and keep upright! You can do it!

dubord207
08-29-2010, 05:01 PM
Just read Rick's logs through yesterday, 8/28. While he knows there's some up and down treks ahead, I like and appreciate, in an odd way, when he comments about putting one foot in front of the other in a somewhat "hyptnotic" trance. Back when I was a lot younger, I used to feel that way each winter when a group of us used to lug our gear and ski into Daicey Pond in February each winter. While that effort pales at Rick's huge effort, my sense is that he'll make it to the summit of katahdin, even if he does it on his hands and knees! Let's keep Rick in our thoughts and pull for him to make it. Not sure how often he checks this site but when he does....GO RICK GO! I know you'll make it for sure!!

WhereRWe?
08-29-2010, 05:05 PM
Just read Rick's logs through yesterday, 8/28. !

Thanks, Dubord. I haven't been able to get onto the Trail Journals sitre for a couple of days. Your post alerted me to the fact that it's open and Rick has more entries. :D:D

WhereRWe?
08-29-2010, 05:26 PM
Friday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=327181) (Aug 20) miles: 5.2
Total miles: 1545

Saturday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=327182) miles: 12.3
Total miles: 1557.3

Sunday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=327183) miles: 8.3
Total miles: 1565.6

Monday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=327184) miles: 6.3
Total miles: 1571.9

Tuesday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=327185) miles: 17.4
Total Miles: 1589.3

Wednesday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=327186) miles: 16.7
Total miles: 1606

Thursday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=327187) miles: 19.4
Total miles: 1625.4

Friday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=327188) miles: 9.8
Total miles: 1635.2

Saturday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=327190) miles: 20.7
Total miles: 1655.9

Only about 520 miles to go, Rick! ;);)

dubord207
08-29-2010, 07:09 PM
Yeah, like walking to Fort Kent and back from Waterville over a couple dozen mountains! Piece of cake! Rick will make it!


Only about 520 miles to go, Rick! ;);)[/QUOTE]

Ekidokai
08-29-2010, 10:59 PM
Just way too impressive.

The trek so far is amazing. I would have been on my hands and knees day two. 20 miles in a day, amazing. I am so impressed.

WhereRWe?
09-01-2010, 08:17 AM
Sunday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=327438) (Aug 29) miles: 14
Total miles: 1669.9

Monday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=327439) miles: 0
Total miles: 1669.9

WhereRWe?
09-06-2010, 08:37 AM
Tuesday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=328005) (Aug 31) miles: 0
Total miles: 1669.9

Wednesday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=328006) miles: 10.2
Total miles: 1680.1

Thursday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=328007) miles: 10
Total miles: 1690.1

Friday' (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=328008)s miles: 7.7
Total miles: 1697.8

Only 481 miles to go, Rick! :D:D

WhereRWe?
09-10-2010, 07:18 AM
Saturday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=328346) (Sep 4) miles: 11.1
Total miles: 1708.9

Sunday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=328347) miles: 1.4
Total miles: 1710.3

Monday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=328348) miles: 5.1
Total miles: 1715.4

Tuesday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=328349) miles: 9.5
Total miles: 1724.9

Wednesday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=328351) miles: 16.4
Total miles: 1741.3

Haffy
09-10-2010, 04:57 PM
Hmmm, 16 miles on a zero day, thats weird? I think it will be cool when Rick gets to his section that he maintains in the western Maine mnts. Wonder if he brought his chainsaw with him?...LOL

WhereRWe?
09-10-2010, 05:12 PM
Hmmm, 16 miles on a zero day, thats weird?

Yeah - I thought that was strange too, but I just post what Rick does! LOL!

WhereRWe?
09-14-2010, 04:57 PM
Thursday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=328823) (Sep 9) miles: 0
Total miles: 1741.3

Friday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=328824) miles: 0
Total miles: 1741.3

WhereRWe?
09-14-2010, 07:05 PM
Saturday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=328829) (Sep 11) miles: 11.6
Total miles: 1752.9
Sheesh! Rick ran into YOP in Gorham! (Coincidences again? LOL!)

Sunday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=328832) miles: 1.9
Total miles: 1754.8

Monday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=328834) miles: 21.1
Total miles: 1775.9

Only 403 miles to go, Rick!

WhereRWe?
09-15-2010, 05:24 PM
Tuesday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=328857) (Sep 14) miles: 0
Total miles: 1775.9

(Sheesh! Rick has the days screwed up again - two logs for Monday, Sep 13). I guess it's easy to lose track of what day of the week it is when you're on the trail. LOL!)

Still 403 miles to go...

Ekidokai
09-15-2010, 10:58 PM
Go Rick go!

WhereRWe?
09-18-2010, 06:19 PM
Wednesday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=329428) (Sep 15) miles: 6.9
Total miles: 1782.8

Thursday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=329430) miles: 4.9
Total miles: 1787.7

Friday's (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=329431) miles: 5.2
Total miles: 1792.9

Only 386 miles to go...

attroll
09-18-2010, 07:39 PM
I am in Maine now. I am in East Andover tonight.

hollora
09-18-2010, 07:40 PM
I am in Maine now. I am in East Andover tonight.

Home territory and nearly at the last stretch........it will be great to see you!

Waterski
09-20-2010, 09:15 PM
Welcome back to Maine. It will be great to read about the end of the trip in Maine.

WhereRWe?
09-25-2010, 07:12 PM
Rick posted new updates (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=330044) today, but since he forgot to show daily mileage, I'll wait to post daily links here until he's fixed that.

Rick is in Maine, and he and his hiking partner, Hopper, were at the "Useless in Eustis" event today.

Only 176 miles to go, and Rick says he expects to finish on 10/10/10.

:D:D

WhereRWe?
10-08-2010, 07:12 AM
My intent in posting daily links to Rick's journal entries was to show his daily mileage, but he has not posted mileage since Sep 18. But since he is getting close, it's time to get back to reading his daily logs, mileage or not.

Here (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=330044) is the last link I posted. If you haven't been following his journal without my prompts, you can start here.

His last entry was on Sep 29 (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=330620), when he was leaving Moxie Pond.

Where are you, Rick? Your completion goal is the day after tomorrow...

:confused::confused:

WhereRWe?
10-08-2010, 07:48 AM
Just a few minutes after I posted the above, Rick is back with at least one update:

Sep 30: Monson (http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=330622)

pm28570
10-08-2010, 08:17 AM
Where are you, Rick? Your completion goal is the day after tomorrow...

:confused::confused:
I think Rick was at Whitehouse Landing yesterday with a planned summit on the 11th.