Category Archives: Preparation

18 score and seven days ago…

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Mel

It’s been one year and two days since my first blog post here on Mel and Mike Hike. A whole year since my very first practice hike for that mystical path called the Appalachian Trail. I was contemplative, I was … Continue reading →

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New York Gallery Updated!

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Mike

Well, folks – I’ve finally been able to add captions to the photos in “Mike’s Galleries” – New York.  It’s best to view these full-size; just click on a photo and then page through them!

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Another photo gallery

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Mike

I’ve added a gallery of NY photos under “Mike’s Galleries”.  Sorry the pictures aren’t captioned now (use your imagination!) – I had some trouble with the computer I’m using.

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LongTime’s Tuesday – 7-12-11

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Mike

The day started out around 6 AM, too light to sleep any longer, though I was looking at just a 7.9 mile day into Great Barrington, Massachusetts.  Time for the classic “hiker-in-town” day (resupply food, shower, laundry, maybe some computer … Continue reading →

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New Gallery

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Mel

Hey all! I finally got a new gallery up, “07/12/11” under the Click’s Gallery page. Check it out. Time for me to get back to the trail. Enjoy!

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Our banner photo

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Mike

A while ago, we changed the banner photo at the top of the webpage with no explanation.  No one commented or asked about it.  The current photo is a view of the Potomac River, taken as we crossed from West … Continue reading →

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Mike has added a Pennsylvania Gallery

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Mike

I’ve added “09 – Pennsylvania” to the drop-down under “Mike’s Galleries”.  Unfortunately, though we have completed the state, the gallery is NOT complete, since most of my PA photos have been transferred to my home computer (and I’m not there!).  … Continue reading →

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Mike’s Wildflower Gallery Updated (again!)

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Mike

I’ve just added 19 more photos to the Wildflowers gallery. Lately, we’ve noticed a change, as the weeks go on, from springtime to summer flowers.  There are not many left in the woods (where now it’s too shady for flowers … Continue reading →

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Hot day, cool stream

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Mike

About a week ago, on Saturday June 11th, it was very hot and humid, and we stopped for a lunch break at a footbridge over a stream.  Gravelly bottom, not very deep.  Great place for a dip!    

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Hey hey hey! On the trail again!

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Mike

It’s Tuesday morning, and we’ll be catching a ride back to the trail in a bit under an hour.  It’ll be nice to get back to the trail, as slowly and carefully as we may have to take it for … Continue reading →

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