Category Archives: Preparation

New Feature! Galleries!

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Mike

Our extra time off the trail has given us the opportunity to upload some photos.  We’ve added a “Galleries” page.  Just click on “Galleries” (above) for a drop-down list of our galleries so far.  Check back on the Galleries page … Continue reading →

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Domenic Crupi, 89

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Mel

My dear old Grandpa Dom passed away two days ago. He was 89 years old and was surrounded by family, including all 5 of his children (one of them my mom) and my grandma, his wife of 62 years. He … Continue reading →

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Two weeks down!

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Mel

First things first before the real update – some quick answers/updates in reference to my last post and some questions we’ve gotten: 1. I wrote that we crossed the border from Georgia to West Virginia — well, I obviously don’t … Continue reading →

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The end of the beginning

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Mike

Seems odd to consider this the end of something, but it’s been a long time preparing and a long drive down to the Hiker Hostel in Dahlonega, Georgia.  Tim and I arrived an hour or so ago.  Melissa will be … Continue reading →

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Last day errands

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Mike

It’s the last day before Tim and I begin our drive down to the start.  I just got a call from Tim, giving us his ETA in Rochester late this afternoon.  I guess for him, the trek has already started.  … Continue reading →

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A quick snippet of what we’ll see…

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Mel

Thanks so much to my friend and fellow photographer, Ber Murphy, for sending me this link.  It is what we’ll be seeing for the next few months, though we’ll be seeing it a bit slower — say around 2 miles … Continue reading →

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The Final Push (to the START, that is)!

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Mike

The final push (to the start, this is) is underway.  Yesterday, we visited Bags Unlimited to purchase some boxes into which we’ll pack the resupply items (food, etc.) that we’ll have sent to us at various towns along the hike.  … Continue reading →

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For realz?! Just 2 weeks to go??

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Mel

Usually it’s the sound of the morning traffic commute out on the busy Brooklyn corner on which I live that signals the time for me to arise.  This time of year, when the days start getting longer and the sun … Continue reading →

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19 days to go!

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Mike

There are just 19 days before we hit the trail.  For me, that means just 17 days until I leave town to head for Georgia.  Our friend Tim, who’ll be hiking the first two weeks with us, has just 16 … Continue reading →

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Musings on Urban Hike #4 (or A Lone Saturday in the Rain)

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Mel

I woke up stiff and exhausted this morning.  And I’m still feeling drowsy after 10 hours of sleep and 2 cups of coffee.  I’m guessing that’s because I hiked my longest hike with pack weight so far yesterday afternoon.  Almost … Continue reading →

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