Monthly Archives: February 2011

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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Hydration Pack

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Mike

My buddy Tim (from Vermont; the guy who’ll be hiking the first 2 weeks with us) asked me what I was doing for water bottles.  He suggested using a hydration pack (one popular brand is Camelback).  I have one, but … Continue reading →

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Imagination + planning + work = reality

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Mike

It’s just 39 days until the hike begins.  Plans and thoughts are becoming reality.  Tonight I’ll be sorting out fruit snacks and dinners into the boxes that our “ground crew” will be mailing to us, in care of post offices … Continue reading →

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