Monthly Archives: May 2011

It’s Hot!

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Mike

Yesterday was in the mid-90’s with a heat index of 100! I hiked 5 miles in the afternoon with a 26 year old Swede called Bombadil. His boots were not yellow. He was a fast hiker though, but I kept … Continue reading →

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Around the South in 80 Days

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Mike

…or 4 states of the south-east in 80 days anyway. And I guess technically we started in the far north of Georgia and we’re not quite outta Virginia yet…but still, it’s kind of amazing to think about the fact that … Continue reading →

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Mike’s Galleries Updated

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Mike

I’ve made some updates to a couple of my galleries.  First, I’ve added more pictures into the “04-NC/TN Border” page, and secondly I’ve finished the “05 – Tennessee” gallery page.  Hope you enjoy the pics! – Mike (LongTime)

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36.6% complete and way past hiker midnight

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Mike

It’s well past hiker midnight, and it’s actually well past real midnight too, so I’m wondering how in the world I’m still awake. Must be all that practice I’ve had over the years of being up late in Brooklyn or … Continue reading →

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Mike’s Galleries Updated

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Mike

I’ve enjoyed some great library time today in Buena Vista, VA.  The computers here are fairly fast, so I updated the Wildflowers Gallery, added a Virginia Gallery, and added a spot for a Tennessee Gallery (but now it’s time to … Continue reading →

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May 19th – Buena Vista, VA

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Mike

(Before anything else, I’ll let you know that my “Wildflowers” gallery has been updated with 20 additional shots – computer time and town time are so valuable, I can’t look any of them up right now.  I’d rather spend the … Continue reading →

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New photos on Click’s gallery page

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Mel

Hey everyone! There have been so many great things we’ve seen over the last few weeks, but no time to show it all. (I can’t hog the computer in the Holiday Lodge office all day – we do have to … Continue reading →

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Quiz Time!

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Mike

We’ve decided it’s time for an AT quiz so you can test your knowledge and familiarity with our adventure. Ten simple multiple choice questions! 1 – When in town, you can easily recognize other AT hikers by: (a) they smell … Continue reading →

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Wildflowers updated again!

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Mike

I’ve added about 10 new wildflower pics.  Check ’em out under “Mike’s Galleries”!  Happy Mother’s Day!

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Sunday AM, 5-08-11

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Mike

I’m sitting in the office of the Holiday Motor Lodge in Pearisburg, VA at around 9 AM on Sunday.  It’s Mother’s Day.  Happy day to all of you to whom it applies! We got into town about 6:30 PM yesterday … Continue reading →

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