Today

[etroutski]

The count-down calendar to my thru-hike reads 3 months, 21 days, 17 hrs, 10 min, 32 sec.

I'm listening to Dead music, drinking coffee, and reading Nimblewill Nomad.

Here's a quote from Edward Abbey to complete a perfect day:

"One final paragraph of advice: do not burn yourselves out. Be as I am -- a reluctant enthusiast ... a part-time crusader, a

Comments

[cruiter]

Dead music? I thought the music never stopped?

Thanks for the inspiring quote!

[horshoo]

Wise words. But then he didn't live to be all that old. What happened to him?

btw, I was up to Cleveland to see Candace and another biking friend over the weekend. Saw her in a play and rode with Peter on his birthday.

[etroutski]

He didn't ride a bicycle, like you, I guess. Or if he did, he got hit by a big 18-wheeler or a 18 year old who was trying to text message and drive at the same time.

Tell Candace Hi! next time you talk. I've got your e-mail adress in my AT Hike folder, so you'll get updates from my hiking journal. If Faith or Candace want to be on my Hiking list, send me their e-mails, I'll be glad to add them.