Happiness and contentment in life come from the merging of Opportunity and Talent. My Dad had Talent but no Opportunity so could not find a way to learn to play the Violin. I had Opportunity but no Talent -- I lack the physical ability to complete a Thru Hike of the Appalachian Trail. I failed to learn this lesson even after numerous section hikes, but in the Spring of 2013, after 41.6 miles hiking in MD and PA, I learned the lesson that Dad had in mind when he told me to "hike the Trail." This Blog is now about the Merging of Opportunity and Talent more than it is about hiking the Appalachian Trail, but I still plan to include snippets of the Trail in the Blog. It's about Chasing the Trail of Life. I hope you enjoy my posts.

COMPUTER TRESPASS---RCW 9A.52.110---Computer trespass in the first degree.

(1) A person is guilty of computer trespass in the first degree if the person, without authorization, intentionally gains access to a computer system or electronic database of another; and (a) The access is made with the intent to commit another crime; or (b) The violation involves a computer or database maintained by a government agency.

(2) Computer trespass in the first degree is a class C felony.

This Blog is Dedicated to my Dad. Although he never accomplished his dream of learning to play the Violin, he did construct and play a Dulcimer at an Elderhostel.

Monday, May 6, 2013

On Fall Says It All

Hiked from Pine Knob Shelter to Ensign Cowall Shelter. The trail gets really rocky for about a mile between Pogo Campsite and an unnamed viewpoint. Then again past that for maybe 100-200 feet. Then the trail turns and climbs over a rock cliff and back down to the road. The steps on that climb up and down are higher than yours at home -- 10-24 inches -- got to the road and finally found the shelter (another tale for another time) ... And have decided to take a Zero ... Hiking back to the road and going to a Hostel this afternoon. My clothes need washing and I would like the indulgence of a shower.

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Sunday, May 5, 2013

Day One of Northbound Hike from MD

Miles today: 5.7 (not counting back-track)
Total AT Miles: 5.7

Brother and Sister-in-law dropped me off at US 40 Alternate & I hiked 0.3 miles back to Dahlgren Campground and signed register which was full. Just put Trail Name, date and time (1:15 PM) and wrote NoBo.

Hiked to Pine Knob Shelter. Stopped to talk to 2 Section Hikers, the Maryland Challenge group, 3 Dads and 4 Boys at the Washington Monument, and a family of 5. Took 5 hours.

Getting water & eating & going to sleep. Other than a sore knee and tired feet, I feel great!

Only one other hiker here, in a hammock and already sacked out.






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Thursday, May 2, 2013

NEW Trent Easypak External Battery gets 5 Stars!

Totally pleased with my NEW Trent iPhone External Battery. Expect it to be worth the 6.8 ounces additional weight in my pack! I ordered it from Idealpoint through Amazon and got my choice of a "free" gift. I chose the NT52D battery pack as a back up.

Charged the battery pack up last night (instructions say it takes 8 hours) and used it to recharge my iPhone at 50%. Checked the phone 3 hours later and was 100%! I'll be able to post photos and comments while on the Appalachian Trail as long as I get a Verizon signal.

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Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Happy May Day!

I recall the first May Day I experienced when I was 8 or 9 and we moved to Maryland. Complete with May Pole.

I sprayed my pack and Bivy with Permethrin ... I am ready to go!

Psalm 149:3a 3 Let them praise His Name with dancing!

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Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Life ...

Something to think about when hiking in the rain on the Appalachian Trail.

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What I'll be wearing on Saturday

Orange Buff; "honor" visor (Dad's); ATC poly tee shirt; nylon Bass Pro shorts; REI wool hiker socks; Outdoor Research Bug Out Gaiters (EMS Rewards used to purchase); La Sportiva Wildcat shoes. Only thing not shown is my green nylon web belt.

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Sunday, April 28, 2013

Lyme Disease on the Appalachian Trail

Unitic's 2013 Trail Journal is something I want my readers to stop and read. Right now.

WHY you ask? He is a Lyme Disease survivor whose mission is to hike the Appalachian Trail and raise awareness of this debilitating disease, because it is UNDER diagnosed in States where many Doctors don't acknowledge its presence.  Many doctors do not consider Lyme Disease endemic in their States.  There could be as many as 1 Million people with Lyme Disease walking around the United States today.

Please READ at least this one page of his Journal which has Information about Lyme Disease

THREE VIDEOS for you to watch:

1 - 2 24 13 Journey Thru Lyme Intro Video
2 - Journey Thru Lyme - Key Symptoms and Tips on Prevention
3 - Journey Thru Lyme - Thanks Partners!

Now you know why I will carry my Lyme Aid Kit and use it, if necessary.  Thank you, Rosie.
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