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Finally Angel Hernandez "retires". Coming from South Florida I have great respect for Cuban-Americans, but that does not justify you keeping a job that you are universally considered by all involved to be the worst at. MLB knew how bad he was but instead of overtly punishing him (umpires should be sent down to the minors just like players not performing), they just denied him opportunities like the World Series. So he played the race card with a lawsuit (which he lost). MLB needs to remember eve…

Saturday burned my scalp from scorching sun in bleachers at my nephew's graduation at Cornell in Ithaca, NY (guess I should have wore a hat). Fortunately they had free bottled water which I downed at least 3 half liter bottles. So drive 800 miles south today to NC and in 60s with a breeze.

Quote from max.patch: “You don't see the center fielder tag out a runner at home every day. youtube.com/watch?v=mIljZ4UTsRI ” Reminds me of Kelly Leak (CF for Bad News Bears).

Quote from LIhikers: “I find it more convenient to hike to our car. That way there's no waiting around, or rushing around, at the end of a hike. ” Also gives you a solid goal and an incentive to not bail early.

Quote from max.patch: “Strolling down the trail with a day pack containing a half dozen Little Debbie's and a liter of water as you make your way to a gap where a car/van awaits with all your other gear is not a thru hike. I do not recognize this "record". This individual has NEVER done what thousands of other thru hikers have done -- put on a backpack and hike from one terminus to the other. ” I believe that describes 9 of his 18 hikes. So 9 and "Never" don't seem equal to me. My multiple perso…

Quote from Astro: “Quote from hikerboy: “There is no way the average thru hiker hikes 17 miles a day. ” If true, I guess I would definitely be well less than average. ” 12 to 15 mpd seems more realistic for 5-6 months.

Quote from hikerboy: “There is no way the average thru hiker hikes 17 miles a day. ” If true, I guess I would definitely be well less than average.

Quote from IMScotty: “Here is an interesting article on the mountains with the most fatalities... bostonglobe.com/2024/05/21/met…n=breakingnews:newsletter ” I hope to get up there one more time, but it will definitely be during the Summer. And even then with great respect for the weather forecast.

Quote from IMScotty: “My daughter lives in Queens now, so we go every few months. She has two other roommates, so we stay elsewhere. It is getting expensive. ” I can appreciate that. That would work for me, but unfortunately not if taking my wife with me. I was thinking of catchIng an Astros day game and bringing along my tent is case I get tired on the way back. Wife mentions she might want to go. I say great we should be able to drive back no problem (and if needed I'll have 2 person tent). Sh…

Never been an Orbit fan. Tucker wears shoes to celebrate his birthday and strikes out 3 times. Changes back to orange shoes and hits 2 homeruns. mlb.com/news/kyle-tucker-homer…app-android_article-share

I started early in the morning with my headlamp. At least with Hunt (AT) and Abol should not worry about getting lost first mile or so. If you have FarOut probably able to see if you do get off.

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Don't remember fording a lot of rivers in NH, but do in ME. Always appreciated the ropes.

Have fun and post under the Trip Report section after you go. We love reading about other's adventures.

Quote from LIhikers: “Kathy and I got out for a bike ride today of 13.87 miles through some hilly parts of town. Mid way through the ride we stopped at a bagel shop for lunch. We sat at an outdoor, sidewalk table and had a.good conversation about our upcoming AT hike. I'm getting excited about and am looking forward to the hike. Although to be honest I am nervous about it as we've never hiked near that far before. According to the A T Companion it'll be 1026 miles. ” Just like any other hike you…

Thinking of eventually getting a Garmin inReach Mini 2. Any thoughts about that or do you recommend something else?

Quote from max.patch: “Mountain Crossings made this post recently in FB: "TOPO trail runners are easily becoming our most popular shoe. We filled in more colors for the TOPO Ultraventure 3 for men’s and women’s trail runners. Come grab some new shoes today!" Never heard of em, so I took a quick look. They have a vibram sole which I am partial to for a variety of treasons. REI also carries them. My guess is that Hoka Speedgoats are still one of the most popular trail runners. They also have a vib…

Quote from Sonder: “Hello Folks new boot here, but not new to hiking. Well I will find myself for three days in the Baxter area. I will be solo and my prime objective is digital photography and fly fishing. If mother nature starts to act like a reluctant toddler weather wise I was thinking about a hike on the fabled AT. This will be a short hike only 3-7 miles. If I can get my friend to join me I would be up for a 9 mile hike. With those parameters what are your fave stretches being onky 3 - 9 m…

Quote from rhjanes: “and.....even more posts flushed with no trace. ” Sometimes visiting somewhere else makrs you appreciate home more.

Quote from rhjanes: “Over on TOS, there is a thread about forum slowing in content. Yesterday it morphed into about how during the pandemic.....it's now had a moderator chime in. ” Somethings never change.