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Quote from hikerboy: “If its this hot now, i hope its not significantly hotter tahn. There are some 6 and 8 mile stretches between water sources. Going up and down those hills aren't fun in the heat. But some sections, like today can be rewarding. ” Growing up in South Florida I don't mind the heat so much. But long water carries are never something to look forward to.

If I can get my body right, I am thiking of giving the BMT another shot in May 25.

I have always felt Angel Hernandez was a terrible umpire, especially calling balls and strikes. Now I usually notice it more when it is against a team I want to win, here is a great example of how bad he is (when my team benefits from his ineptitude). si.com/mlb/2024/04/12/angel-he…e-calls-rangers-broadcast

Is this Womens History Month? ⛰️ AT Question Of The Day – Apr 13, 2024 ⛺ My answer today was – CORRECT Total questions answered – 542 Total answers correct – 535 Percentage answers correct – 99% Longest correct streak – 261 hykeroo.com/atqotd #hykerooatqotd

Quote from rhjanes: “Throwing darts occasionally works....one was easy to discount. ⛰️ AT Question Of The Day – Apr 12, 2024 ⛺ My answer today was – CORRECT Total questions answered – 766 Total answers correct – 709 Percentage answers correct – 93% Longest correct streak – 61 hykeroo.com/atqotd #hykerooatqotd ” Been reading a lot of AT history and she is quite impressive. She helped Myron Avery be able to work two fulltime jobs. But then again he died at 52, so may that wasn't such a great idea.…

Wow, y'all still got a lot of that white stuff.

Quote from StalkingTortoise: “My cell phone pictures were not impressive, but the actual view was mesmerizing. About two minutes of totality and then the amazing diamond ring effect. Couldn't have asked for a better view. And from my deck. ” Similar here. I am sure wife's pictures better.

Quote from IMScotty: “Been watching VT weather all day. I am unsure what to do. High clouds are expected to arrive in Burlington, VT right at peak eclipse time. Not bad enough to ruin block the sun, but may make the corona harder to see. Still will be clear further east, but the beautiful shores of Lake Champlain was my preferred destination. Thinking of Colebrook, NH now. Not as ideal of a destination. Too excited to sleep tonight (same thing happens to me before a big hike). I'll leave about 2…

Quote from IMScotty: “Quote from odd man out: “weather is looking a bit better in Indiana than Ohio, so I may go that way. It's the same distance so I can decide at the last minute. If I miss this one due to clouds, there will be a total eclipse in my backyard in 2099. ” That is exactly why, although I have been looking forward to this and planning to see it for several years, I made no reservations anyplace. Flexibility is key. ” And if you are used to sleeping in a tent or hammock, and road tr…

Quote from odd man out: “Here's a practice question. What is the elevation of the Stratton Pond Shelter? 2620 ft 2621 ft 2622 ft 2623 ft 2624 ft 2625 ft 2626 ft 2627 ft 2628 ft 2629 ft (Hidden Content) ” These are the kind of question after missing a time or two, if I can not remember the right answer, I just sit out (sort of like a silent protest).

Much better question is what place (location) has the lowest elevation on the AT.

Quote from BillyGr: “Quote from Sarcasmtheelf: “Quote from rhjanes: “I missed it. Don't think I've seen it either. I looked at my AT Guide but must have misread it as I came up with "Northern Shenandoah", so picked HF/WV. I then looked at Pen Mar Park and the current AT Guide shows it at mile 1067 on a NOBO. ” Same here. My first thought was "How old is that sign that it's 137 miles off?!" ” So old that it's now 147 miles off (920 from 1067)? ” You gotta love those new switch backs in the south,…

Quote from rhjanes: “I missed it. Don't think I've seen it either. I looked at my AT Guide but must have misread it as I came up with "Northern Shenandoah", so picked HF/WV. I then looked at Pen Mar Park and the current AT Guide shows it at mile 1067 on a NOBO. ” It is a tricky questions with a really old sign at the old Pen Mar Park. Spent a little time there 9 years ago trying to contact an B&B/Hostel Clarity recommended. No one ever answered, so walked on to across the Mason Dixon line an sta…

Quote from max.patch: “You'll enjoy that room. I've done it once. Years ago my wife had a conference to attend in DC so we took Amtrak for the experience and got the room. Really nice and you get a much much better sleep than in the seats in coach. But the price -- ouch! You got a steal of a deal at an additional $160. Have a great hike. ” I would still take an Amtrak seat over one on a bus.

Quote from hikerboy: “Quote from rhjanes: “Quote from LIhikers: “Today is gonna be a zero because of the rain. I guess I prove Matt-C's point. ” I checked Matt-C's YouTube. He's got a recent post about someone. It's talking about that dog that has been posted as missing on the AT, in Facebook 2024 hiker groups. ” Knucklehead Angry Guy is ranting about Ramdino, who's kind of become the news reporter for the AT on YouTube. And once again showing how little he knows about the AT. He also reiterated…

Quote from rhjanes: “⛰️ AT Question Of The Day – Mar 31, 2024 ⛺ My answer today was – CORRECT Total questions answered – 754 Total answers correct – 699 Percentage answers correct – 93% Longest correct streak – 61 hykeroo.com/atqotd #hykerooatqotdBeen there, done that. ” Been there, done that.

Quote from rhjanes: “Quote from Astro: “Quote from LIhikers: “Just my 2 cents, which isn't worth even that much, but I think all this worrying is gonna be for naught. Just like the Y2K worry which turned out to be a waste of time and energy. ” But on the other side of Y2K there was many millions $ spent to prepare for it.All those COBOL programmers that had been laid off, got a good last laugh as they were brough back at a handsome rate to prepare for it. ” My career was in computing. We saw Y2K…

Quote from LIhikers: “Just my 2 cents, which isn't worth even that much, but I think all this worrying is gonna be for naught. Just like the Y2K worry which turned out to be a waste of time and energy. ” But on the other side of Y2K there was many millions $ spent to prepare for it. All those COBOL programmers that had been laid off, got a good last laugh as they were brough back at a handsome rate to prepare for it.

Quote from odd man out: “A favorite trail snack are French's fried onions. The plastic tub they come in is perfect for packing Pop Tarts to keep them from getting crushed in the food bag. At least the fried onions are healthy because they are a vegetable. Right? ” When I tried fried okra I realized why it wa so popular. Not the little bit of vegetable on the inside, but instead fried batter all around it.

Quote from rhjanes: “The National Monument to Milk Delivery Men. ⛰️ AT Question Of The Day – Mar 29, 2024 ⛺ My answer today was – CORRECT Total questions answered – 752 Total answers correct – 697 Percentage answers correct – 93% Longest correct streak – 61 hykeroo.com/atqotd #hykerooatqotd ” That is better than what JPD referred to it as (something like another phallic symbol).