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From experience the REI stuff usually costs less because it is heavier.

Quote from max.patch: “10 years ago there were 5,000 commercial citrus trees in south Georgia. Today there are 500,000. The reason? Climate change is making it possible. ” Please note some consider this a great thing.

Quote from max.patch: “lol, I didn't know MLB was feeding at the FTX trough. And they went all in -- not just one patch, but two. Expect the umpires to look different next year. image.cnbcfm.com/api/v1/image/…553319.jpeg?w=1920&h=1080 ” Perhaps that explains some of the bad calls.

Quote from odd man out: “where in Indiana? I went to college at Valparaiso. ” Goshen

Quote from Astro: “Quote from IMScotty: “Astro, have you thought about a PCT thru-hike? I think you would enjoy it. ” No Fire and Ice for me. ” Do plan to do Colorado Trail in 2024. Also will eventually try to get a JMT permit. But the only thing I plan to commit for more than a month to is a thru of the AT. I really like the convenince of resupply (hostels and towns) and relatively less extreme weather.

Quote from IMScotty: “Astro, have you thought about a PCT thru-hike? I think you would enjoy it. ” No Fire and Ice for me.

Quote from Wintergreen: “Thoughts on best months to start a NOBO thruhike? Observations after following many vlogs and journals: January - Most don't seem to last long February - Smokys can be problematic March - Crowded April - Time crunch to get to Katahdin without flip-flopping Contemplating a 2024 Thru-hike at age 62, Not fast but still strong 500 miles of section hikes under my belt since 2011, always in June, July, or August as I was a teacher Thanks for your suggestions. Grateful to join …

Quote from odd man out: “Quote from Astro: “First for us too. ” I'm not sure that counts as "snow". ” That is what my wife from Northern Indiana said. But hey I am from South Florida, and I never saw anything like that for the first 20 years of my life.

First for us too.

Quote from IMScotty: “Or then again, maybe it isn't... First time ever that I have had the outer part of my trail shoe outlast the insole. My Lone Peak Altras (IV's I think) have several hundred miles on them, but still have some tread. They ain't pretty, but they still work. Problem is the insoles have become so worn they have holes in them and are sloshing around in my shoes at times.... appalachiantrailcafe.net/index…0c5c74d2fd7784c3070315be8 So, I thought I would buy my first ever insoles. I…

Quote from odd man out: “I looked it up. The HF Train Station is 540 feet from the trail. I guess that doesn't count as getting a train "right from the trail" since AT hikers aren't interested in walking that far. ” And I actually rode in and out of that one. All I did at Pawling was take a shower as a train went by.

Quote from odd man out: “Quote from Traffic Jam: “Quote from jimmyjam: “You learned to make fire! You camping in VA ? ” Car camping…it’s easy to make a fire with a starter log! ” It's easy to start a fire with Girl Scout Water, at least that's what we called lighter fluid in the Boy Scouts ” Hand sanitizer is another Boy Scout favorite most hikers are already carrying.

Great video of an upbeat song promoting Dale Murphy for the HOF. youtu.be/WYqF--wQ3MU

Fear was Phillies who barely made playoffs (would not if not for this years new format), were going to prove once again it is more important to be hot than good (or at least the "best team"). But by sweeping both prior series the Astros could be considered a little hot also. If not an Astros fan I would have been pulling for a Cleveland v. Phillies WS due to the contrasting styles. Great defense, speed, and little power against the beer league softball team.

Astros finally win second Championship after 6 straight ALCS and 4 World Series in the past 6 years! Be hard to find anyone who is not at least happy for Dusty Baker to finally win one as a Manager.

If Dusty and Verlander had not blown it in Game 1, Astros would have closed out the World Series tonight. But I guess now they can do it in Houston in front of their fans.

Quote from odd man out: “Looks like a great option. While your rationalizing, you can say you bought the footprint for $240 and got the tent for FREE! ” Like my cousin a long time ago joked about paying X amount for a couple of John Deere hats and they threwi n a free tractor.

Quote from hikerboy: “For those further south, the Southern Ruck will be held January 13-15,2023 at Laughing Heart Lodge in Hot Springs, NC. Details will be posted here: aldha.org/event-5017779 ” Only 9 hours away and with MLK/REL holiday that Monday this one looks more realistic. Will be checking back once they have an agenda.

Quote from hikerboy: “ALDHA is sponsoring this winter's MidAtlantic Ruck to be held at Bears Den Hostel in Bluemont, VA. Details here: aldha.org/mid-atlanticruck/schedule ” Tempting if it wasn't over 14 hours each way.

Quote from IMScotty: “Wildlife Sightings Today... appalachiantrailcafe.net/index…0c5c74d2fd7784c3070315be8 Ha, Ha, I wish! This is one of the Dioramas from the American Museum of Natural History in NYC. ” I have seen live ones twice in Maine. But both times I was in a vehicle and not enough tme to get a picture.