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Quote from AnotherKevin: “Hey, anyone remember me? It's been a while. ” Great to see you here Kevin, 'pull up a stool and stay awhile' Hope all is well.

Max, I was so saddened to hear this news. I've seen Nanci G more than a half dozen times in concert. Early in her career when she toured Boston I got to see her in some very small venues. At one of her Boston concerts Jerry Jeff Walker opened up for Nanci and he almost stole the show. Two great entertainers that I will sorely miss. To hard to pick a favorite, but I'll offer up this one... Nanci had many fans in Ireland. youtube.com/watch?v=a9lUG4gBjSE

Looks like a great place to stay.

Quote from Astro: “Ever try gaiters to keep the sand/dirt out? ” I do not use them , but I have observed others do. I think in the desert, it is a losing battle anyway.

TJ, the head net I use works with my brimmed hat (the 'Outdoor Research Sombriolet hat). The net has a hole at the top so it sits on the brim and hangs away from my face. The net weighs perhaps an ounce, so I always keep it in my pack.

Since we are bragging about how long we go without changing... I wore 100% merino shirt and shorts for my two weeks in CA for the PCT. Wore them into a shower when I on my breaks to keep them clean, but little else. As far as I could tell, they never smelled. At least no one complained about sitting next to me on the flight home. I brought two pairs of darn tough socks, but I wish I had brought more. It takes a while for the socks to get stinky, but they will (the shoes especially). The real pro…

Quote from Traffic Jam: “Finished the next section, 29ish miles. Hot, buggy, and muggy is the best description. Didn’t take many pics as I was too busy fighting mosquitoes, swiping spider webs off my face, trying to keep my shoes on in the mud, or climbing over blowdowns. Can’t wait for the next one. ” TJ, did you bring a head net? Sometimes it can be a life saver. Those pesky buggers can drive a person insane.

Sad News appalachiantrailcafe.net/index…b14d34b09acbffd1d09399b86

Quote from IMScotty: “On the JMT/ PCT... fresnobee.com/news/local/article253212033.html ” More details on this story. Sounds like a heroic effort... fresnobee.com/news/local/artic…DmNg3FgTGImxJAw6J8vi-CSNU

Hope your knee feels better. Take it slow and easy at first. Good luck. Let me know if you need a pit stop north of Boston on your way back home. You can camp in my yard and even have a camp fire (North Reading, MA). S

I find that most my trail runners last 400 - 500 miles at best. The price I pay for light weight shoes like Altras and Topos. Sucks when they fail on the trail, though.

Fun stuff... mlb.com/news/brock-holt-throws-31-mph-eephus-pitch

On the JMT/ PCT... fresnobee.com/news/local/article253212033.html

I get the XL's when I can because I like a looser fit.

Quote from odd man out: “US needs to get on the ball. We need to win 9663 more medals to catch up with San Marino in the per Capita Olympic medal count npr.org/sections/tokyo-olympic…-first-ever-olympic-medal ” I think this is a fairer way to make comparisons. Good for them.

Hello Guys, I am back from my PCT section. After only four days in the desert (Walker Pass to Kennedy Meadows), I desperately needed some R&R and took a few days off. I then did a three day hike from Horseshoe Meadow to Kennedy Meadows. That section went much better, but I did cheat a bit and picked the easy direction. A more detailed trip report will be delayed for sometime, because after I transferred the photos to my computer, I broke it. Had planned on a 130+ mile section, and only got anoth…

Yup, PCT Walker Pass to Crabtree Meadow (I hope). I am a little worried about my condition. I have a bearikade. I like it, but I found out after I got it that it is not rated for grizzly country. If I ever go there, I'll need to get a different one. Something to consider. I'm up at 4 AM, so goodnight all.

Yikes! Just finished packing. Total pack weight is 38.4 pounds That is with 8 days of food. Six liters of water. and a bear canister.

Looks like I will be starting a little walk tomorrow. Don't go crazy in the Cafe while I am gone

Quote from max.patch: “ I think they were looking for any word that ended in "dians" and this was the best they could come up with. img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/i…/vhu9j7tzyjhfyhd50wez.jpg ” Clearly a cost-cutting move to save on signage changes