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Yesterday saw us back on the Long Path for 8 miles. 26 degrees when we started and 32 when we finish. The sky was gray all day with a high, 100% overcast, and there was a moderate breeze. One photo I can share appalachiantrailcafe.net/index.php/Attachment/13438/

The only real concession I made to being older was to make sure I bring glasses.

Actually I'm toying with the idea of having the wife's 1978 VW bus converted to have a Subaru engine installed. Just like the VW engine the Subaru engine is a 4 cylinder, horizontally opposed, engine and it has a lot more horsepower than the VW engine. I doubt it'll happen though as I think the money would be better spent on a new vehicle.

Quote from jimmyjam: “Tough to beat a Subaru. Unless you want a full size truck, then get a RAM or GMC. ” My 2002 Subaru Forester is still going just fine with 424000+ miles. Sure I spend for regular maintenance but that's cheaper than payments for a new car. Nothing unreasonable has gone wrong or been replaced. Kathy thinks she'd like a mini-van but if we go that route I'd hope to find one with all wheel drive and seats that stow into the floor so we could have a flat floor behind the front sea…

Quote from Rasty: “I think you will be very happy with the Double Rainbow. ” Rasty, it's good to hear from you, I hope all is well. Based on the success of the 2 other Tarptent.com tents we have I'm expecting this one to be just as good. We have a Rainbow for when either Kathy or I go out solo, a Rainshadow for when Kathy, me, and the dog all go together and now the Double Rainbow for just me and Kathy.

Quote from Astro: “Quote from max.patch: “Quote from LIhikers: “Yep, I don't handle the heat well. I've been to the hospital emergency room twice, over the years, for heat stroke. ” As one who grew up in Florida, I have no doubt that if I attempted the dog sled trip you and wife took in MN that you told us about I would have ended up in the ER. Or worse.Tip -- don't plan on hiking GA in August. ” I have hiked in GA in late July and on into NC in early August. Not a problem for me, but just like …

Our new tent is on it's way. We won't be able to use it until I do the seam sealing, and that may be weather dependent.

Quote from Dmax: “4”- 8” of snow for Erwin tomorrow... ” I'm jealous

Quote from max.patch: “Quote from Dmax: “My wife got her shot on Monday. She said only 45% of the nurses took the vaccine at her facility. ” That makes no sense to me. You'd think people -- especially medical professionals -- would know better. ” Maybe they do....they may know something we don't, but who am I to say.

I agree with you max patch. On another note I have a friend who started the new year all wrong. He died of a heart attack on January 1st

I'm still hoping for snow

Quote from Astro: “Quote from LIhikers: “This morning it's 32 degrees and dark out, right now. I'll be cycling to work today. ” Funny a temperature you find warm enough to ride your bike, I find too cold to walk. Of course probably reversed for 90s. All a matter of perspective. ” Yep, I don't handle the heat well. I've been to the hospital emergency room twice, over the years, for heat stroke.

This morning it's 32 degrees and dark out, right now. I'll be cycling to work today.

ST, condolence to your wife and you. It's a good thing that it was a peaceful passing. Once the grieving is over find a way to celebrate his life.

Quote from jimmyjam: “Quote from Dmax: “I've been working on an itinerary for the Tahoe area and the Desolation Wilderness for hiking and backcountry fishing. Now I'm not sure if this is the right year to plan this trip. It is located in California and they have some strict Covid rules. South Tahoe has basically shut down B&B to keep tourists out. ” Maybe things will be under control by summer or late summer in California. ” or anyplace else for that matter. I'm hoping we'll be able to go to Mai…

The Chilkoot Trail has my interest. It's not exactly outside the USA as one end is in Alaska but the other is in Canada. It's 30 something miles over a high pass. The trail follows the route of those who were going to Alaska to strike it rich during the Klondike gold rush. Evidently there are items all along the trail left there by the gold crazed travelers. I've read that it's considered the world's longest museum.

For me and Kathy when we hike this summer will depend on when we can get a camping reservation in Baxter park. It's my understanding that you can't make a reservation more than 4 months out from when you want it.

I finally got around to ordering our new tent today. It's the tent that Kathy wanted because of the long term good performance of our Tarptent Rainshadow and single Rainbow. We're switching from a 3 person to a 2 person tent for section hikes as our dog can no longer do long hikes. It's a little smaller and lighter than what we've been using but I'm sure we'll get used to it. I figured I better get it ordered while it's in stock.

Quote from Astro: “LIHikers, just curious if you have found NYC easier to get as round with less traffic in the pat 9 months? ” We rarely go into NYC. We do drive some highways and bridges that are in the city boroughs though. And sometimes the traffic is lighter and sometimes not. If anything, I'd say it's less predictable now.

Yesterday, Saturday, and last Sunday, Kathy and I took a walk on New York's Long path. It's a trail with one end at New York City and runs north for several hundred miles into the Mohawk Valley someplace. It's the ultimate goal to get it to the Canadian border, but that may take forever to be realized. We're doing it as day hikes since there's no camping allowed on the southern section. The trail runs along cliffs ( Palisades)hundreds of feet above the Hudson River and there are plenty of good v…